The My Five Cents Podcast

Ep. 114: Top TV Shows I'd Guest Star In

What if your dream TV role wasn’t just about fame, but about finding meaning, healing, and a way to leave your mark on the world?
In this episode, actress Jessie Liang joins SoSo Juv, HLS, and Logical Genius to share her Top 5 TV Shows She’d Guest Star In — but this isn’t just a list, it’s a powerful conversation about passion, purpose, and perseverance. Jessie opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her father during college, how that tragedy reshaped her family’s outlook on life, and why she now lives with a carpe diem mentality that fuels her creative journey.
From navigating a competitive industry with compassion to embracing the idea that “there’s space for all of us,” Jessie reminds us that art isn’t about scarcity — it’s about connection.
Expect deep dives into iconic shows, surprising choices, hilarious hypotheticals, and a heartfelt reminder that your story is your superpower.
🎭 Topics Include:
Jessie’s dream roles and why they matter
Creating without competition
How grief reshapes ambition
Why embracing your artistry is an act of courage
👛 Give us your five cents and tune in now — because your next favorite guest star might just be Jessie Liang.
#MyFiveCentsPodcast #Top5TVShows #GuestStarGoals #JessieLiang #ActressLife #CreativityWithoutLimits #CarpeDiem #PodcastLife #TVDreamRoles #GriefAndGrowth

Ep. 113: Pop Songs We Wish We Wrote (Make It Make Sense)

The secret has finally been revealed.  HLS is not holding back, as he peels back the curtains and exposes the truth behind his loss and the unbelievable win.  What is a pop song? The Habitual Line Stepper shares his thoughts with the help of Artificial Intelligence, to unleash the scandal behind his co-hosts victory. 
Is he onto something or has inflated ego gotten the best of him yet again?  Listen and decide. 

Ep. 112: Pop Songs We Wish We Wrote (Persuasion)

The gloves come off in Part Two of Pop Songs We Wish We Wrote In This Millennium! In the high-stakes persuasion round, the debate heats up as SoSo Juv, HLS, and Donnie Klang enter the cross-examination arena—poking holes, throwing shade, and defending their song choices like their names are on the liner notes.
Our guest, the ever-talented Alissa Musto, takes center stage as the final judge. After a barrage of passionate arguments and playful digs, she delivers the verdict—deciding once and for all who ends up in third place, and who claims the crown as this episode’s ultimate pop visionary.
But before we wrap, Alissa gives her Five Cents on the topic, revealing the songs she wishes she wrote and why. The hosts then review The People’s Poll and the always-unpredictable Artificial Intelligence Poll to see how their picks stacked up with the fans and the bots.
It’s a lyrical battle, a strategic showdown, and a celebration of pop genius. Who will come out on top? And who gets dragged for that “one questionable pick”? Who's Right, Who's Wrong YOU DECIDE!

Ep. 111: Pop Songs We Wish We Wrote (Perspective)

What pop songs from the 2000s to now are so iconic, we wish we had our names in the songwriting credits? In this chart-topping edition of The My Five Cents Podcast, SoSo Juv, HLS, and Making The Band winner Donnie Klang are joined by multitalented artist, Harvard grad, and GRAMMY voting member Alissa Musto to break down the pop anthems that defined a generation—and the ones we’re still jealous of.
But the convo goes deeper than just catchy hooks. The crew debates the shifting value of music videos in the digital era—do you pour your budget into one full-length music video, or stretch it across 10 high-impact short-form clips for more bang for your buck? Alissa shares insight from the frontlines of today’s music business, blending industry savvy with firsthand experience.
Plus, HLS and the hosts reflect on how R&B has evolved from soulful serenades and dramatic “air-grab” ballads to the new-age "thug lover" era—and why some of that magic might be missing.
This one’s for the music lovers, content creators, and anyone who’s ever shouted, “I should’ve written that!” 🎤✨#MyFiveCentsPodcast #PopSongWishList #AlissaMusto #DonnieKlang #SongwriterGoals #MusicVideoDebate

Ep. 110: Signs Your Ego Is Sabotaging You (Make It Make Sense)

The ego showdown continues, and no one has a bigger ego than HLS of The My Five Cents Podcast.  HLS is in the hot seat, where he belongs, as he tries once again to redeem himself from his losing ways. 
As always, HLS tries to defend his list, this time with the help of therapist and friend to the show, Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown.
Take a listen, share your thoughts, but most of all enjoy!

Ep. 109: Signs Your Ego Is Sabotaging You (Persuasion Round)

The ego showdown continues in Part 2 of The My Five Cents Podcast episode, "Signs Your Ego Is Sabotaging You"—and this is where things get real. Hosts SoSo Juv, HLS, and Logical Genius return alongside transformational healer and spiritual teacher Sarah Spark Malone for the persuasion portion of the show, where cross-examinations fly and egos get thoroughly examined.
In true My Five Cents fashion, each host defends their list while Sarah and the crew poke holes in each other’s arguments. Who’s being self-aware—and who’s just being self-righteous? As the debates heat up, Sarah listens closely before deciding who takes third place and who earns the title of this week’s ego-free victor.
Sarah also shares her own 5 Cents on the topic—bringing powerful insights from her experience as a clinical hypnotherapist and spiritual guide. Finally, the episode wraps up with a review of the People’s Poll and the AI-generated list, proving once again that even machines can sniff out ego sabotage.
🔥 Tune in now to hear the laughs, the lessons, and the winner—because your ego might just be afraid to listen.#MyFiveCentsPodcast #EgoCheck #PersuasionRound #SarahSparkMalone #SelfSabotage #PeopleVsAI
 

Ep. 108: Signs Your Ego Is Sabotaging You (Perspective)

Is your ego quietly running the show—and ruining your progress? This week on The My Five Cents Podcast, hosts SoSo Juv, HLS, and Logical Genius dive deep into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways your ego might be holding you back, and what you can do to stop the sabotage.
Joining the conversation is the insightful and inspiring Sarah Spark Malone—a nationally recognized clinical hypnotherapist, transformational healer, and spiritual teacher known for her work on TLC’s 90 Day: The Last Resort, as well as her bestselling book Affirmations for a Peaceful Life and her podcast Ignite the Spark Within. With over a decade of experience helping people break free of subconscious patterns and heal emotional wounds, Sarah helps unpack how the ego disguises itself as protection while actually blocking growth, love, and success.
As always, the hosts bring their top five takes on the topic—and with Sarah as the judge, only one can be crowned this week’s ego-aware champion.
Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarah_sparkmalone
🧠✨ Tune in now and ask yourself: Is your ego helping you—or hurting you?#MyFiveCentsPodcast #EgoSabotage #SelfAwareness #SarahSparkMalone #InnerHealing #IgniteTheSparkWithin

Ep. 107: Ways Your Voice Impacts Your Professional Success (Make It Make Sense)

In this episode, the 3rd place losing co-host tries to unpack the suspected conspiracy theory behind his loss. What went wrong and who was behind it? Check out this latest Make It Make Sense episode of The My Five Cents Podcast!