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Welcome to The Paper Jam Podcast where every week we use a paper trading platform to randomly move our fake money from one stock to the next. Though the money is fake, our emotions are still very real.
And that's the end of the show! Thank you for all of our loyal fans for a wonderful two years. We're off to make some other stuff together. See you around paper pals. We love ya xoxoxo (Also we try Pepsi)
This week Mike & Kenny are joined by Cassandra Cardenes and Erika Curry (Trashy Trashy Pod) to discuss all things Costco!
This episode is first class (PLANE JOKE!!!) This week Mike & Kenny invet all their money into Delta Airlines. They discuss their own flight on Delta, friendly attendants, and no salt american chop suey. If you know, you know!
Booking dot YES! This week Mike & Kenny invest all their money into digital travel agent holding company Booking Dot Com.
What's yours is MINE?? This week Mike & Kenny invest all their money into crypto mining company Hut 8. They discuss ADD, Zoolander, new movies, and how the heck you mine a coin.
A one-man exploration of what it means to be a business boy. Thank you, Mike & Kenny for the opportunity!
This episode is NEWLY out! This week Mike & Kenny invested all their fake money into Urban Outfitters. They discuss hipster culture, billboards, and GOOD noise!
Please and BANK you! This week Mike and Kenny invested all their fake money into Barclays. They discuss milkshakes, the joys of Brooklyn, and what sports they like.
Ready! Aim! LISTEN... to this podcast! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by comedian/actor Colin Coughlin to discuss Lockheed Martin. They chat about Mike's childhood fame playing Howard Dean, Colin getting lost in the mountains, and the business of war.
It's gas time, baby. This week Mike and Kenny invested their money into industrial gas company Linde plc. They discuss sucking helium out of balloons, B2B enterprises, and Mike's crippling library debt.
The return of the pod! Kenny and Mike talk about changes to the show, current events, beanie babies, and of course - their SECOND investment in Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Part 2 of the bonus episode with the lovely Moira! New main episodes are coming soon, but for now, enjoy this bonus content!
A bonus episode with the lovely Moira! New main episodes are coming soon, but for now, enjoy this bonus content!
Part 2 of the bonus episode with our dear friend Hayden! New main episodes coming soon, but for now enjoy this bonus content!
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IT'S HUNDO TIME! Thaaaat's right, we hit one hundred friggin' episodes - and to celebrate we have an episode where we talk primarily about Jafar from Aladdin (and also, we invested our money into the S&P 500). Thanks to all the fans! WE DID IT!! Here's to another hundred!
Hope you're ready for a whale of a time! This week Kenny & Mike invest their money into SeaWorld. They discuss snow chains, amusement parks, and the majesty of the sea.
Stop, drop, and roll into another episode! This week Mike & Kenny invest all their money into WingStop. They chat about eye contact, screaming, and spicy food.
And the Oscar for best podcast to release an Oscar predictions episode AFTER the Oscars is... US! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by actor Danny Shea as they REINVEST their money into AMC. The gang chats movies, predictions, and what the hell is happening with one of the biggest stonks out there.
Order up! This week Mike & Kenny put their money into Toast. They discuss food and life (is there anything else??)
Here's an episode to LYFT your mood! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by their dear ol' friend Hayden Harrower to discuss Lyft. They chat about autonomous vehicles, bus drivers, and bacon everything.
Do-NUT skip this episode! Mike & Kenny put all their fake cash into Krispy Kreme for the week, and folks...? It gets silly.
Tickets to this episode are FREE! This week Mike & Kenny put their money into LiveNation. They discuss their concert experiences, ticket prices, and the musical Annie. We sincerely apologize for the audio quality!
The stock heard round the world. This week Mike and Kenny are joined by comedian/actor Josh Patton to discuss GameStop. They chat video game memories, what it means to short a stock, and Josh's first-hand experience with GameStop stock in the eye of the storm. DIAMOND HANDS!
This episode is a cry for YELP! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by writer/actor Ryan Clark to discuss their investment in Yelp. They talk donuts, missing the boat, and being a connoisseur (and if you're allowed to be one.)
Podcast for hire! This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Fiverr. They discuss stage fright, doing work for hire, and how to value your own work.
Don't "cast away" this episode! Cause this week Mike & Kenny invested all their fake money into FedEx! They discuss New Year's resolutions, the ins and outs of shipping, and the anxiety of getting yelled at in a store for being an IDIOT.
Can you hear us now? This week Mike & Kenny invest all their money into Verizon. They discuss Mike's trip to Ireland, spoil a huge plot point of The Fabelmans, and discuss the American economy.
Would you like this episode for here or to-go? Thaaaat's right! This week, Mike & Kenny invested their money into Tupperware. They discuss holiday travel, eating leftovers, and your parent's nasty fridge full of expired condiments.
Zillow!! (Pronounced like Hello... do you get it??) This week Mike & Kenny are joined by comedy writer/performer Kevin McNulty to discuss every adult's favorite pastime, Zillow. They discuss banana bread, what happens if a stock hits zero, and the fruit discussion of the decade.
More like AirPnb! The p is for podcast... This week Mike & Kenny are joined by actor/comedian/writer/superstar Mimi von Schack to discuss their investment in Airbnb. They talk musical theater, sleeping arrangements, and all things showbiz baby!
Ready to get chili?? This week Mike & Kenny are joined by Will Gianetta to dive into the depths of Hormel Food. They discuss "A Very Chili Christmas," cheap meat, and what exactly are the ethical implications of capitalism during the holiday season.
This episode might be your style! For another installment of the Holiday Spectacular, Mike & Kenny invest all their money into Macy's for the week. They discuss New Year's Resolutions, how to be on time, and going to church.
The Holiday Spectacular has returned! What does that mean?? We have no idea! This week Mike & Kenny discuss their investment in Hershey's. They discuss the danger of gas stovetops, being allergic to dust, and the fun of stockings.
Gobble up this episode! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by comedian Bri Jones (Pack Theater, Daily Misinformer) to discuss their investment in Wendy's. They talk about Turkey Day, fast food memories, and their trip to Wendy's in BURBANK! Wowie zowie! What an episode!
Podcasts on the big screen! This week Mike & Kenny discuss their investment in IMAX. They cover a range of topics including: the new studio, confidence, and The Triangle of Sadness.
Prepare to get fired up! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by funny-man/rascal Ryan. to unpack their investment in Solo Brands (aka Solo Stove). They discuss camping, moving to Boston from California, and what Star Wars characters they know.
Prepare to get fired up! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by funny-man/rascal Ryan Sandrew to unpack their investment in Solo Brands (aka Solo Stove). They discuss camping, moving to Boston from California, and what Star Wars characters they know.
More like Best Guys! This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Best Buy. They discuss waiting in line for ice cream, the When We Were Young Festival, and being a gadget man.
Feeling bright?? Mike & Kenny are joined by the wonderful Caroline Stella (BULLY HIGH) to discuss their investment in First Solar. They discuss getting baptized, fall treats, and how to treat the earth just a little bit nicer.
Feeling bright?? Mike & Kenny are joined by the wonderful Caroline Stella (BULLY HIGH) to discuss their investment in First Solar. They discuss getting baptized, fall treats, and how to treat the earth just a little bit nicer.
Let us sell you on this episode - this week Mike & Kenny discuss their investment in Salesforce. They discuss Mike's real-world experience as a Salesman, committing to the bit, and how to remember names/faces.
Let us sell you on this episode - this week Mike & Kenny discuss their investment in Salesforce. They discuss Mike's real-world experience as a Salesman, committing to the bit, and how to remember names/faces.
Mike and Kenny review the past twenty-five episodes and discuss the future of the show!
Mike and Kenny review the past twenty-five episodes and discuss the future of the show!
This episode is 20/20! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by comedy writer/performer Paul Heredia (UCB, The Daily Misinformer) to discuss their investment in Warby Parker. They discuss dollar cost average, how to dress, and shopping online.
Let the games begin! This week Mike & Kenny discuss their investment in the Chuck E Cheese for adults, Dave & Buster's. They discuss Sandra Bullock's 1995 film While You Were Sleeping, cabinet arcade games, and one David Business.
What's better than a first date? This podcast episode! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by writer and comedian Vika Stubblebine (HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, INSECURE and AUNTY DONNA'S HOUSE OF FUN) to discuss their investment in Bumble. From talking about local sports franchises to the worst dates they've ever been on, this episode has it all. It's 90 min of pure fun and honestly...? A great first date idea (meaning you and them listen to this episode). Trust us, it'll work (it might not).
Listen to this episode at your ath-leisure! Get it?? This week Mike & Kenny are joined by comedian/actor Mason Smjstrla to discuss their investment in Lululemon. They discuss musical theater, hot-girl walks, and the divisive culture of yoga pants.
This new episode goes down smooth! This week Mike & Kenny put their money into Heineken. They discuss pie slicers, introversion vs. extroversion, and how to keep a conversation going.
It's a back-to-school special! Mike & Kenny are joined by poet, teacher, and future game show contestant Cara Sennot to discuss their investment in Office Depot. They discuss road closures, notebooks, and the awful things children say.
Hey Roomba, clean up this episode! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by Hayden Harrower to discuss their investment in robot vacuum manufacturer iRobot. They discuss the ship of Theseus, taking out the trash, and the looming existential terror of Artificial Intelligence killing us all!
Shop until you drop! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by the one and only Amanda Morris as they invest in... Shopify! They discuss how a snowboard company became a top company, finding your style, and how cinnamon helped invent the stock market.
Is it possible to only eat one bowl of cereal? This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Kellogg's. They discuss the sordid past of John Kellogg, taking time off social media, and whether you should or should not put syrup on your chocolate chip pancakes.
Check in time is now! Mike & Kenny invest their hard-earned fake cash into Hilton. They discuss DJ'ing, people stealing stuff from your apartment, and Mike's ridiculous NYC hotel experience.
Do you like handmade podcasts? This week Mike & Kenny invest in Etsy. They discuss The Bear, singing the national anthem, and what makes a good gift.
Wake up and smell the... podcast? This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Dutch Bros. They discuss straw codes, summer drinks, and high school memories.
Members only! This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Costco. They discuss Mike's new mustache, doctors, and bad pizza.
This week, Mike & Kenny invest their money into extreme-sports camera maker GoPro! They discuss home movies, school bus seats, and if GoPro should even be a public company.
More like Chicken stock, am I right? That's right, this week Mike & Kenny invest their money into the Campbell Soup Company!
Kenny is a great chef, but could he coach Mike though cooking a meal if he was hiding in his hat? In the Patreon Exclusive, the boys find out once and for all.
Hopped up on caffeine from the Monster Episode, Mike and Kenny discuss the science behind watching scary movies without crying or peeing their pants!
Mike & Kenny are joined by the amazing Sara London, all the way from Chicago! They discuss K-Cups, wild college improv parties, and the dangers of caffeination.
This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Sony! They talk walkmans, PlayStation, and human knees.
Sweet! Mike and Kenny invest all of their money into another one of the “Big Ten”... Nestle! Join them as they get sick of chocolate, discuss the confidence behind a dance floor boogie and consider the role of milk in an adult human’s life!
Aflac! Throw caution to the wind and join Mike and Kenny as they invest all of their money into the silliest of all insurance companies, Aflac! They discuss swallowing knives, Gilbert Gottfried and wild television/cereal mascots.
Open wide! This week Mike & Kenny invest their money into Colgate Palmolive. If it's soap or pastes used to clean, you can bet they got it.
A company that truly does it all. That's right, this week Kenny & Mike move their money into e-commerce super goliath... Alibaba.
Get those tray tables UP and those seatbacks in the FULL UPRIGHT position, cause It's time for another airline episode!! This week Kenny & Mike invest their money into JetBlue. Like seasoned road comics, they discuss what exactly the "deal is" with air travel. Spoiler: it kind of sucks!
Prepare for an overly-caffeinated episode. Mike & Kenny move their money into Monster for the week and celebrate by drinking a full can of it at 9pm! What could go wrong?
Grand Slam this episode straight in your ears! Mike & Kenny are joined by actor/bike enthusiast Lizzy Jutila to discuss the wonderful world of diners.
A fresh new episode brought to you via contactless delivery. This week Kenny & Mike are joined by Adam Velk to discuss DoorDash. Witness Adam try DoorDash for THE FIRST TIME EVER. Will he love it or will he hate it?? Find out now!
Mike & Kenny analyze the past twenty-five episodes. What learnings can they derive? Recorded OUTSIDE!
Tweet Tweet! Mike & Kenny move their money into Twitter for the week with special guest Kelsey Flynn! They discuss sexy CEOs, posting emo song lyrics, and chicken tenders sandwiches!
BID you didn't see this one coming!! Kenny & Mike move their money into eBay for the week. They discuss internet 1.0 and collecting for fun. Plus, the triumphant return of a beloved game.
Beep beep! It's time to talk about rental cars. Mike & Kenny move their money into Hertz for the week.
Oh, Honey WELL! This week Mike & Kenny move their money into Honeywell with special guest Will Gianetta! They discuss all things fans, air conditioning, missiles, fish, bumblebee haircuts, telescopes, and even share a deeply personal look into their youtube algorithms.
Mike and Kenny move their money into Sleep Number for the week. They discuss bedtime rituals, mattress preferences, and how sweet it would be to have a baseball bat under the bed.
Kenny, Mike, and Hayden Harrower discuss, when it comes to Casinos are they... Casi-NO or Casi-YES!
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The new "Microsoft" episode will be out on Friday Feb 17th, 2022
We're at the pizza hut, we're at the taco bell, we're at the combination pizza hut and taco bell! Thaaaaat's right, this week Mike & Kenny move their money into fast-food franchise giant Yum! Brands.
Just circling back! Mike and Kenny are joined by comedian Ryan Clark as they invest all of their money into Zoom!
Hut... hut... HIKE! Mike, Kenny, and improviser/friend Hayden Harrower go all-in when they invest in Draft Kings! They discuss aggressive gambling, apple juice mouth, and getting slapped by casino dealers.
A peek behind the paywall! Mike & Kenny try out KFC's new Beyond Chicken. Is it good? Listen to find out.
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Impossible?? We think not. This week Mike and Kenny moved their money into Beyond Meat! They discuss Los Angeles hamburgers, non-alcoholic beers, and running into Napoleon Dynamite!
Thinking about listening? Just do it ✔️This week Mike and Kenny moved their money into footwear giant NIKE! They discuss getting motivated, terrifying faces and laying down to die in the snow!
Mike & Kenny move their money into streaming giant Spotify. They discuss Mike's Apple Music deal with his dad, paying artists fairly, and the magic of early Fall Out Boy.
It's electric! This week Mike & Kenny are joined by Seattle musician John Spinney (Monsterwatch) to discuss those funny little electric cars.
Toys Toys Toys! Mike and Kenny wrap up the Holiday Spectacular as they invest all of their money into Mattel for the week! They discuss Fisher-Price castles, South Carolina heat, and the effects that Hot Wheels have on one’s love life.
Coming soon (now)! Mike, Kenny and actor Danny Shea celebrate the holiday spectacular as they move their money in AMC Entertainment for the week!
It's another installment of the Holiday Spectacular!! Kenny & Mike move their money into Tootsie Roll and well, things go off the rail fast.
It's the first episode of the Paper Jam Holiday Spectacular - what exactly does that mean, we're not sure either!! This week the boys are joined by Moira Notarsteafano to discuss LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). They discuss what teachers smelled like if it's ok for Mike to shop at Old Navy, and who the heck Louis Vuitton was!
Gobble gobble! It's Thanksgiving, and to celebrate Mike & Kenny moved their money into food giant Kraft Heinz. They're joined by writer/actor Mookie Blaiklock (Don't Trust The B in Apartment 23, Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer, You Are Worthy) to discuss hot dog toppings, Velveeta vs. kraft, and how we all feel about ketchup.
This week, Mike and Kenny invest their money into swiss cheese boat shoe masters Crocs. They discuss footwear, gen z, and possible collusion. That's right, COLLUSION.
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Mike & Kenny move their money into Home Depot for the week. They discuss putting holes in walls, missing investment opportunities, and how Lowe's compares.
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Mike & Kenny move their money into fast-casual burrito behemoth Chiptole. They discuss bald eagles, guacamole, chips as napkins, and how exactly you're supposed to pronounce Au Bon Pain.
Let's a-invest! This week Kenny & Mike are joined by comedian and writer Will Gianetta (Killjay/WG Mini) to discuss Nintendo! From the N64, to Chris Pratt's inflammatory statements, to Mike desperately trying to figure out how to pronounce Will's last name, this episode has it all!
Mike & Kenny move their money to Chewy for the week. They discuss kitty litter etiquette, the dangerous effects of dairy, and why Kenny’s neighbor rightfully screamed at him!
This week Kenny and Mike are joined by writer/director Jeff Dutton (The Sloppy Boys, Birthday Boys) to discuss the big wide world of beer. From hard seltzer to drinking games, to the Clydesdales at the Budweiser plant in Merrimack, NH- the three get to the bottom of what makes that cold gold liquid so great.
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Mike & Kenny discuss the past 25 investments in an attempt to summarize their learnings and optimize for the future.
Mike, Kenny, and special guest, Stephan Stansfield, conduct in-the-moment research to decide what the GOAT coke actually is. They conduct a taste test of Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Vanilla Coke, Cherry-Vanilla Coke, and, of course, Pepsi Mango.
Kenny and Mike move their money into Google for the week, which of course means they discuss the history of the company, search history, and good ol' mustard.
Mike & Kenny move their money to McDonalds for the week. They discuss their signature McDonalds meals, video games in cages and the stink of real mustard!
Mike & Kenny move their money to Dollar Tree for the week! They discuss the consequences of sneaking candy into movies, dust allergies, and Dollar Tree knockoff pastries! The two were able even to get together and go to a Dollar Tree in person in New Hampshire! Hear about their adventure and more on today's episode.
Kenny and Mike discuss what they wanted to be when they grew up! Unlocked from behind the paywall. To get all our weekly bonus episodes, sign-up for Patreon over at: https://www.patreon.com/Thepaperjampod
Mike & Kenny are joined by actor, entrepreneur, and fellow child of New Hampshire... Caitlin Donohue! On today's episode they move their money into ZipRecruiter and discuss the wild world of job hunting.
You can find more about Caitlin's company Multify over at https://www.multifyit.com/
Mike & Kenny move their money to MasterCard for the week! They discuss crippling credit card debt, drink delicious lemonade, and embrace their musical talents.
Mike & Kenny move their money to Pelaton for the week! They discuss training wheels, writing for late night television and the joys of eating kitty litter!
Mike & Kenny move their money to Starbucks for the week! They discuss Mike's aggressive “beef” with Kenny live on air, how Bill Gates got his grubby hands in the Starbucks mix, and their thoughts on the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccinos.
Mike & Kenny move their money into streaming app Fubo TV for the week. The boys chat about growing up not understanding sports, angry little league coaches, and how Kenny complete forgot to do any research for the episode!
Mike & Kenny move their money to Carnival Cruise for the week w/ special guest Kaleb Wells! They discuss the life of a cruise worker, terrifying ocean storms, and who Mike would choose to live with on a desert island!
Mike & Kenny move their money to Disney for the week! They discuss the mammoth that is the Walt Disney company, share their own feelings about Disney entertainment and take a completely unbiased quiz on Disney sidekicks!
Mike & Kenny move their money to ExxonMobil for the week! They discuss Butter Beer on a hot day, John D. Rockefeller, and finding abandoned cash/cigarettes
Mike & Kenny move their money to Domino’s this week! They discuss pineapple on pizza, Money Magazine’s Greatest Place to Live in the 1980’s, and the business genius behind 30 minutes or less…
Mike & Kenny move their money into Paypal for the week! They discuss the origin stories of their friendship, cryptocurrency, and rock star CEO's, including Mr. Elon Musk himself.
Mike & Kenny move their money into Aurora Cannabis... LIVE IN PERSON TOGETHER! They discuss the business of legal marijuana, the east coast, and the subtle joy of watching the movie the person in front of you is watching on the plane (with no sound).
Kenny & Mike move their money into the ride share behemoth known as... Uber! They chat about Uber first coming on the scene, late nights in the city, Kenny's economics teacher, and what else Uber does (spoiler: it's a lot more than just cars).
Mike and Kenny invest their Snapchat cash into Johnson and Johnson for a week. They discuss the history of Johnson and Johnson, sick days, national tragedies, and the baby name game.
Mike and Kenny invest their Blackberry cash into Snapchat for a week. They discuss the history/privacy of the app, growth vs. value stocks and getting murdered by your dad.
Mike & Kenny move their money into BlackBerry for a week, and what happen next... you'll never believe! They discuss BBM'ing, cyber security, and the joys of moving apartments. Follow the show over @thepaperjampod for more!
Mike and Kenny invest their Bank of America cash into Cola-Cola for a week with special guest Stephan Stansfield! They discussed Coca-Cola’s legendary marketing tactics, washing your hands with orange peels and settling once and for all who better understand “Mike’s Likes!”
Mike and Kenny invest their Walmart cash into Bank of America for a week. They discuss faces on credit cards, corporate greed and falling into deep trenches. All before inventing and inventing their very own party bank!
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Mike and Kenny invest their Ford cash into Walmart for a week. They discuss the Walton family, bulk shopping, and where exactly Kenny's mom got that chocolate milk Mike liked.
Mike and Kenny invest their American Airlines cash into Ford for a week. They rip into the Apple products, forget the calendar date for the Fourth of July and discuss classic Ford cars like the Mustang, the Cougar and the Guacamole Wagon.
Mike and Kenny invest their Netflix cash into American Airlines for a week. They discuss Warren Buffet's take on airline investing and in-flight movies before Mike tries to choke Kenny with peanuts and Biscoff cookies.
Mike and Kenny invest their Build-A-Bear cash into Netflix for a week. They get to the real issues on their opinions of the popular streaming service, the CEOs latest public statements, and improvise a pitch for the next big Netflix Original series!
In the pilot episode, Mike and Kenny discuss what happened when they invested $10,000 of fake cash into Build-a-Bear Workshop for a whole week. They explain the rules of this insane experiment, share squirrel sounds and get a surprise visit from Baby Yoda himself!