$1M Trading Cards Heist, Trevor Milton Returns, The Death Of Common Courtesy | Diet TBPN

Overview

This episode dives into a $1 million trading card heist outside PSA's headquarters, the controversial return of Trevor Milton with his new private jet venture, the decline of etiquette in air travel, and the challenges of electric SUVs in the luxury market. The hosts also discuss the psychology of peak performance in sports through a unique goalie interview.

Notable Quotes

- If these cards are so valuable, why aren't you using Brinks? You're gonna trust FedEx? – Jordi Hays, on the PSA trading card heist.

- Your life is dependent on the quality and reliability of these planes. Why would anyone buy this product unless it was the only one in the category? – Jordi Hays, on Trevor Milton's private jet venture.

- Airplanes are the new Greyhound buses. People are underdressed, unbathed, and overserved. – John Coogan, quoting Andy Kessler on the decline of airplane etiquette.

🎴 The $1 Million Trading Card Heist

- Thieves broke into a FedEx truck parked outside PSA's California headquarters, stealing three pallets of graded trading cards valued at nearly $1 million.

- John Coogan and Jordi Hays speculated on the possibility of an inside job, given the truck was left unattended for 60–90 minutes.

- PSA deactivated the stolen cards' certification numbers, rendering them unsellable in legitimate markets, though black market sales remain a concern.

- PSA plans to compensate affected collectors based on their chosen insurance coverage, but Jordi Hays criticized PSA for relying on FedEx instead of a more secure service like Brinks.

✈️ Trevor Milton’s Private Jet Comeback

- Former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton, pardoned after a fraud conviction, is now leading Cyberjet, a private jet company.

- Milton acquired an FAA-certified jet program from the 1980s and is pitching a high-speed, cost-effective private jet.

- Jordi Hays questioned the viability of the venture, citing Milton’s controversial past and the challenges of selling to discerning private jet buyers.

- The hosts debated the practicality of Milton’s decision to develop in-house avionics instead of using established systems, calling it a wild bet.

🛫 The Death of Airplane Etiquette

- The hosts discussed a Wall Street Journal op-ed lamenting the decline of manners on airplanes, from loud phone calls to barefoot passengers.

- John Coogan and Jordi Hays joked about solutions like quiet sections on planes or assigning a window operator to manage light preferences for all passengers.

- They also debated whether airlines should provide free eye masks and the merits of auctioning off seats during boarding.

🚙 The Challenge of Electric SUVs

- The hosts reviewed the new Mercedes AMG GT63 electric SUV, which boasts 1,153 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 2.4 seconds.

- Jordi Hays predicted the SUV would struggle in the market, citing high depreciation and competition from other luxury brands like Lamborghini and McLaren.

- They discussed the challenges of electric SUVs, including range anxiety and the practicality of electric vehicles in off-grid or cold environments.

🏒 The Psychology of Sports Performance

- The hosts analyzed a unique post-game interview with a hockey goalie who described his reliance on his unconscious brain to perform at his best.

- Jordi Hays related the goalie’s experience to his own moments of flow while surfing, emphasizing the importance of being present.

- John Coogan praised the interview for its authenticity, contrasting it with typical sports clichés.