Family Business
Family Business
Join us as we document our journey from the very beginning of starting a podcast from scratch. Family Business is for curious minds and is hosted by the Ruggiero family – youngest brother Alex, his two older brothers Ed and Chris, their father Pas and cousin Karlito. Each episode is a blend of personal updates, political insights, conspiracy theories, tech, and cultural commentary. The Ruggieros navigate through the intricacies of modern life, providing a mix of humour, critical thinking and a unique blend of viewpoints that only a close-knit family can provide. Enjoy.
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004 G 6.5
Family Business
07/25/24 • 70 min
Summary
In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the launch of their podcast and their plans for promoting it. They also share their personal wins and challenges. The main themes include podcast launch preparation, marketing strategies, and personal updates. The conversation covers various topics including the quality of video, inviting Katie Hopkins on the podcast, the G7 summit, the possibility of Trump going to prison, the impact of China on the global economy, and the potential for another pandemic. There is also discussion about the manipulation of the election process and the challenges faced by China's economy. The conversation ends with speculation about the future of American politics and the potential for social unrest. In this part of the conversation, the discussion revolves around the banning of Donald Trump from social media platforms, Elon Musk's $56 billion bonus package, and the potential collaboration between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. They also touch on the topic of UK politics, including the Reform Party's popularity and the lack of conservatism in the Conservative Party. The conversation in this part focuses on the themes of government incompetence, fraud, and the need for conservative principles. The participants discuss how government actions are often driven by malicious intent rather than incompetence. They express disappointment in the conservative party and its failure to uphold conservative principles. The conversation also touches on the problems with the National Health Service (NHS) and the bloated bureaucracy within the government. They highlight the need for smaller government, free market capitalism, and less interference in people's lives. The participants also discuss the potential of their podcast and the importance of keeping the episodes concise and focused.
Chapters
00:00 - Podcast Launch Preparation
40:39 - The G7 Summit and Global Impact
41:15 - Speculation about Trump Going to Prison
46:45 - China's Role in the Global Economy
49:38 - The Potential for Another Pandemic
52:46 - Manipulation of the Election Process
01:12:08 - The Ban on Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Bonus Package
01:15:32 - Speculation on Collaboration Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump
01:20:42 The Rise of the Reform Party and the Lack of Conservatism
01:36:18 - The Malicious Intent Behind Government Actions
01:37:17 - The Disappointment in the Conservative Party
01:40:01 - The Problems with the National Health Service (NHS)
01:43:18 - The Need for Smaller Government and Free Market Capitalism
01:53:00 - The Potential of the Podcast
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003 We're Still in 1983
Family Business
07/25/24 • 95 min
Summary
The conversation starts with a discussion about lag in the conversation due to virtual communication. They then discuss the logistics of recording the podcast, including the duration, tech setup, and launch strategy. They also talk about the possibility of getting ranked highly in podcast categories and the importance of getting 200 downloads in the first 24 hours. They briefly mention personal events such as weddings and birthdays. They discuss the structure of the podcast, including introductions, catch-up sessions, and highlighting topics. They also mention winning awards and the potential for leveraging those awards for sponsorship. Overall, the conversation covers topics related to podcasting, personal events, and future plans. In this part of the conversation, the Ruggiero family discusses their recent experiences and interests. They talk about a boat trip, reading books, the effectiveness of reading and listening to audiobooks simultaneously, and the challenges of the personal development industry. They also touch on the legal issues surrounding AI-generated voices and the potential for AI avatars. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of current affairs, including Nigel Farage's involvement in the French snap election and the possibility of British and French troops being on the ground in Ukraine. The conversation covers various topics including the possibility of war with Russia, stocking up on supplies, the state of the Trump administration, and the COVID-19 vaccine. The main themes include geopolitical tensions, personal preparedness, political developments, and the impact of COVID-19. The conversation highlights the need for critical thinking and multiple sources of information. In this final part of the conversation, the discussion revolves around the reliability of news sources and the possibility of election manipulation. The participants share their strategies for staying informed, including listening to the BBC and researching opposing viewpoints. They also discuss the Watergate scandal and the theory that it was a CIA operation. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the upcoming election and the potential for Trump to win if he survives until November 6th.
Chapters
00:00 - Dealing with Lag in Virtual Communication
02:10 - Logistics of Podcast Recording
03:27 - Strategies for Launching a Podcast
06:44 - Personal Events and Podcast Recording
10:59 - Structuring the Podcast
14:08 - Leveraging Awards for Publicity and Sponsorship
21:02 - Boat Trip and Reading Books
22:15 - The Benefits of Reading and Listening to Audiobooks
27:17 - Challenges in the Personal Development Industry
38:08 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
40:25 - AI-Generated Voices and Avatars
47:30 - Current Affairs: Nigel Farage and Troop Speculation
48:35 - Geopolitical Tensions and the Possibility of War
50:59 - Personal Preparedness in Uncertain Times
57:06 - The Trump Administration and Political Developments
01:03:36 - Controversies Surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccine
01:14:37 - The Importance of Critical Thinking and Multiple Sources
01:19:46 - The Reliability of News Sources
01:21:47 - The Watergate Scandal and CIA Involvement
01:27:02 - Election Manipulation and the 2020 Election
01:31:54 - The Need for Accountability and Investigation
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002 The Outlaw Donald Trump
Family Business
07/25/24 • 88 min
Summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the structure and format of their podcast. They talk about the unique selling point of building a podcast from scratch and the importance of keeping in the discussions about planning and recording the podcast. They also discuss potential episode titles, segments, and the target audience. The conversation includes technical difficulties with audio feedback and the need for everyone to have headphones. The hosts also mention the launch date and the possibility of inviting other podcasters for interviews. The conversation starts with technical difficulties and echo issues. They then transition into introducing each other and discussing their week. Ed talks about the progress on his home renovations, Chris shares updates on his business program and house purchase, and Pas talks about his health recovery. They also discuss upcoming events and plans. The conversation covers various topics, including Chris Ruggiero's Millionaire Mastermind event, marketing strategies, book recommendations, and the legal situation surrounding Donald Trump. The primary themes include business growth, marketing tactics, personal development, and political controversies. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the possibility of leaders being assassinated to manipulate public opinion, the potential prison sentence for a crime, the release of violent criminals, Joe Biden's commencement speech, Donald Trump's fundraising, and the certification of Joe Biden as an imbecile by the DOJ. They also touch on the number of votes in the 2020 election, the challenge of getting through democratic processes, and the conspiracy theory surrounding the Challenger explosion. The hosts express their excitement about the podcast and its potential to evolve naturally. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss conspiracy theories surrounding the Challenger space shuttle explosion and the deliberate misspelling of information in Freedom of Information Act requests. They also talk about the social impact of AI and big data, and set goals for the podcast. The hosts plan to have segments like Elon Watch and Culture Corner, and Ed is tasked with creating artwork for the podcast. They also discuss their plans to meet up in person. The conversation ends with a friendly goodbye.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Off-the-Cuff Podcasting
02:43 - Episode Title: The Outlaw Donald Trump
04:39 - Segment Ideas and Podcast Structure
06:38 - Forfeits for Missing the Podcast
09:05- Target Audience and Inspiration
10:24 - Future Goal: Inviting Other Podcasters for Interviews
13:30 - Setting a Launch Date
26:19 - Home Renovations and Business Programs
34:28 - Health Recovery and Check-Ins
38:20 - Exciting Events and Gatherings
38:23 - Millionaire Mastermind Event
39:33 - Marketing Strategies
44:19 - Book Recommendations
55:30 - Legal Situation Surrounding Donald Trump
01:10:22 - Assassinations and Manipulating Public Opinion
01:11:12 - The Potential Prison Sentence for a Crime
01:11:56 - Release of Violent Criminals
01:12:38 - Mixed Reactions to Joe Biden's Commencement Speech
01:16:10 - Donald Trump's Fundraising Success
01:22:26 - The Significance of the Number of Votes in the 2020 Election
01:27:02 - Challenges of Navigating Democratic Processes
01:28:07 - Excitement about the Podcast's Evolution
01:29:23 - The Challenger Conspiracy Theory
01:32:03 - Conspiracy Theories: The Challenger Space Shuttle and FOIA Requests
01:34:31 - The Impact of AI and Big Data on Society
01:40:43 - Setting Goals and Creating Podcast Segments
01:43:40 - Artwor
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001 Road to One Hundred
Family Business
07/25/24 • 98 min
Summary
The conversation revolves around deciding the name, schedule, and format of the podcast. They discuss whether to focus on audio or video, the need for better background setup, and the importance of short-form content for promotion. They agree on the name 'Family Business' and decide to record weekly episodes. They also consider creating a YouTube channel and website for future promotion. The conversation ends with interesting podcast statistics and the idea of a 'Road to 100 Episodes' theme. The main purposes of the podcast are for the hosts to catch up and experiment with growing an audience. They consider adopting a character-driven format and exploring conspiracy theories as a regular topic. They also touch on politics and the potential for a new coalition emerging in the UK. The hosts express their opinions on various political figures and speculate on future events. The conversation covers various topics including politics, current affairs, business, philosophy, and culture. They discuss the idea of having a structured format for each episode, with pre-agreed topics and a catch-up segment. They also mention the All In podcast and its politically charged content. The conversation touches on media matters and the influence of figures like George Soros. They express excitement about the podcast and the potential for growth. The conversation explores the potential outcomes of the upcoming US presidential election. The participants discuss the possibility of cheating, the role of Joe Biden, and the potential involvement of Michelle Obama. They also touch on the idea of a coup or civil war, the decline of Western civilization, and the impact of COVID-19 on society. The conversation concludes with predictions about the election and the future of the country. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences at embassies, the potential for buying cheap houses in Italy, and their plans for the future. They also touch on topics like creating their own olive oil and wine, the future of education, and the possibilities of virtual reality. They decide to ask Carly about his availability for future episodes. The hosts plan to continue recording and commit to the podcast.
Chapters
00:00 - Naming and Scheduling
01:17 - Audio vs. Video Format
07:15 - Creating a Consistent Schedule
09:14 - Choosing the Name 'Family Business'
14:37 - Exploring YouTube and Website
21:13 - Catching Up and Growing an Audience
29:37 - Exploring Conspiracy Theories
32:25 - Developing Characters and Different Viewpoints
33:37 - Navigating Politics and Current Affairs
39:25 - The Irrelevance of England and Speculating on Future Events
42:51 - Too Big to Rig
43:21 - Politics and Current Affairs
44:29 - Culture Corner
46:58 - Structured Format and Pre-Agreed Topics
49:53 - Keeping up with the Ruggieros
52:46 - Chasing Immortality
57:55 - The Influence of Media Matters and George Soros
01:03:58 - Concerns About Election Integrity
01:04:08 - Speculation about Cheating in the Election
01:07:17 - The Role of Joe Biden and Michelle Obama
01:10:08 - Anticlimactic Election and Decline of Western Civilization
01:13:20 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Society
01:16:18 - Predictions for the Election and the Future
01:29:15 - Embassy Experiences and Buying Cheap Houses in Italy
01:33:37 - Creating Olive Oil and Wine: A Unique Family Business
01:37:31 - The Future of Education: Virtual Reality and School
01:46:18 - Committing to the Podcast: Plans for the Future
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000 Family Business Trailer
Family Business
07/21/24 • 4 min
Welcome to Family Business.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Family Business have?
Family Business currently has 5 episodes available.
What topics does Family Business cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Personal Growth, Podcasting Tips, News Commentary, Podcasts and Current Affairs.
What is the most popular episode on Family Business?
The episode title '004 G 6.5' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Family Business?
The average episode length on Family Business is 71 minutes.
When was the first episode of Family Business?
The first episode of Family Business was released on Jul 21, 2024.
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