EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 49 MIN
#28 - Earthquakes, TikTok Chaos, Amazon Scams, and Gaming Dreams
from Helical Brew · host Sura Hadi | Mike Ouren
▶️ Hosts: Sura Hadi & Mike Ouren📻 Between AI episodes, we’re keeping it casual - over earthquakes, TikTok confessions, Amazon scams, PS5 dreams, and nostalgic tales of moving and gaming through the decades.This Helical Brew Intermission brings Sura and Mike into an unfiltered conversation across tech chaos, gaming nostalgia, and retail horror stories, all fueled by caffeine and a little friendly PS4 shaming.🔹 Earthquake dog-parent panic in San Diego🔹 Why we finally joined TikTok (and what Helix Brewing has to do with it)🔹 Amazon scams, fake returns, and the art of "just throw it away"🔹 Gaming dreams: PS5 upgrades, F1 racing, Verdansk casuals & The Sims🔹 How moving houses makes you a minimalist (or a madman)🔹 Call of Duty, Mortal Kombat, Civilization — the games that keep on giving🍻 Whether you're earthquake-dodging, gaming marathoning, or just TikToking into the future - we’ve got your back.🎧 Subscribe for more episodes, AI deep-dives, and stories from the bleeding edge of science, tech, and culture: https://linktr.ee/helicalbrew📅 Episode Premiere: Sunday at 7:00 AM PT🎙 Join the conversation next week!🔔 Subscribe & Like if this made you laugh, cringe, or feel seen.⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS - NAVIGATE THE EPISODE00:00 Cold Open: Disappearing Chairs & Gamer Chaos00:24 Welcome to Helical Brew + TikTok Launch02:04 Helix Brewing + Korean BBQ Adventures04:22 Earthquake Hits During Recording06:34 Landlines and RJ11 Relics07:13 Scotch Glass Wars & Barkeeper Memories09:18 Arabic Love Words and French-Arabic Rap13:11 Bootleg DVDs & Amazon Scams16:00 Retail Scams at Target + Return Horror Stories20:04 Amazon Delivery Rants and Uber Eats Fails22:03 Park the Car: Boston Parking App Idea24:35 Bay Area vs San Diego: Pace of Life29:18 TikTok Launch + Potato AI Gets Funded34:40 Gaming Dreams: Verdansk Casuals & Future Stream49:21 Outro: Subscribe and Follow Helical Brew!📌 NEED QUICK HIGHLIGHTS? WATCH OUR SHORTS:▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/OTisxd1Eims?si=QSs-xC4-8ytkua87▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/4ADGHGl0dRs?si=SA_I4oEAPAkl2vaE▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/Nk6FO18GhxA?si=1K1McxXaRju33W3g▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/Lnjg8sKZ8kA?si=acpCoNR7D0HroDxB▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/nQpD8mZJk4o?si=07CNW5Uovu817vt2#HelicalBrew #HelicalBrewIntermission #Podcast #ScienceCulture #GamingPodcast #TechChaos #TikTokLaunch #PS5Upgrade #EarthquakeStories #AmazonFails #ScienceHumor #PodcastLife #SciComm #NerdCulture #HelixBrewing #viralshort #biotech #funny #podcastclips #labautomation #science #viralshorts #viralreels #science #helicalbrew #podcastlife #gamingcommunity #tiktoklaunch #amazonfinds
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#28 - Earthquakes, TikTok Chaos, Amazon Scams, and Gaming Dreams
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