What's Up

Lacking in some civil discussion? Witness two dudes do their due diligence by going back and forth on things they find interesting, and you may find them interesting too. A couple of opinionated best friends place current events, technology, society, and more into the spotlight as they dare to disagree on what the future holds.

We Hate Our Jobs: Part 4-Costco Gets The Call

The Chapter closes on our battle with Costco as we both leave the company. We are ending this series, capping it off with this last piece of knowledge about Costco. Our antics were made known to our boss and Stefannies fate was sealed. This was what we expected, the both of us fired. We have dreamed of no longer being there and that day has arrived. 

04-02
41:52

We Hate Our Jobs: Part 3-Costco Fires Us

@whatsnewpodpodcast:twitter@whatsnewpodpodcast:instagramThe battle with our Billion Dollar Juggernaut Cooperation (COSTCO) continues.  Further events have occurred that have lead us to find attorneys as legal action may be required.  Stefannie and Jarod are looking for new jobs but the fight with COSTCO over our employment is only beginning! In this episode of What's New, we uncover the issues that have occurred at our location that have been swept under the rug. The events we encountered that we brought to the attention of management were never dealt with,  leading us to believe COSTCO is actively protecting certain individuals at the company. 

03-26
51:22

We Hate Our Jobs: Part 2-At War With Costco

Costco is STILL pissing us off, now to the level where our jobs security is being questioned. Accusations of theft and misinformation about an incident left Jarod suspended for multiple days. At this point, its WAR. Costco has left us no choice but to fight and we're bringing the heavies! Earlier in Season 1, we made a similar take on our job situation. Since then, its gotten much worse. 

03-23
48:46

Music Producer Tells Us The Truth About The Music Industry

Music producer and artist JAKUB has been in the music industry for years and has worked with lots of talented and up and coming artists. Since his entrance into the music industry, his foresight into the shady world has gave him a enlightened perspective that has helped new artists who don't have the knowledge of the business. Stefannie and Jarod conducted an interview with JAKUB, speaking on topics that include bad contracts, how the industry picks its next big star, and how the industry has changed since SoundCloud and Spotify have taken off.   

02-27
54:58

Tarot Card Reader Exposes Our Secrets

Have you ever wanted to know what the future has in store for you? Only the truly superstitious will allow themselves to be open to the future. In this episode, Stefannie and Jarod had the pleasure of interviewing Cat Hernandez, host of the podcast Love, Talk, and Tarot. In this episode we discuss relationships, cutting off old friends, and why Cat takes Tarot readings to the level she does. 

02-13
54:19

Million Dollar Comedian Doesn't Want To Be Interviewed

Joli Rx is a comedian who created a comedian hosting website for struggling comedians during the pandemic. Since her recent success, she has now moved to Los Angeles to promote her new business. Where the issue lies is in her messaging of the business. Joli claims this is a community for struggling comedians to get sets and help with promotion, but after questioning her, she became hostile and irritated after we had discovered her real reason for this new idea: money! 

02-13
01:28:10

How To Do Valentines Day During COVID with Special Guests Brianna Edwards and David AKA Preacherman

Valentines day is here and we're all stuck in a Covid infested world. Stefannie and Jarod brought on special guests Brianna from the Talk and Spit podcast and David from the FrazierChronicles Podcast to discuss what valentines day means to them and how they are tackling the love holiday. Every perspective from single, newly dating, and happily married are talked upon. The diversity and backgrounds from all individuals leaves advice for every person who is in a relationship or struggling to find themselves a new boo. 

02-13
01:03:27

Fake Feminist's LOVE Jordan Peterson

Aurora Eggert is the host of the podcast The Borealis Experience and is a "self educated" "mental health advocate". She primarily focuses on men's mental health and her inspiration comes from Jordan Peterson. A self proclaimed anti-feminist (she is not) who thrives on the men who are incels. Stefannie and Jarod had a discussion about advice on men that deal with mental health problems and what women can do to soften their stance on men. Aurora was unaware of the term feminist. Her YouTube education from problematic sources lead her down a path of pandering to men who hate women. This interview shows what someone will think when they receive information from individuals who speak in smart ways but say dumb things. Enjoy the take down of Aurora Eggert!

02-13
01:13:13

You Shouldn't Expect Your Vaccine Anytime Soon

Vaccine distribution is underway in the U.S. with millions of Americans already being vaccinated. The CDC has let states set guidelines for distribution which has caused controversy among essential workers. States such as Arizona have pushed back the vaccination of their essential worker by nearly a month and have put those 65 and older ahead in priority. Stefannie and Jarod discuss the order of who should get the vaccine first. Are essential workers less important then those 65 and up? The argument of sheltering in place has brought up the discussion of why are those who are able to shelter being favored. 

02-13
59:29

Censoring Right-Wing Media

What's New Hosts Stefannie and Jarod discuss platforms shutting down Right-Wing political commentators from speaking about the 2020 presidential election being fraudulent. Recently platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have shut down Donald Trump's accounts permanently. Cumulus, a media broadcasting company has barred its host from any from of spreading the misinformation of the election being fraudulent. Cumulus hosts many top Right-Wing journalists such as Ben Shapiro and Dan Bongino, as more people are being censored, how long until we see these people disappear or create a new grift to talk about?

01-18
58:23

What's New: Season 2 Premier: Capital Siege

What's New is back for Season 2! In this episode, Stefannie and Jarod discuss new year's resolutions and the things changing in 2021, the riots that lead to the break in at the capital, and conspiracy theories about the company Mattress Firm. 

01-14
01:15:37

Is Sri Lanka the First to Fall?

The U.S. economy is headed for recession, what does this mean for you? Sri Lanka has collapsed, but will they be the first of many? Americans may be feeling the squeeze, but how does the U.S. fare when compared to other nations in the recession?

07-21
25:07

How Do We Counter China?

Is conflict with China inevitable? How will World War III be fought? The rise of the East raises questions of military contest in Asia. As tensions between the top two world powers continue to escalate, methods of countering the growing might of China are explored.

07-21
29:46

Should we Modify Humans?

Are you willing to have a designer baby? Would you put a computer chip in your brain? The first advancements in genetic manipulation and cybernetic augmentation have given rise to questions concerning the alteration of mankind by artificial means. Such choices might be ethical, but are they moral? How modified humans will affect society is a question that can only be answered in time.

07-16
35:13

Do We Really Have Free Will?

Do you have control over your destiny, or is life predetermined? Developments in technology and medicine have resurrected an age-old debate that calls into question the very meaning of existence.Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/apr/27/the-clockwork-universe-is-free-will-an-illusion

07-16
29:08

WallstreetBets takes on Hedge funds-$AMC & $GME

Subreddit WallstreetBets has made international news after its army of followers took down billion dollar hedge funds in what is a literal "stock war" Stefannie and Jarod discuss how this group of retail traders was able to crush billion dollar companies and what this means for the future of trading. The SEC had to gets its hands involved with this mess, as millionaires cried their way to news outlets like CNNC and CNN calling for new market regulations. Anyone who made money from trading any of the shorted stocks in the past week, congratulations. 

01-26
01:00:40

CC Marie Interview: Who is Amanda Ensing

CC Marie InterviewCC Marie is a new, budding Youtuber that creates deep dive pieces on industries and controversial individuals. Stefannie and Jarod interviews CC on her views of beauty youtuber turned MAGA supporter Amanda Ensing. Amanda Ensing has over 1.4 million subscribers but has seen a large drop in viewership. Is her sudden voicing of her political affiliation a grift to gain back subscribers or a grift to find a new money source? Amanda has stirred controversy by calling herself after a biblical figure, Ester, coining her the new name Ester Ensing. With her rebranding and new political voice, Amanda has struggled to deal with the hate from the social media community. Thank you to CC Marie for doing this interview, if you enjoyed CC make sure to subscribe to her YouTube!  YouTube: CCMarie

01-26
01:07:07

DJ Khaled and Fat Joe ONLYFANS

Stefannie and Jarod discuss Donald Trump final days in office, he pardoned over 100 individuals including Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. Both were arrested on illegal gun charges. DJ Khaled and Fat Joe create an ONLYFANS. Adding to the list of celebrities who have migrated to the site. President Biden since coming in office has tried to ramp up the fight against COVID-19. The vaccine distribution hasn't been on track with statements from the CDC and Doctor Fauci. States are now reopening, leading to the event of a vaccine crisis. Hospital beds in many states are at max capacity and COVID is still uncontained. Is the United States in a vaccine crisis? 

01-26
01:07:01

Nashville Bomber Update

Stefannie and Jarod discuss the events that took place Christmas day in Nashville, Tennessee. An RV rigged with explosives detonated outside of an AT&T building injuring 3 people and killing the bomber. 

12-28
53:06

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