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. Oct 29

    Episode 34 - Week 8 NFL Talk, Betting Swings, Kids Sports Chaos & College Football Dogs | Desert Donkeys

    At 6:00 AM on October 27 heading into NFL Week 8, Ryan and Artie riff on Halloween costumes, Arizona’s sudden cold mornings, and chaotic parenting and youth sports—from a brutal Mesa soccer trek to a solo flag-football coaching debut and dealing with kids’ “negative town” mindset. They recap an LA Halloween party story (vampire teeth mishaps) and catching up with Nicky “Belshevitz,” then dive into sports and betting: praising Pat McAfee and Nick Saban on College GameDay, venting about NFL owners micromanaging, and breaking down recent results, injuries, and bad beats across MLB, NFL, and fantasy. They argue about underdogs, regret chasing the Chiefs, discuss teams like the Broncos, Cardinals, Vikings, Eagles, Giants, Texans, Raiders, Seahawks, 49ers, Rams and Chargers, and share picks including Carolina–Packers over, Chargers +6.5 (plus some moneyline), Commanders–Eagles over, plus college dogs Arizona, Florida, USC, and ASU, while debating Colorado’s struggles and Heisman candidates Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney. 00:00 Early Morning Kickoff 00:16 Halloween Costume Talk 01:14 Cold Snap and CrossFit 03:23 Vampire Costume Fails 05:16 LA Party and Nicky 07:48 Holiday Birthday Debate 09:07 Parenting Shorts Drama 11:26 Kids Sports Weekend Grind 13:06 Coaching Flag Football 17:18 Pat McAfee on GameDay 19:00 Owners Micromanaging Teams 21:50 Gambling Recap and Baseball 29:43 College Football Chaos 32:39 NFL Upsets and The Beast 34:10 Running Back Accountability 35:17 Eagles Injury Meltdown 36:08 Fantasy Week Recap 37:40 Bye Week Roster Chaos 39:52 Baker And Raiders Reality 41:12 Bo Nix Breakout Run 43:25 Super Bowl And Rams Talk 45:07 Betting Slump And Parlays 47:38 NFL Picks For The Week 48:49 Rodgers Rips NFL Europe 52:15 College Dogs And Coin Flip 54:11 Colorado Drama And Juju 57:09 More Picks And Mahomes Rant 01:04:01 Halloween Sign Off

  2. Oct 21

    Episode #33 - Week 7 NFL Rants, Survivor Pool Heartbreak, Head Trip Chaos & Golf Trips (Riviera + Driftwood) | Desert Donkeys

    Ryan and Artie return for Week 7 NFL talk after a week off, starting with gambling frustration and a survivor pool collapse when Dallas lost to Tampa Bay, plus fantasy updates including a non-contact injury ending Terry McLaurin’s season and discussion of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots and being out for the year. They recap chaotic travel and golf stories: a Head Trip festival evacuation that canceled Calvin Harris, late-night house parties in Madison, a windy member-guest at Driftwood, and Ryan’s Riviera Centennial gala and tournament round including an almost-holed chip from a steep hill on 18. They debate college football parity, officiating issues, and national title uncertainty, touch on MLB postseason thoughts with a Brewers pick, share betting records and soccer success, give new picks (LSU–Auburn over, Texas A&M–Bama over, Indiana -7.5 at Michigan), and close with Chargers struggles, local game plans, golf practice goals, and Halloween costume anxiety. 00:00 Week Seven Kickoff 01:01 Survivor Pool Heartbreak 05:31 Fantasy Bounce Back 09:24 Hurts Health Scare 11:56 Worst Draft Ever 13:22 Desert Festival Chaos 19:30 Driftwood Golf Trip 24:42 Riviera Gala Weekend 28:06 Riviera Hilltop Chip 29:27 Why Riviera Is Brutal 30:00 Par Five Split Fairway 31:08 Riviera Membership Mystery 31:55 Caddie Life And Hustle 34:18 Back To Betting Talk 36:15 Referees Under Fire 40:19 NIL Parity And Rankings 43:34 World Series Predictions 46:20 This Weeks Picks 48:23 NFL Takes And Chargers 50:45 Soccer Tournament Chaos 52:31 Golf Practice And Punta 54:39 Halloween Costume Stress 56:09 Wrap Up And Goodbye

  3. Oct 8

    Episode 32- Desert Donkeys Week 5: Saints Disaster, USA–Mexico Chaos, Golf Comeback, and Georgia vs Alabama Picks

    In week five of Desert Donkeys, Ryan and Artie recap a hectic sports and betting week, including a brutal Saints loss, debating sharp vs “Instagram-influenced” picks, and a late-arriving but fun USA–Mexico match in Glendale that turned into a traffic nightmare. They talk golf—Ryan’s first full round back after back surgery, breaking 90, and ideas for the upcoming “Clubhouse” ledger app from Golden Camel to track games like Wolf and Nassau. The guys review recent bets (LSU over, Vandy, Clemson over, Colorado scare), free-play touchdown parlays (Bowers, Waddle, Ladd McConkey), and futures talk including a White Sox World Series obsession. They discuss survivor pool drama, NFL/CFB picks (Georgia vs Alabama, Texas vs Oklahoma, UCLA at Oregon), and upcoming leans like Saints–Vikings, Giants–Washington, Raiders–Patriots, and Browns–Jets. 00:00 Early Morning Banter 00:55 Baseball Practice Rant 02:18 Saints Bet Fallout 04:04 Golf Tips Rabbit Hole 05:42 First Round Back 07:30 Golf Cart Chaos 09:17 Clubhouse App Preview 11:47 Recapping Last Week Bets 13:14 Global Drinks Story 18:54 USA Mexico Game Drama 21:33 Stadium Location Rant 24:06 Sunday Wins and White Sox 02:36 Bankroll Reality Check 28:56 Yankees Youth Movement 30:21 Swim Meet Betting Bender 31:22 Survivor Pool Sweats 33:35 Vegas Dreams And Markers 34:06 College Picks And SEC Chaos 36:42 NIL Money Dumpster Fire 39:09 NFL Picks And Line Traps 42:05 Browns Defense And Fantasy Talk 45:39 Bad Beats And Betting Rules 51:55 Unders Versus Overs Debate 54:08 World Series Travel Plans 55:48 Wrap Up And Next Week

  4. Oct 2

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Desert Donkeys
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