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The VK Bros

Jason von Kanel and Alex von Kanelthevkbros.podbean.com
Jason and Alex von Kanel (VK) are brothers who are passionate about the big picture. What began as a sales-related podcast has evolved due to the global pandemic and the general tomfoolery we are all experiencing on a daily basis - and we ain’t buying it! If you want a different perspective on the world and some fun along the way, this is the show for you.
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Episodes

Coincidental Incidents

Do you love a good coincidence? We do! This week we delve into the 2021 Queensland Covid-19 restriction timeline, how cases of community transmission coincided with the expiration dates of the state of emergency as well as the NRL's surprising ability to duck and weave the restrictions.

Jul 18, 202154 minEp. 51

Not Just The Tip: Episode 1

Introducing Not Just The Tip - a new series on top of the regular RDO Podcast which is all about sports (NRL, NBA, UFC and more) with a betting angle. This week Jason introduces the new show, breaks down the key performances from last weekend, previews the big upcoming events like state of origin game 3, NBA finals game 4 and this weekends UFC event in vegas as well as putting his money where his mouth is with his Lock and Speculator tips of the week.

Jul 13, 202129 minEp. 50

Under Fire!

We arrived to find the Autobros sign had been shot up this morning and explain the full story. Plus we talk about all the amazing sporting events on this week - Ash Barty playing in the Wimbledon grand final, the NBA finals, UFC 264, state of origin 3 and more!

Jul 11, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 49

Pre-Prophet Potential

This week we talk video games, formula 1, Afterpay, the gates of hell being opened, Japans socio-economic issues, briefly touch on lockdowns and our governments plan to move past covid and why Apple Genius Bar workers should receive Nobel Peace Prizes. Resources: Public Health Laboratory Network Statement on Nucleic Acid Test False Positive Results for SARS-CoV-2: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/06/phln-statement-on-nucleic-acid-test-false-positive-results-for-sars-c...

Jul 04, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 48

Add Salt to Your Spin Cycle

This week Alex discusses his life in a simulation, we follow up from last weeks episode and we show that even the most important of subjects typically only last 3 months in our news cycle.

Jun 27, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 47

Take a Proper Gander

This week we explore the lab leak theory in regard to the origins of Covid-19, the key players involved, and how what we have learned could or should change the way we think or act in the future. Please have an open mind before listening to this podcast and if you do decide to listen, please listen to it entirely before making your own best judgement.

Jun 20, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 46

Disorganised Crime

This week we talk about Alex's run in with a criminal mastermind, our 3 month DEXA Scan results, Jason gives an update on his BPPV and we touch on game one of the State of Origin series.

Jun 13, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 45

Push for Better

This week we talk about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Alex's fitness testing, a fantastic new way to compliment a stranger and the Push for Better challenge in aid of mental health awareness.

Jun 06, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 44

Brain Damage

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of our friend Amy who tragically passed away this week. We also discuss the NRL's new high contact rule debacle, Alex's shiny new piece, the dark side of owning an investment property and unfortunately lock downs rear their ugly head again...

May 30, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 43

Two Snakes

This week Jason returns from illness (shout out to Liam the Jacked Nerd for filling in) and we discuss Alex's golfing forfeit, Uncle Elon doge-ing the crypto community, Broncos being a lock for the 2022 premiership, why Bluey is the greatest TV show on Earth, Conor Mcgregor's sad bitterness, Surfer's City Holden becoming a medical centre and Jason's butt puckering encounter with two snakes.

May 16, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 41

The 80:46 Ratio Problem

Life is a gamble full of scammers and salespeople - make it easy on yourself. This week we talk about the Broncos big win on the weekend, how the future is now in regard to mainstream crypto usage, Alex's app plans and Australia's troubling 80:46 ratio...

May 04, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 39

Liam Randle - Heavy Weights

This week we are joined by long time friend of the show Liam Randle. We discuss his foray into the world of power lifting and weight loss.

Apr 25, 20211 hr 46 minEp. 38

Autobros Turns One!

Time to celebrate! Alex's company Autobros Wholesale has officially turned one! Join us for some day drinking!

Apr 18, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 37

Silver Bullets

This week we give you the silver bullet for your finances, health and relationships, offer some investing tips for people who think it's too hard and also add another business to our sh*t list. DISCLAIMER: None of this episode is intended as financial advice as it is for entertainment purposes only. We also don't advocate for throwing public transport devices in the river.

Apr 11, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 36

See You Later Local Trader!

This week we discuss Honda's new "customer-centric" business model, why it's important to respect your source material when film making and also remind you to always check the crawl space under the house if your parents go missing.

Apr 04, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 35

Healthy Competition

This week we talk about Australia retaining its crown as the land of "NOPE!", how Larry David helped save an innocent man, Jason calls out the fashion police (Alex disagrees) and more!

Mar 28, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 34

Rewiring Your FOMO

This week Nate hits the scales for his weigh ins, Alex actually talks sports and we analyse and rewire our FOMO responses.

Mar 21, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 33

The Dangerous New Gold Coast Variant!

This week we talk about patient zero (Nate) who hit Alex and others out of the park. We discuss Alex's scan results (and a potential fitness challenge) and if you stick around until the end we attempt to tackle an extremely delicate subject.

Mar 14, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 32

The fat of the matter is...

This week we discuss Jason's DXA scan results, general health and fitness as well as which lense we are using to view the past through.

Mar 07, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 31

Separation Anxiety

Can you separate the Art from the Artist? This week we discuss this fan submission as well as resuming training in your thirties, injury-induced vulnerability and how Queensland "Steven Bradburied" the 2032 Olympic Games bid.

Feb 28, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 30

Indoctrination Audit

Are your thoughts, ideas, perspectives and feelings truly your own? Where did they come from? Have you ever even thought about it? This week we have a look at how easily we are all indoctrinated into particular ways of thinking, how we can make ourselves aware of it, and how important it is to open our minds and broaden our knowledge. Thank you to everyone who participated in Episode 27's experiment too, it was hugely successful!

Feb 21, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 29

"Marklar"

This week we talk about the lowering of our mental pain thresholds, why GOAT talks are pointless and how we are all at risk of being Time Cancelled (check out Kyle Dunnigans Time Canceller video on YouTube).

Feb 14, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 28

Overdue Diligence

This week we talk about becoming a real adult, the incoming law changes against big tech and how important it is to do proper research before investing.

Feb 07, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 27

Can't Stop the Game!

This week we talk about the Gamestop war between Wall Street and the Wall Street Bets Reddit crew and ponder if we are seeing the beginning of a financial revolution. We also disagree on "Shorting" - what do you think?

Jan 31, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 26

Don't Say That!

This week we deep dive into online censorship and how it affects all members of #TeamHumanity. We also offer some real solutions to help keep you safe online.

Jan 17, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 24

"DOMS"

On this week's episode: special announcements, give-aways, monkey bars and Japanese war technology!

Jan 14, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 23

Lessons learned from 2020

This week we talk about 2020, what we learned and what we are grateful to take into 2021. We also cover Bitcoin updates, the current privacy wars between Apple and Facebook and Alex tells a story about the power of doing something to help someone else that occurred recently.

Jan 14, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 22
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