Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-barnett-424a10182/
Alex's Instagram: @ale.xbarnett
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Welcoming Alex
1:21 - What's up with Alex?
2:44 - Yes/No graph
4:41 - Has Alex been on a podcast before?
5:57 - Alex's early life
6:55 - Moving houses
8:06 - (sidebar) Covid affecting classes
9:23 - (sidebar) Alex's car crash
12:15 - Alex's parents
12:55 - Going to Russia
14:14 - Differences between Russia and US
15:48 - Seeing a tank in Russia
17:26 - How crypto helped Alex's family during Russia/Ukraine conflict
20:37 - When Alex first got started in bowling
21:46 - Alex's involvement in bowling at U of Iowa
24:59 - Learning bowling from his dad
26:57 - Getting close to bowling a perfect game
28:44 - Alex's best score in bowling so far
31:04 - The time Brandon beat Alex in bowling
32:00 - How I met Alex in 2017
32:52 - How Alex decided to apply for a job at Marriott
35:15 - How Brandon decided to apply for a job at Marriott
37:16 - Interview process
40:35 - Alex's first shift at Marriott
42:32 - Brandon's first two shifts at Marriott
45:43 - Alex working before he even had a uniform
47:07 - (sidebar) current Marriott banquet staff
48:54 - The old Marriott staff
50:21 - Paranormal Expo and other events at Marriott
53:15 - Staff eating during the banquet events
54:26 - Banquet housemen having different/strange hobbies
56:30 - Working alone vs. with other housemen
57:33 - Best way to finish taking apart a dance floor
58:18 - Summer 2019, the beginning of the end
58:48 - Brandon gets caught at Perkins trying to get more pancakes
59:41 - OG Alex's drink order at Buffalo Wild Wings
1:00:35 - Brandon starts working hotel shuttle
1:00:58 - Going on the roof of Marriott
1:03:05 - Typing essays during my shuttle shift
1:03:53 - Working weddings today vs. back then
1:05:08 - The most chill shifts to work / late night
1:06:01 - "I really don't care at this point"
1:07:31 - Employee benefits
1:07:55 - OG Crew 3.0
1:08:43 - Getting snowed in overnight at Marriott
1:09:40 - Tiktok video saves Marriott from potential lawsuit
1:11:02 - Brandon's last shift at Marriott
1:12:31 - The way Brandon ended his employment at Marriott
1:13:29 - Alex working at Marriott during Covid and Derecho
1:17:23 - Concluding the episode, plans for next time
1:17:53 - Getting involved in U of Iowa Crypto Club
1:19:51 - Where to find Alex / social media
1:21:40 - What's Kochin: Sports
1:24:18 - What's Kochin: Finance
1:26:27 - What's Kochin: Technology
1:27:33 - What's Kochin: Video Games
1:29:16 - Outro
What's Kochin? is a podcast created by Brandon Koch that centers around sports, finance, technology, and video games. Guests are welcome to make an appearance on the show, just follow and DM me on social media at @Whats_Kochin. New episodes on Wednesdays!
