EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Actor "Austin Zajur" From "Clerks III" Talks Upcoming Projects, Family, A Message To His Supporters & Much More...

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"AUSTIN ZAJUR"!

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STANDISH: You played "Blockchain Coltrane" in Kevin Smith's "Clerks 3" film, how did you land this role?


AUSTIN: In 2020, Kevin appeared on a TBS show called Celebrity Show-Off, where different celebrities would compete each week to produce the most compelling content from their homes. The longer you stayed in the competition, the more money you could raise for charity. For this, Kevin wrote a sitcom-style show called Son in Lockdown, about being forced into living with his daughter's new boyfriend, whom he ended up hating. The only thing that seemed fictional was the sitcom format itself, but everything else was based on real life. I think it was kind of Kevin's way of testing me to see if I was good enough for his daughter, and also to gauge my acting abilities. But every week, I made sure to bring my A-game so we'd have to keep making more episodes, and eventually, he'd think I was worthy of his daughter. After about 10 weeks of acting together as the leads in his homemade sitcom, he realized I could actually act. Honestly, it felt like some kind of two-month-long audition process. But I think that during what felt like a crazy two-month audition, he actually saw what I was capable of as an actor.



STANDISH: How does it feel to be in such a cult classic like "Clerks" & would you say that it opened doors for your future?


AUSTIN: I was so humbled and honored. Yes, I believe on that film, Kevin low-key gave me his blessing to one day marry his daughter. Also, I think playing a character who's silent in like an entire movie made the director want to give me a speaking role in his next flick, 'The 4:30 Movie'.



STANDISH: What was the atmosphere like being on set at "Clerks 3"?


AUSTIN: It was so much fun and super freeing. I literally just tried to figure out how I could annoy Trevor Fehrman more and more each day on set.



STANDISH: Curious, how did you first meet Kevin Smith?


AUSTIN: The first time I'd say I properly met Kevin was at a restaurant in NYC. It was just Kevin, Harley, and me eating dinner. I had met Harley's grandparents and mother multiple times before, but never her dad. Instead of Kevin grilling me throughout our meal, he pretty much didn't even make eye contact with me and just talked to Harley the whole time, which somehow was worse. I felt like I was third-wheeling on some father-daughter bonding moment. But after dessert was ordered, I said I was going to go to the bathroom real quick, but secretly went to pay for the expensive meal instead. (A trick I actually learned from Charlie Day, who took the entire cast out to dinner in Atlanta when we filmed Fist Fight.) So, then I went back to the table, and Harley went to the bathroom and took forever while I was stuck in awkward silence with Kevin. Finally, Kevin broke the silence by asking me where the waitress was so he could get the check. After a very long, nervous pause, I told him that I had paid for the meal. He then looked up from his iPhone at me in shock for what felt like an eternity and said, "I'm not gonna flip the table. Thank you." I said, "You're welcome," and then he left to go smoke outside while I just sat there alone, waiting for Harley to come back from the restroom. All in all, I wish I had never paid for that meal.



STANDISH: You play "Neil" in "Fist Fight", can you tell us more?


AUSTIN: Yes, 'Fist Fight' was actually my first big studio movie. So, Neil was like a more modern-day take on the high school class clown that loves getting attention and laughs through pranking his teachers. I had so much fun doing that one! It was like every day I would get to go to this awesome version of high school that I loved, where all the teachers were comedic geniuses like Richie Keen, Charlie Day, and Jillian Bell. I'm forever grateful to the director Richie Keen and all the amazing producers on that film like John Rickard, Dan Cohen, Shawn Levy, and Max Greenfield. It's a very rare and beautiful thing when incredible filmmakers take a chance on someone who doesn't really have the resume to back up their talents and abilities yet.



STANDISH: Out of all of your credits, which has been your favorite?


AUSTIN: I’d have to say “Student Body” because that movie is the reason Harley Quinn Smith and I fell in love.

Second, I’d say Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark. But I mean, I am definitely the most proud of my performance in my newest project ‘The 4:30 Movie’!



STANDISH: What can we look forward to in the future from you?


AUSTIN: Well, hopefully I get the opportunity to work some more as an actor. It’s like one of the craziest most unpredictable jobs in the world. I’d like to dabble in the filmmaking side of projects down the line.



STANDISH: Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?


AUSTIN: On the couch, using the Olympic Bronze medal that I won in 2028 as a cat toy for my four cats. OR... I see myself acting in projects of all genres some of which I wrote, directed, or produced. I’d love to entertain people through stories that inspire and get to create opportunities for the many talented individuals that often don’t get a chance to showcase their abilities in this business. I really hope AI hasn’t replaced too many jobs or industries 5 years from now...

In this busy industry, what's a relaxing day to Austin look like?

Eating some good food, then hanging out by a pool or beach. Or maybe playing the drums or djing.



STANDISH: If you could play one role, any role today, what would it be?


AUSTIN: I would love to play Sam Bankman-Fried in a movie or bio-pic. The whole story of Sam's rise and fall is so, so, so insanely insane, and I think it would be fascinating to dive deep into that multi-faceted, devious brain and come to some conclusions as to maybe why he made the choices that he did.



STANDISH: Who are some of your mentors?


AUSTIN: My father Michel Zajur, Kevin Smith, and Charlie Day.



STANDISH: During COVID, we all faced struggles, what was one of your main struggles?


AUSTIN: It turned me into more of an introvert and a ton of social anxiety that I still sometimes struggle with at times. Also... having to live with my girlfriend’s parents and grandparents for six months.



STANDISH: What advice would you give to another upcoming creative like yourself?


AUSTIN: 1. If you fall in love with the small opportunities you get, then the bigger ones are gonna be attracted to

you.

2. Try to write down ten things that you’re grateful for everyday.

3. Intend to EXPECT the best in every thing and then learn to ACCEPT whatever outcomes you’re currently facing.

4. Just keep going, keep doing you and try not to care what other people think when it comes to your dreams and goals.



STANDISH: Where can fans find your work?


https://imdb.me/austinzajur



STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?


AUSTIN: It’s wild to me that anyone besides like my mom would care enough to even be reading this right now. So, if you are... seriously thank you so much for taking the time to do so and I hope you have the best most amazing day or night depending on when you read this.



STANDISH: What are your social links?


https://www.youtube.com/@AustinZajurLife


https://www.instagram.com/austinzajur


https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzajurlife


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Anchorman's Own "David Koechner" Talks His Many Roles, Getting Sober, His Biggest Trigger And Much More...

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HAILEY: Do you remember a time when sketches were hard to film because it was so funny, which ones?

DAVID: No, because you wrote it and you wrote it because it made you laugh. Then you say it out loud and you hope you get laughs from the other writers. Then you perform it and you hope you get the audience to laugh. Once you put it up in front of a live audience you have rehearsed it now 10 times and by then nothing should be a surprise.


STANDISH: What's the most takes you've done for a scene?

DAVID: I have never worked with a director that has an inordinate number of takes, so depending on the projects I would say 3-5 takes.


HAILEY: "Snakes on a Plane" was a great movie, what was it like working with Samuel L. Jackson?

DAVID: Thrilling and intimidating, although he is a very nice man and my intimidation was unwarranted.


STANDISH: How'd you land the role "Champ Kind" in "Anchorman"? What was the atmosphere like on set with Will Ferrell?

DAVID: I auditioned for the role and the producers thought I was the best for the role. This was before Will and Adam had the power to suggest me for the role. Will is one of the kindest humans you’ll meet, he’s a straight professional, a master. It’s always fun and delightful to work with Will.


HAILEY: What advice would you tell a younger David?

DAVID: Write more.


STANDISH: I'm from the 913, you're from the 816, what do you love about home?

DAVID: The fact that I grew up in such a small town propelled me to seek something larger than what that town had to offer.


HAILEY: I'm on my sober journey and feel very inspired after hearing yours. Can you give me a piece of advice to remember so I don't want to relapse

DAVID: Go to meetings everyday, get a sponsor, read the book and then when you’re done reading the book, read the book again.


STANDISH: What is your biggest trigger?

DAVID: When someone is rude and/or arrogant


HAILEY: What was the ultimate decision in wanting to get sober?

DAVID: My kids.


STANDISH: How do you juggle so much business with such a big family?

DAVID: You strike a work-life balance and make sure your family is always the priority.


HAILEY: Pretty rare you had 2 movies drop on the same day... "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" & "Barnyard", which one did you personally watch first?

DAVID: There was a premiere for Talladega Nights, there was not for Barnyard. So Talladega Nights.


STANDISH: What would you say you're most known for? Was there a time someone asked you about previous work and you had no clue what they were talking about?

DAVID: I am most known for Anchorman and The Office. Yes, one time at the comic con someone asked me to sign a Walking Dead poster and I wasn’t sure why, later I looked it up and John Carroll Lynch was in it… There’s a slight resemblance


HAILEY: Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Neil Flynn, and Andy Richter are all in a burning building, you can only save 2 of them... Tell the readers who! LOL

DAVID: I would call the fire department.


STANDISH: Do you prefer voice acting or screen acting more?

DAVID: Screen acting.


HAILEY: Do you have a favorite voice acting role you've done?

DAVID: F is For Family, Bob Pogo


STANDISH: Does Bill Lewis (The Goldbergs) or Todd Packer (The Office) ever come out in David Koechner's real life?

DAVID: No, I am nothing like those characters.


HAILEY: What does a day off for you look like? Do you even have days off.

DAVID: Spending time with my family and catching up with friends.


STANDISH: Do you ever wish you could walk down the street and not be recognized?

DAVID: I don’t think about that, wouldn’t it be worse if it didn’t happen?


HAILEY: Tell me about "Half Baked: Totally High", what was it like being on such a hazy set?

DAVID: People weren’t actually smoking on set, we were all professional and we were doing a job. But it was a fun shoot.


STANDISH: With so many amazing credits, is there anything you'd like to talk about specifically?

DAVID: Everyone needs to check out Cheap Thrills, it is a fantastic movie that doesn’t get enough attention. I don’t think you should watch it if you’re under 16.


HAILEY: Who would you go to dinner with, dead or alive, pick 3...

DAVID: Jesus, The Buddha and Mohammed and I would say “wrestle”.


STANDISH: What does David have up his sleeve for the future?

DAVID: A rabbit.


HAILEY: There is no absolute way I could ask you everything I wanted to... Would you join us again next year? We are planning big things and would love to have you again on a live interview!

DAVID: You can reach out to my assistant and see if we have time.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: "Josh & Erica" From "Top Chef Canada" & "Chopped" Talk Power Couple, Upcoming Projects & Injuries In The Kitchen...

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"JOSH & ERICA"!!!
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HAILEY: What’s been the biggest impact on your lives?

Having a baby… this has changed us in so many ways. For the better. We have gotten to know a different version of ourselves, someone we can say we admire now. Everything we do is for our little girl. She has taught us a strength we didn’t know we had in us. It has also challenged us and our partnership. It teaches you different things about your partner you didn’t know existed. Lots of communication. But seeing someone you love, love your child and become a parent.. it’s honestly the best feeling. She has had a huge impact on everything we do daily. Think about steps first.. is this something we want our daughter to do.. will she be proud of this when she’s older.. does this benefit her. Every single step.. with her in mind.


STANDISH: What is your least favorite meal you’ve cooked for each other?

Josh - Spaghetti squash 😂 damn spaghetti squash. She tries to get me to like it.. I never will.

Erica - 😂 I’m laughing about this one. When Josh and I started dating.. there were two dishes he learned how to make and was very excited to make me. One was quail.. I didn’t know what this was other than a small bird.. it completely grossed me out. (I’ve come to love quail) the other was penne pasta with egg whites.. that was it.. 1. I hate egg whites.. 2… it was so dry. Love him for trying and I ate the whole thing.. we laugh about it now but ouch. (We were 17.. and just learning how to cook 😂😂).


HAILEY: How do you curate your menu?

We sit and talk.. sometimes for hours. We travel for inspiration.. go to different markets, see what’s available.. and we eat.. A LOT.


STANDISH: Josh what is your signature dish?

I hate this question… it’s a very broad question. If I had to choose one, it’s liver and onions. But not the way you think.

Pastrami crusted calves liver, onion soubis, pickled onions, pickled mustard seeds.

(Not your grandmas liver and onions).


HAILEY: Erica what is your favorite ingredient to cook with? Has that changed recently?

🤦🏻‍♀️ I get this question so much.. and anyone that knows me knows I cook with the whole pantry. It’s hard for me to narrow down.

I’ll give my top 5:
1. Lemon
2. Truffle.. don’t know if I can swear but josh says fucking truffle
3. Honey
4. Pomegranate
5. Fennel
- every spice you can think of.
STANDISH: When you guys aren’t in the mood to cook what do you order?

For Josh. Taco Bell. For Erica, dumplings.


HAILEY: Where in Canada has been your guys’ favorite place to live? Why?

We love Niagara. The markets, the farms, the wine.. the beauty, the people. It’s a magical place to live.


STANDISH: Erica which show was harder Chopped Canada or Top Chef Canada? Why?

Easy question, top chef Canada by far. You are up against some of the best chefs in the country. 11 chefs you don’t know.. for 6 weeks. You are exhausted.. stressed.. and always have to pee. Chopper was alot easier. One day. Think on your feet.. do what comes naturally. When you have a silly ingredient (like skittles) what are you supposed to do.. you can’t take it too seriously. Top Chef, different ball game



HAILEY: Erica what is your signature dish?

I never really thought of having a signature dish, but since the show it has become very popular. A play off of a Moroccan street food called Pastillia. I did a seared squab breast with a squab Pastillia (pastry filled with confit squab, cinnamon, raisins, almonds and caramelized onions) with a cauliflower purée, foie gras foam and sherry corriander jus. This was my dish in the finale that I was told was a three michelin star dish. It’s been requested a lot in our private events.


HAILEY: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve experienced in the kitchen as a couple?

We both have great palates. And great ideas. Sometimes we butt heads.. and have difference of opinion. We try to always separate church and state, but not always that easy. - it usually results in a couple extra courses for our guests 😂.


STANDISH: Josh what’s been a factor in helping you daily?

Daily motivation for me - my daughter. Just continuing to do the best I can each and every day for her.


HAILEY: Have either one of you ever wanted to leave the cooking industry?

We’re chefs.. who doesn’t want to leave the industry at some point. It’s a love hate relationship. But there is nothing that we would hate more than not doing what we do. Our love and passion for this industry over powers it all. We get tired and burnt out.. and there was definitely a point of wanting the throw in the towel.. but then we opened our business and started the grind for ourselves and not someone else. Makes it all worth it.


STANDISH: I’m visually impaired & I was curious if you thought cannabis would provide some relief for the pain I feel in my face?

Josh - firm believer. Yes. Cannabis is a natural way of getting not only physical pain relief, but mental pain relief. It’s a natural way of healing with out having to use chemicals and the side effects you would get from pharmaceuticals.


HAILEY: What was it like representing Canada in the world tapas competition in Valladolid Spain 2022/2023?

CRAZY! When I (Erica) got chosen to represent Canada in 2022, it was an insanely proud moment. To be chosen out of all the chefs in Canada.. amongst 16 other countries was a proud moment. I wore our flag with so much pride… and then the next year to convince josh to run.. and for him to get chosen as well… our hearts were so full. It’s a moment in life to say you represented your country.. just pure pride.


STANDISH: What is your favorite cannabis strain to cook with?

Josh - Girl Scout cookies. Reason being it’s high in caryophyllene which is a terpene that smells and tastes like pepper, cloves and spices. We cook a lot with those flavours.


HAILEY: How did you both learn to present a dish into such a beautiful masterpiece?

Your food tells a story. The plate is your canvas. Honestly plating is just do what comes naturally. How do you feel about the dish you are presenting. It can’t be over thought. just let the wrist and your hand do the talking and move.

We try to do justice to the food and how it’s presented to show respect to the farmers that grew the food. Not over thinking things but showing respect to the product knowing how it got to the plate. Letting the food shine and speak for itself.
HAILEY: Erica how much time did baby girl spend in the kitchen with you during maternity leave?

.. well.. I didn’t get maternity leave. Because of COVID.. all my hours I had saved for maternity leave got taken from me because of the closures in our work. It was extremely unfair but this is life. So we needed to adjust and figure our shit out. That’s how Karbs Catering was born. Baby girl was in the kitchen with me up until the day before I went into labor.. I took two weeks to recuperate and did the admin work while Josh went to events.. and then it was back at it for me with her strapped to my chest 😂.. I even brought her to some video shoots and took quick breaks to breast feed.. safe to say now. She loves to cook.


STANDISH: Describe what it was like opening that basket in chopped for the first time…

Nerve wracking. We’ve seen the show, they can give you crazy ingredients. It was a fight or flight moment.


HAILEY: Erica what’s it like being a judge opposed to being a competitor within a show?

Two different ball games. One I get to eat, the other I’m sweating my ass off 😂. It’s always fun to be a judge and see what other chefs can do. But I also like being a competitor and pushing myself to see what I can do.


HAILEY: Josh can you tell me about growing up with a single mom...

Growing up with a single mom was inspiring. Watching a woman raise two boys on her own, working three jobs, and never complaining about it. This taught me to be the hard working man I am today. I owe my mom a lot.


STANDISH: Josh if you could cook for anybody dead or alive who would it be? Pick three…

1. Charlie Trotter. My favourite chef of all time R.I.P

2. My grandfather. He passed when I was 13. I would love to cook a meal for him now. He grew his own vegetables in his garden, and I would love for him to taste what I would be able to do with his vegetables. I think I would make him proud.

3. Anthony Hopkins. Hannibal Lecter himself.. my signature dish is liver and onions. Just pour him a nice Chianti.


HAILEY: Can you explain the importance in using fresh ingredients when cooking? Where do you prefer to get your ingredients?

Fresh is always best. We got to the market daily, there is always something different, from different farms, different suppliers. We get our inspiration from the ingredients we use. Showcasing the farmers.. we wouldn’t be who we are as chefs without them. There is a story behind everything that is grown. We cook very locally and very in season. It’s extremely important to know where your products are coming from, from vegetables to dairy to meat.. there is someone behind that product working tirelessly to get you the freshest ingredients. This needs to be showcased. You can taste the difference.


STANDISH: Josh what was it like growing up in Toronto? Do you have a favourite memory you’d like to share?

I loved growing up in Toronto, there’s so many diverse places to eat. From a very young age I was introduced to flavours from Europe to the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East etc.. without leaving the city. It widened my palette and I was never afraid to try new things.

I remember when I used to go skating with my dad and my brother when I was a kid at Harry Gairey Rink at Bathurst and Dundas, we would get hot chocolate after wards.. and driving home I would look out my window at the city and always feel inspired by the energy that it gives off. Something about Toronto is electric.


HAILEY: What is the first thing you taught your daughter or will teach her, about cooking?

We taught her to love food! We were adamant on her eating over 100 foods before she turned one. Getting ahead of the allergies LOL, and just having her familiar with other flavours that were a little more out there.. like curry and Moroccan food.

We are also always teaching her about mise en place.. doesn’t work well with a three year old but she’s getting there.


STANDISH: Describe the benefits of being such a power couple.

We can rely on each other. We have one brain. If we have two events in one night, each one of us can be at the events and we don’t have to worry about anything.. two people. One mind. We work in sync. It’s really beneficial in running a business to have someone who thinks exactly like you. Especially raising a child.. because sometimes things happen: they get sick. We don’t have the luxury of calling in sick. So if one of us it at an event.. we know its going to run smoothly.


HAILEY: With Christmas coming up what are some holiday treats you will be serving?

Erica - cookies. Cookies are my thing for Christmas. At least 20 different kinds every year.

Josh - I get fat off Erica’s cookies…


STANDISH: Where do you want to go traveling?

The whole world. Travelling is so important to us, especially as chefs. We have already been to many different countries.. and we won’t stop. It’s how we learn. We go off the beaten path and learn from the locals. We eventually plan to see every country in any way we can.


HAILEY: Josh what happened with the ice cream machine?

I lost my fingers. Right hand. My dominant hand. Index and middle finger.

Someone was cleaning the icecream machine and forgot to close the latch. Water got onto the floor. I slipped, when I went to catch myself, the machine caught me first. Fingers went right into the machine..
STANDISH: Josh can you tell me about some of the mental challenges you faced with that accident?

Not easy man. Everything that I learned before the accident was gone. Had to be scraped. New way of thinking, had to completely retrain who I was as a chef, mentally and physically. I honestly thought I would never cook again. Wrapping your head around that thought when trying to recover really messes with your mind. I had to mentally get back in the game before I could physically get back in it. But in life, you have two choices.. you either stay down or get back up and fight another day.


STANDISH: Is there something you guys wanted to share with the readers we may not know?

We may seem serious, but I promise we are super fun chill people. Josh has an insane amount of dad jokes he’s waiting to get off his chest if anyone is interested 😂.

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"CHEF BRET"!

HAILEY: What was a change you liked from season 14 compared to season 18 in Hell's Kitchen?

BRET: The fact they did some return contestants and some new ones, mixed it up, oh and they went from long to short sleeve coats loved that lol.


HAILEY: What's your favorite risotto?

BRET: Me personally my shrimp/lobster risotto w/ a tomato, saffron brodo or a good pesto risotto w/ some crispy pancetta.


HAILEY: Worst injury in the kitchen?

BRET: I’d have to say a mandolin or a deli slicer gotta b the worst they will fuck you up me personally a burn on my leg from an open oven, comes w/ the territory.


HAILEY: How many times a month does the walk-in cooler hear your screams? 

BRET: I’d say once a week would be a good average.


HAILEY: Build me the perfect team in your eyes for a dinner service!

BRET: Like from my HK alumni? Hmm myself, Milly, Megan was bad ass, Michelle and give me T.


HAILEY: When did you feel the most accomplished in Hell's Kitchen?

BRET: By far when they put my risotto on the menu and of course a close second was getting that black jacket.


HAILEY: Tell me about a recurring kitchen nightmare that you have...

BRET: The noise from a printer, that shit will haunt a chef.


HAILEY: We saw you go through many ups and downs in Hell's Kitchen, what's something that you will carry with you throughout the rest of your cooking career?

BRET: The knowledge chef Ramsay gave us, certain techniques and just the all around experience of being on national television.


HAILEY: What is it like cooking right in front of celebrity diners?

BRET: For me it’s amazing I love it, I have a long list of celebrity clients so for me it’s regular and I fuckin love it.


HAILEY: How did you feel when you received your black jacket?

BRET: Like a god, after leaving for an injury my first time on, I knew I needed to get that black jacket, it was like making the all star team in a sport, like a vip top dog.


HAILEY: Nobody wants to leave a competition due to a medical emergency... Can you tell us a little about what happened in season 14?

BRET: I was in a horrible car accident few months before I went to film, shoulder surgery, shoulda had my back done, but shit happens.


HAILEY: Where did you grow up? Tell me a favorite memory you have....

BRET: Born and raised in Miami Florida, one of my favorite memories was family dinners at 6:30 like clock work!


HAILEY: Who are three rappers you would take out for dinner & why?

BRET: Hmmm, well a few I have already cooked for so.. Jadakiss, Method Man and maybe (not a rapper but in a rap group) Quest Love of The Roots, why because they’re all cool af and love and know good food, smoke a joint and eat some good food


HAILEY: What's Chef Bret's DoorDash/Skip The Dishes order?

BRET: Hmm, I mean so many depending on mood but I’ll say a pollo fricase (a Cuban stewed chicken dish).


HAILEY: If you could switch careers and still be just as successful as you are today with cooking, Would you? What field would you go to?

BRET: For sure I’d be an accountant or an actor,I always say that, great w #s and I think I’d be good at it. 


HAILEY: What are your social links?


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STANDISH: First off, how does it feel to be an internet sensation?


BEN: Feels great, I love it. This is what I always wanted. I always knew i had it in me and not in me. I always aspired to be a professional football player or a Rapper.


STANDISH: Your hit single "You're A Jerk" has over 8 Million views today on YouTube, did you ever think that it'd reach the numbers it has?


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BEN: My mission is to have generation wealth. I don’t want my kids to struggle like me or my moms did. When we was younger. My mom had me a 15 and didn’t know too much. We pretty much learned everything together and it’s okay I still appreciate her even we didn’t have everything. But I learn from that and I want to give me kids and their kids the world etc.


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BEN: It’s amazing it was me that changed the style in the fashion industry and the hip hop world. I can’t believe it. I always knew I’ll be famous for something. 


STANDISH: What was it like to tour back in the early 2000's compared to nowadays?


BEN: Mann in the early 2000’s it was wild. The fans was still chasing you pulling you had no respect for your personal boundaries. I also got to tour with people like Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Sean Kingston, Twista, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Nelly, Flo Rida, LMFAO, Jerimiah, Mario and plenty more!! I can go all day. I was on 106 and park like 6 times. That was fun. The new era! They just young and wasn’t there back in the day when we was new to it all. So it not really fun anymore when you tour with these youngsters today, that’s the difference. You feel like your baby sitting.


STANDISH: What can we look forward to in the future from you?


BEN: I’m signing artist to my record label 100tho Records. I just signed my first artist name Turtle Turtle, he produce and raps. We have a lot of music in the works videos coming soon. Shows lined up etc. you can expect a real one like me not stop or give up just kuz some youngsters step through the door and are making some noise. Nah I’m still gone show them what to do and how to do it like the God father of this industry that I am. 


STANDISH: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 


BEN: I have a trucking company and plenty of other ideas so hopefully really in a different bracket that I am in now. I want to be in the high class in the next 5 years.


STANDISH: What does a relaxing day look like to Ben J today?


BEN: A relaxing day for Ben J looks like, we’re going camping somewhere starting a fire by the lake. With the family. We got snacks, drinks, drank, tree, and everything we need to feel good for the next three days lol


STANDISH: Who are some of your mentors?


BEN: I have a mentor that mentors me on how to get my trucking company going. I also look up to a couple different artist to keep me going. I like people such as Drake, Kanye West, I like old school music, rock music, a little country. A lot of techno and dub step or house music. Whatever keeps you Jumping you know.


STANDISH: During COVID, we all faced struggles, what was one of your main struggles? 


BEN: During COVID I was having a baby so keeping away from all the germs making sure my shorty was okay was a lil bit challenging but definitely had to do it. I didn’t really have any challenges do to me being a New Boy I get paid residual income so I didn’t have to worry about working or anything or being broke lol


STANDISH: Where can fans find your music?


YouTube.com/BenJ100tho


https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benj15/hoyk


https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benj15/i-aint-invite-you-but-im-glad-that-you-came-3


https://m.soundcloud.com/benjnewboyz


STANDISH: Anything you'd like to include?


BEN: Stay focus and true to yourself keep away from the distractions. Temptation is the devil and that’s about it. Once you got all that figured out you’ll take over the game.


STANDISH: What are your social links?


https://twitter.com/imbenjbro


https://www.instagram.com/benjofnewboyz/


https://m.facebook.com/benjofnewboyz


https://www.tiktok.com/@benjofnewboyz?_t=8lWRgZ9f6sA&_r=1


https://m.twitch.tv/benj100tho


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