The Chris Ham podcast

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WE ARE BACK AFTER A HIATUS! I start the episode walking back the minimizing 3 kid parenting last year. Spoiler Alert: 3 kids are hard BRAH. I then share a camping anecdoate of bougie camping which turned into a terrifying situation! I discuss the manner in which friendships evolve in your late 30s/40s are much more complex and heavy than your youth. I quickly share the conflict that comes up when...

In my introduction I talk about why as a 40 something year old dad, spring isnt so bad. (0:00-6:12) I welcome in long-time friend and successful entrepreneuer, Jeff Khadavi , who first shares some key parenting hacks for couples with young kids to keep sanity. We then discuss how Jeff had us groomsmen do a choreographed dance for his wedding in 2015 and rehearse at his bachelor party in Jamaica. W...

My buddy and fellow dad and Jets fan joins the podcast once again. We start discussing how Zach Wilson is unequivocally a bust and why despite the Jets finishing with an exceeding expectations year for most and on par with our pre-season optomism, the season collapase was massively disappointing.  We speculate about the Jets next QB and our preferences. We go around the league and recap the D...

NFL picks for the NFC and AFC Championsip games 

I start talking about the superfluous skiing IG posts and my relationship with skiing I recap the Cowboys/Bucs MNF Wildcard matchup and what it means goign forward for both teams. Then Chris B, Eagles fan and NFL guru, joins me to talk about the NFL action from Wildcard weekend. Seahawks/Niners- The 49ers buzz saw + Russell Wilson's game falling off a cliff.  Chris B wasn't shocked.  Cha...

I start the episode discussing decades and narrowing down the single hardest thing about having 3 kids. I segue to what makes me intersted in Prince Harry/Megan Markle and how "black passing" creates lazy racial categorization and why it pisses me off.   I discuss why HBO's White Lotus is worth the hype and the travel bug it creates.  I discuss a disappointing streaming movie and a surpr...

We start talking about how agonizing the Jets loss was to the Patriots for Week 11.   We are impressed with the coaching staff but we bemoan over the #2 overall pick Zach Wilson.   We give a matching take on who needs to start Sunday against the Bears.  We discuss how good the Jets defense is.  We  preview the Bears game and talk about how and why Justin Fields is overrate...

My intro covers what Halloween looks like in our bougie area and the hardest part of having 3 kids.  I talk about the dice rolling with some double dates and then preview the diverse topics across this episode. (0:00-9:19) I then get into the mid-term elections and talk about why you CANNOT vote red in the mid-terms.  I distill this down to 3 simple drivers. (9:23-19:10) I do a post-mort...

I discuss new show format spinoffs and then Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS NYJ vs. BAL PIT at CIN GB at MIN CLE PK at CAR NE at MIA CHI vs. SF Then buddy Jordan Rubenstein joinns.  We do 30 minutes of non-football then discuss how the season wraps up near Valentine's Day.  We then talk about the Jets- discuss negative narratives, Dolphins hype, who needs to be good outside of Zach...

I start discussing a very tiring and scary double ER trip for two out of three of my kids in a FIVE day span.   I segue to the Roe V. Wade decision and express the outrage of men controlling women's bodies and the Republicans stacking the deck in the SCOTUS.  BUT, I take an angle on the driver of Roe V. Wade that I dont hear discussed often and relate it ot a lot of conservative politics...

I start the show with perhaps my angriest rant yet.  I talk about the tragic ELEMENTARY school shooting in Texas and some of the narratives by gun nuts. (0:00-9:10) My originally recorded intro- the episode was on remote location from Miami! I discuss how hard it is to be away from my kids even though I was enjoying a recharge.   (9:10-14:16) The first topic we kick off is around the New...

I start the episode complaining about Northeast weather and peel back the curtain around a privileged conversation that I haven't heard many share publicly.   Jordan then joins the show- We start talking about Covid, property taxes, houses, cars, and challenges of young kids.(0:00-29:55) We then segue to our Jets:  We cover the 4th pick overall and why the "Sauce"pick makes sense in the...

I start sharing about our Ham family Covid experience and discuss some double and triple date excitement. I then segue to warn fellow Democrats about Covid approach in this election year plus rake anti-vaxers over the coals for a clear example of hypocrisy.   Are safes really needed in hotels when you travel domestically?  I apply a Malcolm Gladwell principle to parenting.   Hammer...

I start my intro with some excitement over this time of the year and why I have a renewed apprecation for St. Patrick's Day but it was NOT always that way. (0:00-9:16) Jen joins the program and we start discussing laugh attacks and why they're good for the soul.  Why and how Jen should get a stand-up comedy shot.  Philosophically, what is success? (9:19-29:52) Jen get into the meat and p...

I start the episdoe briefly touching on the scary events in Ukraine and what simple character flaw caused Putin to invade.   I segue to a major life event-  first son and third kid welcomed in our Ham household and I discuss what life has been like parenting 3 kids.   I then discuss the liberal hysteria at this stage of the pandemic and why it upsets me as a regsitered Democrat and...

A show that has no boundaries for topics with a cross section of guests- Sports, Politics, Philosophy, Pop Culture.  Buckle Up!  

On this episode I start talking about pending baby boy, and mid-January boiler breakdown.   Then friend of the pod, Chris B joins to breakdown the NFL landscape going into the Championship games.   I segue to an analysis on minority coaches and how they unfairly get screwed.  Hammer rants-  Gym Coffee is a no no; No headlights at dusk; cryptic about salaries but not housing pri...

I start discussing the end of the 2021 holiday season and why it reminds me of closing out bars in my 20s. I preview some of the upcoming episode releases in 2022. (0:00-6:07) I share a couple stories about how racism comes out toward me as a privleged racially ambiguous mixed guy.  I talk about my hypothesis of the root cause of what casuses microaggression and low grade racism. (6:11-17:31)...

Chris and I start off talking about the NFL season ending later due to one extra week.  The Superbowl is the day before Valentines Day.  Who realized that? We discuss how football watching has evolved with technology and what it's like watching in different timezones.   We then cover the Thanksgiving games and pick ATS- CHI@DET; LV@DAL; BUF@NO We then go division by division and disucss various st...

My college friend joins the podcast to discuss her experience with "Long Covid". After a take on early holiday decorations, I start the episode talking about the best things about Thanksgving week.  I then bring on my former college classmate and mom of 2 girls, Rachel Ferebee Puckett who explains that in spite of taking a very cautious and conservative approach to Covid, contracted the disea...

I start talking about why I love October almost as much as September.  I discuss the brutal cold that struck the Ham family.   I then segue to talking about fun Halloween plans and a party with kids, adults, and NFL football.  I finish off my intro discussing the witnessing of an interaction between my older daughter and her classmate that left me feeling very angry and protect...

I recap why I like analyzing NFL lines and spreads but do not actually gamble myself.  I discuss how you have to narrow games down and not pick every game.  I then make my ATS picks for week 8 and explain my rationale to narrowing down from the whole slate to the card of 5 which people use for supercontest style pools are top wagers.  

I start talking reflecting about my pending milestone 40th birthday and what is planned. I talk about parenting and how their challenges jump out when you are solo without your spouse.  I discuss the specific challenges of my two kids and how we better get ready for THREE kids. (0:00-7:41) NFL- Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS for Week 3. (7:45-18:58) Some thoughts on Zach Wilson, the Jet...

I discuss my history with picking games and how in spite of enjoying the handicapping discourse, I haven't gambled in over a half a decade. I detail my track record picking games. I pick my top FIVE games ATS for week 1 of the 2021 NFL season