Covino & Rich
No Socials for Mendoza & 90s Normalcy | Ep #123
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Fernando Mendoza's lack of a social media presence sparks conversation about societal expectations for young people today.
- Reflecting on 80s and 90s norms illustrates the dramatic cultural shift in social interactions due to technology.
- Rich provides valuable betting insights for the NFL Wild Card Weekend, showcasing a confident approach to sports wagering.
Summary
Social Media and Young Athletes
The episode kicks off with a discussion about Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza, who doesn't use social media apart from LinkedIn and YouTube. This detail prompts a broader conversation on how unusual it seems for young people to lack a social media presence and how the platforms we engage with reflect parts of our identity. The hosts express admiration for Mendoza's restraint but also acknowledge the societal pressures tied to social networking, especially for athletes.
Nostalgia for the 80s and 90s
A significant theme in the podcast is nostalgia for the past, particularly the norms of the 80s and 90s that sound foreign today. Examples include the permissiveness of smoking in restaurants and how social interaction was typically face-to-face without the aid of cell phones. The hosts share humorous anecdotes and lament how changes in technology and culture have altered the landscape of childhood and social interactions.
Betting Insights for NFL Wild Card Weekend
The latter portion of the episode features Rich sharing his betting picks for the NFL Wild Card Weekend and College Football Playoffs. He emphasizes the teams he believes will perform well, illustrating his points with confidence in the selections of Miami and Indiana. This section celebrates the thrill of sports betting while providing listeners with specific insights into the upcoming games.
Sponsors
- DraftKings Sportsbook · Rich has his betting picks for NFL Wild Card Weekend and College Football Playoffs, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW
Show notes
Indiana Hoosiers football star QB Fernando Mendoza reveals he doesn't use social media, except for LinkedIn and YouTube. However, we do find it odd that young people don't have a social media input. Also what does the social media app you use say about you? And we go over things that were normal in the 80s & 90s that would seem odd to do today. Plus, Rich has his betting picks for NFL Wild Card Weekend and College Football Playoffs, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW
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