Whiskey Wisdom Podcast

In this episode, we were having our usual catch-up conversation and this was a story that we felt needed to be told. All due respect to marathoners, but how hard is it to run a marathon anyway? Hope you enjoy this storytime from Nahum!

We're back! It's been a year but we have a ton of stories to tell you and other people's stories to give our unsolicited advice on. In this first snippet, we are talking about a NYT article where a woman is interested in starting an AI relationship, but there's a catch. We have a ton of other episodes in the chamber that we can't wait to release for you soon. Thanks for listening, WW.

Nahum has work related things on his mind. The first one is a might be stange but its potentially a game changer. Platonic plus ones to events! Can it work, what's the point, and does it have benefits for all the single people out there? Hear us out. Then is a conversation about promotions, work, status, money, and greed. How can status and wealth change us as we receive more and how do we deal with the good and bad sides of it?  Timestamps: 00:00 - 17:00 Plus ones 17:00 - End  Promotions/Greed

In this episode clip, we talk about emotional attachment to food and whether everyone feels that way. Does food mean something to you? or is it just a means to an end?

What does getting engaged look like? Can you propose more than once to the same person? How does your partner want you to go about it? We will figure it out when the time comes...right? Timestamps: 00:00 - 11:49 Catching up, Canada, New Year Resolution Rant 11:49 - End   Engagements

This is a re-run from 2022. Weddings should be happy fun events, unless you are in them that is. For her first appearance on the show we sat down with Nahum's friend and coworker Vidhi to talk about potential bridezillas and unique wedding traditions. We share some traditions from our respective backgrounds including shoes, money, and potential crimes sometimes all wrapped in one.

In this episode of the Whiskey Wisdom Podcast, Nahum and Shaq dive into Solomon's Paradox and the struggles we face when making decisions. They discuss how humans are more inclined to consume information rather than take action, and how this affects our ability to put in the necessary effort. They explore the concept of talking to your 85-year-old self for guidance and reflect on the challenges of giving advice to others while grappling with our own problems. You won't want to miss this insightful and thought-provoking episode where they navigate the complexities of decision-making and the importance of prioritizing actions for long-term success. Pour yourself a glass of whiskey and join us for a deep and engaging discussion.

In this bonus episode of the Whiskey Wisdom Podcast, Nahum and Shaq dive into a discussion about the popular grocery chain, Aldi. They reminisce about the days when getting a cart required a quarter deposit and share their insights on the clever business model behind it. They hilariously reflect on their experiences and question the value of the carts themselves. Tune in as they explore the quirks of Aldi, from the lack of cart attendants to the absence of uniformed cashiers. Plus, they reveal some money-saving tips at Aldi that involve creative bagging solutions and the use of spare boxes. Don't miss out on their thoughts about Aldi's rise as the fastest-growing grocery chain and their lighthearted take on the importance of apple cider tasting like, well, apple cider. Grab a drink and join Nahum and Shaq for some casual chat about why Aldi had the best business.

This episode is not about car washing! This episode we got a chance to do this a bit differently. For starters we got the chance to revisit some of our most entertaining questions witch a new person. For some of those topics it now included a woman's perspective. Also new we had a guest brave and willing enough to ask us some questions that we often want to ask but don't. There were some talks about just how much we released, so rest asured we got into the weeds this time. Love lives, personal hygiene(again), and dating strategies all come into play this time.

No we are not having that awkward conversation you had to have with your parents, nobod really wwanted to talk about it the first time. This episode we have a new guest and between acid reflex and being exhausted when we go out we are talking about how we are aging. We aren't old but we definetly aren't young either and that means changes in how our bodies reac to things and changes to our attitudes and approaches to life. Maybe you will feel the same maybe you get to poke fun at us. 

In this mini-episode, Nahum talks about his recent trip to Mexico where on his way back home he found out that his tickets had been canceled-- and he thinks that a Mexican witch did it.

In the part two of EA and Kyra's apperance we tackle our recent episode about identy from a different perspective. Before we focused on breaking out of more than one identity who we shouldn't be so focused on one goal or area of life that we neglect other, even if that identity may be good. This episode we focus on how an identity holds us back or limits us if we let it. Nahum was preparing a sermon so the first example he had was Moses, a person with a stutter who didn't feel like he could lead a group of people, Shaq added in his own similar experience, EA knows the plight of the "no sabo" kids, Kyra was perhaps the most free of those shackels. Join us in a conversation about identity, growth and moving beyond our identifiable flaws.

As if often the case we ended up talking alot during our recording so up first is a shorter segment where we welcome back EA from Spain this time with his girlfriend Kyra who was also actually out there teaching before hime. In addition to catching up we take advantage to ask a couple how they feel about sharing their location. Is it about trust or safety? Where does the line fall for you? Lighthearted and funny in part one of two of their latest guest apperance. 

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On this episode of Whiskey Wisdom Podcast, we dive deep into the idea of identity this time in relation to our jobs and careers. Do you find your self introducing or describing yourself by your job or career. What does that mean and is it good or bad. From doctors to roalty there is a social standing, epectation, stereotypes or purpose. How if at all does the changes in your job or career affect how you identify yourself. If its not through our work what are the main contributers to your identy? Family, goals, ambitions, causes, material things, achievements, etc. Do they change through out life and how frequently? And what are the pros and cons of having these contributers being so closely tied to our identity? Learn about us and yourself as you listen and ponder your own answers to these questions.

This half of our recording we focus on technology and the recent ways that AI has already changed society and continuous to do so. Starting of drastic we ask a what if:  "If you could implant a chip in your brain that made you a complete expert in any given field what field would you choose?" As it turns out what field and why says alot about us. After that we have various conversations about our growing dependence on technology and our potential future dependency on AI. Ultimately we try to come to a comcensus about how much and how best to use AI to make the most of it without in a healthy way.

After a pause and a rebrand we are back to doing what we do best. Having discussions about random topics that nobody asked us to talk about! Today we are joined once again by Melisa as we talk about an array of things. Up first why Nahum is asking if and how a pasor can date and how that may play out. Then we move on to breaking down all the diffrent angles about a situation involving a roomate, cheating, and blackmail. Entertainment is never far but morality might be!

Do you shower everyday? If you do, do you change your underwear or just throw the same ones back on? Let's say you do change them and shower daily. Could you be in a relationship with someone who doesn't? In Part 2 of our episode with Lauren and Connor we have a general conversation around the importance of cleanliness in a relationship and how sharing common hobbies can sometimes be an issue.

We're getting back into the swing of things here. In this episode, find out if you're a "fizzler" in your relationships and how costly that may be to the connections you make. "Fizzling" is new variant of "ghosting" and apparently is a rampant problem in the current dating scene. We also talk about the idea of "levels" in a relationship and if it's a good idea to have them.

It has been quite some time, I will refer you to this week's title. Some of that time was personal, some was spent working to make the cast better. Sooner or later you will hear all about it. For this episode though you will hear about why a silly line from a show is not setting rules for Nahum's dating life. While only Nahum has watched the show we dig into the Friends "We were on a break" argument. Listen to what we and first time guest and friend Nate have to say about the argument, show, and its application in real world relationships. We do also have a small second topic we kept with a bit of a running theme; being more discerning about one's choices. 

In this episode, we handle two hilarious Thanksgiving scenarios and give our classic unlicensed, unprofessional advice on how to navigate when your family and partner lets you down before and during Thanksgiving. We hope you all have a wonderful one!

Happy Halloween! In Part 2 of this episode, Nahum talks about his experience installing a smart toilet in his house and why we think that a wax museum would be an ideal place for a haunted house.

Hey everybody, we're back! We know we say it a lot but you should believe us this time. This week we recorded a classic podcast format where we're just chatting like we usually do off-camera. In the first part of this episode, Nahum talks about his fears of being murdered while working out and Shaq talks about his expedition in a U-Haul from New York to Chicago.

We have a new guest this episode! Ellen ran in some of the same circles as us back in college but it wasn't till after that we got to know her better. On this episode that is definitely the case as we go back and forth on the best breakfast food. Even more so as we talk about our flaws and those of other people. Sometimes the imperfections are the most important parts.  

This episode is a little more free form than usual because we ended up catching up and talking about life than one topic. Our close friend and returning guest EA will be moving to Spain shortly and we are exploring all things related. Topics include becoming an independant adult, what he's most excited about, missing the dog more than family, and why Shaq watches his anime in French.

New Guest! This week we are joined by an old co-worker (and friend?) of Nahum. Jeffie was excited to make her podcasting debut and has an eye opening discussions. First up is one about co-workers, friends, sex workers and friends who are sex workers being hired by co-workers. Second is a conversation about helping strangers and what level of help is one morally obligated to give. The levels and reasons for all were truly surprising.

Welcome to the new studio! In this episode, we start with a silly question about someone having a bad date experience and what we'd do in their situation. Later, we get into the deeper question of whether or not "Religion Is The Purest Form of Self-Improvement".

This week we answer a question about someone having issues with their best friends significant other. The question then evolved into how to navigate certain situations of a relationship properly and why maintaining your friendships are key to the overall success of your relationship with your partner.

Once again we discuss unusual situations that may actually help you have better relationships with those around you. This time with our old time friend Carlos to join us. Join us as we do a post game breakdown of a Valentine's Day threesome. What went wrong, why, and how to make it better. Tied into that is a conversation on physical intimacy vs emotional intimacy. How easy the lines can be both drawn and blurred. That understanding and its broader implications can help you navigate your platonic relationships, romantic ones and maybe even a combination of them for your next threesome.

There's no topic this week, Nahum and Shaq both had crazy stories from the night before that needed to be shared.

In this episode, Bobby joins us in the studio once again. We talk about our experiences with dating interracially and how the benefits vs troubles weigh against each other.

Weddings should be happy fun events, unless you are in them that is. For her first appearance on the show we sat down with Nahum's friend and coworker Vidhi to talk about potential bridezillas and unique wedding traditions. We share some traditions from our respective backgrounds including shoes, money, and potential crimes sometimes all wrapped in one.

Thank you all again for all the support and listens, we appreciate each and every one of you. End of year, time for reflections and commentaries. In this ep, we talk about the past year-- what could have gone better, and things we were grateful for. 

This week we invited on one of Shaq's longest term friends and our resident doctor, Evan. We talked about ER stories, weird reddit posts and what it takes to survive medical school to become a doctor or surgeon. 

Taking a step away from our usual funny and philosophical talks, this talk moves into something more practical that we can implement to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. 

We welcome back our marriage consultant for an interesting pair of conversations about sex and a session of couple's counseling. To start we try to break down the minimum emotional connection needed for sex. In particular we ask: could have sex with someone you hate? Shaq and Nahum are not the people to ask. Then we have a conversation about comparing exes in a relationship and addressing issues we have with our partner's behavior. 

In this episode, we have our boy Josh on and talk about the concept of soulmates. Do they exist? Do we overemphasize their importance in a relationship? Do we self-destruct meaningful relationships in the search of the "perfect" one? One of our best episodes to date.

This episode has a couple lessons about maturity and how one's decisions may bring about drastic consequences in an instant. Its more story than lesson but it we think it makes the point. Enjoy this little bit of behind the scenes where we catch up and talk about things that didn't make it into the main episode.

When we started this years ago we never imagined that society would have so many different opinions on bathroom procedure. Low hanging fruit for our show for sure but still hilarious. Today's hot take: flushing. Discuss along with returning guest and friend Leon.

Taking risks is a part of life, starting a business during a pandemic counts as one for sure. During the second half of our talk with Antonio we got into his experience on starting a company, taking risks, and experiencing Uber from both sides.

This first part of talk with Antonio is strictly for entertainment! Join us for more stories about Big Boss, animals, domestic bliss, and more!

We don't usually have a part 3 but this one was key and also did some work to highlight the other segments. So much of what we talk about is a by product of poor or non-existent communication. In this session poor and lack of communication can be seen in part 1 and 2 respectfully. It doesn't matter if its with romantic partners, friends, family or co-workers we could all do better at communicating and more often than not we struggle with the listening more than the talking; lets start changing that.

On this second part of our talk with Melisa we talk about a woman who has reservations about a potential partner paying for sex. What is the current outlook on sex work and sex workers. What underlying concerns if any surround someone who has paid for sex. And what factors can lead to it as well as why sex can often seem so much like the end all be all on a date especially for males. 

Melisa joins us again for a surprisingly deep conversation about dental dams, sex, and society. This honestly started as a joke because Nahum had thought about it before, but then Shaq had some questionable things to admit. We are asking the real, if maybe amateur, questions and laughing while we do it. 

On part 3 of Lauren and Connors episode a wife's husband offered to pay for a lady coach because she has changed during the Covid lockdown. Fundamental problem, sarcastic banter, or mental health concern? Pick your poison among others that we toss out or you may think about and see what the general consensus is. More important than the particular incident listen to how we think this can be avoided and how it can be resolved moving forward.

On part two of Lauren & Connor's episode we talk about couples going on vacation, or failing to anyways. This couple's boyfriend refuses to pay for his partner to come on vacation despite the fact that he "easily" can. That would be one conversation enough but it gets so much worse since the GF is the financially responsible one. 

Its appropriate that we have a couple on for this question! Back for her second episode with us is our friend Lauren and this time she is accompanied by her significant other Connor. Our first question seems pretty bad and straight forward but hear us out. We don't all agree on the verdict and we just might make convince you too. 

Listen to a quicker conversations about E.A.'s question for us. We will go over how much we approach relationships and what the pros and cons can be. Regardless of which side you fall on you probably could use some additional perspective from the other side. Listen and help apply it to part 1 of this week's guest or in your own life.

We are joined by long time friend E.A. for a conversation about failing to start a relationship. Standing up for yourself, being self assured, knowing what you want, and even knowing when to leave are all at play here. You pick which part is most important. In today's topic we see a young man trying everything he can think of to start a serious relationship; maybe its just time to let it go though. 

People never cease to amaze us, particularly with creations we've never even heard of before. In this episode, the second part of our Darius' conversation, we talk about a family hosting an apology dinner for a mother trying to break up her daughter's relationship. You gotta hear this to believe it.

In this episode, we brought back Darius to talk about a woman who's literally allergic to intimacy and how we'd navigate that situation.