Katie Ledecky, Monk Scandals, and Just Say 'No' To Starbucks | Ep. 50

02/08/2025 23 min
Katie Ledecky, Monk Scandals, and Just Say 'No' To Starbucks | Ep. 50

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In this episode of 'Gambling Mad with Norman Chad', Norman covers the big stories no one asked for. He begins with Olympic legend Katie Ledecky, who continues to swim faster than most of us drive. Then, it’s onto his long-running personal mission: the Just Say No to Starbucks campaign — a years-long stand against overpriced espresso, faux Italian cup sizes, and the slow extinction of real American diners.Also in the mix: the Buddhist monk honey pot scandal, a tale of spiritual compromise, blackmail, and some deeply un-monk-like behavior. Norman also explores potential relocation sites for the U.S. Capitol (spoiler: none of them are good), and reflects on the closure of the Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga — a dark day for snack lovers and artificial flavoring.It’s news. It’s nonsense. It’s Gambling Mad.

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