The Conversationalist Ep. 63 is the definition of “one sip turns into a whole episode.”

We start with pickle juice payback (yes, it’s as nasty as it sounds), lock in Super Bowl picks, and then bounce through culture, sports, and the kind of debates that only happen when four guys are way too comfortable on microphones.

Ryan breaks down Apple TV’s Hijack (Idris Elba), including the rating, the premise, and the subscription fatigue we all feel in our souls.

Then we get into Olympics talk (including the most important debate of all time: why competitive eating isn’t an Olympic sport), and finish with NBA chaos—including Harden fit conversations, team pace debates, and a rant about athletes saying $100M isn’t enough to live on.

Hosts: Ryan, Rich, Lewis, Mark

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Ryan, Richard, and Lewis are back on The Conversationalist—minus sweet Mark this week—starting with Edmonton’s cold snap and a little parking spot beef, then sliding into the bigger question:

When something happens outside the arena… why would a league cancel the game? And are we setting a precedent that’s more about optics than logic?

From there, we zoom out into the “rage-bait” incentive structure: how outrage can drive attention (positive or negative), and why that same energy shows up in social media and even modern movies.

Then we wrap with movie talk, early Oscars picks, and the pickle juice bet that refuses to die.

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Welcome back to The Conversationalist by Spare Bedroom Studios — the roundtable where we try to understand the week… and occasionally fail in real time.

This episode starts with a petty breakup story straight out of a sitcom, then spirals into AI deepfakes, “signals” like Pentagon pizza orders, CES robots, a debate over a possible “sin tax”, music talk (J. Cole/Drake/Kendrick), and a big run of movie + horror conversation — before wrapping with sports/coaching and what’s changing with player leverage.

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The Conversationalist Ep 61 — We’re back after a “two-week break” turned into a four-week break, and we jump straight into 2026 resolutions, wild headlines, and a True/False predictions.

In this episode:

-New Year’s resolutions (and calling ourselves out)

-Political chaos + “can we plow the roads first?” energy

-The Minnesota daycare fraud story + scam logic breakdown

-True/False: 2026 predictions (GTA, Marvel, streaming, etc.)

-Movie talk: Timothée, Dune debates, villains, and more

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In this episode of Solo Spotlight, Ryan MacDougall sits down with independent reggae artist Caleb Hart for a focused conversation on longevity, discipline, and building a sustainable creative career outside the traditional music industry.

Caleb shares his journey as a fully independent artist — from touring and live performance to adapting his hustle in the modern streaming era. Throughout the conversation, he breaks down the difference between short-term attention and long-term artistry, the role of feedback in growth, and how artists can stay grounded while navigating criticism, pressure, and changing industry expectations.

This episode explores what it really means to build something over time — not just in music, but in any creative or entrepreneurial path. From finding balance between craft and accessibility to understanding the value of small wins, this conversation offers practical insight for artists, creators, and anyone working to build something on their own terms.

f you’re an artist, creative, or entrepreneur looking for grounded perspective and real-world experience, this episode offers thoughtful insight without hype or shortcuts.

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If you enjoyed this conversation and want to support Caleb Hart, check out his music and ongoing projects below. Supporting independent artists directly helps them continue creating, touring, and building sustainable careers on their own terms.

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Direct support: Consider supporting through his Patreon to help fund independent music and future projects

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In this bonus episode of The Conversationalist, Ryan + Rich sit down with a subscription-based content creator to talk about the real behind-the-scenes side of the creator economy: money, boundaries, privacy, stigma, and the weird world of parasocial relationships.

This conversation stays grounded in the human + business + safety side of online creation — not shock value.

Important note: This episode is for discussion and understanding. We don’t share explicit content, and we don’t link to adult material.

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It’s our first official Christmas Special and we went full extended cut. Mimosas on the table, four hosts on the mics, and one last banger before a short holiday break.

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The tip screen is asking questions it has no business asking.

In Episode 59 of The Conversationalist, Ryan, Rich, Mark, and Sweet Lu get into the “support local” guilt trip, tipping culture getting out of hand, businesses that somehow stay open forever, AI in music, celebrity philanthropy (impact vs optics), and the timeless debate: are man colds real?

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Welcome back to The Conversationalist — the only show where a simple conversation about comedy somehow spirals into puppy yoga allegations, cartel hitmen, $7.5 million storage lockers, and whether any of us would snitch for a life-changing bag.

In Episode 58, Ryan, Rich, Lewis, and Mark dive into one of the wildest mixes of topics we’ve had in a while. We kick things off with arena comedy vs. club comedy, roast Jake Paul’s “legacy,” break down the story of a former Olympian turned cartel murderer, debate whether $15M is enough to turn state’s witness, and then somehow pivot into hygiene crimes and loofah conspiracies.

Oh — and Lewis defends puppy yoga like it's a religion.

The Conversationalist is four friends — Ryan, Rich, Mark, and Lewis — debating everything from sports and politics to shower routines and puppy yoga crimes. If it's in the news, on your timeline, or keeping you up at night, it’s probably getting roasted here.

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Welcome back to The Conversationalist, where strong opinions and questionable takes are a lifestyle choice.

In Episode 57, Ryan, Rich, and Lewis dive into a hilariously chaotic stretch of topics — from aging, birthdays, and shrinking social bandwidth… to Edmonton’s homeless warming bus… to a wild Indian cow-poop festival that sparks a real conversation about cultural traditions and whether documenting them counts as “racist” or just honest journalism.

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This episode contains humor, cultural commentary, and personal opinions. Nothing here is meant to disrespect any culture, tradition, or community. We explore topics with curiosity, not judgment.

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