Latest Developments: March 14, 2025 - A Compilation of Miscellaneous News Items

**Rockin' It with Michael Lewis. I recently had the ball to chat up the one and only Michael Lewis on the AoM podcast, hitches, for discussion on his latest podcast venture, "Against the Rules". At the time of our conversation, he was knee-deep in the season, and I couldn't help but continue to tune in to the juicy episodes—they're gold, mate. One particular episode that left me in stitches was when Lewis revealed the dramatic outcome of giving his 17-year-old son, who must've been a lucky little bastard, a cool $5,000 to dabble in online gambling. All I can say is it's a gut-busting spectacle. The series as a whole will open your eyes to the rise of a potential new addiction crisis in America, making a solid argument that the world of online gambling could soon resemble a casino hell.

**ED Pills: New Addiction Frontier. Katherine Dee dives deep into the inner workings of the ED pill industry, uncovering how these performers' best friends have become the go-to solutions for the zoomer crowd. With sleek, minimalist ads and covert delivery options, theaging-old drugs are having a Gen-Z revival. A quick glance at telehealth platforms shows a staggering 1,700% increase in visits over just two years. The question on everyone's mind is, do these youngins' raging hormones legitimately need chemicals to keep it going or is big pharma cashing in on performance pressure and warped expectations fostered by smutty videos? Apparently, some young men are visiting the doc for ED when they're not even clinically impotent, suffering from psychological barriers instead. Today's culture of "optimization," where average isn't up to snuff, creates demand for medical interventions that might be unnecessary.

*The Hot Harrington Jacket.* The warm days of spring have arrived in Tulsa, bringing that classic mixed bag of sunshine and chill. Call me bias, but my trusty Orvis Harrington jacket is my go-to piece for managing the fluctuating temps. The Harrington jacket has been a timeless classic in men's fashion, and when I don my old buddy, it makes me feel as cool as a cucumber on a shitstorm. Orvis no longer manufactures this ace jacket, but take a gander at this bad boy**—a steal at the price.

*Borgata: Clash of Titans* by Louis Ferrante. I've had Louis Ferrante as a guest on the AoM podcast not once, but twice! First to discuss his illustrious career as a Gambino family guy, and later to chat about the first volume of his epic mafia trilogy. The sequel is now out, covering the tumultuous 1960-1985 era when the mob faced some major threats from both external forces and internal power struggles. Ferrante's unique perspective as an ex-made man offers an insider's view into these turbulent times that are often shrouded in speculation and cinematic flare. His examination of the mob's potential ties to the Kennedy assassinations and speculations on Jimmy Hoffa's fate is nothing short of fascinating. If you're a fan of American history, have a ticket for the crime train, or just love engrossing reads that would make Dan Brown blush, pick up this book.

This week's Dying Breed newsletter featured Sunday Firesides: The Loudest Part of Yourself and an insightful interview with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis.

Quote of the Week:The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.

― J.M. Barrie

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Michael Lewis' latest podcast venture, "Against the Rules," delves into various aspects of relationships, including the potential new addiction crisis in America from online gambling.
In the episode of "Against the Rules," Lewis shares a humorous anecdote about his 17-year-old son's experience with online gambling.
The ED pill industry is under scrutiny as it experiences a Gen-Z revival, with concerns about big pharma's exploitation of performance pressure and warped expectations among young men.
The rise of telehealth platforms is contributing to a dramatic increase in ED pill-related visits, yet some question whether these young men are genuinely impotent or suffering from psychological barriers.
The Orvis Harrington jacket, a timeless fashion piece, is the go-to choice for managing fluctuating temperatures during spring, making the wearer feel as cool as a cucumber amid the chaos.
In "Borgata: Clash of Titans," Louis Ferrante provides an ex-made man's unique perspective on the mob's internal power struggles and external threats during the 1960-1985 period, including speculations about the Kennedy assassinations and Jimmy Hoffa's fate.
The Dying Breed newsletter highlights a variety of topics, such as Sunday Firesides and interviews with authors like Michael Easter, who wrote The Comfort Crisis.
The quote of the week, by J.M. Barrie, reflects on the discrepancy between the life story one intends to write and the one that ultimately gets written.
Fashion, technology, and entertainment blend in recent newsletters with oddments such as "Odds & Ends: January 24, 2025," "Odds & Ends: March 15, 2024," and other related posts.