Paul Wants $$ From Qatar (and other hilarious Substack posts)

Paul Wants $$ From Qatar (and other hilarious Substack posts)

Author: Paul Ollinger May 23, 2025 Duration: 26:55
This week, Paul reads his three most recent Substack posts, including:


A very funny take on Qatar's bribery of pretty much every institution in America,

How his dog's feel about castration, and

Why many of us will have our TikTok handles on our tombstones.


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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Substack

02:48 Exploring Qatar's Influence and Ethics

06:02 Proposal for a Qatari Comedy Club

08:57 Corporate Life Lessons from Dogs

12:00 Navigating Career Changes and Authenticity

18:11 The Impact of Social Media on Identity

23:10 A Humorous Obituary for the Future

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