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In this episode, Derek and Cal are joined by special guest Adam Lovick (Founder of @FirstClassJerk) to discuss…
How Adam and Derek met through work
The time Adam forgot to go on mute during an all-hands Zoom with his entire company
How Adam developed a passion for travel and hospitality
The origin story of his travel content brand, First Class Jerk
How it feels to be fired by your own grandmother
The thinking behind the brand’s provocative name
Developing the “Tray Checks” social trend
What’s next for First Class Jerk
Travel Put On’s and Put Off’s
The “highly” engaging and inspiring running content of Brandon Shamy
Going par for the course with Cheeky Golf Club
The importance of consistency with social content
Ai simulations of long lost civilizations
The Zara house music dance trend
The emerging shift to high production value social content
Boyd Varty’s harrowing & hilarious tales from the Londolozi Game Reserve
Elizabeth Gilbert’s insights on personal growth and dealing with purpose anxiety
Anthony Bourdain’s original show “A Cook’s Tour”
Sports Docs on Netflix, “The Starting Five” and NHL’s “Face Off”
Why Bermuda is an underrated travel destination
Visiting the Hamptons during the offseason
Derek’s prized collection of seashells that are actually rocks
Padma Resort in Bali, Indonesia
The Surin Phuket in Thailand
Cal’s Thai origins
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Timestamps:
00:00 - INTRO
00:33 - How everyone knows each other
03:00 - Ordering food during a company Zoom meeting
05:02 - CONTENT UNFILTERED
05:03 - How Adam fell in love with travel & hospitality
08:06 - Merging travel & social content; The origins of “First Class Jerk”
13:02 - Getting laid off by your own grandmother
13:52 - The thinking behind the name First Class Jerk
16:22 - How Adam developed the viral travel trend “Tray Checks”
19:40 - What’s next for the First Class Jerk brand
22:25 - Shouting out Madison, Wisconsin
24:01 - PUT ON/PUT OFF: TRAVEL EDITION
46:39 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
46:45 - Smoking, running, & making content w/ Brandom Shamy (@shamyruns on TikTok)
51:27 - Going for consecutive pars w/ @cheekygolfclub
52:25 - An Anthony Bourdain quote about consistency
55:15 - AI videos that shows how life was in long lost civilizations
57:06 - The Zara House Music dance trend
59:00 - The emergence of highly produced social content
1:03:25 - Ep. 571 of the Tim Ferriss Podcast w/ Boyd Varty
1:07:41 - Ep. 770 of the Tim Ferriss Podcast w/ Elizabeth Gilbert
1:12:55 - Anthony Bourdain’s original show “A Cook’s Tour”
1:17:24 - Netflix Sports Docs “The Starting Five” & NHL’s “Face Off”
1:21:50 - Why Bermuda should be on your bucket list
1:25:43 - Why you should try a Dark & Stormy & how underrated Ginger Ale is
1:26:27 - The appeal of the Hamptons during its offseason
1:27:32 - Derek’s love for seashells
1:33:13 - A luxury escape, Padma Resort Ubud in Bali, Indonesia
1:34:00 - Why the Surin Phuket in Thailand is a must visit
1:35:15 - Cal reveals his Thai origins to Adam
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
The sudden resurgence of New York sports
The “Perfect Couple” and it’s plot holes
The character development in “Ted Lasso”
Soup SZN and draft their Top 5 Soups
The mischievous antics and pool splashing content of Buster the labrador
The sarcastic translations of popular rap lyrics with DJ Comerford
Whiteboard explanations of provocative news stories with The Broadcast Boys
Elaborate pranks on your parents with Corbin Millet
Reimagining popular animated series as 80s dark fantasies using AI with Knight Illusions
Using people’s names on LinkedIn as lyrics to popular songs
The wearable number tally counter that kids are going crazy for
The nostalgic vibes of Scizzie’s “Aquatic Ambience”
Emote dances IRL with Shaungotjokes
The new romantic comedy series sweeping netflix, “Nobody Wants This”
Lonely Island’s new digital short “Sushi Glory Hole”
Cal’s half-baked idea for a crowdsourcing platform that develops the plots of TV shows
Derek’s half-baked idea for a crowdsourcing app that shares restaurants’ top dishes
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Timestamps:
00:00 - INTRO
00:25 - Derek riding high with the return of NY sports
07:16 - Recapping “The Perfect Couple” & its problematic plot holes
12:45 - Why Ted Lasso is a much watch
13:50 - TOP 5: SOUP DRAFT
23:31 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
23:48 - Buster the mischievous, pool-loving labrador (@bustersworld4)
25:58 - The sarcastic art of translating rap songs w/ DJ Comerford (@djcomerfordtv)
28:07 - Whiteboard news breakdowns & comedic sports content w/ the Broadcast Boys, Lucas Brody & Nelson Vergara (@thebroadcastboys, @sohobrody, @the_deucey)
31:33 - Pranking parents for content w/ Corbin Millet (@corbinmillet)
33:13 - Turning cartoons to 80s dark fantasies using AI, Knight Illusions (@knight_illusions)
35:18 - Using names on LinkedIn as the lyrics to hit songs
37:12 - The new kid obsession of number tally counter rings
38:45 - A song that’s having everyone go nostalgic on social, “Aquatic Ambience” by Scizzie
40:36 - Turning everyones dance moves into emote packs w/ Shaungotjokes (@shaungotjokes)
43:00 - Netflix’s new must watch romantic comedy “Nobody Wants This”
44:04 - Lonely Island’s new SNL digital short “Sushi Glory Hole”
46:59 - HALF-BAKED IDEAS
47:15 - Cal pitches a crowdsourcing TV show concept
49:01 - Derek pitches a crowdsourcing restaurant app that provides their best/signature dishes
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
Their favorite sport walkouts of all time
The melodic & mesmerizing mumble rap of Future’s “Mixtape Pluto”
Royel Otis’ cover of “Linger” by the Cranberries
How TikTok trends give new life to classic songs
Communicating confidently & mastering conversations with Jefferson Fisher
Household trick shots with the Hulett Bros
On the street music voyeurism with Cheyne Gitsham
The king of sports card negotiations, Kyle Kravitz
Derek’s star-studded recap of the Fanatics x Sotheby’s Holy Grails sports card auction
The exotic animals of Mandalay Farms and its spiky star attraction
Flowers for Society, a shoe brand with serious sole
Cal’s recommended red light glasses for better sleep, Aura Optics
A half-baked idea for a surprise delivery food service
A half-baked idea for a better way to dry dishes
Whether gathering recon on restaurant menu meals is a life hack or a faux pas
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:39 - TOP 5 SPORTS WALKOUT DRAFT
0:14:42 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
0:14:51 - An out of this world album, “Mixtape Pluto” by Future
0:17:47 - Classics trending on TikTok, “Linger” by The Cranberries (Royal Otis Cover)
0:20:52 - Learning effective communication, The Mel Robbins Podcast w/ Jefferson Fisher
0:25:28 - Trickshot Siblings, @Hulett_brothers
0:28:03 - Asking strangers what songs they’re listening to w/ @slickpup (Cheyne Gitsham)
0:31:06 - Making content & deals w/ sports card hobbyist @kingofthekards (Kyle Kravitz)
0:32:06 - Shoulder to shoulder w/ Tom Brady at the Fanatics x Sotheby’s auction
0:33:52 - An exotic animal farm w/ a peculiar porcupine, @mandalayfarms
0:37:51 - Kicks made from the ground they walk on, @flowersforsociety
0:39:43 - Getting better sleep w/ Red light glasses (@auraoptics_)
0:40:50 - HALF BAKED IDEAS
0:41:02 - Surprising yourself with mystery take out meals
0:45:10 - A contraption for quicker dish drying
0:49:10 - Derek’s restaurant recon tendencies lead to a lively debate with Cal
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
Cal’s whereabouts & why he didn’t make it to the states
Put Ons & Put Offs
A hypnotizing house music track
Derek’s recap of seeing Khruangbin live in concert
The award-winning road rage thriller/dark comedy that is Beef
The killer cast of the murder mystery miniseries, The Perfect Couple
The Dave Portnoy of beer reviews @schoonerscorer
First class travel content with @firstclassjerk Adam Lovick
The father & son duo who are bridging generational gaps through music reactions
A new social trend involving parents who were breaking hearts once upon a time
A fashion brand that’s proving style is timeless with their sweet threads
Relationship insights with the Gottman Doctors
A Twenty Something Thought on the smorgasbord of people you encounter in your 20s
A Dad Thought on having to explain literally everything to your kids
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:58 - Where In the World Is Callum Sandiego?
0:04:52 - PUT ON/PUT OFF
0:21:40 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
0:21:53 - House music w/ a classical twist, Blackwater 128 Full Strings Vocal Mix - Octave One
0:23:02 - Khruangbin live in concert
0:28:26 - Road rage on the small screen, Beef
0:30:30 - A murder mystery miniseries, The Perfect Couple
0:33:56 - Drinking across the globe w/ @Schoonerscrorer
0:35:40 - Traveling in style w/ @Firstclassjerk (Adam Lovick)
0:37:48 - Music for all ages w/ @Bridgingthegapyt
0:41:05 - Boomers, the original heartbreakers, “Breaking Hearts Trend”
0:42:10 - Making your dad a fashion icon, Sweet Hat Company
0:44:33 - 50 years of relationship advice in 2 hours, The Gottman Doctors on Diary of a CEO
0:47:50 - Twenty Something Thought on the range of different types of people in their 20s
0:50:20 - Dad Thought on experiencing WWE for the first time & the struggle of having to explain EVERYTHING to your kids
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
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Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:30 - Cal’s “Yo Yo” opener: The origin story
0:01:04 - HALF BAKED IDEAS
0:01:11 - Derek’s Country Club Club
0:05:10 - Cal’s Two-Way Translation/Communication headphones
0:09:12 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
0:09:45 - Esther Perel on Tetragrammaton: Relationships & modern love
0:11:07 - Gad Saad on Diary of a CEO: Evolutionary insights into human behavior
0:11:40 - Chuck Klosterman on The Bill Simmons Podcast & his book Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
0:18:23 - The ASMR cooking sensation @Thezachchoi
0:19:55 - @Alexsedlak motivating audiences through fitness & personal growth
0:22:38 - @thejaunt guiding followers with tips on success & self-mastery
0:25:08 - @kevinhamdan reading minds on the street
0:27:00 - @megaamerican sharing earth’s beauty on social
0:29:30 - @rubennamibia providing sanctuary for orphaned wild animals in Namibia
0:33:45 - Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix comedy special “Love You”
0:36:54 - BOOK CLUB
0:37:04 - “Law of Attraction” by Esther & Jerry Hicks
0:38:22 - The excitement of discussing “The Law of Attraction” & it’s insights
0:39:55 - Shaping your reality w/ the power of thought
0:42:00 - Living with or without negative people
0:47:26 - Attraction takeaways
0:55:18 - Is placebo positivity the key to developing a real positive mindset
0:58:58 - The key to change: Letting go of the “how”
1:00:00 - Crafting the life you want
1:00:45 - World class athletes manifesting success with a positive mindset
1:01:20 - Who is Abraham Hicks
1:04:57 - 20’s Thought: Letting go of carefree moments as life changes
1:07:05 - Dad Thought: A lesson on patience
In this episode, Derek and Cal speak with our special guest Kwamzy talk…
His origins and what inspired him to start making content
His journey as a social media creator from the pandemic to the present
How he developed his trademark rap song comedy sketch clips
What it was like to reach 100K subscribers on YouTube
Advice he’d give to new content creators
Kwamzy’s top 5 rappers of all time
Put ons & Put offs for hip-hop culture, social practices, and German vs Ghanaian women
Ghanaian/Gambian rappers who should be on your radar
A rising young female drill rapper out of Chicago
Don Toliver’s Bandit club mix & the emerging musical wave blending rap and techno
Latto’s latest album
The sketch comedy creator @lenarr_young
Comedic explainer videos of old school video games/cartoons with @blackzeusx
Social branding & marketing insights from @shwinnabego
Fufu, the go-to Ghanaian dish
Kwamzy’s knowledge of rapper ad libs
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Instagram: instagram.com/@kwamzy__
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - MEET SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR, KWAMZY
03:45 - Kwamzy’s origins, influences, and inspirations
05:30 - His first viral clip
06:10 - His acting chops
10:51 - His creation process
12:50 - A day in the life of Kwamzy
14:35 - Kwamzy’s Top 5 Rappers
18:30 - Getting to 100K subscribers on YouTube and receiving a plaque
20:32 - His favorite video he’s made
22:00 - His end goal with his content
23:57 - Starter advice for content creators
27:50 - PUT ON/PUT OFF
37:11 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
37:40 - ReFlex Tha Boy
38:45 - Sarkodie
39:25 - Black Sherif
40:55 - King Promise
41:50 - Star Bandz
44:00 - Bandit (Club Mix) by Don Toliver x Acraze
45:45 - Latto’s new album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea
49:10 - Content creator Lenarr Young (@lenarrYoung)
50:38 - Quick shout outs to comedic content creators Kam Edwards and Desi Banks
52:35 - Hilarious explainer videos for throwback video games & cartoons with Mandella Eskia (@blackzeusx)
54:25 - Social insights with Ashwinn (@shwinnabego)
56:00 - Fufu the Ghanaian delicacy
59:40 - The guys play a game to test Kwamzy’s knowledge of rapper ad libs
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
Put Ons & Put Offs
Half-baked ideas for airport hotels and trading collectibles
Esther “Abraham” Hicks - the law of attraction guru
Kwamzy - the creator whose comedic skits show how your favorite songs were made
David Senra - the podcaster who extracts insights from biographies of famous founders
Clayton Chambers (Sprezza) - the men’s style content creator
Bryson Dechambeau - the pro golfer who’s also teeing up viral content
The Future of Medicine Podcast (Dr. Aaron Wenzel)
The gut cleansing effect of Gary Brecka’s 72-hour water fasts
Josh Kaufman’s TED talk on how to learn any new skill in 20 hours
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - PUT ON/PUT OFF Segment
13:31 - HALF BAKED IDEAS
13:38 - A new approach to airport hotels
17:51 - A collectible trading platform to save parents money
23:16 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
24:00 - Esther “Abraham” Hicks
25:44 - @kwamzy_ (KWAMZY)
28:25 - “David Senra Passion & Pain” Invest Like the Best Podcast w/Patrick O’Shaughnessy
31:58 - @Spr.ezza on IG (Clayton Chambers)
34:03 - @Brysondechambeau (Bryson DeChambeau)
35:37 - “The Future of Medicine” Podcast (Dr. Aaron Wenzel)
38:50 - I FOUND THIS INTERESTING
38:58 - Gary Brecka’s 72-hour water fast
42:03 - “The First 20 Hours - How to Learn Anything” TED Talk by Josh Kaufman
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Cal gives Derek a pop quiz on the Top 10 All Time NBA Scorers
05:19 - HALF BAKED IDEAS
05:58 - Cal pitches a marketplace for Ideas concept
08:13 - Derek pitches a more accessible way to find career mentors
14:32 - Team USA Basketball Superlatives
28:42 - DAD THOUGHTS
32:25 - LET ME PUT YOU ON
32:35 - Why Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are the most secure in the game
35:45 - The rise of country rap/Whiskey Whiskey by Moneybagg Yo ft. Morgan Wallen
38:56 - Discovering the hypnotic grooves of the band Goose
41:44 - I FOUND THIS INTERESTING:
41:56 - Morgan Nelson’s inventive approach to brainwashing yourself for success every morning
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
Put Ons & Put Offs
Half-baked ideas for applying sunscreen & aggregating crypto
The longevity benefits of goodbye kisses & hugs before work
Why there might not be a better gig than being a food influencer
The “Oh no!” monkey meme
A TikTok trend specifically for boomers
The power of storytelling on social
The distinction between creators & influencers
Relationship insights from a divorce expert
Emerging music artists Samara Cyn & Ian
Youth sports championship dad thoughts
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:06 - Put On/Put Off segment
11:18 - Half Baked Idea segment
17:40 - Saving money like everyone else
21:12 - I Found This Interesting segment
20:45 - Socially Appealing segment
21:10 - @Jacksdiningroom - food influencer
26:57 - “Oh No!” meme
29:06 - 80’s TikTok dance challenge for parents
32:06 - @xeviuniverse - green screen storyteller
33:55 - Creators vs Influencers
37:00 - Let Me Put You On segment
37:10 - The Diary of a CEO with divorce expert James Sexton
40:10 - Samara Cyn & Ian
43:25 - Dad Thoughts segment
In this episode, Derek and Cal talk…
Put Ons & Put Offs
Derek’s Million Dollar Baby fatigue
Cal’s choice for song of the summer
Mesmerizing stroll videos by black fraternities & sororities
Compelling mIni golf content
An adorable K9 food Influencer
The politeness or lack thereof in communicating with AI
Birds chirping in the morning & their incredible effect on plants
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Put On/Put Off segment
11:55 - Million Dollar Baby fatigue
16:15 - Cal’s song of the summer
17:44 - TikTok rabbit holes
18:18 - Stroll videos by black fraternities & sororities
20:45 - Mini golf content
21:50 - @Bella_maligator - the K9 TikTok food influencer
24:35 - A discussion on how we communicate/treat our AI
27:10 - I Found This Interesting segment
27:23 - Birds chirping in the morning and its scientific effect on plants
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