Best Andrew Altman Podcasts (2025)

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ChatGPT Launches a Spotify Wrapped-Style Year-End Recap 5:02

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OpenAI is introducing a new year-end recap called Your Year with ChatGPT, designed to show users a snapshot of how they interacted with ChatGPT over the past year. The feature mirrors the familiar “Wrapped” format, turning everyday AI use into a shareable, personalized summary. 📊 What the recap includes and why OpenAI is offering it 🔒 What it sugge…

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TIP778: How My Thinking About Investing Evolved in 2025 w/ Kyle Grieve 1:03:19

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Kyle discusses the most important investing lessons he learned in 2025.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:01 - Why “strong convictions, weakly held” is one of the most powerful default frameworks00:09:05 - Why customer loyalty is an underappreciated signal of long-term business quality00:13:42 - Sleuthing a business00:17:15 - Why re…

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Deep Dive: Christmas - From Solstice Ritual to Global Holiday 16:23

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In this episode of Neural Newscast, we trace how Christmas evolved from ancient mid-winter rituals into a Christian feast day and then into a sprawling medieval season marked by sanctioned misrule and social inversion. We examine why December 25 took hold in the West, how older symbols persisted, and what these shifts reveal about power, community,…

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Christmas Travel Whiplash: Mountain Blizzards in the West, Winter Heatwave for Much of the US 4:16

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This week on Neural Newscast, we break down the dramatic weather split shaping Christmas travel: record mountain snowfall in the West and a rare winter heatwave across much of the rest of the country. ❄️ Western mountain corridors face feet of snow and near-zero visibility risks 🔥 Central and Eastern states see temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above n…

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Stereo Current: French Touch Gets Heritage Status 3:26

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Stereo Current is back with a heritage-grade headline: France has officially added French electronic music to its national Intangible Cultural Heritage list, tracing the line from early electronic instrumentation to the French Touch era. 🎛️ The Needle Drop: French electronic music gets formal cultural recognition 🪩 Deep Cuts: Macron’s French Touch …

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#631 - Free Magic 1:04:36

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Theo is back with a special Christmas solo episode to talk about the time he and his siblings tried spying on Santa, the music inside a black heartbeat, and where you can find free magic . He also responds to some of your voicemails and gives a caller advice on how to propose. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://the…

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TECH010: The Real Robotics Timeline w/ Ken Goldberg (Tech Podcast) 58:03

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Ken and Preston examine whether robotics has lost its way, echoing Rodney Brooks’ concerns. They dissect the gap between AI language models and physical robotics, focusing on dexterous manipulation, tactile sensing, and visual feedback. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - Why Ken agrees that robotics may have “lost its way” 00:…

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold vs. Z Fold 7: Bigger Screens, Different Tradeoffs 4:14

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Samsung is pushing foldables in two directions at once: a more experimental tri-fold design that aims for a larger tablet-like canvas, and an updated Z Fold 7 that focuses on polish and practicality. In today’s episode, we break down how they differ based on hands-on impressions and what these choices signal about where foldables are headed. 📱 What…

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OpenAI Researcher Quits, Alleging Economic Research Is Being Soft-Pedaled 4:23

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Today on Neural Newscast: a report says OpenAI is becoming more selective about publishing research that could make AI look economically harmful, prompting at least two resignations from its economics research team. 🧾 Why an OpenAI researcher said the team was starting to feel like a propaganda arm 🏢 How OpenAI’s shift from open research roots to a…

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AI Slop for the Holidays: Why McDonald’s and Coca-Cola’s AI Ads Fell Flat 6:41

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Neural Newscast — Episode Notes Holiday ads are supposed to feel warm, human, and weirdly specific—like they remember you. This episode looks at a recent critique making the rounds: AI holiday ads from big brands like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola that many viewers felt were… well, soulless. We talk about what went wrong, why people noticed instantly, a…

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Hinge Tries AI Icebreakers: A Better First Message, or a Weird New Dating Norm? 3:28

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Hinge is testing AI-powered prompt suggestions designed to help you skip the “hey” and start with something more engaging. In this episode of Neural Newscast, Tessa and Julia break down what the feature does, why it’s arriving now, and how it could reshape first impressions. 🤖 What Hinge’s AI prompts are actually doing (and what they’re not) 💬 How …

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Sam Altman’s Big Bet: AI With “Infinite Memory” 5:14

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argues that the most transformative AI capability may be persistent memory: systems that remember your preferences and past conversations over long periods, reducing repetition and enabling deeper personalization. 🧠 Why “infinite memory” could matter more than better reasoning 🗂️ What ChatGPT’s Memory feature is designed to do…

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US Senators Put Federal Contractors Under the Microscope Over DJI Drone Use 4:37

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US senators are turning up the pressure on DJI drone use by shifting attention to American contractors operating drones on sensitive government sites. In new letters, lawmakers are asking major firms for detailed, project-by-project disclosures about what drones they use, where they fly them, and how the data is handled. 📄 Senators Maggie Hassan an…

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Brown University Police Chief Placed on Leave After Deadly Campus Shooting 3:33

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Brown University has placed its police chief on leave following a deadly mass shooting on campus, as the university and federal officials begin separate reviews of safety and response procedures. 🔎 Brown President Christina Paxson says the move is part of a standard review of campus safety after the attack. 🚓 Police leadership is under scrutiny ami…

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#630 - Stephen Wilson Jr. 2:34:21

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Stephen Wilson Jr. is a musician and songwriter originally from southern Indiana. He was recently nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at the CMAs and his new single “Gary” is out now. Stephen joins Theo to talk about memories from the midwest growing up, his dad’s legacy as a boxer and man, and why it’s never too late to rewrite your own story. …

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What Surprised Us Most In 2025 30:22

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2025 was the year AI stopped feeling chaotic and started feeling buildable. In this Lightcone episode, the YC partners break down the surprises of the year, from shifting model dominance to why the real opportunity is moving back to the application layer, and why the next wave of AI startups may be just getting started.…

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20VC's Big Fat Quiz of the Year: Founder, Fund and Breakout Company of 2025 | Predictions for 2026: The Company to Buy, The Biggest Short | Why Salesforce Could Win 2026 and The Tailwinds NVIDIA Will Face ... 1:09:42

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AGENDA: 03:48 Founder of the Year 2025 06:58 Product of the Year 10:05 Fund of the Year 20:52 Breakout Companies of 2025: Who Made the Biggest Impact? 26:57 Biggest Surprises of 2025 32:57 Predictions for 2026: Top Performing Tech Stocks of the Year 35:25 B2B Stocks to Watch 38:31 Why Salesforce Could Be the Buy of 2026 47:11 Google, Meta, Apple, N…

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RWH064: A Soulful Path To Stellar Returns w/ Nima Shayegh 2:00:25

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William Green talks with Nima Shayegh of Rumi Partners about Lou Simpson’s investing wisdom and the power of ignoring noise to achieve outstanding returns. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:41 - How Nima Shayegh came to see investing as the ultimate intellectual adventure. 00:10:31 - Why investors must go beyond numbers to grasp …

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20Product: On Running's CPO on How to Create Emotion Through Product | Why 99% of Products Fail and How to Create Cults Around Products | The Biggest Product Mistakes On Have Made & Lessons Learned with ... 56:00

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Gérald Marolf is the Chief Product Officer at On Running. Gérald oversees the full range of On's shoes, apparel and accessories to make sure each delivers performance, comfort and style. Before On, Gérald spent over a decade building consumer brands with collaborators such as Microsoft and Ferrari. AGENDA: 00:00 – Why Most "Great Products" Fail to …

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TIP777: The 1999 Dot-Com Bubble w/ Clay Finck 1:10:23

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In this episode, Clay explores the dot-com boom and bust through Roger Lowenstein’s book, Origins of the Crash. The book unpacks how distorted incentives, financial engineering, and speculative excess reshaped markets. By studying this period in market history, investors can better recognize recurring patterns in behavior, incentives, and speculati…

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A Very Flagrant Christmas 1:32:22

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YERRR – it’s a Flagrant Christmas special, and the boys are ashy, blistered, and wildly unhinged. We’re talkin’: – Andrew’s busted lip, Overrated holiday movies, – Gen Z brain rot, and a studio romance?! – Skaters wiping out, crimes before death, and David’s community peen – Plus: the Flagrant Christmas Quiz, hopes for 2026, and the New Yorker of t…

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20VC: Will SpaceX IPO at $1.5TRN | Will Cursor Kill Figma | Lightspeed Raises $9BN | OpenAI: $1BN from Disney, New CRO & #1 App in App Store | Oracle and Broadcom Hit: Now the Time to Buy? 1:22:03

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AGENDA: 03:32 Lightspeed's $9 Billion Fundraise 05:20 The Impact of Mega Funds on Seed VCs 10:09 The Supercycle of Growth and Late-Stage Investments 13:06 Disney Invests $1BN into OpenAI and What It Means 23:19 Oracle Hit Hard: Is Now the Time to Buy 28:34 Broadcom's Market Cap Drop and Anthropic's AI Chip Orders 35:04 Cursor Competes with Figma: T…

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#629 - The Pursuit 1:03:29

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Theo is back with a solo episode to talk about lesbian chauffeurs to heaven, unique monthly challenges, and why being an American isn’t a passive thing. He also reminisces on 2025 and responds to some of your voicemails. ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ---…

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How Intelligent Is AI, Really? 11:59

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ARC-AGI is redefining how to measure progress on the path to AGI - focusing on reasoning, generalization, and adaptability instead of memorization or scale. During this month's NeurIPS 2025 conference, YC's Diana Hu sat down with ARC Prize Foundation President Greg Kamradt to find out why most AI benchmarks fail, how ARC-AGI reveals the limits of t…

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TECH009: Data Centers in Space, AI Education, Haptic Touch Robotics and More w/ Seb Bunney 1:08:55

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This episode explores the intersection of AI with healthcare, space innovation, and education. Preston and Seb discuss personalized genetic analysis, Google's space data centers, haptic touch tech, and the future of simulated realities. They also touch on AI bias, regulation, and how evolving tech might reshape society, purpose, and connection. IN …

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20VC: a16z's David George on How $BN Funds Can 5×, Do Margins & Revenue Matter in AI & the Most Controversial Bet at a16z 1:06:37

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David George is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he leads the firm's Growth investing team. His team has backed many of the defining companies of this era, including Databricks, Figma, Stripe, SpaceX, Anduril, and OpenAI, and is now investing behind a new generation of AI startups like Cursor, Harvey, and Abridge. AGENDA: 03:05 – Why…

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RWH063: Avoid Disaster w/ Howard Marks 1:20:17

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In this episode, William Green chats with multibillionaire investor Howard Marks, the co-founder & co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Since its launch 30 years ago, the firm has grown into a global powerhouse in alternative investments, with $218 billion in assets. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:04:01 - Why Howard Marks ai…

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The End of the Designer–Engineer Divide 42:19

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Head of Design Ryo Lu helped transform Cursor from a feature-layer on top of VS Code into one of the world's leading AI code editors.He joins YC's Aaron Epstein on Design Review to talk about the path that brought him to Cursor, how rapid prototyping reshaped the core product and how he's breaking down the barriers that once separated designers and…

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20Growth: How Wiz Built a $30BN Brand in Enterprise | What Worked vs What Was a Mega Failure: Lessons Learned | Why Marketers Make the Worst CMOs & What To Look for in Growth with Raaz Herzberg 1:16:10

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Raaz Herberg is the Chief Marketing Officer and VP Product Strategy at Wiz, the fastest-growing cloud security company in history. As one of the first 10 employees, Raaz has helped scale the business from nothing to a multi-billion-dollar ARR business. Before Wiz, Raaz was a Senior PM working on Azure at Microsoft. AGENDA: 03:51 What No One Knows A…

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TIP776: Stig Brodersen’s Mental Models & Portfolio Update 1:22:14

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Stig Brodersen to discuss the changes he’s made to his portfolio, why he sold out of Evolution AB, and why he’s bullish on Uber. Clay and Stig also discuss the mental models that Stig has picked up this year, and how our listeners can join us at our live events in Omaha during the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder…

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20VC OGs: SpaceX Valued at $800BN & Harvey Raises $160M at an $8BN Price | Airwallex Raises $330M and The Battle with Keith Rabois | Netflix Acquires Warner Brothers | IPO Market Predictions for 2026 ... 1:31:48

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AGENDA: 03:46 SpaceX's $800 Billion Valuation: A Deep Dive 09:18 IPO Market Predictions for 2026 18:18 Netflix's Bold Move: Acquiring Warner Brothers 27:43 Tiger's New Fund Strategy 33:02 Databricks' Head of AI $500 Million Seed Round 36:38 Harvey Raises $160M at an $8BN Valuation 48:22 Will LLMs Kill the App Layer 01:02:02 Google's AI Capabilities…

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“Diddy Doc is Worse than Life is Prison” | How 50 Cent Ended Diddy's Career 1:21:39

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YERRR – the boys break down the wild Diddy doc and everything it stirred up. From Biggie, Tupac, and the rise of Bad Boy, to power, control, and sociopathy, this doc is WILD and 50 Cent is WILDER for putting this all together! All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE. 0:00 START: Holiday drinking + Don’t care for names 1:56 Cul…

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From Pivot Hell To $1.4 Billion Unicorn 38:46

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In just a few years, James Hawkins took PostHog from an idea hacked together right before YC's W20 deadline to a unicorn powering product analytics for thousands of teams. He joins YC's Brad Flora to talk about surviving six months of "pivot hell," why open-source analytics was the breakthrough, and how PostHog grew from fighting for its first user…

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#628 - Tucker Carlson 2:41:45

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Tucker Carlson is political commentator, podcaster and host of “The Tucker Carlson Show”. He was previously an anchor for Fox News and MSNBC. Tucker returns to talk about why America feels more compromised than ever, what he found most suspicious about the death of Charlie Kirk, and his advice on finding clarity in a world of noise. Tucker Carlson:…

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BTC256: Bitcoin Market Sentiment and Liquidity Cycles w/ Andy Edstrom (Bitcoin Podcast) 1:00:10

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Andy and Preston explore the turbulent world of Bitcoin treasury companies, from MicroStrategy’s bold plays to sector-wide risks and poor performance. They dive into Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, valuation models, and adoption barriers. The episode wraps with discussions on energy, AI, and whether Bitcoin's market cycles are evolving toward stability…

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20VC: Kalshi's $1BN Raise, the Polymarket Feud, and the Battle to Replace Traditional Media 47:55

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Tarek Mansour is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Kalshi, the leader in the world of prediction markets. Just last week, they announced their $1BN raise at an $11BN valuation. In total, they have raised $1.59BN from some of the best, including Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, IVP, Meritech, and more. They also last week announced exclusive partnerships wit…

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TIP775: Why Your Valuation Metrics Might Be Lying to You w/ Kyle Grieve 1:02:34

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Kyle Grieve breaks down Michael Mauboussin’s key insights on combating noise, valuing intangible-rich businesses, using the rule of 40, leveraging checklists and algorithms, understanding base rates, and more. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - How to use the BIN acronym to help you deal with forecasting error 00:14:32 - Four…

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Deep Dive: From the 13th Amendment to Agnes Moorehead — Laws, Legacies, and Mosquitoes - December 6, 2025 8:05

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the 13th Amendment's ratification, classic Hollywood, and mosquito behavior. • 📜 On this day in 1865 the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude across the United States. Sophia and Laura unpack how that legal turning point reshaped societal systems, opened space for civ…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - December 5, 2025 6:39

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News. • A federal appeals court rules on presidential authority to remove certain independent agency officials, according to court records and AP reporting. • UNICEF and WHO warn under‑five mortality progress is at risk without renewed funding and immunization drives. • The White House releases a national securi…

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20VC: Inside Bending Spoons Acquisition Machine: Evernote, Eventbrite, Vimeo | How Evernote Evaluates Acquisitions and New Product Ideas | How Evernote Mastered Product Launches, User Retention and Monetisation ... 1:05:28

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Bending Spoons is the acquisition machine of the tech world. They have acquired the likes of Evernote, Vimeo, Eventbrite, Streamyard and more. However, they never open their gates to the secrets behind Evernote's product machine. Today that changes with Federico Simionato joining 20Product. Fede has been a Product Lead at Bending Spoons for 8 years…

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TIP774: Being Greedy While Others are Fearful w/ Shawn O'Malley 1:29:36

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On today’s episode, Clay is joined by Shawn O’Malley to discuss what he’s learned through hosting The Intrinsic Value Podcast over the past year. They also dive into The Intrinsic Value Portfolio, which includes holdings like Uber, Alphabet, Lululemon, Nike, and Adobe. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:42 - How The Intrinsic Value…

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Deep Dive: Berkeley Hundred Landing, Carlyle’s Reach, and the World’s Busiest Drawbridge - December 4, 2025 7:05

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the 1619 Berkeley Hundred landing, Thomas Carlyle’s influence, and Seattle’s Fremont Bridge. • 📜 The hosts describe the moment in 1619 when thirty-eight English colonists landed at the James River grant called Berkeley Hundred (now Berkeley Plantation), and explore how that specific river-side choice sha…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - December 4, 2025 6:36

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Here’s what we’re following today: 🚔 The FBI says it has arrested a suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case (AP/DOJ). 👥 AP and Ukrainian officials say seven more Ukrainian children reunited with families via a Qatari‑mediated effort. 💡 Reuters: Ofgem approves £28B in UK grid upgrades, raising near‑term bills.…

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20VC: Thrive & OpenAI Partnership | Eventbrite Acquired for $500M | Databricks Raising $5BN at $134BN Valuation: Cheap or Not? | Why SaaS is Like Japan and The TAM Trap in Software 1:12:30

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AGENDA: 04:20 Thrive and OpenAI Partnership 07:14 Databricks Raising $5BN at $134BN Valuation: Cheap or Not? 17:39 Eventbrite Acquired by Bending Spoons for $500M 21:39 Pagerduty's $1BN Market Cap, Just 2x Revenue 26:59 The TAM Trap: Why SaaS Is Like Japan 37:42 Lessons from Companies Hitting $100M ARR 44:57 The Future of Labour Markets is F****** …

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The Akaash Singh Situation Just Got Worse 1:12:36

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This week the boys let Akaash & Jasleen tell their side of the story… and it spirals into absolute madness. Everything is explained, from rosters, to frat parties, to ducking kisses, happy endings, and much much more. All that on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE. 00:00 Akaash’s side the story 00:48 ?????? 1:25 Frat parties & popping that p*…

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#627 - Leanne Morgan 2:00:46

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Leanne Morgan is a stand up comedian and actress. Her new special “Unspeakable Things” and her show “Leanne” are both streaming on Netflix. Leanne joins Theo to talk about surviving some wild years at the University of Tennessee, how her longtime husband Chuck convinced her to do comedy, and what country singer she owes a casserole. Leanne Morgan: …

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Deep Dive: Small Acts, Big Ripples: The Midwife Who Saved Washington, Seurat’s Dots, and Emergency Numbers - December 2, 2025 8:23

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss a trio of human-scale moments that reveal how small details shape larger systems. 📜 On this day in 1777, a midwife stepped in and directly preserved George Washington’s life during a crucial Revolutionary War moment — a reminder that single caregiving acts can pivot the course of history and reframes how…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - December 2, 2025 8:30

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Welcome to NNC Daily News. • AP reports Hong Kong orders an investigation after a deadly high‑rise fire. • Reuters says Hamas will hand over the remains of a hostage in Gaza. • The Philippines expands a flood‑control graft probe, according to the Commission on Audit. • Reuters reports the Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin will visit India for t…

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TECH008: Emerging Tech Overview: Driverless Cars, Image Generation, Energy Infrastructure w/ Seb Bunney (Tech Podcast) 1:13:44

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Seb and Preston explore Tesla's FSD 14.2 advancements and their implications for AI-driven autonomy. They also tackle the ethical, societal, and infrastructural challenges of rapid AI development—from brain-inspired computing to nuclear energy’s role in supporting AGI. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:44 - How Tesla’s FSD 14.2 dra…

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Deep Dive: Agon, Wax Figures, and the Lone Star Flag: A Deep Dive into Cultural Signals - December 1, 2025 7:23

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the intersection of art, memory, and civic symbolism through three focused segments. 📜 On this day in 1957: Benjamin and Matthew discuss the New York City Ballet premiere of Agon — the landmark collaboration between Igor Stravinsky and George Balanchine, how their trust and melding of modernist score and…