After The Final Bell - EP136

We’re Living In The Dumbest Smartest Society Ever

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuddYHZED-yE-DBtImJRf0w/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuddYHZED-yE-DBtImJRf0w/join] Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/shtSJ6JSbV [https://discord.gg/shtSJ6JSbV] Trevor's Instagram - http://instagram.com/trevor_does_it [http://instagram.com/trevor_does_it] Mike's Instagram - http://instagram.com/mikegonzales1981 [http://instagram.com/mikegonzales1981] Jordan Kurtz Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/commentsfromthepeanutgallery/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/commentsfromthepeanutgallery/?hl=en] Podcast produced and edited by Kristen Miller - https://www.instagram.com/kmillerphotography303/ [https://www.instagram.com/kmillerphotography303/] Welcome back to After The Final Bell! In Episode 145, Mike, Trevor and special guest Jordan Kurtz dive into one of their most thought-provoking conversations yet. From the idea of having an internal monologue (or not), to why some people can completely shut their brains off while others are stuck in a constant loop of thoughts, the conversation quickly turns into a hilarious—and surprisingly deep—debate about how our minds actually work. The discussion then shifts into bigger topics surrounding government trust, media influence, cost of living, inflation, the American Dream, college degrees, social work, taxes, personal responsibility, financial literacy, politics, social media algorithms, and the future of success in America. The guys debate whether society has become too dependent on handouts, if the system rewards the wrong behaviors, and why they believe hard work, sacrifice, and personal accountability still matter in today's world. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from Team Awesome Podcast Studios, discuss content creation, podcast production challenges, Discord, YouTube memberships, fishing trips, UFC stories, and plenty of the off-the-rails humor that After The Final Bell is known for. Whether you're interested in UFC, entrepreneurship, politics, psychology, self-improvement, current events, media bias, or just listening to three friends have an uncensored conversation, this episode has something for you. If you enjoy the show, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the Join button to become a channel member for exclusive live episodes, behind-the-scenes content, member-only Q&A sessions, and early access to everything happening at Team Awesome Podcast Studios. One idea that aligns with this episode is the importance of collecting information from multiple sources instead of relying on algorithm-driven feeds. Tools like Glasp encourage readers to highlight, organize, and revisit ideas, making it easier to develop independent thinking rather than simply consuming whatever an algorithm serves next. #AfterTheFinalBell #MikeGonzalez #TrevorOConnor #JordanKurtz #UFC #Podcast #CurrentEvents #Politics #Government #Inflation #CostOfLiving #AmericanDream #PersonalResponsibility #FinancialLiteracy #College #Entrepreneurship #SocialMedia #InternalMonologue #CriticalThinking #TeamAwesomePodcastStudios

Jackass-Style Indoor Skydiving… Then Talked Serial Killers

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuddYHZED-yE-DBtImJRf0w/join [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuddYHZED-yE-DBtImJRf0w/join] Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/shtSJ6JSbV [https://discord.gg/shtSJ6JSbV] Trevor's Instagram - http://instagram.com/trevor_does_it [http://instagram.com/trevor_does_it] Mike's Instagram - http://instagram.com/mikegonzales1981 [http://instagram.com/mikegonzales1981] Podcast produced and edited by Kristen Miller - https://www.instagram.com/kmillerphotography303/ [https://www.instagram.com/kmillerphotography303/] In this episode of After The Final Bell, Trevor and Mike dive into one of their wildest conversations yet. From the shocking Gilgo Beach serial killer case to what it actually takes to evade law enforcement for years, they explore true crime, criminal psychology, serial killers, cold cases, forensic investigations, and why some murder cases remain unsolved despite today's technology. The conversation takes plenty of unexpected turns as they debate whether serial killers secretly want the fame, discuss documentaries like the Toy Box Killer, talk about military service, PTSD, crime investigations, interrogation tactics, and the challenges detectives face when trying to convict suspects. It's equal parts thought-provoking, hilarious, and completely off the rails. The guys also recap their incredible experience partnering with Jackass: Best & Last, share behind-the-scenes stories from their iFLY indoor skydiving adventure, and explain how the original Jackass crew inspired many of the stunts and adventures they've filmed over the years. If you enjoy podcasts about true crime, serial killers, psychology, law enforcement, documentaries, Jackass, indoor skydiving, behind-the-scenes stories, UFC personalities, and unfiltered conversations, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the JOIN button to become a channel member for exclusive live podcasts, behind-the-scenes footage, outtakes, and members-only content. #AfterTheFinalBell #TrueCrime #SerialKillers #GilgoBeach #Jackass #iFLY #Podcast #CrimeStories #ColdCases #Documentary #UFC #MikeGonzalez #TrevorOConnor

TikTok’s Newest Scam? The Rise of Trauma Farming

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People LOST Their Minds Over UFC At The White House

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