Best Scare Value Podcasts (2025)

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Psycho II (1983) 1:08:02

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The Scare Value Podcast returns to the Bates Motel to check in on are old friend Norman. That's right...we're doing Psycho II this week. The sequel no one wanted that holds up far better than it has any right to. Instead of taking the easy road and producing a cheap slasher to fit the movies of the time...Psycho II delivers a deep character study..…

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20VC: Mercor: From $1M to $500M in 17 Months: The Fastest Growing Company in the World | How to Think About Margins and Revenue Sustainability in AI | Why Evaluation Benchmarks in AI are BS Today with ... 1:01:16

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Brendan Foody is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Mercor, the fastest growing company in history. The company solves talent allocation in the AI economy and they have scaled from $1M to $500M in revenue in just 17 months. With a rumoured new funding round pricing the company at a whopping $10BN, the company has the likes of Benchmark, Felicis, Emergence, a…

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Paddy McGuinness: “I was drowning and needed help!” Raising autistic kids and clinical depression 48:23

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Men are starting to open up. Presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness used to work on building sites where vulnerability would have been seen as a weakness, but he’s seen things changing... In this chat with Fearne, Paddy talks about his own clinical depression, and what he’s learnt from therapy about keeping his mental health in check. He explains …

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279. TBR - ALL IN Pokemon? | $WLFI Freeze! | When Will The DAT Music Stop?! 1:01:02

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Topics: First up, revisit Bitcoin DeFi through the lens of this cycle’s emerging “industry cook”: digital-asset treasury companies. Next, Do we really need native Bitcoin primitives, or will off-chain/custodial routes—UTXO time-locks and loan products be enough to make BTC productive? and Finally, we pressure-test trench metas like Pokémon “phygita…

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278. TBR - Bitcoin’s Ticking Time Bomb | NATstoppable Force | Will’s Album Dropping SOON! 1:00:36

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Topics: First up, Bitcoin might be hitting new highs—but under the surface, its economic engine is breaking. Next, ive deep into the looming security budget crisis threatening Bitcoin’s future and Finally, why Digital Matter Theory and the NAT token could be the lifeline that get bitcoin secured Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting…

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277. TBR - Why $NAT Proves The Crypto Industry Is BROKEN! DO NAT FADE NAT! 1:03:54

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We take a hard look at the current state of crypto and why so much of it feels broken. From scam tokens and insider trading to fake engagement and deceptive marketing, the noise makes it nearly impossible to separate real projects from the endless stream of grifts. We share our own experience with $NAT, a project built to solve real problems but he…

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276. TBR - $NAT’s Normie Appeal | NAT Slogans | Embracing The Suck 57:20

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We take a high-level look at where the next major opportunities in crypto may emerge, connecting developments in $NAT with broader market narratives. We begin with a deep dive into $NAT’s latest progress and why its evolving role as a Bitcoin-native secondary subsidy could address long-term network sustainability—placing it in the same early-stage …

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275. TBR - Why Bitcoin Hash Power War Drives $NAT To A Trillion Dollar Commodity! 1:03:30

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The hash power wars are heating up—and $NAT might just become Bitcoin’s first trillion-dollar commodity. We break down why the SEC’s surprising crypto-friendly shift could supercharge Ethereum treasuries, why Trump is suddenly shilling Bitcoin, and how hash power economics could redefine BTC’s value layer. We dive into how $NAT aligns with Bitcoin’…

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274. TBR - Antpool Loves $NAT | Why Natcats Are King | Aliens Coming In 2027 👽 1:02:30

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Bitcoin’s second-largest mining pool, Antpool, just made a move that could fundamentally reshape crypto’s economic layer—validating $NAT by selling its miner-distributed holdings on open markets. This signals a shift from memecoin speculation toward memecoins with embedded utility, narrative strength, and real alignment with core blockchain incenti…

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273. TBR - Drama in Congress Affecting Crypto Progress | Epstein Files coming Out! | and more 58:23

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In this week’s episode of TBR, we unpack the escalating drama in Congress and how it’s slowing momentum for key crypto legislation like the FIT and Clarity Acts. As political distractions dominate headlines, critical regulatory progress is being delayed—impacting everything from stablecoin frameworks to broader market legitimacy. We also break down…

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272. TBR - 444K BTC Prediction | PUMP ICO | Crypto Streaming Scares Us 1:03:20

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We analyze the shifting dynamics of the crypto market as speculation ramps up ahead of major catalysts. We discuss the implications of pump.fun $10B+ ICO and whether meme coin infrastructure is entering a more mature, investable phase. We also explore the rise of alternative launchpads and flywheel-driven token economies that may challenge Pump's d…

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271. TBR - The Stock Runners | Bitcoin’s Infinite Value | DMT/NAT Championship Contender? 1:02:08

5h ago1:02:08

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We discuss the accelerating alignment between on-chain speculation and emerging metaprotocol infrastructure. While retail attention is fixated on stock-themed tokens and high-velocity meme cycles, a deeper value shift is underway—one that positions Bitcoin as the backbone of a new digital asset paradigm. We examine the $DOG resurgence through the l…

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270. TBR - Macro Picture | Bitcoin Treasury Companies | Stocks Greater than Crypto? 1:03:48

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We analyze key macroeconomic trends currently shaping market sentiment and influencing the price of Bitcoin, and we connect these broader forces to the growing movement of companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset. A unique alignment of macro conditions—rising inflation concerns, weakening fiat credibility, and increased investor appetite for …

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269. TBR - Riot Culture 🔥 | Vibe Coding Break Through | Crypto AI Renaissance 1:03:17

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Topics: First up, exploring the rise of Riot Culture, a movement powered by fast-building, “vibe coding,” AI agents, and meme-driven experimentation Next, diving into how platforms like @virtuals_io, Doppler, and others are accelerating this new creative economy. and Finally, why capital is now tied directly to culture, and how the Internet Capital…

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268. TBR - Why Pump.Fun $1B Raise Is Good For Crypto | Dissolving DAOs 1:04:48

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Pump.fun just announced plans to raise $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation through an upcoming ICO—news that’s sent ripples through the crypto world. Is this another massive value extraction scheme, or a pivotal growth moment for crypto’s next breakout unicorn? In this episode, we unpack our initial skepticism and how our perspective has shifted. …

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267. TBR - DMT Culture Expansion | Shifting Market Dynamics | LOUDIO SEASON 🔊 1:06:33

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We’re back — and while we took an unexpected two-week break from recording, the crypto world didn’t stop moving. We catch up on everything that happened while we were away and unpack the trends shaping the market right now. Bitcoin quietly crossed new all-time highs, but something felt off. Unlike past cycles, this rally wasn’t fueled by retail eup…

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266. TBR - Solana vs Ethereum War Heats Up | Top Crypto Trends To Look Out For This Summer! 1:12:10

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Solana is winning back developers, Ethereum is fighting to stay relevant, and Bitcoin just hit $100K—but somehow it all still feels underwhelming. We unpack why Ethereum’s once-solid foundation is now shaky, how new platforms like Boop.fun and Auto.fun are taking aim at Pump.fun’s meme-launch dominance, and why AI Agents and builder-driven projects…

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265. TBR - How Crypto Became So Corrupt and Why DMT / $NAT Fixes This 1:11:55

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The crypto industry is unraveling. We expose the broken incentives behind today’s crypto hype — and introduce a radically different approach to building real value on Bitcoin. From overpriced watches in Dubai, zero-revenue L2s raising millions, and retail once again left holding the bag. We break down the MOVE token collapse — a textbook case of in…

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264. TBR - Sperm Racing 🤔 | Web3 Value Add To AI | DMT Dystopia 1:06:10

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We dive into how the worlds of decentralized technology, metaverse gaming, and artificial intelligence are colliding in ways nobody expected. We explore why AI might soon replace human coders not just in theory, but in practice—and how the tools being built today could let anyone "vibe code" their own game, app, or metaverse world without writing a…

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263. TBR - How AI Starts The Next Wave of Crypto Users w/ Jake, CEO Emblem Vault, Agent Hussle 1:11:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Jake, one of the minds behind Agent Hussle—a top 5 DeFAI project reshaping the crypto landscape with AI-driven usability. Born during the early wave of AI-crypto innovation in late 2024, Agent Hussle has quickly outpaced many early contenders by building a loyal user base reporting real, tangible benefits. Agent Hu…

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262. TBR - Ethereum Crisis | Bull Market Predictions | Bitcoin Ecosystem Opportunity 1:02:06

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Six years ago, we launched our podcast with a strong focus on the emerging Ethereum ecosystem, which led us to uncover groundbreaking opportunities early on—DeFi, NFTs, the Metaverse, and more. Back then, Ethereum was widely regarded as the epicenter of innovation, attracting cypherpunks eager to experiment with smart contracts and drive a digital …

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261. TBR - Tariff Scares | Crypto Market PMF | Bitcoin Not Sustainable? 1:01:42

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Global markets are in turmoil as major macro events trigger a widespread stock sell-off, fueled by uncertainty around Trump’s economic policies and global tariffs. In this episode, we break down how this economic turbulence could shape the crypto market narrative—especially Bitcoin’s chances of hitting its projected ATH above $120K this year. We al…

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260. TBR - $NAT To A Trillion! | DMT/Mscribe 2.0 | Block Space Wars 1:03:39

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We delve into several updates regarding the $NAT token, outlining a value thesis that suggests the token's potential market cap could reach into the trillions of dollars. This discussion is a response to community members who have asked about the likelihood of $NAT’s success. Additionally, we provide an update on Mscribe, the DMT ecosystem platform…

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259. TBR - The Future of Bitcoin Mining & The Battle for Block Space w/ Bob Burnett CEO of Barefoot Mining 1:17:54

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Barefoot Mining: Bitcoin's Future, Block Space, and Sovereignty Bitcoin mining isn’t just about earning rewards—it’s about controlling the future of money. In this episode, we sit down with Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, to uncover the hidden power struggle behind Bitcoin mining and why nation-states, financial institutions, and intelligence …

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258. TBR - A Creator-Focused Revolution in Token Launches with Founder Caps 59:07

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In this episode of the Block Runner podcast, hosts William and Iman, dive deep into the world of decentralized token launches with special guest Caps, the founder of Flaunch .... Discover how Flaunch is aiming to redefine the meme coin and creator economy by offering a novel approach built on Uniswap v4 . We explore the unique mechanics of Flaunch,…

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257. TBR - Crypto Founder Reality | $NAT Mining 1 Week Review | The DMT Cult! 1:00:46

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After a week of $NAT tokens being allocated to Bitcoin miners, we take a closer look at the longer-term implications and explore potential scenarios where $NAT plays a pivotal role in the sustainability of mining operations. We analyze which miners have accumulated the most tokens and, by projecting across different market cap brackets, estimate th…

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256. TBR - $NAT Officially Mining! | Liquidity For Bitcoin L1 Swaps | Jason Lowery’s Bitcoin Power ⚡ 1:02:44

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We discuss our experience on the day of $NAT being officially mined by Bitcoin miners and discuss in detail what the prospects are for $NAT and DMT in supporting the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem. As well as game plan steps moving forward in order to further educate the mining community and regular folk about what it is $NAT represents as the fir…

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255. TBR - Robot Takeover | State of Crypto | $NAT 1000x Mission 1:04:02

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We explore the rapid advancements occurring outside of the crypto space, particularly in AI and robotics, and consider how a robotic revolution could shape society. Innovation seems to be accelerating across fields like AI, robotics, and quantum computing, making it increasingly difficult to keep up. Turning the focus back to the crypto world, we r…

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254. TBR - Building AI Infra For The Agentic Economy w/ Filip Wielanier, CEO of Cookie3 1:15

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AI Agents thrive on data, and @cookiedotfun is building the ultimate supply. 🍪🤖 We sat down with founder Filip to break down how Cookie is revolutionizing AI with unique data aggregation, powering smarter, more capable agents. Plus, how $COOKIE fits into it all. 🚀 Watch now: Building AI Infra For The Agentic Economy w/ Filip Wielanier, CEO of Cooki…

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253. TBR - Cookie AI Data Swarms | Bittensor Boom or Bust | Innovate or Die 1:03:56

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We start by talking about the recent deployment of Agent Cookie and how it is showcasing the utilization of multi-agent swarm technology to more efficiently produce content. We speculate on how these types of swarms can be applied to produce content that can reach a broader demographic outside of crypto twitter, also share our insights on the curre…

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#471 - John’s Critical Path, Elis’s 0.0% Curry and Dave’s Not So Silent Alarm 1:05:18

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What starts off as a huge day for John (book deadline day) turns into a massive (massive it is) day for poor old Dave. As the saying goes: ‘The best laid plans of podcast producers often go awry’, and Dave’s idea for the team to record remotely gets derailed quite spectacularly by a faulty alarm system. Brace yourselves for the most stressed you wi…

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20VC: Why AI SDRs are BS and Do Not Work | How to Use AI in Your Sales Team and Process to Win Today | What Skills Do All New Reps Need to Have in an AI First World with Amit Bendov, CEO @ Gong 1:06:20

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Amit Bendov is Co-Founder & CEO of Gong, the leading AI-sales platform. The company has raised over $600 million from some of the best in the world including Sequoia, Thrive, Salesforce and more. Gong has surpassed $300M in ARR, serves thousands of customers (including multiple Fortune 10s), and is valued at over $7BN. AGENDA: 00:00 – Why CRM Was A…

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Book Club Meets: Namaste Motherf*ckers! How to nail midlife, with Cally Beaton 49:23

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Cally Beaton spent much of her career in male-dominated board rooms. She, in her own words, was a ‘boring businessperson’. Now? She’s a stand up comedian! Namaste Motherfuckers was the Happy Place Book Club pick for August. It’s Cally’s manifesto for embracing the radical change that comes with midlife and menopause, proving it’s never too late to …

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20VC: Musk's $TRN Pay Package Broken Down | Ramp Hits $1BN ARR and Brex Hits $700M: Who Wins | OpenAI's $10BN Secondary Sale | Atlassian Buys The Browser Company for $610M | ASML Lead Roun into Mistral ... 1:27:56

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AGENDA: [00:05] Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package: The Breakdown? [00:15] Scale, Windsurf: Are Founders Just Mercenaries Chasing Cash Today? [00:21] Ramp at $1B ARR, Brex at $700M — Is AI Causing All Boats To Rise? [00:26] Sierra at $100M ARR Worth $10B — Bubble or Brilliant Bet? [00:30] Kleiner Perkins Invests $100M into Anthropic at $183BN… WTF? [00…

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When a Friend Calls You Out 9:27

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Having supportive friends is one of the best ways to keep your marriage strong. Jim Turner tells Jim Daly a story about a time a friend called him out on something. Plus, Erin Smalley shares what women need from friends who love them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Disconnected Ma…

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#470 - Old Man Bum, A Dream A Dream of Beef and Lust: 12 Bodies That Changed My Life 1:16:28

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The boys have been busy bees recently and the show’s in danger of turning into a Michael Palin travelogue. Elis has returned from France and regales us with stories of visits to ex-military factories, intense chats with German families and Isy’s attempts at speaking French. Then it’s time for the first instalment of Elis and John’s Road to Nowhere,…

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Emotional Distance in Marriage 14:12

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Allowing your spouse to share their feelings is one of the best ways to make your marriage safe. Jim Turner and Jim Daly talk about how men tend to compartmentalize their emotions. Also, John and the Smalley's will give some ideas on how to make sure you and your spouse are connecting frequently. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodca…

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20VC: ElevenLabs Hits $200M ARR: The Untold Story of Europe's Fastest Growing AI Startup | The Real Cost of AI from Talent to Data Centres | How US VCs are in a Different League to Europeans | The Future ... 1:14:06

7d ago1:14:06

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Mati Staniszewski is the Co-Founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, the world’s leading AI voice platform. Since launching in 2022, ElevenLabs has raised over $350M, most recently at a $3.3BN valuation, making it one of Europe’s fastest AI unicorns. The company counts Andreessen Horowitz, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Sequoia Capital among its backers. To…

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Vogue Williams: My health anxiety is bad! How to stop catastrophising 46:17

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Have you noticed your body changing with age? Vogue Williams has suddenly become aware that she needs to make a point of staying physically and mentally strong. In this chat with Fearne, Vogue explains why having a drink and having fun are just as important as exercising and sleeping well when it comes to feeling good. She talks through how her hea…

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WCA #560 The Backup Episode – 3-2-1 System, Nevada City Fire Scare, Altadena Fire Experience, and Best Practices & Considerations 1:13:13

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, and mixer Travis Ference as well as multi-instrumentalist, sound designer and audio engineer Kerry Rose to talk all about backing up and archiving audio. In This Episode, We Discuss: 3-2-1 System Best Practices & Considerations Insurance & Liability Pers…

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20Growth: Meta CMO Alex Schultz on How All Founders Have to Change Their Marketing Playbook in a World of AI | Is AI Plateauing, What it Means if China Wins the AI Race and Why Zuck is a Generational Leader ... 1:10:09

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Alex Schultz is the Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Analytics at Meta, where he has spent nearly two decades shaping the company’s growth and marketing strategy. He has been instrumental in scaling Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to billions of users worldwide. Alex is is also the author of Click Here: The New Rules of Marketing, the definitive…

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#469 - The New Beans, In John’s Time and Eating Margaret Mountford’s Hair 48:53

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The boys are fresh from driving around the country for charity with Ian Botham, which of course means Elis is exhausted and tour newbie Dave is absolutely fine. And there’s more bad news for Mr James as the Elis vote is being split in the Listeners’ Choice vote at the British Podcast Awards. He’s going to get pilloried by one co-host or maybe both.…

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20VC: Anthropic Raises $13BN | Why Canva Will Not Direct List | OpenAI Buys Statsig for $1.1BN All Stock | Lovable Raising at $4BN + Vercel at $9BN: Justified or Not | Quarterly Results from SNOW, Mongo ... 1:14:22

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Agenda: 04:00 – Anthropic Raises $13BN: The Analysis? 19:00 – Is Zuck’s $14BN Scale bet the biggest blunder in AI? 27:00 – Lovable Raising at $4BN and Vercel at $9BN: Justified or Madness? 36:00 – Quarterly Results for Snowflake, Mongo, Okta, Zoom Skyrocket: Is B2B SaaS back from the dead? 48:00 – Is Jensen Huang right there will be $4TRN in AI gai…

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A Few Minutes of Intentionality 11:59

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What if a small change in your marriage made the biggest difference? Jay and Laura Laffoon talk about how 15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation has helped couples they've worked with. Then, the Smalley's talk about simple ways you can make your spouse feel appreciated. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY…

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Watchalong: Re-Animator (1985) 1:28:37

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By popular demand, Watch-Alaugust becomes Watch-Alember...for one week. Having lost out on a week of August watch-alongs due to an unavoidable body swapping incident...the Scare Value Boys sit back and watch Re-Animator as it prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Instructions to watch along are inside...or just listen without bothering to do …

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#468 - Noble John, Sugar Me Twice and Good Old Gent 54:50

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The ripples of last week’s Elis James mega-rant are still being felt right across the BBC, and despite vowing to ignore the call to pen John’s obituary, Elis has rowed back and done just that. Brace yourself for some emotional heft and candid commentary on John’s propensity for darts at university. But John’s made of sterner stuff these days and re…

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Simple Celebrations with Big Implications 9:58

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When was the last time you and your spouse laughed together? Erin Smalley explains why laughter is a sign of a healthy relationship. Then, Jim Daly joins Jay and Laura Laffoon, who bring up why every couples needs to find simple ways to have fun together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the boo…

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WCA #559 with Moses Schneider – Hansa Studios, Disco Powder, Obscuring Audio, The Wall, and No Sandwich Recording 1:17:27

14d ago1:17:27

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In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes engineer and producer Moses Schneider. The Berliner is responsible for some of the most successful records of recent years. The Beatsteaks achieved their breakthrough in the German charts under his direction. His other productions include Tocotronic, Fehlfarben, Dendemann, Kreator and others. In…

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20VC: Cohere Founder on How Cohere Compete with OpenAI and Anthropic $BNs | Why Counties Should Fund Their Own Models & the Need for Model Sovereignty | How Sam Altman Has Done a Disservice to AI with ... 1:07:50

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Nick Frosst is a Canadian AI researcher and entrepreneur, best known as co-founder of Cohere, the enterprise-focused LLM. Cohere has raised over $900 million, most recently a $500 million round, bringing its valuation to $6.8 billion. Under his leadership, Cohere hit $100M in ARR. Prior to founding Cohere, Nick was a researcher at Google Brain and …

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Prue Leith: “You can’t have it all!” How to ask for help with work and family 1:02:47

8d ago1:02:47

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Can women have it all? Renowned restauranteur, cookery writer, and Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith doesn’t think so. In this chat with Fearne, Prue explains why she’s glad she built her career before having children, and why no one should feel ashamed of asking for help with their business or family in order to keep everything afloat. …