The Chris Ham podcast

A slight delay between episodes but we are back!  I preview episdoes to come and set the table to announce our newest additon to the family and talk COV-19 or "Corona". (0:00-4:40) 

We dive into the current state of Corona globally and nationally, and how it is affecting quality of life, the economy, and stoking fear.  I also talk about the importance of social distancing and some of the externalities created.  (4:43-25:23)

I discuss Trump's handling of the Corona virus and why America botched this. (25:26-30:49)

I discuss the strange sports landscape with Corona(30:52-32:51)

I discuss labor and delivery of our 2nd daughter and what makes having 2 kids challenging(33:32-49:44)

Popoffs/T.O.A.T s-  "Race Card"; Cheese; Bezos; Concerned Doggy(49:47-55:31)

SHORT AND SWEET EPISODE!

I start the episode talking about how my wife can go into labor any minute and I have a lot of things to do once that happens! (0:00-4:30)

I then segue to a discussion around the Zero Year or Curse of Tippecannoe every 20 years for the president elect- SPOILER ALERT- It's 2020.  (4:30-8:30)

We then hop into politics- I start with talking about how politics dictate your professional path & then we give an update on the 2020 Democratic Primary where I contrast the economic positions of Bern and Diamond Joe Biden(8:33-18:08)

You can be nice without being friendly and friendly without being nice.  There are plenty of other traits that mistakenly get paired(18:53-21:54)

Pop Offs- Coronavirus; Hoodies/Sunglasses indoors; Girl Energy; Liking FB posts(21:57-25:57)

I start talking about how we avoided the leap year baby!  (0:00-2:19)

Death/Birth Parallels- Only those closest really give a $hit  (2:22-8:57)

We bought a car and it was a good experience! I talk about why and a fascinating Sales Manager(9:00-19:10)

I talk about how I love California and why I love it so much even though I have never lived there(19:13-29:33)

Quick Super Tuesday preview and Dems in the field snapshot(30:07-34:29)

Pop Offs- Duvet Covers; Daylight Pivots; Bathroom Attendants; Grandpa Guido Gym Character(34:32-42:39)

I start by ranting and raving about a police car taking up a REGULAR parking spot (0:00-2:01) 

I then segue to talk about the agony of car shopping and why I need a 7-seater(2:02-7:19) 

I discuss my love for fountain soda and how it doesn't fit my demographic(7:22-11:23) 

Then I go into why having a leap year baby would suck(11:26-14:39) 

I discuss how our last time doing most activiites in life is not known as we are doing them(14:42-21:20) 

2020 Dem primary and election snapshot(22:04-27:39) 

Pop Offs- Pixie Cuts, Taysom Hill, NYC Homeless, Avocado buying(27:42-31:17)

On this episode I talk about President's Day and why it is a footnote to what this weekend means to me(0:00-12:01) 

I segue into the dark subject of satan and how a new show provides an explanation to inexplicable crime(12:05-20:14) 

I move onto the 2020 Democratic Primary and why people have to cool it with narratives and how who you like doesn't always fit neatly into what others might place you on a spectrum(20:58-31:03) 

Pop Offs- F&CKING NOT DUCKING!; 3 year olds aren't babies; dad life/bachelor car; handshake time maximums; nicer to dogs; menacing group dynamics; elevator entitlments; new political activism strategy(31:08-41:21)

Buckle up!  This is a long epside.  Superbowl Recap and Pop Offs at the end.

My colorful and raspy wife, Jen Ham, joins the pod again to talk about a whole bunch of stuff! 

Politics- We start talking about how our daughter’s breathing resembles an old Irishman then segue to my food routines and seamlessly transition to talk about how town vibes mirror political preferences and values of the inhabitants, why independents are very important in our circles, “socialism” as a dirty word and the frustration of those who identify as “socially liberal and fiscally conservative”- say what you mean! (1:57-39:11)

Pop Culture/Random Stories- 

I recap Superbowl 54 solo and talk about Mahomes' greatness overshadowed by Andy Reid, did everyone forget Tyreek Hill is a terrible guy? And the top 5 storylines as we go into the off-season(1:20:17-1:28:14)

Pop Offs- Labor Position for Husbands; Lazy Dads; No Fans Left? HAHA; Wasted Height; Buttered Bagels(1:28:18-1:39:30)

I start with the widespread intense Kobe Bryant sadness (0:00-13:26)

I segue to Bill De Blasio as a joke of a NYC mayor and why his homeless approach doesnt work (14:47-20:34)

Preview of Super Bowl 54- Is the game in general a bit overrated?? Mahomes, Jimmy G, Andy Reid, and Robert Saleh's shiny bald head (21:19-29:43)

NEWLY BRANDED RANTS/HOT TAKES- "POP OFFS"- Secretaries, Band-aid colors, Racially unaware casting AGAIN, Antonio Brown, Dog quirks, Nicknames, Surgical Masks (29:46-40:07)

I start discussing hoarding versus tossing and nesting for baby #2 (0:00-5:31)

I discuss how great Indian food is and what to order.  Also, I love pizza but I'm not a pizza purist(5:32 -17:02)

I segue to a commentary on couple friendships and talk about lost friendships over the last 5 years(17:05-29:05)

NFL Championship Game recap- Mahomes is a stud, Aaron Rodgers is a lot more Kirk Cousins than Russell Wilson then we give recognition to bi-racial role model Jeter and HOF & Eli Manning has been maligned but is special (29:53-35:34)

Hot Takes/Rants- Using gf/bf age threshold revision; Greenwich is entitled; An aloof local dad(35:37-41:16)

I start raving about how great airpods are! (0:00-5:29)

I then segue to a coupel disturbing news headlines highlighted by how carrying a knife is darker and more twisted than even a gun(5:29-11:49)

I contrast city and suburban living (11:52-18:43)

I then get fired up about the NFL Divionsal Round and do a recap of each team that played last week(19:27-26:43)

NFL Ham Hot Butter Knife PIcks ATS(26:47-32:15)

2 Hot Takes- Bathroom Stalls& "girlfriend/boyfriend"(32:18-34:35)

3 Rants- Driving school common sense, Remote Controls, Bad Casting on Modern Family(34:35-38:34)