Best Evan Hoffman Podcasts (2025)

AI is moving into the physical economy. In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we explore what changes when AI leaves the screen and becomes part of factories, construction sites, supply chains, and critical infrastructure. When the product is physical, reliability matters, real-world constraints appear quickly, and the advantage shifts from standalone…

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Episode 609 - Last Second X-Mas Gift... A Mets Road Trip! 26:48

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And you said there's nothing to get your Uncle Joe!!! Evan has planned a perfect for gift for all Mets fans. Whether it's for your mom, dad, kids, uncles, cousins, or just yourself. Get ready for the 2026 Mets season on the road.The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, …

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Big Ideas 2026: Voice Agents and High-Stakes Trust 17:44

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Voice is becoming one of the fastest paths for AI to do real work, especially in regulated environments where accuracy and compliance matter. In this episode, we look at voice agents replacing and augmenting phone-based workflows, what trust and measurement look like when AI runs sensitive interactions, and how healthcare and consumer products shif…

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Episode 608 - Brandon Nimmo Tribute Show 44:23

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The dust has finally settled on Brandon Nimmo being traded away from the Mets. Evan gave it some time and made sure he was able to give Nimmo a proper tribute show. So without further disruption we present the top 10 moments of Brandon Nimmo as a New York Met. The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will ta…

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New York Mets Send Jeff McNeil Packing - WFAN Daily With Pete Hoffman 29:03

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Jeff McNeil is the last part of the Mets "core" that has finally found a new home. With Nimmo, Diaz, Alonso and now McNeil moving on to new teams, how does Stearns go about building his new core?Follow @HoffWFAN on X, Insta & TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor…

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Big Ideas 2026: The Enterprise Orchestration Layer 22:18

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AI is becoming the orchestration layer inside the enterprise. In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we explore the shift from isolated AI copilots to coordinated multi-agent systems that plan, analyze, and execute work across teams and tools. This is not a new feature, but a new way workflows run inside large organizations. You will hear from Seema Am…

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Episode 607 - Jeff McNeil Traded To The A's For A Bag Of Balls 16:31

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It's not a literal bag of balls, but it sure feels that way. Jeff McNeil has been shipped out to the Athletics along with $5.75M in cash for a 17 year old pitcher Yordan Rodriquez. While this sounds like a great move to get rid of more of the core, what are we doing in the outfield? Evan breaks it down!The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we…

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Big Ideas 2026: The Agentic Interface 14:52

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AI is moving from chat to action. In this episode of Big Ideas 2026, we unpack three shifts shaping what comes next for AI products. The change is not just smarter models, but software itself taking on a new form. You will hear from Marc Andrusko on the move from prompting to execution, Stephanie Zhang on building machine-legible systems, and Sarah…

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Episode 606 - New York Mets Payroll And Beyond 1:01:17

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Steve Cohen fights back on the Payroll criticism from the MEDIA, not the fans, let them be pissed. Plus, Luis Robert he next target for David Stearns?The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series. To rewatch follow the link • 1986 World Series, Gam…

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The Rise, Fall & Reset of The Fintech Industry 45:14

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Fintech went from a full-blown surge to a near standstill in just two years. At its peak, about 25 percent of all venture dollars were pouring into the category. By late 2022, that number had collapsed to almost zero. In this conversation, a16z General Partner David Haber and Plaid cofounder and CEO Zach Perret unpack what actually happened during …

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Do Revenue and Margins Still Matter in AI? 1:02:30

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In this episode, we’re sharing a conversation with David George, General Partner at a16z on the firm’s growth investing team. David has been involved in backing many of the defining companies of this era and is now investing behind a new wave of AI startups. This discussion goes deep into how the a16z growth practice operates: how the team hires an…

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Episode 605 - Mets Sign Luke Weaver 1:04:28

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The New York Mets scoop up another former New York Yankees relief pitcher. This time it's Luke Weaver. Along with that, Evan runs through the "Rico 10" which is a list of 10 Mets headlines from the week.The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the World Series…

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The Crime Crisis In America and How Technology Fixes It 59:30

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What if America tried to eliminate crime instead of just reacting to it? Not with slogans, but with staffing, technology, and strategy scaled to the problem. In this episode, Erik Torenberg speaks with Garrett Langley, founder and CEO of Flock Safety, and Ben Horowitz, cofounder of a16z, about what is happening in the cities that are trying. Flock …

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Ryo Lu (Cursor): AI Turns Designers to Developers 52:01

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Ryo Lu spent years watching his designs die in meetings. Then he discovered the tool that lets designers ship code at the speed of thought: Cursor, the company where Ryo is now Head of Design. In this episode, a16z General Partner Jennifer Li sits down with Ryo to discuss why "taste" is the wrong framework for understanding the future, why purposef…

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Joe Beningo Erupts at the Mets Decision to let Pete Alonso Walk | Evan & Tiki 20:31

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Joe B joins us for a surprise Wednesday visit and melted down about losing Pete Alonso To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy

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Episode 604 - David Stearns Trade History 56:17

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Evan Roberts takes a closer look at David Stearns trade history. Will this offseason have an unexpected trade go down? Also, a look back at Pete Alonso declining an extension in 2023 and the loss of Tyler Rogers.The Rewatch Episode is returning. This year we will have two rewatches. The first will take us all the way back to 1986, Game 6 of the Wor…

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Episode 603 - Mets Sign Jorge Polanco 56:24

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David Stearns has begun to rebuild his version of what the Mets should be. The first addition is utility infielder Jorge Polaco to a 2 year $40 million dolllar deal. Where does he fit into the 2026 puzzle.Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠Email [email protected] To learn more a…

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AI Eats the World: Benedict Evans on the Next Platform Shift 1:02:50

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AI is reshaping the tech landscape, but a big question remains: is this just another platform shift, or something closer to electricity or computing in scale and impact? Some industries may be transformed. Others may barely feel it. Tech giants are racing to reorient their strategies, yet most people still struggle to find an everyday use case. Tha…

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Episode 602 - Picking Up The Pieces 1:08:34

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The Mets weren't as active at the winter meetings as it looks. It was more about losing Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso and not gaining a thing. Let's hear what the President of Baseball Operations has to say about the offseason so far.Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite …

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Episode 601 - Say Goodbye To Home Run King Pete Alonso 51:17

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Let's try to put this gently. PETE ALONSO IS GONE AND THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO!!!!!! Has Evan cooled off from the past two days of complete hell? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠Email TheRicoB@…

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How the Best CEOs Delegate 57:34

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Jonathan Swanson has built two rare successes: Thumbtack, the home-services marketplace, and Athena, the fast-growing platform that pairs ambitious people with world-class personal assistants. Today he runs a 4,000-person company, invests on the side, and raises four kids — all by designing his life around leverage. a16z General Partner, Erik Toren…

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Episode 600 - Say Goodbye To Edwin Diaz 58:00

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Edwin Diaz has moved on from the Big Apple to fake Los Angeles! That's right the Mets let our closer leave to chase a ring with Dodgers! What is David Stearns doing? Plus, the market is now set for Pete Alonso.Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico …

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The $3 Trillion AI Coding Opportunity 37:59

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Originally published on the a16z Infra podcast. We're resurfacing it here for our main feed audience. AI coding is already actively changing how software gets built. a16z Infra Partners Yoko Li and Guido Appenzeller break down how "agents with environments" are changing the dev loop; why repos and PRs may need new abstractions; and where ROI is sho…

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Episode 599 - David Stearns Talks At Winter Meetings Day 1 1:06:57

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David Stearns speaks to the media at day one of the winter meetings. Will Stearns have any new tells that will make Mets fans ecstatic? Or will we want to revolt?Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠…

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The 80-Year Bet: Why Naveen Rao Is Rebuilding the Computer from Scratch 30:11

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Naveen Rao is cofounder and CEO of Unconventional AI, an AI chip startup building analog computing systems designed specifically for intelligence. Previously, Naveen led AI at Databricks and founded two successful companies: Mosaic (cloud computing) and Nervana (AI accelerators, acquired by Intel). In this episode, a16z’s Matt Bornstein sits down w…

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Episode 598 - Hall Calls, Hot Stove and Hijinks 1:11:11

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On the latest episode of Rico Brogna we breakdown Jeff Kent getting the call to Cooperstown, Winter Meeting moves and some wild Mets Yankees fantasy trades!Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠Email …

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Episode 597 - Rumors & Mailbag 42:12

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The rumors are starting to pick up as we get to the winter meetings. Are any of them true? Plus, Evan dives into your emails.Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠Email [email protected] To learn mor…

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What Comes After ChatGPT? The Mother of ImageNet Predicts The Future 1:01:56

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Fei-Fei Li is a Stanford professor, co-director of Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, and co-founder of World Labs. She created ImageNet, the dataset that sparked the deep learning revolution. Justin Johnson is her former PhD student, ex-professor at Michigan, ex-Meta researcher, and now co-founder of World Labs. Togethe…

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#178 - Drayton Farley 1:08:51

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Drayton Farley joins the show once again to talk about his 2025, as well as writing process, enjoying time at home, and AI music. Drayton recently released two new singles, "Turn Around" and "Touch and Go". BUY TICKETS AND MERCH https://draytonfarley.com SUPPORT THE SHOW patreon.com/hippiesandcowboys BUY JOSH'S NEW BOOK https://backloungepublishing…

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How AI Created the Fastest Product Cycle in History 50:54

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Recently, a16z General Partner Anish Acharya joined Ollie Forsyth on NEW ECONOMIES. They talked about why consumer tech is surging again, how AI is enabling 100M-user products at unprecedented speed, and what founders need to understand heading into 2026 — from distribution shifts to founder mindset to the mechanics behind the fastest product cycle…

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Episode 596 - Position Player Trade Market 1:13:35

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The Mets had plenty of holes to fill with Pete Alonso hitting free agency, and then they traded away Brandon Nimmo! What are the Mets plans now? If free agency isn't the way to go will they pursue some trades? Let's see who Evan thinks would make great trade targets.Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠…

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Why AI Moats Still Matter (And How They've Changed) 51:31

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a16z General Partners David Haber, Alex Rampell, and Erik Torenberg discuss why 19 out of 20 AI startups building the same thing will die - and why the survivor might charge $20,000 for what used to cost $20. They expose the "janitorial services paradox" (why the most boring software is most defensible), explain why OpenAI won't compete with your o…

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Fascist Italy and the Jews 46:51

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Fascist Italy and the Jews - Dec 2, 2025 -By Hoffman, Rabbi Evan

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How To Lead | Ben Horowitz on My First Million 1:10:40

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A16Z co-founder Ben Horowitz joins Shaan Puri and Sam Parr on My First Million to talk about how to be a great leader. Resources: Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Follow Shaan on X: https://x.com/ShaanVP Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/thesamparr Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your frien…

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Episode 595 - Mets Sign Devin Williams 24:37

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Breaking news, the best closer in baseball stays in New York, according to Hoff! That's right, the New York Mets sign Devin Williams to a 3-yr/$50M deal. What does this mean for Edwin Diaz?Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https:/…

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The $700 Billion AI Productivity Problem No One's Talking About 58:17

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Russ Fradin sold his first company for $300M. He’s back in the arena with Larridin, helping companies measure just how successful their AI actually is. In this episode, Russ sits down with a16z General Partner Alex Rampell to reveal why the measurement infrastructure that unlocked internet advertising's trillion-dollar boom is exactly what's missin…

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Episode 594 - Senga's Future, Deep Dive Starting Pitching Trade Market 1:05:57

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Kodai Senga speaks his peace to the New York Mets. Will David Stearns listen? Do the fans even want David Stearns to listen? Plus, we take deep dive into the Starting Pitching trade market.Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https:/…

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Episode 593 - Clubhouse Turmoil + Mailbag 59:35

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First year of Juan Soto and the clubhouse turns upside down? But Lindor and McNeil have had a history way before Juan Soto came to Queens. Evan dives into the mess that is the Mets clubhouse.Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠https…

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How OpenAI Builds for 800 Million Weekly Users: Model Specialization and Fine-Tuning 53:24

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In this episode, a16z GP Martin Casado sits down with Sherwin Wu, Head of Engineering for the OpenAI Platform, to break down how OpenAI organizes its platform across models, pricing, and infrastructure, and how it is shifting from a single general-purpose model to a portfolio of specialized systems, custom fine-tuning options, and node-based agent …

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Ben Horowitz: Why Open Source AI Will Determine America's Future 46:50

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Ben Horowitz reveals why the US already lost the AI culture war to China—and it wasn't the technology that failed. While Biden's team played Manhattan Project with closed models, Chinese developers quietly captured the open-source heartbeat of global AI through DeepSeek, now running inside every major US company and university lab. The kicker: Goog…

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Episode 592 - Market Mayhen 1:01:39

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The New York Mets have traded away Brandon Nimmo and signed multiple minor league deals.... But the one piece the entire baseball world knows the Mets need to improve upon is the starting pitching. However, if the don't make a move soon, they may miss out on the entire market!Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products…

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A Sit-Down With New Mets Pitching Coach Justin Willard | 'Baseball Isn't Boring' 48:15

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Just before he was officially announced as the new pitching coach of the Mets, Justin Willard sat down with Bradfo for an extensive interview on all things pertinent to the 35-year-old's past, present, and future. Willard talks philosophy, approach, and history in pitching, and also details how he view…

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The Secret Marketing Strategy That Built a16z: From Zero to Legendary VC Firm 59:55

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Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Margit Wennmachers—the woman who turned two unknown entrepreneurs with $300 million and zero investing track record into the most talked-about firm in venture capital. She unpacks how they weaponized transparency in an industry built on secrecy, why Fortune's cover story triggered a cartel meltdown, an…

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How Marc Andreessen Actually Uses AI 34:02

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Half a billion people can access the world’s best AI on their phone. So why are most using it to write emails while only some are using it to build empires? In this conversation with Mark Halperin from Next Up, Marc Andreessen reveals why small bakeries are beating Fortune 500 companies at AI adoption, how to turn ChatGPT into your personal board o…

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Episode 591 - David Stearns Press Conference, Trading Nimmo 59:11

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David Stearns meets the media to discuss the Brandon Nimmo trade to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien. Evan does what Evan does as we listen to every question and dissect the heck out of every answer!Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna h…

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#177 - Muscadine Bloodline 56:02

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Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster return to the show to talk about their new record, Longleaf Lo-Fi that is OUT NOW. We also get into their tour with Post Malone, being independent and navigating marketing their music, and the upcoming tour they've announced that will be in intimate theatre settings to support this record. BUY TICKETS AND MERCH ht…

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The 2045 Superintelligence Timeline: Epoch AI’s Data-Driven Forecast 1:00:10

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Epoch AI researchers reveal why Anthropic might beat everyone to the first gigawatt datacenter, why AI could solve the Riemann hypothesis in 5 years, and what 30% GDP growth actually looks like. They explain why "energy bottlenecks" are just companies complaining about paying 2x for power instead of getting it cheap, why 10% of current jobs will va…

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Episode 590 - Brandon Nimmo Traded To Rangers 1:19:11

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David Stearns did the unthinkable. He traded Brandon Nimmo! Where is Nimmo landing? The Texas Rangers. Who do the Mets get back? Marcus Semien. Evan and Hoff react to what is a blockbuster trade to start the early portion of the offseason!Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: ⁠https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico⁠Please like, rate, follow, f…

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Traditional Long Relievers Will Help In Bullpen? 6:51

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In episode 585, David Stearns was asked how the Mets can help with the innings maintenance in the bullpen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Audacy