Three Wise Guys

A Chinese Creative, Nigeria Contrarian, and Iranian Photographer walk into a bar, a great friendship comes out... Deceptively well-mannered and wholesomely degenerate - The three friends offer a closer look at a unique intersection of cultural opinions. In other words, just three multicultural friends talking about anything they want.Tune in every other Monday at 9am EST for your dose of "wisdom"

Three Wise Guys is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 140 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Three Wise Guys, a society show with 140 episodes published.

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  Turbans, The Odyssey, and Getting Married

  Aug 17, 20261h 4m

  We start with a quick review of The Odyssey in 70mm, clear some unfinished business from our prediction markets conversation, and then get into the heart of the episode: watching one of our closest friends get married. From dancing at the mehndi, to getting our turbans tied, to being welcomed fully into a Punjabi wedding, the weekend became a bigger conversation about friendship, culture, marriage, and what it actually means to show up for people as you get older. Because the big moments cost time, money, travel, and energy. But being there, fully there, is often the part people remember most. Wisdom of the Day: Showing up is one of the simplest ways to prove what matters to you.

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  Trump vs. Hockey Sticks, LeBron’s Last Decision & Drake’s Top 15

  Aug 4, 20261h 2m

  We kick things off by attempting the impossible: ranking Drake’s greatest songs. Then we break down Trump’s proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, including the most Canadian casualty imaginable: hockey sticks. Who actually pays for a tariff, how much of this is negotiating theatre, and could the trade fight strengthen Mark Carney rather than hurt him? Finally, LeBron turns 25 days of retirement speculation into another chapter of The Decision . At 41, is chasing one more championship a legacy move, an ego move, or simply another masterclass in controlling the narrative? Wisdom of the Day: The person who controls the window often controls the decision.

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  Canada’s Recession, Carney’s Approval & World Cup Chaos

  Jul 20, 202651 min

  Bachelor party planning, World Cup predictions, and the rise of prediction markets kick off this week’s episode before the conversation shifts to Canada’s economy. The guys unpack why Mark Carney’s approval remains strong despite Canada entering a technical recession, exploring the gap between political perception and economic reality. Is Carney really a “defensive asset,” and what would it take for that narrative to change? A conversation about investing, politics, and why the signals people trust aren’t always the ones that matter most. Wisdom of the day: Don’t confuse popularity with performance. The same rule applies to politics, investing, and life.

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  AI Is Coming for Creators, Gambling Is Coming for Men, and Mamdani Went Viral

  Jul 6, 20261h 19m

  This week on Three Wise Guys , the guys open with a fast-moving round of quick hits, starting with the biggest takeaway from Cannes Lions: everyone in marketing is talking about AI, but not everyone is actually using it well. From there, they break down what AI could mean for creators, especially the top-tier influencers commanding six-figure brand deals, and why mid-tier creators may be safer than people think. Then, the conversation turns to Zohran Mamdani’s viral speech, which both hosts watched in full and considered one of the most compelling political moments in recent memory. They dig into why his direct answer on the 32 arrests became the clip that stuck with people online, and what it says about the power of actually answering a question. The main conversation centers on the launch of Wealthsimple Predict, a standalone prediction market app powered by Kalshi, and what it means now that prediction markets are officially entering Canada. The guys use the news as a jumping-off point for an honest conversation about gambling, sports betting, poker, fantasy sports, and where the line is between a fun bet and a real problem. They also get into the uncomfortable overlap between gambling, stock investing, and the way many young men now talk about “building wealth.” Is investing always different from betting? Does regulation make prediction markets safer, or just better branded? And why are sports betting and prediction markets becoming such normalized parts of male culture? Wisdom of the day: The incentive of something often tells its intent

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  World Cup Dreams, NBA Glory, and the Cost of Moving Out

  Jun 22, 202658 min

  Canada finally got its moment. The men's national team earned its first-ever World Cup point in a dramatic 1-1 draw, while thousands of fans celebrated by immediately getting trapped in Union Station and paying nearly twenty bucks for a hot dog. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks ended 53 years of heartbreak behind a legendary Jalen Brunson performance, surviving one final scare to bring a championship back to Madison Square Garden. Then the conversation shifts from sports glory to real-life suffering: moving out. From hidden costs and cardboard box economics to the emotional reality of living on your own for the first time, we break down why becoming an adult feels like getting charged a subscription fee for basic existence. We also dive into workplace survival, office politics, and the viral White House card controversy that somehow managed to spark debates about status, power, and who actually gets to make the rules. Historic moments, financial pain, sports therapy, and the ongoing struggle of pretending we know what we're doing. Just another week for the Wise Guys. Wisdom of the Day "The biggest transition in life isn't when circumstances change. It's when responsibility stops belonging to someone else and starts belonging to you

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