Champagne Sharks

On this episode, Trevor, Ken and Mario talk hip hop, and raps relationship to white culture, all kicked off by and revolving around a discussion about Drake, and his recent triple drop. This is a free AUDIO ONLY episode.  To get access to Video Episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode, Trevor, Ken and Mario sit down to chop it up about mental health as it relates to themselves and to their families. This is a free unlocked AUDIO ONLY episode.  To get access to Video episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode, Trevor is joined by Luke McGowan-Arnold Luke, a Black writer from Rockford, Illinois based in Philly, covering American subcultures, Black experiences, and social movements. His work appears in Chicago Review of Books and The Metropolitan Review.   Notes From This Show: Irregular Notes – https://irregularnotes.substack.com/ Searching For Bigger – https://www.metropolitanreview.org/p/searching-for-bigger How To Write an American Novel – https://lilmamahumor.com/p/how-to-write-an-american-novel Rough Drafts Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rough-drafts/id1772169326 DJ Clue talks Roc Marci & says he doesn’t think the label “Underground Hip-Hop” is relevant anymore – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhRfQ-pxwyk This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On todays episode Trevor and Ken sit down and discuss just how bad everything seems to have gotten. Links in this episode can be found at: State Of The Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvIZaz16DI0 Racial Preferences: https://www.tiktok.com/@nuri.robinson/video/7610905292087266573?_r=1&_t=ZT-94KotQog1Vu

On this bonus episode, Ken and Mario give us another West Coast Sharks hip-hop deep dive; focusing on what it takes to be a good MC, and what makes a great album. PLZ NOTE:  Due to some tech difficulties during the recording, Marios audio was affected negatively but we did our best to bring it up and out so you can enjoy the conversation. To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode, Trevor and Ken get into the pro’s and con’s of ‘The Fall Off’, in a track by track breakdown. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode Trevor and Ken welcome guest Rich Moses on the show to talk hip-hop, culture, and the diddy diddling disaster doc “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”. Links from the show: Diana Ross – Workin Overtime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnDN6_CkXvc Flashbeagle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RxUF6U6O-I EsDeeKid ft Timothee Chalamet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57C13H0BnnU People Under The Stair – OSTs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGfP9MFFgIE This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this special West Coast Sharks episode, Ken and Mario open it up about family, hitting middle age and everything that comes along with getting older.  Then for the main topic, the Sharks take us back to the shows origins and discuss how Champagne Sharks has been shaped and changed over time. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode Trevor, Ken and Mario continue the conversation started in CS 650: Gone Platinum.  The party is officially over, and there are some factions who are unwilling to let it go.  Living vicariously thru live streamers, not admitting when your leader lost, the Sharks chomp into all the false pretenses that make up our current popular culture. ATTN:  For deeper context to this episodes conversation listen to “CS 650: Gone Platinum” first. Links From This Episode; The End of The Millnial Lifestyle Subsidy – https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/06/uber-ride-share-prices-high-inflation/661250/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario cirlce up to deep dive on hip-hop.  Death Row on the West Coast, Posi-Rap on the East, this episodes gets deep in the Old School and how it compares to the New School. Links From This Episode: The Chronic Pre-Sale Commercial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPs11_OvEfQ The End of The Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy – https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/06/uber-ride-share-prices-high-inflation/661250/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode, Trevor and Ken dive into the discourse around Charlie Kirk, and what it says about our society, and the changes it’s going thru. Show Notes: https://youtu.be/HZFhCyV0Jck?si=JUZj2IFL7snPe8qT https://youtu.be/D7XyhHLv6cI?si=MjwB4Fw7DNvIbeJ6 https://youtu.be/eIVxTY7SfNw?si=a6FGkeK7M3mYFvnl https://youtu.be/YaIEWm0_k4U?si=FGNYfD8r1rqCCOsI https://youtu.be/DUA5AxGTvzc?si=byuRZAWqQEjYmhWB https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMSc41/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMrBRR/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdM6Lqo/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMWyQk/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMwVgt/ This is a free episode.  To get access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Trevor stops in really quick to give an update on why the show has been trying to play catch-up. New material is in the can and on the way very soon! To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken, Mario, Vida, Jason England and Michael R Jackson coterie together to talk shop about, review and rate the new movie Sinners.  SPOILER FILLED REVIEW EPISODE. This is a patreon only episode for paid subscribers.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest, Monia Ali to discuss fandom, shipdom and the business that surrounds both.  Monia is a fandom critic and researcher, documenting the consecration & corporate exploitation of fandom, and contextualizing the rise of stans in our cultural ecosystem.  You can read more from Monia on Medium at https://exiledfan.medium.com/ and on Substack at https://substack.com/@exiledfan This is Part 2 of a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest, Monia Ali to discuss fan-dom, ship-dom and the business that surrounds both.  Monia is a fandom critic and researcher, documenting the consecration & corporate exploitation of fandom, and contextualizing the rise of stans in our cultural ecosystem.  You can read more from Monia on Medium at https://exiledfan.medium.com/ and on Substack at https://substack.com/@exiledfan This is Part 1 of a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week, Trevor and Ken kick it off will the Diddy trial as an example of a new type of person who likes to be the defacto expert on whatever is trending in the media.  Then the conversation turns to the new movie ‘Sinners’ and the buzz its creating around the net. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor Mario and Ken gather up and open the show with a conversation on conspiracy in Hollywood – what would you do for fame?  And of course when you get the Three Amigos together some time will be spent on hip-hop and basketball.  All of these topics plus more combine to create a narrative of the “spam-a-fication” of modern American life. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by Teen Sheng to talk about his new article and the Vibecession we are finding ourselves in. Links for this episode can be found at: •Teen’s Substack Article – https://interarma.substack.com/p/the-potemkin-economy-and-the-origins •The Onuha Brothers Scammers – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ecTFUjch_g&ab_channel=SpencerCornelia This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week we continue the conversation Trevor, Mario and Ken began in episode 633 on the current culture of deciding actions are not worth trying if it gets too difficult.  Using LeBron and Drake as examples and focusing on the player commitment level in the NBA and in modern era hip-hop, the Sharks dive deep on why these people act the way they do. This is part 2 of an extended conversation available for patreon members.  Although it is not totally necessary, if you have note listened to episode 633: ‘Try Hard pt 1’ we suggest doing so first for a deeper context of the conversation. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by returning guest Jacob Silverman to continue the conversation surrounding Silicon Valleys current self-imposed role in politics and in running the government.  Jacob Silverman is an independent journalist in New York, the co-author of the New York Times best seller “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud” (Abrams, 2023), and the author of “Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection” (HaperCollins, 2015). Silverman is currently working on a book about the the reactionary tilt of Silicon Valley elites, which will be published by Bloomsbury in 2025.  You can learn more about Silverman and his writings at: https://www.jacobsilverman.com/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Mario and Ken get together to chop it up on the current culture of deciding its not worth trying if it gets too difficult.  Using LeBron and Drake as examples and focusing on the player commitment level in the NBA, the Sharks dive deep on why these people act the way they do. This is part 1 of an extended conversation available for patreon memebers. Links in this episode can found at: How Not to Talk to Your Kids – https://archive.ph/zMosz How Lil Wayne RUINED Rap – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38b_-TRcAMA&ab_channel=Top5Troy This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest Edward Niedermeyer to discuss  his book ‘Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors’.  Edward is an American author, analyst, and critic who focuses on the automotive industry and mobility innovation. His writing has been published in The New York Times, The Truth About Cars, and The Wall Street Journal. Niedermeyer cohosts The Autonocast, a podcast about autonomous vehicles technology and its effects. Links in this episode can be found at: Ludiscours: The Unvarnished Story Of Tesla Motors – https://www.porchlightbooks.com/product/ludicrous-the-unvarnished-story-of-tesla-motors–edward-niedermeyer/isbn/9781948836128 The Autonocast – https://www.autonocast.com/

This week Trevor, Vida and Ken squad up to talk about the movie ‘Blink Twice’ and its relationship to the every day occurrences it attempts to depict.  A psychological thriller[5] film directed and produced by Zoë Kravitz (in her directorial debut) from a script she wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum. The film stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Kyle MacLachlan, Geena Davis, and Alia Shawkat. It tells the story of a group of people invited to the private island of a billionaire tech mogul as something strange happens with the attendees. **THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS** Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: Blink Twice: Zoë Kravitz and Naomi Ackie on Making People the Right Kind of Uncomfortable and How Channing Tatum Helped Change the Ending  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/blink-twice-zoe-kravitz-and-naomi-ackie-ending-spoilers-interview?srsltid=AfmBOoo7YLjsYzaUBkzc8I-Mw_oY_TJ86Tm_PXIt6jR_CBg9shP9gRCc Blink Twice Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending https://thedirect.com/article/blink-twice-ending This is a patreon only episode for paid subscribers.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest Jacob Silverman to discuss Silicon Valleys role in politics and Elon/Zuckerberg’s interests in “getting” political.  Jacob Silverman is an independent journalist in New York, the co-author of the New York Times best seller “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud” (Abrams, 2023), and the author of “Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection” (HaperCollins, 2015). Silverman is currently working on a book about the the reactionary tilt of Silicon Valley elites, which will be published by Bloomsbury in 2025.  You can learn more about Silverman and his writings at: https://www.jacobsilverman.com/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken sit down to chop it up about the over-inflated male ego and the beta-alpha relationship a “certain type” of fan likes to fall in to with a “certain type” of celebrity.  Continuing the fun fest of dragging drake for his inability to correctly handle any situation he puts himself in, the cult of personality around elon musk, the tech industry concept of “disruption”, trump coin and g6 priests stalling out; its all on the chopping block. Links for this episode can be found at: Full Interview: Preacher Kenneth Copeland Defends Lavish Lifestyle – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LtF34MrsfI Why Rihanna Rejected Drake – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djMszSlOaMA smoking jacket drake – https://x.com/kirawontmiss/status/1886833369507410282?s=46&mx=2 gettin goofy w/ lebron – https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ue1mj/drake_meets_lebron_james_appears_to_be_very/?rdt=64390   This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest Dr. Jesse Smith to discuss his article ‘Sociology in the Age of Trump: The Clash of Deep Stories on the Left and Right’.  Dr. Smith received his PhD in sociology and demography from Penn State University in 2023. Prior to his graduate training in sociology, Dr. Smith obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. He spent several years in south-central Indiana working in the fields of mental health, addictions treatment, and child services. Dr. Smith’s research interests are diverse, focusing on such topics as religious nationalism, moral development, and the transmission of faith between generations. His work has been published in journals such as Sociology of Religion, Journal of Marriage and Family, Socius, and Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion Links in this episode can be found at: “Sociology in the Age of Trump: The Clash of Deep Stories on the Left and Right” https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2024/04/93081/ “The Right Has Become Post-Religious” https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2023/07/89591/ “Fear and Loathing across Party Lines: New Evidence on Group Polarization” https://sci-hub.ru/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ajps.12152 “The Deep Story Beneath the Big Lie” https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-deep-story-beneath-the-big-lie/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor sits down with Alex Skopic to talk about his article on Vivek Ramaswamy, and what he means to the new political landscape.  Alex Skopic is presently Associate Editor at Current Affairs and you can find his writings both fiction and non-fiction on his website https://alexskopic.com/ Links for this episode can be found at: Alex’s article https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/2023/12/the-lessons-of-vivek The Trump question with Mehdi Hasan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGBZNe4YvU&t=899s&ab_channel=VivekRamaswamy The Tweet https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1872312139945234507?mx=2 The economic rant retweeted by Wall Street Apes https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1877846116529558005?s=46 This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Mario and Ken talk tech as elon lets it be known what he thinks of american workers.  The future of education and certain jobs both have a chance of disappearing with elon and trump coming in to power, and The Sharks got some thoughts about that. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor sits down with Nitish Pahwa (https://www.nitishpahwa.com/) and Mo Diggs (https://supculture.substack.com/) to talk about what to expect over the next 4 years when Trump jumps back into the oval office while comparing it to what we’ve had in the past. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/118584849  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor sits down solo to discuss the scams being run on both sides of the aisle; but how they are ran are grossly different.  With a deep dive into examples, this episode looks into the concept that just because you cant see the grift, doesn’t mean its not there but now it appears the average American is hoping to get in on the con. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: The girls who screamed at Bernie Sanders https://x.com/lhfang/status/1861554100430835821 Would a Group Opposed to Police Blow the Whistle on Its Founder? https://archive.ph/QNao9#selection-4489.0-4489.64 Time’s Up helping accused people like Andrew Cuomo https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/27/times-up-tina-tchen-resigns-andrew-cuomo Crypto Cash Flooding Election https://www.cbsnews.com/video/crypto-cash-election-influence-60-minutes-video-2024-12-08/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TmuLMwfwSM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TmuLMwfwSM Ozy Media Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozy_Media Fargo Black Lives Matter activist charged with felony theft https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/10/15/fargo-black-lives-matter-activist-charged-with-felony-theft/?outputType=amp Black Lives Matter activists accuse executive of stealing $10 million in donor funds https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna46481 Black Lives Matter activist sentenced for fundraiser fraud; took thousands for expensive lifestyle: report https://www.foxnews.com/world/black-lives-matter-activist-sentenced-fundraiser-fraud-took-expensive-lifestyle-report.amp Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong https://archive.ph/X0S65#selection-435.0-435.69 How Ozy Fest Was About To Become The Next Fyre Festival — Until A Heat Wave (And Insurance Claim) Bailed Them Out https://archive.ph/DxOH3#selection-361.0-361.114 Sociology in the Age of Trump: The Clash of Deep Stories on the Left and Right https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2024/04/93081/ “It Came From Something Awful” by Dale Beran https://www.amazon.com/Came-Something-Awful-Accidentally-Donald/dp/1250189748 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at [Patreon link to Part 2].  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken, and Mario gather up and start the show with a breakdown on the current political goings on in the online discourse, then for part 2 the Sharks get into Drakes UMG petition that has only added fuel to his downfall. Its an extended session so get comfortable because the Sharks are feasting for the holidays. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: The Case for Myron from Fresh and Fit being closeted https://www.youtube.com/live/uE0MCTAfSvw?si=nqE4hmip-Ay6TSIP Xevi breaking down Drake’s petition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnTZoAxsqGE&ab_channel=Xevi Drake petition: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/files/2024/11/drake-petition.pdf This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/117263724.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken sit down to talk about the continued fall out of post election america. As the online conversation continues to be an echo chamber of 2016 The Sharks are here to talk sense into ya. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: VP Harris’ ‘coronation’ was an ‘epic disaster,’ says DNC official: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3alzdNWoylQ Harris Campaign DEEP IN DEBT After MILLIONS WASTED on Celebrity Events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baYPnwi6Hnw This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/116341649.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week we have all the Sharks; Trevor, Kenny, Mario and Vida are all here to discuss what went down on Tuesday night. Thats right, its an election special! Links mentioned in this episode: Behavior Altering Parasites https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDfaQ-NUeLM&ab_channel=NewYorkPost https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO-4f41Gaf8&ab_channel=Frankenscience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vijGdWn5-h8&ab_channel=NationalGeographic Poorly Received Breakfast Club Town Hall with Charlamagne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L4sts7I3xI&t=2823s&ab_channel=BreakfastClubPower105.1FM 2024 Democratic Convention Roll Call With Diversity Overkill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYMSIuxXFY Kamala Harris Word Salad Segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65NJiBh7Cro&t=183s&ab_channel=TheHill This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free over at www.patreon.com/posts/115641622  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken welcome guests Mischa Webley and Hasaan Thomas on to the show to talk about about their new web series ‘Hasaan Hates Portland’. Hasaan Hates Portland is a dark comedy web series about a black man trying to navigate his way through the whitest – and weirdest – city in America. You can check out the show at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YGpHvieaXM&t=5s https://www.tiktok.com/@hasaanhatesportland https://www.instagram.com/hasaanhatesportland/?hl=en This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario kick off the show with a little bit of sports talk and then kick the conversation over to the FBA. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor takes a solo trip down the rabbit hole that is Wall Street. Thinking what others may think others are thinking is the name of the game and the price to play depends on how liquid you can get. So bust out the financial times because this episode is all about stocks. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario kick it off with Lil Wayne, the Super Bowl, Kendrick and Drake + Black people are corny; all to show the lengths people will go to for a chance to go viral or stay in the spotlight… WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_9NhXfpAWt/?igsh=NzRxb290c3poaGF2 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at [Patreon link to Part 2].  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken and Mario give the listeners the bout they’ve been asking for. This episode is all about boxing and politics; when the contenders aren’t in the ring and the cameras are off, they are working together to run the match. It’s fight night in america. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken and Mario sit down for a special West Coast episode. Kicking off the conversation w/ the change in how sports journalism is presented, and the TMZ-ification of journalism in general; the way we interact with the world now has as much nutritional value as ordering the #4 deep-fried at the fast-food drive-thru. Like only the West Coast Sharks can, this free flowing conversation covers all the nooks and crannies of life in the modern age, while at its core is an exploration of the way some people chose to interact with each other and try to find love from isolated spaces. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week, Trevor and Ken break down the DNC convention in all its glitch and glory. Links in this episode: DNC Roll Call https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMYMSIuxXFY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=divCJN88kkw Central Park 5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yW0sEkWHyY https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/30/arts/television/when-they-see-us-real-story.html https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/koch-central-park-five-and-end-doubt/ This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by returning guest and fan favorite, Chris Jesu Lee, and new guest Ross Barkan.  Ross Barkan is a novelist and journalist from New York. He’s a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and a columnist for Crain’s. His next novel, Glass Century, will be published in 2025. He can be found at his Substack, Political Currents.  Chris is a writer living and working in NYC. You can find his writings at the Cleveland Review of Books, Current Affairs, and Plan A Magazine and on his Substack .  Todays conversation is about VP picks (taped 08/05/2024) and the state of affairs in the RNC, according to Ross, and how the Dems are setting up for the remainder of the election cycle. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA ([email protected]). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken, and Trevor keep the conversation going on todays top headlines and politics. Megan Thee Stallion is making waves and social media is riding the waves and “FR bussin’ on Harris’s rizz”… All that to say, the online discourse has devolved into games rather a seeking of the truth, and the sharks are here to clear the board. Show Notes: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/megan-thee-stallion-harris-rally-conservative-reactions-1235071528/ https://www.theonion.com/why-cant-anyone-tell-im-wearing-this-business-suit-iron-1819584239 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/109351776.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken, Trevor and Mario sit down to talk politics. The left took zero seconds to fully fall in line and defend Kamala in the hopes of a “2008 is Great” renascence; meanwhile the right has gone full-on racist and misogynist. Plus, DEI has DIEd.. Show links: Two Champagne Sharks Youtube videos: D.E.I. is about to D.I.E. https://www.youtube.com/live/SSutOv7Sr6g?si=_pz3rnAMI7HoyCan The Black Lives Matter Cash Grab https://youtu.be/QOzwxTHsXgQ?si=cCGkHpPh2kbmwMbr John Deere DEI: https://www.businessinsider.com/john-deere-ditches-dei-policies-conservative-activists-lgbtq-pride-pronoun-2024-7 https://www.advocate.com/business/john-deere-eliminates-dei https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/07/17/john-deere-dei-programs/74443276007/ Microsoft DEI: https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-layoffs-dei-leader-email-2024-7 The Plea for a Black Woman VP: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngelaRye/videos/joe-biden-owes-black-women/283001806167513/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/14/black-women-are-democrats-most-reliable-voting-bloc-heres-how-joe-biden-can-win-us-over/ Republicans Getting Racist and Sexist: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/22/politics/video/kamala-harris-burchett-dei-hire-charlamagne-tha-god-angela-rye-lead-digvid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plN4eR5A6Is&ab_channel=10NewsFirst https://youtu.be/VmIfUGVoyqc?si=6RPVCabBG2x7LwHn Vivek Ramaswamy Prediction About Kamala” https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1815093862748303795 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/108938247.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken and Trevor kick things off with a discussion around the concept of “fleeing” and differences of what that means here in america and over-seas; and when peoples from other lands come here and begin to critique the ways of life of Black americans and ask the question “what exactly is the point of the critique, at the end of the day”. Then the conversation turns to that one guys ear, as the Sharks experience the failed attempt in real time and all the issues plaguing the DNC. And of course the conversation is peppered with hip-hop and hollywood This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/108245211.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Mario and Ken sit down and talk about West Coast living. Kicking off the conversation talking about the threads that connect all the West Coast to each other, from LA to the Bay to Portland and Seattle, then switching to the Pop-Out, surviving raising rents and mortgages, life in general and the moments that make us. And of course, a whooooole lotta hip-hop. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/107344813  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken are joined by Raymond Davis to continue the discussion around Caitlin Clark, the SJW commodification of professional sports and the demand for a great white hope but not a white savior. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/106451573.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken sit down to do a quick hip-hop update, covering Eminems latest single ‘Houdini’, putting a cap of the Kendrick / Drake situation and a little throw back to early Nas. Then, the Sharks dive in on all the controversies revolving around the WNBA and everyones favorite new player, Caitlin Clark. Kens mic dropped out during this episode and so we diverted to using his computers built0in microphone – plz excuse the lower fidelity This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over atwww.patreon.com/posts/105583044.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario kick the show off talking about Amber Rose’s new endorsement of Trump then use that whole situation of wildness to pivot into the main topic … the death rattle of Drake. Links discussed in this episode can be found at: Why Rihanna Rejected Drake by BlackySpeakz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djMszSlOaMA A Yachty and Drakę Conversation by Soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBTqCqQl2fY Drake: The Biggest Fraud in Hip-Hop by Soulr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBTqCqQl2fY Conversation between Lil Yachts and Drake by FUTUREMOOD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBTqCqQl2fY Drake’s Poetry Reads Like Angry Incel Tweets https://youtu.be/Hug84vXvc_4?si=9hgPRaPzgrNwYZBZ Amber Rose article https://www.thecut.com/article/amber-rose-endorses-donald-trump-for-2024-election.html This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over atwww.patreon.com/posts/104691625.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken, Vida and Trevor gather up to giggle at the ghost of Drake. Dudes so dead his houses are getting sold and the kids left the country. Kendrick sent Canadians least tolerable export to the grave, and the only thing left is a some (allegedly) PDF files… all this and more is discussed in this 3hour 2 part Drake dissing special. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/104266267.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Ken, Mario and Trevor sit down to talk boxing. Then in part 2, the topic turns to life experiences and how to get the kids ready for life. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over atwww.patreon.com/posts/103177646.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)