Rambull Newsletter - I curate the best word-of-mouth recommendations from interesting people. A great way to learn about new people and to discover products, shows, apps, podcasts, and more. A searchable archive of previous recommendations is here. Edited by me, Rob.
Two Quick Hits:
1. Podcast to Binge. I was hooked by the narrative 8-episode podcast on the rise and fall of HQ Trivia. Scott Rogowsky, anyone? I definitely have a new perspective on him and the company. Iāve added it to the Spotify playlist where I curate all of the best podcast episodes that have been recommended on Rambull.
2. Productivity Tool. I wish I knew about this tool when I was a consultant. It would have saved me so much time pulling in logos and images. This free tool removes image backgrounds: https://www.remove.bg/
Letās dive inā¦
š·: Remington Williams
Remingtonās Self-Description:
āThickass 33-year-old Atlanta native with an addiction to luxurious travel and Chick-Fil-Aā
Why I wanted to profile Remington:
He is my archrival when it comes to fast food and professional football. He rides or dies with chick-fil-a sauce and blowing 25-point leads in the Super Bowl and I hold the line on Chicken Supremes and the referees screwing over Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50. That said, he is a damn good guy that I enjoyed getting to know in grad school and wish I could have spent more time with while we were both in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, as we all know too well, COVID had other ideasā¦.saddle up for some entertaining recommendations from the āKingā of Fantasy Football.
Recommendations and plugs are written in their own words
šŗ Stream
Movie: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Everything Everywhere All at Once. A breath of fresh air from the repetitive remakes, sequels, prequels or something based off a comic book we've been suffocated with for the past decade. This film is one of the most original Iāve ever seen. So inspiring and detailed it was like watching a Wes Anderson film mixed with a classic Bruce Lee picture from the 1970s. āEnter the Dragonā meets āThe Darjeeling Limitedā. Fuck, that was awesome!
š Purchase
Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pants
Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pants. Guys, time to throw away your Banana Republic and J.Crew pants. The Lululemon commission pants are absolutely incredible. Stretchy, comfy, stylish, everything (everywhere all at once). They should replace almost every pair of pants in your closet. If you get overwhelmed when shopping at Lulu, let me break it down for you. Commission - these are your new work pants. You wear them with a tucked in button up shirt to work. ABC - these are more casual. You wear these on the weekends, bars, dates, etc. And finally, Joggers. These are worn in similar settings to ABC's, just maybe even more chill. My main focus for this rec tho is the Commission pants for work. DO NOT WEAR ANYTHING ELSE and yes you can fit the slims! I am thicker than every person reading this right now and I look fine in the slims.
š Download
App: Fishbowl
Fishbowl. Sort of have to be in Consulting, Investment Banking, Tech, or some other specific industry, but this app is amazing and I'm on it 24/7. You can find unique insights and interesting anonymous discussions from the people you work with. I check it almost every day.
šŖ Incorporate
Hydrating: HidrateSpark PRO Smart Water Bottle
HidrateSpark PRO Smart Water Bottle. This is something you definitely do not need, but for someone who is notoriously bad at staying hydrated, this thing works. The product is exactly what it sounds like, an expensive water bottle. It works with your phone to help track the amount of water intake you're getting daily. It helps with accountability, the bottle lights up and the app notifies in your watch and phone to remind you to drink up. I'm the most hydrated Iāve been in years and I will probably use this product forever. Again, you don't need this.
š Consume
Podcast: Numbers by Barron
Numbers by Barron's Podcasts. I listen to this podcast every day. It is 5min long and quickly breaks down the market's most important stories into three essential numbers.
š„ Honorable Mention
Credit Card: New Delta Reserve Made from 747 Metal
New Delta Reserve Made From 747 Metal. Delta updated the looks of their Reserve card with a very sleek BLACK metal card made from the recycling of an old. 747 plane. Had to have this and you should as well.
š¤ Rambull Podcast: āTake My Word For Itā
Hear the details that go into making hip-hop music from a close friend and former co-worker, Joe Cammorata aka āJoe Cammoā. We discuss a lot of interesting topics including a discussion about Austin, Texas as a music capital, the artists where Joe gets his inspiration, the therapeutic qualities of writing music, a breakdown of an upcoming song, and much more.
Take My Word For It Podcast Episode with Joe Cammo
A music playlist curated by Joe with several songs that serve as his hip-hop inspiration. Did you know there is a Norwegian hip-hop scene?
My favorite Joe Cammo song, That Guy
If you like his music and his story, let him know! (Oh, and ālikeā his music on Spotify š)
Joeās Instagram: @Joecammo