Best Jake Meeks Podcasts (2025)

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Brian Wilson: NO LOVE, NO MERCY 1:26:31

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The Jokermen review the twisted tale leading up to the release of Brian Wilson's debut solo album and the rogue's gallery of associated individuals, including Dr. Eugene Landy, Gary Usher, the "Surf Nazis," Melinda Ledbetter, Bob Dylan, Andy Paley, Seymour Stein, Lenny Waronker, and Michael Love—author of the infamous speech at the 1988 Rock and Ro…

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In Conversation: CATE LE BON 58:21

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Ian speaks with Cate Le Bon about being sought out by John Cale, producing Deerhunter, Devendra Banhart, and Wilco albums, taking time to make the music she needed to make, titles, screaming fans in San Francisco, and her excellent new record, Michelangelo Dying. FOLLOW CATE ON INSTAGRAM "MICHELANGELO DYING" OUT FRIDAY 9/26…

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Teaser // Billy Joel: THE JOKERMEN 30 9:58

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In Conversation: BUCK MEEK 1:01:44

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Buck Meek returns to Jokermen for a conversation about living through the Los Angeles fires, recording live in a room with trusted friends and collaborators, Laraaji's powerful zither/iPad loadout, continuing to believe in rock and roll, reaching a new state of equilibrium in Big Thief, and their beautiful new record, Double Infinity. LISTEN TO "DO…

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Ep: 211: Apple Event Highlights, NASDAQ's Tokenized Securities, Guest Mark Stenberg (AdWeek) on Patreon vs. Substack, Guest Adam (Tokenworks) on the PunkStrategy, Guest Andy (Hypurr.fi) on Hyperliquid ... 1:00:10

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 02:18 Agenda Overview 03:54 NASDAQ's Tokenized Securities 07:32 Apple Event Highlights 15:34 Patreon vs Substack with Mark Stenberg 28:35 PunkStrategy Explained with Adam from TokenWorks 31:48 Excitement for the Next Punk Purchase 35:16 Crypto Wallet Supply Chain…

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Teaser // Billy Joel: RIVER OF DREAMS with Ezra Koenig & Jake Longstreth 12:34

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Teaser // Billy Joel: A BILL OF GOODS 11:25

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Ep: 210: Coinbase's Prediction Market Move, SSENSE Bankruptcy and future of fashion ecom with Faran Krentcil, Viral Labubu app with Danger Testing's Los, SNL's new Cast, J.Crew uses AI in new ad, Meek ... 56:27

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The Beach Boys: 25 YEARS TOGETHER + AN AMERICAN BAND 1:06:16

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The Jokermen review two very different Beach Boys artifacts from the mid 80s: the 25 Years Together television special and the An American Band documentary. Plus: A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON WATCH THE "25 YEARS TOGETHER" SPECIAL WATCH "AN AMERICAN BAND"By Jokermen

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Ep: 209: Burning Man Weather Report, Taylor Swift Engagement Market, Guest: Jake Nevins on the U.S. Open, Guest: Bryan Pellegrino of LayerZero on the Stargate Acquisition, Guest: Johann Kerbrat of Robinhood ... 1:02:40

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 01:19 Sim Swap Scare 04:52 Burning Man Weather Report 08:49 Taylor Swift Engagement News 10:08 Interview with Jake Nevins, Interview Mag 12:25 US Open and Tennis Talk 26:00 Interview with Brian Pellegrino from LayerZero 29:54 Stargate's Journey Back to LayerZero 41:08 Robinhood's Crypto Ventures wit…

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Everybody's Deco-Dancing with Cooper | Technique Talks 1:49:31

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Welcome back to another Fireside Technique Talk, where we dive deep into the technical aspects that separate good from exceptional tattooing. In this session with Cooper, we explored the fundamentals of color layering. Cooper shared essential insights into overcoming the technical barriers that keep many artists confined to smaller scale work, prov…

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In Conversation: MEG DUFFY 1:01:59

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Ian chats with Meg Duffy about the difference (or lack thereof) between an EP and an LP, working with Blake Mills & Daniel Aged, establishing a solo career while collaborating with other artists, the challenge of writing love songs, bridging the gap between hip non-binary kids and ponytailed guitar guys, and their excellent new Hand Habits record. …

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The Beach Boys: THE BEACH BOYS (1985) 1:11:59

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The Jokermen consider the first post-Dennis Wilson effort from The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys (1985). Plus: A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREEBy Jokermen

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Teaser // Billy Joel: STORM FRONT with Tim Heidecker 9:11

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Ep: 208: Viral Trauma Release Exercises, Story Protocol Drama, Guest: Matt Rodbard on Jeni's Ice Cream v NY Times, Guest: Nicholas Russell on A24, Guest: Carly Ayres on consumer AI & Design, Soho House ... 58:21

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 06:28 Exploring Trauma Release Exercises 11:37 Story Protocol Controversy 15:25 Interview with Matt Rodbard 25:42 Sarah Thompson @ the Wynn Las Vegas 26:11 The Future of Creator-Led Food in Vegas 29:14 Interview wiht Nicholas Russell on A24 30:14 A24's Evolution …

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Tagging the Subconscious, Surreal Worlds of Greg "Craola" Simkins 1:14:01

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Have you ever wondered how your artistic style develops over time? Greg "Craola" Simpkins, a revered name in both graffiti circles and the painting industry, shares his fascinating journey from street art to creating surrealistic canvases. In this episode, we dive into how his distinctive style evolved, the nuances of balancing creativity in graffi…

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Van Dyke Parks: JUMP! + THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER 1:06:40

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The Jokermen rendezvous with Van Dyke Parks, Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus, Br'er Rabbit, David Newman, and the Brave Little Toaster for a conversation about American myth, cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation, and having respect for your audience. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREE…

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Ep: 207: AI Boyfriends, Guest: David Hill on Tabletop Gaming, The Sports Betting Industry, Polymarket v. Kalshi, Guest: Maya Bakhai on AI Wars, Perplexity's Bid for Chrome, IPO Season, Guest: Daisy Alioto ... 1:05:50

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 03:01 Draft Tweets 06:20 What is Boys Club? 07:23 AI Companions & AI Boyfriends 15:45 Gaming and Gambling Insights with David Hill 31:40 Maya Bakhai on the state of AI 33:07 Perplexity's Bold Move 35:28 Google's AI Strategy 37:52 Investing in AI and Startups 41:0…

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The Writching Hour is Upon Us With Rich Wren | Technique Talks | EP 304 1:07:16

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Rich walked us through his 25-year journey from scrappy home tattooer to the artistic powerhouse he is today, sharing real insights about finding your voice in this industry. This episode covers everything from the grind of finding apprenticeships back in the day to his current process of creating multiple design versions and building that creative…

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Teaser // Billy Joel: THE BRIDGE 7:45

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Teaser // Dennis Wilson: FAREWELL MY FRIEND 11:36

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Ep: 206: FWB Fest Recap, Guest: Alyssa Vingan on Sl*tty Menwear & Fashion Marketing, Guest: Willem Van Lancker on AI, Taste & Craft, Bullish IPO plans, A nuclear reactor on the moon, Tristan Thompson in ... 1:00:08

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:33 Banff and Alberta Chat 07:29 FWB Fest Recap 13:08 Fashion and Influence with Alyssa Vingan 28:23 The Decline of the Luxury Market 28:54 The Impact of Social Media on Fashion 29:17 Changing Consumer Spending Habits 30:33 Introduction to Willem Van Lancker 31…

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Carl Wilson: YOUNGBLOOD 1:05:44

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The Jokermen read several Wikipedia pages to one another while discussing the second and final Carl Wilson solo LP. Plus: Zevia Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREEBy Jokermen

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Ep: 205: Creator Coins & Solana Co-Founder Crash Out, Astronomer PR Masterclass, LeBron AI videos, Guest Rya Jetha on Cluely, Guest Ty Haney on TYB and Outdoor Voices, Guest Adam from TokenWorks on $CTO ... 59:17

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:32 Summer's Over: Back to Reality 01:18 Personal Updates 04:31 Draft Tweets 08:37 Creator Coin Crash Out 16:48 Astronomer PR masterclass, LeBron AI videos 24:35 Interview with Rya Jetha from SF Standard on Cluely 29:38 Inverview with Ty Haney from TYB and Outd…

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In Conversation: CORY HANSON 51:35

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Evan is joined by Cory Hanson for a chat about songwriting, audio fidelity, Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffet, a memorable encounter with Lou Reed, and the making of his new album on Drag City “I Love People” co-produced by Robbie Cody LISTEN TO "I LOVE PEOPLE" FOLLOW CORY ON INSTAGRAMBy Jokermen

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Teaser // Billy Joel: AN INNOCENT MAN with Molly Lambert 7:11

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There's No Highlights in Wood! | TImmy B 46:30

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Hey Friends! We just had another great conversation featuring the incredibly talented Timmy B, and let me tell you, this interview is packed with some serious tattoo gold. This new school powerhouse breaks down everything from his evolution as an artist to the nitty-gritty of color theory that'll blow your mind. We're talking about collaboration, t…

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Brian Wilson: COCAINE & HAMBURGERS 1:14:20

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The Jokermen commence the Brian Wilson solo series with a look at the legendary Cocaine Sessions. "It's always darkest just before the dawn." LISTEN TO "THE COCAINE SESSIONS" ON YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREONBy Jokermen

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Billy Joel: AND SO IT GOES with Directors Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin 57:38

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Ian speaks with Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, directors of HBO's new Billy Joel documentary And So It Goes, about telling the story of the Piano Man, Billy's relationships with critics and women, Susan's experience making No Direction Home with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, and more. WATCH "AND SO IT GOES" TONIGHT ON HBO…

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Teaser // Billy Joel: THE NYLON CURTAIN with Matt Farley 8:51

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Teaser // Billy Joel: GLASS HOUSES with James Austin Johnson 7:30

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Elevating Tattooing and Mentoring the Next Generation | Yomico Moreno 51:43

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Don't miss Yomico teaching at the Richmond Tattoo and Arts Academy this October. You can get tickets at https://richmondtattooconvention.com/academy/ You can keep up with Yomico at https://www.instagram.com/yomicoart/ https://yomicoart.com/ Thanks to our sponsor Tattoo Trunk. Take 10% off your bundle with the code Fireside https://www.tattootrunk.c…

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Carl Wilson: CARL WILSON (1981) 53:22

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The Jokermen discuss the other Beach Boys solo debut from 1981, which may or may not be worse than "Looking Back With Love." Plus: Sun Sip Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREEBy Jokermen

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The Fall: GROTESQUE (AFTER THE GRAMME) // John Tottenham: SERVICE 57:45

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Evan is joined once again by John Tottenham to discuss The Fall—this time their 1980 album Grotesque (After The Gramme)—as well as John’s debut novel SERVICE, out now from Semiotext(e). BUY "SERVICE" NOWBy Jokermen

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Mike Love: LOOKING BACK WITH LOVE 1:14:24

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The Jokermen remark further on the passing of Brian Wilson before looking back with love on Mike Love's first three solo efforts (only one of which was actually released). Plus: a combo Club Kokomo/Root Beer Report. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODESBy Jokermen

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Teaser // Billy Joel: 52ND STREET with Naomi Fry 6:48

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Tattooing as a Master Oil Painter | David Cheifetz | 43:49

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Keep up with David Cheifetz at the links below https://www.davidcheifetz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidcheifetz/?hl=en Get your tickets to the Richmond Tattoo and Arts Academy https://richmondtattooconvention.com/academy/ Thanks to TattooTrunk for sponsoring today's episode Take 10% off your Trio or Quad set at https://www.tattootrunk.com/ Ar…

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In Conversation: MEG REMY 1:08:09

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Ian speaks to Meg Remy of U.S. Girls about opting out of online, working with the great Charlie McCoy, making a "Nashville record," failing to see Patti Smith, and her excellent new album Scratch It. LISTEN TO "SCRATCH IT" CATCH U.S. GIRLS ON TOURBy Jokermen

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Teaser // Billy Joel: THE STRANGER with Drugdealer 6:57

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Ep 204: GENIUS Stablecoin Act, Pump.fun X Suspension & Decentralized Social Media, Dream Recorders, Guest: Debbie Soon from Privy, Guest: Pplpleasr on Shibuya and filmmaking 1:01:57

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 01:31 Natasha's Retinol Journey 05:49 About Boys Club 10:20 GENIUS Act 16:45 Pump.fun X Suspension 22:30 Decentralized Social Media 27:55 Dream Recorder Innovation 29:59 Sam Altman's Brother Starts a Podcast 31:46 Ed Sheeran's Wife Works at Deloitte 32:33 Interview with Debbie Soon from Privy 34:15 …

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5 Years of JOKERMEN 1:18:01

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On the occasion their fifth anniversary, the Jokermen reflect on the growth of the podcast, the meaning of Jokermen Mindset, and half a decade of Good Music. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODESBy Jokermen

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Teaser // Billy Joel: TURNSTILES 9:10

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Ep 203: Meta & ScaleAI, Guest: Deni Ellis Béchard on Waymo Fires, Guest: Bryce Ferguson on Crypto Wallet Infrastructure, Apple's WWDC Media Strategy, Labubus, Lowballing on Facebook Marketplace 1:01:49

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 05:11 Introduction to Boys Club and Show Agenda 06:54 Meta's Major Investment in Scale AI 11:28 Guest Interview: Deni Ellis Béchard on Waymo battery fires 30:23 Introducing Bryce Ferguson and Turnkey's Big News 30:58 Understanding Turnkey's Wallet Infrastructure 46:15 Apple's Media Strategy and Infl…

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Brian Wilson, Rest in Peace 23:03

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The Jokermen offer a brief tribute to Brian Douglas Wilson, who passed away today at the age of 82.By Jokermen

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Van Dyke Parks: POPEYE (1980) 59:29

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The Jokermen arrive in Sweethaven to discuss, by way of Van Dyke Parks, a true piece of Mindset Cinema: Robert Altman's POPEYE (1980). SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREEBy Jokermen

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Dragons Don't Do Cute Poses | Patrick Paul O'Neil | EP 300 2:25:43

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Thanks to our newest partner Tattoo Trunk for making this episode possible! Get 10% off your Tattoo Trunk order with the code FIRESIDE at checkout https://www.tattootrunk.com/ Keep up with Patrick Paul O'Neil at https://www.instagram.com/the_burning_jewel/ We’ve got another Inside Fireside Tattoo Club sneak preview for you today! This time it’s wit…

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In Conversation: DAN WRIGGINS 58:15

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Evan is joined by Dan Wriggins of Friendship to free-associate about the group’s excellent new album, "Caveman Wakes Up." FOLLOW FRIENDSHIP ON INSTAGRAM LISTEN TO "CAVEMAN WAKES UP"By Jokermen

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Ep 202: AI & Jobs Anxiety, Guest: Katie Notopoulos (Business Insider) on the Solana Conf, Guest: Marc Boiron (CEO Polygon Labs) on Katana, Pump.fun token launch, Mountainhead and SBF Netflix Show, McD ... 1:03:30

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 09:48 AI and Jobs Anxiety 19:30 Interview with Katie Notopoulos on her Solana conference coverage 32:59 Introduction to Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs 33:57 Launching Katana 36:53 Understanding Blockchain Economics 42:24 Yield Farming 48:02 Pump.fun Token Sale Rumors 54:37 Hollywood Meets Tech: Mo…

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The Beach Boys: KEEPIN' THE SUMMER ALIVE 1:18:14

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The Jokermen bravely forge ahead into the maw of The Beach Boys in the 1980s. Plus: Jones Root Beer. SUBSCRIBE TO JOKERMEN ON PATREON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EPISODES AD-FREEBy Jokermen

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Ep 201: Crypto Treasury Companies (GameStop, Trump Media etc.), e.l.f. Cosmetics acquires Rhode, Special Guest: TED from Farcaster on Farcaster Pro, Anthropic + Rick Rubin, AI Kangaroo Video, Harry Potter ... 1:00:44

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Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. <3 00:33 Catching Up 06:51 What is Boys Club? 07:21 Today's Agenda 11:32 Crypto Treasury Companies 20:42 Hailey Bieber's Rhode Acquisition 27:40 Celebrity Brand Success Stories 28:55 Special Guest: TED from Farcaster 31:33 Rebranding to Farcaster 35:25 Farcaster Pro 45:36 Anthropic's Rick Rubin digital…