In this episode of Pop Culture Notebook, we deep dive into the life of Zac Efron. We talk about his childhood, and his intro to acting through musical theatre. We discuss his days on Disney when he played Troy Bolton, and we go through a complete timeline of his relationship with Vanessa Hudgens. We also talk about how even when Zac was in High School Musical, he was eager to get off Disney Channel and start playing more serious roles. Because Zac understood that Disney stars are often typecast after their days on Disney, and he didn’t want his career to be limited. We talk about the stage in Zac’s life when he gave into the temptations of drugs, alcohol, sex, and partying. Then we talk about how he got out of that lifestyle, and what his life is like now. We discuss his relationships with women, his family, with fitness, and with acting. & MORE. 
DISCLAIMER At the beginning of the episode when I say hello to all my lovely ladies and gays, I by NO MEANS mean this episode is only intended for ladies and gays. All my podcast episodes are intended for everyone who wants to listen. I was just making a joke  :) 
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Darin Olien is co-host with Zac Efron on the widely popular Netflix docu-series called “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” and host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast "The Darin Olien Show."

Darin is also a highly recognized exotic superfoods hunter, supplement formulator, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “SuperLife: The five fixes that will keep you healthy, fit and eternally awesome."

He has traveled the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants. In early 2020 Darin launched 121 Tribe, a health APP created to help people live an optimal and sustainable life. Darin is the formulator of the whole-food supplement, “Shakeology”, as well as the plant-based, “Ultimate Reset” 21-day detoxification program. Darin is one of the founders of Barukas™, a new super nut from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. Through sustainable business practices, the company is committed to supporting this important biome by planting 20 million Baruzeita trees. In addition, Darin is a partner and advisor to several global environmental and health companies.

In this episode of Christina The Channel:

• 10:00 - The loss of Darin’s home & the gift of pain
• 14:50 - Most impactful moments of Darin’s travels during “Down to Earth with Zac Efron”
• 19:30 - The evolution of the show, Darin’s hesitations, & meeting people where they are
• 26:30 - Why protecting Mother Earth shouldn’t be politicized
• 33:30 - How water exchanges information & why the words we use matter
• 45:10 - Darin’s recommendations for water filters, bottles, & prepping your water
• 1:04:00 - Where to start with your sustainability practices

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Brian Volk-Weiss is Executive Producer of Down to Earth with Zac Efron, a documentary revolving around Efron and a wellness entreprenuer Darin Olien traveling around the world to France, Puerto Rico, London, Iceland, Costa Rica, Peruand Sardinia, and focuses on themes of travel, life experience, nature, green energyand sustainable living practices.

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Darin Olien is the co-host of 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron'. He is the author of SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome.

Our hosts study Zac Efron's career to decide why he's famous, what went wrong and how he should come back. And with back-to-back-to-back musicals, weird mellow dramas, and a love for working out, there's a lot going on in Zac's life, and he's doing pretty good. But also, "The Greatest Showman"....so hunni, we need to speak to the manager!

Model/Comic Eugenia Kuzmina (Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler Ads for Hermes, Armani jeans, Dior sunglasses, GAP, and L'Oreal) was fired from a Zac Efron movie because she was playing a bartender and kept breaking the glasses. Plus, Christine and Eugenia talk all about modeling and walking the cat walk in 15 inch heels.

The Story Worthy Hour Of Power is EVERY Sunday night on Zoom at 6:00pm pacific time. Watch and hear Story Worthy’s best talents telling true stories! The Ticket Link is here! PLUS, we play Story Smash in the After Show with Blaine Capatch and Danny Zuker! It's an All-Play and you can spin the wheel and tell a true 1 minute story too! It’s a blast! More info on the website, Story Worthy. 

And please subscribe for free, rate, and review Story Worthy on Apple Podcasts here. It really helps. Plus, check out the funniest game show in Los Angeles, Story Smash! It's EVERY month at the Hollywood Improv when we’re not in a pandemic, and now we play in the After Show of The Story Worthy Hour of Power EVERY Sunday! Follow Christine and Story Worthy on Social Media- Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and at ChristineBlackburn.com. Thanks guys!

Celebs react to the tragic death of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, Zac Efron reveals struggle to deal with Los Angeles, Viola Davis makes history with the first Black photographer employed to shoot a "Vanity Fair" cover, Dina Lohan is marrying a man she's never met in person and more!