The Chris Ham podcast

Chris Ham
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A podcast with no boundaries when it comes to topics. Nuanced topic themes that aren’t widely discussed. It bundles sports, politics, and philosophy with a cross section of guests.

  1. 09/10/2023

    93. Guest- Jordan Rubenstein- Aaron Rodgers is here! Jets season preview + Yankee embarrassment, TSA, one-way pleasantries

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    1h 46m

  2. 08/21/2023

    92. Thunderstorm Camping, Middle Aged Friendships, and Boomer Dad Remote Complexity

    WE ARE BACK AFTER A HIATUS! I start the episode walking back the minimizing 3 kid parenting last year. Spoiler Alert: 3 kids are hard BRAH. I then share a camping anecdoate of bougie camping which turned into a terrifying situation! I discuss the manner in which friendships evolve in your late 30s/40s are much more complex and heavy than your youth. I quickly share the conflict that comes up when listening to R.Kelly and Michael Jackson. Hammer rants: 3 year olds are the hardest Boomer tv remotes Drivers seat preferences Tennis>Golf More drinking, less booze Peter Pan deplorables Mcdonalds drive thru delays Solicitors are not acceptable Weekday diner dining Boy poop Kid toy conflict

    1h 3m

  3. 03/24/2023

    91. Guest- Jeff Khadavi- Private Jets, Warren Buffett, Tik Tok + Persian Red

    In my introduction I talk about why as a 40 something year old dad, spring isnt so bad. (0:00-6:12) I welcome in long-time friend and successful entrepreneuer, Jeff Khadavi , who first shares some key parenting hacks for couples with young kids to keep sanity. We then discuss how Jeff had us groomsmen do a choreographed dance for his wedding in 2015 and rehearse at his bachelor party in Jamaica. We dive into a passionate area for Jeff(personal finance) and we discuss a great basic investing strategy, 529 plans, long-term savings, and the immense cost of college especailly for our kids in the next 10-15 years. (6:16-38:20) After a break we discuss Tik tok, the bougie friends on our "Jackals" text thread, and then POLITICS He challenges me on AOC and I challenge him on the "socially liberal, fiscally conservative" position that I feel many hide behind. I question the alignment of Persians with Trump and state my case as to why it doesn't make a lot of sense in the context of the overall voter base. Then we get into some lighter topics- we discuss the underrated movie of "The Bronx Tale" from the 1990s, and pivot to the New York Knicks where we share who set the Knicks back and zapped the life out of our fandom for a good while. (38:24-1:07:32) After one last break we discuss parenting and the dynamics of challenges of multiple kids. I express how adding a dog first was the MOST jarring even ahead of 0 to 1, 1 to 2, or 2 to 3 kids.(1:07:36-1:16:49) Hammer Rants: Chinese Food; Landscaping Blackouts; "12 year olds"; iPhone in parking spots(1:16:53-1:25:31)

    1h 26m

  4. 01/29/2023

    90. Guest-Jordan Rubenstein-Zach Wilson is a BUST, Jets 2023 outlook, Kid Tempers + Shopping Carts

    My buddy and fellow dad and Jets fan joins the podcast once again. We start discussing how Zach Wilson is unequivocally a bust and why despite the Jets finishing with an exceeding expectations year for most and on par with our pre-season optomism, the season collapase was massively disappointing.  We speculate about the Jets next QB and our preferences. We go around the league and recap the Divisional Round and look ahead to Championship sunday.   We end discussing our current challenges of parenting. Jordan leaves us with a rant about grocery store shopping carts Hammer rant: Parking spot phone checking

    1h 48m

  5. 01/28/2023 ·  BONUS

    Bonus- Conference Championship-Ham Hot Sharp Butter Picks ATS

    NFL picks for the NFC and AFC Championsip games

    6 min

  6. 01/18/2023

    89. Guest-Chris B-Skiing Redundance, Mild Winter + Robust NFL 2022-2023 Season and Playoff Snapshot

    I start talking about the superfluous skiing IG posts and my relationship with skiing I recap the Cowboys/Bucs MNF Wildcard matchup and what it means goign forward for both teams. Then Chris B, Eagles fan and NFL guru, joins me to talk about the NFL action from Wildcard weekend. Seahawks/Niners- The 49ers buzz saw + Russell Wilson's game falling off a cliff.  Chris B wasn't shocked.  Chargers/Jags- Why Brandon Staley is in over his head.  Will he get fired?  How does Sean Payton's candidacy come into play here or elsewhere?  Dolphins/Bills- The shakiness of the Bills and Josh Allen in spite of the Hamlin catalyst  Giants/Vikings- Is this Giants team magical or just a team with a good coach overacheiving? What to do with Saquan and Daniel Jones?  Hot take on Mike McCarthy and the discussion of the coaching vacancies, Lovie Smith's big FU to the Texans, What the Bears should do with the #1 pick and why they won't, The QB carousel- will the Jets end up with one of the big names? What will happen with Zach Wilson?  End of year awards- Coach of Year, MVP, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year We end with swapping suburban dads/home owners and parenting stories

    1h 51m

  7. 01/10/2023

    88. Non-stop Sick, Black Passing, White Lotus, VIP Customers + NFL/Jets 2022 Season Post-Mortem

    I start the episode discussing decades and narrowing down the single hardest thing about having 3 kids. I segue to what makes me intersted in Prince Harry/Megan Markle and how "black passing" creates lazy racial categorization and why it pisses me off.   I discuss why HBO's White Lotus is worth the hype and the travel bug it creates.  I discuss a disappointing streaming movie and a surprisngly intriguing one. Hammer rants- Shorten the game with kids; "friendly dogs"; bandaids/scotch tape/ice packs; VIP customers; figuring out life; Republican clown show I end the episode discussing the NFL 2022 season conclusion and interesting storylines and playoff matchups. FINALLY-  I discuss what I thought about my New York Jets 2022 season and the outlook for 2023.

    1h 13m

  8. 11/23/2022

    87. Guest-Jordan Rubenstein- Zach Wilson disaster + Jets 2nd half season outlook+ Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife+ Dental X-Rays

    We start talking about how agonizing the Jets loss was to the Patriots for Week 11.   We are impressed with the coaching staff but we bemoan over the #2 overall pick Zach Wilson.   We give a matching take on who needs to start Sunday against the Bears.  We discuss how good the Jets defense is.  We  preview the Bears game and talk about how and why Justin Fields is overrated. Can the Jets get flexed into Prime Time?  We discuss why the other NY team is fraudulent.   We end talking about Thanksgiving and booze.  Ham Butter Knife Thanksgiving picks ATS  Hammer rants- Dental X-Rays + Kids Ignoring Cold Weather

    1h 22m
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A podcast with no boundaries when it comes to topics. Nuanced topic themes that aren’t widely discussed. It bundles sports, politics, and philosophy with a cross section of guests.

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  • Creator
    Chris Ham
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Ham
  • Show Website
    The Chris Ham podcast