Best State Of The Multiverse Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 11: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 11; Propositions 173-195 (On The Nature Of Our Infinitely Eternal `Multiverse`) 12:25

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years" , Season two of our Podcast, On The Natural State Of Nature ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics like a hot dense center prior to recombination or proof of any elemen…

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Dylan Patel: GPT-5, NVIDIA, Intel, Meta, Apple 1:04:59

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The AI hardware race is heating up, and NVIDIA is still far ahead. What will it take to close the gap? In this episode, Dylan Patel (Founder & CEO, SemiAnalysis) joins Erin Price-Wright (General Partner, a16z), Guido Appenzeller (Partner, a16z), and host Erik Torenberg to break down the state of AI chips, data centers, and infrastructure strategy. …

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Pop Culture Cosmos #468- XBOX's Value, Alien vs. Predator, and We Recap The Summer Box Office! 1:00:00

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The guys are back as Josh and Gerald review the Summer Box Office, Alien: Earth, Predator: Killer of Killers, and why aren't more people recognizing XBOX as the best value in gaming? Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/pop-culture-cos…

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Introducing The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II with Michael Knowles 1:57

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Pope Pius XII, the man who led the Church through WWII, has been maligned by history as the Pope that could have stood against Hitler, but remained silent. Recent archival revelations, however, tell a different story. What is the truth? How did he respond to the Nazi threat? And who told his story? Streaming Now Exclusively on DailyWire+. - - - Pri…

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Google DeepMind Lead Researchers on Genie 3 & the Future of World-Building 41:28

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Genie 3 can generate fully interactive, persistent worlds from just text, in real time. In this episode, Google DeepMind’s Jack Parker-Holder (Research Scientist) and Shlomi Fruchter (Research Director) join Anjney Midha, Marco Mascorro, and Justine Moore of a16z, with host Erik Torenberg, to discuss how they built it, the breakthrough “special mem…

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PCC Multiverse #446- WWE and UFC Get Richer, Nobody 2, and Did Gerald Just See The Worst Movie Ever? 1:00:00

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TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford return to lead you into the weekend with thoughts on the latest deals for WWE/UFC as WWE will move their PLEs to ESPN, and UFC heads over to CBS/Paramount+. The guys talk about the price tag involved for both and if consumers will benefit from one or the other. They also have thoughts on if Nobody 2 is a worthy seque…

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Ep. 1243 - Welcome To The Revolution 1:11:21

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Beneath the news, a new American culture is beginning to rise into view. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1243 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops Septemb…

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The State of American AI Policy: From ‘Pause AI’ to ‘Build’ 42:01

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a16z General Partners Martin Casado and Anjney Midha join Erik Torenberg to unpack one of the most dramatic shifts in tech policy in recent memory: the move from “pause AI” to “win the AI race.” They trace the evolution of U.S. AI policy—from executive orders that chilled innovation, to the recent AI Action Plan that puts scientific progress and op…

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H20s to China + 15% with Chris Miller and Lennart Heim 1:06:33

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We’re sharing an episode from ChinaTalk that dives into one of the biggest recent reversals in U.S. tech policy. The U.S. banned Nvidia’s H20 AI chips to China in April. Now, just months later, they’re being sold—with a 15% export fee. What happened? Why the reversal? And what does it mean for the future of AI competition between the U.S. and China…

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Why Shakespeare's Tragic Speech Should Inspire Hope | Klavan's Culture 15:45

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Not only is "to be or not to be" THE question, it may also be the most famous line in all of English literature. What is it about that line, that speech, that play that puts them at the center of Western culture? And why should modern society care about this speech? I'll explain why in this video. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/pri…

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Grok, Genie 3, GPT-5 & the Rise of Vibe Coding 27:44

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a16z partners Olivia and Justine Moore unpack the latest in consumer AI including: - Grok’s “Imagine” and its instant, social-first creative tools - Google’s Genie 3 and the future of 3D worlds - GPT-5: what’s new, what’s missing, and why some want their old chatbot back - AI-generated music from ElevenLabs - Olivia’s vibecoded Jensen Huang selfie …

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Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power 15:00

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Fresh off the announcement of his move from Shopify to a16z, Alex Danco joins TBPN to talk about the “trade deal” that brought him here and his mission to make the firm’s written content truly world class. He discusses why he believes writing still matters in the age of AI, how great prose can act as “power transfer technology” for founders, and wh…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #467- Wednesday's Back, Demon Lovin', and Weapons Is Scaring Up The Box Office! 1:00:14

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Wednesday season two, EVO 2025, Quakecon 2025, K-Pop Demon Hunters and Demon Slayer reaping big success, Freakier Friday's early start, and one of the biggest surprise hits at the box office in 2025, Weapons. Gear up with your favorite Pop Culture Cosmos shirts and gifts in our TeePublic store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepubli…

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Steven Sinofsky & Balaji Srinivasan on the Future of AI, Tech, & the Global World Order 1:17:24

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There’s been a wave of M&A deals lately - Meta and Scale, Windsurf and Google - and a lot of it points to something bigger: how regulation, capital, and innovation are colliding in 2025. In this episode Erik Torenberg brings together Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft Executive and Balaji Srinivasan, founder of the Network School, and author of the …

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PCC Multiverse #445- Luka Signs And Says He's All In. But Are The Lakers All In As Well? 1:00:00

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The Lakers got some good news over the weekend as Luka Doncic agreed to a 3-year $165 million dollar extension with the team as soon as it was offered. In doing so, he stays with the team through at least 2027-2028 (Luka holds a player option for 28-29). His comments after the signing and his commitment to the team were what every Laker fan wanted …

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Marc Andreessen: Why Perfect Products Become Obsolete 37:16

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In this episode, Marc Andreessen joins TBPN for an unfiltered conversation spanning everything from ads in LLMs to why Apple’s AI strategy may be risky for anyone not named Apple. Marc breaks down the current state of AI: why open source is resurging, how foundational research is (or isn’t) turning into product, and whether we’ve hit the moment whe…

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Ep. 1242 - White Girl Summer 1:11:06

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The leftist monoculture has been shattered. The sides are forming for the fight to take the culture back. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1241 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and common sense at https://DailyWirePlus.com Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lio…

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Episode 26: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 26; Propositions 362-366 (On The Nature Of Tying Up Loose Ends) 3:49

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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GPT-5 and Agents Breakdown – w/ OpenAI Researchers Isa Fulford & Christina Kim 43:54

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ChatGPT-5 just launched, marking a major milestone for OpenAI and the entire AI ecosystem. Fresh off the live stream, Erik Torenberg was joined in the studio by three people who played key roles in making this model a reality: Christina Kim, Researcher at OpenAI, who leads the core models team on post-training Isa Fulford, Researcher at OpenAI, who…

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Episode 25: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 25; Propositions 352-361 (On The Nature Of The Big Bang And Falsifiability) 9:13

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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The Woman Who Was FEET AWAY From Trump When He Was Shot | Salena Zito 35:41

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Salena Zito, author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland," joins me for a riveting conversation detailing her experience of seeing President Trump nearly killed from feet away, as well as her optimism about Trump's presidency despite recent polling numbers. - - - Today’s Sponso…

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How to Build a Successful Company in an Era of Disruption 42:52

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What happens when a startup becomes a giant—and then has to reinvent itself all over again? In this episode, Martin Casado sits down with Raghu Raghuram (former CEO of VMware) and Jeetu Patel (President and CPO at Cisco) for a deep, tactical conversation on scaling, disruption, and navigating transformation from the inside. They share hard-won less…

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Episode 24: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 24; Propositions 349-351 (On The Nature Of Improving Your Own Evolution) 1:35

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Episode 23: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 23; Propositions 341-348 (On The Nature Of Saving Our Species, Priority 4 The World Arbitration Council) 5:28

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Dwarkesh and Noah Smith on AGI and the Economy 1:01:16

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In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it? They break down: Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike” Why reasoning alone isn’t enough —…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #466- Our (SPOILER-FILLED) Review Of The Fantastic Four: The First Steps! 1:00:00

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TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford share an hour's worth of detailed thoughts on Marvel's latest release, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Tune in as they go over in Spoiler-rific detail what they liked (and didn't like) about the film, plus how it matches up with the other big superhero movie release from Warner Bros. and DC in Superman. Is this the …

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Episode 22: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 22; Propositions 332-340 (On The Nature Of Saving Our Species, Priority 3 Improved Logistics and Repurposing) 6:00

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Episode 21: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 21; Propositions 323-331 (On The Nature Of Saving Our Species, Priority 2 Energy Capture and Transfer) 6:00

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Episode 20: LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 20; Propositions 308-322 (On The Nature Of Saving Our Species, Priority 1 Huge Array Of Multifunction AI Space Drones) 9:06

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Ep. 1241 - A Fantastic Four America 1:11:38

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As Trump scores success after success, a Hollywood movie gives us a vision of what the country could be. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1241 - - - DailyWire+: Watch Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer now—streaming exclusively on DailyWire+. Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops Septe…

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Balaji on How Tech Truly Wins Media 1:37:40

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What really caused the breakdown between tech and media—and what comes next? Erik Torenberg sits down with Balaji Srinivasan (entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Network State) to explore the long-building conflict between Silicon Valley and legacy journalism. Balaji explains how the collapse of traditional media business models gave rise to …

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PCC Multiverse #444-State of Pro Wrestling For July/August 2025! 1:00:00

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The guys are headed back into the ring as John Orlando and Gerald Glassford discuss the passing of Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan at the age of 71. They discuss his complicated legacy and his undeniable imprint on the wrestling industry. Plus, the guys also have thoughts on AEW post All-In and where WWE is headed going into SummerSlam. The tag team podc…

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These National Celebrations Are Hilarious (And Totally Unnecessary) 13:42

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Did you know that today, July 31st, is National Avocado Day? Neither did I. What's even more surprising–and hilariously soul crushing–is that America celebrates a plethora of unnecessary national days, such as this one. So today, we'll be finding out what ideas, vegetables, and car parts our great country finds worthy of celebration. - - - Today’s …

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Episode 19: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 19; Propositions 292-307 (On The Nature Of What Lies Ahead) 9:25

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Is The Israel-Hamas War Good For The United States? | Dr. Michael Doran 34:55

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Dr. Michael Doran, a Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute, joins me for a fascinating conversation about how the Israel-Hamas war has changed American foreign policy for the better. - - - Today’s Sponsor: Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/klavan to get an exclusive discount. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more a…

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Episode 18: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 18; Propositions 283-291 (On The Nature Of Our End And Our Beginning) 5:30

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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AI Content and the War for Your Attention 41:07

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What happens when AI starts generating content for everyone—and no one wants to watch it? In this episode, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and ad tech veteran Antonio García Martínez join a16z General Partner, Erik Torenberg to unpack the shifting economics of attention: from the rise of “AI slop” and spammy feeds to the difference between what we want to pay …

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Episode 17: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 17; Propositions 267-282 (On The Nature Of What Is Inside Atoms And Outside Our Universe) 10:00

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years", Season two of our Podcast, "On The Natural State Of Nature" ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics, like a hot-dense-center prior to recombination, proof of any elemen…

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Balaji Srinivasan: How AI Will Change Politics, War, and Money 1:05:57

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a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg and Martin Casado sit down with technologist and investor Balaji Srinivasan to explore how the metaphors we use to describe AI—whether as god, swarm, tool, or oracle—reveal as much about us as they do about the technology itself. Balaji, best known for his work in crypto and network states, also brings a deep ba…

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Pop Culture Cosmos #465- Fantastic Four Hits, SDCC News, and Happy Gilmore 2 Tees It Up On Netflix! 1:00:00

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The guys are back as Josh Pederson and Gerald Glassford talk Fantastic Four winning the box office, EA trying to rebuild the reputation of Battlefield, news from San Diego Comic-Con, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the hit game Rematch, and a review of Happy Gilmore 2.

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Episode 16: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 16; Propositions 251-266 (On The Nature Of Black Holes, White Holes, Wormholes, and Hawking Radiation) 8:30

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years" , Season two of our Podcast, On The Natural State Of Nature ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics like a hot dense center prior to recombination or proof of any elemen…

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Journey to the UFC: The Joe Pyfer Story 3:33

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Joe Pyfer’s road to the UFC is anything but ordinary. From childhood abuse to a brutal injury and a comeback for the ages—Journey to the UFC is raw, real, and unforgettable. Now streaming on DailyWire+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Daily Wire

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Episode 15: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 15; Propositions 241-250 (On The Nature Of Plasmoids-Ball Lightning and Tinnitus) 6:08

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years" , Season two of our Podcast, On The Natural State Of Nature ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics like a hot dense center prior to recombination or proof of any elemen…

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Ep. 1240 - The Innuendo Wars 1:12:39

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Conspiracy vs conspiracy in a battle to control the information battlefield. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3UKm1Ez Ep.1240 - - - DailyWire+: Watch Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer now—streaming exclusively on DailyWire+. Ben Shapiro’s new book, “Lions and Scavengers,” drops September 2nd—pre-order today at …

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Episode 14: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 14; Propositions 232-240 (On The Nature Of Death and Life) 5:28

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years" , Season two of our Podcast, On The Natural State Of Nature ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics like a hot dense center prior to recombination or proof of any elemen…

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Ben and Marc on New Media: Podcasts, Politics & the Collapse of Trust 1:37:50

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On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Erik Torenberg— General Partner at a16z and founder of the media company Turpentine—to unpack how the internet shattered the old media order and reshaped the way power works in America. What begins as a look at the evolution of media quickly beco…

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PCC Multiverse #443- Fantastic Four and Comic-Con Arrive, and Is Anyone Still Playing Destiny 2? 1:00:00

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A big weekend for pop culture is here as TJ Johnson and Gerald Glassford preview the weekend with the debut of Marvel's Fantastic Four and San Diego Comic-Con 2025. The guys go over the current state of Marvel going into the film with more extended thoughts on recent comments by Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige about what's up ahead for the Marvel C…

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My REACTION To These Atheist TikToks 13:38

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Human folly is hilarious—especially when that folly manifests as atheism. That’s why I’m excited about today’s video: I’ll be reacting to Atheist TikToks in which atheists attempt to disprove the truth of the Bible. Man, oh man, this is going to be fun. - - - Today’s Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow and find out h…

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Episode 13: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 13; Propositions 218-231 (On The Nature Of Humanity And Our Place In The Universe) 6:41

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years" , Season two of our Podcast, On The Natural State Of Nature ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics like a hot dense center prior to recombination or proof of any elemen…

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Episode 12: A LEAP YEAR CROSSING LIGHT YEARS, EPISODE 12; Propositions 196-217 (On The Nature Of Life, Death, and Creation) 10:47

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"A Leap Year Crossing Light Years" , Season two of our Podcast, On The Natural State Of Nature ( Copyright 2025 DR JM NIPOK ) 366 simple propositions that offer a journey to the very edges of our universe and back. A new theoretical framework that removes assumptions from physics like a hot dense center prior to recombination or proof of any elemen…