
Ken's Back! | Download The Uplift #27
02/04/25 • 79 min
Download The Uplift Episode #27 | Ken's Back! 🎙️
Developer & entrepreneur Ken Parlee returns for another incredible conversation! We dive into everything from crazy weather and disaster-proof housing to SpaceX launches, Chernobyl tourism, and the wild real estate market. 🌍🏡🚀
🔹 Topics We Covered:
✅ How homes are built to withstand natural disasters 🌪️🏗️
✅ Would we ever visit Chernobyl? ☢️
✅ Watching a SpaceX launch—bucket list moment? 🚀
✅ Trump’s offer to federal employees—good deal or bad idea? 🇺🇸
✅ The real housing crisis—it’s not what you think 💰🏡
✅ The insane price of Diet Coke 🥤💸
✅ Can you really buy a whole town?! 🏘️
✅ The gold standard, precious metals & crypto 🏦✨
✅ 15 vs. 30-year mortgages—what’s the best move? 📊
✅ ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)—the future of housing? 🏠
Plus, Gabriel shares his dream of building a massive apartment complex and what that process would look like. It’s a deep dive into real estate, money, and the power of the dollar. 💡💵
🔥 Another amazing episode packed with knowledge, laughs, and real talk!
🙏 Thanks for tuning in! Like, subscribe, and set alerts so you never miss an episode. Catch us on:
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#DownloadTheUplift #RealEstate #MoneyTalks #Crypto #HousingMarket #KenParlee
Download The Uplift Episode #27 | Ken's Back! 🎙️
Developer & entrepreneur Ken Parlee returns for another incredible conversation! We dive into everything from crazy weather and disaster-proof housing to SpaceX launches, Chernobyl tourism, and the wild real estate market. 🌍🏡🚀
🔹 Topics We Covered:
✅ How homes are built to withstand natural disasters 🌪️🏗️
✅ Would we ever visit Chernobyl? ☢️
✅ Watching a SpaceX launch—bucket list moment? 🚀
✅ Trump’s offer to federal employees—good deal or bad idea? 🇺🇸
✅ The real housing crisis—it’s not what you think 💰🏡
✅ The insane price of Diet Coke 🥤💸
✅ Can you really buy a whole town?! 🏘️
✅ The gold standard, precious metals & crypto 🏦✨
✅ 15 vs. 30-year mortgages—what’s the best move? 📊
✅ ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)—the future of housing? 🏠
Plus, Gabriel shares his dream of building a massive apartment complex and what that process would look like. It’s a deep dive into real estate, money, and the power of the dollar. 💡💵
🔥 Another amazing episode packed with knowledge, laughs, and real talk!
🙏 Thanks for tuning in! Like, subscribe, and set alerts so you never miss an episode. Catch us on:
🎥 YouTube | 🎧 Apple Podcasts & Spotify | 📱 Instagram & X @DownloadTheUplift @DLtheuplift
#DownloadTheUplift #RealEstate #MoneyTalks #Crypto #HousingMarket #KenParlee
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Bans Booms & Banter | Download The Uplift #26
Download the Uplift - Episode 26: Band, Booms, and Banter
First, a quick apology from Gabriel for the audio quality—our mic setup wasn’t on point this time, but we’re still bringing you all the good vibes and great conversations you’ve come to expect!
We’re kicking off the New Year with some fun and engaging topics:
-Our dream of bringing Download the Uplift to different languages and exploring the most popular languages in the world.
-Winter weather myths: Can the cold really make you sick? And what about the old joke of whiskey killing germs?
-SpaceX’s second successful super booster catch—an incredible step forward for space exploration! Plus, would you ever go to Mars?
-The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon! We reminisced about our favorite gaming systems and their most unique features.
-Inauguration talk: Our hopes for the new administration and what the future might hold.
-And finally, a little Game of Thrones banter—how long will we wait for George R.R. Martin to finish that book?
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The Path Forward | Download The Uplift #28
🎙 New Episode Every 3 Weeks! Welcome back to Download The Uplift – Episode 28, The Path Forward! 🚀
We’re starting off by introducing ourselves for our new subscribers (shoutout to everyone from the reaction videos! 👋), then diving into the big question: What defines a content creator?
From there, we break down:
🔥 Hooters filing for bankruptcy – What does this mean for the brand, and what memories do we have of the place?
💰 Crypto talk – Bitcoin, meme coins, and the pros & cons of the current market.
🤖 AI & the rise of GROK 3 – What we expect from the future of AI and just how advanced it could become.
📝 Quote of the Week – A mid-show reflection that sparked a deeper discussion.
🎵 The reality of reaction content – Copyright challenges, our thoughts on people reacting to us, and the journey so far.
🏉 Four Nations Face-Off & Sevens Rugby hype – How nationalism fueled excitement in both tournaments.
Another fun episode in the books! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment! ✌️
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