# 162: Gin & Juice Podcast | Don't Be Dumb, Invest like Shaq & Love Is Blind Chaos

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Podcast: [GIN & JUICE Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gin-juice-podcast-5705702)
Published: 2026-03-12T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8872272
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Duration seconds: 5164

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