January 27th, 2025
"Yo mama so fat, she plays pool with the planets."
Out of this World
Planetary Parade Lights Up the Sky
Astronomers (And my wife) are buzzing about the rare planetary parade happening this week, with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn aligning in a rare celestial spectacle visible from Earth.
Apparently this won’t happen again for HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
The event is creating a buzz in the science community, and apps like Sky Guide are helping sky watchers pinpoint the best times to view this planetary alignment. If you're into that kind of shizz, it's an excellent time to see the wonders of the universe all in one go.
These things will be visible from January 25 to February 21, 2025, but January 26 will mark the peak of the deal.
“Look! That’s Uranus!” — My wife
Slappin some tarriffs?
Prez Trump threatened a 25$ tariff on all goods imported from Colombia- This decision followed Colombia's President refusing to allow aircraft carrying detained Colombian migrants to land in the country. Colombia justified their refusal by emphasizing human dignity and opting not to receive deported migrants under current terms.
Columbia apparently backed down, a big political win for the administration- and is now accepting the return of illegal immigrates according to sources.
Hamas Hostages
Hamas has released four more hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement developing last week. Read more here or possibly here, depending on how you affiliate yourself.
MONEY
Stock Market Futures & Earnings Reports
With the S&P 500 Index opening tomorrow with futures trending down, traders will be closely watching earnings reports.
Monday - we GOT, AT&T and Nucor report, followed by General Motors, Lockheed Martin.
Tuesday - STARBUCKS
Wednesday - ASML Holding, Danaher, General Dynamics, IBM, Lam Research, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Tesla, T-Mobile US, Waste Management, and Western Digital all report.
THURSDEY - Apple, Caterpillar, Comcast, Intel, Mastercard, Southwest Airlines, United Parcel Service, and Visa
Fridey - Charter Communications, Chevron, and Exxon Mobil
More here if you’re interested.
Why Most Mutual Funds Fail to Beat the Indexes
It's a fact that most actively managed mutual funds fail to beat their benchmark indexes over the long term. This is primarily due to management fees, inconsistent performance, and HUMANS GETTING INVOLVED IN DECISIONS. (we are emotional clams).
Funds like those based on the S&P 500 are generally hard to beat, and passive investing in index funds like VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has been a proven strategy for years. So, while mutual funds may seem like a good idea, over time, the math doesn’t always add up.
Why do many investors place their retirement investments (perhaps a Roth IRA), into things like actively managed mutual funds?
Beats the heck outta me dude. Zero Idea. Tell me in the comments!
Podcasting
Ask the Podcast Coach:
Episode 517: Podfest Recap: Plus Monetization Strategies for 2025. January 25th.
Shoutout to
, who gave a great show yesterday. (As always).If you’re new to this show, go get after it. Anyone involved in the Podcasting space has a lot to learn from THE Podcast coach. (Thanks again Dave).
Writing & Business
Our First Audio Newsletter is Live!
Listen to it here. We had a ton of fun doing this. Let us know what you think.
What Screenwriting Software do you use?
Tell us in the comments section! You won’t.
I like Trelby.
I’ve been using Trelby for over a year now.
It’s great, and it’s free.
It's user-friendly and perfect for anyone looking to create professional scripts without a hefty price tag. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve written several scripts, Trelby can help you format and organize your work. If you’re serious about screenwriting but don’t want to break the bank, check it out.
THE GOOD STUFF
Sometimes at dinner my wife and I like to challenge ourselves by watching a good ole fashioned episode of Jeopardy… I know none of the answers, and that’s fine.
HULU, has been airing some episodes of,
Celebrity Jeopardy
It’s great. jus trY it.
The latest episodes have been a rollercoaster of laughs, suspense, and some surprisingly tough questions! What’s fun about this version is that the celebrities, with their own unique personalities, add a personal touch to the competitive nature of the show. It’s a light, fun watch that’s perfect for unwinding after a long day.
What’s for dinner?
So… my wife is going out of town on Business.
I’m making it on my own, sort of. For now. Updates to follow…
Have you ever tried one of these things?
ANYWAYS. I call them Hamsters. They kind of look like one…. right?
They’re delicious. just do what it says to do on the container.
You put it in an oven or something.
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