Champagne Sharks

This week, Trevor, Ken and Mario use the recent rise to fame of TikTok creator, Reesa Teesa as a launching point to discuss subjects ranging from the traps we fall in when starting new relationships all the way to the differences in LA and New York traffic, and how best to navigate both love and life. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/100248115.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor is joined by Briahna Joy Gray to talk politics.  Its Biden v Trump in this episode and how the DNC and GOP handle their contenders is yet to be seen.  Briahna Joy Gray is an American political commentator, lawyer, and political consultant who served as the National Press Secretary for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign. Gray is a contributing editor for Current Affairs. and was a senior politics editor for The Intercept.  She hosts her own podcast, Bad Faith, and co-hosts The Hill's web series Rising. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/99809605.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor and Ken do a media round up covering the state of NBA analysis and the “hot take” culture that has taken over the conversation, how old shows are hitting higher streaming numbers than new hollywood projects but todays creators continue to pander to social media, plus the slow death rattle of Vice.com, Elons burner twitter account, and whats to come for journalism in the future and more! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/99332782.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor is joined by Michael R Jackson, Mtume Gant, Jason England and Richard Purcell to discuss the new movie 'American Fiction’ and how it compares to the book it was based off, Erasure, a 2001 novel by Percival Everett.  WARNING:  This episode contains spoilers for the movie 'American Fiction’. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/98425858.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On todays episode Trevor is joined by Jessa Crispin and Chris Jesu Lee.  Jessais the editor-in-chief of the publication The Culture We Deserve, and author of My Three Dads and The Dead Ladies Project, both published by The University of Chicago Press, The Creative Tarot, published by Touchstone, and Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto.  Chris Jesu Lee is a writer at Current Affairs and Plan A Magazine as well as on his own substack at https://substack.com/@chrisjesulee WARNING: PART 1 OF THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIES BARBIE AND AMERICAN FICTION This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/97986861.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_) Links for this episode can be found at: Some Like it Hot Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/theater/some-like-it-hot-review.html Barbie segment on The Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3BAGqgdjdwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuTjgjv-xew

Today Trevor, Ken and Mario are joined by Adam Thomas to talk about the period from 2014 to 2022 known as ‘The Great Awokening’ how we are now pivoting into a new period aka ’The Great Correction’;  as well the Sharks discuss 'Rap Shit', a show that ran for 2 seasons about a female rap group from outside of Miami trying to make it in the music industry, but was cancelled in January. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/98000657.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today, Vida and Ken sit down to continue the conversation surrounding Katt Williams but now with a broader scope, zooming out to look at how Hollywood utilizes its Black actors, and WHY certain Black actors tend to land more roles than others. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/96776752. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today, Trevor, Mario and Ken take a different approach when analyzing Shannon Sharpes interview with Katt Williams. If you've been paying attention, then you are probably familiar with Katts stand up style and talking points, and his most recent interview on Club Shay Shay made sure that if you didnt know his name before, you most certainly do now. In this episode the Sharks look at how social media has affected our world views and consequently how people have reacted to many of Katts' more infamous moments from the interview. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/96113319. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is addicted to YouTube drama and so he and Ken go in on a recent call-in rant from the FreshandFit show.  And you know you cant get these 2 together without some hip hop talk, and this week we get some feels for Andre 3000s new flute music. The FreshandFit clip in this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2iJfYi8Sl8&ab_channel=BACKTOTHEROOTS This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/94739399. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today, Trevor and Kenny get together to talk about the new CNN documentary “Blindsided”, and how the Hollywood movie “The Blindside” exploited the story to paint a wholly different picture.  The conversation then carries over into the complicated reality of what it means to be an athlete in college football and the politics on the professional level.  Then the Sharks take the episode out with some light hearted conversation about Babe Ruth. Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: Blind Side Movie Clip, Michael Oher in the Traphouse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExXPFsvKowg Sandra Bullock Scaring the Stereotypical Gangsters in The Blind Side - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn5uFqDScE4 Michael Lewis Shit Talking Michael Oher - https://twitter.com/NancyAFrench/status/1691546479897272320  Babe Ruth Makes 1st Kid Walk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJGdalOFylA Babe Ruth Cures 2nd Kid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASu7IfDekTM Phil Rizzuto Money Store #1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDQHQkuv9l0 Phil Rizzuto Money Store #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5BLGL2Wm3M This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor sits solo in this episode dedicated to everyones favorite subject… MONEY!  Covering the new and old investment schemes, radio DJs and real estate heists; it all sounds like a possible GTA VI story line.  We are living in a 'get rich quick' society and all bets are off on how it will end.  Get your spreadsheet open and your stock market speculations in check, because it's time to hit a lick. This is a free unlocked episode.  To get early access to future episodes, become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and also get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor, Ken, and Mario sit down and chop it up about the big headlines and internet goings-on. With so much happening around the world the Sharks keep this one loose and conversational, surfing around topics of Palestine, BLM, the and GOP. Plus, in part 2 the Sharks circle back around to last weeks subject of the Hasan Minhaj New Yorker article and whats come to light since then. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/91970960. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter.   Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Jess and Chris of Escape From Plan A Podcast sit down with Trevor to talk about Hasan Minhaj's two "comedy" specials, Patriot Act being a toxic workplace, and the New Yorker Article 'Hasan Minhaj's "Emotional Truths"'. and be sure to check out Chris's Substack at: https://salieriredemption.substack.com/ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/91324132. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor, Ken, and Mario get together to talk about the murder of Tupac Shakur and all the events and players surrounding. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/90676758.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

Today Trevor opens the show with a preview of whats in the works at CSHQ and then Ken and Mario jump on and the trio talk SJI comedy, and what sets it apart from other forms of stand-up and sitcom. Then in part 2 The Sharks dig in to 'Brick-gate' and all the trappings around it. You can read that article here: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/brickgate-revives-age-old-argument-black-men-women-rcna104423 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/90002175. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter. Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)