Welcome back to The Conversationalist for Episode 70 — the so-called platinum episode. Ryan, Kelvin, Mark, and Rich kick things off with classic group banter before getting into what the boys have been up to lately, including Rich’s brewery ad, airsoft at Yeg Soft, rage rooms, nerf rooms, escape rooms, and why half these activities are fun but way too expensive.

From there, the conversation shifts into March Madness, NBA injuries, and one of the better sports discussions of the episode: how NIL money and the transfer portal are changing college sports, why more athletes may stay in school longer, and how different the system is now compared to the old sit-out rules.

Later in the episode, the guys pivot into movies, with Kelvin giving his take on Project Hail Mary, comparing it to Interstellar, and breaking down why he thinks it may ac ...