The Rithm (formerly The BlacLife Pod)

After a recap of Bryan's Thanksgiving debacle and a brief debate over apple pie, we get into the latest (stupid) cryptocurrency to cause people financial hardship, the reaction to an insurance CEO being killed, Drake's latest questionable career decision, a brief review of Kendrick Lamar's latest album and we make plans to hold one another accountable for our goals for 2025. All of that plus Alex's tips for getting a price reduction on healthcare, Markus' latest communication snafu, Bryan plans to be Forrest Gump next and much more!

On today's raucous episode, the holidays are upon us! We begin with Alex's Black Friday shopping dilemma before discussing if and how to shop Black Friday deals, why Santa Clause skips some kids' houses, if clutter causes stress, and we compare and contrast our childhood to that of our spoiled kids. All of that plus Markus can't make popcorn, Bryan's elf conspiracy theory and a breakdown of the sports spectacle of the year.

We got together Wednesday evening to  give our unfiltered thoughts on the outcome of the election. Listen at your own risk.

After one final call of action, the election talk ceases and the fun commences. The best live performances we've seen, the qualities needed to see a movie twice in theaters, being late to events, Michael Jackson's patent, Bryan's umbrella mishap, Alex's perfection, Markus' failures, how Bryan became Mr. Wonderful and so many laughs to quell you anxieties about democracy!

With one week to go, we discuss only the issues important to us and compare and contrast whose plans will better serve our needs. All of that plus Alex's precise grocery shopping schedule, Markus loves his wife, and Bryan opens up about the frustrations in caring for elderly folks.

With the election rapidly approaching, we discuss Trump's latest lies and how they are impacting people in hurricane ravaged states. The conversation continues about appealing to people's fear, how we began paying attention to politics, how we decide who to vote for and the dangers of political rhetoric. 

America avoided a prolonged Longshoreman strike last week with side coming to a tentative agreement. We ponder what we would've bought in bulk to avoid an inconveniences as well as the weird impulse purchases we've made in the past. Gen Z doesn't care about condoms. Are they stupid? We discuss the reported (silly) reasons why. All of that plus a major music streaming fraud case, disdain for free shipping minimums, crazy shower habits and why Bryan chose green.

Voting Resources

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Hurricane Helene Relief

Various Places to Donate via NPR

We begin with the latest online credit card scams, the best and worst financial tips we've received, and the times we've been scammed. We have incredible updates on a couple of news items from last week, and wonder why Diddy does not have better lawyers. All of that plus Alex explains why nothing is timeless or prophetic, Bryan loses thousands of dollars, big calf energy and surprises living in our food.