In this episode, Jason, MDV, and Gabe get real about a growing epidemic: online sports betting. Is it just entertainment, or the next addiction crisis? The crew breaks down the alarming stats, the accessibility, and how gambling companies are pulling people in deeper than ever before—especially young men.
They also talk mentorship, addiction, accountability, and why connection might be the antidote we’re all overlooking.
Topics include:
[0:00] Wearing sunglasses to podcast and workout (power move or overkill?)
[1:30] Are Russian assets listening to this podcast?
[3:00] Why boys need mentors now more than ever
[4:50] Sports betting is everywhere—CUT THE CRUTCH
[8:00] Accessibility is the danger
[9:45] These companies are building addictions by design
[11:00] Who’s responsible: the user or the system?
[14:01] Gambling is a vicious and lonely cycle
[15:58] Entire shows are built around betting lines
[19:24] Will banning it even work?
[21:55] How this affects your kids
[23:00] Legalizing weed and the destruction of cities
[27:30] You can ruin your life in one minute
[29:00] Accountability vs. corporate manipulation
[30:03] Addictive products are sold because they’re addictive
[32:20] One interaction can hook you for life
[34:40] “The opposite of addiction is connection”
[36:25] What really defines addiction?
[44:05] CrossFit and addictive personalities (3 girls in one day??)
[45:50] Dallas HYROX is already sold out
[46:23] Epstein files… Jason spirals and MDV is not amused
[53:24] You need something that centers you
[56:35] Should you talk about politics and religion?
[59:45] Jason signed up for Master Worlds—place your bets?
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