Jay Mandel

04/17/2026

Did I tell you I am over the Savannah Bananas?

How the Savannah Bananas Perfected Spectacle and What Their Success Reveals About Our Dopamine-Driven Culture

03/14/2026

Who can love you like Nabate… nobody.

Ran into Grammy Award-winner Nabate Isles, shared a drink, and the vibe instantly felt like a late-night slow jam. 🍸

03/07/2026

he’s having a special guest tonight DJ Hollywood

02/21/2026

Friday night done right.

4.8-rated Dominican spot.
Plates coming out hot.
Bachata in the background.
Bad Bunny on the speakers.

across the table.
Gavin laughing.
Rice, beans, pernil, and zero rush to be anywhere else.

Que rico.

02/01/2026

Meanwhile in Barbados with

01/27/2026

You’re never fully dressed without a smile…

01/18/2026

Spent the day with a friend I’ve known since 8th grade.

We met at synagogue in the morning, then he gave me a proper tour of Central Park. We walked, talked, and caught up after not seeing each other in years. Really glad we did, and looking forward to more of this.

01/04/2026

showed up in full force to their first Robotics competition—and made it count.

10th place finish.
A Design Award.
And a notebook full of ideas for what comes next.

Not bad for a debut. This is how real programs start: show up, build, learn, and leave better than you arrived.