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Good Guys Podcast: Billionaires, Submarine Tragedies, and Relationship 'Icks'

Josh PeckJuly 3, 202344 min12,178 views
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Personal Fitness and Weight Management

  • 💪 Ben discusses the challenge of maintaining weight loss, having gained and lost 60 pounds three times, highlighting the difficulty of keeping it off.
  • 🏋️ Josh emphasizes the importance of building muscle as the only way he knows to lose weight without losing muscle mass, describing himself as "mush" currently.
  • 🏀 Ben recounts playing in an intramural basketball game at a Jewish Day School, which ended with him throwing up.

The Titan Submarine Tragedy

  • 🚢 The hosts discuss the Titan submarine incident, noting the use of a Logitech controller and Bluetooth for its operation, which they find concerning.
  • 💰 They question how the private company secured millions from billionaires for the expedition, especially given a previous failed attempt documented by 60 Minutes.
  • 💔 The conversation shifts to the tragedy, acknowledging the quick transition from internet jokes about the billionaires to the somber reality of their deaths.
  • 😔 The hosts express condolences for the deceased, particularly Hamish Harding's 19-year-old son, while also noting his son's controversial social media activity shortly after.

Relationship Dynamics and Communication

  • 🗣️ The podcast touches on relationship conflicts, with Ben describing a situation where his wife gave him the silent treatment for four days after a disagreement.
  • 💡 They discuss the concept of the "ick" in relationships, noting it's often perceived as a female-generated term for turn-offs.
  • 🧠 Ben argues that men also experience "icks" but are less likely to vocalize them, suggesting women's reactions to their partners' actions can sometimes overshadow the initial cause of annoyance.
  • 🤝 The hosts agree that long-term relationships and marriage provide accountability, preventing individuals from becoming "feral" or spending money on unnecessary items.

Health and Wellness Products

  • ⚡ Ben promotes LMNT electrolyte supplement, highlighting its benefits for hydration and recovery, especially after drinking alcohol.
  • 🍄 Josh shares his experience with Lion's Mane mushroom supplements, noting a calming effect but also potential sleepiness and questioning its impact on cognition while feeling unwell.
  • ☕ The hosts discuss the cost of coffee, with Ben mentioning a bougie shop on the Upper East Side that is cheaper than Starbucks.

Celebrity Feuds and Entertainment

  • 🥊 The possibility of an MMA fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg is discussed, with both hosts expressing excitement despite its unlikelihood.
  • 💰 They liken the situation to billionaires with too much money and time, similar to the submarine incident.
  • 🇺🇸 Ben jokes about rooting for Zuckerberg as a fellow "Jew" but ultimately sides with Musk, while Josh expresses a desire to see Zuckerberg "get his face pummeled."
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