We’ve often shared the SoBros Network Slack is either the darkest corner of the Internet, or the most entertaining. Every now and then, we have an idea come along that just stops us in our tracks. Last weekend, we encountered such a question. Who would each of the SoBros want to sit next to at an airport bar during a layover? Who do we find interesting and would we want to chat with?
Surprisingly, all of the SoBros have actual day jobs because this web site doesn’t make any money yet. Actually, that isn’t true – we made $12.00 in June. Anyway, the available SoBros delivered some quality answers. Also, it speaks to the character of each of these writers, too. Pretty interesting, huh?
Allow us to open our hearts to you, the reader, and bare all. But, not…literally. I mean, you get what I’m saying, right?
“Big Natural” Stoney Keeley: Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban is a dude who started out selling garbage bags as a kid. The guy hustled through job after job, and finally ended up as a software mogul and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. I’ve gravitated towards Mark Cuban for quite a while now.
That’s not a physical attraction, either. I’m just saying – I’m a fan of the man’s work. There’s a lot about Cuban that I identify with – he’s a fiery competitor, an insufferable worker, an entrepreneur. Or, in other words….my words, he just seems pretty fuckin’ cool. He’s a guy who’s already been through the ringer and made it to the other side.
I’d love to pick his brain and gain any sort of advice I could on developing this business. I’m sure there’d be a story or two I couldn’t repeat in there somewhere, too.
Follow on Twitter: @StoneyKeeley
Herbie Brooks: Tom Hardy
I went back and forth a lot with my choice. Do I go with a favorite athlete? A famous entertainer? Or maybe a historical figure? I finally decided to go with who I thought would be fun to just sit down and have a couple beers with, and ended up choosing Tom Hardy. I’m a big fan of his. If Hardy is in a movie there’s a 100% chance I’m going to see it. He also just seems like a guy you could instantly strike up a conversation with over a few beers and it feel like you’ve known each other for years. That’s what I’m looking for in a drinking buddy. Someone you can bullshit with and not think about anything else.
Follow on Twitter: @SoBroHerbie_B
Poppa Bear: Paul Heyman
For the uninitiated, Paul Heyman is a current member of World Wrestling Entertainment. Not your typical wrestler, Heyman serves as the advocate for current Universal Champion and former mixed martial artist Brock Lesnar. Heyman, known for his excellent skills on the microphone, is widely recognized as one of the greatest minds in the business. His current run with the WWE, while entertaining, is not my main reason for conversation.
You see, Heyman has legitimately been in all facets of the wrestling business. From the territories of the 80’s, to today’s WWE, Heyman has seen it all. His largest claim to fame is being the main driving force and creative mind of ECW. Again, for those unfamiliar, Extreme Championship Wrestling was the hardcore alternative to WWE and WCW in the 90’s. Pushing the limits of what was considered acceptable on TV, Heyman found a niche for ECW and it’s rabid fanbase.
Though the company eventually folded and was bought by the WWE, ECW still played a vital role in developing some of the biggest stars of the 90’s and 2000’s. Heyman used a ridiculous amount of creative genius, combined with an unparalleled eye for talent, to carve his spot in the wrestling world. A few hours of storytelling about the evolution of the wrestling business would entertain anyone.
Follow on Twitter: @SoBroPoppaBear
Rubber Rooster: Tobias Forge
I’m obviously going with the unmasked Papa Emeritus, Tobias Forge. I have so many things I’d love to ask him, plus he seems like a really smart and personable guy.
First, I’d love to know more of his personal side concerning the Ghost lawsuit. In a tiny nut shell: band members were fired over payment and communication issues, now they’re suing Tobias for partnership rights to the band. Why did they not sign a contract from the beginning? How did all this bad blood start? Tobias has been in several bands and has known these people personally for awhile, what the fuck happened there?
But aside from that, what are his favorite horror movies? What crazy fan stories does he have (cause he must have some good ones)? And overall, I want to just get a vibe on the guy as a person without a mask. He tends to change his style to fit whatever band he’s in – starting from hair that screams 80s hair metal, sensitive emo guy sweaters and peacoats, jeans and button up shirts, and finally leather jackets and old school horror shirts. He’s a damn chameleon and a pretty private person overall.
Follow on Twitter: @SoBroRooster
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