Episode
#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
1:36:09
Published: Wed Apr 29 2020
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#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition! | Brought to you by Magic Spoon Cereal and “5-Bullet Friday"Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experimenter, and all-around wild and crazy guy Kevin Rose (@KevinRose), rejoins me for another episode of "The Random Show." In this one we explore fine (and not-so-fine) wines, dog adoption, great fiction and non-fiction reads, anniversary celebration during quarantine, exotic meats and decadent desserts, skiing accidents, and much more.Please enjoy!NOTE: This episode was recorded on April 2nd on Caffeine.tv. Thanks to everyone who joined this special live edition! 🙏This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon Cereal! Magic Spoon is a brand-new cereal that is low carb, high protein, and zero sugar. It tastes just like your favorite sugary cereal. Each serving has 12g of protein, 3g of net carbs, 0g of sugar, and only 110 calories. It’s also gluten free, grain free, keto friendly, soy free, and GMO free. And it’s delicious! It comes in your favorite, traditional cereal flavors like Cocoa, Frosted, and Blueberry.Magic Spoon cereal has received a lot of attention since launching last year. Time magazine included it in their list of Best Inventions of 2019, and Forbes called it “the future of cereal.” My listeners—that’s you—get free shipping and a 100% happiness guarantee when you visit MagicSpoon.com/TIM and use code TIM. This episode is also brought to you by “5-Bullet Friday,” my very own email newsletter, which every Friday features five bullet points of cool things I’ve found that week, including apps, books, documentaries, gadgets, albums, articles, TV shows, new hacks or tricks, and—of course—all sorts of weird stuff I’ve dug up from around the world. It’s free, it’s always going to be free, and you can subscribe now at tim.blog/friday.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Two individuals are doing a mic check and discussing their audio levels.
00:00 - 00:35 (00:35)
Summary
Two individuals are doing a mic check and discussing their audio levels. The conversation moves on to a personal question and ends with one person confessing to breaking the other person’s tie.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Sign up for Tim Ferriss' Friday newsletter for a weekly list of interesting finds ranging from apps and supplements to documentaries and self-experiments.
00:35 - 08:59 (08:23)
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Sign up for Tim Ferriss' Friday newsletter for a weekly list of interesting finds ranging from apps and supplements to documentaries and self-experiments.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcasters discuss the benefits of live communication during uncertain times, express sympathy for those struggling, and share personal coping strategies such as supplement usage.
08:59 - 14:19 (05:20)
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The podcasters discuss the benefits of live communication during uncertain times, express sympathy for those struggling, and share personal coping strategies such as supplement usage.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker encourages people who are safe at home during quarantine to spend quality time with their family members, especially with older parents who may be resistant to changing their routine.
14:19 - 20:18 (05:58)
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The speaker encourages people who are safe at home during quarantine to spend quality time with their family members, especially with older parents who may be resistant to changing their routine.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The rise of fractional share ownership through apps like Robinhood allows for easier and more accessible investing in the market.
20:18 - 26:04 (05:46)
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The rise of fractional share ownership through apps like Robinhood allows for easier and more accessible investing in the market. With the transition to online work, people are facing new tools and a different way of working.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
You can still develop the mindset and process of a good investor without a lot of disposable income by committing hypothetically and tracking the performance over time.
26:04 - 31:13 (05:09)
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You can still develop the mindset and process of a good investor without a lot of disposable income by committing hypothetically and tracking the performance over time. It's important to think about good decision-making before allocating money, and consider how to invest your own time during times like this.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The spread of coronavirus is affected by population density and the dynamics of a location.
31:13 - 35:40 (04:27)
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The spread of coronavirus is affected by population density and the dynamics of a location. Although maps make heavily populated areas appear more infected, a distribution across various locations can show the virus's true spread.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The US needs to emphasize the importance of contact tracing to combat future outbreaks of COVID-19, and encourage individuals to stay home after being in contact with an infected individual.
35:40 - 43:00 (07:19)
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The US needs to emphasize the importance of contact tracing to combat future outbreaks of COVID-19, and encourage individuals to stay home after being in contact with an infected individual. Recovery from COVID-19 should be confirmed through antibody tests before individuals can safely return to work.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In big cities like New York, many people are adopting dogs without a long-term intention of keeping them, leading to the issue of returning dogs to pounds after the summer is over.
43:00 - 47:05 (04:04)
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In big cities like New York, many people are adopting dogs without a long-term intention of keeping them, leading to the issue of returning dogs to pounds after the summer is over. It is important to consider making your life fit around the dog if you plan on keeping it.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Learn 90% of leadership lessons from reading 100 best business books by reading Dune.
47:05 - 51:01 (03:56)
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Learn 90% of leadership lessons from reading 100 best business books by reading Dune. Also, a discussion on working out.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their thoughts on the book Little Big, noting its difficulty, and mentions Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle as a highly recommended read.
51:01 - 55:43 (04:41)
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The speaker shares their thoughts on the book Little Big, noting its difficulty, and mentions Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle as a highly recommended read.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Uncertainty can trigger anxiety caused by experiences from our childhood, even when we feel secure in the present.
55:43 - 1:02:11 (06:27)
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Uncertainty can trigger anxiety caused by experiences from our childhood, even when we feel secure in the present. Acknowledging and addressing this anxiety can actually help us become stronger.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The hosts discuss their favorite TV show recommendations, emphasizing the importance of using them to create social connections.
1:02:11 - 1:06:18 (04:07)
Summary
The hosts discuss their favorite TV show recommendations, emphasizing the importance of using them to create social connections. They also recommend the self-help book, "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A discussion on the difficulty of understanding the skill involved in car racing and the suggestion to watch a documentary-like approach to the sport.
1:06:20 - 1:11:17 (04:57)
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A discussion on the difficulty of understanding the skill involved in car racing and the suggestion to watch a documentary-like approach to the sport.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
During quarantine, differentiating weekdays from weekends is crucial in order to provide a sense of reprieve and break points for individuals who may feel like every day is the same.
1:11:17 - 1:15:04 (03:46)
Summary
During quarantine, differentiating weekdays from weekends is crucial in order to provide a sense of reprieve and break points for individuals who may feel like every day is the same. It allows for a sense of closure and restart for the week ahead.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker indulges in delicious ice cream in Portland, Oregon but shares their experience with feeling paranoid after consuming weed.
1:15:04 - 1:16:42 (01:38)
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The speaker indulges in delicious ice cream in Portland, Oregon but shares their experience with feeling paranoid after consuming weed.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their experience with Livon vitamin C, which they claim tastes like horse semen.
1:16:42 - 1:19:43 (03:01)
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The speaker shares their experience with Livon vitamin C, which they claim tastes like horse semen. They also mention a recipe involving horse semen and recommend The Four Hour Chef book for quarantine cooking.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the cost of hosting a Zoom webinar with a capacity of 10,000 people and whether they have covered all necessary topics.
1:19:43 - 1:21:32 (01:48)
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The speaker discusses the cost of hosting a Zoom webinar with a capacity of 10,000 people and whether they have covered all necessary topics.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The current pandemic is not unique in human history, and it is important to take it seriously to prevent it from continuing for years.
1:21:32 - 1:29:49 (08:17)
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The current pandemic is not unique in human history, and it is important to take it seriously to prevent it from continuing for years. Each individual can help by taking small actions to help those around them.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Research has shown that covering the face with fabric, such as multi-layered cotton masks, scarves, and other materials, is effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
1:29:49 - 1:33:25 (03:36)
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Research has shown that covering the face with fabric, such as multi-layered cotton masks, scarves, and other materials, is effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, it's important to ensure proper coverage and avoid touching the fabric to prevent transmission.
Episode#426: The Random Show: Boozy Quarantine Edition!
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Magic Spoon Cereal is a gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, GMO-free breakfast option that contains 12g of protein, 3g of net carbs, 0g of sugar, and only 110 calories per serving.
1:33:26 - 1:36:02 (02:35)
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Magic Spoon Cereal is a gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, GMO-free breakfast option that contains 12g of protein, 3g of net carbs, 0g of sugar, and only 110 calories per serving. A variety pack can be purchased at magicspoon.com/tim.