Desert Donkeys

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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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Feb 20

    Episode #23

    Football Withdrawals, Degenerate Bets & Golf Is Back (Plus Soccer, NBA & Prediction Markets) In week two of no football, the Desert Donkeys recap Super Bowl disappointment, reassess the halftime show, and spiral into a chaotic gambling confession featuring random college hoops, a Duke spread that pushes late, and even women’s basketball—offset briefly by a win on Awae in a golf pool. They break down the Pebble Beach finish, slow play pressure, Morikawa’s drought, and why Scottie Scheffler feels inevitable, then preview Riviera/Genesis with picks like Matthew Fitzpatrick and Jake Knapp and stories from playing Riviera with tournament-speed greens. The conversation hits learning golf fundamentals, how pros generate speed, and the frustration of starting late compared to young plus-handicap players. They touch on the NBA All-Star format, load management, and the Suns/OKC game where stars sat, debate shortening the NBA season, and shift to Premier League and Champions League excitement as knockout stages begin. They discuss prediction markets dwarfing Vegas Super Bowl handle, potential pop-culture expansion, and insider-information risks, then close with Vegas bankroll nostalgia, a high-limit blackjack heater to $106K, and the ongoing belief that a big comeback is coming—just in time for March Madness. 00:00 Week Two Without Football: Super Bowl Hangover & Patriots Gripes 00:41 Halftime Show Rewatch: Catchy Tunes, Volume On, and Salsa Dreams 01:48 Falling Off the Gambling Wagon: Degenerate Friday Night Card 04:11 Saturday ‘Productive Dad’ to Max-Bet Chaos: Duke Push & Iowa State Pain 05:15 Sunday Golf Pool Rollercoaster: Morikawa Sweat and Chasing Losses 06:27 Golf Is Back: Scheffler’s Dominance, Slow Play, and Mental Toughness 10:50 Aspen Partying & Altitude Food Poisoning Horror Story 14:01 Genesis at Riviera Preview: Course Stories, Picks, and Saving Stars for Majors 20:13 Learning the Golf Swing: Tempo, ‘Aha’ Moments, and Why Smooth Wins 22:43 All-Star Break Talk: NBA All-Star Mess, Baseball Opening Day Buzz, and March Madness/NIL 28:54 Suns vs OKC Blowout & Who Even Played? 29:15 Is Anyone Beating OKC? Defense Stats & Playoff Totals 31:00 Going to a Suns Game: The In-Arena Vibe & Hospitality Upgrades 31:52 Load Management Rant: Cut the NBA Season? 34:32 Soccer Fever: Why the Premier League Is Must-Watch 36:13 Champions League Explained: Knockout Rounds, Schedules & Upsets 39:10 World Cup Talk: Favorites, USA Outlook & Getting Into Soccer 41:44 Prediction Markets vs Vegas: Massive Volume & What Comes Next 44:47 Insider Trading in Prediction Markets: Red Flags & Real Examples 47:58 March Madness Chaos: 12 Hours of Games & Betting Anxiety 49:11 Vegas vs World Travel: First-Class Dreams & Airport Rituals 52:34 Degens in Vegas: The $106K Night, Giving It Back & ‘We’re Due’ 58:39 Final Sign-Off: Cashing Big Soon (Hopefully)

  7. Feb 11

    Episode #22

    Desert Donkeys Post Super Bowl Edition: Betting Mishaps & Wild Phoenix Open In this episode of Desert Donkeys, we dive into the aftermath of a disastrous Super Bowl betting spree and the unique chaos of the Phoenix Open. From the woes of losing bets to the bizarre halftime show and the epic spring break environment at the golf tournament, this humorous and candid discussion covers it all. Highlights include encounters with passionate preachers, insane party vibes, and reflections on the next year's sports betting strategy. Tune in for a blend of sarcasm, self-deprecation, and ego-fueled banter. 00:00 Welcome to Desert Donkeys Post Super Bowl Edition 00:25 Betting Woes and Super Bowl Reflections 04:25 Halftime Show Critique 04:40 A Haircut and Cultural Observations 07:18 Super Bowl Venue Rants 10:38 Phoenix Open Adventures 11:15 Crazy Dreams and Partying Stories 15:41 Golf Bets and Tournament Drama 20:52 Preachers and Street Encounters 23:14 Nightlife Impressions and Tequila Sodas 24:10 Crowd at the Summit 27:44 Super Bowl and Halftime Shows 28:43 Patriots' Performance and Controversies 33:38 Basketball and Betting 36:51 Golf Talk and Lessons 41:19 Phoenix Open Experience 42:09 Conclusion and Future Plans

  8. Feb 4

    Episode #21

    Super Bowl Week Extravaganza: Betting Tips, Memorable Moments, and Phoenix Open Hype! In this lively episode, we dive into the excitement of Super Bowl Week, sharing our thoughts on the upcoming game, favorite Super Bowl moments, and memorable betting experiences. We also discuss the Phoenix Open, recalling past experiences and what to expect this year. With a mix of self-deprecating humor, sarcasm, and ego, we navigate through our predictions, bets, and plans for the week ahead. Join us for a fun and entertaining look at the best week of the year! 00:00 Super Bowl Week Excitement 00:34 Gambling Woes and PTSD 03:15 Unexpected Super Bowl Teams 09:40 Phoenix Open Anticipation 20:08 Golf Lessons and Plans 22:23 Golf Tournament Vibes 24:19 Super Bowl Memories: The Highs and Lows 27:18 Epic Betting Stories 34:48 Super Bowl Halftime Shows and Commercials 36:30 Predictions and Betting Strategies 46:18 Final Thoughts and Fun Bets

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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
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Desert Donkeys
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