Houston sports takes and humor delivered by Ross Bolen. Apologies not included.
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Tutorials on Tropical and Sidereal Astrology. Want to learn astrology? Learn how to read and understand your birth chart and work with the current planetary transits and energies. Learn about God's clock in the sky. Geocentric Flat Earth advocate and astrologer. Christian Bible Based. BIBLICAL COSMOLOGY, Note: The Podcast ran from March 2023 to November 2024, dropping approx. in the region of around 150 - 200 episodes. I AM WORKING ON UPLOADING THOSE to my WEBSITE here: https://www.astro-chi ...
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Join us as we travel through time, in search for the most iconic year in sports history! Every week, hosts Nick Norris and Justin Knight explore a different year from sports past, and uncover what historic moments and athletes made it so memorable. If you like sports, history and humorous conversations, give us a listen!
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Each week, StrictlyVC Editor-in Chief Connie Loizos and Alex Gove, a former journalist, VC, and operating exec, review the top stories in StrictlyVC and interview a mover and shaker in the world of tech.
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FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath sits down with journalists and filmmakers for probing conversations about the investigative journalism that drives each FRONTLINE documentary and the stories that shape our time. Produced at FRONTLINE’s headquarters at GBH and powered by PRX. The FRONTLINE Dispatch is made possible by the Abrams Foundation Journalism Initiative.
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This is going to be fun. Baseball and life rolled together in one place. What is it that you seek? This is for my friends, family, young athletes and the parents that raise them. Just some sports thoughts and takes from a former pro baseball player. I don’t have all the answers but I have some things that could help for the journey. Follow on social media @seek1stsports everywhere and also Seek First on Facebook.
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Helmets Off is hosted by former NFL and University of Utah football quarterback and reality TV star, Scott Mitchell. In each episode of Helmets Off, Scott has a very personal and candid conversation with success people from all walks of life. The listeners of Helmets Off get to be a fly on the wall of a personal, insightful and unplugged conversation. They get to see their heroes and maybe their enemies from a different, entertaining and moving perspective.
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Whether you work in the Space industry or dreamed about becoming an astronaut as a kid, we all have some sort of a connection to Space. Space enthusiast, Ben Gamble, brings you a weekly podcast all about Space. Although Ben currently works in events and hospitality, he has always had an interest in the Space industry. As a preliminary jump into the Space world, Ben created this podcast to explore what goes on in the industry with the dream of launching his own Space tech company later in lif ...
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A group of homies breaking down green, sports, and every other thing that comes to mind.
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All of Eurogamer's podcasts under one roof. Subscribe here for the weekly Newscast show, the in-depth interview series One-to-One, and the occasional one-off. Newscast is hosted by Eurogamer editor-in-chief Tom Phillips, and discusses the biggest goings-on in games. And One-to-One is hosted by associate editor Bertie Purchese, who finds fascinating people from around the world of games to talk to. Find out more about supporting Eurogamer on the website: https://www.eurogamer.net/subscribe
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Competing in the post-Humane AI wearables era with Sandbar CEO Mina Fahmi
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25:01This week on StrictlyVC Download, we’re sharing a conversation from our event in Palo Alto, where TechCrunch reporter Marina Temkin spoke with Mina Fahmi, the founder and CEO of Sandbar, and Toni Schneider of True Ventures. Mina Fahmi is the CEO and co-founder of Sandbar, a startup building the Stream ring—an AI wearable designed to capture your wh…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans winning their eighth straight game with a 20-16 road victory over the San Diego Chargers, C. J. Stroud’s ridiculous first five minutes, the defense staying stout, potential postseason matchups, concerns for the team as we approach the playoffs, and the upside of potentially not winning the division. Video Pro…
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Building and losing iRobot: Why Colin Angle thinks the FTC is to blame
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25:23This week on StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos spoke with Conlin Angle, the founder and former CEO of iRobot. Fom his living room into a household name, Angle spent 30 years turning iRobot into one of the most pioneering companies in the robotics industry stepping down as CEO following the failed Amazon acquisition. In this conversation, he unpack…
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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 4: From Protest to Power
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26:21RFK Jr. ascends to the top ranks of government. Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk examine his alliance with President Donald Trump, his rise to Secretary of Health and Human Services, and his efforts to turn his long-held beliefs into federal policy—concluding FRONTLINE’s serialized adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr.…
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X-Light's Nicholas Kelez and Pat Gelsinger on government-backed chips
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24:43Pat Gelsinger spent 35 years across two stints at Intel, most recently as CEO. Nicholas Kelez is the CEO of X-Light, a semiconductor startup developing breakthrough EUV laser technology for next-generation chipmaking. In this conversation, they unpack what it takes to wake Moore's law from its nap, why the U.S. government just became X-Light's seco…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans winning their sixth straight game with a 40-20 trouncing of the Arizona Cardinals, C. J. Stroud returning to form, Nico Collins continuing to dominate, Jawhar Jordan coming out of nowhere, Dalton Schultz going off, the defense still holding it down, and more. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: …
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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 3: A Movement Finds Its Moment
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44:41As COVID-19 upends daily life, RFK Jr. emerges as a leading voice of dissent. Continuing FRONTLINE’s serialized audio adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr., Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk examine how the pandemic unified his beliefs, expanded his audience, and propelled him from the fringes into the national spotlight.…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets continuing to play well despite the absence of key players, the importance of Steven Adams, Kevin Durant’s leadership, Reed Sheppard’s development, Amen Thompson’s new role, the upcoming schedule, and more. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by…
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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 2: Public Purpose, Private Turmoil
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40:06RFK Jr. emerges from a turbulent adolescence determined to reclaim his legacy. Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk trace his rise as an environmental advocate—and the private contradictions that complicated his public mission—continuing FRONTLINE’s serialized audio adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr.…
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Brain-computer interfaces are coming faster than you think
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30:11This week on StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos spoke with Science Corp founder Max Hodak to discuss how brain-computer interfaces are arriving faster than anyone realizes. The Neuralink co-founder and former president shares how his company recently achieved what may be the biggest breakthrough in vision restoration in decades, enabling 80% of bli…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans shutting down the Kansas City Chiefs in a pivotal 20-10 prime time road win, the defense devastating Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense, C. J. Stroud showing flashes of brilliance, Nico Collins catching fire, the remaining schedule, and more. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.c…
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The Rise of RFK Jr., Part 1: From Hickory Hill to Heartache
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37:11How did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. evolve from Democratic political heir to MAGA-aligned power player? Host Raney Aronson-Rath and filmmaker Michael Kirk trace his path from Hickory Hill to the Trump administration and introduce FRONTLINE’s serialized audio adaptation of The Rise of RFK Jr.By GBH
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Why Kevin Hartz is betting big on teenage founders
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19:13In this episode, TechCrunch's editor-in-chief, Connie Loizos, sits down with Kevin Hartz, the serial entrepreneur behind Zoom and Eventbrite who's now managing partner of A-Star Capital, a $300 million generalist fund. Recorded live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Kevin shares his unique perspective as a founder, investor, and LP—discussing why staying…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans taking down the Indianapolis Colts to win their fourth straight, a narrowing AFC South race, the return of C. J. Stroud, another dominant day from Will Anderson Jr. and the defense, and the referees pooping the bed.Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented…
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In this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch, host Raney Aronson-Rath speaks with longtime FRONTLINE correspondent Evan Williams, director of The Rise of Germany’s New Right. Together, they unpack how the hardline Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has surged in popularity, drawing young voters on TikTok, capitalizing on economic anxiety, and reframi…
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Equity: Startups should rethink how they pursue sales and traction, according to VC Tim Chen
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29:39This week we're sharing an interview from our friends over at Equity. After a small startup exit and being turned down by every VC firm he applied to, Tim Chen began angel investing and eventually stumbled into raising his own fund. Now, as the solo investor behind Essence VC, he just closed his fourth fund at $41 million "without even trying." C…
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TEXANS TAKE DOWN BILLS WITH DAVIS MILLS!!!
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31:39Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans getting a massive win over the Buffalo Bills, the defense absolutely dominating Josh Allen, Davis Mills going 3-0 with C. J. Stroud out, the team’s playoff chances, and the upcoming schedule.Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: Bole…
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Astro Teller isn’t afraid of killing ideas; here’s why
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30:56TechCrunch’s editor-in-chief, Connie Loizos, sits down with Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at Alphabet’s X, to explore what it takes to build a factory for truly radical innovation. Astro reveals the three components that define a true moonshot—a huge problem, a science fiction-sounding solution, and a glimmer of breakthrough technology—and why…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans scoring 26 unanswered fourth quarter points to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-29 and save their season, Davis Mills stepping up when it mattered most, the defense continuing to hold it down, the team’s renewed playoff chances, and a potential QB controversy brewing. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on You…
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Why Harvey's Hardest Problem Isn't AI—It's Multi-Entity Collaboration
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44:57In this episode, TechCrunch’s editor-in-chief, Connie Loizos, and StrictlyVC’s Alex Gove, sit down with Winston Weinberg, co-founder and CEO of Harvey, the legal AI startup that’s quietly become one of the most talked-about companies in Silicon Valley. Winston shares the origin story of how a first-year associate at O’Melveny used GPT-3 for Dungeon…
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Vinod Khosla on softening the blow from AGI, and other future bets
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27:44In this episode recorded live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, TechCrunch's editor-in-chief, Connie Loizos, talks with Vinod Khosla about entrepreneurship in the age of AI and the massive disruptions ahead. They discuss why Khosla believes every profession represents a startup opportunity, his investment thesis of building AI workers rather than tools, …
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Houston Rockets FIRED UP on 5-Game Win Streak
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17:26Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets going on a 5-game winning streak with the number one offense in the NBA, Kevin Durant’s effortless dominance, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson’s continued growth, Josh Okogie coming out of nowhere, and Ime Udoka getting everyone to buy in to a winning brand of basketball. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch o…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans losing 18-15 to the Denver Broncos, C. J. Stroud going down with a concussion, the offense continuing to disappoint the defense, more baffling personnel decisions, perplexing clock management in crunch time, and a very difficult stretch of schedule now threatening to put the Texans out of the playoff race. Vi…
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Roelof Botha on Sequoia, startup building, and Washington -- days before stepping down
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29:45In this episode recorded live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, TechCrunch’s editor-in-chief, Connie Loizos, talks with Roelof Botha about Sequoia’s approach to finding and backing outlier companies — just days before he announced he was stepping down. They discuss why he thinks venture capital isn’t really an asset class, how Sequoia’s partners make inv…
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UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts on pushing his university into the AI age
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23:09This week on Strictly VC Download, Connie Loizos sits down with Lee Roberts, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to discuss his ambitious plan to make AI the university’s “north star” amid a tumultuous year. Roberts walks through his decision to merge UNC’s School of Data Science and Society with its School of Information…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers, C. J Stroud’s monster performance, the defense continuing to dominate, Nick Caley’s offense finally getting somewhere, DeMeco Ryans getting snippy with the media, and what this win means for the team. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@Banging…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets kicking off the NBA Season against the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, how Kevin Durant fit in with the team in his first start, Houston’s super-sized starting lineup, Reed Sheppard’s development, and expectations for this season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.…
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How Hans Swildens pulled off a blockbuster Goldman Sachs sale, and what it means for venture liquidity
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24:00This week's episode of StrictlyVC Download features Hans Swildens, founder of Industry Ventures, discussing his firm's transaction with Goldman Sachs that comes during Industry Ventures' 25th anniversary year. Swildens walks through the 20-year evolution of the Goldman relationship—from LP investor to wealth platform partner to minority stakeholder…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans completely pooping the bed in their 27-19 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, Nick Caley’s offensive play-calling abilities, the nonexistent run game, which coaches are on the hot seat, and adjusting expectations for this season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: Yo…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the Rockets sweeping their 4 preseason games, Kevin Durant fitting in, Reed Sheppard’s potential, and expectations for this NBA season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented…
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Born Poor: A 14-Year Journey into Childhood Poverty and its Consequences
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32:50What happens when you grow up poor in America—and stay in touch with the same filmmaker for more than a decade? FRONTLINE filmmaker Jezza Neumann and documentary participant Kaylie Hegwood reflect on “Born Poor,” a film following three children, including Kaylie, from their lives as “Poor Kids” into young adulthood. Fourteen years after filming beg…
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The politics of AI: OpenAI’s Chris Lehane on AI’s promise and peril
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20:11This week’s episode of StrictlyVC Download was recorded live at the Elevate Festival in Toronto. TechCrunch editor-in-chief Connie Loizos sat down with Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, to discuss the company’s newly launched video generation tool Sora, the complexities of copyright and fair use in AI training, and the massive in…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros cleaning house after a disappointing season ravaged by injuries, firing or not bringing back several key members of the coaching staff and front office, as well as the Houston Rockets beginning the Kevin Durant era with two impressive pre-season showings. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: …
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How Monarch Collective scored some of the biggest early deals in women's sports
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30:43By Connie Loizos & Alex Gove
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros missing the postseason for the first time since 2016, what went wrong this year, whether or not Dana Brown and Joe Espada should be on the hot seat, what the team needs for next season, Framber Valdez entering free agency, and whether or not this was the end of the golden era of Astros baseball. Video Produce…
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How Replit went from $2.8M to $150M ARR by pivoting away from professional developers
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34:35This week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos and StrictlyVC's Alex Gove spoke with with Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit, fresh off the company's $250 million Series C at a $3 billion valuation. They discussed Replit's remarkable journey from hovering around $2.8 million in ARR for years to hitting $150 million—a…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans shutting out the Tennessee Titans 26-0 to improve to 1-3 on the season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Rockets losing Fred VanVleet to ACL surgery, the Texans releasing C. J. Gardener-Johnson, and the Astros potentially missing the postseason. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…
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Google Cloud's COO isn't stressed about landing the AI giants with Francis deSouza
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26:12This week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos is joined by Francis deSouza, the renowned entrepreneur, operator and, since January of this year, COO of Google Cloud. They discuss his goals for Google Cloud and how the company maintains its competitive position by focusing on startups while giants like AWS and Oracle sna…
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Texans LOSE to Jags, Astros SWEPT by Mariners
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38:16Ross Bolen discusses the worst Houston sports weekend of 2025 (so far) where the Texans lost to the Jaguars and fell to 0-3 on the season, and the Astros were swept by the Mariners to all but destroy their chances of winning the AL West. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: …
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros maintaining the Silver Boot for the ninth consecutive season by winning the season series over the Texas Rangers, Yordan Alvarez getting injured again, Zach Cole’s meteoric rise, the imminent return of Isaac Parades, and a season-shaping series up next against the Seattle Mariners. Video Produced by Kade Orri…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, C. J. Stroud’s performance, Nick Caley’s offense, a continued lack of discipline, defensive struggles, and concerns for the season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more ab…
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How the world's energy economics flipped with Al Gore and Lila Preston
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30:26his week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch EIC Connie Loizos sits down with former Vice President Al Gore and Lila Preston to explore their ninth annual Sustainability Trends Report and how the global climate transition is accelerating despite political headwinds. In fact, while traditional media focuses on Trump administration rollbacks, the thre…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros slipping to second place in the AL West, Framber Valdez remaining unreliable, the biggest week of the season so far, and what the ‘stros need for their postseason streak to remain intact. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn mor…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing 2-of-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays, where the ‘stros stand in terms of postseason odds, and who’s to blame for this team’s nonstop struggles over the summer. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad …
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General Catalyst's plan to eat the $16 trillion services market
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30:02This week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch EIC Connie Loizos and StrictlyVC's Alex Gove sit down with Marc Bhargava, partner at General Catalyst, to explore his ambitious $1.5 billion Creation Fund strategy that's targeting the $16 trillion global services economy through AI-powered rollups. They dive into how Bhargava's team proves AI automation…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing their 3-game series to the Arlington Rangers and the Houston Texans dropping their season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Adeo Ressi and Sarah Lacy call B.S. on the shrinking emerging manager narrative
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34:04This week on StrictlyVC Download, TechCrunch EIC Connie Loizos and StrictlyVC's Alex Gove sit down with Adeo Ressi, founder of Decile Group, and Sarah Lacy, the former TechCrunch journalist turned entrepreneur to explore how one of Ressi's newest projects -- VC Lab -- has quietly launched over 800 venture funds worldwide, averaging $12 million each…
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Ross Bolen discusses the Astros 4-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, improvements in the starting pitching department, who’s to blame for offensive inconsistencies, and what’s coming down the pipeline in Sweaty September. Watch on YouTube: Youtube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices.…
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