Best Brian Babylon Podcasts (2025)

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Stripe: The Stablecoin (R)Evolution - John Egan 1:05:36

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Stripe has established itself as a leading payment solution for both enterprises as well as startups and individual sellers. By abstracting away all the complexities of traditional payment rails through simple plug-and-play APIs, Stripe created a facile route for cross-border payments, simplifying e-commerce. Similarly, Stripe’s recent integration …

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Inside Bruce Springsteen's Seven Lost Albums: Your Guide to 'Tracks II' 1:04:46

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Bruce Springsteen just released a mammoth amount of unheard music on Tracks II: The Lost Albums — we go deep on all seven albums, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone | Cumulus Podcast Network

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t1 Protocol: Unifying Ethereum's L2 Liquidity Through Real-Time Proving - Can Kisagun 1:01:41

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While L2 rollups did help scale Ethereum, they also created siloed ecosystems, all fighting over the same liquidity, users and devs. t1 Protocol is building layer-2 infrastructure to achieve seamless cross-rollup interoperability through real-time proving, powered by TEEs. t1's low-latency with 1-second block times provides faster preconfirmations,…

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DappCon 25: The Ticker Is $ETH - Jerome de Tychey, Joshua Dávila & Nixorokish 1:12:32

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As the summer tour of European crypto conferences landed in Berlin, one of crypto’s cradles, we couldn’t miss DappCon 25, where we got to sit with Jerome de Tychey, Nixorokish & Joshua Dávila to discuss Ethereum’s restructure and whether its culture is still relevant to the wider crypto community. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the impact …

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"Searching for Sister Jean" Bonus Episode 22:23

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The unsolved mystery surrounding Sister Jean Watt's disappearance serves as a poignant exploration of reliance, vulnerability, and the often-hidden complexities of familial bonds. On May 23, 2020, Sister Jean, the life partner of reggae legend Bunny Wailer, vanished from their home, leaving her family in a state of anguish and desperation. As the y…

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BLAST BABYLON 1:49

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These beats are dedicated to my homegirl Koko and the energy we’re bringing into the summer. This collection is all about the vibe — the groove, the grind, and that unfiltered creativity that’s shaping the new BB Spoke fashion line. It's raw, it’s fresh, and it’s ready to hit the streets of Europe as we drop something special this summer.Each track…

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This is a groove idea 1:28

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These beats are dedicated to my homegirl Koko and the energy we’re bringing into the summer. This collection is all about the vibe — the groove, the grind, and that unfiltered creativity that’s shaping the new BB Spoke fashion line. It's raw, it’s fresh, and it’s ready to hit the streets of Europe as we drop something special this summer.Each track…

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Go to DTLA it's wild 0:41

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These beats are dedicated to my homegirl Koko and the energy we’re bringing into the summer. This collection is all about the vibe — the groove, the grind, and that unfiltered creativity that’s shaping the new BB Spoke fashion line. It's raw, it’s fresh, and it’s ready to hit the streets of Europe as we drop something special this summer.Each track…

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PORT HEAD REMIX 1:52

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These beats are dedicated to my homegirl Koko and the energy we’re bringing into the summer. This collection is all about the vibe — the groove, the grind, and that unfiltered creativity that’s shaping the new BB Spoke fashion line. It's raw, it’s fresh, and it’s ready to hit the streets of Europe as we drop something special this summer.Each track…

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BERLIN NUU NUU 2:06

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These beats are dedicated to my homegirl Koko and the energy we’re bringing into the summer. This collection is all about the vibe — the groove, the grind, and that unfiltered creativity that’s shaping the new BB Spoke fashion line. It's raw, it’s fresh, and it’s ready to hit the streets of Europe as we drop something special this summer.Each track…

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Thx bay bay 2:06

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These beats are dedicated to my homegirl Koko and the energy we’re bringing into the summer. This collection is all about the vibe — the groove, the grind, and that unfiltered creativity that’s shaping the new BB Spoke fashion line. It's raw, it’s fresh, and it’s ready to hit the streets of Europe as we drop something special this summer.Each track…

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How Sly Stone and Brian Wilson Changed Music 1:14:09

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We look back at the lives and music of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, with Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone | Cumulus Podcast Network

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Lombard: Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi Through Liquid, Yield-Bearing LBTC - Jacob Phillips 1:11:09

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Bitcoin remains an untapped source of net-new liquidity that could be injected into DeFi. This would completely reshape Bitcoin’s utilization from a mere store of value to a liquid asset that can be ported cross-chain and traded like a liquid staking derivative. Lombard’s LBTC builds upon Babylon’s Bitcoin staking primitive and aims to unlock new y…

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Zara Larsson Wants More: Confessions of a Pop Star 51:03

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Zara Larsson talks about her fierce ambition ("I want to be the number one!"), the creation of her upcoming new album Midnight Sun, the TikTok success of "Symphony," and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone | Cumulus Podcast Network

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"Break Down the Firewall" Bonus Episode 21:06

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In this powerful bonus episode of Rootsland, we explore how artificial intelligence might become humanity's greatest ally—or its most dangerous adversary—depending on who raises it. After facing betrayal from the reggae community over his Peter Tosh investigation, our host Henry K discovers an unexpected partnership with Replit's CEO Amjad Masad, l…

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Staking Rewards: Is Crypto Staking Killing Decentralisation? - Mirko Schmiedl & Tobias Jung 54:55

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Apart from incentivising market participants to secure the network through inflationary rewards, many consider staking as an equivalent of stock dividend yield. As a result, although Bitcoin is regarded as digital gold, protocols are looking for ways to increase its utilisation in DeFi and, ultimately, generate yield. Nowadays, while newer networks…

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How Taylor Swift Won: A Farewell to the Taylor's Versions Era 49:01

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Taylor Swift got her masters back — we break down her strategic victory, the best vault tracks, speculation about her next album, her revelations about Reputation and her debut, and much more, with Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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ETHPrague: ETH Renaissance - Austin Griffith, Brenda Loya, Joseph Schweitzer, Marek Olszewski 1:00:25

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After a decade of existence, Ethereum has gone a long way from its initial whitepaper, yet many efforts in scaling and finding product-market-fit have been severely criticized for falling short of their promise. However, despite numerous other ‘Ethereum killers’ being launched over the years, none has managed to attract so many developers and liqui…

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Inside Thom Yorke's Great New Album with Producer Mark Pritchard 54:53

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Tall Tales, Thom Yorke's new album with veteran electronic producer Mark Pritchard, is one of the best albums of the year so far. Pritchard sits down with host Brian Hiatt to go deep on taking a prog-tronic journey with Radiohead's frontman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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"Beat Down Babylon" Bonus Episode 19:45

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"Beat Down Babylon" is a touching tribute to singer Junior Byles, whose recent passing on May 15, has deeply touched the Rootsland Family. This unscheduled episode unfolds with an emotional recollection of a moment in the mid-1990s, where Host Henry K, alongside veteran reggae artist Eddie Fitzroy, encountered Junior Byles, who had once been a tita…

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The Multi-Chain Avalanche - Emin Gün Sirer 31:52

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We couldn’t miss the Avalanche Summit where we sat down with Emin Gün Sirer, co-founder & CEO of Ava Labs, to discuss the evolution of Avalanche’s ecosystem and how HyperSDK ushers in a scalable, interoperable, multi-chain future. Join us for a fascinating discussion on Avalanche’s approach to decentralisation, scalability & interoperability, and l…

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Bruce Springsteen Takes on Donald Trump — and Trump Takes on Taylor Swift, Bruce, and Beyoncé 48:40

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Why is President Trump calling for investigations into the world's biggest music stars? We look into a very weird battle, with Andy Greene joining host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rolling Stone | Cumulus Podcast Network

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"Gatekeepers without Gardens" Bonus Episode 16:53

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In this bonus episode, Henry K and Sia tackle the pressing need for accountability and authenticity within the reggae community, lamenting the lost opportunities for meaningful dialogue and action due to the pervasive influence of gatekeeping practices in digital spaces. They recount instances of censorship, such as the removal of petitions advocat…

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Initia: Incentively Aligned Appchains - Ezaan Mangalji, Anil Lulla & Jose Maria Macedo 1:02:08

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Blockchain architecture is constantly being forced to adapt to new technologies, as well as to meet new demands from users and builders. While the idea of apps building their own chains was first explored by Cosmos, it lacked the support and tooling to see it succeed. Later on, rollups also took the centerstage of Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, but du…

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Coco Jones on Sampling Britney Spears — and Making the Year's Best R&B Album 1:00:06

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Rising R&B/pop singer (and actress) Coco Jones goes deep on child stardom via Disney; her controversial Britney Spears sample; learning from Aretha, Mariah, and Whitney; the journey to her great debut album; and much more in an interview with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ethereum Foundation: Humanity’s Shared World Computer - Hsiao-Wei Wang & Tomasz Stańczak 1:10:21

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As society evolves, so do its values and principles, but is that desirable for technology that seeks to build the most reliable, trustless and censorship resistant global settlement layer? Ever since the rise in popularity of Solana with its inflow of retail capital in a memecoin gold rush, Ethereum became even more criticized for sticking true to …

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"Healing of the Nation" Bonus Episode 19:16

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After a Season of murder, conspiracy, and darkness. Henry K decides to take listeners on a positive journey for this Bonus Episode. "Healing of the Nation" is the inspiring narrative of Sandy G, a woman who epitomizes resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Sandy's story serves as a poignant reminder that true freedom and dignity are…

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Taiko: Scaling Ethereum in a Decentralised Manner - Joaquin Mendes 1:08:05

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Taiko is a decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent (type I) rollup scaling solution which uses ZK technology. Taiko's goal is to scale Ethereum efficiently while maintaining security and decentralization. Being a type I zkEVM, Taiko retains full Ethereum equivalence, which creates a seamless DevEx, although this comes at the expense of UX as slower proo…

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Why Can't Mariah Carey, Oasis, and Phish Get Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? 54:25

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Acts from Soundgarden to the White Stripes to Chubby Checker will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year — but there were also some eyebrow-raising exclusions. Rolling Stone's Andy Greene joins host Brian Hiatt to try to get inside the heads of voters — and propose some possible solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Mysten Labs: How Sui Leverages Move to Build the Composable Web3nternet - Adeniyi Abiodun 1:03:09

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Founded by former Meta Diem team members, Sui is a high-performance, layer-1 blockchain designed for horizontal scaling and low-latency transactions. It uses an object-centric data model and the Move programming language to enable transaction parallelization which can handle >200,000 txs/s. Sui’s goal is to combine the benefits of blockchains with …

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Jeff Goldblum on Music, Movies, and Getting Ariana Grande to Sing on His Album 51:01

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Jeff Goldblum isn't just a great actor — he's a gifted jazz piano player, too. In a wildly entertaining interview with host Brian Hiatt, Goldbum talks about his new album, Still Blooming, his hopes for the sequel Wicked : For Good, how he got Ariana Grande to sing with him, and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Maple Finance: On-Chain Institutional Yield & Lending Markets - Sidney Powell 54:49

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With an extensive experience in traditional money markets, Maple Finance was envisioned as an institutional capital marketplace which combines the transparency & capital efficiency of blockchains with the regulatory framework of TradFi. Unlike many DeFi protocols that require over-collateralized loans (e.g. Aave), Maple also specializes in under-co…

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"Wanted Dread or Alive" Peter Tosh vs. Babylon 32:41

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In the finale of Wanted Dread or Alive "Peter Tosh vs. Babylon" Host Henry K recounts his personal journey to Tosh's birthplace during the Peter Tosh Festival, which serves as a backdrop for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. He confronts the unsettling realities of how narratives surrounding Tosh have bee…

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Tally: The Software Layer for Tokenized Organizations - Dennison Bertram 1:01:21

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Tally is a software platform designed to support tokenized organizations, particularly Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and crypto communities. It provides tools for launching tokens, governing protocols, and enabling staking to foster community participation and growth. Tally facilitates onchain governance, allowing transparent and de…

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Spin Doctors Confidential: Chris Barron Looks Back on His Band's Ups and Downs 1:09:21

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Spin Doctors have their first album out in 12 years, Face Full of Cake — and it's quite good. Lead singer Chris Barron joins host Brian Hiatt to go deep on the band's Nineties triumphs and mistakes, why he doesn't envy Phish, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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snow strings 1:29

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snow strings by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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A HB DM 2:22

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A HB DM by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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harp to heart 2:12

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harp to heart by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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SLICK ECHO 2:07

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SLICK ECHO by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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ECHO KUTI BAB GOOCH HAWAII SHIRT 1:12

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ECHO KUTI BAB GOOCH HAWAII SHIRT by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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smooth hillzenki intro 1:34

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smooth hillzenki intro by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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chamber new 1:51

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chamber new by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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STROY FEEL 2:21

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STROY FEEL by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)

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ride echo 1:03

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ride echo by Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)By Brian Babylon (Black, Old, Mean, Patriot) and Molly Adams (White, Young, Nice, As Lib As They Come)