Champagne Sharks

This week Trevor sits down with Alex Skopic to talk about his article on Vivek Ramaswamy, and what he means to the new political landscape.  Alex Skopic is presently Associate Editor at Current Affairs and you can find his writings both fiction and non-fiction on his website https://alexskopic.com/ Links for this episode can be found at: Alex’s article https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/2023/12/the-lessons-of-vivek The Trump question with Mehdi Hasan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGBZNe4YvU&t=899s&ab_channel=VivekRamaswamy The Tweet https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1872312139945234507?mx=2 The economic rant retweeted by Wall Street Apes https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1877846116529558005?s=46 This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain epi

This week Mario and Ken talk tech as elon lets it be known what he thinks of american workers.  The future of education and certain jobs both have a chance of disappearing with elon and trump coming in to power, and The Sharks got some thoughts about that. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor sits down with Nitish Pahwa (https://www.nitishpahwa.com/) and Mo Diggs (https://supculture.substack.com/) to talk about what to expect over the next 4 years when Trump jumps back into the oval office while comparing it to what we’ve had in the past. Nitish Pahwa is an associate writer for business and tech at Slate.com. He's also written for the New York Times and Passion of the Weiss, and he lives in Brooklyn. Mo Diggs writes about tech, culture and legacy media. His Substack, Cross Current, looks at the intersection between the new media trends of today and the legacy media trends of yesterday. It has been mentioned in the New York Times and it costs nothing to subscribe -- for now. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND AT: Cable TV Is on Its Very Last Legs. Next Year May Be the End. https://slate.com/technology/2024/11/nbcuniversal-spinning-off-msnbc-cnbc-spinco.html How the PayPal Mafia Looks Set To Dominate the New Administration https://www.investopedia.com/the-paypal-mafia-8759491

This week Trevor sits down solo to discuss the scams being run on both sides of the aisle; but how they are ran are grossly different.  With a deep dive into examples, this episode looks into the concept that just because you cant see the grift, doesn't mean its not there but now it appears the average American is hoping to get in on the con. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: The girls who screamed at Bernie Sanders https://x.com/lhfang/status/1861554100430835821 Would a Group Opposed to Police Blow the Whistle on Its Founder? https://archive.ph/QNao9#selection-4489.0-4489.64 Time’s Up helping accused people like Andrew Cuomo https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/27/times-up-tina-tchen-resigns-andrew-cuomo Crypto Cash Flooding Election https://www.cbsnews.com/video/crypto-cash-election-influence-60-minutes-video-2024-12-08/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TmuLMwfwSM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TmuLMwfwSM Ozy Media Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozy_Media Fargo

This week Trevor, Ken, and Mario gather up and start the show with a breakdown on the current political goings on in the online discourse, then for part 2 the Sharks get into Drakes UMG petition that has only added fuel to his downfall. Its an extended session so get comfortable because the Sharks are feasting for the holidays. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: The Case for Myron from Fresh and Fit being closeted https://www.youtube.com/live/uE0MCTAfSvw?si=nqE4hmip-Ay6TSIP Xevi breaking down Drake’s petition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnTZoAxsqGE&ab_channel=Xevi Drake petition: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/files/2024/11/drake-petition.pdf This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/117263724.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain e

This week Trevor and Ken sit down to talk about the continued fall out of post election america. As the online conversation continues to be an echo chamber of 2016 The Sharks are here to talk sense into ya. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: VP Harris' 'coronation' was an 'epic disaster,' says DNC official: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3alzdNWoylQ Harris Campaign DEEP IN DEBT After MILLIONS WASTED on Celebrity Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baYPnwi6Hnw This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/116341649.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulie

This week we have all the Sharks; Trevor, Kenny, Mario and Vida are all here to discuss what went down on Tuesday night. Thats right, its an election special! Links mentioned in this episode: Behavior Altering Parasites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDfaQ-NUeLM&ab_channel=NewYorkPost https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO-4f41Gaf8&ab_channel=Frankenscience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vijGdWn5-h8&ab_channel=NationalGeographic Poorly Received Breakfast Club Town Hall with Charlamagne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L4sts7I3xI&t=2823s&ab_channel=BreakfastClubPower105.1FM 2024 Democratic Convention Roll Call With Diversity Overkill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYMSIuxXFY Kamala Harris Word Salad Segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65NJiBh7Cro&t=183s&ab_channel=TheHill This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free over at www.patreon.com/posts/115641622  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscribe

This week Trevor and Ken welcome guests Mischa Webley and Hasaan Thomas on to the show to talk about about their new web series 'Hasaan Hates Portland’. Hasaan Hates Portland is a dark comedy web series about a black man trying to navigate his way through the whitest - and weirdest - city in America. You can check out the show at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YGpHvieaXM&t=5s https://www.tiktok.com/@hasaanhatesportland https://www.instagram.com/hasaanhatesportland/?hl=en This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario kick off the show with a little bit of sports talk and then kick the conversation over to the FBA. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor takes a solo trip down the rabbit hole that is Wall Street. Thinking what others may think others are thinking is the name of the game and the price to play depends on how liquid you can get. So bust out the financial times because this episode is all about stocks. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario kick it off with Lil Wayne, the Super Bowl, Kendrick and Drake + Black people are corny; all to show the lengths people will go to for a chance to go viral or stay in the spotlight… WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_9NhXfpAWt/?igsh=NzRxb290c3poaGF2 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at [Patreon link to Part 2].  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken and Mario give the listeners the bout they’ve been asking for. This episode is all about boxing and politics; when the contenders aren't in the ring and the cameras are off, they are working together to run the match. It's fight night in america. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken and Mario sit down for a special West Coast episode. Kicking off the conversation w/ the change in how sports journalism is presented, and the TMZ-ification of journalism in general; the way we interact with the world now has as much nutritional value as ordering the #4 deep-fried at the fast-food drive-thru. Like only the West Coast Sharks can, this free flowing conversation covers all the nooks and crannies of life in the modern age, while at its core is an exploration of the way some people chose to interact with each other and try to find love from isolated spaces. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail

This week, Trevor and Ken break down the DNC convention in all its glitch and glory. Links in this episode: DNC Roll Call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYMSIuxXFY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=divCJN88kkw Central Park 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yW0sEkWHyY https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/30/arts/television/when-they-see-us-real-story.html https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/koch-central-park-five-and-end-doubt/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by returning guest and fan favorite, Chris Jesu Lee, and new guest Ross Barkan.  Ross Barkan is a novelist and journalist from New York. He's a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and a columnist for Crain's. His next novel, Glass Century, will be published in 2025. He can be found at his Substack, Political Currents.  Chris is a writer living and working in NYC. You can find his writings at the Cleveland Review of Books, Current Affairs, and Plan A Magazine and on his Substack .  Todays conversation is about VP picks (taped 08/05/2024) and the state of affairs in the RNC, according to Ross, and how the Dems are setting up for the remainder of the election cycle. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and

This week Ken, and Trevor keep the conversation going on todays top headlines and politics. Megan Thee Stallion is making waves and social media is riding the waves and "FR bussin’ on Harris’s rizz”… All that to say, the online discourse has devolved into games rather a seeking of the truth, and the sharks are here to clear the board. Show Notes: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/megan-thee-stallion-harris-rally-conservative-reactions-1235071528/ https://www.theonion.com/why-cant-anyone-tell-im-wearing-this-business-suit-iron-1819584239 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/109351776.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://w

This week Ken, Trevor and Mario sit down to talk politics. The left took zero seconds to fully fall in line and defend Kamala in the hopes of a "2008 is Great” renascence; meanwhile the right has gone full-on racist and misogynist. Plus, DEI has DIEd.. Show links: Two Champagne Sharks Youtube videos: D.E.I. is about to D.I.E. https://www.youtube.com/live/SSutOv7Sr6g?si=_pz3rnAMI7HoyCan The Black Lives Matter Cash Grab https://youtu.be/QOzwxTHsXgQ?si=cCGkHpPh2kbmwMbr John Deere DEI: https://www.businessinsider.com/john-deere-ditches-dei-policies-conservative-activists-lgbtq-pride-pronoun-2024-7 https://www.advocate.com/business/john-deere-eliminates-dei https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/07/17/john-deere-dei-programs/74443276007/ Microsoft DEI: https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-layoffs-dei-leader-email-2024-7 The Plea for a Black Woman VP: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaRye/videos/joe-biden-owes-black-women/283001806167513/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05

This week Ken and Trevor kick things off with a discussion around the concept of “fleeing” and differences of what that means here in america and over-seas; and when peoples from other lands come here and begin to critique the ways of life of Black americans and ask the question "what exactly is the point of the critique, at the end of the day". Then the conversation turns to that one guys ear, as the Sharks experience the failed attempt in real time and all the issues plaguing the DNC. And of course the conversation is peppered with hip-hop and hollywood This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/108245211.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://ww

This week Mario and Ken sit down and talk about West Coast living. Kicking off the conversation talking about the threads that connect all the West Coast to each other, from LA to the Bay to Portland and Seattle, then switching to the Pop-Out, surviving raising rents and mortgages, life in general and the moments that make us. And of course, a whooooole lotta hip-hop. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/107344813  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken are joined by Raymond Davis to continue the discussion around Caitlin Clark, the SJW commodification of professional sports and the demand for a great white hope but not a white savior. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/106451573.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)