Mega Millions is currently sitting at an estimated jackpot of 1.1 BILLION dollars! Even with a cash payout and Uncle Sam taking his cut, that is some serious F U Money. Like everyone else, Zack and Phil have been daydreaming about what they would do if they won the big jackpot and ponder if money truly can buy happiness... What would you do with a billion dollars? Buy your tickets and daydream with us on this week's episode of The Disconnect ..read more

Our two party system is flawed. Politicians are corrupt and we continue to repeat a never ending pattern of being forced into voting for the lesser of two evils. It's the same story every election cycle yet we as Americans remain optimistic that someday we will have a Democracy that truly works for the people it represents. Unfortunately, this day never seems to come. As we become more divided by identity politics our culture becomes primed for a shift that could lead to a complete breakdown of society as we know it. But is there a solution? What if we took the emotion, corruption, self intere ..read more

Coming off of 4th of July, we shouldn't lose sight of what led up to the Revolution. No taxation without representation! As hard working American Citizens, we are finding ourselves taxed around every corner. Probably more than you would even care to realize. Are we getting the short end of the stick when it comes to our Government plucking our hard earned dollars from our paycheck? And even that isn't enough as we continue to spend more than we collect at the Federal level. Are we starting to reach our breaking point as a nation while we spend ourselves into oblivion? Zack and Phil breakdown t ..read more

Happy 4th of July! As we approach this celebration of America's Independence, we reflect on the current state of our Country. Are the ideals we once held to be true about what makes America one of the greatest countries today still alive and well or have we veered off course and lost our way? America is still young by comparison to other nations but there is no doubt we're experiencing an identity to crisis...but are we headed towards reaching our fullest potential or on the verge of utter collapse? Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect ..read more

Are we nearing a point where technology that was designed to make our lives easier is actually counteracting our ability to be productive? There is a clear disconnect between developers and real world applications that has become more apparent since COVID 19 lockdowns. Are developers the new paper pushers, re-writing code for the sake of filling up their days to collect a check while start ups value analytics and user data over functionality and simplicity? Zack and Phil discuss on this week's episode of The Disconnect ..read more

The biggest rate hike by the Fed in 28 years was announced this week, leaping by .75% compared to the 0.5% rate hikes seen in March and May. And the Central Bank may not be done quite yet as rates are expected to rise four more times this year. Will this move be effective for Powell and the Federal Reserve as they attempt to slow down the economy while we all brace for a recession or have Americans just be accustomed to signing on the dotted line, no matter what the interest rate? Regardless, something needs to give...but is this too much market manipulation or a valid response to years of pri ..read more

Republican vs. Democrat Employer vs. Employee Rich vs. Poor Black vs. White Teacher vs. Parent Detroit vs. Everybody Zack rides solo on this week's episode of The Disconnect and ponders where the real blame should be placed for the current state of our country ..read more

Memorial Day is the official kick off for the Summer travel season. Zack and Phil discuss their plans as they both Go North with the family this weekend. This trip will be a little different though as the FAMS crew gets ready to open the spin off store Third Coast Print in Houghton Lake Michigan. What other surprises will be in "store" this weekend (no pun intended)? Time will only tell... This and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect ..read more

Since COVID 19, people have reported experiencing much more vivid and intense dreams. With the world changing around us, its no surprise that our stress and anxiety is influencing how our sub conscious forms our thoughts while we sleep. There are many types of dreams that can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but why do we all tend to experience similar themes? Are your dreams recurring? Are they pleasant or terrifying? Have you experienced sleep paralysis? What would it look like if we could live stream our dreams and is this the future of analyzing our consciousness? Zack and Phil Disconn ..read more

The crypto market is in a freefall...and stocks aren't doing much better. Large corporations are posting quarterly losses and layoffs are coming in droves. Inflation on the rise...interest rates increasing...the great resignation is over and people are dusting off their resumes in search of a new job. Are these all indicators of a looming recession (that we all know is coming) or will you take advantage and "buy the dip"? Zack and Phil dive into this and more on this week's episode of The Disconnect ..read more