Best Jacob Shapiro Podcasts (2025)

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The Rightist International 1:06:54

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When U.S. aircraft carriers appear off Venezuela’s coast, it’s not just saber-rattling - it’s a mirror held up to a century of empire. Jacob and LatAm analyst Elohim Monard dissect what’s really driving Washington’s renewed aggression in the Caribbean, from Trump and Rubio’s internal power struggle - to the shadow of China, the lure of oil, and the…

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Spine #82 - Night of the Demons 1:00:36

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Let's party! They boys head to their local mortuary (not to mention the Exhumed Films Horror Thon) to throw a Halloween party and end up getting menaced by some dirty, horny monsters with NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (1988). Are there razor blades hidden in those candy apples? Take a bite and find out.

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Cheat Codes for Junior Engineers with Kat Excellence 35:22

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This week Scott talks to Kat who shares her tactical wisdom from her blog Katexcellence.io, where she decodes the early-career engineering experience with clarity and wit. From learning to build without motivation, to balancing depth and velocity, to navigating layoffs and early‑career uncertainty, Kat distills lessons from her own journey through …

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Spine #81 - Robocop 1:11:58

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BITCHES LEAVE! The boys break down the filmography of one of Jacob's heroes: the Mad Dutchman himself, Paul Verhoeven. How many Facemelters does one man have in his body of work? We're not sure, but we'd certainly buy them all for a dollar!

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Sovereignty vs. Swipe Fees 1:00:34

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When a Brazilian payment system threatens U.S. credit-card profits, it exposes a deeper fracture in the global economy: sovereignty versus rent-seeking, innovation versus control. Jacob and Rob trace the fight over PIX from Brasília to Washington and beyond -into currency wars, trade tantrums, and the strange new politics of the Western Hemisphere.…

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Reverse Nixon 1:50:05

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Sanctions, alliances, and power balances are shifting faster than markets can price them. Marko Papic and Jacob Shapiro look at the U.S. Treasury’s crackdown on Russian oil, the fragility of global energy flows, and the illusion of stability in a world built on competing pain thresholds. Between Washington’s brinkmanship, Moscow’s resolve, and Beij…

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A Wild New Era of Japanese Politics 57:55

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Japan rewired its politics: a power shift, a woman at the helm, and a minority government forced to bargain for every vote. What follows when high approval collides with hard math - aging demographics, weak yen, and defense budgets racing past old taboos? Analyst Tobias Harris, author of The Iconoclast and writer of Observing Japan, joins The Jacob…

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Spine #80 - Darkman 1:09:09

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I am everyone. No one. Everywhere. Nowhere. Call me...Darkman. The boys talk about their favorite comic movie that's not actually adapted from a real comic: Sam Raimi's Darkman. Is it as good as they remember? And where does it place in their Raimi rankings? Find out.

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AI-Powered Migration plus Raw Experience with Mike Rousos 36:25

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with cloud migration and app modernization expert Mike Rousos about the challenges and opportunities of bringing decades-old applications into the modern era. They discuss practical strategies for app modernization, how AI and GitHub Copilot are reshaping developer workflows, and what it takes…

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THE BIGGEST AND MOST DANGEROUS BUBBLE (Guest: Julien Garran) 2:22:51

14d ago2:22:51

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This week Kevin & Patrick welcome, Julien Garran. They discuss why Julien thinks this is the biggest and most dangerous bubble we’ve ever seen. Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://secure.bigpicturetrading.com/membership/signup/jpX05srf Subscribe To Patrick’s New Educational Series ONLY available on YouTube: https://www.y…

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The Game Designers Workbook with Bobby Lockhart 34:43

15d ago34:43

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott talks with Bobby Lockhart, game designer and coauthor of The Game Designer’s Workbook. They explore the craft of game design, from turning ideas into playable experiences to balancing creativity with structure, and discuss how the principles in the workbook can help both aspiring and seasoned designers build …

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The Illusion of Decoupling 1:19:09

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Global trade isn’t just an economic story - it’s a test of power, pride, and patience. Jacob and Marko dive into the illusion of U.S.-China decoupling, exploring how power, dependency, and ideology are colliding in a world too connected to pull apart. From semiconductor choke points to rare earth retaliation, the United States and China are caught …

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Leverage on Leverage on Leverage 1:00:24

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Gold prices are soaring, private equity is unraveling, and data centers have become the next speculative frontier. Beneath all of it lies a simple question: what happens when faith in liquidity, stability, and infinite growth begins to fray? From central banks hoarding bullion to insurers gambling on AI infrastructure, the same story unfolds—risk d…

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Competence builds confidence with .NET Principal Engineer Safia Abdalla 36:00

22d ago36:00

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On this special episode of Hanselminutes, Scott reunites with .NET Principal Engineer Safia Abdalla, nearly 500 episodes and a decade after her first appearance on the show. They reflect on the arc of her career and the evolution of the developer landscape, discussing how building competence fuels confidence, how anxieties can compound in high-pres…

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The New Cold Peace 1:41:42

23d ago1:41:42

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What happens when a superpower’s bluff runs out? Jacob and Marko trace Russia’s unraveling - from collapsing refineries and fading deterrence to the myth of its “paper bear” strength. They ask what real power looks like when fear no longer works, why Europe feels emboldened, and how Ukraine’s strategy is quietly rewriting modern warfare. Beyond the…

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The Government Is Coming For Your [insert asset here] 1:01:58

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GLITCH IN THE MATRIX (Guests: Paulo Macro & Le Shrub) 2:28:29

27d ago2:28:29

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This week Kevin & Patrick welcome, Paulo Macro & Le Shrub. They discuss Golden Age of Grift, how to navigate the current environment and whether this is starting to resemble 2007. Sign up for a FREE 14-day trial at Big Picture Trading: https://secure.bigpicturetrading.com/membership/signup/jpX05srf Subscribe To Patrick’s New Educational Series ONLY…

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John Tehranian on Copyright & Inequality 43:42

28d ago43:42

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In this episode, John Tehranian, Paul W. Wildman Chair and Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School and a founding partner of One LLP, discusses his new book, "The Secret Life of Copyright: Intellectual Property and Inequality in the Age of AI," which is published by Cambridge University Press. Tehranian begins by describing the critical IP theo…

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Stephen Cicirelli on Philosophy, Literature, and Plagiarism 30:31

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In this episode, Stephen Cicirelli, a Lecturer of English at Saint Peter’s University, discusses philosophy, literature, and plagiarism. He begins by reflecting on his studies of Kierkegaard, and how it influenced his later work as an author. He describes some of his recent fiction and how it incorporates elements from his study of philosophy. And …

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Push your ideas to the web with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann 34:13

29d ago34:13

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann, who coined the term Jamstack, to talk about the future of web development in the age of AI. Recorded shortly before the announcement at Netlify Deploy, the conversation explores Netlify’s new AI Workflow, how it connects to the Jamstack philosophy, what i…

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Techno-Feudal Estates 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

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Jacob Shapiro is joined by Matt Pines, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss the accelerating convergence of Bitcoin, AI, geopolitics, and energy. Pines argues that technological change is happening faster than existing frameworks can manage, pushing once-fringe ideas into mainstream policy debates. They explore how AI and …

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The Importance of Pair Programming with Tuple's Johnny Marler 33:50

1M ago33:50

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Tuple engineer Johnny Marler about the craft and culture of pair programming. They explore how intentional collaboration can sharpen problem-solving, reduce context switching, and build trust between teammates—especially in remote environments. Johnny shares lessons from developing Tuple,…

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Alone in the Insane Asylum 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

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Jacob Shapiro reconnects with Chase Taylor (of Pinecone Macro) for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. competitiveness. The two dig into why electricity costs, labor shortages, and weak industrial policy matter far more than endless chatter about tariffs or rate cuts. They trade scenarios on how soaring power demand, grid fragility, and demographic…

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17 Seconds or Less 1:24:31

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Marko and Jacob dive into the latest twists of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Marko makes the case that Russia’s size—once its biggest advantage—is now a glaring weakness, as Ukraine’s drones expose just how fragile pipelines, refineries, and infrastructure really are. Along the way, they poke fun at NATO’s cautious responses, revisit Poland’s not-so…

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Youth Against Government 46:56

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Jacob steps away from his usual roster of experts to bring listeners a first-person account from Kathmandu. Law student and human rights scholar Prasansha Rimal reflects on Nepal’s fragile democracy, its youth-led protests, and the deeper frustration with corruption and stagnant politics. She describes how social media both sparked dissent and reve…

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FRIDAY NIGHT DIRTY (Guests: Vincent Daniel & Porter Collins) 2:14:39

1M ago2:14:39

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This week Kevin & Patrick welcome, Vincent Daniel & Porter Collins. They discuss their careers from Wall Street to Seawolf, their contrarian views on markets, gold and currency debasement, the AI boom, market structure shifts from quant funds, and the risks of shadow banking. Lock in BPT Membership for $948 BEFORE The Price Increases: https://www.b…

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“Bitcoin is a Miracle” 1:13:36

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Jacob and Rob reunite after a long break, tracing the threads between a dizzying run of global events and markets that seem strangely calm. Jacob frames the conversation with parallels to the 1920s, questioning whether today’s mix of political volatility, speculative fervor, and rapid technological change echoes past cycles of boom and fracture. Al…

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Spine #79 - [REC] 59:11

1M ago59:11

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Never stop recording, for fuck's sake! The boys delve deep into the found footage phenomenon, starting with Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza's deeply unsettling Spanish sensation, [REC]. Will anyone put the camera down, or will we see the last things they ever did before their untimely demises? Find out here.…

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Can AI save DevOps? with SystemInit's Adam Jacob 34:09

1M ago34:09

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with Adam Jacob, co-founder of SystemInit and creator of Chef, to explore the provocative question: Can AI save DevOps? Together, they unpack the growing complexity of modern infrastructure, the limits of human-scale operations, and how AI-driven systems might reshape the way we build, dep…

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Elon and Orwell 1:34:20

2M ago1:34:20

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Pokemon cards outperforming Meta, Cornell students skinning bears, and Elon Musk misusing Orwell... Welcome to this Geopolitical Cousins episode 25. Jacob and Marko continue their conversation about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, arguing that his killing was likely driven less by ideology and more simply a symptom of disaffected young men radic…

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Deterrence by Punishment 55:47

2M ago55:47

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Jacob Shapiro sits down with Jacek Bartosiak, founder of Strategy&Future, to discuss Russia’s drone incursions into Polish airspace and their broader implications. From Warsaw’s perspective, deterrence has failed, pushing debate toward a “politics of punishment.” Bartosiak outlines the fracturing of NATO credibility, the rise of an Intermarium bloc…

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Spine #78 - To Live and Die in LA 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

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WHY YOU CHASING ME? WHY YOU RUNNING? The boys are in hot pursuit of the filmography of Bad Boy Billy Friedkin, using his coked out '80s crime opus TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA as a jumping off point to discuss one of the great bodies of work in American cinema history. Will they catch Rick Masters in the process? Find out now.…

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Making Video Games in 2025 with Celeste's Noel Berry 31:47

2M ago31:47

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with Noel Berry, co-creator of Celeste, to explore his philosophy and process for making games in 2025, without relying on big commercial engines. Noel shares why he prefers building lightweight, custom tools over heavyweight platforms like Unity or Unreal, how modern C#, SDL3, and open‑source libra…

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Political Violence And Theater 1:17:39

2M ago1:17:39

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Jacob and Marko open up today's emergency episode with a sobering reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, part of a disturbing rise in U.S. political violence. They urge caution against rushing to assign motives before facts emerge, warning that both left and right are exploiting the tragedy for division. From there, the episode dives into…

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Soft Dictatorship, Big Tariffs 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

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After a month-long hiatus recovering from illness, Jacob Shapiro returns to the podcast joined by recurring guest Elohim Monard. Together, they examine the transactional nature of U.S.–Latin America relations, debating whether the region is part of a declining American empire and how leaders like Claudia Sheinbaum and Lula navigate Washington’s shi…