Rock Bottom Podcast (Blasting Into Gen Z's, School Boards, And Beyond!)

<p><b>Everyone’s Got a Podcast… Here’s Another One. 😂</b></p><p><br> <b>“WE JUST BROKE 200K STREAMS!”</b> #winning</p><p><br></p><p><b>Welcome to the Rock Bottom Podcast</b> — where Gen Z gets a cold plunge into reality. If you're a high schooler crying “trauma” because the Wi-Fi glitched during your TikTok scroll, or a college freshman convinced life peaked at orientation week, buckle up. This isn’t your safe space. This is your sarcastic wake-up call.</p><p>We’re not here to coddle you—we’re here to slap the oat milk latte out of your hand and drop the truths your college advisor’s too scared to say: nobody cares about your major in “Influencer Psychology,” rent doesn’t wait for your vibes to align, and your boss won’t throw you a pizza party for showing up.</p><p><br></p><p>At <b>Rock Bottom</b>, the excuses end, the roasting begins, and the participation trophies get melted into paperweights. Expect flaming takes, foul-mouthed facts, and enough satire to make your guidance counselor file for stress leave.</p><p>Welcome to the bottom—where the only direction left is up (if you’re lucky).</p><p><br></p><p><b>Who Is Eric Scott Gold, Really?</b></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s be clear—<b>Eric Scott Gold</b> isn’t just another guy with a mic and a chip on his shoulder. He’s a 30-year entertainment veteran, a human Swiss Army knife, and a professional chaos coordinator. From acting and hosting at Universal and Disney, to managing massive events, to chairing nonprofits like the <b>Bucks County Anti-Bullying Association</b> and <b>Wish Upon a Wedding</b>, Eric’s always been about one thing: making moments matter—and making them loud.</p><p><br></p><p>Born with hustle in his DNA and a mic in his hand, Eric made his mark on the Philly-area scene as <b>DJ ESG</b>, packing dance floors and mastering connection. But it didn’t stop at music. With an eye for business, a sixth sense for BS, and no patience for the status quo, Eric launched <b>The Rock Bottom Podcast</b>—a raw, hilarious, unfiltered show that drags dysfunction into the daylight (especially in public education).</p><p><br></p><p>Behind the sarcasm and sound effects is a guy who lives for growth. He’s not interested in easy. He’s interested in real. He’s led teams, built brands, managed chaos, and somehow still finds the time to create content that hits hard. With <b>over 200,000 streams across 18 platforms since May 2023</b>, he’s proving that when you mix real talk with real talent—people tune in.</p><p><br></p><p>Is he perfect? Hell no. And he’ll be the first to say it. But he’s honest, relentless, and allergic to mediocrity. Whether he’s ranting on the mic or running the show at a wedding, one thing’s for sure: <b>Eric shows up real, every damn time</b>.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🏆 Awards & Street Cred</b><br> • Multiple “Best Of” Awards<br> • 7x Finalist – International Mobile Entertainer of the Year<br> • Top 5 Podcast in the Philadelphia Region</p><p><b>🎤 High-Profile Moments</b><br> • DJed <b>Jason Kelce’s wedding</b><br> • Hosted <b>Anjelica Huston’s 60th birthday</b><br> • Opened for *<em>Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Pussycat Dolls</em><br> • Former house DJ – <b>Philadelphia 76ers & Flyers</b><br> • Performed as <b>Frankenstein</b> in Universal’s <em>Beetlejuice Rock N Roll Review</em><br> • <b>1,849 events</b> hosted (and counting)<br> • <b>275+ wedding officiant ceremonies</b> – 100+ LGBTQ</p><p><b>❤️ Community Impact</b><br> • Former President – <b>Wish Upon a Wedding</b><br> • Former Rep – <b>Make-A-Wish & Jewish Association of America</b><br> • Longtime supporter of the <b>Cystic Fibrosis Foundation</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Mic on. Gloves off. Let’s get to the bottom of it.</b></p>

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