Best Alex Tapscott Podcasts (2025)

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S26E7 - Stephen Chidwick Andreas Mavromoustakis Craig Tapscott 1:39:27

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What a show we’ve got for our Season 26 curtain closer! We are joined by one of the greatest to ever play the game Stephen Chidwick. We also welcome Cypriot break out star Andreas Mavromoustakis. For strategy, we look at a very cool hand that Andreas played in the WSOP online main event. Craig Tapscott stops by to discuss his ‘Mind Games’ series of…

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The Lock-In 108 - Jim Reid 52:48

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This week, we are locked in with dream-chaser and RecPoker podcast host Jim Reid. David and Dara talk to Jim about being the subject of Season 2 of the documentary series ‘Chasing The Dream’. They also talk about the IPT Killarney (where Dara competes for the €100,000 WPT Global Golden Ticket bonus) and poker in Ireland in general. There is a round…

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DeFi Decoded - Merger Mania Comes to DATs. Plus, How to Value Base. 50:41

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of crypto. Listen in as they discuss the fading premiums and potential consolidation wave in DATs following the Strive-Semler merger this past week, the liquidity and centralization risks emerging in altcoin DATs, the evolving debate over stablecoin regulation from the GENIUS Act to the C…

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DeFi Decoded - Why Investors are Betting on Prediction Markets 43:32

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of crypto. Listen in as they discuss Google’s launch of its AI Agent Payments Protocol with stablecoin support, how AI agents could become the next interface for the Internet and even decentralize crypto governance, the soaring valuations of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi a…

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Why You’re Not As Creative As You Think and How to Actually Change That with Zorana Pringle 58:00

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Think you’re a creative person? Think again. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why most of us are far less creative than we believe—and what to do about it. We explore why great ideas often die before they ever get started, how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, and why creativity has more to do with action t…

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S26E6 - Ari Engel Emmett Mullin Nick O'Hara 1:23:25

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This week, we are joined by the cashiest poker player in history - Ari Engel. We also welcome poker player and moustache aficionado Emmett Mullin. For strategy, we will take a look at a hand of David's from the Partypoker UK Tour Glasgow. Nick O'Hara stops by to discuss the now WPT Global sponsored IPO Dublin. Plus, Poker Twitter God, now on Instag…

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DeFi Decoded - Forget Snakes on a Plane, it's Stonks on a Chain! 32:36

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of crypto. Listen in as they discuss the accelerating convergence of crypto and Wall Street, the big opportunities and implementation challenges with onchain finance, Solana’s outsized rally following large SOL DAT announcements with ETFs on the horizon, a few of the inefficiencies that s…

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DeFi Decoded - Ding Ding Ding! Opening Bell Rings for Tokenized Stocks with Jim Hiltner of Superstate 35:55

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Jim Hiltner, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at Superstate. Listen in as they discuss the accelerating adoption of tokenized real-world assets by issuers and investors worldwide, the Superstate origin story and its evolution, how tokenization democratizes access to …

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DeFi Decoded - How Avalanche Became the Trusted Platform for Business with Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo of Ava Labs 47:16

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo, Chief Strategy Officer of Ava Labs. Listen in as they discuss Avalanche’s evolution since its inception, enterprise blockchain preferences between L1s versus L2s, the rapid growth of Avalanche’s tokenized real-world asset ecosystem, how sta…

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S26E5 - Seth Davies TheSaurus Ivonne Montealegre 1:38:51

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This week, we are joined by highstakes beast and the biggest tournament winner of the last 12 months Seth Davies. We also welcome poker player and Battle Rap legend Thesaurus. For strategy, we take a look at a hand of Dara’s from a WSOP event. Ivonne Montealegre stops by to discuss the Sigma Poker Tour. Plus, Meme-Tsar and Friday Party Madness cham…

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DeFi Decoded - Staking Bitcoin (finally!) with David Tse of Babylon 37:04

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest David Tse, Co-Founder of Babylon. Listen in as they discuss the ongoing evolution of Bitcoin from a store of value and medium of exchange into a productive asset, how Babylon is leading the way with trustless Bitcoin staking and positioning it as a collateral su…

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How AI Is Forcing Us to Rethink Who We Are and the Future We Want with Jeff Burningham 47:49

2M ago47:49

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What if the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology, but what it’s revealing about us? Jeff Burningham has built companies, invested in hundreds of startups, and even run for governor — but his most urgent message comes in his new book The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. He believes AI is a mirror, reflecting ou…

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DeFi Decoded - ETH is Mooning! Next Stop $10,000? 45:57

2M ago45:57

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the resurgence of Ethereum, Tom Lee’s efforts in educating Wall Street, how crypto’s reflexivity and flywheel effects are fueling today’s market rally, what could happen if DATs begin trading below mNAV, key lessons from the rapid rise of DATs and how lo…

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S26E4 - Nacho Barbero Olga Iermolcheva 1:37:24

2M ago1:37:24

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Banger Alert as we welcome to the show highstakes poker pro and WPT Global ambassador Nacho Barbero for what is a very frank interview. We are also joined by poker pro, podcaster and CoinPoker ambassador Olga Iermolcheva. For strategy, we will take a look at a tricky endgame satellite spot of mine. Dara and David talk sbout playing on your own bank…

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DeFi Decoded - Building the Web3 Equivalent to AWS with Nick White of Celestia 51:00

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Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 with special guest Nick White, Vice President of Celestia Labs. Listen in as they discuss Nick’s background and journey into crypto, how to think about modularity and data availability in blockchain architecture, the future of decentralized applications and the use cases unlocked by Celestia’s scala…

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DeFi Decoded - Investing in Crypto Investors with Ben Jacobs of Scenius Capital 56:54

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Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 with special guest Ben Jacobs, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Scenius Capital. Listen in as they discuss Ben’s background and crypto journey, the current state of the liquid crypto hedge fund universe, the rise of digital asset treasury companies and how they compare to traditional fund strategi…

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S26E3 - Kenny Hallaert Jaime Staples 1:25:19

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This week we are joined by Pokerstars ambassador and WSOP Main event double final tableist Kenny Hallaert. We welcome to the show poker pro, vlogger, streamer and Partypoker ambassador Jamie Staples. For strategy, we analyse David's first hand of note from the WPT Global tables. Dara talks all about his decision to be financially transparent about …

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What If DMT Isn’t a Hallucination But a Message From Our Creator: A Neuroscientist Makes His Case - Dr. Andrew Gallimore 1:01:27

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What if the most powerful psychedelic on Earth isn’t just a hallucination—but a message? Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins us to explore the mind-bending world of DMT, a molecule found in both nature and the human body that seems to reliably transport users to an alien-like realm filled with intelligent beings. In this episode, we dive into…

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DeFi Decoded - Wall Street’s Crypto Awakening with Matt Hougan of Bitwise 31:08

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management. Listen in as they discuss how the crypto market has matured to the point where companies are turning to public markets to raise capital and reach new investors, the paradigm shift in TradFi’s und…

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DeFi Decoded - Crypto Crime Stoppers! With James Smith of Elliptic 38:59

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest James Smith, Co-Founder of Elliptic. Listen in as they discuss the genesis of Elliptic in 2013 and how it’s evolved since, its scaling strategy to support the explosion of new blockchain networks, the current state of onchain crime and whether the claim that onl…

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The Lock-In 105 - Lucas Robinson 47:38

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This week, David and Barry are locked in with Pokernews Streamer Lucas Robinson! While Dara attempted to take down the WSOP 800, Barry subbed in to help discuss the WSOP Main Event, previewing the chances of Margets, Mizrachi, Hendrix and Hallaert. Lucas’s role as a Pokernews streamer is discussed with emphasis on his successful WPT Global grind. T…

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Why Normal People Do Horrific Things: The Neuroscience of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr. 59:50

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What if the desire for revenge wasn’t just emotional—but biological? In this gripping conversation, Yale-trained lawyer and researcher James Kimmel Jr. explains how the brain processes revenge, why it feels so satisfying in the moment, and why it rarely brings the peace we expect. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and his own powerful personal…

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S26E2 - Ali Nejad Gary Blackwood Alex Fitzgerald 1:45:42

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On the week when the WSOP Main Event began, we are joined by Triton, Merit and WSOP commentator Ali Nejad. We welcome to the show poker pro, vlogger, upswing coach and coin poker ambassador Gary Blackwood. For strategy, we are doing one of our classic hands - a famous spot from the 2016 WSOP Main Event between Michael Ruane and James Obst. Alex Fit…

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The Lock-In 104 - Barry Carter 41:20

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This week, we are locked in and hanging out with the George to our John and Paul, Barry Carter. We discuss the WSOP Millionaire Maker Collusion story, the antics of Martin Kabrhel and the Poker Player’s Championship dominance of Michael Mizrachi! We also preview the WSOP Ladies event as Shiina Okamoto goes for back-to-back titles.…

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DeFi Decoded - Are Stocks the New Altcoins? 23:42

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the growing bifurcation between cryptoassets and crypto equities following the GENIUS Act’s Senate approval, what’s happening in the altcoin market, whether a crypto IPO season is on the horizon, how equities and tokens compare, the accelerating converge…

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S26E1 - Gus Hansen Paul Carr Ben Spragg Tanya Masters 1:26:54

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On this week’s Season 26 curtain-raiser, we have an exclusive interview with 3-time WPT champion and great summer prognosticator Gus Hansen. We are joined by Irish poker player and IPT leaderboard champion Paul Carr. For strategy, we’ve got award winning twitch streamer and Pokerstars ambassador Benjamin Spragg. Irish Poker Tour ambassador Tanya Ma…

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DeFi Decoded - Talking Scalability with Jeff Feng, Co-Founder of Sei, One of The World's Fastest L1s 50:41

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Jeff Feng, Co-Founder of Sei Labs. Listen in as they discuss the rise of next-generation layer 1 networks built for scale, Sei’s origin story, its evolution since inception, the exciting breakout potential of the onchain gaming and AI agent subsectors, why the S…

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Why You Can’t Heal Until Your Body Feels Safe… and How To Get There with Dr. David Rabin 54:31

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—the workouts, the healthy food, the meditation app, the supplements—but your body still isn’t responding the way it should… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: You can’t heal until your body feels safe. Not calm. Not relaxed. Safe. And that’s not just a mindset—it’s a biologi…

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The Lock-In 103 - David Docherty 47:18

4M ago47:18

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This week, we are locked in with Pokerstars Live League Chaser David Docherty right after his trip to Namur and right before his trip to Malaga. Dara has his bags packed (for him) ahead of his trip to the Vegas and he is threatening to unleash a new lucky shirt. David Docherty is convalescing after some kidney stones hampered his trip to Belgium. D…

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DeFi Decoded - IPO or ICO? Why Not Both? 39:37

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss takeaways from Circle’s red-hot IPO, the powerful economics behind stablecoin issuers, Plasma’s $500 million raise in under ten minutes, the sharp contrast between Circle’s TradFi and Plasma’s onchain capital-raising approaches, the current dynamics in t…

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WPT GLOBAL PREMIERE SPECIAL - Doug Polk Sinead Davenport Padraig O'Neill Justin Young Art Parmann 1:35:04

4M ago1:35:04

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For our WPT Global Premiere Special, we have got an absolute banger! We have an exclusive interview with poker player, card-room owner, training site owner and CLUB WPT GOLD ambassador Doug Polk, right off the back on his incredible appearance as a stand up comedian on 'Kill Tony'. We are joined by the WPT World Championship Ladies event 3rd place …

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Feel Stressed? Why That Might Not Be a Bad Thing with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

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We’ve been taught to fear stress, avoid it, and manage it like a toxin. But what if that belief is actually making us weaker? Dr. Sharon Bergquist has spent decades studying the relationship between stress, cellular health, and chronic disease—and what she’s discovered turns the conventional wisdom upside down. We dig into what that means at the bi…

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DeFi Decoded - Consensus 2025 Highlights Mega-Episode 59:15

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 live from Consensus 2025 in Toronto. Listen in as he leads two powerhouse panels with top founders and leaders in the industry. The first, on May 15, explored the fast-moving convergence of AI and blockchain, while the second, on May 16, examined what Canada must do to reclaim its place as a global…

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The Lock-In 102 - Xuan Liu 53:11

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This week, we are locked in with Xuan Liu for an exclusive chat after her Triton WPT Global Slam victory in Montenegro. Just hours after announcing their new ambassador deals with WPT Global, which includes sponsorship of all The Chip Race content, Dara and David take some deep dives with Xuan. Dara and David discuss Steve O’Dwyer’s strong words fo…

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DeFi Decoded - Here Come the ETH Treasury Strategy Companies! 25:22

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the accelerating institutionalization of crypto, several emerging crypto treasury strategies, current market dynamics and the case for alternatives like cryptoassets, Andrew’s big news, the growing convergence between TradFi and DeFi, and more.…

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The Real Cost of Dismantling Public Eduction with former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King 48:08

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What if the federal government walked away from public education? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s part of a real plan gaining traction right now. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to defund and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and why it could upend the future for millions of students. Former Secretary of Education Joh…

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DeFi Decoded - In the Battle of Crypto Narratives, "Hard Money" Is Beating "Tech Accelerationism" 49:57

5M ago49:57

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In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young dig into the "most quiet and ignored crypto rally ever." Bitcoin is well over $100,000 and within striking distance of an all-time high, yet this market lacks the fervor and excitement of past bull runs. They dig into the reasons this, namely the growing bifurcation between the "hard m…

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S25E6 - Espen Jorstad Ian Simpson Monica Vaka Henry Kilbane 1:57:33

5M ago1:57:33

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For our grand finale, David and Dara have put together a Unibet Poker reunion! They welcome the 2022 WSOP MAIN EVENT champion Espen Jorstad. They are joined by the 2013 Irish Open champion and 888 ambassador Ian Simpson. For strategy, the lads analyse a hand with Norwegian poker champion Monica Vaka. Triton commentator Henry Kilbane stops by for so…

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The Lock-In 101 - Barry Carter 48:07

5M ago48:07

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This we were are locked in for what the lads are saying is their final ever episode the popular Chip Race spin-off (but then they said that on the last episode too). Fittingly, it is Barry who joins them for a chat about the stories of the week. After some shameless plugging of the actually excellent Simplify Poker (Use Code CHIPRACE for 20% off) a…

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DeFi Decoded - How Eclipse is Scaling Web3 by Merging the Best of Solana and Ethereum, with Vijay Chetty 45:32

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In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young speak with Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs about Eclipse's unique modular approach to building a scalable layer two network by combining the best of Solana, Ethereum and Celestia, and the implications for web3 and beyond. Eclipse is designed for decentralized application developers b…

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DeFi Decoded - Tether - Coming to America! 43:12

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the role of stablecoins, particularly Tether, in the treasury market. They explore the implications of Tether's growth and its potential to act as a significant buyer of U…

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Rethinking Purpose: Why Chasing Big Goals Might Be Making You Miserable with Jordan Grumet 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

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What if the relentless chase for big goals is actually what’s making you feel unfulfilled? In this episode, hospice physician and author Jordan Grumet shares what he’s learned from those at the end of life—and why our culture’s definition of purpose may be all wrong. Instead of striving for impact, Jordan invites us to focus on the simple, joyful a…

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DeFi Decoded - How Tokenization Could Unlock Financial Markets for Billions of People w/ Vincent Kadar of Polymath 37:19

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 with special guest Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath. Listen in as they explore Vincent’s journey into crypto, the future of tokenized assets beyond dollars, some of the challenges of asset tokenization, a few exciting projects at Polymath, its purpose-built Polymesh blockchain for regulated assets, w…

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S25E5 - Simon Wilson Jamie Kerstetter Karim Chelli 1:41:21

6M ago1:41:21

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As we count down our final 3 shows for Unibet Poker, we welcome the 2025 Irish Poker Champion Simon Wilson. We are joined by poker player commentator and WPT Club Gold marketing manager Jamie Kerstetter. For strategy, we take a deep dive into a hand David played versus Chip Race former newsman Daragh Davey at the Unibet DSO Barcelona. Mindset coach…

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DeFi Decoded - Mega Market Breakdown with Scott Melker, the Wolf of All Streets 44:22

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Scott Melker, AKA the Wolf of All Streets. Listen in as they discuss Bitcoin’s decoupling and whether that theory holds any weight, the severe underperformance of altcoins, the impact of additional crypto ETFs and public equities on the markets, predictions for …

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DeFi Decoded - Who Will Buy America's Bonds? When China Closes a Door, Crypto Opens a Window 30:05

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the current macroeconomic environment and its implications for the crypto market, four of the most positive fundamental trends in crypto, how stablecoins are creating new source of demand for U.S. government debt, the onchain gold and FX markets setting …

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DeFi Decoded - What the ETF Market Says About Where We're Headed Next with James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence 55:29

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest James Seyffart, ETF Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Listen in as they discuss what’s happened with ETFs amid this past week’s market turmoil, the meaning of terms like ‘bearish but long’ and ‘Vanguard put,’ and how they relate to current investing tr…

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S25E4 - Matt Affleck Steve O'Dwyer Jim Reid 1:44:43

6M ago1:44:43

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What a show we’ve got this week! We welcome poker player and coach Matt Affleck. We are joined by highstakes crusher and Irish Poker open champion Steve O’Dwyer. For strategy, we welcome back to the show poker player, RecPoker podcast host and Firaldo Cup runner-up Jim Reid. The lads discuss their fears about another Black Friday on the horizon. Pl…

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What AI Can’t Replace - and Why That Matters with WSJ Bestselling Author, Faisal Hoque 1:00:10

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This isn’t another hype-filled tech episode or a doomsday warning about robots taking over. It’s a grounded, human conversation about what we lose when we hand over too much to AI—and how to hold onto what matters most. In this episode, author and technologist Faisal Hoque blends decades of innovation experience with Eastern philosophy to explore s…

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DeFi Decoded - Can Crypto's Most Popular Wallet Become the World's Bank Account? With MetaMask's Daniel Lynch 45:41

6M ago45:41

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Daniel Lynch, Lead of MetaMask Card at Consensys. Listen in as they discuss the origin story of MetaMask Card, its evolution into Daniel’s full-time role, Argentina’s vibrant crypto developer ecosystem, his ambitious vision for self-custodial neobanking, innovat…