Hosted by Joe Vulpis, AKA "Ugh It's Joe" and "The Joe", Lightweights Podcast dives into the most exciting parts of the guests unique story. Guests range from world renowned wildlife biologists and BRIT Award winning rockstars to the largest Tik Tokkers in the world and NYT Number One Best Sellers. Joe achieved internet notoriety with his unique witty Vlog style and passion for food. Amassing a total of more than 2,000,000 followers across social platforms and over 300,000,000 Youtube views across his channels.
The Lightweights Podcast began in 2021 as a platform for two good friends to chat and have fun. It was a place for Joe Vulpis and Ilya Freddy to meet and share their wildest stories, as well as the mundane ones. The YouTube stars talk about losing $10,000 by gambling. In the same episode, they discuss being in a bank robbery. They discuss which one of them would survive in jail and open up about fights with their partners. Some of the most outrageous tales include a highway kidnapping prank that got out of hand. The pair even have a special drunk episode series they call "PodCabin." During those, they lock themselves in a remote house, drink, and see where the night goes.
The guys also invite friends to join the Lightweights Podcast. They include other famous YouTube influencers, like Danny Berk and Brandon Rogers. One fun episode features Forrest Galante from Animal Planet. He talks about his experience on the reality show Naked and Afraid. In another memorable installment, Joe's ex-lover exposes the host's seduction skills. Each guest usually adopts the tone of the podcast. They come in ready to make jokes while also being unafraid to reveal intimate details.
After two and a half years of laughter and mischief, Ilya announced that he was leaving the podcast in 2023. Instead of ending the Lightweights Podcast, Joe decided to change the focus. It is no longer about two guys talking to each other. Instead, it is a full-on interview podcast.
Each week, Joe invites a different person with an exciting life journey to the Lightweights Podcast. Guests include musician John O'Callaghan and Instagram personality Hidaya Hijazi. They share what they did before fame came along and funny anecdotes. From time to time, Ilya also visits to rekindle the old magic. At other times, Joe invites other close friends and even his wife for some old-fashioned storytelling.
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