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MGR Unplugged
by Manuel Gil del Real
Hosted by Manuel Gil del Real, MGR Unplugged is a collection of raw, unedited and spontaneous conversations and interviews about a variety of topics affecting our everyday lives. We talk about technology, business, social media, life hacks, marketing, travel, the economy, sports, entertainment and everything in between. Sit back, relax and enjoy! mgrunplugged.substack.com
Episodes
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Best Strategies to Keep Your Crypto Portfolio Safe – MGR Unplugged Podcast
David and I share with all of you a topic that we discuss frequently: how to keep your crypto portfolio safe by diversifying your storage solutions. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Getting crypto currency…
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COVID-19 One Year Later, Where Are We Now? and Our NBA Predictions – MGR Unplugged Podcast
COVID-19 One Year Later – Where are we now? We see a bright light at the end of the tunnel. NBA playoff predictions and more! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: It’s been a year since the WHO declared…
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Crypto Collectibles , NFTs and Decentralized Financing – MGR Unplugged Podcast
We’re fascinated about the growth of NFTs and the thousands of dollars that people are paying for them. Is it a good investment? Or is it just a new bubble about to burst? Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode…
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Tesla Buys Bitcoin – Bitcoin Hits New High – Non Fungible Tokens Explained – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Manuel and David share their thoughts -and even argue- about what’s the best strategy to deal with Facebook’s and Google’s Learning phases, and what’s the best strategy to advertise with a limited budget. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play |...
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How to Play the Algorithm Learning Phase in Facebook & Google Ads – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Manuel and David share their thoughts -and even argue- about what’s the best strategy to deal with Facebook’s and Google’s Learning phases, and what’s the best strategy to advertise with a limited budget. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play |...
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The Big Short – Hedge Funds Vs Retail Investors – MGR Unplugged Podcast
The GameStop saga is looking for a villain, but so far, hedge funds are losing. Will this be the time when small retailers can finally take control of Wall Street? Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Once…
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Bitcoin Volatility – Decentralizing Social Platforms – NBA Updates. MGR Unplugged Podcast
Bitcoin is very volatile, get used to it. Should social media platforms be decentralized? and the NBA is struggling to keep the season going with COVID cases increasing, but the Harden trade dominates the news. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play |...
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Welcome 2021! Not a Great Start So Far, But it Will Get Better – MGR Unplugged Podcast
So it’s been just one week in 2021 and we’ve started the new year with a Bang! Not necessarily the right type of bang, but we still believe that everything we’ll just get better moving forward. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher |...
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2020 Year in Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they take a look back at 2020. A year to forget for many reasons, but at the same time, a year that has taught us a number of valuable lessons. Some of them, will change the way we approach our lives forever. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts |...
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Bitcoin Hits New Record – Streaming Video Wars – California Exodus Continues – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Is Bitcoin rise for real or a remake of the 2017 bubble? If you’re planning on cutting the cord in 2021, do the math first as streaming video wars and pricing options keep changing. And more companies and individual are leaving California. Happy Holidays everyone! Listen now on your favorite...
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FTC Sues Facebook, DoorDash and Airbnb Go Public – The NBA is Back – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Facebook is sued and this time is more serious. DoorDash and Airbnb go public. We don’t like the former, we prefer the latter. And the NBA season is about to start, while Formula 1’s weirdest season is coming to an end. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |…
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Amazon Dominates Holiday Shopping Again – Are Consumers Spending Money They Don’t Have? – MGR Unplugged Podcast
A review of Black Friday – Cyber Monday sales numbers show how Amazon remains the leader of online sales. But we wonder why consumer spending is so high when all other economic indicators point to an upcoming recession. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |…
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All things NBA, The 2020 Draft, Trades, Rumors and More! – MGR Unplugged Podcast
f you’re an NBA fun, take a listen as we cover the good and the bad of the 2020 NBA draft, trade rumors and our predictions for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Sometimes it’s...
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What to Expect This Holiday Season – MGR Unplugged Podcast
With the elections behind us, we shift our focus to the upcoming Holiday Season. The 2020 holiday season will be one like we’ve never seen. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: This year’s Holiday Season is…
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Post Election Winners & Losers – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Since we can’t yet talk about the actual next POTUS, we spend some fun time going through the other winners and losers of the 2020 elections. Lots of comments to share. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Two...
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Understanding Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and More – MGR Unplugged Podcast
An overview of Blockchain, Bitcoin and all things crypto. What you need to know and understand if you’re on the fence between thinking that cryptocurrencies are risky and fear of missing out. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher |…
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Quibi Shuts Down, Snapchat Shoots Up, Tesla Skyrockets and Crypto Comes Alive – MGR Unplugged Podcast
From big losses (Quibi) to big profits (Snap and Tesla) we cover why some companies are dead on arrival while others persist and succeed. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Quibi Is Shutting Down Barely Six...
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Tech Roundup: Amazon Prime Day, iPhone 12, 5G Options and Supersonic Flights – MGR Unplugged Podcast
Amazon Prime Day exceeds expectations, iPhone 12 fails to impress, 5G is not what you would expect, and supersonic flights are on the way back. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Amazon Prime Day preliminary...
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Best Ecommerce Marketing Tactics for Growth – MGR Unplugged Podcast
We’re approaching the busiest retail months of the year and this year, eComm tactics are more important than ever. Amazon Prime Day is around the corner kicking off a Holiday Shopping Season unlike any other. Join our chat. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |...
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A Debate to Forget – Amazon Prime Day – NETFLIX Price Increase – MGR Unplugged Podcast
After mocking Joe Biden about his large masks, President Trump tests positive for COVID-19. Life goes on and so does Amazon Prime Day. Netflix will raise subscription rates soon and nobody cares. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher |...
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TikTok Deal, Presidential Debate, Quibi Update and More – MGR Unplugged Podcast
TikTok’s deal is full of contradictions, the most anticipated presidential debate, Quibi is still a bad joke, movie theatres struggling and Tesla laughs at Nikola’s troubles. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this…
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An Open Chat with Anthony “Doc” Ameen – MGR Unplugged Podcast
In this episode: Wings for Warriors founder Anthony “Doc” Ameen joins me today to chat about life and the challenges of fighting an invisible enemy. How to remain positive through challenging times. A very engaging conversation with my good friend Anthony “Doc” Ameen. He’s back on the pod to chat...
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Rescuing Retailers – Black Friday – Holiday Shopping Plans – MGR Unplugged Podcast
A preview of the Holiday Season. Which retailers will survive? COVID can’t kill Santa, and GM bets on Nikola Motors… and the NFL is back! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Overcast In this episode: Mall owners Simon and Brookfield to...
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Tech Talk: iPhone 12 Preview, 5G, TikTok Updates & Weekend at the Movies - MGR Unplugged Podcast
It's Labor Day Weekend. We take a quick look at the latest tech news and updates as this strange summer comes to an end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mgrunplugged.substack.com
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Bjorn Bengtsson - Creating a Visual Journey Through Painting - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Bjorn Bengtsson is back and more creative than ever. He opens up to share with you his visual and spiritual journey so far in 2020 as well as his plans for the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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California Exodus: Why The Golden State Is Losing Its Glitz - MGR Unplugged Podcast
What's wrong with California? More Americans are leaving California than ever before. We cover some of the reasons... and it doesn't look good for the future of the Golden State. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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The USPS Struggles, The NBA Thrives, Uber and Lyft Lose Battle in California - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Should the government continue to bail out the USPS? Has the pandemic been the final nail on its coffin and how will their struggles affect the upcoming election if mail-in ballots will be massive? We also chat about the NBA and how Uber and Lyft are having a hard time in CA. This is a public...
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The NBA is Back - Microsoft to Buy TikTok - Instagram Launches "Reels" - MGR Unplugged Podcast
The NBA "Bubble" is better than expected. Microsoft in negotiations to buy TikTok while Facebook Launches Instagram Reels. All that and more in this episode of MGR Unplugged. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Big Tech CEOs Get Grilled by Congress - What Happens Next? - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Anti-trust questions prove that Congress is serious about this topic. But in the meantime, the same tech companies keep reporting record profits. Shareholders are happy. Congress is not. Life goes on... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
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The Future of Airline Travel - Back to School Plans - Black Friday Predictions - MGR Unplugged Podcast
The airline industry is in trouble unless they can fill their planes. Parents don't know if their children will or should go back to school this fall, and retailers are considering canceling in-store Black Friday sales events and replacing them with eComm options. This is a public episode. If you...
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Twitter Gets Hacked - The Downward Spiral of the Global Economy - MGR Unplugged Podcast
This time, is Twitter that is in trouble. We discuss the recent hack of high-profile Twitter accounts, was it an inside job? Then we move on to the situation with the USA and Global economy. Manuel ends with his Rant of the Week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
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Will TikTok Be Banned in the United States? - MGR Unplugged Podcast
In this episode, we discuss the banning of TikTok in India, Hong Kong and possibly soon in the US. Each government claiming that it's a matter of national security. Walmart launches its own Prime service. Plus David's "Rant of the Week." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Our Predictions for the Second Half of 2020 - MGR Unplugged Podcast
In this episode, we go over our predictions for the second half of the year. The first half has been... well, not what anyone expected when we rang in the New Year six months ago. So let's try it again and ring in now the second half of the year! This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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The Future of Livestreaming is Not Where You Think - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they talk about the Future of Livestreaming: The Most Important Battleground No One is Talking About. And how will livestreaming shape the future of social commerce? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Shopify Partners with Walmart - Retail Sales Grow in May - The GAFA Tax and More - MGR Unplugged Podcast
In this episode, we cover the new partnership between Shopify and Walmart, retail sales growth in May, online advertising costs keep increasing and the EU wants to tax American tech giants. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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The State of eCommerce Post Coronavirus - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Today we discussed where we expect eCommerce to be headed for the rest of 2020 and into 2021, then we discuss the fall of retail and malls, and we finish with our thoughts on what we think will happen to universities in the near future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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We Can ALL End Racism in America - MGR Unplugged Podcast
This past seven days have exposed a harsh reality in America. Join Manuel and David as they go over the events that followed the murder of George Floyd as a result of police brutality, and how we can learn from this as a nation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with…
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Trump Vs Twitter - Should Social Media Censor Posts - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Manuel and David get into an animated conversation about the latest Trump executive order against Social Media channels censoring content. They continue discussing the disconnect between main street and Wall Street and they end with a round-up of the sports making a come back. This is a public...
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Facebook Launches Shops - Shopify Goes After Amazon - Joe Rogan Signs with Spotify - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Lots of news this week in the eComm world. Join Manuel and David as they cover Facebook's new Shops announcement, Shopify's Reunite News and Joe Rogan's huge move to Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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The Agile Economy - Why Some Companies Are Not Fit to Survive - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they cover the latest eComm and business news, including a Quibi (not so good) update, Facebook's new hurdles, movie theaters survival moves and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Moving Forward - After the Virus Wake Up Call Only the More Creative Businesses Will Survive - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they dissect the latest events in our new economy. Who's doing it right and who's failing miserably to adjust to the new Coronavirus social distancing and contactless lifestyle. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
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Shopify Launches "Shop." Facebook Betting on India Again. Anticipating This Year's Holiday Season for Retailers. - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they talk about Shopify's new Shop app. Facebook's big bet on India, and finally, they get into a heated discussion about why so many restaurants are victims of their own lack of planning. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…
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Is There Light at The End of The Tunnel? It Depends on Whom You Ask - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they cover the latest news regarding US unemployment, stimulus packages, the road to recovery, which industries will have the hardest survival and what governments around the world are planning for the post-pandemic life. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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The Reopening of America's Economy, Quibi's Launch and More! - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Join Manuel and David as they project how would the gradual reopening of America's economy affect our lives, how air travel may change in the future, and all other aspects of our lives. We also discuss Quibi's launch. Will it succeed in the streaming media wars? This is a public episode. If you...
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COVID-19. Everybody Has an Opinion, Including Us - MGR Unplugged Podcast
As the pandemic number of cases keeps growing and we're all getting impatient, we discuss Trump's press conferences, biased journalism, politics, economics, and everything in between. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
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March 2020 - The Beginning of "The New Normal" - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Manuel and David have a casual conversation reflecting on the past 30 days, since COVID-19 become a serious part of our lives. From conspiracy theories to the crude reality of what America and the world is facing today and how it is affecting our lives. This is a public episode. If you would like...
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The Confinement Episode - Are We All Losing Our Minds? - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Manuel and David try to make sense of everything happening around us and around the world. From the new stimulus package to how each of us -confined or not- are dealing with this crisis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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COVID-19 - Only the Paranoid Survive? - We Give You Our Projections - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Manuel and David Gil go over some of their projections with regards to COVID-19 implications over the next 3 months and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mgrunplugged.substack.com
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Navigating the Pandemic - What We Know and What We Can Do to Overcome It - MGR Unplugged Podcast
We just can’t get away from the COVID-19 topic. In this episode Manuel and David discuss the latest developments about what’s now been declared a Pandemic. No sports, no concerts, no travel, and a bear market. But the future is brighter than we think. This is a public episode. If you would like…
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The Coronavirus Economy. Time to Wake Up and Get Real - MGR Unplugged Podcast
Coronavirus unintended consequences. Becoming more health-conscious. What will China do to overcome the economic backlash. Small businesses with no contingency plans. Amazon fights prize gouging. Will Robinhood survive? And much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Manuel Gil del Real, MGR Unplugged is a collection of raw, unedited and spontaneous conversations and interviews about a variety of topics affecting our everyday lives. We talk about technology, business, social media, life hacks, marketing, travel, the economy, sports, entertainment and everything in between. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
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