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A distinguished but vicious podcast about culture, politics, and race by Champagne Sharks.

Champagne Sharks


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 450 EPISODES

    4.7 from 405 ratings Listeners of Champagne Sharks that love the show mention: t's, chapo, racial, patreon, intellectual, race, context, black, politics, white, challenge, pop culture, thought provoking, thinking, comedy, left, add, deep, refreshing, love this show.


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    The Champagne Sharks podcast is a must-listen for those seeking insightful and thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of topics. With hosts who bring deep insight and authenticity to their conversations, this podcast stands out among the crowd. The hosts are not just professional podcasters but also have a deep understanding of the subjects they discuss, making their insights valuable and unique. The variety of topics covered allows listeners to pick and choose what interests them most, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

    One of the best aspects of The Champagne Sharks podcast is the thoughtful and well-researched discussions that take place. Host Trevor stands out as particularly good, with his careful consideration of pop-cultural issues and his ability to support his thoughts with research. Vida is also commendable for her conscientiousness in ensuring that guests slow down and clarify their main points for listeners. The hosts' deep insight into various subjects makes this podcast a standout in terms of content.

    However, one area where improvement could be made is in reducing interruptions during discussions. While the hosts' enthusiasm is appreciated, it can sometimes lead to lost insights or incomplete thoughts. Working on allowing each person to complete their thoughts before chiming in could enhance the overall listening experience.

    In conclusion, The Champagne Sharks podcast offers an exceptional listening experience with its insightful discussions and knowledgeable hosts. It challenges perspectives and introduces new ideas while maintaining an evenhanded approach. Listeners will find themselves nodding in agreement more often than not while appreciating the diverse range of guests featured on the show. This podcast provides much-needed context in today's complex world, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in intellectual takes on popular culture and current events.



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    CS 640B: Parasocial Personality Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 131:51


    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_)

    CS 640A: Parasocial Personality Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 125:58


    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_)

    CS 639: Stale Breadtube and Sinners PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 15:02


    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_)

    CS 637: Spamworld PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 17:23


    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_)

    CS 636: Vibecession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 162:43


    This week Trevor is joined by Teen Sheng to talk about his new article and the Vibecession we are finding ourselves in. 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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 635: Try Hard pt 2 PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 14:01


    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_)

    CS 634: The Return Of Jacob Silverman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 45:40


    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_)

    CS 633: Try Hard pt 1 PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 15:46


    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_)

    CS 632: Ludicrous; The Unvarnished Story Of Tesla Motors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 113:48


    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/

    CS 631: Blink Twice PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 17:51


    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_)

    CS 630 The Silicon Swindle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 46:26


    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_)

    CS 629: The Power Beta Revolution PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 18:37


    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_)

    CS 628: Sociology in the Age of Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 84:40


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 626: The Lessons of Vivek w/ Alex Skopic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 90:04


    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_)

    CS 625: tech.edu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 107:14


    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_)

    CS 623: Tech Media and Politics pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 67:13


    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_)

    CS 621: Culture Politics and the Trickle Down Casino pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 53:22


    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_)

    CS 619: Aubrey Vs The Robots pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 87:05


    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_)

    CS 617: DNC Drop Outs pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 44:33


    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_)

    CS 615: The Election Episode pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 85:35


    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_)

    CS 614: Hasaan Hates Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 93:54


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 613: From the NBA to FBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 104:50


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 612: FOMOYOLO Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 86:12


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 610: Keep Reading, Playboy pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 66:54


    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_)

    CS 609: Fight Night In America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 82:04


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 608: Young And Able Bodied

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 81:48


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 607: Optics Convention

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 99:05


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 606: Its All About VPs and RNC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 83:40


    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 (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

    CS 604: Inside the Fish Bowl pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 52:58


    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_)

    CS 602: A Return To 2008 pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 61:04 Transcription Available


    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_)

    CS 600: Make Assassins Great Again pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 63:24 Transcription Available


    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_)

    CS 598: West Coast Living pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 60:47 Transcription Available


    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_)

    CS 596: Saving Caitlin pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 71:55


    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_)

    CS 594: Caitlin Clark pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 70:28


    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_)

    CS 592: Drake: The Funeral pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 65:51


    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_)

    CS 590: The Death Of Drake pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 80:43


    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_)

    CS 588: Fight Night pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 72:31


    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_)

    CS: 586 Fab, Fit and F–ked pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 60:57


    This week Trevor and Ken sit down to talk about the toxicity that surrounds Fresh & Fit and the people that associate with them, as well as dig into the lack of authenticity and problematic behaviors of Drake. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/103159785.  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_)

    CS 584: The Consensus of Control pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 61:03


    This week Trevor rides solo, flowing thru ideas and thoughts that have been weighing on his mind. The article mentioned in pt 2 can be found here: https://nathanielbranden.com/what-selfesteem-is-and-is-not/ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at /www.patreon.com/posts/102682331.  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_)

    CS 582: D.E.I. is D.E.D. pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 74:34


    This week Trevor, Ken and Mario circle up to talk hip-hop. Kicking it off w/ J Cole response to Kendrick, the insanity of the 90s remix and the constant repurposing of beats, bootlegs and mix tapes, and selling records out of your trunk. then the Sharks switch gears to talk about Charlamagne and D.E.I. and this issues there with-in. Charlamagne Tha God Has An Issue With DEI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjHBidy5oDI&ab_channel=TheDailyShow This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/102049123.  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_)

    CS 580: Karate Time Comedy Hour pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 62:12


    This week Trevor and Ken are joined by comedians Phil Hunt and Adam Thomas to talk about todays standards of what constitutes comedy. With the recent trailer for the new cartoon Good Times causing a stir on social media, the Sharks dive in to discuss the state of affairs in Black Entertainment, and the exploitation of Black Culture. disco godfather - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufT9zdtZyEA&ab_channel=BlackCurrent This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/101712841.  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_)

    CS 578: Doordash and Vibe pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 55:12


    This week Trevor and Ken chop it up on doordash, unionizing, and a new article from Fortune that tries to answer the question, “are we in a recession or vibe session?”.  Using that article as a launch off point, the Sharks discuss how todays media outlets guise tweets  as headlines, with no substance behind the title. Fortune article can be found here: https://fortune.com/2024/03/13/we-analyzed-46-years-consumer-sentiment-vibecession-men-feel-as-bad-about-the-economy-as-women-historically-have/ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/101124259.  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_)

    CS 576: Reesa Teesa pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 60:55


    This week, Trevor, Ken and Mario use the recent rise to fame of TikTok creator, Reesa Teesa as a launching point to discuss subjects ranging from the traps we fall in when starting new relationships all the way to the differences in LA and New York traffic, and how best to navigate both love and life. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/100248115.  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_)

    CS 574: Political Landscape 2024 pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 51:08


    Today Trevor is joined by Briahna Joy Gray to talk politics.  Its Biden v Trump in this episode and how the DNC and GOP handle their contenders is yet to be seen.  Briahna Joy Gray is an American political commentator, lawyer, and political consultant who served as the National Press Secretary for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign. Gray is a contributing editor for Current Affairs. and was a senior politics editor for The Intercept.  She hosts her own podcast, Bad Faith, and co-hosts The Hill's web series Rising. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/99809605.  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_)

    CS 572: The State Of The Media pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 60:54


    Today Trevor and Ken do a media round up covering the state of NBA analysis and the “hot take” culture that has taken over the conversation, how old shows are hitting higher streaming numbers than new hollywood projects but todays creators continue to pander to social media, plus the slow death rattle of Vice.com, Elons burner twitter account, and whats to come for journalism in the future and more! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/99332782.  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_)

    CS 570: American Fiction pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 47:10


    Today Trevor is joined by Michael R Jackson, Mtume Gant, Jason England and Richard Purcell to discuss the new movie 'American Fiction' and how it compares to the book it was based off, Erasure, a 2001 novel by Percival Everett.  WARNING:  This episode contains spoilers for the movie 'American Fiction'. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/98425858.  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_)

    CS 566: Keep It Simple, Stupid pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 58:28


    On todays episode Trevor is joined by Jessa Crispin and Chris Jesu Lee.  Jessais the editor-in-chief of the publication The Culture We Deserve, and author of My Three Dads and The Dead Ladies Project, both published by The University of Chicago Press, The Creative Tarot, published by Touchstone, and Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto.  Chris Jesu Lee is a writer at Current Affairs and Plan A Magazine as well as on his own substack at https://substack.com/@chrisjesulee WARNING: PART 1 OF THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIES BARBIE AND AMERICAN FICTION This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/97986861.  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_) Links for this episode can be found at: Some Like it Hot Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/theater/some-like-it-hot-review.html Barbie segment on The Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3BAGqgdjdwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuTjgjv-xew

    CS 568: Rap Sh!t pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 61:18


    Today Trevor, Ken and Mario are joined by Adam Thomas to talk about the period from 2014 to 2022 known as ‘The Great Awokening' how we are now pivoting into a new period aka 'The Great Correction';  as well the Sharks discuss 'Rap Shit', a show that ran for 2 seasons about a female rap group from outside of Miami trying to make it in the music industry, but was cancelled in January. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/98000657.  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_)

    CS 564: Attack On Hollywood pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 59:17


    Today, Vida and Ken sit down to continue the conversation surrounding Katt Williams but now with a broader scope, zooming out to look at how Hollywood utilizes its Black actors, and WHY certain Black actors tend to land more roles than others. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/96776752. 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_)

    CS 562: When Katts Attack pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 60:42


    Today, Trevor, Mario and Ken take a different approach when analyzing Shannon Sharpes interview with Katt Williams. If you've been paying attention, then you are probably familiar with Katts stand up style and talking points, and his most recent interview on Club Shay Shay made sure that if you didnt know his name before, you most certainly do now. In this episode the Sharks look at how social media has affected our world views and consequently how people have reacted to many of Katts' more infamous moments from the interview. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/96113319. 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_)

    CS 560: Andre 3000’s Flute Album and Black Manosphere Audience Revolt pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 61:58


    This week Trevor is addicted to YouTube drama and so he and Ken go in on a recent call-in rant from the FreshandFit show.  And you know you cant get these 2 together without some hip hop talk, and this week we get some feels for Andre 3000s new flute music. The FreshandFit clip in this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2iJfYi8Sl8&ab_channel=BACKTOTHEROOTS This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/94739399. 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_)

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