The Real Oshow Podcast

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Brothers Joshua and Zachary are ex-professional Athletes who bring you entertainment, laughs, and an education about what is going on in the world on a week-by-week basis. We are humbled to have you listen to us, and we hope to bring you some joy to make your day, week, or life better. If you enjoy the show, please follow us and share with friends. All Love,

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November 11, 2026Episode 22519 min

Jensen Huang’s Affair Might Trigger Nvidia’s Strangest Stock Market Rally? & AI Is Pricing Your McDonald's Order?

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 0:55 Jensen Huang’s affair 5:50 McDonald’s AI pricing controversy 9:00 Bloom Nutrition Got $30M Free Ad From the NBA 14:10 2027 NFL Draft quarterback poll 17:50 Closing Thoughts Could Jensen Huang’s affair lead to a $100 billion divorce settlement and make his wife the world’s second richest woman? This week on The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary unpack that possibility, reports that Marco Rubio flagged suspected Chinese espionage ahead of Trump’s China visit, and why influencing Nvidia’s CEO could matter in the fight over U.S. chip export restrictions. They also explore the surprising history of CEOs whose companies’ stock prices soared after an affair became public. Then, who really wins when one company pays for a sponsorship and viewers recognize another brand? The brothers break down Bloom Energy’s reported $30 million annual 76ers jersey deal and debate whether confusion with Bloom Nutrition could hand the beverage brand more than $100 million in free exposure. With LeBron James bringing national attention to Philadelphia, that little jersey patch could become a massive marketing opportunity for a company that never paid for it. Plus, Drew Mestemaker has surged to the top of a 2027 NFL Draft quarterback poll while several preseason favorites have lost their support. Finally, Joshua and Zachary dig into McDonald’s pricing controversy, why a Big Mac can cost more just miles away, and how pricing recommendations influence what customers pay. Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

November 4, 2026Episode 22420 min

The PGA Tour Can Learn From The Internet Invitational & MrBeast Invests $7 Million Into A Cartoon

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 1:15 Internet Invitational 6:20 Big John - Biggest Star on Internet Invitational 10:20 MrBeast’s Spent $7 million on animation 14:10 Druski’s multi-year Netflix deal 18:50 Closing Thoughts This week on The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary break down what the PGA Tour could learn from Barstool Sports and Bob Does Sports’ Internet Invitational, where a $4 million purse, massive YouTube audiences, and relatable golf are making a compelling case for entertainment over perfection. They discuss why next year could be even bigger, whether stars like LeBron James, Kevin Hart, or Steph Curry could eventually join, and why Fox might want a piece of it. Next, the brothers dive into MrBeast’s $7 million investment in animation, bringing hundreds of artists together to build out MrBeast Lab. With Moose Toys behind both the cartoon and his toy line, they explain why memorable characters could turn his YouTube empire into an entertainment franchise that lasts for generations. Finally, they unpack Druski’s multiyear Netflix deal and Collect & Praise, his new comedy with Mike Epps based on his viral megachurch pastor character. Netflix is also licensing select existing projects, including Coulda Been Records Auditions, showing how creators can turn proven internet hits into bigger opportunities. The move brings back memories of Joe Rogan’s Spotify deal, but the brothers argue YouTube will remain the place where creators build audiences, test ideas, and develop the shows that major studios eventually pay to acquire. Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

October 28, 2026Episode 22314 min

Breaking Down The NFL Owners Investment Arm Equity 32 & The Shocking Documentary Competing With Borat’s Box Office Records ( You Can See Everything)

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 0:55 The NFL Owners Investment Arm Equity 32 6:30 You Can See Everything 11:00 Multiple Decade-Long Ant War in San Deiago 13:50 Closing Thoughts On this week’s episode of The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary break down 32 Equity, the NFL’s investment arm, and its stakes in companies like Fanatics and Genius Sports. They discuss how NFL owners can profit from the businesses they partner with, why those investment gains generally aren’t shared with players, and what that strategy means for the future of sports. Then, they dive into A24’s You Can See Everything, the nearly three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary that had one of the biggest openings for a film in fewer than 1,000 theaters since Borat in 2006. Joshua and Zachary discuss the film’s unsettling style, how it blurs the line between reality and performance, and why it leaves viewers questioning what they can actually believe. Enjoy the show, Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

October 21, 2026Episode 22221 min

Tesla's Flying Roadster Is a Marketing Masterclass & The Billion-Dollar Business Behind The 24 Team College Football Playoff

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 1:00 Tesla's Flying Roadster 5:40 24 Team College Football Playoff 13:30 Private Equity Buying YouTube Videos 20:00 Closing Thoughts In this episode of The Real Oshow Podcast, Joshua and Zachary break down the business and marketing genius behind Tesla’s new Roadster, the massive attention generated by its viral demonstrations, and how Elon Musk continues to sell the future before the product even reaches customers. Tesla first unveiled its second-generation Roadster in 2017 and began accepting reservations, including deposits as high as $250,000 for the original Founders Series. Nearly nine years later, customers are still waiting for deliveries. We discuss how Tesla uses attention, anticipation, and reservation deposits to build demand, why the flying Roadster is such a powerful marketing tool, and whether Elon Musk deserves as much recognition for his marketing ability as he does for his entrepreneurship and engineering ambitions. Next, we dive into the money behind the 2014 College Football Playoff and how the introduction of the four-team postseason changed the economics of college football. From television rights and conference payouts to the growing financial influence of the biggest programs, we discuss how the playoff helped transform college football into a multibillion-dollar entertainment business and what that could mean for the future of the sport. Finally, we explore why private equity firms and investors are becoming interested in buying the rights to creators’ old YouTube videos. Could videos from creators like MrBeast and Dude Perfect eventually be treated like music catalogs? We discuss how investors might monetize existing content through licensing, repackaging, advertising, and distribution deals with streaming platforms like Roku, Pluto TV, and other free ad-supported television networks. We also explore whether the underlying audience data could become just as valuable as the videos themselves. Three completely different industries, but one common theme: the value of attention, intellectual property, and owning content that can generate revenue for years. Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

October 15, 2026Episode 22122 min

NBA’s New Smart Chip Explained & Hood Warefare 2 Will Change Video Games Forever After This Viral Trend

AI is making it easier to build games and software, but what happens when someone else owns the biggest ideas? This week on The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary explore how AI and vibe coding could reshape video games, software, and digital ownership. From Hood Warfare’s Call of Duty comparisons to Mario appearing inside Halo, they debate where creative remixing ends and copying begins. They also question how established studios can protect their intellectual property as more creators build their own versions of familiar experiences. Then, the brothers break down the NBA’s new Smart Chip and what more detailed tracking could mean for officiating and basketball's future. With DraftKings already an official NBA betting partner, they ask whether richer data could give sportsbooks an edge in setting betting lines and player props. Joshua and Zachary debate whether the push for precision is improving sports or taking away the instincts and unpredictability that make them worth watching. Enjoy The Show,

October 7, 2026Episode 22019 min

Ohio State Removed Barstool Off Big Noon Kickoff & Caitlin Clark New Shoe Broke Historic Records (Caitlin 1)

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 0:50 Ohio State Removed Barstool from Big Noon Kickoff 7:35 Caitlin Clark New Shoe Broke Historic Records 16:30 Rod Wave Saved Bryce Young's Career? 18:15 Closing Thoughts Ohio State pushed Barstool out of Big Noon Kickoff, and did Nike land a bargain with Caitlin Clark? This week on The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary unpack Dave Portnoy’s claim that Ohio State and Ryan Day pressured Fox into removing Barstool, while questioning whether it brought enough new viewers to compete with College GameDay and Pat McAfee. With Barstool’s separate Fox show continuing, the brothers speculate about the Big Ten’s TV leverage, and Zachary compares it to Texas launching the Longhorn Network. Then they explore Caitlin Clark’s historic Nike signature shoe launch across 5,000 locations and ask whether her reported eight-year, $28 million deal already looks incredibly cheap. The conversation turns to why women’s basketball could offer Nike a major growth opportunity and why its biggest stars may still be undervalued. With Nike’s Pace initiative targeting $2.5 billion in savings through 2031, the brothers debate where the company should cut costs and where it should double down. Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)

September 22, 2026Episode 21817 min

Drake’s FOMO Livestream Proves He Doesn’t Need A Label & A Pokémon Free World Video Game That Could Rival GTA 6

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 1:00 Drake’s FOMO Livestream 9:30 Everton has introduced a £25,000 VIP package 13:50 A Pokémon Free World Video Game 16:00 Closing Thoughts This week on The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary break down Drake's FOMO livestream that took over the internet, where he dropped new music with Don Toliver and Yeat. While rolling out a wave of music videos for Maid of Honor, his third and least talked about project. It feels like Drake is showing Universal every weapon in his arsenal, proving he doesn't need them to win and that they need him far more. Then we ask what happens if Pokémon builds an open world game, because if they do, only three video games will ever matter again: Pokémon, Grand Theft Auto, and Fortnite. Picture legendary characters roaming an online universe with weekly tournaments and a fully built fictional world to rival GTA, all backed by a card and anime empire that already dominates hundreds of countries. To round it out, we look at Everton, the Premier League club now selling fans a ticket to live like a player for a single day. Enjoy,

September 15, 2026Episode 21719 min

Brian Steel Saved Lil Durk From Federal Indictments, Daniel Kokotajlo on Joe Rogan Talking AI & iPhone Duo Will Fail

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 1:00 Brian Steel Saved Lil Durk From Federal Indictments 5:40 Daniel Kokotajlo on Joe Rogan Talking AI 14:00 John Ternus & Iphone Duo 16:00 Closing Thoughts This week on The Real Oshow, brothers Joshua and Zachary break down how defense attorney Brian Steel secured a not-guilty verdict in Lil Durk’s federal case. They explore Steel’s journey from aspiring tax attorney to high-profile criminal defense lawyer, including the experiences that pushed him toward defending clients such as Young Thug. The brothers then examine how 700 of OpenAI agents allegedly coordinated an unauthorized attack on Hugging Face without OpenAI realizing what was happening until the FBI became involved. Finally, they react to Apple’s brand-new iPhone Duo and debate whether it could become the company’s first true all-in-one device. With new leadership taking over, Apple needed a bold swing after years of releasing devices that felt increasingly similar. Even if the iPhone Duo fails, Joshua and Zachary argue that taking a major risk may be exactly what Apple needs to remain relevant.

September 3, 202624 min

Rod Wave Is This Generation's Jay-Z

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 0:52 Breaking Down 3:24 Rod Wave's Touring Company 7:00 Rod Wave's Sports Agency 13:20 College Patches On Jerseys 20:00 Druski is this generation’s Dave Chappelle 23:00 Closing Thoughts This week on The Real Oshow, Joshua and Zachary break down why Rod Wave’s new 24-track project Don’t Look Down and its projected 116,000 first-week sales might only be a small piece of the empire he’s building. From launching a sports agency to building Mainstay Touring and helping put together Kanye West’s record-breaking SoFi Stadium show, Rod Wave is making a case that his biggest moves could eventually happen outside of music. We also dive into the multi-million-dollar jersey patch deals taking over college football, including Ohio State’s $20 million-a-year JPMorgan Chase deal, Tennessee’s $12 million-a-year First Horizon partnership, and Monster Energy’s conference-wide Big 12 deal. With F1 cars and European hockey jerseys already covered in sponsors, is college football heading toward the same future as schools search for every possible financial advantage? And to wrap it up, we debate one of our hottest takes yet: Druski is this generation’s Dave Chappelle.

August 25, 2026Episode 21420 min

Breaking Down MrBeast’s “Escape 100 Cops, Win $500,000”

Welcome to The Real Oshow, 0:00 Intro 1:05 Breaking Down MrBeast’s “Escape 100 Cops, Win $500,000” 9:40 Pablo Torre’s investigation surrounding Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard 16:10 National Treasure 3 Conspiracy 19:20 Closing Thoughts MrBeast’s videos are starting to look more like action movies, and that might be exactly where he’s headed. This week, we break down MrBeast’s latest video, Escape 100 Cops, Win $500,000, and why his increasingly massive productions could be preparing him for something much bigger than YouTube. We also get into his new book, The Most Dangerous Games, written with James Patterson, and our theory that books could allow MrBeast to create ideas too crazy for YouTube before eventually turning the best ones into movies and TV franchises. Then we get into Pablo Torre’s investigation surrounding Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers and Aspiration. With allegations centered around whether money was being used to circumvent the NBA salary cap, we discuss the conflicting reporting, the NBA’s investigation and just how difficult it would be for the league to seriously go after its richest owner. Finally, National Treasure 3 is coming, which means it’s time to revisit one of the strangest movie conspiracies ever. Why do National Treasure movies seemingly show up around periods of financial chaos? Plus, Nicolas Cage might actually be the perfect person to play Benjamin Franklin Gates, considering his real-life obsession with rare comics, dinosaur fossils, and bizarre collectibles. MrBeast going Hollywood, an NBA billionaire scandal, and the National Treasure financial curse somehow it all makes sense this week on The Real Oshow Podcast. Check out our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqz3s_B_VYHuQtuVIDxpiQ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Tweet @zacharyowings2 with your thoughts about the podcast or suggestions for future shows. Music by Leno Tk - Greatness (Streaming on all platforms)