Best Leapfrog Technology Podcasts (2025)

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Gen X-ers Snubbed on Black Friday & US Poverty Line is $140K? 27:29

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Episode 725: Neal and Toby recap the biggest holiday shopping time of the year and the different spending habits between Gen Z and Gen X spenders. Then, a viral essay believes the new US poverty line is $140,000. And, a late rally pushes the stock market near another record high. Also, Google’s new hurricane model may be the future of weather forec…

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Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming 29:18

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Episode 724: Neal and Toby talk with James Zahn, the editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, aka @therockfather, to dive deep into the toy industry as the holiday becomes the busiest time of the year for the industry. But will it now have to compete with the advent of AI-powered toys and companions? Also, what’s fueling the Kidult economy and why the term…

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The Busiest Holiday Travel Weekend in 15 Years & 80 Million Pounds of Cranberries 31:45

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Episode 723: Happy Thanksgiving! Neal and Toby sit down and take you through Thanksgiving Day. Starting off with travel, why Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy wants to bring respect back to traveling on airlines. Then the guys explain why everyone loves the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and why Cranberries are such an interesting side at your…

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Sellers Are Ripping Homes Off the Market & AI Slop is Taking Over Thanksgiving 27:18

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Episode 722: Neal and Toby discuss the delisting phenomenon plaguing the housing market as sellers would rather take them off than lowering the price. Also, Google seems to have put a crack in Nvidia’s armor as its AI chips are gaining some attention. Meanwhile, September’s retail data reveals shoppers are pulling back their spending, all the while…

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Credit Where It’s Due: Turning Africa’s Risk Perception Into Resilience 30:41

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In this episode, we take a closer look "Inside the Raise" with Isha Doshi, Co-Founder, Partner & CFO, TLG Capital, about the evolution and transformative potential of private credit in Africa. How can disciplined structuring and impact-focused lending deliver strong returns whilst reshaping global perceptions of African investment risk?…

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Building the Invisible Infrastructure: Kuunda’s Journey to Powering Africa’s Digital Lending Revolution 38:43

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In this episode, we dive "Inside the Deal" with Bruce Nsereko-Lule, General Partner at Seedstars Africa Ventures, and Andrew Milne, Group Co-CEO of Kuunda, to unpack one of Africa’s most compelling fintech success stories.

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X’s Location Feature Stirs Uproar & Novo Nordisk Tanks After Failed Alzheimer’s Trial 28:21

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Episode 721: Neal and Toby chat about X’s new location transparency feature that has opened up a can of worms as some of the most divisive accounts on US politics aren’t actually from the US. Then, Novo Nordisk has taken a big hit after its trials to develop a drug to delay Alzheimer’s have failed. Plus, the Trump administration makes access to fed…

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Google's AI Leapfrogs its Rivals & Trump-Mamdani Tackle Affordability? 27:47

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Episode 720: Neal and Toby talk about Google’s string of recent wins that resulted in its market value surpassing Microsoft. Then, America’s affordability crisis seemed to be the one thing in common between the Trump and Mamdani meeting. Then, Eli Lilly hits $1 trillion in market value, first for a health care company. Meanwhile, “Wicked: For Good”…

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Walmart Cashes In on Affordability Crisis & Critics Warn Against AI Toys 26:52

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Episode 719: Neal and Toby talk about the latest jobs report…that reports September numbers? That’s because of the government shutdown. And it’s a mixed bag, of course. Then, Walmart, America’s largest, and seemingly most reliable retailer reports strong earnings as consumers prioritize affordability. Meanwhile, AI toys are a thing and parents are …

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Nvidia Calms AI Bubble Fears & Target Nearing Rock Bottom? 28:48

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Episode 718: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s Q3 earnings that topped expectations while CEO Jensen Huang reiterated his confidence in AI. Then, Target reports another stinker of a quarter causing many to believe the retailer is on the ropes. Also, a new study believes this year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be more affordable than last year’s. Meanwh…

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Meta Ruled Not a Monopoly & “Baby Shark” Company Goes Public 28:39

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Episode 717: Neal and Toby discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s big win against the government as a federal judge says Meta does not hold monopoly power in today’s social media landscape. A big loss for the FTC. Then, Home Depot reports a weak Q3 which is seen as a bad sign for the economy. And, Panera Bread, the once No. 1 fast-casual chain in the US, has st…

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Unpopular Jobs Are Becoming Desirable & Communal Dining Makes a Comeback 26:59

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Episode 716: Neal and Toby chat about bitcoin’s price dropping to its lowest level in six months, stirring fears across Wall Street. Then, a struggling labor market means job seekers are forced to take up jobs that are uncommon and unpopular. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is jumping back into the startup world with a new AI company that has an eye popping …

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Trump Reduces Beef and Coffee Tariffs & Hollywood Stars Aren’t Bankable Anymore? 26:07

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Episode 715: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s tariff rollback on beef, coffee, and other food goods to address rising price concerns from the American people. Next, Hollywood is struggling to make hits at the box office, even when movies have a star-studded cast. Plus, Charlie Javice is fooling JPMorgan again, this time by charging luxury hotel stays …

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‘Big Short’ Investor Calls it Quits & Cannabis Products Up in Smoke? 28:43

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Episode 714: Toby and Ann chat about Michael Burry, famed ‘Big Short’ investor, who has been public about the resemblance between the housing bubble of 2008 and the AI boom of today. Then, congress was able to reopen the government, but snuck in a provision that places tighter restrictions on hemp products that could upend the hemp industry. Plus, …

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Winners and Losers of Shutdown Ending & Last-Ever Penny Minted 29:59

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Episode 713: Toby and Ann dive into the ending of the longest government shutdown in US history. But while federal workers and programs start up again, the ripple effects of its impacts may be far-reaching. Then, Google is standing up to scammers as it sues a shadowy operation, hoping to put an end to text phishing. Meanwhile, Toby shares his favor…

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SoftBank Dumps Nvidia for OpenAI & Reward Cards No Longer Accepted? 27:06

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Episode 712: Toby and Kyle dive into SoftBanks big move to sell its stake in Nvidia to re-focus its investment to OpenAI. Then, Visa and Mastercard reach a settlement over a 20-year dispute with merchants that will now allow stores to reject certain credit cards if the merchant fees are too high. Plus, Toby looks into the trend of trains and buses …

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Scaling Human Connection with AI with Sprinklr CIO Sanjay Macwan 28:34

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On the 59th episode of Enterprise AI Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (CEO and co-founder, Abnormal AI) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) welcome Sanjay Macwan, Chief Information Officer at Sprinklr. Sanjay explains how Sprinklr is using AI to enhance customer experience at scale by reducing friction, making engagement intuitive, and ensuring ever…

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Author Michael Lewis on 10 Years of “The Big Short," AI Bubble, and Sports Gambling 37:54

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Episode 711: Neal and Toby chat with author Michael Lewis to talk about the 10th anniversary of “The Big Short” movie and the lines drawn from the 2008 financial crisis to today. Then, Michael shares his take on the AI industry and whether or not we’re actually in a bubble. Plus, a dive into prediction markets and the proliferation of sports bettin…

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Is OpenAI Too Big to Fail? & Shutdown Takes Step Towards End 27:15

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Episode 710: Toby and Kyle discuss whether OpenAI is becoming too big to fail as there’s been rumblings about a government backstop for its AI-fueled debt. Then, President Trump proposes a 50-year mortgage to help with affordability for aspiring home owners. And, Netflix drops a first-look of “Sesame Street” on its debut on the platform. Meanwhile,…

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Musk Wins His $1 Trillion Pay Package & October Layoffs Hit 22-Yr High 31:11

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Episode 709: Neal and Toby discuss a report that showed October was the worst month for layoffs in over 20 years. Then, Elon Musk prevails in the battle over this $1 trillion pay package. Meanwhile, ESPN drops Penn Entertainment as its sports betting partner and brings in DraftKings. Plus, Snap announces a partnership with Perplexity AI to AI-ify i…

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FAA Slashes 10% of US Flights & Data Centers in Space? 30:32

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Episode 708: Neal and Toby dive into the ripple effects of the now longest US government shutdown in history. Then, Whole Foods is experimenting with some new store concepts that include robot power and offering products not normally available on shelves. Plus, Google thinks there’s a way to solve the AI data center problem of limited space…put 'em…

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What Mamdani's Win Means for Wall Street & Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court 28:49

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Episode 707: Neal and Toby recap Zohran Mamdani’s victory to become the next mayor of NYC and how Wall Street is reacting. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments to decide whether Trump’s sweeping tariffs are valid or not. Also, Michael Burry, the famous ‘Big Short’ investor who predicted the housing bubble is calling his next shot: the AI bubble.…

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Tylenol Maker Bought for $40B & Coke Doubles Down on AI Ads 28:34

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Episode 706: Neal and Toby discuss the acquisition of Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, by Kimberly Clark. Then, Palantir reports a strong Q3 as their government sales surges. Also, Shein bans the sale of “child-like” sex dolls on its platform after a French watchdog gives them a final warning. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of AI marketing as Co…

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Disney and YouTube Are Beefin’ & What’s Behind the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy? 27:35

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Episode 705: Neal and Toby discuss the ‘k-shaped’ economy where wealthy Americans are spending like nothing’s wrong, while lower-income earnings are pulling back their spending. Then, Disney pulls its content off of YouTube TV as content negotiations go south. Also, CEOs from Nvidia, Samsung, and Hyundai were spotted eating fried chicken in Seoul, …

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AI Music is Catching On & Businesses Have a Penny Problem 29:05

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Episode 704: Happy Halloween! Neal and Toby cover Apple’s earnings which beat expectations thanks to a reinvigorated demand for the iPhone 17. And Amazon’s cloud business is booming.Then, since the stoppage of the penny, businesses have been unsure what to do when they need to give their customers exact change. Also, a popular AI music generator ra…

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The Fed Slashes Rates Again & Big Tech’s Endless AI Spending 31:31

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Episode 703: Neal and Toby recap big tech earnings coming from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet. Then, the Fed makes its 2nd rate cut for the year as well as ending the effort to reduce its balance sheet, all while acknowledging the data blackout from the government shutdown. Also, ‘A House of Dynamite’ might have just made a big boom…but in the wrong…

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Mass Layoffs Hit Corporate America & Musk’s Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia 29:27

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Episode 702: Neal and Toby discuss the wave of layoffs sweeping across companies in different industries as a result of AI and mergers. Then, Microsoft and OpenAI reach a new deal that enables a for-profit structure for the ChatGPT-maker. Also, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, the AI-powered encyclopedia that will compete with Wikipedia. Meanwhile, B…

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Gen X-ers Snubbed on Black Friday & US Poverty Line is $140K? 27:29

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Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming 29:18

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The Busiest Holiday Travel Weekend in 15 Years & 80 Million Pounds of Cranberries 31:45

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Sellers Are Ripping Homes Off the Market & AI Slop is Taking Over Thanksgiving 27:18

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Credit Where It’s Due: Turning Africa’s Risk Perception Into Resilience 30:41

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Building the Invisible Infrastructure: Kuunda’s Journey to Powering Africa’s Digital Lending Revolution 38:43

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X’s Location Feature Stirs Uproar & Novo Nordisk Tanks After Failed Alzheimer’s Trial 28:21

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Google's AI Leapfrogs its Rivals & Trump-Mamdani Tackle Affordability? 27:47

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Walmart Cashes In on Affordability Crisis & Critics Warn Against AI Toys 26:52

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Nvidia Calms AI Bubble Fears & Target Nearing Rock Bottom? 28:48

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Meta Ruled Not a Monopoly & “Baby Shark” Company Goes Public 28:39

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Unpopular Jobs Are Becoming Desirable & Communal Dining Makes a Comeback 26:59

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Trump Reduces Beef and Coffee Tariffs & Hollywood Stars Aren’t Bankable Anymore? 26:07

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‘Big Short’ Investor Calls it Quits & Cannabis Products Up in Smoke? 28:43

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Winners and Losers of Shutdown Ending & Last-Ever Penny Minted 29:59

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SoftBank Dumps Nvidia for OpenAI & Reward Cards No Longer Accepted? 27:06

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Scaling Human Connection with AI with Sprinklr CIO Sanjay Macwan 28:34

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Author Michael Lewis on 10 Years of “The Big Short," AI Bubble, and Sports Gambling 37:54

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Is OpenAI Too Big to Fail? & Shutdown Takes Step Towards End 27:15

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Musk Wins His $1 Trillion Pay Package & October Layoffs Hit 22-Yr High 31:11

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FAA Slashes 10% of US Flights & Data Centers in Space? 30:32

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What Mamdani's Win Means for Wall Street & Tariffs Head to the Supreme Court 28:49

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Tylenol Maker Bought for $40B & Coke Doubles Down on AI Ads 28:34

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Disney and YouTube Are Beefin’ & What’s Behind the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy? 27:35

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AI Music is Catching On & Businesses Have a Penny Problem 29:05

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The Fed Slashes Rates Again & Big Tech’s Endless AI Spending 31:31

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Mass Layoffs Hit Corporate America & Musk’s Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia 29:27