Unlucky Topics

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10: Merry Christmas!

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:05:04 GMT

In this festive episode, we kick things off with a blind ranking of classic Christmas songs, sparking plenty of debate over which tunes truly belong at the top. Then, we bring the holiday spirit to Cap or No Cap with a Christmas-themed edition of the game—think you can spot the real facts about the season? Finally, we shift gears for a heartfelt discussion on New Year’s resolutions, sharing our thoughts on setting meaningful goals and reflecting on the year behind us. It’s a perfect mix of fun, competition, and introspection to wrap up the season!

O Holy Night | Caden Notes

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9: Sun Clock!

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:15:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Unlucky Topics, we tackled multiple mind-bending riddles and introduced a brand-new game that might just become a staple. We also explored the latest updates in iOS 18.2, sharing our thoughts on the new features and what they mean for Apple users. To top it off, we played a hilarious game where we guessed the original prompts behind some new Genmoji. Tune in for another great episode of the Unlucky Topics podcast!

Amusing Ourselves to Death Review | The Write-Up

The Write-Up

Caden Notes

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https://applenerdultra.substack.com/p/apple-intelligence-review-ios-181

Apple Intelligence Review | Nerd Ultra

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8: That’s in France, right?

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Unlucky Topics, we share our thoughts on Moana 2 now that it’s hit the big screen. Then, we break down the College Football Playoff bracket and predict the winners of each matchup as the road to the championship heats up. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our 2024 music replays, reflecting on our most-played artists and some unexpected trends. It’s a mix of reviews, predictions, and personal highlights you won’t want to miss!

College Football Playoff Bracket

https://www.espn.com/college-football/playoff-bracket

Spotify Unwrapped 2024

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-12-04/top-songs-artists-podcasts-audiobooks-albums-trends-2024/

Caden Notes

The Write-Up

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7: The American Dream

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Unlucky Topics, we dive into the world of U.S. Presidents with a special round of Cap or No Cap, testing our knowledge of historical facts and myths. We also take a moment to check in on the NFL playoff picture, analyzing which teams are making a push for the postseason. To wrap things up, we blindly rank Thanksgiving dishes, debating the best foods to have on the holiday table. Tune in for competition, laughs, and some very serious food rankings!

Apple Intelligence Review | Nerd Ultra

NFL Playoff Picture

https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture

Caden Notes

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The Write-Up

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuGuUK3Qyg0380bDqiwnvA

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6: Portland is winning the NBA Finals!

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:05:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive deep into our NBA playoff predictions for the 2024-2025 season, breaking down which teams we think will make the cut and who we believe will take home the championship. Alongside our playoff picks, we’re bringing back ‘In the Hot Seat’ for two special guests, where we ask them some fun and insightful questions. Tune in for bold predictions, lively discussion, and some hot takes on the upcoming NBA season!

Caden Notes

The Write-Up

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5: I need to bring my girlfriend

Carter, Caden Haynes, and Emma — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:30:00 GMT

In this exciting episode, we welcome our first-ever special guest (you’ll have to tune in to find out who)! We dive deep into the beauty and wonder of national parks, sharing what we love most about them. Things get hilariously chaotic as we attempt a blind ranking of the parks—let’s just say some surprises were in store! We also test our knowledge with a national parks quiz. Don’t miss out on this episode!

More Than Just Parks

https://morethanjustparks.com/usa-national-parks/

This website contains some great information about the national parks, as well as a detailed ranking of every national park.

Caden Notes

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuGuUK3Qyg0380bDqiwnvA

The Write-Up

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4: What is with the numbers?!

Carter and Caden Haynes — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:10:23 GMT

In this episode of Unlucky Topics, we grade our Apple September event predictions and crown the current Brawl Champion! Then, we launch our competitive but playful new game, 'Cap or No Cap,' where the stakes are high as we figure out fact from fiction. To wrap things up, we debate some funny but slightly controversial questions like, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” Tune in for plenty of laughs and a lot of rivalry!

Apple September Event Recap

https://open.substack.com/pub/applenerdultra/p/apple-september-event-2024?r=1nlhis&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Review

https://open.substack.com/pub/applenerdultra/p/ios-18-and-ipados-18-the-ultra-review?r=1nlhis&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

5,000 Awesome Facts Book

https://a.co/d/hF9bVPV

Caden Notes

https://www.youtube.com/@CadenNotes/featured

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3: Brawl Champion

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:45:00 GMT

In this episode of Unlucky Topics, we break down the Minecraft Movie trailer and share our thoughts on what we expect from this movie. Then, we shift gears to speculate on Apple's big September event, discussing possible iPhone updates, product launches, and everything tech enthusiasts are buzzing about. Finally, we wrap up with some blind board game rankings! Tune in for some laughs, insights, and all things nerdy!

Minecraft Trailer

Connected

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2: Second Time is the Charm

Carter and Caden Haynes — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:52:58 GMT

In the latest episode of Unlucky Topics, we dive into the future of tech with the innovative Friend AI device, exploring its capabilities and how it could change the way we interact with technology. Then, we shift gears to the gridiron, making bold predictions for the 2024-2025 NFL season. Will your favorite team make the cut? Tune in to find out!

Episode Links:

Golden Hour

https://youtu.be/xouQVY8_LKc?si=i9cZKquAsxI393xc

Nerd Ultra

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Friend AI Review

Friend Website

friend.com

NFL Season Schedule

https://www.nfl.com/schedules/

The Write-Up