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  • Ep.112: Texas without Restrictions, Out of Power/Out of Money, and Destination: Space Hotel

    There's a lot to Catchup on this week! First, Texas drops all COVID restrictions and limitations. How do you feel about the move? What is the impact on those who have yet to get vaccinated or catch the virus? And how will this impact businesses that still choose to enforce their own restrictions?

    Next, many people report having to give up pay or vacation time after February's winter blast cut power across the South - honing in on Texas. Many businesses lost income during those outages, and couldn't provide their employees a place to work. But, should those employees have to suffer the consequences for something out of their control? Is there a better solution? We discuss.

    Then, is it your next destination vacation? A company is racing to develop a space hotel that's ready for liftoff in the next six years! It's taking "getting away" to all new heights. While it may be far from affordable... is it something worth considering? Do the positives outweigh the risks? We discuss all of it, and so much more, on this week's episode.

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    56 min
  • Ep.111: Dancing in the Streets, Stonk Bro Surge, and Is 'Cancel Culture' Canceled?

    THIS WEEK, the discussion starts with a preview of John venturing into the great unknown - a turn-up at a club in 2021. We discuss the impact of the lowering positivity rate, and our concerns and hopes as society begins to open up more and more.

    NEXT, Denison admits he's a Stonk Bro! How the now-viral influences of Reddit, Robinhood, GameStop, and more influenced him getting into the game of short-term investments. Discussion includes tips on how to safely play the stock market for short-term gain, why biding your time bring financial gain, and much more.

    THEN, despite recent events like Mr. Potatohead being stripped of his title, we're wondering if cancel culture is dying out. Recent events like the NASCAR reinstatement of driver Kyle Larson have us wondering if society's obsession with the lifestyle is being toned-down. What's changed since incidents such as Kevin Hart being canceled from the Oscars, and why there actually may be some good that comes from cancel culture.

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    50 min
  • Ep.110: The Season of Love, pt. deux

    NOTE: AUDIO ISSUES PLAGUED THIS EPISODE

    This week, it's a continuation of recent discussion on what we've learned about ourselves (and others) from our relationships, how we've grown, and what tough lessons forced us to be better along the way.

    After focusing on Denison's dating career last week, this week we turn the focus to John and take a look at the many ups and downs, and why he says he wouldn't trade any of it for anything different.

    Dating can bring you to the mountaintop, and can leave you alone and struggling in the valley. But no matter where you are, there's something to be gained that - if you allow it - will shape your future for the better.

    Plus, what defines our "dream girl", and why we won't settle for anything less.

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    1 hr 31 min
  • Ep. 109: The Season of Love

    This week, we're de-thawing our mics to talk all things cold weather and arctic blast. Discussion revolves around a wild 100-car pile-up in Fort Worth, a lot of which is caught on camera. You can watch the video HERE. The dangers of cold weather in the South vs the Midwest, why driving is now an extreme sport, and so much more.

    THEN, a deep-dive on relationship discussion. This week, we want to chronicle the highlights of our dating careers, what we learned along the way, and how they impacted our past and future. We talk about the trials and tribulations of dating, pressure from outside sources that influence dating decisions, why maintaining your male authority in the relationship is so important, and why honesty and communication are the key to success (plus much more!)

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    51 min
  • Ep.108: Nothing Is Real And This Is A Simulation

    It's the first in-person Catchup we've had in months! And this week we dive right into some heavy, and unique topics. First, we set the tone of our in-person hangs and preview our upcoming Turo car challenge!

    Then, what it means to be a high-value individual, and how it allows one to hold their own in any situation. Conversation includes personal discussion on how a high-value mindset can be stripped away from you, what qualities you must pursue to achieve that way of thinking, and what it can mean for you once you have it. We talk about our personal experiences, and how we've benefitted from valuing ourselves before others.

    Finally, it's a conversation brought on by the recent announcement of Chevelle's new album NIRATIAS (Nothing Is Real And This Is A Simulation). Is life as we know it real? Or is this a simulation? We break down what theories argue in favor of life being normal, and what others push in favor of life being a simulation. We also discuss how the argument can work in favor of Theology, and debate how if we aren't already in a simulation, our society is quickly moving toward one.

    It's an all-new Catchup, and there's a lot to talk about. Join the Discussion!

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep. 107: The New Wolves of Wall Street

    On this week's episode, it's back to gigs for John despite the threats of the pandemic. We discuss the unique experiences at two new venues, coupled with dodging the virus.

    Then, renting cars that other people already own - it's a growing business with Turo and something we're going to use for a special project in the coming weeks. The details of what's to come, and how you can start driving cars you'd never own.

    And this week's main topic - how GameStop and AMC's stocks soared with the combination of an investing firm, and the power of Reddit. What this mean's for the future of the stock market, and why it's better to get in now than later.

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep.106: Turning Vintage, Political Preconception, and Robot Butlers

    This week, Denison and John celebrate a return to normalcy... on the internet. The wide-reaching impact of the lighthearted Bernie Sanders meme circling social media.

    .Then, the two reflect on entering their late twenties, and what it's like to realize that the cultural things that formed their childhood are now becoming vintage.

    Next, the positive vibes brought forward during the inauguration of President Joe Biden, how musicians like Garth Brooks show what it's like to not be identified by their political beliefs, and the impact on artists of taking a political stance on a divisive issue.

    Plus, the highlights of this year's CES, including a see-through TV, a high-tech facemask, and your own robot butler.

    It's an all-new Catchup with a lot of good content. Join the discussion!

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    1 hr 28 min
  • Ep.105 - Traveling thru time: When will it be safe to fly again?

    This week, we want to getaway. But, when will it be safe to do so? Some of our favorite memories usually come in the form of travel. But it's been unsafe to do so for nearly a year now. When will it be safe to travel again? Where will the travel hotspots be when COVID restrictions lift? And where will we go when it all kicks off?

    Plus, we take a look back at some of our favorite travel moments, and what we learned from those trips that have benefited us moving forward. It's an all new Catchup! Join the discussion!

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep.104 - Matt Butschek: Eight Months on an Isolated Island

    This week, John and Denison interview long-time friend Matt Butscheck, to learning about his experience spending 2020 isolated on a remote island in the Pacific. Matt was one of four people on the 200-acre island for 8 months, coming ashore just before quarantine began, and returning home the day of the 2020 Election. We learn about his experience, what brought him to the island, how it feeds into his efforts to be an astronaut, and what it was like returning home to a world ravaged by 2020's experiences. It's a great interview, and an all-new Catchup! Join the Discussion!

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    1 hr 31 min
  • Ep.103: Turning 2020 Strain into 2021 Gain

    This week, we're looking at what we've learned through the trials and tribulations brought on by 2020, and what can be learned for growth and gain in 2021. Typically, we all have things we can build on from the outgoing year into the incoming year. And while the Coronavirus put so many things on hold, there's still so much to be learned from such a heavy year.

    So, we dive in by taking a look at our own growth through the pandemic, what can be gained from the struggles we've faced, and how all of us can make 2021 the best year on record. It's an all-new discussion, in an all-new year! Let's get into it!

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    40 min

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