Ep. 132 - Stock Market Crash, Awkward Conversations & Binge Eating

Don't Be Sour

Maxx Chewning

Entrepreneurship, Personal Journals, Business, Society & Culture

5 • 759 Ratings

🗓️ 13 October 2025

⏱️ 116 minutes

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Summary

Balancing our passions with life's responsibilities can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. Imagine trying to sneak in a gaming session of Path of Exile only to have it interrupted by an unexpected family visit. Or consider the challenge of introducing a loved one to your favorite hobby, be it gaming or sports, and wondering if they'll ever share your enthusiasm. These are the hilarious yet relatable stories we dive into, touching on the universal struggle of finding time for what we love amidst adult duties. And while juggling hobbies might be tricky, it's the spice of life that keeps our stories colorful and amusing.

Picture the awe and excitement of witnessing the raw unpredictability of sports betting. When a mix-up between the Vikings and Broncos throws our expectations for a loop, it's a rollercoaster of emotions we can't ignore. We boldly place our bets on the Patriots over the Saints and anticipate a high-energy showdown between the Cowboys and Panthers. Along the way, we uncover the intense standards faced by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, revealing the surprising financial aspects behind their prestigious roles. These insights are a fascinating blend of sports analysis and behind-the-scenes glimpses into NFL cheerleading that will leave you both entertained and informed.

From the quirks of late-night binge eating to the peculiarities of social media algorithms, our episode is a tapestry of engaging stories and personal insights. We humorously recount gaming marathons and partner reactions to our Call of Duty stats, while also musing over our favorite candies and childhood memories. Whether it's exploring the unpredictable stock market, debating cryptocurrency, or contemplating mortality and legacy, our conversations are as varied as they are compelling. Join us on this journey through life's passions and responsibilities, where every story adds a personal touch and a hearty laugh.

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0:00.0	What's up, guys? Welcome back to another episode. Don't be sour. We got Russ back on the show.
0:10.4	We got, bro, we have to just go straight in, shawley. Yeah. I got destroyed. But I won, the funny thing is,
0:19.4	I went all my bets. I went like six and oh that day, which is crazy. You were just listing off fact after fact after fact. Turns out. We're going to lose. They've, they always lose when they go overseas. They've lost a bunch of people, which people said that they actually have not lost. They lost.
0:38.5	They lost their past couple games. No, that was the Broncos, which, by the way, my old roommate is like, die hard Broncos. He wanted me to tell you you're an idiot. Wait, really? Wait, no, no. You said the Broncos quarterback was out and he was not out. I was like, really? Yeah, when you said that, I was like, I don't think he is, bro.
0:54.0	Okay.
0:55.0	He literally texts was like, tell Charlie.
0:56.7	You know, what's crazy is the next day... next. I was like, really? Yeah, when you said that, I was like, I don't think he is, bro. Okay.
0:55.0	Yeah, he literally texts. He's like, tell Shali. You know, what's crazy is the next day, Shali sends in the group chat, like, he's like, bro, won all my bets, like almost alluding to that I lost my bet. And I was like, damn, I owed $10. He didn't like correct me at that time. it wasn't until Taylor watched the podcast like a couple hours later and then sends me a
1:13.5	screenshot.
1:14.0	And she's like, Max, like that team won.
1:15.9	And I was like, what?
1:17.0	I honestly forgot in the moment.
1:18.9	I forgot that I placed the bet on the podcast about the Vikings winning.
1:23.0	I think I should have just like portrayed or displayed my bets, you know, because I won my bets,
1:28.4	but yeah, the Vikings lost by, or the Vikings won by like three, I think. So the Browns still
1:33.2	covered the 4.5, but I lost the bet with you. It just goes to show you win some and you lose
1:39.7	some. Technically, I won every single bit. That's why I was just like, man, like, a lot of these people don't understand, like, sports betting.
1:46.6	But I get, I get it. I was the common person. I was contradicting myself on the pod with the things that I was saying. And honestly, you put me on the spot, and I was not ready for that. But today, if we have questions about that. He's studied this research. Hey, since this goes up tomorrow on Monday, what bets are going on right now?
2:02.2	I'll be, I'll keep a very conservative, conservative. Hey, since this goes up tomorrow on Monday, what bets are going on right now?
2:02.1	I'll be, I'll keep very conservative, conservative. And I'll say the, uh,
2:08.6	the Patriots are definitely winning by a 2.5 today. Well, do you have your bets like,
2:12.9	you want to give one of you a double nothing? Yeah. Oh, wait, do you want to read off the best
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