Family Business

Family Business
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Join us as we document our journey from the very beginning of starting a podcast from scratch. Family Business is for curious minds and is hosted by the Ruggiero family – youngest brother Alex, his two older brothers Ed and Chris, their father Pas. Each episode is a blend of personal updates, political insights, conspiracy theories, tech, and cultural commentary. The Ruggieros navigate through the intricacies of modern life, providing a mix of humour, critical thinking and a unique blend of viewpoints that only a close-knit family can provide. Enjoy.

Episodes

  1. MAR 23

    007 Red Dawn

    In this episode, the Ruggiero family discusses their personal weeks, touching on health, family, and work experiences. They then transition into a detailed analysis of the recent UK election, reflecting on the Conservative Party's performance over the past 14 years, the Labour Party's new leadership under Keir Starmer, and the implications for future governance. The conversation also explores international political dynamics, particularly in France, and the broader implications for Western politics. In this episode, the conversation delves into various themes surrounding social media dynamics, political speculations, and the implications of leadership in the current political landscape. The discussion touches on Biden's public perception, Trump's media strategies, and the future of the Democratic Party. Legal challenges faced by political figures are explored, alongside innovative technologies in propulsion led by Elon Musk. The episode also highlights energy production methods and cultural reflections through documentaries, emphasizing the importance of these discussions in understanding contemporary issues. Chapters 00:00 Personal Updates 11:24 Disappointment with the Conservative Party's Performance 23:50 The Flaws of the First-Past-the-Post System 28:54 The Joke of the New Labour Cabinet 36:47 The Potential for a Clean Energy Superpower 48:03 Introduction and French Elections 49:32 Different Election System in France 50:31 Manipulation of MPs and Power Shift 52:03 The Rise of the Extreme Left in France 52:31 Worrying Trends in Western Politics 52:58 Social Media and Shadow Banning 53:36 Twitter and Social Media Engagement 54:23 Social Media Alias and Entertainment 55:22 Influence of Social Media Personalities 56:03 Potential Collaboration of Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Tucker Carlson 57:17 Elon Musk and X Platform 58:03 Biden's Controversies and Hunter Biden's Role 59:20 Speculation about Michelle Obama as a Replacement for Biden 01:02:52 The Possibility of Kamala Harris Becoming President 01:04:38 Delay in Sentencing for Lawfare Cases 01:05:56 New Information about Epstein and Elon Musk's Comments 01:07:20 Reid Hoffman's Involvement in Funding Lawfare 01:10:24 Julian Assange's Thoughts on the Epstein Case 01:23:17 Astronauts Stranded on the International Space Station 01:24:36 The Technical Challenges of Space Travel 01:25:24 Conspiracy Theories and Boeing 01:27:22 The Potential for a New Propulsion System 01:33:19 Fracking vs. Solar Farms: Efficiency and Environmental Impact 01:34:21 Culture Corner as a Discussion Group 01:36:38 The Fulfillment of Creating the Podcast 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 42m

  2. MAR 23

    006 Debatable Lawfare

    In this episode, the Ruggiero family discusses their wins and challenges of the week. Chris shares his major win of completing a Spartan Race, while Ed talks about finding a cool venue for events and photography. Pas discusses setting up lead generation for his business and his health challenges. Alex shares his win of joining a high ticket closing program and his experience of wakeboarding. The family also briefly touches on the Trump-Biden debate and the UK election debate. The conversation covers the fallout from the presidential debate, the potential candidacy of Michelle Obama, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the biased nature of the media. The main themes include the post-debate reaction, the possibility of Michelle Obama running for president, the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions, and the lack of objectivity in the media. The conversation covers various topics including the strategy behind the presidential debates, the French election, and SpaceX's Starship program. It also touches on the potential financial collapse and the role of the CIA in controlling technological advancements. The discussion concludes with a mention of Starlink's government use and the uncertainty surrounding 5G technology. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various conspiracy theories, including the flat earth theory and the idea that Boeing is intentionally failing to rescue astronauts in space. They also touch on the topic of fake meat and the demonization of cows. The conversation ends with a discussion about the potential dangers of robot dogs armed with machine guns. The hosts express excitement for the future and the interesting times ahead. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Win/Challenge Segment 03:08 - Chris's Win: Completing the Spartan Race 06:16 - Pas's Challenge: Health Issues and Walking 10:37 - Ed's Win: Finding a Cool Venue 16:31 - Alex's Win: Joining a High Ticket Closing Program 22:58 - Discussion on the Trump-Biden Debate 24:41 - The Fallout from the Presidential Debate 25:17 - The Strategic Play of Michelle Obama's Potential Candidacy 35:56 - The Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions 46:33 - The Lack of Objectivity in the Media 54:50 - The Strategy Behind the Presidential Debates 58:38 - The French Election: Swing to the Right 01:00:44 - Progress and Plans in SpaceX's Starship Program 01:08:03 - Speculation on Financial Collapse and CIA Control 01:15:33 - Starlink's Government Use with Star Shield 01:20:03 - The Uncertainty Surrounding 5G Technology 01:25:14 - Exploring Conspiracy Theories: Flat Earth and Space 01:27:37 - Boeing's Failure to Rescue Astronauts: A Conspiracy? 01:33:16 - The Green Agenda and Fake Meat: Controlling Behavior 01:41:08 - Robot Dogs with Machine Guns: A Disturbing Development 01:46:24 - Excitement for the Future: Interesting Times Ahead 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 22m

  3. JAN 15

    005 6 or 7?

    The conversation delves into various pressing political and economic issues, including the upcoming British elections, the implications of the BRICS alliance, and the looming financial crisis. The discussion also touches on geopolitical tensions, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the evolution of political commentary, particularly focusing on Russell Brand's shift in views. The dialogue culminates in a reflection on morality, religion, and societal values, emphasizing the importance of individual beliefs and the impact of indoctrination. In this episode, the Ruggiero family discusses the cyclical nature of institutions and their tendency towards corruption, particularly in the context of political discourse surrounding Trump and Biden. They explore the impact of political memes, the left's approach to discourse, and the role of activism in shaping narratives. The conversation also touches on media bias, current events, and the controversial approval of cricket protein in food, highlighting the absurdities and challenges within modern politics. Chapters 00:00 Political Current Affairs: The British Election 00:46 Potential Changes in the UK Government and Constitutional Reforms 04:08 Challenges in the Financial System and Unsustainable Debt 08:54 Concerns about War with Russia and Strategic Presence 12:04 Credibility of Russell Brand and the Importance of Questioning Information 19:06 The Role of Trust and the Need for Personal Research 24:55 Influence of Indoctrination and the Importance of Open-Mindedness 36:05 Exploring the Idea of Life as a Simulation and Perspectives on Religion 36:24 Religion and Personal Peace 38:23 Corruption within Religious Institutions 39:05 The Pitfalls of Political Discourse 49:03 Questioning Media Bias: The Case of the BBC 01:00:26 Trump Watch: An Interesting Session Ahead 01:02:01 The Debate: A Chance to Get Rid of Biden? 01:09:50 The Low Success Rate of Government Initiatives 01:11:48 Cricket Protein: A Hidden Ingredient in Food 01:16:56 The Importance of Transparency in Labeling 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 18m

  4. 07/25/2024

    004 G 6.5

    In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the launch of their podcast and their plans for promoting it. They also share their personal wins and challenges. The main themes include podcast launch preparation, marketing strategies, and personal updates. The conversation covers various topics including the quality of video, inviting Katie Hopkins on the podcast, the G7 summit, the possibility of Trump going to prison, the impact of China on the global economy, and the potential for another pandemic. There is also discussion about the manipulation of the election process and the challenges faced by China's economy. The conversation ends with speculation about the future of American politics and the potential for social unrest. In this part of the conversation, the discussion revolves around the banning of Donald Trump from social media platforms, Elon Musk's $56 billion bonus package, and the potential collaboration between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. They also touch on the topic of UK politics, including the Reform Party's popularity and the lack of conservatism in the Conservative Party. The conversation in this part focuses on the themes of government incompetence, fraud, and the need for conservative principles. The participants discuss how government actions are often driven by malicious intent rather than incompetence. They express disappointment in the conservative party and its failure to uphold conservative principles. The conversation also touches on the problems with the National Health Service (NHS) and the bloated bureaucracy within the government. They highlight the need for smaller government, free market capitalism, and less interference in people's lives. The participants also discuss the potential of their podcast and the importance of keeping the episodes concise and focused. Chapters 00:00 - Podcast Launch Preparation 40:39 - The G7 Summit and Global Impact 41:15 - Speculation about Trump Going to Prison 46:45 - China's Role in the Global Economy 49:38 - The Potential for Another Pandemic 52:46 - Manipulation of the Election Process 01:12:08 - The Ban on Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Bonus Package 01:15:32 - Speculation on Collaboration Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump 01:20:42 The Rise of the Reform Party and the Lack of Conservatism 01:36:18 - The Malicious Intent Behind Government Actions 01:37:17 - The Disappointment in the Conservative Party 01:40:01 - The Problems with the National Health Service (NHS) 01:43:18 - The Need for Smaller Government and Free Market Capitalism 01:53:00 - The Potential of the Podcast 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 10m

  5. 07/25/2024

    003 We're Still in 1983

    The conversation starts with a discussion about lag in the conversation due to virtual communication. They then discuss the logistics of recording the podcast, including the duration, tech setup, and launch strategy. They also talk about the possibility of getting ranked highly in podcast categories and the importance of getting 200 downloads in the first 24 hours. They briefly mention personal events such as weddings and birthdays. They discuss the structure of the podcast, including introductions, catch-up sessions, and highlighting topics. They also mention winning awards and the potential for leveraging those awards for sponsorship. Overall, the conversation covers topics related to podcasting, personal events, and future plans. In this part of the conversation, the Ruggiero family discusses their recent experiences and interests. They talk about a boat trip, reading books, the effectiveness of reading and listening to audiobooks simultaneously, and the challenges of the personal development industry. They also touch on the legal issues surrounding AI-generated voices and the potential for AI avatars. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of current affairs, including Nigel Farage's involvement in the French snap election and the possibility of British and French troops being on the ground in Ukraine. The conversation covers various topics including the possibility of war with Russia, stocking up on supplies, the state of the Trump administration, and the COVID-19 vaccine. The main themes include geopolitical tensions, personal preparedness, political developments, and the impact of COVID-19. The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and multiple sources of information. In this final part of the conversation, the discussion revolves around the reliability of news sources and the possibility of election manipulation. The participants share their strategies for staying informed, including listening to the BBC and researching opposing viewpoints. They also discuss the Watergate scandal and the theory that it was a CIA operation. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the upcoming election and the potential for Trump to win if he survives until November 6th. Chapters 00:00 - Dealing with Lag in Virtual Communication 02:10 - Logistics of Podcast Recording 03:27 - Strategies for Launching a Podcast 06:44 - Personal Events and Podcast Recording 10:59 - Structuring the Podcast 14:08 - Leveraging Awards for Publicity and Sponsorship 21:02 - Boat Trip and Reading Books 22:15 - The Benefits of Reading and Listening to Audiobooks 27:17 - Challenges in the Personal Development Industry 38:08 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 40:25 - AI-Generated Voices and Avatars 47:30 - Current Affairs: Nigel Farage and Troop Speculation 48:35 - Geopolitical Tensions and the Possibility of War 50:59 - Personal Preparedness in Uncertain Times 57:06 - The Trump Administration and Political Developments 01:03:36 - Controversies Surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccine 01:14:37 - The Importance of Critical Thinking and Multiple Sources 01:19:46 - The Reliability of News Sources 01:21:47 - The Watergate Scandal and CIA Involvement 01:27:02 - Election Manipulation and the 2020 Election 01:31:54 - The Need for Accountability and Investigation 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 36m

  6. 07/25/2024

    002 The Outlaw Donald Trump

    In this conversation, the hosts discuss the structure and format of their podcast. They talk about the unique selling point of building a podcast from scratch and the importance of keeping in the discussions about planning and recording the podcast. They also discuss potential episode titles, segments, and the target audience. The conversation includes technical difficulties with audio feedback and the need for everyone to have headphones. The hosts also mention the launch date and the possibility of inviting other podcasters for interviews. The conversation starts with technical difficulties and echo issues. They then transition into introducing each other and discussing their week. Ed talks about the progress on his home renovations, Chris shares updates on his business program and house purchase, and Pas talks about his health recovery. They also discuss upcoming events and plans. The conversation covers various topics, including Chris Ruggiero's Millionaire Mastermind event, marketing strategies, book recommendations, and the legal situation surrounding Donald Trump. The primary themes include business growth, marketing tactics, personal development, and political controversies. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the possibility of leaders being assassinated to manipulate public opinion, the potential prison sentence for a crime, the release of violent criminals, Joe Biden's commencement speech, Donald Trump's fundraising, and the certification of Joe Biden as an imbecile by the DOJ. They also touch on the number of votes in the 2020 election, the challenge of getting through democratic processes, and the conspiracy theory surrounding the Challenger explosion. The hosts express their excitement about the podcast and its potential to evolve naturally. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories surrounding the Challenger space shuttle explosion and the deliberate misspelling of information in Freedom of Information Act requests. They also talk about the social impact of AI and big data, and set goals for the podcast. The hosts plan to have segments like Elon Watch and Culture Corner, and Ed is tasked with creating artwork for the podcast. They also discuss their plans to meet up in person. The conversation ends with a friendly goodbye. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Off-the-Cuff Podcasting 02:43 - Episode Title: The Outlaw Donald Trump 04:39 - Segment Ideas and Podcast Structure 06:38 - Forfeits for Missing the Podcast 09:05-  Target Audience and Inspiration 10:24 - Future Goal: Inviting Other Podcasters for Interviews 13:30 - Setting a Launch Date 26:19 - Home Renovations and Business Programs 34:28 - Health Recovery and Check-Ins 38:20 - Exciting Events and Gatherings 38:23 - Millionaire Mastermind Event 39:33 - Marketing Strategies 44:19 - Book Recommendations 55:30 - Legal Situation Surrounding Donald Trump 01:10:22 - Assassinations and Manipulating Public Opinion 01:11:12 - The Potential Prison Sentence for a Crime 01:11:56 - Release of Violent Criminals 01:12:38 - Mixed Reactions to Joe Biden's Commencement Speech 01:16:10 - Donald Trump's Fundraising Success 01:22:26 - The Significance of the Number of Votes in the 2020 Election 01:27:02 - Challenges of Navigating Democratic Processes 01:28:07 - Excitement about the Podcast's Evolution 01:29:23 - The Challenger Conspiracy Theory 01:32:03 - Conspiracy Theories: The Challenger Space Shuttle and FOIA Requests 01:34:31 - The Impact of AI and Big Data on Society 01:40:43 - Setting Goals and Creating Podcast Segments 01:43:40 - Artwork and Meeting Plans 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 28m

  7. 07/25/2024

    001 Road to One Hundred

    The conversation revolves around deciding the name, schedule, and format of the podcast. They discuss whether to focus on audio or video, the need for better background setup, and the importance of short-form content for promotion. They agree on the name 'Family Business' and decide to record weekly episodes. They also consider creating a YouTube channel and website for future promotion. The conversation ends with interesting podcast statistics and the idea of a 'Road to 100 Episodes' theme. The main purposes of the podcast are for the hosts to catch up and experiment with growing an audience. They consider adopting a character-driven format and exploring conspiracy theories as a regular topic. They also touch on politics and the potential for a new coalition emerging in the UK. The hosts express their opinions on various political figures and speculate on future events. The conversation covers various topics including politics, current affairs, business, philosophy, and culture. They discuss the idea of having a structured format for each episode, with pre-agreed topics and a catch-up segment. They also mention the All In podcast and its politically charged content. The conversation touches on media matters and the influence of figures like George Soros. They express excitement about the podcast and the potential for growth. The conversation explores the potential outcomes of the upcoming US presidential election. The participants discuss the possibility of cheating, the role of Joe Biden, and the potential involvement of Michelle Obama. They also touch on the idea of a coup or civil war, the decline of Western civilization, and the impact of COVID-19 on society. The conversation concludes with predictions about the election and the future of the country. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences at embassies, the potential for buying cheap houses in Italy, and their plans for the future. They also touch on topics like creating their own olive oil and wine, the future of education, and the possibilities of virtual reality. They decide to ask Carly about his availability for future episodes. The hosts plan to continue recording and commit to the podcast. Chapters 00:00 -  Naming and Scheduling 01:17 - Audio vs. Video Format 07:15 - Creating a Consistent Schedule 09:14 - Choosing the Name 'Family Business' 14:37 - Exploring YouTube and Website 21:13 - Catching Up and Growing an Audience 29:37 - Exploring Conspiracy Theories 32:25 - Developing Characters and Different Viewpoints 33:37 - Navigating Politics and Current Affairs 39:25 - The Irrelevance of England and Speculating on Future Events 42:51 - Too Big to Rig 43:21 - Politics and Current Affairs 44:29 - Culture Corner 46:58 - Structured Format and Pre-Agreed Topics 49:53 - Keeping up with the Ruggieros 52:46 - Chasing Immortality 57:55 - The Influence of Media Matters and George Soros 01:03:58 - Concerns About Election Integrity 01:04:08 - Speculation about Cheating in the Election 01:07:17 - The Role of Joe Biden and Michelle Obama 01:10:08 - Anticlimactic Election and Decline of Western Civilization 01:13:20 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Society 01:16:18 - Predictions for the Election and the Future 01:29:15 - Embassy Experiences and Buying Cheap Houses in Italy 01:33:37 - Creating Olive Oil and Wine: A Unique Family Business 01:37:31 - The Future of Education: Virtual Reality and School 01:46:18 - Committing to the Podcast: Plans for the Future 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    1h 38m

  8. 07/21/2024

    000 Family Business Trailer

    Welcome to Family Business. 🔥 Follow us on Instagram for updates 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    5 min

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Join us as we document our journey from the very beginning of starting a podcast from scratch. Family Business is for curious minds and is hosted by the Ruggiero family – youngest brother Alex, his two older brothers Ed and Chris, their father Pas. Each episode is a blend of personal updates, political insights, conspiracy theories, tech, and cultural commentary. The Ruggieros navigate through the intricacies of modern life, providing a mix of humour, critical thinking and a unique blend of viewpoints that only a close-knit family can provide. Enjoy.

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  • Creator
    Family Business
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Family Business
  • Show Website
    Family Business