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On this lively edition of It's Okay With Okey, Okey Bakassi, Senator, and Kolawole take listeners on another hilarious ride through the stories, controversies, and everyday situations dominating conversations across Nigeria.From trending social media debates and relationship dramas to politics, culture, and the strange realities that only seem possible in Nigeria, the trio leave no stone unturned. Armed with sharp wit, humour, and plenty of common sense, they break down the headlines in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.As opinions clash and jokes fly, the conversation moves effortlessly between laughter and reflection, proving once again why It's Okay With Okey remains one of radio's most engaging spaces for social commentary. Whether tackling serious issues or the lighter side of life, the hosts bring a relatable perspective that resonates with listeners from all walks of life.Packed with banter, unexpected insights, and the kind of humour that turns everyday conversations into must-listen radio, this episode is another reminder that sometimes the best way to understand society is to laugh at it first.
On this episode of It's Okay With Okey, Okey Bakassi and the crew return with their signature blend of humour, sharp social commentary, and no-holds-barred reactions to the stories and conversations shaping everyday life in Nigeria.From trending social media moments and relationship debates to politics, lifestyle choices, and everyday street realities, the team dissect it all with wit, sarcasm, and the kind of honesty that makes listeners feel like they're part of the conversation. Every topic becomes a mix of laughter, reflection, and relatable truth.The chemistry in the studio remains electric as Okey leads the charge with humour, while Senator and Kolawole add their contrasting perspectives, turning even the simplest topic into an engaging back-and-forth filled with punchlines and perspective shifts.Entertaining, fast-paced, and unmistakably Nigerian, this episode is another strong reminder of why It's Okay With Okey continues to resonate with listeners across the country.
Democracy Day may have set the tone, but on It's Okay With Okey, nothing is ever discussed without a healthy dose of humour, sharp wit, and the kind of street-level honesty that makes the show a listener favourite.Okey Bakassi and the crew dive into the conversations Nigerians are having around governance, leadership, and the state of the nation, turning serious topics into engaging, laugh-out-loud moments without losing sight of the issues at hand. From political promises and public expectations to the everyday realities facing ordinary citizens, the discussion is packed with relatable observations and unapologetic opinions.As the banter flows, the hosts reflect on Nigeria's democratic journey, the progress made, and the frustrations that continue to dominate public discourse. True to form, no one escapes scrutiny, and no topic is too sacred for a little comic examination.What emerges is a conversation that is equal parts entertainment and social commentary—a reminder that sometimes the best way to discuss serious issues is through laughter, honesty, and a willingness to say what many people are already thinking.Funny, thought-provoking, and unmistakably Nigerian, this episode delivers the perfect Democracy Day blend of humour, reflection, and real talk.
On this episode of It's Okay With Okey, the studio is buzzing with energy as Okey Bakassi and the crew tackle the trending stories, viral moments, and everyday realities fueling conversations across Nigeria.Nothing is off limits as the team moves from social issues and relationship dilemmas to politics, culture, and the peculiar situations that make life both frustrating and hilarious. With Okey's trademark wit leading the charge, every topic is dissected through a mix of comedy, common sense, and the kind of street-smart perspective that listeners have come to love.The chemistry in the room is undeniable. Sharp jokes, playful disagreements, and unexpected insights keep the conversation moving, proving once again that some of the best social commentary often comes wrapped in laughter.Whether they're challenging popular opinions, reacting to breaking stories, or simply finding humour in the absurdities of everyday life, the crew deliver an episode that is as entertaining as it is relatable.Funny, insightful, and unapologetically Nigerian, this is It's Okay With Okey at its very best.
On this episode of It's Okay With Okey, the studio becomes a meeting point for comedy, common sense, and the uniquely Nigerian ability to find humour in even the most serious conversations. Okey Bakassi and the crew take on the stories dominating public discourse, delivering sharp observations, hilarious reactions, and perspectives that resonate far beyond the headlines.From social trends and relationship dynamics to the quirks of everyday life, no topic is safe from scrutiny. The conversations swing effortlessly between laugh-out-loud moments and surprisingly profound insights, as the hosts challenge assumptions, question popular narratives, and reflect on the realities shaping life in modern Nigeria.What makes the episode stand out is the chemistry in the room. The banter is spontaneous, the opinions are unapologetic, and the humour lands with the familiarity of a conversation among friends. Yet beneath the jokes lies a thoughtful examination of the issues people are debating in homes, offices, and social media spaces across the country.Funny, relatable, and unmistakably Nigerian, this is It's Okay With Okey doing what it does best—turning the stories of the day into compelling radio.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Senator and Kolawole join Okey Bakassi to unpack a trending conversation around surrogacy agreements, trust in relationships, and the blurred lines between arrangement, emotion, and responsibility.The discussion explores the ethical questions around modern surrogacy, the importance of clear consent and legal protection, and how misunderstandings or hidden expectations can complicate even the most “agreed” arrangements. The crew also reflect on how society reacts to sensitive family situations and the assumptions people often make when stories go viral.With humour, strong opinions, and layered perspectives, the episode balances comedy with serious reflection on trust, boundaries, and accountability in modern relationships.Funny, thought-provoking, and deeply conversational — this is It's Okay with Okey at its most reflective.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Okey Bakassi, Senator the Comedian, and Kolawole are in top form as they take on the trending topics of the day with their trademark blend of humour, satire, and sharp social commentary.From viral stories and relationship drama to politics, lifestyle issues, and the everyday realities of Nigerian life, the trio turn every headline into a laugh-out-loud conversation. Their chemistry, quick wit, and contrasting perspectives create the kind of entertaining back-and-forth that keeps listeners hooked.Packed with hilarious observations, street-smart wisdom, and plenty of memorable one-liners, this episode is a reminder of why It's Okay with Okey remains one of the most engaging talk shows on radio.Funny, relatable, and unmistakably Lagos — this was comedy, conversation, and commentary rolled into one.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Okey Bakassi and the crew bring their trademark blend of comedy, social commentary, and street-level wisdom to the day's biggest conversations.From trending headlines and cultural debates to relationships, politics, and the quirks of everyday Nigerian life, no topic is off limits. With sharp observations, hilarious banter, and contrasting viewpoints, the discussion moves effortlessly between laughter and insight.Entertaining, relatable, and packed with personality, this episode captures everything listeners love about It's Okay with Okey — real talk, real humour, and real-life conversations.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Okey Bakassi, Senator the Comedian, and Kolawole bring a lively mix of humour, satire, and straight-up real talk as they unpack trending stories and everyday Nigerian realities.From social commentary and politics to relationships, culture, and viral moments, the conversation moves effortlessly between comedy and reflection. Each topic sparks witty exchanges, sharp takes, and the kind of banter that keeps the studio buzzing from start to finish.Funny, relatable, and unapologetically honest, this episode delivers the signature energy of the show — where laughter meets lived experience.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the crew dive headfirst into trending conversations, viral stories, and the everyday realities shaping life in Nigeria.With humour leading the way, the discussion moves through social issues, relationships, politics, culture, and lifestyle topics, all delivered with satire, sharp observations, and unfiltered opinions. The chemistry in the studio keeps the energy high as every topic sparks laughter, debate, and relatable moments.Funny, engaging, and deeply rooted in everyday experiences, this episode captures the essence of the show — real conversations with real entertainment.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the studio comes alive with humour, witty observations, and lively conversations around the stories everyone is talking about.From trending headlines and social issues to relationships, lifestyle, and the everyday experiences of Nigerians, the crew blend satire with honest commentary, turning serious topics into engaging and entertaining discussions.With effortless banter, strong opinions, and nonstop energy, this episode delivers the signature mix of comedy and real-life conversation that defines the show.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the crew bring their signature mix of comedy, social commentary, and everyday gist to the airwaves, turning trending stories into engaging and hilarious conversations.From politics and relationships to lifestyle issues and viral moments, every topic is tackled with wit, satire, and honest opinions. The banter flows naturally as serious realities meet playful humour and relatable perspectives.Energetic, funny, and refreshingly authentic, this episode captures the heart of the show — real conversations with real laughs.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the studio is filled with laughter, sharp opinions, and lively conversation as the crew break down trending stories and everyday Nigerian realities.From social commentary and relationship dynamics to politics, culture, and viral moments, the discussion moves effortlessly between humour and honest reflection. Each topic is met with wit, satire, and the kind of back-and-forth energy that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.Funny, relatable, and unfiltered, this episode delivers the perfect mix of comedy and conversation.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the crew dive into trending stories, social commentary, and everyday experiences shaping conversations around town.With humour at the centre, the show blends satire and reality as Okey and his guests break down everything from lifestyle issues to politics, relationships, and pop culture moments. The back-and-forth energy keeps the discussion lively, unpredictable, and highly engaging.Witty, relatable, and boldly honest, this episode delivers entertainment with a strong dose of perspective.
En este episodio de The Milk Check en Español, Diego, Yara y Miguel analizan uno de los mercados lácteos más inciertos de los últimos años. El equipo conversa sobre la limitada disponibilidad de leche en algunas regiones de Estados Unidos, la fuerte demanda de leche ultrafiltrada, el sólido mercado de exportación de quesos y por qué el mercado de leche descremada en polvo sigue desconectado de los fundamentos tradicionales. También hablan sobre el incremento en los costos de flete, la creciente necesidad de SMP en México, el cambio en el comportamiento de compra de los clientes al construir inventarios de seguridad y cómo las tensiones geopolíticas, negociaciones comerciales y la volatilidad global están impactando los mercados lácteos alrededor del mundo. Desde NFDM y quesos hasta fletes, futuros y comercio internacional, este episodio cubre los factores más importantes que están definiendo el mercado lácteo actual. ¿Tienes preguntas? Nos encantaría escucharlas. Envíalas abajo y podríamos responderlas en el pódcast. Pregúntale a The Milk Check Diego Carvallo: Buenas tardes a todos nuestros queridos clientes y, proveedores. Los saludamos desde la ciudad de San Luis, donde estamos Miguel, yo, y Yara esta semana reuniéndonos con el equipo para reuniones de estrategia y análisis de mercado. Y bueno, bienvenidos al pódcast de esta semana. Estamos a mediados del mes de mayo con muchísima incertidumbre, muchísimas, eh, comentarios y preguntas sobre el mercado. Yara Morales: Sí, saludos a todos. Miguel Aragón: Así es, sí nos estamos reuniendo aquí en nuestra reunión trimestral, viendo, tratando de, ver la bola de cristal, pero no, no, no, no, está, está- no aparece, no aparece. Yara Morales: Sí, yo creo que las mismas preguntas que nosotros tenemos las tienen todos los clientes y los proveedores también. La verdad, es una incertidumbre todo lo que está pasando con el mercado. Es un año de verdad muy a-atípico, muy diferente a todos los años. O sea, ya, ya muchos clientes hasta nos dicen: «Pues ya no me sirven las referencias que tenemos de todos los estadísticas que teníamos anteriormente». La verdad, ya no, no. Ha sido un año muy difícil para todos. Así es. Diego Carvallo: Si quieren, podemos comenzar hablando un poquito de, de la parte de fluidos y después pasar a, a los productos. Eh, así entendemos un poquito cómo, cómo se sienten los fundamentos. Em, bueno, hemos tenido varias reuniones con el equipo de fluidos y, eh, a pesar de que el número de producción de, de leche de Estados Unidos sigue estando bastante bien, eh, seguimos teniendo un crecimiento bastante sano en la producción de leche, em, estamos viendo, eh, que para el medio del spring flush, que estamos actualmente, no pareciera haber sobrantes de leche, eh, a descuentos tan significativos como lo que había en los años anteriores. Y, eh, eh, la verdad es que ha creado algo de, eh, dudas, algo de preocupación, sobre todo para el equipo de fluidos, porque en estos momentos usualmente estamos viendo la, las cargas de leche descontadas a, a unos descuentos muy importantes y este año no ha sido el caso. Entonces, eh, hay mucha discusión y mucha, eh, como conversaciones sobre la demanda, sobre todo la demanda de lo que son, eh, las cargas ultrafiltradas, que está muy, muy fuerte esa demanda y pareciera que las plantas todavía tienen más capacidad para absorber leche. Em, por el otro lado, la parte de la crema sí está bastante larga, hay bastante producto disponible, pero lo que es la ultrafiltrada y la leche líquida, pareciera que con toda la capacidad nueva que agregamos este año, em… Hay suficiente planta para absorber ese crecimiento. Miguel Aragón: Así es, así es. Eh, un comentario importante que nos hacían los-nuestros compañeros es el de que en estos tiempos las– usualmente las cargas se compran o se mueven a descuento y este año no, se están moviendo a la par, lo cual está causando una incertidumbre bastante alta en el mercado. Diego Carvallo: Si, si ese es el caso ahora en el pleno flush, pues el mercado debería sentirse muy ajustado una vez salgamos del flush. Exacto. Y entremos en periodos de baja producción. Miguel Aragón: Exactamente. Eso lo, lo estamos empezando a ver en, en, en el mercado de futuros, eh, por lo pronto en el lado de lo queso. No sabemos qué tanto se ajuste, pero nos da algo de, de, de pausa ahí de- Sí. Yara Morales: Porque si siguen, este, mandando la leche para la clase uno, que es para toda la leche fortificada, para lo que es el, el, el yogur griego y, y lo que es el cottage, pues la verdad es que mucha leche se va a ir para allá. Eh, va a estar todavía muy escasa. Clase uno y clase tres. Diego Carvallo: Clase tres. Mhm. Exactamente. Clase uno y clase tres. Es importante aclarar también que e-e-ese panorama que estábamos describiendo es sobre todo lo que es, eh, al este de las montañas, de los Rockies. Todo lo que es California y la costa oeste, sí tengo entendido que hay bastante leche. Hay bastante leche. Que la leche sigue bien larga. Sí, así es. De hecho, uno, ayer coment– eh, estaba en plática con un-uno de nuestros proveedores y nos decían que tienen suficiente leche para las plantas de queso, en, por lo menos en California. Eh, y lo que comentabas, Diego, definitivamente esto se está viendo para el lado este y para el, el, de hecho, plantas en el centro del suroes– en el sureste. Sí, sí. El caso de la costa este ha estado muy ajustado de hace muchos años. Bueno, este año, eh, ese nivel, ese tightness, esa falta de leche, se ve aún más, eh, pronunciada. Em, bueno, con eso podemos entonces hacer como un, un cambio y empezar a hablar un poquito más de los, de los subproductos. Eh, Miguel, ¿quieres hablar un poquito de la parte de quesos antes de entrar en, en los polvos? Sí, sí. De hecho, ah, es, el– aunque el mercado doméstico sigue teniendo suficiente producto para la demanda que tenemos, el mercado de exportación es completamente otro tema. Eh, más que u– esta semana estamos viendo algo de movimiento en los mercados de Asia y, este, y Oceanía, con la, una demanda que se está incrementando. Miguel Aragón: Ojo, cuando eso es, esos mercados se llevan bastante producto. Habían estado algo dormidos, eh, las últimas Seis semanas, ocho semanas. Pero estamos viendo que ahora al parecer la están ya buscando producto otra vez. Eso tal vez nos va a poner algo de, de restricciones de producto para México, Centroamérica, Suramérica, porque al parecer lo pagan mejor, eh- Estados Unidos es el país más competitivo en este momento para lo que son quesos, ¿no? Sigue siendo el más competitivo. Así es, así es. Aunque hay algo de, de sobre todo mozzarella, de, de, de– hubo algo de producción en Europa, pero no, seguimos siendo los más competitivos, Diego Carvallo: sobre todo en los cheddar. Ya, ya, ya. Okey, interesante. ¿Y si están viendo, eh, en lo que va de año un aumento en todo lo que son exportaciones a esas regiones? Sí, todo, Miguel Aragón: sí, los, los mercados a los que hemos exportado siguen creciendo, sigue creciendo la demanda. Eh, aún no podemos ver, eh, cómo, se desparrama la demanda o cómo, cómo se– cuándo es más demanda y menos demanda, porque ha sig– ha seguido creciendo constantemente. ¿Y Diego Carvallo: cuál es, eh, tu outlook para el resto del año? ¿Estás– tú sientes que el mercado ha conseguido un soporte bastante claro y que la demanda puede mantener los precios actuales o, o sientes más bien que en algún momento podemos volver a caer? No, la, creo que Miguel Aragón: estamos en un, en un, tenemos un piso. Ya. Y aunque hemos creído que vamos a estar en un rango, al contrario, creemos que tal vez, eh, el mercado empiece a tratar de, de, de, de subir un poco, de apuntar para arriba- De romper esa resistencia. De romper esa resistencia hacia arriba. Pero, ah, todo depende cómo, cómo siga la demanda doméstica, porque eso es lo que nos va, nos va a marcar Diego Carvallo: la pauta. ¿Y el tema de la guerra en Irán está afectando en algo la demanda de los clientes de ustedes en el sureste asiático? Miguel Aragón: Definitivamente, definitivamente. De hecho, tuvimos algo de cargas nosotros que, que anduvieron dando vueltas. Hasta en la India teníamos cargas que, que iban a, a Arabia Saudita, eh, y nos, nos afecta a nosotros, pero está afectando a todos los productores también. Eh, y es un mercado por varias cosas. U-una, porque no podemos entrar, pero otra, la más importante, es porque las aseguradoras no nos están asegurando las cargas que van para ese mercado. Nadie las asegura y si no las aseguran El mercado claro no puede, no puede tomarlo, no puede tomar ese producto Es demasiado riesgo. Ya, Diego Carvallo: ya, ya. Miguel Aragón: Imagínate Yara Morales: el transporte, cómo se está incrementando también Diego Carvallo: con todo eso. Eso es lo siguiente, eso es lo siguiente. Es un tema que vamos a hablar también, que está afectando sobre todo a los productos más económicos, porque representan un porcentaje más alto del, del costo del producto. Sé que ahorita todo el mundo quiere hablar mucho de nonfat, así que si quieren pasamos un poquito a hablar ese tema- Nos dedicamos al nonfat. Que es el más complicado en este momento. Eh, mira, en pocas palabras, yo diría, en este momento estamos viendo un mercado que está de cierta manera desconectado entre lo que es lo, lo que estamos viendo en los fundamentos con lo que estamos viendo en la realidad del mercado físico. Los fundamentos, eh, apuntan y todos los reportes del USDA apuntan a que hay un crecimiento en la producción de nonfat, hay un crecimiento en la producción de SMP y hay inventarios relativamente sanos. Sin embargo, lo que estamos viendo en el mercado spot, en el mercado actual, es algo bastante distinto. Y puede ser por algunos factores como los de los recalls que tuvimos, eh, ¿cómo se dice un recall en español? La- Reclamos. Un reclamo de producción que tuvimos durante los últimos meses que ajustaron el mercado, pero la realidad es que el mercado spot, el mercado físico actualmente sigue estando sumamente ajustado. Hay muy poco producto, la mayoría de las plantas siguen completamente sobrevendidas. Eh, los traders y revendedores tienen muy poco inventario en mano. Y también vemos ese mismo patrón desde el punto de vista de los clientes. La mayoría de los clientes siguen todavía bastante cortos de producto y necesitan may-mayor, mayor volumen para saciar sus inventarios de seguridad y su producción. Entonces, eh, yo diría, en el corto plazo todavía vemos un mercado bastante bien sostenido, pero creemos que una vez pase el spring flush, después de estos dos próximos dos meses, deberíamos ver una mejor correlación entre lo que es el mercado físico o el CME Cash y el mercado de futuros. Y creemos que principalmente el CME Cash debería hacer gran parte de ese trabajo para llegar a un nivel más cercano a donde están los futuros. Es decir, creemos que debería haber cierta, eh, corrección y consolidación en un nivel posiblemente cercano a, a los cuatro mil quinientos, cuatro mil seiscientos, para de ahí poder buscar, eh, opciones de moverse para más arriba o mantenerse firme el resto del año. Sí somos, eh, creyentes de que el resto del año el polo va a seguir bastante ajustado, pero no creemos que nos podamos mantener en los precios que estamos actualmente, que son dos dólares treinta por libra, que es un precio en el que ya empezamos a ver que la demanda se frena un poco Okey. Em, todo lo que son MPC, eh, MPC setenta y MPC ochenta han seguido mucho ese patrón en el que el mercado está muy ajustado, no hay suficiente producto y hay mucha demanda que ha venido de sports nutrition, de otras aplicaciones a buscar, eh, sustitutos en el mercado del MPC. Em, Yarita, cuéntanos un poquito cómo has visto tú la demanda, cómo has visto a tus clientes en México, eh, ¿cuál es la expectativa de mercado desde el punto de vista del cliente mexicano? Yara Morales: Bueno, la, la verdad es que con toda la escasez que hubo en los primeros meses y que no podíamos surtirles la leche, porque todos los proveedores nos agarraron sin inventario y a México lo agarraron sin inventario. Afortunadamente, ya a partir de marzo, abril, ya empezaron a recibir producto. Entonces, ahorita los clientes en México tengo entendido que ya tienen un poquito más de inventario. Aparte, pues están cerrando contratos, eh, se está comprando SMP de, de Europa, los que tienen cupo y el producto va a empezar a llegar ya en mayo y son precios más competitivos. Los precios tan altos, los, eh, clientes finales, pues obviamente tienen una resistencia ya a pagar estos precios tan altos y empezaron a utilizar la leche fresca, que había bastante, ¿verdad? Este, podían encontrar hasta de cuatro pesos por litro. Ahorita ya no hay, se está escaseando. Todo el norte de México, ya la leche fresca está escaseando demasiado. Ahorita hay un poco más en el centro, que es donde también hay bastante producción de leche fresca, pero va a llegar el momento, como ya a finales de junio, julio, que empieza a escasear la leche fresca. Entonces, definitivamente va a haber una necesidad de leche descremada. Aparte de las formulaciones, pues ya las tienen con la leche descremada. Y la verdad es que todavía sigue habiendo, este, demanda. Ya no igual como en un principio que estaba todo mundo desesperado tratando de conseguir y recibir algo, pero de cualquier manera sigue la demanda, sigue todavía los clientes tratando de conseguir producto. Diego Carvallo: Y es difícil que no vengan a comprar a Estados Unidos. Por eso, por eso yo soy de la creencia que el mercado se va a mantener bastante firme por el resto del año, porque las importaciones de Europa sabemos que va a ser un volumen limitado, menos de diez mil toneladas, posiblemente para todo el año. Eh, si hay poca leche bronca en México, no van a tener otra opción que o, o consumir menos o, o venir a comprar a Estados Unidos, en pocas palabras. Entonces, eh, sí, yo creo que eso debería dar soporte. Debería marcar al menos un piso en los precios de, del nonfat. Quería Miguel Aragón: a-adherir un poco una reseña. En el– ahora que estuvimos en Chicago atendiendo el ADPI, estuvimos juntas con algunos, ah, productores de, de, de comida aquí en Estados Unidos y nos comentaban algo que tal, tal vez quisiera ver ustedes qué opinan. Eh, muchos Yo era de la creencia que nada más en México compraban al día, por decirlo así, y, y no había contratos largos. Resulta que en Estados Unidos era la misma situación y con varias de las empresas que nos juntamos nos dijeron: es que ahora estamos tratando de decidir si contratamos toda la segunda mitad del año, eh, a estos precios o nos esperamos. Es la gran cuestión ahí con las empresas que estuvimos platicando dentro de Estados Unidos. Y eso era nonfat Diego Carvallo: también o queso también. Nonfat. Ajá. Principalmente. Nosotros hemos visto exactamente ese mismo patrón. Los clientes en Estados Unidos tenían inventario al día, tenían una carga de, que tenían que utilizar esta semana y a la semana siguiente les llegaba otra carga y no tenían inventario. Ahora la tendencia es comenzar a construir inventario de seguridad, proteger para al menos dos o tres meses para protegerse de que una carga esté demorada o que no haya producto. Así es, exactamente. Miguel Aragón: Creo que Diego Carvallo: es una reseña muy Miguel Aragón: interesante Diego Carvallo: que, no la había Miguel Aragón: visto yo Diego Carvallo: y se ve ahora. Y eso resulta en demanda adicional, porque eso a la final, cuando todos los clientes de Estados Unidos, muchos, tratan de crear inventario de seguridad a la misma vez, cuando el mercado está muy ajustado, crea un crecimiento en la demanda que no es artif– no es orgánico, pero sí crea una subida en la Miguel Aragón: demanda. Así es. Y creo que alarga esta, esta cuestión que estamos viendo ahora. Está ajustado. Sí, Yara Morales: y lo hemos estado viendo con los clientes de México, los queseros, los que tienen plantas de queso, que han querido cuando menos tener la seguridad de que van a tener el producto, por eso pagan los precios. Entonces, han estado comprando con precios hasta meses adelantados. Y es, y era algo que no se veía. ¿Por qué? Pues porque estamos tan cerca que pueden llevarse el producto, pues en una semana o dos semanas y ya tienen la leche. Pero ahorita con esta escasez, pues la verdad que prefieren cerrar contratos largos, aunque sean meses más adelantados. Diego Carvallo: Correcto, correcto. Un punto también importante mencionar es el costo, cómo está afectando el mercado los altos costos de combustible y de flete, sobre todo para productos económicos. Hace poco estuvimos cotizando algunas cargas de permeato a México y a diferentes partes de Asia, y el costo del flete ha subido muchísimo. Eh, es algo que también está afectando a muchos clientes y viene dado a raíz del conflicto en Asia. Eh, ¿cómo está afectando eso a, a su, a la demanda de queso? Miguel Aragón: Definitivamente nos está afectando porque en, en, como saben, manejamos, eh, tres líneas de queso nosotros. Manejamos el queso de primera, eh, que tal vez es el que no, no refleja tanto, eh, el, el incremento en flete, pero lo refleja, pero lo puede absorber un poco más. Pero en el producto, ah, grado B que decimos nosotros, que se supone que era un poco más barato, eh, sí le afecta porque es un producto más barato. Y ahora el producto, eh, que manejamos para reproceso, que es el producto barato, es el producto para extender la proteína en el queso, eh, para hacer más queso, sobre todo queso análogo, ahí sí se sintió fuerte el i-el impacto del flete, porque a veces son– o sea, ha subido cuatro o cinco centavos por libra de diferentes lugares. Depende de, depende de la geografía de Estados Unidos, de donde estemos mandando el queso y es donde más nos ha afectado. Totalmente. En el Diego Carvallo: producto más barato. Igual que- Y, y no solo es en fletes marítimos, sino en fletes terrestres. La parte del transporte en camión en Estados Unidos ha subido mucho. Nosotros solíamos pagar cuatro o cinco centavos para mover una carga de California a El Paso. Hoy en día ese precio está cercano a los seis, o sea, ha subido un cerca de un 20 % En, en la– cuando movemos Miguel Aragón: produ– movemos queso de, de, de Washington a, a El Paso, estábamos pagando trece centavos la libra. Hoy día diecisiete centavos, a veces dieciocho centavos. Y de-dependiendo también si, si se empieza a mover algo como de, digamos, de, del sur, de, de, del suroeste, cuando empieza a moverse mucho melón o cosas así, o cuando viene la temporada de árboles de Navidad, depende de la temporada, esto va, va a incrementarse aún más. Sí. Yara Morales: Igual que el refrigerado. El refrigerado se estaban pagando doce centavos y ahorita ya están cerca de dieciocho centavos. Entonces sí ha Miguel Aragón: subido bastante. Sí, sí, sí, nos está afectando en el queso, en la, en el movimiento del queso y en el movimiento de la mantequilla, definitivamente. Yara Morales: También. El Diego Carvallo: último tema que nos ha preguntado mucho la gente. Cuéntenos un poquito sobre el tratado de libre comercio y qué expectativas hay ahora que se vuelve a negociar entre Estados Unidos y México Bueno, Yara, tú ya has escuchado porque- La verdad, Yara Morales: hay mucha incertidumbre, hay muchas preguntas. Eh, ahora en junio que viene la revisión, pues, mmm, son varios, varios factores, ¿no? Se viene el, la revisión del Tratado de Libre Comercio y se viene el Mundial de fútbol en los tres países. Entonces todo el mundo anda como que muy alterado con todo eso, porque no saben, no sabemos qué es lo que vaya a pasar, no sabemos cómo se vaya a, a mover ese Tratado de Libre Comercio, si se va a renegociar, qué porcentajes pudieran darse o si vamos a quedar en cero, que es lo que todo mundo pretende, porque pues es la economía de México. La economía de México realmente necesita ese Tratado de Libre Comercio. Y, este, y yo creo que todos, porque para todos es un beneficio, ¿no? Inclusive para Estados Unidos. Entonces hay mucha incertidumbre, ¿no? La verdad, mmm, yo pregunto y ando investigando y todos mis clientes pues no saben qué es lo que vaya a pasar. Miguel Aragón: Así es. Y nos está… esta incertidumbre nos afecta día a día, eh, sobre todo con México por la cuestión del tipo de cambio, porque sale un encabezado y se dispara el dólar, eh, sale otro encabezado y se fortalece el peso. Es cuestión de todos los días, todos los días, este, y las, la cuestión política nos, nos, sí nos está afectando bastante. No, Diego Carvallo: no hay certidumbre. Miguel Aragón: Claro. Eh, pero una cosa superimportante que, que, que creo que está, eh, afectando algo lo del tratado y muchas otras cosas es que se nos vienen las elecciones primarias en, en, aquí en noviembre- Estados Unidos. Estados Unidos. Y a eso tú sabes que- Es muy importante. Es muy importante, porque hay que mover el, el, el, el, el, el, lo que piensa el público. Claro, hay que ganar los votos. Y hay que ganar los votos y aquí vamos a ver si se va a hacer cosas para, para tratar de tener algún efecto sobre eso. Y muchas veces no tiene nada que ver con México, Diego Carvallo: obviamente, también las de Irán, pero el mercado, básicamente, yo creo que va a mantener mucha volatilidad, va, va a haber mucha incertidumbre y, eh, las, las monedas van a tener, obviamente, como resultado una variación bastante violenta. Los bancos nos afectan. Exactamente. Yara Morales: Sí. ¿ Diego Carvallo: Qué otro punto importante? Definitivo, Yara Morales: definitivo. Ay, pues yo creo que todo esto es bien interesante. Vamos a ver qué sucede. Este, no sé qué otra cosa podemos Diego Carvallo: manejar. Voy a estar, yo voy a estar en Antad la próxima semana. Eh, lastimosamente, esta vez no me van a poder acompañar Yara y Miguel Pero yo voy a estar en Antalas, así que con mucho gusto, eh, me, me encantaría conocer y encontrarme con algunos de nuestros clientes estando allá. Así que no duden en, en contactarnos. Así es, así es. Desafortunadamente, Miguel Aragón: yo Diego Carvallo: no Miguel Aragón: voy. Sí. Ah, pero yo voy a estar en, en, en Alimentec, en Bogotá, creo que es. Entonces, si alguien nos está viendo en Colombia o que vaya a estar en Alimentec, por ahí estamos. Excelente, excelente. Que Yara Morales: por cierto también va a haber elecciones en Colombia. Miguel Aragón: También. Así es. Sí, Yara Morales: también va a haber elecciones en Colombia. Hay que ver cómo, cómo se- Más volatilidad. Se ve todo. Más volatilidad todavía. Más Diego Carvallo: gasolina al fuego, sí. Bueno, mil gracias a todos. Gracias, Miguel y Yara. Gracias. Gracias, gusto en Yara Morales: saludarlos a todos. Bye
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the studio is packed with humour, sharp observations, and the kind of conversations only the crew can turn into pure entertainment.From trending stories and social commentary to relationship dynamics, politics, and the realities of everyday Nigerian life, every topic is met with wit, satire, and unfiltered opinions. The banter flows effortlessly as serious issues collide with hilarious takes and relatable experiences.Lively, engaging, and unapologetically authentic, this episode delivers the perfect mix of comedy, culture, and conversation.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the studio is filled with laughter, sharp banter, and lively conversations as the crew tackle trending stories, social issues, and the everyday realities people can't stop talking about.From hilarious observations to deeper reflections on culture, relationships, politics, and society, the discussion moves effortlessly between comedy and commentary, delivering insight without losing the fun.Energetic, witty, and unapologetically entertaining, this episode captures the signature vibe of the show — where serious conversations meet serious humour.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the studio comes alive with humour, sharp opinions, and conversations pulled straight from everyday life and trending headlines.From social issues and politics to relationships, culture, and the unexpected stories making waves, the crew tackle every topic with wit, satire, and unfiltered honesty. As always, the chemistry, comedic timing, and back-and-forth banter keep the show lively from start to finish.Funny, insightful, and unapologetically real, this episode delivers the perfect blend of entertainment and social commentary.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, “CEO of Africa” Okey Bakassi teams up with Oiza for a lively blend of humour, sharp observations, and trending stories making waves.From headline conversations to everyday realities, the duo navigate the topics with wit, personality, and effortless chemistry, turning serious moments into entertaining and relatable discussions.Packed with laughter, commentary, and the signature energy of the show, this episode was equal parts insightful and hilarious — a proper ride from start to finish.
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born head of the Roman Catholic Church. We speak with Dr. Stephen Okey, theology professor at Saint Leo University near Tampa, about Leo's first year in office, controversies with the U.S. government, future issues of concern for the pontiff and how American Catholics feel about someone leading their church who has a native understanding of U.S. politics and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Gallup poll a few days back says the percentage of young men under 30 who describe religion as very important is up from 28 percent to 42 percent over two or three years. The Gallup survey says young men are now more likely than young women to say religiion play a role in their lives. At the same time, Roman Catholic church parishes are reporting a dramatic uptick in the number of young MEN attending services, with "standing room only" Easter services. The Washington Post reportsCatholicism is “drawing in Gen Z men” seeking “truth, beauty and, yes, girlfriends." So what's the real story? To find out, we're turning to Stephen Okey, professor of theology and religion at Saint Leo University, headquartered not far from Tampa and with a Tampa campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Okey Bakassi and Kolawole kick things off with a burst of energy, diving straight into trending stories and headline news with their signature comedic twist.From outrageous moments to everyday realities, the duo turn serious topics into laugh-out-loud conversations, blending satire with sharp observations. It's fast-paced, witty, and unapologetically entertaining — where no story is too big or too small to escape their humour.Light-hearted but insightful, this episode sets the tone for a show that thrives on laughter, perspective, and pure vibe.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Senator the Comedian and Kolawole dive into the conversation of the day — global conflict, its fallout, and the ripple effects being felt across countries, including Nigeria.From rising aviation fuel costs to broader economic pressures, the discussion connects international events to local realities, highlighting how Nigerians have been grappling with similar challenges even before the current tensions escalated.Blending sharp insight with satire, the duo also veer into relatable conversations around men and women dynamics, keeping the tone light without losing the depth of the issues at hand.Witty, reflective, and grounded in reality, this episode delivers humour with substance — a true reflection of the times.
This episode explores how religious language & Hollywood has merged into misguided Biblical ignorance, new judge hirings, the Iranian War, Oklahoma City bombing and memorials of a famous International basketball star & one of our local hometown business personalities.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Okey and Kolawole open the show with a conversation rooted in a growing concern around the UNILAG axis — the rise of transactional relationships among young women and what it reflects about the times.Placing it in context, they explore how these dynamics are not entirely new, but have evolved over the years — from “school runs” to modern-day hookup culture — and how economic pressure, rising costs of living, and limited support systems continue to shape personal choices.With humour and honesty, the conversation navigates the lifestyle, the perceived benefits and consequences, and the societal factors driving it, while also pointing toward more progressive, sustainable paths forward.Balanced, reflective, and characteristically engaging, this episode blends social commentary with the signature wit that keeps the conversation both real and relatable.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, the conversation continues as Okey and Kolawole are joined by Ify, bringing a much-needed woman's perspective to an already layered discussion on transactional relationships and shifting social norms.Guided by Okey's blend of historical context and comic relief, the show expands its lens — comparing past and present realities, and examining how economic pressure, evolving values, and especially social media have amplified and reshaped the landscape from subtle arrangements to more overt transactional culture.With Acappella joining in, the dialogue becomes even more dynamic — balancing humour with hard truths, personal insight with societal reflection. From “word on the street” realities to deeper conversations about choice, pressure, and consequence, the episode remains honest, progressive, and grounded.A candid, multi-perspective conversation that doesn't shy away from the complexity of modern life — delivered with the wit and depth that defines the show.
La escribana de Manuel Adorni, Mónica Nechevenko, afirmó que en los 15 años previos a la función pública Adorni no había hecho operaciones con inmuebles: "Nada. Y no, no porque se le dio todo junto, claro. (...) Bueno, eso lo dice usted. ¿Nunca les pasó que, que tienen necesidades diferentes y, bueno, se les da? Que, que, que estaba el departamento que compró. Bueno, listo. Hasta se tenía que mudar por un tema de seguridad. Viene porque se tenía que mudar por un tema de seguridad. Habían tenido problemas".Nechevenko aseguró: “Con que declare que es de origen legal, ya está, ¿sí? Aunque a lo mejor no es legal. Ni siquiera estoy obligada a pedirlo. No, no, no es necesario que lo pongan”.Una de las periodistas a las que le quitaron la acreditación a Casa Rosada, Liliana Franco, se presentó en Casa Rosada y le negaron en ingreso: “Cuando la medida fue para todos los medios dije: «Okey, acepto». No dije nada, me quedé callada. Sin embargo, el mismo lunes hubo tres medios que ingresaron. Les voy a confesar algo: yo durante el gobierno de Cristina pensaba que por ahí me iban a sacar de acá. No pasó. Vino a pasar con un gobierno liberal”.El secretario de Finanzas, Federico Furiase, sostuvo: “En mi caso se están diciendo además cosas que no son. Yo saqué un crédito segunda vivienda y tiene una tasa incluso más alta. Están hablando de tres viviendas. Esa tercera vivienda que se dice es una donación de derecho de usufructo que hicieron mis padres, del 33%, que somos tres hermanos, que no se toma como una vivienda claramente y de la cual, y, y en la cual no vivo desde el año 2010. Entonces, nada, nosotros enfocados en, en la economía y a seguir generando la estabilización macroeconómica que permite seguir bajando la inflación”.Nicolás Kreplak se refirió a la situación del PAMI: “El PAMI, por lo que sabemos, tiene una caída presupuestaria gigantesca, creo que cerca del 40 % del presupuesto en términos reales. Nosotros en la provincia de Buenos Aires tenemos veintidós por ciento menos de medicamentos-- de dispensa de medicamentos a los jubilados. O sea, más o menos uno de cada cuatro, uno de cada cinco jubilados enfermos no recibe la medicación que debería”.Noticias del viernes 10 de abril por el equipo de De Acá en Más por Urbana Play 104.3 FMSeguí a De Acá en Más en Instagram y XUrbana Play 104.3 FM. Somos la radio que ves.Suscribite a #Youtube. Seguí a la radio en Instagram y en XMandanos un whatsapp ➯ Acá¡Descargá nuestra #APP oficial! ➯ https://scnv.io/m8Gr
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Acappella and Kolawole take on global geopolitics with a refreshing twist — finding humour in the serious while still delivering thoughtful perspective.From the composed demeanour of Japan's leadership to the contrasting style of U.S. presidents, the conversation explores how power, money, and perception shape global influence. They unpack the pros, the contradictions, and the subtle signals leaders send — all while drawing sharp parallels to everyday realities back home.Insight meets comedy as the duo blend wit with depth, turning global affairs into relatable, engaging, and often hilarious reflections of society.
On this episode of It's Okay with Okey, Okey, Kolawole, and Senator take on global geopolitics, diving into the ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran — breaking it down in a way that connects big world events to everyday understanding.From military escalation to the ripple effects on oil prices and global stability, the conversation highlights how complex these issues really are, while also calling out the dangers of political naivety and surface-level opinions in serious matters. But in true It's Okay with Okey fashion, the heavy talk never stays heavy for too long. Senator and Kolawole keep it lively with back-and-forth banter, witty interruptions, and comedic takes that turn global tension into relatable, laugh-out-loud moments.Insight meets humour. Serious issues, unserious delivery. Classic.
Không phải tài năng, chính sự rèn luyện là phép màu giúp bạn thành thạo và trở nên thành công trong điều mà bạn đã chọn đầu tư. Bằng sự liên tục củng cố ý thức về việc lặp đi lặp lại một việc nào đó, bạn sẽ trở nên xuất sắc hơn với nó. Đừng tin những lời như kiểu bạn không đủ tài năng, bạn chưa đủ giỏi, bạn đã quá trễ để bắt đầu hay quá sớm để thành công. Hãy bỏ ngoài tai những cái lời gây nản lòng thoái chí đó, hãy sống và chiến với phần đời của bạn. Còn việc đời cho bạn bao nhiều thì hưởng bấy nhiêu, hãy trả giá cho lựa chọn của chính bạn. Những người khác có thể khuyên nhưng nghe bao nhiêu và phần nào không nên nghe là do bạn quyết định. Mỗi người một suy nghĩ khác nhau, chỉ có bạn mới biết cái gì mình thích, mình muốn điều gì, cái nào là phù hợp và điều gì là không. Nếu đã chọn và yêu thích điều gì đó, dù khó khăn, hãy vững lòng và đừng bao giờ cho rằng mình đã đủ giỏi để dừng lại. Tiếp tục đi vì khi bạn chăm chỉ thì vẫn có người còn chăm chỉ hơn. Đừng để bản thân kiệt sức trước ngày tài năng tỏa sáng nhưng cũng đừng lơ là khi nghĩ mình đã giỏi giang. Hãy rèn luyện và rèn luyện điều mà bạn chọn, hãy kiên nhẫn đợi đến ngày cái sự nỗ lực của bạn tự nó cất tiếng nói cho cả thế giới biết bạn là ai. Rất ít người từ ban đầu đã tài giỏi, nhưng bất kì ai tài giỏi cũng đều rất chăm chỉ nghiêm túc rèn luyện. Nếu chiếc clip này tìm đến bạn thì... Okey, đứng dậy và rèn luyện điều bạn yêu thích và muốn thành công với nó đi. Tín hiệu vũ trụ đang kêu gọi bạn rất mạnh mẽ lúc này!Và nếu bạn thấy video này hữu ích, hãy chia sẻ đến một người bạn của bạn nha. --------+ Liên hệ tui khi bạn có câu chuyện cần được lắng nghe hoặc chúng ta có thể hợp tác trong một khía cạnh nào đó: caotranmydung1@gmail.com + Bạn có thể đăng ký học viết khóa VIẾT NHƯ THỞ (hơn 200 bạn đã học và viết dễ dàng hơn, thoải mái hơn sau khi tốt nghiệp) tại đây: https://sites.google.com/view/cad-1992/trang-ch%E1%BB%A7+ Bạn có thể đăng ký đặt Ebook "BẢN THÂN, TÔI LÀ AI?!" ở đây: https://www.facebook.com/caodung2021/posts/pfbid0sU8Vt2BhP7HKjDFKMq1AdDkPNKnTx4wSNpyKU84VQfbnsTXKTq9a1Yh7Cs5rtY5zlCAD Radio trân trọng và cảm ơn bạn đã dành thời gian ghé qua kênh, chúc bạn một tối an lành và ấm áp. -----Kênh donate duy nhất cho kênh qua thông tin số tài khoản chính chủ này:
Bratwurst und Baklava - mit Özcan Cosar und Bastian Bielendorfer
Eure beiden Klüngelkerle haben heute eine Erleuchtung. Die Mehrzahl von Sport ist Spörter und das türkische Okey ist das Spiel Rummikub. Außerdem geht es heute um Reliquien aus dem Himmel – die klingen wie aus der Hölle: Sanctum praeputium – die Vorhaut Jesu. Die beiden besprechen ihren Glauben. Woran sie glauben und woran nicht. An ihren Auftritt beim TV Total Turmspringen glauben die beiden auf jeden Fall schonmal nicht. Schade. Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von Julep Media: sales@julep.de +++ Weitere Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/bratwurstundbaklava +++
İkili Görüş'te Bahadır Çelebi ve İlkan Dalkuç, Epstein dosyasının ve son yayınlanan belgelerin satır aralarını konuşuyor.00:00 Giriş00:35 -stein soy adı nasıl telaffuz edilir?01:40 Epstein hakkında ilk şikâyet 1996 iken "iş" nasıl bu kadar büyüyebildi?03:50 Epstein her başarısızlıktan sonra nasıl daha fazla güçlendi, büyüdü, nüfuzlandı?05:40 ABD'nin Grönland'ı istemesinin tarihi07:10 Epstein'ın uçağı, adası, evi, çiftliği... Epstein bunları "nasıl" edindi?10:00 Trump'ın "çöpçatanı" olarak Epstein13:30 "Epstein dosyalarındaki herkesten tiksindim; belki de belgelerdeki en temiz insan Epstein dedim" Bir network'ün yapısökümü17:10 Epstein dosyalarından çıkan hisse: Ahlak, orta sınıfa özgüdür (Esra Erol, Multinet, Epstein)19:40 Melinda Gates: Epstein Adası'ndan hastalık kaptı, bana da bulaştıracaktı21:50 Ne "idüğü" bilinen Epstein ile bu kadar etkili yetkili kişi iletişim kurdu, iletişimi kesmedi?29:50 Epstein e-postaları neden çok inandırıcı?31:00 Epstein bir MOSSAD ajanı mıydı?33:50 Eyy Demokratlar, 4 sene evvelinde iktidar sizdeydi, niye yayınlamadınız?45:40 Epstein dosyalarından sonra insanlık, ABD halkı, sistem kendine gelir mi?52:40 İsrail, ABD'yi İran'a saldırtamadığı için mi Epstein belgelerini açıklıyor (ABD Adalet Bakanlığı yayınlıyor gerçi)57:40 Epstein belgelerini yayınlayın diyen MAGA'cılar 3 milyon belge yayınlanınca neden suspus?01:02:40 Epstein dosyalarının şimdiye kadar yayınlanmamasını, şimdi yayınlanmasının nedeni01:07:40 Okey, İsrail'in MOSSAD'ı var da MI5/6, CIA, FBI armut mu topluyordu?01:11:00 Moderatör, Epstein meselesinde basının rolünden Daktilo1984'e destek çağırısı çıkarıyor :)01:13:20 Cumhurbaşkanlığı İletişim Sistemi ve Teyit mekanizmasının Dezenformasyona dönüşmesi (konuk da buradan Eptesin olayına bağlıyor)01:19:00 Epstein dosyalarındaki elitlere bakıp bu elitler de amma... demeyin çünkü...01:21:40 Dostlar, şu konuda yayın yapsanıza taleplerinizi Bahadır'a iletin01:21:00 Epstein meselesi, kişilik yetmezliği, güç diyalizi01:27:30 Chomsky-Epstein ilişkisi ve liberallerin Fetullhaçılarla ilişkisine dair01:28:40 Mod. dizi öneriyor: Daredevil (2015) ve Daredevil: Born Again (2025)Ayrıcalıklardan yararlanmak için bu kanala KATIL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWyDy24AfZX8ZoHFjm6sJkg/joinBizi Patreon'dan Destekleyin
In our first conversation for 2026, we hear from Dr. Okey Enyia as he shares his journey from the South Side of Chicago to becoming a public health strategist and policy expert.We discuss the importance of understanding social determinants of health, the impact of structural racism, and the need for civic engagement to improve health outcomes for Black men. Dr. Enyia emphasizes the role of AI in healthcare and the necessity of addressing biases in technology. He concludes with valuable advice for young Black professionals entering the public health field, highlighting the importance of community and resilience.Be sure to visit Dr. Enyia's website: https://enyiastrategies.com and read his writing on Substack.BaddestChaplain's Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.baddestchaplain.com/subscribe
In this episode of Burn Notice, Vince “The Fire Starter” and OG Napalm come in hot—from one-party call recordings to the political games hidden inside student loan changes. We break down how new “degree restrictions” target Black women in nursing, how immigration fearmongering is being weaponized again, and why white Christian nationalism is at the core of these policy plays. Then we take it deeper: reparations, anti-racism, silence as complicity, and why good white allies need to start fighting their own people. This ain't entertainment—it's a warning. Pay attention. The war is already here.
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ROI Podcast—the business show that doubles as a comedy roast—returns with Law Smith and Eric Readinger riffing on TikTok, attention spans, and why horoscopes are basically astrology's version of fantasy football. This episode tackles: TikTok's addictive algorithm vs. China's “education-only” version. Why social media feels like narco-terrorism for your brain. The trader who used TikTok comments to turn $84K into $42M. Comedy, drag shows, group dances, and why dudes just don't vibe with them. A DIY college fantasy football league idea that could flip into billions. If you like your business podcasts with more laughs than LinkedIn posts, hit subscribe and join the world's #1 comedy-business podcast. Eric Readinger 0:02 Okey, dokey, Law Smith 0:06 Whoo, yeah, ah, I wear, I wear my DMX goggles, yeah. I mean, this is, like, the why is that? DMX, no, but it's like a guy. This is Malibu's Most Wanted. That's what this guy sounds like. Eric Readinger 0:27 Yeah, maybe I don't know. He's not real. So can to be whatever you want him to be in your mind, Law Smith 0:32 so he is. So I'm right, yes, you're right. I'm gonna do this like a chick, yeah, see, I'm right, Eric Readinger 0:36 right, because I can't be proven wrong. I'm right. Law Smith 0:40 I was telling a friend, it made me underthink, like dudes, it's much, much better Eric Readinger 0:46 life. Uh huh, yeah, not everything you think is right. Law Smith 0:52 Well before this turns into no man from Eric Readinger 0:55 your children's club. Law Smith 0:58 You know, we can only call that shit out because we empathize with that play. Welcome to ROI podcast, because this is the number one comedy business podcast in the world. Sometimes we talk about emo stuff like Eric Readinger 1:12 that. Oh yeah. Are we gonna get into it? Nah. Law Smith 1:15 Oh, come on. No, no, no, it's too fresh. Too fresh, okay, fresh wounds. But I did. Eric Readinger 1:23 I'm gonna go ahead and just point out the echo Enos. That's my bad when we rip Law Smith 1:28 it up the floor in the studio, fix it in post. We got some tools. Well, hey, man, we should tell everybody, because I like giving resources out. I'm the Suze Orman of digital resources. That's what I want to be. What? Yeah, Adobe has a podcast Audio Enhancer. It'll take out background noise. It'll take out we have a little buzz I could hear right now that we had two episodes ago or an episode ago that it took outably your headphone. No, when I listened to it later. One of the previous episodes we Eric Readinger 2:02 did. Okay, this is definitely the kind of entertainment people want to hear. Well, maybe Law Smith 2:06 I'm just saying, if you have audio you need to clean up. You can, it's for podcasts, they say. But you could probably use it. If you had audio you needed to clean up, like in a loud room or a conference or, you know, any kind of meeting or something, you can right? But I just like the easy, you know, drag and drop it in, boom, come back out. Five minutes. Eric Readinger 2:24 You're good, yeah, AI is great, loyal part. Law Smith 2:29 But like it, it AI, the LLM, you know, those language learning models of like Chad, GBT and Claude and perplexity, large Eric Readinger 2:39 language, excuse me, what did I say? Learning? Used to Law Smith 2:45 whatever rewind I got. There's too many acronyms in my head or abbreviations, but it's one of those things where it it's a whole to do, like you have to know, how do you hold to do? What happens was. And I think everybody's having this issue, I kind of try to push through it, because I know that outcomes of what you want to get out of it, like, organize this document for me. Like, instead of me having to do it, that's great. That's like, I love that part of it, right? And that's intuitive. But there's some things that aren't intuitive on how to talk to it. Yeah, nicely, you can be mean to it. I don't know if it affects it. Eric Readinger 3:29 Well, not yet. You go on their list, their robot Law Smith 3:33 list, that's fair. So you know, I would just say I like the easy things like that. Like, for this podcast I'll use, there will be a word counter that sem rush, I think, has out there that's just its own website. You can drop a whole paragraph in. It'll pull the keywords for you if you want that are most important. It'll, you know, do stuff like that. I like those kind of little tools. And if we do anything on the show, if we're if we add any value besides our guests wisdom that come on the show, we show you how to be a tool. It's some resources to be a tool. Perfect Circle, exactly. Good album, yeah. You know, I don't know if I want to get into the fantasy football stuff. Eric Readinger 4:19 I know. I mean, I thought we were gonna talk about something else, I'll tease it. Law Smith 4:23 Well, we were, you and I off air. Were bitching about tick tock and how I don't think either of us really like Eric Readinger 4:30 it. I don't ever go Law Smith 4:32 into talk well, I don't, I don't like I don't like reels, I don't like show. I don't unless I'm like, going to Eric Readinger 4:39 look for something, right, right? It's not, we weren't talking just about Tiktok what? Law Smith 4:43 But I mean, Facebook reels, when I open those apps, it's like, abrasive with the video. You know? It's like, oh, sometimes the sound is like, way high, like an old TV commercial where the audio is like, doesn't that still happens, right? And it's so. Well, it's like, when I open up those apps and it goes right to video, it's like, oh, and I'm usually already listening to something, right? I've realized that's on me a little bit as far as like, I don't, I'm not people send me videos. I'm like, I'll get to that later. And I just never, yeah, I know it a lot of the time, but that's not because I didn't want to watch it. And I do like that. People will send me stuff. They go, Oh, they're thinking of you. They go, Oh, it's Eric Readinger 5:28 nice in general, to me, the interface is just a pain in the ass. Did you see the videos I sent you? Oh, you sent more than one. Oh, my God, gotta back out, because I go back in like, Law Smith 5:38 it's just stupid, and then I might be a comedy snob at the same time, exactly. And so that Eric Readinger 5:44 isn't funny. Isn't funny. Why are you sending me out? And then Law Smith 5:47 so I was kind of thinking about it, when we talked about it, like last week, just kind of shooting the shit. And I was like, Why does Tiktok kind of annoy the shit out of me? And it part of it. Once I found out that the Chinese algorithm for their people is wildly different than the one over here. I think that was my trigger point to go. I don't want to be on that. That. And at the same time, my mom, friends that are like our age in their 40s, they were telling me they're wasting two hours a night on there every night, and they're like, I'm so addicted. Like, when it was really popping. Like, you know, 2021 I don't know 22 we're not the first movers on this, but the laggard, older people, yeah, and so, like, I was like, I want that. I don't have enough time. I feel like, but you're Eric Readinger 6:41 acting like the Tick Tock algorithm is that much worse than any other social media algorithm. They're all doing the same thing. Law Smith 6:47 Well, I think they do they I think they do it the best it seems like. Because it seems like, yeah, maybe I don't know, man, just from general chatter I hear in my life. But also, when I'm listening, I listen to a dick loader comedy podcast all day, because, you know, marketing, marketing work is like, once you know how to do it, you can kind of be on autopilot a little bit. And so it's one of those things where the chatter is like, it is they have, they got it dialed in, they got you screwed in, buddy. And that's, that's, that's really, they're the best at Eric Readinger 7:27 it that. But it's like we're on neither of us are on it. To know if it's better or worse. I'm on it enough. I Oh, here we go. Now we get the truth. Law Smith 7:36 Well, I need to know, well, marketing, we're in marketing, so it's like, I need to know enough, right? And I need to know a user perspective of it, right? I can't. I usually just try to stick to, like, outside research, well, yeah. But I'm always like, I like, put it away, like, it's like, a Ebola virus or something, okay, you know, I'm like, Oh, I don't want, that's good. That's really, yeah, but I also like timely reference. So the thing was like, Yeah, it's like, the Black Plague. And so I think, like, when? But really when it was like, okay, the algorithm for China and the Chinese people definitely got some pro China stuff going on there, right? That's, that's just good marketing within the country, right? Educational outside of that, it's only educational stuff. Eric Readinger 8:29 Now here, what is the education about, Law Smith 8:31 like, science and like things of that nature, probably revisionist history, I'm sure. But I'm sure it has a whole glaze of propaganda over it, yeah, but at the same time they're doing that, but over here, they're like, let these dummies get dumber. That's what. That's my like, Eric Readinger 8:50 yeah, I don't think that's a wild No, that's not wild at all. I agree with you, and Law Smith 8:56 I compare it to Narco terrorism of like, you know, they say there's a lot of fentanyl that gives through Mexico from other countries to go up, up to the United States to kind of hurt, yeah, oh, no. This is, and that's happened on the Russian Eric Readinger 9:12 border without better than Narco terrorism, bro. Well, it's it. This is the Idiocracy. This is Lee, yeah, it's legal, right? Law Smith 9:19 And we and another bigger if we back, really back out, like the the future where everything takes over, like, you know, all agency is lost for people, right? And at 1984 it was about like, everything coming at people to take over society. We're willingly giving it away with our time data, you know? Eric Readinger 9:45 Yeah, we just keep letting them do whatever. You know, it's man. It sucks. So older I get, the more I'm like man they are. They are probably trying to control Law Smith 9:55 us. Look, it's not all bad. But as our buddy in the. Uh, all star guest, Dean Akers, who's, come on, he's, I'm surprised when we had breakfast the other day, he didn't bring it up. But because I think he's brought it up every breakfast we've had the last, you know, two years, he goes, You know what the new cigarettes are? And I'm like, what? And he's like, it's the bone. And I'm like, I know that one. I actually can answer right? When he is a teaching, he's a he's a teaching kind of mentor, yeah? Eric Readinger 10:28 So like, when Dean comes on here, and he'll ask us questions, and then we get all nervous and try to think of the right answer, and then one of us gets it right, and the other, he does the same thing at breakfast. And we the same way in real life. He's no different, yeah. We act the same way. Law Smith 10:41 So he keeps score, but he that's like, his favorite, you know, kind of angle, and he's right, because he, he was telling me people were wasting two hours as well. And I was like, whoa. I mean, he, he looks up Eric Readinger 10:54 that stuff. Yeah, that's not even now. That's, I thought that was obvious. Law Smith 10:58 Is it all bad? No, it it provides entertainment for people, right, right? You can get information from it. I just don't know how I feel, like you, like we talk about with news outlets, we'd be doing a lot more work to figure out if, if this, this thing on my feed, is actually true. But most people don't take that extra step, including myself, and a lot of the times just go, oh yeah, that's okay, right? Just move on, Eric Readinger 11:27 right? I think they annoying, most annoying dances I even get to that the dances, they're not as annoying. I don't think the food food, try this viral. Try this viral recipe. First of all, if that's obviously throwing a word viral into all the food, right? It's viral. It's viral. Whatever chocolates you know, like you, but the way they do the thing is, like, here, let me do a quick, sharp, snap, cut all, like, of the ingredients that you gotta, like, pause your phone. Like, they don't give you any measurements on what you're doing. Like, there no, it's just like you barely kind of got to guess what they're doing. And yet, there's still people are still trying Law Smith 12:06 to do it. I went on a mom date. I had to go on a date with my mom for lunch once a month. Law loves mom. I love my mama and and she was saying, I was I was saying the same thing. I was like, I don't like any recipe online that doesn't give you the ingredients first. I know that's because that's another bunch into it. And you're like, I don't have, oh, fuck man, I don't have basil. I don't have that kind of basil here. No. But I Eric Readinger 12:34 mean, whatever happened to the websites that just give you the recipe? Well, you'll have to write a fucking Law Smith 12:39 story about it. They're all trying to game it. So, like, they know that's going to be too boring, and people don't want to see that at the beginning. But when you really, actually want to use the information for recipe, and you don't know, I don't I, admittedly, I'm not. I don't know offhand how to bake or cook really well. I can grill, okay, right? But like, I look everything up and just follow whatever the directions are Eric Readinger 13:04 exactly. And when the directions start with, I remember when I was nine years old, it's like, what are you doing, right? I don't even, I don't even see them. Where are you taking me? Yeah, bro, it's a whole thing. Everybody's got to get their SEO in. Law Smith 13:17 So 25% of the users are 18 to 2425 34 is about 30% and our swing and Dick group is about 20 Okay, I just, I wanted to pull some stats up, because I was like, I was curious how really even spread. So it started in 2016 and it's become this. It's grown quicker, more more adopted users, more daily active users than any of them in such a short amount of time. That seems suspect to me, right? Because I was like, how did it grow like that? And I can't get any of the any of the AI apps to tell me Eric Readinger 14:00 really, I know, I think there's absolutely, well, whether it's an app or a person like that, get propped up and put in the spotlight and be made to be, you know, a household thing. It's like we were talking about like a guy like Sean Ryan. Yeah, who the fuck was Sean Ryan before he started getting every top tier podcast guest, yeah? Like, yes, I understand he Law Smith 14:27 was, you know, he was a journalist. He was, he Eric Readinger 14:31 was a counter Intel guy. Law Smith 14:33 Wait, whom? I'm thinking of, the hot wings guy, the hot ones guy. What's that guy's name? Who gives a shit? Now, I'm thinking of Sean Kelly, but, all right, who's Sean? Who Sean? Eric Readinger 14:48 What? Sean Ryan? Law Smith 14:49 There Is he cute. He's a bald headed man. Well, I mean, there's so many audiences we don't know about. There's so many like popular things. Like, when people come up to you, especially like comedy, you think you have a finger on the pulse. Like, you ever heard of this guy? He has a billion people that follow on me. Like, never heard of him? Eric Readinger 15:10 No. I mean, 4.8 3 million subscribers, right? Law Smith 15:14 I don't know if I even know this guy. Well, I thought you were talking about the hot ones. Guy off air. Eric Readinger 15:19 I mean, you just see he's got, you know, Law Smith 15:23 he's is, Eric Readinger 15:25 uh, sets. Let's see if I can imagine being able Law Smith 15:30 to build up. My God, how unprofessional. Whatever you don't do premium down, um, Eric Readinger 15:36 but anyways, I think there's guys that just like, get put into the spotlight to push a narrative, you know, like, just get certain people on there. Like, we're gonna give you a bunch of money for marketing because, like, somebody like, I just don't have no problem with the guy, Sean Ryan, he killed me in the sleep. But like, I don't necessarily think he's a great interviewer, or, like, has a fantastic recall of information, or anything, you know, Law Smith 16:07 well, that doesn't mean, I mean that it's entertainment at the end of the day. So it's Eric Readinger 16:13 not easy. Like, there's just a couple of them that are puzzling to me. Law Smith 16:17 He created and show ran several. Oh, that's, I think that's a different guy. That is absolutely a different guy, former Navy SEAL in CIA, contractor. So that's pretty interesting. Right off the Eric Readinger 16:29 bat, exactly what I'm saying, bro, and then he just jumps into the spotlight like Law Smith 16:34 that. No, okay, so there are, if you're talking about, like, podcasts, where there's, like, how did uh, these podcasts land on the top 10 list? It's like they have PR for that now, it's like you pay to get on that shit. Eric Readinger 16:50 Sure, I understand that. I'm just saying there's certain ones that I hear them and then just the way they are. It's very fishy. Law Smith 16:57 He, uh, became a CIA contractor enemies, so maybe had some cash to spend from that. Yeah. And then founded vigilance elite and 20 vitamin company to teach tactical skills to civilians law enforcement. So maybe money, some money there. If you have money, you can, you can, you can get that many people, even Eric Readinger 17:20 if you suck. Well, anybody who's been in the CIA, but not Law Smith 17:25 us, we're doing it lean on purpose, right? Yeah. So you got, or even it's for this is brought to you, for viewers like you. I don't have that the end of PBS stuff Eric Readinger 17:39 when they play best, get damp. Sure that's the right sound. Law Smith 17:43 Whenever where they go. This TV show, this program, is brought to you by and they give a bunch of, oh, I got it. I got the reference. But, and then they'd say viewers like you at the end, Eric Readinger 17:54 yeah, I know. Did you get it? Yeah, I still get it. Still get it. Law Smith 17:58 I tried to get back to tick tock. I tried to get the list of words that will demonetize you or give you, oh, let's read those aloud. I've wanted to, that was what I was gonna do. I was just gonna start reading them without with no segue into it. But I can't get them. I can't get a list of them. It's like, secret. Eric Readinger 18:17 Well, I know the kids. Oh, visit. Is it one? Well, you can't talk about that. Can't talk about unaliving yourself. Law Smith 18:25 And Tiktok, I think, is the most prude out of all of them. Like you can't say sex, you say SIGs with, like, eggs with an S on right? Yeah, or the one on YouTube, and Tiktok is on alive yourself instead Eric Readinger 18:42 of, did you hear me just say Law Smith 18:44 that? Oh, no. Okay, good. Eric Readinger 18:46 You see how this podcast goes. Everybody, I kind of do my own show over here. Law does his own show over there, and then we meet in the middle at the end. I'm trying, Law Smith 18:54 yeah, yeah, yeah. It's interesting. Well, I'm trying to read some notes. I think we were talking at the same time for a full minute at one point when today, just a couple minutes ago, very possible. So what I don't like about that is, like, self censorship of stuff. But you know, it's not all bad, I guess, because there's so many kids that have accounts and they're on there the dance dances have never like, unless it's like, a bunch of people are never like, Wow, what a cool dance. I think it's interesting. I think it's I respect like a dance group that does something pretty, you know, difficult, synchronized. I feel like that is a female thing. Big time is like, I got a dance. I got, I got it hit me, Eric Readinger 19:46 right, right? Law Smith 19:48 I know I misogynist lately, so I'm just gonna lean into before, yeah, no, I'm saying like that. Okay, so group dance. Yes, moves, I'm gonna go with horoscopes. In, like, astrology, these are all things I don't know a straight man that is into any of this in drag queen shows, yeah, well, people are like, it's hilarious, and you're like, a half second, maybe at best. Okay, I'll there one straight male that enjoys any of those three things. Eric Readinger 20:27 Okay, well, hold on, on the dragon shows, there is an element that can make it fun. That is, if you have another dude in your group who's very uncomfortable with the situation, sure, yeah. And we obviously let the drag queens know this, you know, you tell them, hey, focus in on him. Yeah, it's going to be funny forever. But I give you credit Law Smith 20:47 for you having the friend, bring in that friend, or making that friend go kind of right. I'm not, I don't know. It's just like, I mean, this is obviously, it's Eric Readinger 20:55 not like, I came up with the idea. I'm saying, like, if you're forced to go, you can make the best out of it, yeah, by making your friends uncomfortable, yeah, Law Smith 21:04 at the same time, like dudes, I'm trying to, I try to be open to that those kind of things when they're brought up, I try not to just shut it down kind of right away. Eric Readinger 21:15 You know, what kind of things, Law Smith 21:17 stuff that has zero interest to me. And I extrapolated out to I'm like, do I know any men that like actual men that like this stuff? Yeah, straight guys like myself, but yeah, Comparison is the thief of joy. So try to be open to it. I don't know everything, and there might be a funny drag show out there. Eric Readinger 21:42 I'm not, yeah, but again, I'm not trying to go to drag if you're forced. Law Smith 21:46 Well, I've been, I've been to a lot of drag places because of comedy, and it's like, I've seen it. You get to open with Eliza Manali, and you're going to close the share. Eric Readinger 21:58 I don't get it. I don't get how it's so much a thing. Law Smith 22:03 So what else did I have on here? Look, we don't even have a Tiktok account for this podcast, which is pathetic. So we'll this, hopefully this will help. Here's one thing I found that was interesting. There was an entrepreneur trader that followed all the comments on Tiktok to find trends before people on Wall Street could find out about them. So he would spend four hours every night analyzing comments to find out what people were talking about. Okay, and then he would find that trend, and he he put a trade in on that company before it really popped to like older Wall Street people, and he fucking crushed it. Guy's name is Chris Camillo from from Texas, and he turned $84,000 into 42 million by just finding trends before they really pop to the general public, the older public, you know, Eric Readinger 23:06 yep, but I see that he turned $84,000 into whatever. No, I mean, that's just like, what's his face? Law Smith 23:16 Here's here's a good example. So Hollywood insider predicted Margot Robbie last the Barbie movie, right? So he sees all the Tiktok comments about the Barbie movie buzz. He puts a bunch of trade on Mattel stock because it's gonna, it's gonna go through the roof, because it's gonna be a legit movie, right? And crushes it with that kind of thing. I think ozempic was another one, or one of the weight loss drugs. When people were starting to do that and talk Eric Readinger 23:47 about it, it doesn't seem like four hours a night is necessary for that. Law Smith 23:52 Well, obviously he's obsessive about it. But it was one of those things where, what did I go? It was obviously, like obsessive and by the way, slime was the other one that that's like genius. If he was reading comments, I doubt he did it four hours a night. By the way, this is Eric Readinger 24:09 what I'm saying. I have four hours. I didn't vet I didn't vet this whole thing, mental thing. Law Smith 24:13 Maybe I didn't vet it out. And I'm sure he figured out how to get a bot to sweep and look at all this stuff. But kids obsessing over slime, and then, so he bought, he bought a bunch of Elmer, elmer's Glue stock, like shit like that. That's pretty awesome. Why is that? Because that's what makes up slime. Of a lot of that, okay, Eric Readinger 24:37 but they're using it for glue. Law Smith 24:40 No, you put you Elmer glue is one of the ingredients in slime, Eric Readinger 24:44 but they're not making the glue. They're not taking Elmers glue and making slime out of Law Smith 24:49 it. A lot of kids were making at home, yeah, including my own kids, I see. And then I had to have a no slime rule at my house, Eric Readinger 24:58 yeah. No. The parents like the slime. I'm fuck that shit. Well, it just, it gets everywhere. It never comes off. Law Smith 25:04 Yeah, it's like, Slimer from Ghostbusters. It leaves, like, residue Eric Readinger 25:07 everywhere, snail trails. Yeah, yeah, fucking Law Smith 25:11 first. Oh, but have I brought this up Ghostbusters? I got a lot of people that don't like cops, but they love Ghostbusters. And I'm like, You're you're backing, you're back in enforcement Eric Readinger 25:23 there that don't like, like cops the TV show or cops in real life, Law Smith 25:26 like police in real life. They're like, they're like, defund the police people, and then they love Ghostbusters. I find that funny, Eric Readinger 25:34 right? That's a really fun thing for you to say to them. I Law Smith 25:37 never bring it up. Oh, okay, dude, I, I don't if it's a big calorie burner, and I don't have a lot of information or a hot take other than that one sentence, yeah, I Eric Readinger 25:48 am bringing it up. Yeah. I mean, defund the Ghostbusters. Law Smith 25:53 I'm just saying, Man, you know, they deserve fair trial too. Eric Readinger 25:57 The ghosts, I feel like they've already had their trial. Did they there? I mean, that's why Law Smith 26:02 they got hurt there. There's systemic ghostism. Eric Readinger 26:06 Oh, I see. So it's a problem with communities. Law Smith 26:10 Anyway, I thought that was interesting. Not all Tiktok is bad. You can use it the way you want. Everybody wants to be an influencer now that's under the age of 18. YouTube star or Tiktok star is like the number one. I know job they want when they get older. It's crazy, yep, all right, I didn't think it Eric Readinger 26:29 was any foresight to say we can't all be influencers. Hey, Eric. I didn't think we're gonna talk that much. I thought we're gonna have a short episode, I know, but I knew we would just gab like gals. I got, Law Smith 26:39 I got one more thing, and then we'll get out of here and it, I'm going to open source it to everybody. So if you made it, I'm going to Shawshank Redemption you, if you made it this far, why you come a little bit further? What? There is a great idea I don't think I'll be able to ever capitalize on. So as if, like my Cuban coffee drive through idea. Eric Readinger 27:02 You know, that's the one joke that I thought of when you're like, I'm gonna that's not my my bits on stage. What's the name of your Cuban drive through? What's the name that you give it? Oh, that's Law Smith 27:15 the fruit the food truck joke, Eric Readinger 27:18 whatever it is, the two cups. Yeah, my point is, is that came into my mind when you're like, I don't really do a lot of dirty stuff or shock Law Smith 27:27 value stuff, yeah? Well, it's tough to shock people. Number one, you have to go so extreme. That's, that's why it felt out of place. And then this is a conversation we had off air. Eric Readinger 27:38 It was, yeah, Law Smith 27:41 about a set I did, and I was like, Yeah, not really. Part of who shit it was, yeah, Eric Readinger 27:47 yeah, who's in, who's in the zone? Now, I don't know. I mean, it doesn't change. Holy Water, all right, we have, you don't get to just say it. Law Smith 27:56 I'm getting closer. I'm getting closer. Nailing that. Holy guacamole, Eric Readinger 28:01 gronca, moly, I Law Smith 28:02 know, but I Eric Readinger 28:03 messed up. Okay, fantasy football, is that what you want to talk about? Law Smith 28:06 Well, I've tried to figure out how to capitalize this league. I do. No one's figured out. Okay, so NFL, fantasy football, billion dollar business, like, if not 10 100. We know he knows sports betting going on with the Daily Fantasy leaves too well, and the college football is getting cooler about being less kind of they're they're becoming less restrictive about players rights and their naming rights and all that stuff paying them like they should have been the whole time. So I do a very nerdy college fantasy football league, but I'm always like, when I'm preparing for it, I have my draft tonight, and when I'm preparing for it, I'm always like, I can't believe no one's figured this out how to make college football fantasy because everyone goes well, there's too many teams, ah, but we do it a different way. We have eight managers, ah, and it's a top 25 League. You stick with the AP, top 25 and your draft really matters, because you have to skew it a bit. So if it's like Boise State's 24 and they play, you know, one of those opening games where they got to play something difficult, they can lose the value of that player goes down, because once they drop out of the top 25 you lose them, yeah? And you have to do a waiver, a weekly waiver. Eric Readinger 29:26 Life is somebody doing all this by hand? Yeah? Law Smith 29:30 Holy shit. I mean, not like writing it down? No, I know, but manually, I told you, this is the one where it's me, my buddy, Brendan, and I think everybody else is black dude that. So I'm like, you stupid kind of white guy in the group. I'm I was, like, the new guy, and that I was the new guy for like, 15 years in this league. I don't know these guys that well. So it's always like, we're doing the Zoom draft. Often. I'm like, sometimes I've been a little loosey goosey, you know, yeah, battle pops, it made some jokes that fall flat, and I'm like, Okay, well, I don't know these guys anyway, so, yeah, Eric Readinger 30:10 well, but you need me there with you. Law Smith 30:14 You can hop on tonight. No, Eric Readinger 30:17 God, I try to so racist jokes and fall flat, but Law Smith 30:21 I'm open to sourcing it. I've definitely done this on the show before and put it out there. It's one of those things where it's, like, I tried one year to really try to put effort into it for a while, Eric Readinger 30:30 and like, what are you hoping sourcing the Law Smith 30:33 idea of the game? So, like, you can be even hard to pitch this to a big like Yahoo or ESPN, or any FanDuel or something. Yeah, because you you'd have to go, I gotta pitch you something, but you gotta sign the longest NDA of all time that you can, like, it's like a movie script, while people don't read movie scripts just given to them, that has to go through their agency, because they'll get sued for, like, copying the idea. It's kind of like that, an IP of this idea of some of something that already exists, statistics that are out there. Eric Readinger 31:08 Yeah, I don't think it'd be that crazy. Law Smith 31:11 What sucks is, every year you have to do the manual research. Now there's sites you can pay for, subscription wise, that kind of do it. But like, Yeah, nobody cares about college. You can't. You can't really key in firsthand, all the parameters you need. So I've tried to, like, here's my strategy this year, because, oh, my God, I didn't read Phil Steele's phone book magazine. He does a thing on every team. It's like the craziest, like, Aspergers, he, like, he has, he it's like 180 pages. It's crazy. And he predict, he's the best predictor of, like, who's gonna win the Heisman, who's gonna be good this year kind of thing. So I tried to go, here's my here's what I was like, I gotta think outside the box, because last year I tried to do, I tried to use chat GBT didn't really work. This year I gave it a whirl. Still wasn't working for me. I'm going to look up the EA college football video game ratings, yeah, filter out all the non top 25 people, and then kind of go from that, Eric Readinger 32:20 yeah, that's just that, right? Like, I was like a thing when back in my fantasy football days, like, if you ever had somebody like, you're trying to make a tough decision, start this guy or start that guy, I'd go to FanDuel, who cost support. Oh, yeah, yeah. Gamblers know, Law Smith 32:36 right? The problem with the the Daily Fantasy ones was they don't have all the teams in there a lot of the time, so it's like, you're not getting a pure one to one sometimes, you know, if you're, if you're Jocelyn between, I've tried to do that for NFL. Eric Readinger 32:53 I'm like, Oh, you're saying, like some teams play at different times and, well, yeah, they don't. Law Smith 32:58 I don't know if they do it now. I haven't, I haven't really gone on those sites because I'm scared I'll, I'll gamble my life away. But it's one of those things where they do, like, here's the seven games early Sunday kind of package, but they would never have the whole Thursday to Monday, right? So it was hard to put it against it. I don't know, you know I'm saying anyway, I Eric Readinger 33:20 guess so. But the prices are all the same. Law Smith 33:23 The Price Is Right. Thanks for listening, and Eric Readinger 33:29 it's from the prices. Law Smith 33:31 And when you make billions off of this idea, you know, you package it, you're the listener. I'm talking to you, the listener. When you package this, just throw a couple shackles for for for funzies fucking nuts. Eric Readinger 33:58 Yo, I'm dumb. I.
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