Family Business

By: Family Business
  • Summary

  • 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.

    © 2024 Family Business
    Show More Show Less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2
Episodes
  • 004 G 6.5
    Jul 25 2024

    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

    🔥 Stay Connected! Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content of our podcast journey 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 003 We're Still in 1983
    Jul 25 2024

    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

    🔥 Stay Connected! Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content of our podcast journey 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 002 The Outlaw Donald Trump
    Jul 25 2024

    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

    🔥 Stay Connected! Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content of our podcast journey 👉 @familybusiness.insta

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 28 mins

What listeners say about Family Business

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.