The Cash Exchange Podcast

Ever taken stock of your life, really reflected on the the experiences you’ve had and all the things you’ve overcome and thought, “If I had a camera crew follow me around to get all this I’d be famous”. Well… one, you don’t want a camera crew watching 24/7 always rolling tape in case something interesting happened, and two, you’re life isn’t nearly as exciting to other people as you think it is. The people in today’s episode didn’t get the memo. We get into reality tv and how it’s shaped the world. Does it bring any...

If you combined every dollar you've spent on a subscription service you didn't actually use, how much money would you have today? Enough to payoff a few credit cards, maybe cover rent for the month, enough to buy a Cybertruck so you can slap a "I bought this before Elon went crazy" bumper sticker? This week we're talking about all the subscription services that run our lives. All the must haves with the huge price hikes and the not-so-worth it ones that we forgot to cancel. This is an episode everyone can relate to. Enjoy! -C

Does reading JG Wentworth's name immediately trigger an ear worm in your brain like some kind of pop culture sleeper agent?

Maybe you've also watched one too many nearly identical super bowl ad compilations. Whatever the case, if you were an avid TV watcher in the 90's or early 2000's, this episode is for you.

Today we're talking advertisements (again), product placement, and the magic of jingles that will far outlive the companies they promote. No politics this episode, scout's honor.

Enjoy!-S

P.S. Am I the only one who...

Is any publicity actually good publicity? Where's the line between being just controversial enough that everyone's talking, but not so much you closing your doors 6 months later? This episode we get into missteps in advertising and how it turned out for the brands in question. Started off talking about the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad that we realized it took just about the entire thing so part 2 will be available after. Enjoy! - C

I would prefer to never be in a situation where I could drown or suffocate. How many times am I in a situation where that's a possibility, not as much as my brain would have me think. Doesn't mean I don't have a fear of it happening at any moment. That's why this week's episode is all about phobias. Don't worry we're not interested in discussing the random "-ists" and "-phobes" you might be labeled as on X, we're talking about the ones some people might be too ashamed to admit or didn't even know it had a name...

If someone asked another person to describe you, what would they say? Would they have to think about it for a bit and come back with a list of all the things that make you, you? Or could you be summed up in one word? Well, for today's episode, we're talking about the latter. We're diving deep into the people whose dream house is a castle and doesn't mind a mouse or two running around. We're talking Disney Adults. What makes them so easy to pick out of a crowd. Why they want to make their entire personality based...

Part 2 of last week's episode. This one we get into the actors that were able to break away from the preconceived notions, the typecasting, the pigeonholing and become more than just a one trick pony. They can do it all, to varying degrees of success.

The last part of the episode turns into a kind of eulogy to one of the greats and the merits of a while well-lived. Just a warning, there is talk of this actor's suicide at the end. So, allow me to get on my soapbox for a moment. If you...

We've all something we're really good at. Something we're known for. Some people are lucky enough to take that talent and make an entire career out of it but at some point they want to branch out and be known for more than just what got them there and more times than not they fail. They come to realization that people have come to expect something out of you and aren't interested in anything else you have to offer. This episode we get into one trick ponies in acting. The idea that you go to a movie knowing exactly...

Did you know that the reason we can’t photograph bigfoot is because they’re covered in essentially Paris Hilton’s anti-paparazzi accessories circa the early 2000’s?

Okay that one’s a stretch, but get ready to don those tin foil hats, folks. Today we’re talking conspiracy theories, the good, the bad and the…questionable.

Maybe we didn’t land on the moon, maybe there isn’t a moon at all, maybe it's projected on the inside of a Truman Show-esque dome, the world may never know.

Enjoy! - S

It's summer! That means hanging out at the beach, traveling across the country, or maybe even spending an entire day and countless dollars to ride 3 rides and end up with the worst sunburn of your life. This episode we talk theme parks. How they were before, how they are now, our memories of them, and our overall opinion. I even get into my recent trip to SeaWorld and all the foolery that happened there, Enjoy! -C

Have you ever heard "It's not about what you know, it's who you know"? This episode we dig into nepo babies and the reputation they may or may not deserve. The good ones, the bad ones, and the very bad ones that wouldn't have a career if it weren't for who their family was. We also burn some potential advertiser bridges, but we did it for you! Maybe offset the possible cash cow by following us on all our socials? I don't know, just a thought. (Link in bio) Have a great week. Enjoy.-C

We've seen the story play out over and over again. Humans showing their hubris by creating a highly intellectual monstrosity that ends up causing their own demise. Terminator, Westworld, 2001: A Space Odyssey, just to name a few. The creations became smarter than their creators. This week's episode goes into a handful of the negative sides of AI and their current impact on our day-to-day lives as well as the future it can lead to. It's a longer one, but definitely worth the listen. We get a little more existential than usual. Enjoy. - C

Ever been taken back by something that just came out of left field. Something that popped up and seemed completely out of place? Like Keanu Reeves showing up as a tumbleweed in a SpongeBob movie or taken your Swiftie fiancé to a Slipknot concert. These things just don't go together, but they happened anyways. The same goes with the topic for this episode. Lyrics in popular songs that made you do a double take. If any English scholars want to put that degree to use, take a listen and let us know who's right on the adjective disagreement. Enjoy...

"Don't be that person", a phrase that I'm pretty sure was meant for today's topic. Birthday week people. People that are so consumed with themselves that they need to drag everyone along with them celebrating one day for an entire week. I'll admit, I did soften on my position a bit, but only as it relates to restaurant coupons that give you the opportunity to celebrate your birthday the whole month. That's where it ends. We have a special guest host this episode, leave a comment and give her a shoutout to tell her how great she did. Enjoy...

Some things stand the test of time: marble statues, the Wilhelm scream, my hatred of M. Night Shyamalan. And some things... don't (fat suits in sitcom flashbacks, anyone?).

Today's episode covers relics of a bygone era, including greatest hits like "Love Thy Neighbor" and other common phrases that haven't aged well.

One phrase that unfortunately does stand the test of time: "You can sleep when you're dead."

I may or may not have recorded this on four hours of sleep. This is a judgment-free zone... right?

Enjoy!- S

When people say "it was a simpler time" it's probably being followed up by something pretty racist, but not in this episode! Our "simpler time" is all the way back in the 1990's, when Spice Girls roamed the Earth and dirty flannels were a fashion statement and the world hadn't been flooded in the pessimism that came with the explosion of the internet. Listen along as we discuss what the 90's meant for us from the perspective of someone who lived them from the beginning to someone who only caught the tail end. Enjoy. -C

Everyone's got an opinion. Some you might agree with or some you might disagree with. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but some things that are so objectively bad that everyone can agree it's not a good product. Sometimes something comes along that is so bad it ends up making a complete 180 and becomes beloved for how bad it is. That's what we're tackling today. Movies so bad they're good. The cinematic version of a seeing Yoko Ono in concert, something so unbelievably bad that the novelty is what kept us coming back for more. Enjoy.-C

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. 1903. Two brothers created an invention that would completely change the world forever. Orville and Wilbur Wright's new mode of transportation made it possible to travel anywhere in the world in a fraction of the time it would take any other way. Somewhere between then and now we've lost the appreciation for flight and everything that goes along with it. This episode we get into our experiences on planes and in airports that show we, as a human race, haven't evolved all that much. All the main character wannabes, all the seat-spiller-overers, and generally unpleasant people...

Some of life's greatest moments can come from a misunderstanding. There's also times where a misunderstanding can expose you for the fool you are. This episode we discuss some of our most bafflingly misunderstood songs. Maybe you're looking for a first dance at your wedding and you chose a song discussing the fact that no matter what you do it'll never work out or you need that perfect song for your 4th of July playlist that gets everybody yelling "USA!" while pumping their fist in the air and you picked a tune about sending the poor to fight in...

Are ya ready kids? This episode we dive into the adventures of the world's greatest sea sponge, our favorite episodes, favorite quotes, and the impact it has managed to have over millennial's lives for almost 20 years. Enjoy. -C

P.S. I know I messed up the intro for the Alaskan Bull Worm, it's scary not hairy. It will haunt me until my dying day. Please find it in your heart to forgive me. If you can't, I'll understand, but know that you'll be letting go of the greatest thing that ever happened to you.

How many times have you seen a guy in a thing and thought "I know I've seen him somewhere, but I can't remember where." and ended up going from film to film to film to cameo on a tv show to music video just because your curiosity got the best of you? What about that time you wanted to start a brand new project, had everything in your Amazon cart just waiting for you to buy, and it just ended up sitting in there until you decided to do something completely different and shoved everything into your overflowing "Save...

When is the last time you went somewhere just because you wanted to? When is the last time you felt the call of the wild and decided to chase it down? When is the last time you thought about the exhilaration you could be experiencing by looking out of a Pizza Hut window and seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza? This episode we dive into solo traveling and everything that goes into it. The pros and cons, the must haves and must avoids, weighing whether it would be better to encounter a bear or a shark and, just to...

Sorry for the hiatus, there's been lots going on behind the scenes at Cash Exchange HQ! You know what hasn't changed? Our love for parodies. Whether it's Weird Al's transformative takes on popular music, comedic masterpieces like "The 41 Year Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall And Felt Superbad About It", or Vin Diesel being a caricature of an actual human being, we welcome them in all shapes and sizes.

Side-note: This episode was recorded January 18th, the night of the TikTok ban. You get to experience my immediate reaction to losing TikTok and the roller coaster...

Have you ever diagnosed yourself with the help of WebMD or a probably not-so-credible tiktok? Do you see a road work sign and think "Yeah, I sure hope it does"? Okay, maybe you don't quote decade old vines on the regular, but whichever side of the internet you're on, there's no denying how deeply it affects our day-to-day lives. In this episode, we dive into the internet - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Spoiler Alert: One of the best things about the internet (ya know, totally unbiased here) is that you get to listen to...

If someone made a movie about your life, would you be proud of it? Do you think they'd paint you in a good or bad light? This episode we dive into bio-pics... bi-opics... bi-o-pics... however you want to say it. What makes one good, what makes them bad, how much has to be rewritten so you don't end up hating the person the movie is about. There's a lot to unpack, especially when you get to our biopic idea. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this quick episode.

Bonus Game! Take a drink every time we say the...

The internet is a powerful tool. We can send a message to someone on the other side of the world in an instant, we can get on WebMD to find out that cough you've had for two days is a symptom of the most aggressive form of cancer known to man, and it can also give all our attention to the fools who least deserve it. This episode we get into the strange phenomenon that is Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a woman who spent her time in prison plotting the most intrusive and annoying marketing campaign ever. We discuss the...

Some people backpack through Europe, some hike Pike's Peak, and some drive down to the gulf coast of Texas and pretend they're enjoying the "beach". This installment of the pod goes deep into who we let join us in our break from reality, what it looks like when we wanna get away, where we feel like we get the most relaxation per dollar. when is the best time to go and how we decide to spend those little chances we have to get away from work, the home, and the responsibilities that come with being an adult. Plus there's...

You know who cares about your birthday, a celebration of the day you made your mark on this world, more than yourself, your friends, and family? Absolutely no one. Especially not the server that drew the short straw and got sat with your attention hungry self. This episodes delves into the egomaniacal societal norm that is the Restaurant Birthday celebration.

Full Disclosure: There's not much below the surface on this topic, but don't worry, there are plenty of left turns that all get wrapped up in a pretty little bow at the end. A pretty little bow...

You know who cares about your birthday, a celebration of the day you made yourmark on this world, more than yourself, your friends, and family? Absolutely no-one. Especially not the server that drew the short straw and got sat with your attention hungry self. This episodes delves into the egomaniacal societal norm that is the Restaurant Birthday.

Full Disclosure:There's not much below the surface on this topic, but don't worry, there are plenty of left turns that all get wrapped up in a pretty little bow at the end. A pretty little bow like one that...

What happens next? Is there a whole other plain of existence we experience after our lives are over or is it just lights out for eternity? In honor of spooky season, we dive deep into everything ghostly. Discussions range from personal experiences, media portrayal, and surprisingly deep spiritual and psychological talks about what this all means. Bonus: My best joke is on full display, feel free to take it, make it your own, and spread a little joy in the world. We could all use it. Enjoy.

Think back, before 2020, what did the world look like? Did the grass look a little greener? Did the air smell a little sweeter? Could you go to a big box store in the middle of the night because you decided to give that Mexican food place one more chance and found yourself in need of a declogging solution so you don't have to hear "I told you not to go there again, this happens every time"? The answer to all 3 is a resounding yes, in this episode we delve into how a worldwide shutdown ended up changing our day-to-day...

How much are we able to separate the creations an artist makes from the lurid details of their personal lives? Should the art stand alone or will it always be marred by the scandals behind the scenes? In this episode we dive deep into some of the most glaring cases of Art Vs. Artist and find out where that line is.