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Your Favorite Locals

By: Mackenzie Mertz & Michael Prag
  • Summary

  • We are Your Favorite Locals and we're on a journey to uncover the unconventional. With so many different ways to live, we've set out to investigate how others experience life. We dive deep into exploring the lifestyles, philosophies, and perspectives that surround us as we find our own direction. Buckle up and get ready to join us on our quest as we learn more about the people that make our favorite places possible, one conversation at a time.

    Follow YFL Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

    Where to find Mike Prag:

    https://www.instagram.com/mike_prag/

    Where to find Kenzie Mertz:

    https://www.instagram.com/mack_mertz/

    Don't miss out on episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Watch us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourfavoritelocals

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Episodes
  • YFL Ep. 23: Is College Worth It In 2024?
    May 29 2024

    🌎 Is College Worth It? 🌎

    It’s graduation season and Your Favorite Locals reflect on a huge mistake: graduating college without a plan. Mike and Kenzie discuss what it’s like to navigate today’s rough job market, share their hot takes about the craziness on university campuses, and answer the question we’re all wondering right now: is college worth it?

    (00:00 - 01:07) Intro

    (01:08 - 10:23) Failing Forward

    (10:24 - 15:37) Graduating During Covid

    (15:38 - 16:41) The Trades

    (16:42 - 23:59) Rough Job Market

    (24:00 - 30:21) The Rise of AI

    (30:22 - 41:57) Protests on College Campuses

    (41:58 - 51:18) Is College Worth It?

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

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    51 mins
  • YFL Ep. 22: Understanding Autism, ASD, & Life on the Spectrum with Josh Rushford
    May 8 2024

    🌎Understanding the Autism Spectrum 🌎

    Mike and Kenzie sit down with Josh Rushford to discuss the Autism Spectrum, social media influencers faking Autism and self-diagnoses for attention, hyperfixations, savants, and Josh's hot takes on how Autism is reflected in media. Listen in and learn about what it's like living with Autism and how you can be a better friend to someone with ASD.

    (00:00 - 01:04) Intro

    (01:05 - 04:43) Failing Forward

    (04:44 - 13:19) Josh Describes Autism and the Spectrum

    (13:20 - 20:19) Overcoming Challenges with Autism

    (20:20 - 33:17) Social Media Self-Diagnoses, Faking Autism for Attention, Dating, and Hyperfixation

    (33:18 - 42:41) Brilliant Minds with ASD, Savants, and Autism Beyond Disability

    (42:42 - 44:59) Finding the Line Between Funny & Offensive, Autism in Comedy

    (45:00 - 49:17) Advice on How to be a Better Friend, Parent, or Coworker to People with Autism

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? / https://www.youtube.com/@UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

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    49 mins
  • YFL Ep. 21: Miami Bach Party RED FLAG, Bachelor & Bachelorette DO's and DONT'S, Co-Ed Bach Party?
    Apr 24 2024

    🌎 Bach Party Red Flags 🌎

    Mike and Kenzie uncover the unconventional on the oldest tradition in wedding history... Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties! Mike claims he would never have a str*pper at his bachelor party while Kenzie goes off the deep end by suggesting a Co-Ed Bach party. Find out what gets you hitched and what gets you ditched in this episode.

    (00:00 - 4:16) - Intro

    (4:17 - 9:46) - Failing Forward

    (9:47 - 37:00) - Bachelor + Bachelorette Do's and Don'ts

    (37:01 - 44:54) - Google Trivia: Bach Edition (Where is the #1 place to host a Bachelor + Bachelorette Party? What is the best season to host a bach party? What is the average amount of money to spend on a bachelorette party?)

    (44:55 - 52:43) - How to host a bachelor party in Reno, Nevada

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or submit a guest recommendation: https://www.yourfavoritelocals.com/apply-to-be-on

    We love what we do and we hope you do too! Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz26pw5Eh5BOjkBWnsF2Ag

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.favoritelocals/

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    53 mins

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