Champagne Sharks

On this special West Coast Sharks episode, Ken and Mario open it up about family, hitting middle age and everything that comes along with getting older.  Then for the main topic, the Sharks take us back to the shows origins and discuss how Champagne Sharks has been shaped and changed over time. 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_)

On this episode Trevor, Ken and Mario continue the conversation started in CS 650: Gone Platinum.  The party is officially over, and there are some factions who are unwilling to let it go.  Living vicariously thru live streamers, not admitting when your leader lost, the Sharks chomp into all the false pretenses that make up our current popular culture. ATTN:  For deeper context to this episodes conversation listen to "CS 650: Gone Platinum” first. Links From This Episode; The End of The Millnial Lifestyle Subsidy - https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/06/uber-ride-share-prices-high-inflation/661250/ 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken and Mario cirlce up to deep dive on hip-hop.  Death Row on the West Coast, Posi-Rap on the East, this episodes gets deep in the Old School and how it compares to the New School. Links From This Episode: The Chronic Pre-Sale Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPs11_OvEfQ The End of The Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy - https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/06/uber-ride-share-prices-high-inflation/661250/ 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

On this episode, Trevor and Ken dive into the discourse around Charlie Kirk, and what it says about our society, and the changes it's going thru. Show Notes: https://youtu.be/HZFhCyV0Jck?si=JUZj2IFL7snPe8qT https://youtu.be/D7XyhHLv6cI?si=MjwB4Fw7DNvIbeJ6 https://youtu.be/eIVxTY7SfNw?si=a6FGkeK7M3mYFvnl https://youtu.be/YaIEWm0_k4U?si=FGNYfD8r1rqCCOsI https://youtu.be/DUA5AxGTvzc?si=byuRZAWqQEjYmhWB https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMSc41/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMrBRR/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdM6Lqo/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMWyQk/ https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMdMwVgt/ This is a free episode.  To get 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_)

Trevor stops in really quick to give an update on why the show has been trying to play catch-up. New material is in the can and on the way very soon! 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 (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Ken, Mario, Vida, Jason England and Michael R Jackson coterie together to talk shop about, review and rate the new movie Sinners.  SPOILER FILLED REVIEW EPISODE. This is a patreon only episode for paid subscribers.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest, Monia Ali to discuss fandom, shipdom and the business that surrounds both.  Monia is a fandom critic and researcher, documenting the consecration & corporate exploitation of fandom, and contextualizing the rise of stans in our cultural ecosystem.  You can read more from Monia on Medium at https://exiledfan.medium.com/ and on Substack at https://substack.com/@exiledfan This is Part 2 of 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest, Monia Ali to discuss fan-dom, ship-dom and the business that surrounds both.  Monia is a fandom critic and researcher, documenting the consecration & corporate exploitation of fandom, and contextualizing the rise of stans in our cultural ecosystem.  You can read more from Monia on Medium at https://exiledfan.medium.com/ and on Substack at https://substack.com/@exiledfan This is Part 1 of 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week, Trevor and Ken kick it off will the Diddy trial as an example of a new type of person who likes to be the defacto expert on whatever is trending in the media.  Then the conversation turns to the new movie ‘Sinners’ and the buzz its creating around the net. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor Mario and Ken gather up and open the show with a conversation on conspiracy in Hollywood - what would you do for fame?  And of course when you get the Three Amigos together some time will be spent on hip-hop and basketball.  All of these topics plus more combine to create a narrative of the "spam-a-fication" of modern American life. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by Teen Sheng to talk about his new article and the Vibecession we are finding ourselves in. Links for this episode can be found at: •Teen’s Substack Article - https://interarma.substack.com/p/the-potemkin-economy-and-the-origins •The Onuha Brothers Scammers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ecTFUjch_g&ab_channel=SpencerCornelia 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_)

This week we continue the conversation Trevor, Mario and Ken began in episode 633 on the current culture of deciding actions are not worth trying if it gets too difficult.  Using LeBron and Drake as examples and focusing on the player commitment level in the NBA and in modern era hip-hop, the Sharks dive deep on why these people act the way they do. This is part 2 of an extended conversation available for patreon members.  Although it is not totally necessary, if you have note listened to episode 633: ‘Try Hard pt 1’ we suggest doing so first for a deeper context of the conversation. This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by returning guest Jacob Silverman to continue the conversation surrounding Silicon Valleys current self-imposed role in politics and in running the government.  Jacob Silverman is an independent journalist in New York, the co-author of the New York Times best seller “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud” (Abrams, 2023), and the author of “Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection” (HaperCollins, 2015). Silverman is currently working on a book about the the reactionary tilt of Silicon Valley elites, which will be published by Bloomsbury in 2025.  You can learn more about Silverman and his writings at: https://www.jacobsilverman.com/ 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor, Mario and Ken get together to chop it up on the current culture of deciding its not worth trying if it gets too difficult.  Using LeBron and Drake as examples and focusing on the player commitment level in the NBA, the Sharks dive deep on why these people act the way they do. This is part 1 of an extended conversation available for patreon memebers. Links in this episode can found at: How Not to Talk to Your Kids - https://archive.ph/zMosz How Lil Wayne RUINED Rap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38b_-TRcAMA&ab_channel=Top5Troy This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest Edward Niedermeyer to discuss  his book 'Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors'.  Edward is an American author, analyst, and critic who focuses on the automotive industry and mobility innovation. His writing has been published in The New York Times, The Truth About Cars, and The Wall Street Journal. Niedermeyer cohosts The Autonocast, a podcast about autonomous vehicles technology and its effects. Links in this episode can be found at: Ludiscours: The Unvarnished Story Of Tesla Motors - https://www.porchlightbooks.com/product/ludicrous-the-unvarnished-story-of-tesla-motors--edward-niedermeyer/isbn/9781948836128 The Autonocast - https://www.autonocast.com/

This week Trevor, Vida and Ken squad up to talk about the movie 'Blink Twice' and its relationship to the every day occurrences it attempts to depict.  A psychological thriller[5] film directed and produced by Zoë Kravitz (in her directorial debut) from a script she wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum. The film stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Kyle MacLachlan, Geena Davis, and Alia Shawkat. It tells the story of a group of people invited to the private island of a billionaire tech mogul as something strange happens with the attendees. **THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS** Links mentioned in this episode can be found at: Blink Twice: Zoë Kravitz and Naomi Ackie on Making People the Right Kind of Uncomfortable and How Channing Tatum Helped Change the Ending  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/blink-twice-zoe-kravitz-and-naomi-ackie-ending-spoilers-interview?srsltid=AfmBOoo7YLjsYzaUBkzc8I-Mw_oY_TJ86Tm_PXIt6jR_CBg9shP9gRCc Blink Twice Director Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending https://thedirect.com/article/blink-twice-ending This is a patreon only episode for paid subscribers.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the full 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest Jacob Silverman to discuss Silicon Valleys role in politics and Elon/Zuckerberg's interests in “getting” political.  Jacob Silverman is an independent journalist in New York, the co-author of the New York Times best seller “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud” (Abrams, 2023), and the author of “Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection” (HaperCollins, 2015). Silverman is currently working on a book about the the reactionary tilt of Silicon Valley elites, which will be published by Bloomsbury in 2025.  You can learn more about Silverman and his writings at: https://www.jacobsilverman.com/ 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor and Ken sit down to chop it up about the over-inflated male ego and the beta-alpha relationship a "certain type" of fan likes to fall in to with a "certain type" of celebrity.  Continuing the fun fest of dragging drake for his inability to correctly handle any situation he puts himself in, the cult of personality around elon musk, the tech industry concept of “disruption”, trump coin and g6 priests stalling out; its all on the chopping block. Links for this episode can be found at: Full Interview: Preacher Kenneth Copeland Defends Lavish Lifestyle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LtF34MrsfI Why Rihanna Rejected Drake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djMszSlOaMA smoking jacket drake - https://x.com/kirawontmiss/status/1886833369507410282?s=46&mx=2 gettin goofy w/ lebron - https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ue1mj/drake_meets_lebron_james_appears_to_be_very/?rdt=64390   This is a preview for a full patreon only episode. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and 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 (piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)

This week Trevor is joined by guest Dr. Jesse Smith to discuss his article ‘Sociology in the Age of Trump: The Clash of Deep Stories on the Left and Right’.  Dr. Smith received his PhD in sociology and demography from Penn State University in 2023. Prior to his graduate training in sociology, Dr. Smith obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. He spent several years in south-central Indiana working in the fields of mental health, addictions treatment, and child services. Dr. Smith’s research interests are diverse, focusing on such topics as religious nationalism, moral development, and the transmission of faith between generations. His work has been published in journals such as Sociology of Religion, Journal of Marriage and Family, Socius, and Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion Links in this episode can be found at: “Sociology in the Age of Trump: The Clash of Deep Stories on the Left and Right” https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2024/04/93081/ “The Right Has Become Post-Religious” https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2023/07/89591/ “Fear and Loathing across Party Lines: New Evidence on Group Polarization” https://sci-hub.ru/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ajps.12152 “The Deep Story Beneath the Big Lie” https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-deep-story-beneath-the-big-lie/ 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_)

This week Trevor sits down with Alex Skopic to talk about his article on Vivek Ramaswamy, and what he means to the new political landscape.  Alex Skopic is presently Associate Editor at Current Affairs and you can find his writings both fiction and non-fiction on his website https://alexskopic.com/ Links for this episode can be found at: Alex’s article https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/2023/12/the-lessons-of-vivek The Trump question with Mehdi Hasan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGBZNe4YvU&t=899s&ab_channel=VivekRamaswamy The Tweet https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1872312139945234507?mx=2 The economic rant retweeted by Wall Street Apes https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1877846116529558005?s=46 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 (https://www.patreon.com/PiercedEarsRecordingCo). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)