Man Chatter

Man Chatter

By Benjamin Borges & Jonathan VallejoSociety & Culture
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Man Chatter episodes

  • Episode 164-Is Tom Brady a vampire?
    This episode the boys catch up on Ben's plumbing challenges, Super Bowl week, and ask themselves the all important question is Tom Brady a vampire, or is he a real life Benjamin Button?
    Two Army Vets accurately believe that the stories of the Air Force being just a smarter way to serve, than the challenges of any other branch!
    Enjoy!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 163- Toilet from the hood
    This episode Jon and Ben catch up! We talk about what to do when you can't trust the financial system. Jon gives Ben hope that there's a way to make money investing in well known companies.
    Ben tells Jon he had no idea there was a Mexican serial killer in LA in the 80's by the name of Richard Ramirez. Ben binged the docuseries from Netflix by the name of "Night Stalker" over the weekend.
    And finally the men talk about the issues they've had replacing toilets as the DIY plumbers that they've become. Closing it out with a week's late recap of Poirier vs. McGregor.
    Enjoy!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 162- Financial Literacy (Ft. Jonathan Parrilla)
    This episode we bring in our SUPER PRODUCER Jonathan Parrilla, we talk about the viral subReddit post Wallstreetbets, that made the Hedge Fund Billionaires restructure the rules overnight for their own personal gains.
    Ben is a novice with understanding the stocks, but has always kind of thought all those numbers on the ticker to show company's worth was a house of cards. Reddit just simply exposed that.
    Jonathan Parrilla gave the best analogies and examples of understanding what "shorting the market" that hedge fund billionaires somehow make a profit of other corporations destruction by shortening the stocks.
    This was a lengthy podcast about things Ben never heard of like "The Great Reset" from the World Economic Forum.
    Enjoy!
    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 161- Mask Off
    Welcome back!
    This episode Ben talks about the events of last week, that stunned the country only if you weren't paying attention.
    This episode is full of expletives and political talk, and also understanding the intricacies of free speech. So Ben in the most unprofessional way possible reads verbatim the 1st amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
    Finally, Ben does a final catharsis of the treason that occurred last week where 4 conned traitors were killed and a police officer (who was also a Trump supporter) was bludgeoned to death by the crowd with an American flag and a fire extinguisher.
    That's all I got, no more political talk, well unless another insurrection happens and I have to catch a flight. Enjoy!
    37 min
  • Episode 160- We Smoking Now
    This episode, Ben holds it down after the holidays to catch you up on the latest. Felt good getting back in front of the camera with his long thick hair shining!
    Ben tells you about the freakish storm that hit their house on Christmas Eve! Tree size branches down all over the property! And what happens to the chicken run!?!?! Luckily no damage to people or homes or vehicles!
    Ben updates you on the latest with his Keto diet, and how the struggle is real to not succumb to the ease of fast food and gas station snacks.
    Finally Ben gets his pellet smoker! And yes it's already been broken in! Got to listen or watch the show to hear the story!
    Enjoy!
    29 min
  • Episode 159- MENtal HEalth Pt. 2
    On this episode Ben holds it down solo. He tells you about his new attempt at a successful diet. Weight gain is often more so based on mental health as just the physical. Understanding the food addiction is the key to unlocking the dedication. Ben has struggled with his weight most of his life.
    Ben also talks about binge watching (over a 3 day period) the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. How they got progressively better while somehow also longer. The movies are almost 20 years old so yeah he talks spoilers!
    Finally, Ben talks about the resurgence of Real Madrid. The team that looked dead in the proverbial water just a month ago is once again beginning their December surge and have taken over the top spot in La Liga Santander.
    28 min
  • Episode 158- MENtal Health
    This episode the boys jam out to the brilliance of Maluma (Colombian artist) who made the best song of the year in Hawai'i.
    The men also cover the importance of understanding what a man in, how destructive "just be a man" growing up really was. Ben wonders what is wrong with calling a man beautiful or pretty?
    Finally the men talk about the terror that is a turtle without a shell that is Mitch McConnell, how he's only looking to protect only corporations like Tyson Foods in which the management took bets on how many employees would get sick or die from Covid-19.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 157- In Spanish (Kinda)
    This episode Jonathan returns, his oldest son just left for basic training which was tough for him. But it also made us reminiscent about our time serving our country.
    Discussed why Jon sent out an "I love you" text to 3 other dudes in a group chat, at 8 a.m. There's nothing wrong with men showing each other love and we have to get past that stigma. But 8 a.m. is simply too early.
    We got into the Coco Vs. Lion King discussion ( I know solving the world's problems) but Jon just watched it for the first time this past weekend. So, if you haven't seen the movie, we are going to spoil it!
    Finally, we address the situation that happened during the PSG vs. Istanbul Basaksehir, and the alleged racist commentary by the 4th official. We approached this entire futbol conversation in Spanish, as Ben needs to refresh his native language.
    Enjoy!
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 156 -Oh Schitt'$ Creek
    This episode Ben is once again holding it down solo. Jonathan is preparing to see his oldest son ship out to the Air Force, so it was better he focused his time with his family.
    Ben tells you about the weekend experience of joining Sam's Club, and why he immediately wanted to purchase a 30 pound brisket. The BBQ smoker obsession has not left.
    Ben talks about the new show he's been binging "Schitt's Creek" he's had it recommended by many people and it was time he gave it a chance. First season was hilarious, second season on the way! Just 4 more seasons to finish!
    Finally Ben talks about the crazy Diego Maradona documentary on HBO Max. All about the rise and fall of a GOAT futbol player. Napoli and Italia were never the same after a miniature Argentinian, that was considered "black" by his country reinvigorated a dead club.
    There was whiskey, there was cursing, Enjoy!
    24 min
  • Episode 155- Queen's Gambit
    This episode Ben goes at it solo! Jon has family traveling in and out of town so Ben holds it down. He talks about the difficulties of choosing to stay home and not see family for Thanksgiving. All the challenges of smoking his first turkey.
    Ben recaps the binge of a great new miniseries on Netflix "Queen's Gambit" a fictional story about a young woman that struggles with mental illness, addiction and the brilliance of being a chess player. I highly recommend this show for anyone who likes drama.
    Finally Ben, uses some catharsis towards Real Madrid and how unbearable they are to watch. There's not much more to write here since they've been lackadaisical in their preparation and the years of seemingly just focusing on Champions League has come back to bite them!
    It's Whiskey Wednesday and Ben is still sippin' on Elijah Craig whiskey! Enjoy!
    31 min

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We've been friends for over 25 years. In that time we've traveled the world. Now we give our take on different current events. It's not always what you think, but it's always uncensored.