How It's Paid

On May 18th Jonathan and Stacy had their second How it’s Paid LIVE show. This time Jonathan didn’t lose the recording so we are sharing it with all of you now. If you were lucky enough to be at the show, tune in to hear yourself laugh and if you weren’t at the live show, […] The post 048 – How it’s Paid LIVE! appeared first on How It's Paid.

We’re getting our legal on in this episode with Judge Judy! We’re talking cheap trips to Greece to strengthen her branding, a confusing story of an ex-husband’s ex-wife and their fancy china plates, and a house in Rhode Island previously owned by the Campbell’s condensed soup heiress. Or something along those lines. Plus, learn what […] The post 047 – Judge Judy – $50,000 on Bought & Returned China appeared first on How It's Paid.

Elon Musk is a Billionaire Entrepreneur, but if he had it his way, he’d go down in history as a meme lord. If that sentence confuses you, be assured it confused Stacy even more. Jonathan and Stacy dive deep into the way Elon Musk spends his mountains of cash. From Supercars that turn into submarines […] The post 046 – Elon Musk – $10 Million to Stop Computers From Destroying Humanity appeared first on How It's Paid.

Stacy’s dream comes true and she gets to talk about horses for 20 minutes. John Magnier is one of the richest and most influential people in the horse racing industry today. Be prepared to hear the word ‘stud’ a LOT and Jonathan laughs after each time it’s said. We’ve got a couple game breaks interspersed […] The post 045 – John Magnier – $4 Million Horse Jet appeared first on How It's Paid.

Before celebrities were rich and famous demi gods, they were normal people just like everyone else. So when a normal person gets that first big Hollywood paycheck, they spend it like there’s no tomorrow. This week Jonathan and Stacy discuss celebrity first purchases from 11 different celebs. From Rupert Grint to Shaq, they cover a […] The post 044 – Celebrity First Purchases appeared first on How It's Paid.

 We’re back into our regular format talking about all the wacky things Sylvester Stallone has purchased. That includes a Rocky statue of himself, part of a luxury community bunker, and a fancy piece of black tourmaline crystal to help purify his home. Let’s count how many Rocky references Stacy misses because she’s never seen any […] The post 043 – Sylvester Stallone – $325,000 on a Luxury Bunker appeared first on How It's Paid.

John McAfee, inventor of McAfee Antivirus Software, has led a life most of us would only see in our nightmares. He is Stacy’s most disliked celebrity to date, and Jonathan is way too into it. Buckle up as we go from drug fueled trips in the 60s, to a murder trial in 2012, and finish […] The post 042 – John McAfee – How it’s Lived Edition appeared first on How It's Paid.

Once a basketball player, now Magic Johnson’s an impressive, successful businessman. We’re getting a lil more serious but a lot more inspirational in today’s episode. We’re talking about the ins and outs of franchising, the important role Magic Theaters played in Hollywood, and Johnson’s profound impact on underserved communities across America. Lastly, we’ll wrap up […] The post 041 – Magic Johnson – $32 Million on Movie Theaters appeared first on How It's Paid.

How many people can say they’ve kite surfed while giving a nude model a piggy back ride AND started a multinational company that owns over 400 businesses? So far the only one we know about is Richard Branson, founder and owner of Virgin Records, Virgin Airlines, Virgin Mobile, and don’t forget Virgin Galactic, the space […] The post 040 – Richard Branson – $876,000 a Year on Tea appeared first on How It's Paid.

Paris Hilton is known for being rich, ditzy, and saying “that’s hot” all the time… but is there more to her? Maybe? She seems awfully busy. From being a top DJ to selling over 20 fragrances, Paris somehow finds time to pamper her dogs, donate to charity, dress like a PowerPuff Girl, and make observations […] The post 039 – Paris Hilton – $325,000 Dog Villa appeared first on How It's Paid.

Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, and brother to Willow Smith, is an enigma. You can’t pin him down and Jonathan is fascinated by that. Stacy, on the other hand, is a bit annoyed by this episode. Bonus points for whoever counts how many times Stacy says “I don’t like that” in this week’s podcast. […] The post 038 – Jaden Smith – $1,380 on Gold Grills for His Mom’s 45th Birthday appeared first on How It's Paid.

Jonathan shares a lovely story about BYOB gone wrong and Stacy’s got an episode full of wacky jewelry purchases. Let’s try something new with a creative retelling of Kelly Clarkson’s obsession with Jane Austen’s ring. Then, getting into the rest of the purchases, we’re talking gold-plated wisdom tooth necklaces, big ass regrets on big ass […] The post 037 – Jewelry – $500,000 Crayola Crayon Necklace appeared first on How It's Paid.

The Oscars are still relevant this week right?? RIGHT? Well Jonathan thinks so, and he has gathered up some of the hottest and most expensive outfits of the Oscars. From Jennifer Lawrence to Nicolas Cage, Stacy and Jonathan discuss in the ins and outs of celebrities getting paid to wear clothes that none of us […] The post 036 – Oscar Outfits – $200,000 on a Gold Bowtie appeared first on How It's Paid.

Let’s get into everything there is to know about Celine Dion! From a private water park to a weird expensive car, Celine Dion has a lot of things to throw money at. We chat about excessive shoe collections, living on a cruise ship indefinitely, an obnoxious car vlogger, and what episode would be complete without […] The post 035 – Celine Dion – $2 Million on a Humidifier appeared first on How It's Paid.

Oprah Winfrey is an American Icon. Whether its Oscar worthy movies, best selling novels, insane giveaways or unmatched philanthropy, Oprah has done it all. Stacy and Jonathan discuss what is proper motivation for buying a private jet, and how uncomfortable Ben Afleck made us all when he joked about showering with 700 pregnant women. Jonathan […] The post 034 – Oprah – $1.8 Million on The World’s Biggest Baby Shower appeared first on How It's Paid.

What do Jonathan and Halle Berry have in common? They’re both health nuts! In a lot of ways, celebrities are just like us. In this episode we discuss how Halle Berry experiences a minivan for the first time and must buy one immediately. Then we learn how many Google search results come up when you […] The post 033 – Halle Berry – $49,000 on a Minivan appeared first on How It's Paid.

WE’RE BACK. After a week off due to sickness, travel, and the polar vortex, Stacy and Jonathan are ready to get back into talkin’ bout that money. Ariana Grande is so hot right now. She can do no wrong and she spends money like Jonathan spends his time, wisely. This week Jonathan and Stacy discuss […] The post 032 – Ariana Grande – $16,100 on Tiffany Friendship Rings appeared first on How It's Paid.

 Are you ready to find out that Stacy really loves magic? Cause that’s what happens in this episode. We talk all about Neil Patrick Harris, magic, movie theaters, and Harlem townhouses. Ever wonder what Houdini and Pawn Stars have in common? Well only a lil ole straitjacket! Stay tuned to the end to find out if […] The post 031 – Neil Patrick Harris – $47,000 on Houdini’s Straitjacket appeared first on How It's Paid.

We all have heard the name DJ Khaled. It’s yelled on some of the hottest songs of today. But do you know about the illustrious life of DJ Khaled’s two year old son, Asahd Khaled? His music career started at just four months, when he became an Executive Producer on DJ Khaled’s album “Grateful”. It […] The post 030 – Asahd Khaled (DJ Khaled’s Son) – $100,000 on a First Birthday Gold Watch appeared first on How It's Paid.

She’ll always be Jenny From The Block, but as Stacy informs Jonathan this week, Jennifer Lopez refuses to actually go BACK to New York City. She is perfectly happy in her Bel Air California Mansion, throwing lavish reality TV gameshow themed birthday parties for her twins. We also discover how much money J-Lo is willing […] The post 029 – Jennifer Lopez – $100,000 on a Survivor Themed Birthday Party appeared first on How It's Paid.

Blake Shelton may be known for his country music hits like “The Baby” and “Ol’ Red,” but we’re not talking about music on this week’s episode. Instead we’re talking official Blake Shelton approved baby onesies and Blake’s all new Ole Red Restaurant. That’s right Jonathan found all the best Blake Shelton merchandise available and Stacy […] The post 028 – Blake Shelton – $11 for Blake’s Smokehouse BBQ Pizza at Pizza Hut appeared first on How It's Paid.

This week we’re talking Adam Sandler and his love of baseball. Stacy uses Jonathan’s lack of baseball memorabilia knowledge to her advantage and Jonathan feels mighty tricked. From half million dollar baseball jerseys to buying luxury sports cars for all his costars, Adam Sandler knows how to spend that cash. We also discuss a very […] The post 027 – Adam Sandler – $564,930 on a Yogi Berra Yankee Jersey appeared first on How It's Paid.

This week, Jonathan takes off his accountant visor and puts on a sales hat! Stacy claims, and you’ll probably agree, that Jonathan is not a very good salesman. That doesn’t matter though, because the New Year’s Eve events Jonathan found are so extravagant that you can’t help but want to give up all your hard […] The post 026 – New Year’s Eve Special! – $314,000 to Fly Back in Time appeared first on How It's Paid.

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave me to me… a giant tree with a bunch of fancy watches and necklaces on it. This week we’re getting into the holly jolly spirit with Christmas-themed purchases. We’re talking big trees, fake snow, and expensive cars. We’ll also revisit celebrities we’ve covered on previous […] The post 025 – Christmas Special! – $11 Million Christmas Tree appeared first on How It's Paid.

Our first YouTube celebrity on the podcast, Mr. Beast is quite a catch. With over 12 Million subscribers, he is popular. His videos get millions of views due to the ridiculous amounts of money he spends on what some people may call, stupid ideas. From buying $50,000 in lottery tickets, to $80,000 in bitcoin, he […] The post 024 – Mr. Beast – $70,000 to a Fortnite Streamer appeared first on How It's Paid.

You know who’s loaded? (Besides Stacy, of course.) James Gordon Bennett Jr. We’re going historic and talking about yacht racing in war-time, a giant owl statue, and a cow on a luxury yacht. Mr. Gordon Bennett. We learn a lot in this episode, including how many episodes there are of General Hospital, what to do […] The post 023 – James Gordon Bennett Jr – $250,000 on an Owl Statue appeared first on How It's Paid.

Hearth Throb. Thespian. Philanthropist and all around good guy. Brad Pitt. One D, two T’s. That’s how you know its him. $33 Million in a hour on antiques may seem excessive but when you’re Brad Pitt its just another third Thursday afternoon. You go antique shopping just like everyone else. You buy what you need […] The post 022 – Brad Pitt – $33 Million an Hour on Antique Furniture appeared first on How It's Paid.

Should we start a new podcast all about jogging geese? That’s on the back burner. For now we’ll stick to celebrities. Let’s talk about Howard Hughes (not John Hughes, Jonathan!) and how he spent a LOT of money. We talk about how Howard Hughes started as a movie producer and we definitely don’t know anything […] The post 021 – Howard Hughes – $3.6 Million on a TV Station appeared first on How It's Paid.

With a name like 50 Cent you know he’s all about the money. Stacy and Jonathan start off talking about why local politicians are mad at them. Then we get into why 50 Cent bought 200 tickets to Ja Rule’s concert as a joke. Did you know 50 Cent made $4 million of bitcoin? Neither […] The post 020 – 50 Cent – $320,000 on Diamond Covered Inhaler appeared first on How It's Paid.

Everyone remembers the CLASSIC Soulja Boy hit song Crank That. If you don’t, well you definitely have heard of Subway. Stacy and Jonathan go through the fascinating business ventures of this world famous rap star. From in-flight airline gambling, to white label hot sauce, Soulja Boy seeming does it all. Stacy also gives some very […] The post 019 – Soulja Boy – $180,000 on a Subway Franchise appeared first on How It's Paid.

Japanese billionaire entrepreneur and art collector, Yusaku Maezawa has a lot of money to spend. We start with a record-breaking bid at Sotheby’s for a Basquiat painting and are regaled by Jonathan’s artful description. Then we learn that by 2023, the first normal people to fly around the moon will be a bunch of artists […] The post 018 – Yusaku Maezawa – $57 Million on Van Gogh’s Ear appeared first on How It's Paid.

Like all celebrity spending podcasts, we start this episode talking about show names and barn names and bar names for horses. Naturally. Small talk aside, we dive into how much money People Magazine has spent LOADS of money on exclusive celebrity story rights. There are so many cover stories we can talk about, but today […] The post 017 – People Magazine – $2 Million on Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon’s Wedding appeared first on How It's Paid.

Get ready for weird. Think the moon is an independent, self-owned, self-governed rock in space? You thought wrong! That rock is owned by Dennis Hope! Let’s talk about how literally anybody can currently buy plots of land on the Moon or Pluto. While Dennis Hope didn’t spend $250,000 on Pluto, by simply declaring that he […] The post 016 – Dennis Hope – $250,000 on Pluto appeared first on How It's Paid.

Stacy kicks the podcast off with a story about seeing an Elvis impersonator competition at a hot air balloon festival not too long ago. Then we get into the purchases and dive into Graceland, food budgets, costumes, and fireworks. Elvis had an especially philanthropic side, from giving away LOTS of Cadillac cars to random people […] The post 015 – Elvis Presley – $126,919 on Fireworks appeared first on How It's Paid.

Female Rapper Cardi B has skyrocketed to fame in the last two years. She is known for saying WHATEVER she wants to and the world loves it. Stacy and Jonathan explore the bank statements of Cardi B, (that’s right she posted them to Twitter) and go over her bid for the 2016 Presidency. Don’t remember […] The post 014 – Cardi B – $64.32 at Waffle House appeared first on How It's Paid.

Every 90s kid knows Britney Spears is an icon. But I bet they don’t know how much she spends on her dogs. Spoiler alert, it’s too much. Stacy and Jonathan talk about how rich Britney Spears really is, why her dogs cost so much, and the origin of the phrase “Jesus take the wheel.” Oh […] The post 013 – Britney Spears – $525,000 on Confetti appeared first on How It's Paid.

Everyone knows Bono for his sunglasses. But did you know he also loves hats? We do and we talk about it for at least five minutes straight. Other topics in this episode include Bono’s extravagant pizza orders and his 2.3% stake in Facebook. Jonathan does a “perfect” Bono impression and Stacy is not impressed. Will […] The post 012 – Bono – $1,500 on a Hat’s Plane Ticket appeared first on How It's Paid.

Get ready little monsters, today we’re talking all about Lady Gaga’s shoes, ghosts, and birds. Her Alexander McQueen shoes are the most unique shoes I’ve ever seen, but what if she got a whole lot of Crocs instead? The séance-conducting pop star was apparently bothered by a ghost named Ryan (maybe Ryan Seacrest?) and recruited […] The post 011 – Lady Gaga – $47,000 on Ghosts appeared first on How It's Paid.

This episode’s all about the happiest place on Earth: Disney! Baseball player Mariano Garcia has spent his paycheck on the exclusive Club 33, a private party at a basketball court on the top of the Matterhorn, a Disney-themed home, and even had his wedding at Disney Land! Jonathan brings out a variety of fun new voices […] The post 010 – Mariano Garcia – $2.6 Million on Disney appeared first on How It's Paid.

One of the most recognizable American actors somehow blows through $150 million and ends up owing millions to the IRS… let’s break down those purchases that got Nic Cage to his breaking point. Cage outbid Leonardo DiCaprio for a Tyrannosaurus bataar skull, allegedly has two albino king cobras, a haunted house in New Orleans, and […] The post 009 – Nicolas Cage – $276,000 Dinosaur Skull appeared first on How It's Paid.

We all know Justin Bieber, but not everyone knows about that time Germany quarantined his pet monkey. Find out how much Bieber spends on sweat pants, and why renting out the Staples Center for valentines day isn’t the best idea. Stacy and Jonathan discuss why hats are more important than books, and how much marijuana […] The post 008 – Justin Bieber – $10,700 in Monkey Fines appeared first on How It's Paid.

This week is all about Jessica Simpson. Stacy covers 20 years of Jessica Simpson’s money, starting with the Newlyweds and her marriage to Nick Lachey and ending with her Postmates bingeing habit. They also cover how much money was spent on the birth of her first child in 2012, offering some alternative birth plans for any listeners […] The post 007 – Jessica Simpson – $12 Million Divorce appeared first on How It's Paid.

$1,000,000 a year on hair may seem ridiculous, but compared to Jonathan’s suggestions on how Rihanna could have spent her money, it is very wise. This week Jonathan and Stacy discuss how many butlers is too many butlers, and why 8 hours of lap dances is just not okay.         Gucci Socks […] The post 006 – Rihanna – $1,000,000 a Year on Hair Stylist appeared first on How It's Paid.

Stacy is very supportive of Johnny Depp and his money habits. From his immense wine purchases, to his $200,000 a month to rent a private jet, and even up to his $18 million on a yacht, Stacy understands and approves of how Johnny Depp spends his fortune. Jonathan isn’t so sure. How Johnny Depp Spends […] The post 005 – Johnny Depp – $30,000 a Month on Wine appeared first on How It's Paid.

Unlike the founder of Dominos Pizza, we don’t print money with our faces on them… yet. Tom Monaghan has made a lot of fun purchases for us to discuss, from a private island in Lake Huron (Michigan) to $8.1 on a Bugatti. There’s only one thing you can do with a car that expensive… brick […] The post 004 – Tom Monaghan – $8.1 Million on a Bugatti appeared first on How It's Paid.

In this episode, Jonathan and Stacy discuss the vanity license plate habits of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Does he really spend $14,000 a year on his vanity license plates? What would his personalized plates be if he does? Find out this and more on this week’s episode. The post 003 – Jerry Seinfeld – $14,000 a Year on Vanity License Plates appeared first on How It's Paid.

We’re talking about Mike Tyson and how he earned $400,000,000 throughout his career and got himself $32,000,000 in debt. We’re talking tigers, we’re talking ear-bite fines, we’re talking gold bathtubs. Stacy says “that’s sad” about a million times and Jonathan teaches us about the rich section of Home Depot that we’ve all been missing out […] The post 002 – Mike Tyson – $2,000,000 Gold Bathtub appeared first on How It's Paid.

In this very first episode of How It’s Paid, Stacy tells Jonathan all about former-NBA player Gilbert Arenas’ money from his $111 million contract. The key expenditure we speculate about is a whopping $100,000 shopping spree at FAO Schwarz. Then, Jonathan gets to guess whether Stacy made it all up or whether it’s actually real. […] The post 001 – Gilbert Arenas – $100,000 at FAO Schwarz appeared first on How It's Paid.