Step into the world of Culture Unscripted, where the bright lights meet thoughtful depth. Every episode takes you behind the headlines as we interview celebrities, renowned authors, and elite athletes—not to talk press lines, but to uncover their core truths and cultural perspectives.
We dive into the stories behind the personas: What inspires a bestselling author to tug at society’s threads? How does an athlete navigate identity beyond the game? How do cultural icons harness influence to spark social change? These aren’t surface-level soundbites—they’re raw, revealing conversations that reflect who we are and where we’re headed.
Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights.
Whether we’re unpacking a book that reshapes dialogue, exploring the impact of fame on mental health, or analyzing how sports stars challenge societal norms—Culture Unscripted brings you the human stories behind cultural icons and the societal conversations they spark.
If you’re curious, driven, and ready for a show that celebrates the richness of culture through the faces shaping it—Culture Unscripted is where you belong. Tune in, and let’s explore the world through the voices that help define it.
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Step into the world of Culture Unscripted, where the bright lights meet thoughtful depth. Every episode takes you behind the headlines as we interview celebrities, renowned authors, and elite athletes—not to talk press lines, but to uncover their core truths and cultural perspectives.
We dive into the stories behind the personas: What inspires a bestselling author to tug at society’s threads? How does an athlete navigate identity beyond the game? How do cultural icons harness influence to spark social change? These aren’t surface-level soundbites—they’re raw, revealing conversations that reflect who we are and where we’re headed.
Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights.
Whether we’re unpacking a book that reshapes dialogue, exploring the impact of fame on mental health, or analyzing how sports stars challenge societal norms—Culture Unscripted brings you the human stories behind cultural icons and the societal conversations they spark.
If you’re curious, driven, and ready for a show that celebrates the richness of culture through the faces shaping it—Culture Unscripted is where you belong. Tune in, and let’s explore the world through the voices that help define it.
U.S. AC Crisis No One's Talking About: The backstory from Jorge Alvarez, iGasUSA
The Determined Society with Shawn French
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U.S. AC Crisis No One's Talking About: The backstory from Jorge Alvarez, iGasUSA
What if the next thing to break… was your air conditioning—and no one could fix it?
In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Shawn sits down with Jorge Alvarez, VP of Sales for IGAs and a key voice in the HVAC industry, to expose a looming nationwide crisis already affecting millions of Americans. This is not clickbait. It’s already happening.
*Topics covered:*
-The massive refrigerant shortage hitting HVAC systems across the U.S.
-Why Biden-era EPA rules may have created a $25 billion inflation bomb for consumers
-How small HVAC contractors are being cornered, blamed, and crushed by the system
-Why you may be paying 600% more for AC repairs—or worse, left with no cooling at all
-What’s behind the sudden switch to flammable gases like R-454B
-Who profits (spoiler: it’s not you), and why the U.S. is the only country accelerating this timeline
Jorge also explains how to take action now to help reverse the mandate, with a live petition to rollback the rushed EPA rule and return to a gradual global standard supported by 200+ countries.
*Why It Matters:*
-50–70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck—a $10K AC repair isn’t survivable.
-This is a nonpartisan problem with dangerous consequences.
-It affects every homeowner, business, school, nursing home, and child in America—especially in the South.
-And no one’s talking about it—until now.
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The Determined Society with Shawn French
Step into the world of Culture Unscripted, where the bright lights meet thoughtful depth. Every episode takes you behind the headlines as we interview celebrities, renowned authors, and elite athletes—not to talk press lines, but to uncover their core truths and cultural perspectives.
We dive into the stories behind the personas: What inspires a bestselling author to tug at society’s threads? How does an athlete navigate identity beyond the game? How do cultural icons harness influence to spark social change? These aren’t surface-level soundbites—they’re raw, revealing conversations that reflect who we are and where we’re headed.
Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights.
Whether we’re unpacking a book that reshapes dialogue, exploring the impact of fame on mental health, or analyzing how sports stars challenge societal norms—Culture Unscripted brings you the human stories behind cultural icons and the societal conversations they spark.
If you’re curious, driven, and ready for a show that celebrates the richness of culture through the faces shaping it—Culture Unscripted is where you belong. Tune in, and let’s explore the world through the voices that help define it.
