Is This The New Normal?

On this episode, Ricky is back to discuss the last four episodes of The Last Dance. They start out with a discussion on Rodman's legacy before touching on all things Jordan and the rivalry with the Bad Boys Pistons. Enjoy and apologies for the audio issues. 

On this episode, Ricardo calls up Mwayi and the two talk about post-corona lockdown and people getting back to work, what they've been watching on Netflix, Mwayi's virtual dates and a few words on the Last Dance. Check it out!

Ricardo calls up his good friend and lifelong Jordan fan, Ricky, to discuss the first two episodes of The Last Dance. They discuss the early days of Jordan's rise to comparisons between Jordan and Lebron. The episode ends with a discussion of the Babyface vs. Teddy Riley battle. Give it a listen!

Friend of the pod G Money drops in to share how he's been adjusting to Covid-19 as a DJ and what Covid-19 may mean for DJs going forward in terms of sponsorships and DJing from home. Later, we dive into the Rza vs. DJ Premier battle. Spoiler alert, Ricardo is a Wu Tang stan so Primo never stood a chance. Have a listen!

Mwayi is back for episode 20 and he and Ricardo discuss working from home and Tory Lanez's Quarantine Radio. Mwayi thinks some people are going to work to avoid their spouse while wondering how single people are coping without dating. They then talk about testing a Covid-19 vaccine in Africa, Ricardo's wife being happy that there are no sports on television and the future of education; will it all be online? Give it a listen!

Ricardo shares a few quick thoughts on how we can help the less fortunate in these tough times and then reflects on three weeks without sports. 

Ricardo reflects on a week of working from home then wonders whether this is the new normal. He then looks at three winners and three losers from a world where people work increasingly from home.

Ricardo kicks off this episode with an announcement before asking Mwayi if there's such a thing as spending too much time with your significant other (1:26) before telling a few breakup stories (4:10). The lads then give their picks for one book, one album and one movie they would choose if they were quarantined (14:40). The episode ends with Ricardo giving his thoughts on the underwhelming Jay Electronica album (47:27). Wine in this episode: Chateau Haut-Cadet 2015 Saint Emilion Grand Cru (https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-haut-cadet-2015-saint-emilion/) Quick Edit: Open City was filmed in 1945 not in the 60s.

The lads are back and this time with a few guests. Mwayi has no fear of the Coronavirus as he heads off the bar...wearing tuxedo pants (1:37); Mwayi shares his experiences dealing with shortages of basic commodities in Zimbabwe (2:26); Is bad credit a sign of bad character? (15:05); Things heat up when Ricardo asks Mwayi if he would date an older woman (25:00) and whether he would stay with a woman with fertility issues (34:25); and Ricardo talks about adoption, can he do it? (40:03).

Ricardo is back for another episode with Mwayi. Mwayi starts off with a tribute to his Grandmother for International Women's Day (3:17) before Ricardo goes on a rant about Elizabeth Warren (5:37). Ricardo announces that he's officially giving up red meat (17:10). The guys then settle into talking about the latest ruling in France on Uber (19:02) and an Airbnb scam in London (22:00). Finally, the guys talk about investing in the age of the Coronavirus (31:20), is now a buying opportunity or a chance to lose even more money?