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

    Your Favorite Locals 2025
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Episodes
  • YFL Ep. 39: The Great Debate with Jackson Stoever | Abolish Tipping & Earning the right to Parent
    Feb 19 2025

    There is no better time to debate than now. Is tipping culture out of control? Should you earn the right to be a parent? Your Favorite Locals tour the debate world with Master Debater and Reno/Vegas comedian, Jackson Stoever. Buckle up for the worst hot takes and spiciest reactions to the most controversial topics.

    (00:00 - 02:35) Intro

    (02:36 - 29:07) The U.S. Should Abolish Tipping

    (29:08 - 42:01) You Should Earn the Right to be a Parent

    (42:02 - 43:39) The National Forensic League

    (43:40 - 44:32) Reno's Hidden Gem

    (44:33 - 50:53) Who is Jackson Stover?

    (50:54 - 1:00:08) Jackson's Debate Background

    (1:00:09 - 1:05:31) Debate Tips and Tricks

    (1:05:32 - 1:13:29) Politics and Religion Debates

    (1:13:30 - 1:27:57) Jackson Pursues Comedy

    (1:27:58 - 1:35:43) The Generation Gap

    Do you have what it takes to be America's Next Top Local? Apply to be on or recommend a guest: 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/ @yourfavoritelocals

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

    We love to hear your feedback! Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-favorite-locals/id1674068473

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • YFL Ep.38: Social Media Ruined High School Reunions
    Feb 12 2025

    High school reunions: a safe place (for judgement). Kenzie just joined Mike in the 28 club which means they have 10 year high school reunions to start thinking about. But is it even happening? Has social media ruined high school reunions? From reflecting back on the lovely era of undeveloped brains and bullying, they chat about the REAL questions people ask themselves when they think about attending their high school reunion.

    (00:00 - 02:28) Valentine's Day Giveaway

    (02:29 - 03:34) Intro

    (03:35 - 05:16) Are we having a 10 year reunion?

    (05:17 - 09:11) What is a high school reunion?

    (09:12 - 11:10) Social Media has ruined reunions

    (11:11 - 15:32) Symptoms of a heart attack

    (15:33 - 23:08) Would you attend your high school reunions?

    (23:09 - 27:58) High school is not that serious

    (27:59 - 39:37) How do you think people are going to remember you?

    (39:38 - 44:46) What do you imagine a high school reunion as?

    (44:47 - 49:02) Would you date your current significant other in high school?

    (49:03 - 50:18) Famous people from your class

    (50:19 - 52:14) The scary statistic about Only Fans

    (52:15 - 1:00:59) Knowing what you know now would you have chosen the same friends?

    (1:01:00 - 1:12:52) What's the desired outcome of going to a reunion?

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    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/ @yourfavoritelocals

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

    We love to hear your feedback! Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-favorite-locals/id1674068473

    #highschoolreunion #podcast #comedypodcast

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • YFL Ep. 37: Biggest Little Laughs with Daniel Lowe & Justin Hudson
    Jan 29 2025

    Your Favorite Locals sit down with some of their favorite Reno local comedians, Daniel Lowe and Justin Hudson. What topics are off limits in comedy? What’s the riskiest joke you’ve ever told? THESE are the burning questions we need answers to. Daniel and Justin share their perspectives on the art of comedy, comedy 101 tips that have helped them succeed, and how they stand out. So, sit back, relax, and don't take yourself so seriously 😏

    (00:00 - 05:02) Intro

    (05:03 - 10:39) First Steps into Comedy

    (10:40 - 14:43) Comedic Therapy

    (14:44 - 20:34) What do you find funny?

    (20:35 - 26:59) Pre-Show Rituals & Set Preparation

    (27:00 - 35:12) Taking Risks on Stage

    (35:13 - 43:39) Storytelling in Comedy—How to Keep an Audience Engaged

    (43:40 - 52:49) Reno’s Secret Swinger Scene

    (52:50 - 1:02:39) Finding Your Voice as a Comedian

    (1:02:40 - 1:21:29) The Best & Worst Gigs

    (1:21:30 - 1:24:35) How do you stand out?

    (1:24:36 - 1:34:30) What makes you feel normal?

    Where to find Daniel? https://www.instagram.com/dlowe1856/

    Where to find Justin? https://www.instagram.com/justinsarus/

    Listen to Daniel and Justin on their podcast; The Reno Green Room Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3fN6HGWgs6IO6of9ETQxuG?si=73d2feb3082f452a

    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

    Have you subscribed to YFL on YouTube?https://www.youtube.com/ @yourfavoritelocals

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

    We love to hear your feedback! Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-favorite-locals/id1674068473

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    1 hr and 35 mins

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