Max Bennett and Lisa Vega delve into the hype, hustle, and hidden agendas of the sports card market. Are sports cards the next great investment or just overpriced cardboard fueled by nostalgia and FOMO?

From jaw-dropping auction prices to secretive trading circles, we expose the madness behind “investing” in cards with athletes’ faces. Are collectors sitting on a goldmine or a ticking bubble ready to burst? With sharp analysis, biting humor, and zero mercy, we peel back the glossy layers on the sports card craze and ask: is this really a smart play, or are we all just getting played?

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

From Superpower Dreams to Asian Realities: The Global Economic Shift

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega unpack the biggest shakeups in the global economy, where China is calling the shots, India’s on the rise, and Japan’s stuck in a nostalgic funk. Meanwhile, Russia’s economic engine sputters into the rankings like an uninvited guest nobody’s quite sure how to handle.

Through the lens of purchasing power parity (PPP), we roast the winners, losers, and surprise contenders redefining global power. Expect sharp, biting humor, unapologetic insights, and a darkly comedic take on what these seismic economic shifts mean for the future of the world order.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega rip the covers off the publishing world’s dirty little secret: not every bestseller deserves the hype. From overhyped thrillers to self-help nonsense, they dive into the books that promised greatness but delivered mediocrity—or worse, sheer boredom.

Are publishers just marketing wizards selling us overpriced doorstops, or are readers simply afraid to admit when a “masterpiece” is a dud? Expect sharp analysis, dark humor, and brutally honest opinions as we break down the most overrated books of the decade and why they don’t live up to the buzz.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Rich Get Richer, Japan Gets… What Happened?

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the numbers behind global GDP rankings from 2010 to 2024. The U.S. is flexing with an eye-watering $86,600 per capita, Germany’s quietly leapfrogging Canada, and Japan?

Well, Japan’s apparently gunning for the economic regression hall of fame. What’s behind America’s relentless climb? How did Germany pull off a stealthy glow-up? And why does Japan seem to be stuck in reverse?

Expect sharp analysis, biting humor, and unfiltered takes on why some countries are minting money while others are stuck checking under the couch cushions.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the razor-sharp, unfiltered analysis of political heavyweight John Mearsheimer on the contentious US-Israel alliance and its fallout in Gaza.

Mearsheimer doesn’t mince words: he calls out the Israel Lobby’s chokehold on Washington, the farce of a two-state solution, and the grim reality awaiting Palestinians under apartheid and ethnic cleansing. Are American leaders complicit, or are they just pawns in a game played by bigger forces? Join us for a darkly humorous, unapologetic look at Mearsheimer’s predictions, the U.S. obsession with Israel, and the volatile role of Iran in a region teetering on the edge.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Slogans That Sold the World: The Taglines We Can’t Escape Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dig into the marketing mantras that have wormed their way into our brains—and wallets. From Nike’s audacious “Just Do It” to L'Oréal’s “Because You’re Worth It” (are we, though?), these slogans have defined eras, sold billions, and occasionally made us roll our eyes.

What makes a tagline iconic? Which ones are pure genius, and which are just manipulative fluff? Join us for a brutally honest, humor-packed exploration of the taglines shaping global consumer culture, one guilt-inducing phrase at a time.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Screen Time Showdown: Who Watches the Most TV?
Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the battle of the boob tube, where nations compete for the title of ultimate couch potato. Spoiler: it’s not just the U.S. glued to their screens.

From Italy’s post-siesta binge sessions to China’s controlled viewing hours, we analyze who’s watching what, why, and how it shapes global entertainment culture. Is it escapism, addiction, or just good old laziness? Expect irreverent insights, cultural jabs, and a breakdown of why some countries practically live on the couch while others barely touch the remote.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dive into the glossy yet sinister world of Big Tech, where “connecting people” often feels more like “controlling people.” From data mining and algorithmic manipulation to dystopian ambitions of digital dominance, we ask the tough questions: Are tech giants building a better world, or just an empire where we’re the product?

With sharp analysis, dark humor, and no mercy, we dissect Silicon Valley’s endless appetite for control, the illusion of free platforms, and what it means to live in a world ruled by the likes of Google, Amazon, and Facebook.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.