I Went from ZERO to VIRAL with Alton Walker's Tips!

Mick Unplugged

Mick Hunt

Business, Entrepreneurship, Education, Self-improvement

5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Alton Walker is a versatile comedian, speaker, and social media influencer known for viral content like his God Ain’t Please rants and Animal Church Voiceovers. He’s opened for comedians like Kevin Hart and Mike Epps, and is the lead writer and on-air personality for “The Morning Hustle” (Urban One/Reach Media). Alton has collaborated with influencers like Desi Banks and B. Simone, and tours with Rickey Smiley. He also empowers youth through his NextIn Line Network, offering workshops, speaking engagements, and comedy performances.

In today’s episode, Alton shares personal insights into his failed venture into stock trading, refocusing on his comedic purpose, and the role of social media in his career. They also explore the deeper fulfillment derived from comedy, the impact of inspiring audiences, and the importance of embracing greatness.

Takeaways:

Staying true to one’s talents is important
Recognize greatness to seize opportunities
Embrace and own greatness

Sound Bites:

"I don't bash people; I highlight humor in our everyday experiences."

"Authenticity trumps perfection in content creation."

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to Mick Unplugged, where we ignite potential and fuel purpose.
0:08.8	Get ready for raw insights, bold moves, and game-changing conversations.
0:13.2	Buckle up, here's Mick.
0:16.0	Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mick Unplugged.
0:20.5	This one's going to be a little bit
0:21.6	different. I'm starting with a public service announcement and a disclosure. If you are driving your car,
0:28.2	go ahead and pull over. If you're eating food, put it down. If you are drinking anything,
0:34.4	sit the cup or glass down because Mick Unpl unplugged and Mick Hunt will not be responsible
0:39.0	if you wreck your car or choke on food or water today.
0:44.4	Because today's guest is a versatile comedian, a speaker, a social media influencer,
0:53.0	a media personality whose content has taken the
0:56.3	internet by storm over the last several years. Known for his God ain't Please Rents,
1:01.9	he has shared the stage with comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Ricky Smalley, Mike Upps, and
1:07.0	many, many more. But beyond the stage, he inspires and uplifts youth, conducting workshops and seminars on high
1:14.5	schools and colleges.
1:16.1	Ladies and gentlemen, I told you the disclosure in PSA, get ready for an uproarous conversation
1:23.9	with my guy, the person I consider top five comedian alive, Mr. Alton Walker.
1:31.1	Alton, how are you doing today, brother?
1:32.3	Man, what's going on, man?
1:34.0	What's having it, bro?
1:35.2	I'm just trying to be in your world, man.
1:37.3	Man, thank you for letting me be in your world.
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