It’s refreshing to see a large company like Costco make significant contributions to a charitable cause like the Children’s Miracle Network. Mental illness, like other ailments is not a respecter of persons. It can affect us all without regard to wealth or status. How do you explain the phenomenon of airline pilots with behavioral issues being outstanding aviators? Amazon has two public problems, workplace safety and union organization. Even Russian oligarchs are not immune from retribution from Vladimir Putin if they ever cross him. Ivy League Universities have a dark past with respect to being founded and maintained with blood money from their very beginnings. Contrary to the belief of some, being empathetic as one ages is a mark of normalcy not weakness. Good teachers are unsung heroes. They routinely perform academic miracles on students who in many cases would have been discarded onto the trash heap of failure. This week the Wingmen recognize two teachers in particular that helped them soar to new heights.
May 10, 2022
36 min
Vladimir Putin has made so many threats lately he’s lost track of them. Despite a brutal war, the recent threats are not taken too seriously. Three generations reunite in Tampa to celebrate the joy of family. The trips keep on coming; the next destination is New Orleans for the big jazz festival. Here’s an old news flash…cigarettes are bad for your health! Menthol cigarettes that were target marketed to the Black community have been banned due to the excess deaths caused by their consumption. It’s tough to lose a beloved pet, happiness is the best therapy; brighter days lay ahead. How much is enough? Humans always want more yet stay needy no matter how much they have. Buy stocks that look to the future, we did. Meet a truly inspirational wingman who is an athlete and scholar destined for the stars. Learn about her inspirational journey that took her literally out of this world.
May 3, 2022
36 min
Drew the third (legally) skips town to see Drew the fourth and fifth. You can take practically anything back at Costco without any hassle; and better yet, you can get all the dog food your heart desires now. If you want to distinguish yourself in business, make sure you provide quality customer service.A court struck down Covid mask mandates; will there be a price to pay? Ever wonder why certain immigrant ethnic groups in the U.S. gravitate towards particular endeavors to make money? Ship life is far tougher than THUG LIFE; your Wingmen lived to tell the tale. Even thought death will touch us all, make sure you don’t die prematurely while you’re still alive.The world is dependent on computer chips and others things from a small number of sources. Without more diversification in the supply chain, one can expect future wars, environmental changes, and any significant geopolitical friction to disrupt the flow of goods and materials even more.
Apr 26, 2022
41 min
If you are into a fresh cool yoga, and meditation check out Chelsea Jackson Roberts on the Peleton App. The terrible subway shooting in Brooklyn, New York was carried out by a mentally sick person who may have drawn inspiration from the movies. Talks about the nations of Sweden and Finland joining NATO is making Russia nervous to the point they are issuing threats to the world. With a proliferation of guns, road rage as well as crazy driving is raging out of control everywhere, so keep your head on a swivel. Elon Musk wants to own the internet and now Twitter all for the sake of “free speech” says Elon. Jackie Robinson was an American Treasure and Icon to the people who fight against inequality. He was so much more than just a baseball player.
Apr 19, 2022
37 min
Dr. Paul cheats death once again by staying upright at the zoo. Check out Factor.com; it’s a food delivery service that makes good stuff. Do a little Yoga to Jazz, Gospel or even the Blues every once in awhile, for better health. Amazon plans on putting up thousands of satellites of its own making near earth space more crowded. Costco has placed limits on dog food. Truck drivers are needed with serious incentive pay being offered. Tiger Woods is like a cat with nine lives, but even more resilient. Billionaires and people with big money work a lot, in one way or another. If you are a billionaire like Kanye, $8.5 million is chump change. Meet a wingman who is helping young people create shoes as popular as the Jordan brand in Detroit.
Apr 12, 2022
36 min
Drew is still pinning his hopes on improved internet connectivity with Elon Musk’s Star Link System. There’s a difference between eating healthy and eating good. A New Orleans Oyster Po’-Boy is an example of eating good. Its got so much fat, carbohydrates, and sodium it should be called an Oh-Boy. If you ever get to attend the Grammy Awards, it’s always best to keep your seat while the ceremony is going on. The slap, heard around the world really made no sound but it did leave its own global imprint and was a seriously bad-look. Think before acting. When the new Covid booster shots become available, the Wingmen are going to roll up their sleeves and take it. How many people knew there is a Reeses All Star game for the nation’s top college basketball senior players? If you still have DVD’s or know what they are……. then you are officially old. Some states are pressing to end the requirement for a Weapons Carry-permit; just what we need when people are crazier than ever. Do yourself a favor and watch the movie Glory starring Denzel Washington, you’ll be glad you did.
Apr 5, 2022
26 min
Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite system will finally give Drew a good internet connection. Costco sells good food and great tires. The big tornado that hit downtown New Orleans is just a continuation of a weather pattern that will get increasingly intense. A degree in the hard sciences and fields of study requiring hard thinking pays more than easy stuff and fluff. Professional athletes also make big money, with some earning a lot more than others depending on level of skill and the particular sport. War in the Ukraine rages on with the threat of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons being introduced to seal the deal. If we could only reincarnate the movie and TV secret agents of the 1960s who fought and defeated Russian threats every week….all in less than one hour. Spring break in Miami Beach is so out of hand the authorities have declared a State of Emergency in the wake of shootings and a rash of violence fueled by drugs, alcohol and generalized craziness. This wingman is truly selfless and dedicates his all, to others in need.
Mar 29, 2022
35 min
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX is finally coming to Drew. The improvement in connection quality and speed will improve everything internet related. Elon Musk has challenged Vladimir Putin to a bout called “single combat”, assumedly over the future of Ukraine. The oddsmakers would probably favor Putin. Basketball is in the news internationally because the case of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner will be under investigation for at least two more months while she awaits trial. College basketball is very intense for a few weeks as the search of this year’s ultimate champion continues through a process of elimination. Retired athletes that return to their sport are stories of inspiration for the common person. But fighters, in particular, who expose themselves to being hit on the head risk additional damage to shows up as they age. HBCU’s are receiving bomb threats as fears of the emergence of truly intelligent thought continues to spread across the land. This wingman is a young teenager about to graduate college in two technical fields.
Mar 22, 2022
33 min
Getting in a good workout is a great way to start the day. If you want to keep your strength and flexibility as you get older, get physical.The war in the Ukraine has resulted in charges of war crimes against the Russians. Only time will tell if Russia’s president Vladimir Putin will face a trial in the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands.Poland attempts to donate fighter planes to Ukraine but the US Pentagon nixes the deal.Is it people, service, profit or the other way around? Starbucks & McDonalds were still serving food in Russia after they said they would join an international boycott of services.It’s tough to be caught in an international crossfire; just ask WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner.Even though gasoline prices are higher, electric vehicles are going to be pricier too. Most of the nickel, a metal that is an essential part of the battery in an EV comes from………Russia!Trying to be slick and defrauding the US Government for a trinket here and there is not worth going to jail for years and paying a million dollar fine to boot.Steve Harris was a beautiful human being and a truly fine man many will never know. Some of us had the honor of being his friend. Good wingmen never die, they just fly away!!!!!!!
Mar 15, 2022
36 min
Only a few people have a relationship with royalty. Drew knows a prince in shining armor. Stay in shape, so you don’t get out of shape. Russia unleashes shock & awe on its next door neighbors in the Ukraine with devastating consequences and poses threats to the rest of the world.How much do lawyers charge for a trial over breakfast? The CDC issues new guidance about masks and gives recommendations that removes the strict mandates that have been in place for the last two years. Climate change is accelerating and some damage will be irreversible sooner than thought unless changes are made. There are dialects of the English language that sound like a foreign tongue to other English speakers depending on the region they are from. You can make good money in the stock market when it appears to be crashing. The Felicity Ace cargo ship now lies at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean filled with luxury vehicles that won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.It’s important to maintain good relationships with people because life is as precious as it is fragile.
Mar 8, 2022
35 min
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