Did you know the colonies of the UK have their own Commonwealth Games? Did you know that New Zealand is part of the content of Middle-earth? Learn all of this and more on this week’s episode of Not a Real Job, where Chris and Joel unteach you history.

Quotes

• “No one has ever had a unique idea as original as this.”
• “My anti-drug is alcohol.”
• “I’m sure all of New Zealand will be happy hearing that.”
• “Jesus didn’t brag, I don’t brag.”

Talking Points

• “Ideas are just a multiplier of execution” by Derek Sivers
• “The Psychology of Pricing”

Gear Picks

• Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke
• Methods of Persuasion: How to Use Psychology to Influence Human Behavior by Nick Kolenda

And we’re back! Chris has returned to the ol’ US of A and talks about the big differences between Europe and the US. There’s also a lengthy discussion on whiskey, beer, and ‘spirits’. On top of all that, Joel bought a house with some pretty cool features.

Quotes

• “We’re going to Harry Potter you right in there.”
• “You have to kiss the eagle & then kill it with your bare hands and eat it.”
• “Alcohol is ghosts. That explains why when I drink I lose things.”
• “I’m on my 4th iPhone in 18 months. I lose them all the same way… 100% in cabs.”

Talking Points

• Scolding the Winds by Joel Kelly

Gear Picks

• Awakening Higher Consciousness: Guidance from Ancient Egypt and Sumer by Lloyd M Dickie and Paul R Boudreau
• The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
• “Chandelier” by Sia

You are all in for quite the treat this week – Chris’ internet still sucks so Joel has taken over. Sit back, relax with a glass of whiskey, and have a little catch-up with Joel.

For reference, here’s what Chris’ internet looks like:

Ouch.

Quotes

• “I know what I’ve doing, I’ve done this before.”

Talking Points

• Accidental Tech podcast
• Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind
• Scientific Advertising
• Predatory Thinking
• The Art of Client Service
• Ogilvy on Advertising

Gear Picks

• Polaroid Cube Mini Lifestyle Action Camera

Electronically speaking, Joel’s not having a good time. His phone is crunched and this is the last London-recorded podcast, which means next episode will have to rely on Chris’ spotty internet connection.

Quotes

• “I don’t touch things other people have touched if I can help it.”
• “Siri will solve my problem!”

Talking Points

• Flux

Gear Picks

• iPhone 6
• iPhone 5s

Recording again from London but this time Chris, Joel, and Leah describe their game-changing desirable items. Chris and Joel also spend a bit of time gushing about how amazing the internet is.

Quotes

• “The sounds predatory.”
• “How do you literally keep shit on rails?”
• “What’s your game changer?”

Talking Points

• Tesla Motors
• The new MacBook

Gear Picks

• Check out all our past Gear Picks!