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Two Drinks Behind

by Wesley Belden, and Adriano Balani

Does is it ever seem like the rest of the world is two drinks behind? We think so. Join us as we dive into current topics focusing on business, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, policy, and being an ape in the modern world. You will probably leave with some cool insights, but also probably not. Sometimes things can get a bit messy, not suitable for tiny ears.

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Episodes

  1. existence has become exhausting

    We recorded this a few weeks back but didn’t release it—mostly because we sounded exhausted and overwhemed. But hey, content gods must be fed. This one’s about the speed of foreign policy, the tyranny of the clock, and a.i. friends. Also: is the cure for depression two drinks, a motorcycle, and...

  2. Sorry Kendall & Val. We will have you back on

    We discuss true love and tariffs, while budgeting your iPhone purchases. Lets make drugs again…and then do them in a bathroom with everyone’s favorite jockey. We invite Mike Tyson to the Kentucky Derby, and our producer edits out our guests.

  3. Is anyone listening because of what I write here?

    We dive into the rapid unraveling of government systems, question the mysterious disappearance of Big Bird, and fantasize about life as ambassadors. Somewhere in there, I casually admit to a crime—can you guess what it is? Plus, a breakdown of checks and balances, a messy relationship with food,...

  4. We might low-key be bullies.

    You can tell we are hungover. Happy new year.

  5. We for sure think we are smarter than we are.

    We put Nate Silver on notice, and give ourselves a lot of credit. Vibes > Data “Thank you for supporting our family run dictatorship” I hate even numbers, except when it come to the fake French. This generations Ted Kaczynski is way hotter. We are for sure on a watch list now. Can someone please...

  6. We announce our giveaway contest. You could win. 615.870.7306

    Hurricanes are bad, but we are badder. Adriano is BIG… in Albania, and I play matchmaker. We maintain our Lina Kahn streak. Everything old is new again. I dunno, probably some other stuff, I stopped listening.

  7. Election episode? 615.870.7306

    We try to do an election podcast, but of course we get off topic We have our first guest, Ethan, who single handedly raises our collective reading level, and challenges my supremacy for a buttery smooth podcasting voice. Look it, this one is a little more scholarly and measured, but hey we are…

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  8. Do we sound depressed?

    Biden drops out, we discuss the most dangerous job on the planet, and I say something really inappropriate. Sorry mom.

  9. Everyone's favorite topic. 615.870.7306

    We discuss our feelings and experiences with the Euro Cup, Disney world, the Kentucky Derby, and I buy a motorcycle. We spend too much time talking about ourselves, but realistically it's your fault for not calling.

  10. 615.870.7306 Our mom let us get a phone!

    Adam Neumann strikes back! Weworks postmortem and resurrection? Olivia Rodrigo is the fountain of youth G.O.T. is probably a 5 out of 7 stars for me dog We make a compassionate plea for our senior citizens caught in the crossfire of streaming wars And Boeing is the ultimate D.I.Y. flying…

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  11. Maybe skip this one 615.870.7306

    Turns out tesla just like every other car company OJ inspires me to run from the cops Did Elon try to steal my a.i.? We perhaps get a little too philosophical A.i. brining the resurrection We get too philosophical for a second time in one episode Maybe skip this one Turns our we both really like...

  12. This podcast is consensual

    I disrupt parenting using AI The double decker is back Gay is out…the president Martha Stewart, we know you aint no rat. Call me. This has officially become a legal podcast

  13. They won't let me in the bar.

    In this episode: Why bars don't open earlier, footballs get confused, and a playful jab at how close Adriano was to being OpenAI's head honcho. I say, "I don't know," ponder Tony Blinkin's life choices, and fix crypto(your welcome). Wrapping up, we reminisce how Facebook went from cool kid to...

  14. Paint It, White

    FTC goes 0-3 & we for sure spend too much time talking about Lina Kahn. Unbridled fanaticism is weird, but OMG T. Swift is an economic force. Heads up, soccer has broken the rough exterior of my heart. We find some really white paint, and there is a shot your hosts have fixed global…

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  15. Couch Cushions, Robot Tax Evaders, and the Lame Reality of VR

    We dive into the exciting world of crypto-couch cushion hunting with FTX, ponder the ethical implications of our robot overlords not paying their fair share, and question the true meaning of virtual reality (spoiler alert: it's still pretty lame). All that and more on this week's episode of Two...

  16. Whether it’s video games, groceries, or money, Monopoly is the theme of this episode

    Your food is about to get more expensive, but fear not nerds, you will still have access to your video games. The empire strikes back, and FTX was full of sh**, but trading colored beads was fun while it lasted. You have been brosplained. I love you. Pro tip: buying elected officials only works…

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  17. 40% reduction in our bad word count & big tech’s market cap.

    We discuss the finer points of not firing your best people. I distance myself from the Bush era foreign policy, and we plan a dinner party for Xi, Putin and MBS. Big tech takes a huge s***, and English culture is kinda meh. Bonus: The art world gets it wrong…again, and this episode's cover art is...

  18. We're back baby!.....and so is elon's twitter offer

    We discuss elon, because nobody else seems to be talking about him... and we don't want him to get sad. Also, MIDI sucks, the romans did stuff, mark can't find his legs, and I(wesley) need to lay off the caffeine and profanity. What do you think? Is is cool & edgy? We are back and it feels so...

  19. Felt cute might delete

    Hey guys, this is the first podcast we every recorded, thought it was cute, figured we would delete... we didn't. It's too long, the audio sucks, it's old, and I need to chill the fuck out with the caffeine. Basically we have been slacking in the recording department, so we dusted this…

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  20. The art of the humble brag as applied to left hooks, NASA, and the strength of the dollar.

    We discuss more macroecon. b.s., the Garcia vs. Fortuna fight, eurozone conspiracy theories, and whether or not to take your girlfriend/boyfriend to Greece for that coveted insta pic. Also, the boneheads a NASA did a thing. Bonus: Who should be on Boris Johnson's next bachelor party?

  21. Stroke them Stimmy checks!

    We dive into the benefits of stimulus checks, natural experiments, UBI, reduction in childhood poverty. oh, and also, as a bonus, you are going to learn way more about bananas than you ever thought possible.

  22. Blockchain, what is it good for.........Pornography, lol

    Adriano and Wesley discuss the finer points of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, the history of porn and media, and the future of the creator space.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Does is it ever seem like the rest of the world is two drinks behind? We think so. Join us as we dive into current topics focusing on business, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, policy, and being an ape in the modern world. You will probably leave with some cool insights, but also probably not. Sometimes things can get a bit messy, not suitable for tiny ears.

HOSTED BY

Wesley Belden, and Adriano Balani

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Does is it ever seem like the rest of the world is two drinks behind? We think so. Join us as we dive into current topics focusing on business, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, policy, and being an ape in the modern world. You will probably leave with some cool insights, but also probably not....

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Two Drinks Behind has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Two Drinks Behind is created and hosted by Wesley Belden, and Adriano Balani.
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