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2020 Weddings; What makes you cry; Sports Gambling; Drugs are illegal

Blonde & Boozie

2020/09/30
Blonde & Boozie

Blonde & Boozie

2020/09/30

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As we both prepare to attend weddings, we talk about our ideal wedding settings. The conversation derails when we discuss our emotional distress about the death of animals. What makes you cry? Our drink of the week is a classic Cosmo! Stay tuned for the “how-to” video of a Cosmo pitcher next week. Blonde & Brainy continues this week with “affect” vs “effect.” Our special guest is a well-rounded sports gambler and stock enthusiast. Alex Barrera gives his tricks & tips on sports gambling. His advice- “Don’t do it,” but if you do, this is the podcast episode to listen to! Today is the last day of September, don’t forget to support those battling histiocytosis and other forms of pediatric cancer. You can support in various ways by checking out any of the following websites! https://www.shopmomcology.org [http://www.shopmomcology.org/] https://www.candlelightersaz.org/ [http://www.candlelightersaz.org/] https://www.tmcaz.com/medical-programs/tmc-for-children/donations-for-pediatrics [https://www.tmcaz.com/medical-programs/tmc-for-children/donations-for-pediatrics] https://www.beadsofcourage.org/ [https://www.beadsofcourage.org/]

Highlights

This episode moves from personal celebrations and emotional reactions to a lively discussion of cocktails, language, sports betting, and financial decision-making.
09:55
Small weddings can still hold big celebrations
12:24
Animal stories can break the strongest defenses
24:53
Small word differences can change the meaning.
42:11
Parlays turn one bad pick into a total loss.
56:39
Regulation matters, but personal responsibility matters too.
1:10:07
Quick profits can become costly habits

Chapters

Why intimate weddings and familiar faces make celebrations meaningful
00:00
From heartfelt ceremonies to the animal stories that bring them to tears
12:24
Mixing Cosmos and sorting out the difference between “affect” and “effect”
22:16
How sports betting works—and why every wager still carries risk
30:46
Should gambling, drinking, and drugs be regulated or left to personal choice?
51:27
Investing for the long term instead of chasing quick money
1:02:07

Transcript

Katie: Hey, all you Blonde & Boozie fans, get ready. Speaker 1: Listen, I'm not an alcoholic. Alcoholics need a drink, and I already have one. Katie: I recommend you take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lime, and a full shot of tequila. We're two b...