Desert Donkeys

Golden Camel
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Desert Donkeys is the one-stop podcast where Ryan and Artie share their wild ride through life, sports betting, and hopeless golf games. Join us for hilarious stories, epic wins and crushing losses, insider sports info, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a betting junkie, golf enthusiast, or just here for the stories, the Desert Donkeys are your guides through the sandy trails of life!

  1. 3d ago

    Episode #31 - Week 4 NFL Chaos, Golf at Papago, LA Bar Mitzvah Weekend + College & Betting Picks | Desert Donkeys

    Ryan and Artie catch up on early fall weather in Arizona, a charity golf round at Papago (including standout play from ex-pro hockey player Robert Nilsson), and Artie’s LA trip featuring Javier’s, an over-the-top bar mitzvah, martinis at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and dinner at Mr. Chow. They pivot to Week 4 NFL and betting, reacting to surprise teams like the 0–3 Chargers and 3–0 Raiders, discussing survivor pool strategy, and breaking down games and moments including Josh Allen and James Cook, Stafford and the Rams (without Puka), DeVante vs. Patrick Surtain, and the Eagles-Bears finish with Hurts leaving and a late interception. They also vent about fantasy football frustrations, touch on the USC–Oregon hit on Dante Moore and USC’s suspension, share college picks (Vandy +24.5, Florida -5.5 vs. Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State at Iowa), preview Saints–Falcons, and close with MLB playoff talk and homer/TD parlay ideas. Subscribe to Desert Donkeys and follow Golden Camel. 00:00 Welcome Back and Fall Vibes 00:37 Morning Workouts and Neighborhood Show 01:21 Charity Golf at Papago 03:21 Hockey Player Golf Swing Secrets 06:33 LA Trip with Bob Hoff 07:24 Next Level Bar Mitzvah Party 11:20 Beverly Hills Nightcap and Mr Chow 03:10 Margaritas and the 30 Day Reset 15:07 Fantasy Football Frustrations 16:35 NFL Betting Beats and Bad Beats 24:28 Week Four Takeaways and Eagles Talk 25:25 Concussion Penalty Fallout 26:09 Bad Beat Touchdowns 26:55 Fantasy Standings Check 28:17 USC Hit Controversy 31:31 College Picks Week Ahead 34:38 Patriots Panic Talk 35:43 Super Bowl Contenders 38:34 NFL Picks And Overs 44:19 Goal Line Playcalling Rant 47:45 Baseball Playoffs Bets 49:57 Vegas Trip Manifesting 51:51 Wrap Up And Clips

  2. Sep 25

    Episode 30- Charity Trip Hangover, Bad Beats, NFL/CFB Picks, and Golf Rehab

    Artie Baxter and Ryan Magrum grind through a brutally tired Week 3 morning after flying to a San Diego charity event and getting home around 5:00 AM, recapping Cameron Whitcomb’s standout performance, late-night partying, and watching LSU vs. Ole Miss mid-concert while betting. They break down a rough weekend of sports betting (LSU, Colorado, Packers, Bears, and SNF/MNF frustration), including a massive near-miss touchdown parlay centered on Jaylen Waddle, plus NFL takes on teams like the Bengals, Jets, Falcons, Saints, Bills, Chargers, Cowboys, and Giants/Rams. They also hit fantasy football injuries and results, debate Caleb Williams’ sideline theatrics, discuss Golden Camel app/model performance and camel coins, preview college football lines (Texas–Tennessee, Ole Miss–Florida, Oregon–USC, LSU–Texas A&M), and close with Artie’s cautious return to golf ahead of a scramble tournament. 00:00 Morning After Hangover 00:57 San Diego Charity Trip 03:59 Cameron Whitcomb Show 06:14 Degenerate Game Watching 07:44 Bad Beats and Betting Apps 09:46 Tequila Shot Regrets 10:56 Sunday Parlays Heartbreak 16:49 Fantasy Injuries and Caleb 20:48 Celebrity Boxing Talk 24:21 NFL Week Three Chaos 26:00 NFL Team Rundown 26:25 Cowboys Goal Line Disaster 27:45 Injury Reaction Debate 29:56 Fantasy Death Pool Update 31:36 College Picks And Kiffin Chaos 34:20 Saturday Lines And Trap Games 37:06 Survivor Pool And Saints Hype 38:30 NFL Picks And Brutal Schedules 41:57 App Model Insights Surge 44:19 Back To Golf After Injury 46:08 Tournament Plans And Wrap Up 47:52 Bad Beats And Closing Stories

  3. Sep 21

    Episode #29 - Vegas Flight Diversion, Mahjong Wins, and NFL/CFB Betting Chaos (LSU–Ole Miss, Bills Heat Check)

    Ryan and Artie recap a late-week Desert Donkeys episode filled with travel and betting stories, including Ryan’s storm diversion from Phoenix to Las Vegas, a quick Wynn blackjack loss, a sleepless night, and a partial win-back before flying home. Artie shares learning mahjong, beating his wife in multiple games (with one asterisk win), and finally getting a haircut, as they pivot into Week 2 NFL and college football betting chaos—Artie’s brutal Saturday run with ASU and Kentucky before more losses, plus a DraftKings bet that never registered despite sweating Chiefs–Broncos. They debate Denver’s play-calling, Deshaun Watson’s struggles, and Ryan’s hot streak capped by touchdown-scorer parlays and a big cash-out, then preview LSU–Ole Miss (and the over), Colorado at Northwestern, NFL leans like Saints–Ravens over, Packers at Jets, Giants +7.5 vs Rams, and a Chase/Wilson/DeVonta Smith TD parlay. 00:00 Back After 10 Days 00:32 Flight Diverted to Vegas 05:07 Blackjack Losses and Rules 07:45 Early Morning Redemption 11:20 Learning Mahjong at Home 15:26 Haircut Talk and Staying Fresh 18:07 Saturday Betting Meltdown 22:35 DraftKings Bet Vanishes 25:56 NFL Heater and Cashing Out 30:25 Josh Allen vs Fantasy Hopes 31:36 Protect The QB 32:14 Cook Gets His Due 32:56 Bills Look Unbeatable 34:28 Stadium Energy And Tables 34:54 Kiffin Gamesmanship 36:42 LSU Ole Miss Betting 37:55 Week Games To Watch 38:59 Wrigley Field Chaos 43:20 Colorado Win Total Talk 44:53 Watson Meltdown 48:11 App Strongest Leans 49:04 Degenerate Betting Stories 50:17 Sunday Picks And Parlay 53:18 NFL Takeaways And Futures 57:03 VIP Bonuses And Volume 01:00:35 Wrap Up And Golf Plans

  4. Sep 9

    Episode 28

    NFL Week 1 Is Here: Seahawks-Patriots, Buffs Late Drama, Vegas Blackjack Win & Betting Picks On the Desert Donkeys podcast, Ryan and Artie count down to NFL Week 1, react to the Seahawks–Patriots season-opening matchup, and talk fantasy football nerves and confidence. They recap a hectic birthday weekend that included travel for a memorial service, Lake Pleasant tubing, and Artie’s surprise Wynn blackjack run where he went up about $13K before cashing out a winner. The guys break down Colorado’s 14–13 win over Georgia Tech (including a late blocked field goal), debate ASU and Clemson after LSU’s big win, and share frustrations with FanDuel/DraftKings restrictions and prediction markets. They discuss SMU vs Florida State clock management, the Michigan–Western Michigan ending, NIL concerns, and preview upcoming games with picks like the Bucs–Bengals over, Cowboys–Giants over, Broncos +2.5 at the Chiefs, and thoughts on Texas vs Ohio State and Oklahoma vs Michigan. Subscribe to Desert Donkeys and follow Golden Camel. 00:00 NFL Eve Jitters 01:04 Football All Week 01:37 International Game Confusion 03:23 Super Bowl Rematch Preview 05:50 Fantasy Leagues Pressure 06:30 Birthday Weekend Chaos 09:01 Colorado Buffs Bet Recap 13:10 Lane Kiffin and LSU Talk 15:18 Broadcast Booth Goes Off Rails 17:11 Vegas Birthday Blackjack Heater 21:40 Greed and Golden Plays 22:16 Chasing Unders Regret 23:16 FSU SMU Blackout 24:35 Clock Management Meltdown 26:06 Michigan Hail Mary Drama 28:25 Recapping Winning Bets 29:45 NFL Week Picks 31:12 Browns Watson Debate 33:00 Cardinals Fantasy Angles 35:16 College Slate Preview 39:19 App Store Approval Update 42:33 Prediction Markets Confusion 45:38 Wrap Up Next Week

  5. Sep 3

    Episode 27

    Desert Donkeys: Back Surgery Relief, Vibe Coding the Golden Camel App & Week 1 College Football Bets Ryan and Artie record early in a new studio space, reflect on a chaotic but energizing nine months, and joke about hair, birthdays, and getting older. The conversation turns serious as Ryan shares years of chronic back pain, an MRI showing collapsed discs (L4-5 and L5-S1), successful disc replacement surgery in LA with Dr. Perry, and the mental toll pain can take, including losing a friend to suicide. They discuss recovery, PT, sleep tracking, drinking less, and daily optimization habits. On the business side, they explain how AI and “vibe coding” (Claude and ChatGPT) helped them rapidly rebuild and add features to the Golden Camel app, including golf and betting research tools, plus their Golden Edge predictor (57% and up 27 units). They preview Week 1 football, fantasy drafts, and picks like Colorado vs Georgia Tech, ASU over its win total, and opinions on LSU, Ole Miss, and Arch Manning at Texas. 00:00 Desert Donkeys Intro 00:41 New Studio Catch Up 01:56 Hair Age And Cubs 03:59 Wrigley Field Stories 07:09 Chicago Summers And Weather 09:00 Back Pain MRI And Surgery 12:22 Pain Mental Health Reality 14:48 Alternatives To Surgery 19:23 Entrepreneur Chaos And Closure 21:20 Optimizing Life And Happiness 24:23 Sleep Drinking And Recovery 28:33 AI And Vibe Coding Shift 30:31 Vibe Coding Breakthrough 32:18 AI Speed And Agility 35:45 Golden Edge Betting Tools 38:49 Fantasy Draft Chaos 43:30 Remembering Dawson 49:05 College Football Picks 56:51 Wrap Up And Sign Off

  6. Apr 4

    Episode #26

    Desert Donkeys Ep. 26: Disney Money Printers, March Madness Meltdowns & a Spring Break Broken Arm After a kid-chaos spring break hiatus, the Desert Donkeys return to recap how spring break used to mean PB&Js and video games, not Disneyland price-gouging and two-hour lines for Guardians of the Galaxy. They break down Duke’s brutal March Madness collapse, debate UConn vs Illinois and Michigan vs U of A, and swap gambling takes—plus shout out “Wyatt,” their new AI picks bot that sometimes tells them to stop being degenerates. The conversation pivots to golf picks and Masters speculation, then to Tiger’s latest legal trouble and the logic of not having a driver. They close with a brutal spring break ski story: Max breaks his arm on a jump, sparking a wider rant about how dangerous skiing really is, and they make a bet on who wins it all. 00:00 Back From Hiatus 00:14 Spring Break Chaos 01:04 Growing Up Broke 02:12 Disneyland Money Trap 03:39 Guardians Ride Trauma 06:28 Disney Hacks And Weirdos 07:55 Mushrooms At Disney 08:15 Duke Collapse Breakdown 10:54 UConn Betting Trends 12:51 Gambling Recap And Picks 16:56 March Madness Stakes 17:21 Record Viewership Buzz 18:17 AI Betting Picks 19:20 Golf Pool Strategy 20:13 Masters Predictions 22:20 Tiger Crash Fallout 28:02 Ski Trip Injury 31:17 Skiing Danger Stories 33:57 Wrap Up And Wagers

  7. Mar 12

    Episode #25

    Desert Donkeys Ep. 25: The Pharaoh Joins—Bad Beats, March Madness, and the State of College Sports In episode 25 of Desert Donkeys presented by Golden Camel, the hosts welcome special guest Rami “The Pharaoh” from Los Angeles, their reigning fantasy football champion, and revisit a notorious trade that still fuels his competitive edge. The conversation ranges from ongoing betting struggles and golf pool losses to classic bad beats, including Washington’s last-second collapse, plus reflections on how the 3-point era, missed fundamentals, and relaxed travel calls have changed basketball. Rami criticizes NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment (Pac-12 to Big Ten), and player empowerment, arguing it hurts rivalries, accountability, and defense. They debate March Madness favorites, coaching and guard play, swap stories about Disneyland costs, World Cup ticket prices in LA, the LA Marathon finish, and close with Rami’s worst gambling losses (28–3, Seahawks goal-line) and a favorite win (Denver over Carolina). 00:00 Meet the Pharaoh 01:25 Fantasy Champ Talk 03:52 On Brand Chaos 05:10 Another Betting Loss 05:54 Golf Pool Misery 09:46 Do We Know Anything 12:03 Bad Beats and Hoops 13:16 LeBron Travel Rant 14:21 MJ Sighting Story 17:23 March Madness Begins 17:41 Pac 12 Breakup Fallout 20:56 NIL Money Madness 23:18 Who Wins the Tourney 27:28 Transfer Portal Problem 29:24 Fixing the Portal Rules 31:20 Player Power and Contracts 33:17 Lakers Roster Gripes 33:39 LeBron No Killer Switch 33:53 Defense Accountability Missing 35:14 Pat Riley Old School Heat 35:54 Athletes Too Soft Today 37:43 Disneyland Price Rant 41:35 World Cup LA Reality Check 43:50 LA Marathon Photo Finish 47:01 Marathon Training Life Balance 49:07 College Hoops Rivalry Energy 53:02 March Madness Picks And Tiers 57:41 Gambling Strategy Guard Play 59:45 Bad Beats And Big Wins 01:03:29 Golden Camel Farewell

  8. Mar 9

    Episode #24

    Olympic Hockey Highs, Miami 11 Nights, Golf Pool Pain & Why We Need a Friday Tee Time | Desert Donkeys Ep. 24 In Episode 24 of Desert Donkeys, the hosts recap the end of the Olympics with a focus on the men’s hockey final, praising Team USA’s goalie performance and a player who lost teeth before scoring the game-winner, while noting Canada’s recent string of runner-up finishes. They react to Pat McAfee paying a post-win tab at Miami’s E11EVEN and discuss Miami travel stories and real estate around the venue. The conversation shifts to a struggling golf pool on a new platform, their picks, and a detailed round at a Phoenix-area CC featuring birdies, triple bogeys, brutal bunkers, and how hard golf is mentally without regular play—prompting plans to book a Friday round. They touch on Middle East attacks impacting Dubai, soccer and Champions League/World Cup timing, a Tony Gonzalez 50th birthday trip and LA lunches, disappointing NBA load management at a Suns-Celtics game, spring traffic, March Madness, and a possible guest to talk college hoops and betting. 00:00 Welcome Back Episode 24 00:06 Olympics Hockey Finale 01:20 Miracle on Ice Talk 03:17 Hughes Missing Teeth 04:53 McAfee Pays at 11 06:37 Miami 11 Stories 07:52 Golf Watching and Picks 08:30 Pool Platform Complaints 09:12 Fantasy Picks Strategy 10:25 Joining the Country Club 11:49 Membership Rules Frustrations 13:26 Swing Changes and Blowups 14:33 Bunker Disaster Story 23:06 Golf Is Mental Game 24:14 Booking Friday Golf Therapy 25:25 Course Pick Phoenician 25:50 War News Dubai Drones 29:47 Switching To Sports Betting 29:54 Soccer Races And Champions League 32:46 World Cup Timing And US Squad 35:26 LA Weekend Tony Gonzalez Party 37:52 March Madness Betting Talk 40:35 NBA Game And Rah Rah Room 43:31 Spring Training Traffic And Golf Plans 46:38 Sunburn And Studio 54 Fit 48:28 Rami Next Week And Sign Off

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Desert Donkeys is the one-stop podcast where Ryan and Artie share their wild ride through life, sports betting, and hopeless golf games. Join us for hilarious stories, epic wins and crushing losses, insider sports info, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a betting junkie, golf enthusiast, or just here for the stories, the Desert Donkeys are your guides through the sandy trails of life!

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  • Creator
    Golden Camel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Desert Donkeys
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