690 The Random Show, Rare Drinking Edition — Affordable Luxuries, Brain Stimulation, Sampling the Future (and Some Previews), Recharging with Creative Experiments
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Here is a long form summary of the key points from the Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose podcast conversation:
- Tim and Kevin started off catching up personally, mentioning this was another installment of their long-running "Random Show" podcast where they discuss a wide range of random topics.
- Kevin highlighted the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch watch collaboration, which recreaes the iconic Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" design at an affordable $250-$300 pricepoint. He noted it's a fun, cheaper way for watch lovers to get the Speedmaster look.
- Tim discussed his recent creative collaboration retreat where he worked with artists and writers on developing more content and worldbuilding for his comedic fantasy project "The Legend of CØCKPUNCH". He found it was a good test of working creatively with others vs. solo.
- Kevin mentioned he is relaunching his old podcast after a hiatus, tentatively called "Beta", where he aims to highlight emerging trends and technologies early.
- They discussed various "affordable luxuries" like the Cold Pod ice bath, collagen supplements, bone broth, and new skincare focusing on senescent cell removal.
- Tim highlighted some fiction books he's been enjoying lately including works by Ted Chiang, Patrick Rothfuss, Neil Gaiman, and Ocean Vuong. He's exploring writing in new formats like comics.
- Kevin walked through a clever tip to have both Google Fi and a data-only Verizon plan on your iPhone to optimize security and network speeds/coverage.
- They debated ideal cheat meals, with Tim favoring cheesecake and carrot cake while Kevin went for ice cream.
- Tim mentioned using the app Airalo for easy short-term cell data overseas. Kevin countered with Google Fi having better international support.
- Kevin highlighted the low-carb Toshiba rice cooker and his supplement switch to Kre-Alkalyn creatine to avoid stomach issues.
- They closed discussing investing ideas like the Vanguard short-term treasury fund VUSXX, Nvidia stock, and Nintendo for long-term IP potential, among others.
Overall, the conversation covered their usual wide range of "random" topics from personal updates, to pop culture, books, gear, tech tips, and more. The casual, irreverent tone between two long-time friends was on full display.
https://tim.blog/2023/09/01/the-random-show-drinking-edition/
