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[WATCH] Never Ever Surf in New York City's East River

2026-08-26T12:00:00-04:00

After a night of storms in New York City, the host heads to Brooklyn via the Williamsburg Bridge, reminiscing about a past skateboarding accident there. He arrives at Bushwick Inlet Park to meet two friends, including avid surfer Ben Gravy, who are attempting to surf the small waves of the East River. Ben shares that he started his YouTube surfing channel in 2015 to maintain sobriety and now does it out of pure love for the sport. The host then transitions to a philosophical discussion about social media and creativity, referencing the book Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein. He uses an analogy of potato chips as social media—tasty initially but ultimately unfulfilling and distracting. He highlights filmmaker Christopher Nolan's choice to avoid smartphones to maintain focus, calling digital devices “digital shackles.” Inspired by this, the host removed social media from his phone, which he believes has increased his own creative output and allowed for more meaningful experiences, contrasting them with the "brain numb" feeling after endless scrolling.

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[WATCH] The Ocky Way: How one NYC deli took over the internet

2026-07-30T12:00:00-04:00

This video features Rahim Mohamed, better known as "General Ock," the owner of The Ocky Way Gourmet Deli in Red Hook, Brooklyn. He shares his inspiring journey from a challenging youth to becoming a successful deli owner who has captivated millions online. Rahim recounts how he transformed his life through hard work and dedication, choosing business over the streets. The video offers a tour of his vibrant deli, showcasing its unique offerings like custom sandwiches, fresh juices, and delicious cakes. He also reveals the original, smaller space of his deli, which is now being converted into a podcast studio. Rahim discusses how his creative, over-the-top sandwich creations and engaging personality, particularly through a viral video of a bacon, egg, and cheese on a honey bun, propelled his deli into global internet fame, attracting celebrities like Ed Sheeran and Kai Cenat. He emphasizes the importance of positivity, belief in God, and spreading good messages through his platform, making a name for himself "The Ocky Way."

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2022-06-21T09:01:54-04:00

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