Three Wise Guys

Three Wise Guys

A Chinese Creative, Nigeria Contrarian, and Iranian Photographer walk into a bar, a great friendship comes out... Deceptively well-mannered and wholesomely degenerate - The three friends offer a closer look at a unique intersection of cultural opinions. In other words, just three multicultural friends talking about anything they want. Tune in every other Monday at 9am EST for your dose of "wisdom"

  1. قبل ٤ ساعات

    AI Is Coming for Creators, Gambling Is Coming for Men, and Mamdani Went Viral

    This week on Three Wise Guys, the guys open with a fast-moving round of quick hits, starting with the biggest takeaway from Cannes Lions: everyone in marketing is talking about AI, but not everyone is actually using it well. From there, they break down what AI could mean for creators, especially the top-tier influencers commanding six-figure brand deals, and why mid-tier creators may be safer than people think. Then, the conversation turns to Zohran Mamdani’s viral speech, which both hosts watched in full and considered one of the most compelling political moments in recent memory. They dig into why his direct answer on the 32 arrests became the clip that stuck with people online, and what it says about the power of actually answering a question. The main conversation centers on the launch of Wealthsimple Predict, a standalone prediction market app powered by Kalshi, and what it means now that prediction markets are officially entering Canada. The guys use the news as a jumping-off point for an honest conversation about gambling, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and where the line is between a fun bet and a real problem. They also get into the uncomfortable overlap between gambling, stock investing, and the way many young men now talk about “building wealth.” Is investing always different from betting? Does regulation make prediction markets safer, or just better branded? And why are sports betting and prediction markets becoming such normalized parts of male culture? Wisdom of the day: The incentive of something often tells its intent

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  2. ٢٢ يونيو

    World Cup Dreams, NBA Glory, and the Cost of Moving Out

    Canada finally got its moment. The men's national team earned its first-ever World Cup point in a dramatic 1-1 draw, while thousands of fans celebrated by immediately getting trapped in Union Station and paying nearly twenty bucks for a hot dog. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks ended 53 years of heartbreak behind a legendary Jalen Brunson performance, surviving one final scare to bring a championship back to Madison Square Garden. Then the conversation shifts from sports glory to real-life suffering: moving out. From hidden costs and cardboard box economics to the emotional reality of living on your own for the first time, we break down why becoming an adult feels like getting charged a subscription fee for basic existence. We also dive into workplace survival, office politics, and the viral White House card controversy that somehow managed to spark debates about status, power, and who actually gets to make the rules. Historic moments, financial pain, sports therapy, and the ongoing struggle of pretending we know what we're doing. Just another week for the Wise Guys.  Wisdom of the Day "The biggest transition in life isn't when circumstances change. It's when responsibility stops belonging to someone else and starts belonging to you

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  3. ٨ يونيو

    The Spurs Go to the Finals and Kanye West is Back?

    This episode opens with a full sports rundown, starting with the Champions League Final and the never-ending conversation around Arsenal, their fans, and why the hate seems to follow them everywhere. From there, we shift into basketball and talk about how Victor Wembanyama shocked the world in OKC, proving once again that the hype around him might still not be big enough. The conversation then takes a major turn into Kanye West. We break down his legacy, his discography, his influence on music and culture, and the complicated reality of his public cancellation. We also touch on the controversy around him being banned from the UK after initially being allowed through, and what that says about fame, accountability, and how public figures are treated once the culture turns on them. Wisdom of the Day: Legacy is not just what you build at your peak. It is also how people remember you when things fall apart.

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  4. ٢٥ مايو

    Certified Roast Boy - Iceman & the Kevin Hart Roast

    Today’s episode is absolute chaos in the best way possible. Drake panic-drops THREE albums in one night trying to flood the internet after getting bodied for a year straight, and we ask the uncomfortable question: has his music been mid since If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late? Plus, the group chat civil war over Sexy Red continues, and D once again pretends he hates a Drake song before inevitably singing it next summer. Then we hit the playoff meatgrinder. Wemby turns into an enforcer after getting bullied all series, Anthony Edwards continues his superstar ascension, and somehow… the Montreal Canadiens are carrying the hopes of an entire country. Finally, we break down the real story behind Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart. This wasn’t just comedy. It was corporate desperation. From layoffs and executive chaos at Hartbeat to Kevin licensing his own name and likeness to private equity-backed brand managers, we unpack how one of Hollywood’s biggest stars may have quietly sold the rights to himself just to keep the machine alive. Sports, music, corporate collapse, and celebrity capitalism. Business as usual. Wisdom of the Day: Fame can buy attention, but it can’t buy authenticity. Eventually, people can tell the difference between confidence and desperation.

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  5. ١١ مايو

    Why Young Canadians Have Given Up on Real Estate

    In this episode, we sit down with Tolu, creator of Maple Tolu, a rent vs. buy calculator built specifically for Canadians trying to navigate one of the toughest housing markets in the world. We unpack why Toronto completely changes the traditional rent vs. buy equation, from land transfer taxes and carrying costs to the emotional pressure of feeling “behind” if you don’t own property yet. Tolu breaks down the mistakes young professionals make when they think they’ve done the math, and explains why buying a home isn’t always the financially superior move people assume it is. The conversation also explores the psychology behind homeownership, especially for first-generation and immigrant households where owning property often represents stability, success, and security. Rather than preaching a one-size-fits-all formula, Tolu shares a more balanced framework rooted in understanding systems, tradeoffs, and personal priorities. We also dive into the creation of Maple Tolu, the frustration that pushed him to build it, the gap between generic finance advice and real Canadian realities, and the surprising insights people uncover once they plug in their actual numbers. If you’re a young professional in Toronto trying to decide whether to rent, buy, wait, or invest differently, this episode offers one of the most grounded and practical conversations you’ll hear on the topic. Wisdom of the Day “Good financial decisions aren’t about following universal rules. They come from understanding the system you’re stepping into, and being honest about the tradeoffs you’re willing to make.”

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  6. ٢٧ أبريل

    Runnymede Healthcare Scandal, NBA Playoffs, All Birds

    This week starts with the NBA playoffs and a league still revolving around Steph Curry, while Toronto sits on the sidelines searching for a team to believe in. We break down contenders, early exits, and the strange feeling of a postseason without a Raptors run. Then we shift from fast breaks to brand breakdowns, unpacking how AllBirds went from Silicon Valley darling to cautionary tale, and what happens when hype outruns product. Finally, we get into the main event: the Runnymede scandal, rising questions around nepotism in Ontario healthcare, and what it says about the bigger system. With Mark Carney’s upcoming Canada Investment Summit aiming to bring trillions back into the country, we ask the real question, does any of this actually translate into opportunity for the average person, or is it just another top-down play? From courtside takes to economic reality checks, this episode connects the dots between performance, perception, and power. Wisdom of the day:Pay attention to patterns, not headlines

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  7. ١٣ أبريل

    Poilievre Wears a T-Shirt & Why Everyone’s Less Happy

    Arya kicks things off with a wild Vegas recap… and let’s just say it wasn’t exactly glamorous. From there, the guys revisit their earlier take on Vegas getting a basketball team before diving into Pierre Poilievre’s recent podcast tour. Why is he everywhere right now? Is it strategy, exposure, or something bigger ahead of the next election? The conversation then shifts to the World Happiness Report and things get real. Most of the happiest countries are in Europe, with a few outliers, while Canada, the U.S., and others are slipping. The biggest drop? Young people. The guys unpack how social media, affordability, and the reality of not owning a home are shaping that decline. They wrap things up by breaking down what actually drives happiness and the metrics behind it. Wisdom of the Day: Happiness isn’t just a feeling, it’s a system. What you consume, how you live, and what you build all compound over time.

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  8. ٣٠ مارس

    AI chip heist, Vegas expansions, and LLM productivity

    Luke and Dolapo are back, covering everything from courtside economics to the messy truth about AI productivity. They kick things off with the buzz around a potential NBA expansion in Las Vegas, breaking down franchise valuations and why so few cities can realistically support all four major sports leagues. Then things take a sharper turn into tech, unpacking the controversy around Super Micro’s co-founder and allegations of chips being funneled to China through shell companies. To close, the conversation shifts to AI and productivity, from a wild story of someone using AI to help cure their dog, to the bigger issue: most companies don’t actually understand their own productivity metrics. And if you don’t know how productivity works internally, how can you measure what AI is really improving? Wisdom of the Day: You can’t optimize what you don’t truly understand, and most people overestimate both.

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A Chinese Creative, Nigeria Contrarian, and Iranian Photographer walk into a bar, a great friendship comes out... Deceptively well-mannered and wholesomely degenerate - The three friends offer a closer look at a unique intersection of cultural opinions. In other words, just three multicultural friends talking about anything they want. Tune in every other Monday at 9am EST for your dose of "wisdom"

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