Best Marc Shawn Podcasts (2025)

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Marcus Toji Meets World 1:04:13

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Marcus Toji is one of the rare actors to play two totally unrelated characters in the same season, and now he’s stopping by Pod Meets World to talk about both “Einstein Kid” and “Kid #1.” Marcus, an established actor by the time he visited BMW, began his career at just 3 years old, experiencing all the good (and bad) of being a rare Asian child act…

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Meta CMO: How Advertising Works Under the Hood 1:02:52

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Ads pay for the internet—and they’re about to change again. a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg, entrepreneur and author Antonio García Martínez, and Meta CMO Alex Schultz dive into growth and performance marketing, privacy myths, retail media, and the AI future of “audience-of-one” advertising—plus Instagram what-ifs, WhatsApp as a super-app, and …

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: DWTS 3402 56:42

2d ago56:42

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It’s “One Hit Wonder Week,” with a double elimination, on Dancing with the Stars, so our REAL judges, Will and Rider, are to ready to chime with the only opinion that matters… We get an update on Danielle’s brutal injury from week 1, and find how she’s training like a pro athlete to recover and stay on the dance floor until she can’t walk again. Pl…

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The Common Thread of All Technology: Monitoring the Situation, Ep.1 1:00:02

2d ago1:00:02

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Announcing our new show, Monitoring the Situation, hosted by a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg and Katherine Boyle, with guest Eddie Lazzarin, CTO of a16z crypto. In this first episode, we ask how American Dynamism, consumer, games, and crypto all fit together, from Palmer/Oculus to Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist Manifesto, while also explori…

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How To Keep Your Family Safe & Our Nation Strong w/ CIA Operator Andrew Bustamante #506 2:02:25

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We're back with CIA Spy Andrew Bustamante, because I wanted to ask him, what do you see when you look out at the world? Because 53% of wealthy Americans are getting secondary visas as a backup plan to leave our country. And what he sees from his unique vantage point is that we're in for a lot of pain and in for a lot of chaos, but if you have faith…

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Dancing with…Mandy Moore 54:32

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She’s a dance genius and the creative mind behind some of the most incredible dance routines of the last ten years - but most importantly, she’s a DWTS legend! Dancer and choreographer Mandy Moore joins Danielle to talk about her start in the industry, her thoughts on this season of DWTS and what she thinks our host needs to make the most of her da…

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Marc Summers Meets World 1:03:24

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There was absolutely nothing cooler in the ‘90s than slime. And the gang is sitting down with the main reason: former host of Double Dare, Marc Summers! The Nickelodeon legend explains how a fateful audition led to a legendary career, while Marc and Will share a bonding moment over their time together on “Don’t Just Sit There!” Plus, find out how p…

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From Vibe Coding to Vibe Researching: OpenAI’s Mark Chen and Jakub Pachocki 52:05

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What comes after vibe coding? Maybe vibe researching. OpenAI’s Chief Scientist, Jakub Pachocki, and Chief Research Officer, Mark Chen, join a16z general partners Anjney Midha and Sarah Wang to go deep on GPT-5—how they fused fast replies with long-horizon reasoning, how they measure progress once benchmarks saturate, and why reinforcement learning …

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Software finally eats services - Aaron Levie 59:33

5d ago59:33

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Should the US put a price on H-1B visas, or would that block the flow of new talent? Are AI coding agents actually making teams way more productive, or is it just hype? And in the AI platform shift, will the big winners be incumbents or new AI-native startups? Erik Torenberg is joined by Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie, a16z board partner Steven…

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Danielle Dances! (Week 2) 31:06

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She survived a double elimination, but was left with a minor injury. For this real time release, we dive deep into what happened with Danielle’s torn hamstring and how it affected her dance in Week 2. And, which TGIF co-stars were in the audience, cheering on her every move? Will she be able to heal or is right back to the rehearsal studio tomorrow…

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America's Autism Crisis and How AI Can Fix Science with NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya 58:13

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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is one of the country’s top medical experts and a 24-year professor of medicine at Stanford. After being censored and deplatformed during COVID for his role in opposing harsh lockdowns, he was appointed Director of the National Institutes of Health by President Trump in 2025. a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg, Vineeta Agarwa…

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Model Behavior 1:25:29

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Can two teens who look alike pull off the ultimate switch? Will and Sabrina are watching Model Behavior starring Justin Timberlake and Maggie Lawson. This film premiered in 2000 on ABC’s Wonderful World of Disney. Link to watch Model Behavior here: https://archive.org/details/model-behavior-2000 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ernie Reyes Jr. Meets World 1:12:22

7d ago1:12:22

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If you loved martial arts movies in the ‘90s, you were undoubtedly impressed by the punches and kicks of a young Ernie Reyes Jr. And now the gang is hanging out with the man himself, talking about all his iconic roles, from Red Sonja (alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger) to a movie that changed Will’s life forever, The Last Dragon. Ernie also shares th…

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Will it Game? Episode 101 with Sara Anderson 17:39

7d ago17:39

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This week Sara Anderson of Sara Always Loses joins us as a guest judge. We’re creating board games based on “underrepresented animals” in this episode of the podcast. Ric and Ryan do their best to scour the animal kingdom to see which animals are worthy to be enshrined in board game glory. You can check out Sara’s board game content through Instagr…

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Dylan Patel on the AI Chip Race - NVIDIA, Intel & the US Government vs. China 1:40:00

7d ago1:40:00

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Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel is one of the biggest surprises in semiconductors in years. Two longtime rivals are now teaming up, and the ripple effects could reshape AI, cloud, and the global chip race. To make sense of it all, Erik Torenberg is joined by Dylan Patel, chief analyst at SemiAnalysis, joins Sarah Wang, general partner at a1…

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Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence 23:39

8d ago23:39

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In this episode of Honestly with Bari Weiss, we share a special conversation featuring a16z general partner Katherine Boyle in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination. Katherine reflects on what courage means in a culture where words and debate are increasingly met with violence. Drawing on faith, history, and her own response to recent t…

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Pod Meets Twirl'd: DWTS 3401 58:22

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While Danielle is tearing up the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars, Will and Rider have decided to start a completely uneducated recap journey - breaking down every spin, cha cha, and step, in hopes of becoming the dance experts they never thought they could be! We learn all about the guys’ perspective from the live studio audience and hear an unf…

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Dancing with…Maksim Chmerkovskiy 48:45

10d ago48:45

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You can’t talk about Dancing with the Stars without mentioning the one and only ballroom legend, Maksim Chmerkovskiy! The former pro sits down with Danielle to discuss his thoughts on the season 34 premiere, how he’s pivoted to Vodka and what he noticed Danielle needs to work on moving forward for the show. Plus, Maks has a bone to pick with Derek …

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Q&A Meets World! Part 3 1:01:52

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It’s been a minute since we opened up the ole mailbag, so get ready for some brand new As to your Qs! The gang is taking some burning, unfiltered queries, straight from our loyal listeners. We find out precisely how rich Boy Meets World made the hosts, and Danielle’s answer will shock you! We also learn the origins of some BMW scars and finally hea…

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The Death of Search: How Shopping Will Work In The Age of AI 45:22

12d ago45:22

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The web is unhealthy, and AI agents are about to rewrite how we shop. In this episode, a16z General Partner Alex Rampell and Partner Justine Moore explore how AI agents will change commerce and the implications for Google’s business model, affiliate marketing, online shopping, and more. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 0:12 The Role of AI Agents in Com…

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Danielle Dances! (Week 1) 25:21

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There it was. Danielle has completed her first dance - the Tango to Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” - and she’s ready to talk about it. What was debuting in the ballroom like? Is she happy with her performance (and score)? And what can we expect moving forward? It’s a brand new Donut in the Sky - with real time reactions from 1/2 of Team Topasha!! See …

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The Other Me 1:17:39

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Will Browning has a science project gone wrong... Will and Sabrina are watching "The Other Me" starring Andrew Lawrence. This film premiere in 2000 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How OpenAI Built Its Coding Agent 1:20:12

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OpenAI’s Codex has already shipped hundreds of thousands of pull requests in its first month. But what is it really, and how will coding agents change the future of software? In this episode, General Partner Anjney Midha goes behind the scenes with one of Codex’s product leads- Alexander Embiricos - to unpack its origin story, why its PR success ra…

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Christy Carlson Romano Meets World 1:04:54

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Now that Danielle and Rider have been properly introduced to the Kim Possible animated series, it’s time to call, or even beep, the ACTUAL Kim Possible. That’s right - Christy Carlson Romano has come to save Pod Meets World. Christy shares how Kim Possible is a modernized Disney princess, while also digging into her iconic role on “Even Stevens” an…

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Faster Science, Better Drugs 56:26

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Can we make science as fast as software? In this episode, Erik Torenberg talks with Patrick Hsu (cofounder of Arc Institute) and a16z general partner Jorge Conde about Arc’s “virtual cells” moonshot, which uses foundation models to simulate biology and guide experiments. They discuss why research is slow, what an AlphaFold-style moment for cell bio…

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Dancing with...Jodie Sweetin 54:20

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Everywhere you look...there’s another Dancing with the Stars legend! And thank God, because Danielle is just hours away from Season 34 debut and open to any and all ideas! So Full House star, and co-host of the How Rude, Tanneritos podcast, Jodie Sweetin is sitting down to chat about her time in the ballroom, including the injury that sent her stra…

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Dancing with...Sabrina Bryan 59:11

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There are many celebrities who can say they've been on Dancing with the Stars over the last 20 years, but only a few can say they've done it twice! Cheetah Girls star, and co-host of the Magical Rewind podcast, Sabrina Bryan sits down with Danielle to talk about her previous, and controversial, journeys to the ballroom. Find out how it felt being c…

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Dancing with...Jenna Johnson 39:41

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She's a two-time Mirrorball champion - and now a one-time Danielle with the Stars guest: Jenna Johnson is on the podcast! Learn how Jenna found herself on Dancing with the Stars, fell in love in the process and now added a new family member to the cast. Plus, just days from the premiere of Season 34, hear how a false start has affected her progress…

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Ben Horowitz: Why Hesitation is a CEO’s Worst Enemy 1:35:38

17d ago1:35:38

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In this conversation from Lenny’s Podcast, Ben Horowitz joins Lenny to discuss the psychological muscle every founder needs, why hesitation can be fatal for CEOs, when it’s time to replace a founder, and how to normalize failure while building confidence. They also explore the Databricks founding story, investing in Adam Neumann after WeWork, wheth…

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TGI – Kim Possible Episode 115 “All the News” 57:01

18d ago57:01

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It’s been mentioned dozens of times on the podcast, and now it’s finally time for Danielle and Rider to meet Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable. The gang is recapping the animated Kim Possible’s Season 1 episode “All the News” to not only experience Rider’s turn as a boneheaded jock, but also to answer the MANY questions our co-hosts have about the origi…

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Inside the $13T Mortgage Machine 54:48

18d ago54:48

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The $13T U.S. mortgage market serves 50M homeowners but still runs on decades-old software. In this episode, a16z GP Angela Strange hosts Tim Mayopoulos (ex-CEO of Fannie Mae and ex-president of Blend), Mike Yu (co-founder and CEO of Vesta), and Andrew Wang (co-founder and CEO of Valon) to unpack why standardization and regulation slow change, and …

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Heading into Week 1! 29:55

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We're just days away from the premiere of Dancing with the Stars Season 34 and Danielle is ready to move! Even if her hamstring isn’t. We find out how her rehearsals with Pasha have been going, how she's taking care of her body and which ABC sitcom star she recently fangirled over. Plus, we find out what familiar faces will be in the audience for h…

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Chris Dixon on How to Build Networks, Movements, and AI-Native Products 42:59

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Why do some consumer products explode into networks that reshape the internet, while others fade away? Today on the podcast, a16z general partners Anish Acharya and Chris Dixon take on that question. Anish invests in AI-native consumer products and the next wave of consumer tech. Chris is best known for his work in Web3 and network economies, and h…

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Full-Court Miracle 1:23:26

20d ago1:23:26

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We’re playing basketball! Will and Sabrina are watching “Full-Court Miracle” starring Alex D. Linz and Richard T. Jones. This film premiered in 2003 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Mark Cuban on the NBA, Cost Plus Drugs, and How to Fix Politics 1:01:04

20d ago1:01:04

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What happens when AI collides with salesmanship, streaming-era sports, and healthcare? In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks co-owner, and founder of Cost Plus Drugs. Topics include fiery group chats and how dissent sharpens thinking, the sales playbook of modern politics, and concrete fixes for U.S…

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Richard Karn Meets World 56:10

21d ago56:10

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It’s Tool Time on Pod Meets World! If you’re diving into ’90s TV nostalgia, you can’t skip the legend in flannel himself: Richard Karn, a.k.a. Al Borland from Home Improvement! Richard shares how getting a moving violation helped land a role on one of the biggest sitcoms of all time. And the gang reminisces about his guest starring appearance on Bo…

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The Little Tech Agenda for AI 57:10

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Who’s speaking up for startups in Washington, D.C.? In this episode, Matt Perault (Head of AI Policy, a16z) and Collin McCune (Head of Government Affairs, a16z) unpack the “Little Tech Agenda” for AI- why AI rules should regulate harmful use, not model development; how to keep open source open; the roles of the federal government vs states in regul…

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Building APIs for Developers and AI Agents 26:34

23d ago26:34

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Stainless founder Alex Rattray joins a16z partner Jennifer Li to talk about the future of APIs, SDKs, and the rise of MCP (Model Context Protocol). Drawing on his experience at Stripe—where he helped redesign API docs and built code-generation systems—Alex explains why the SDK is the API for most developers, and why high-quality, idiomatic librarie…

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Dancing with…Pasha Pashkov! 35:32

24d ago35:32

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There’s no better first guest for this podcast than Danielle’s just announced professional partner: Pasha Pashkov! Find out how rehearsals have been going for Topasha and if this new duo has high hopes for their future. And - can they successfully rope in Pasha’s wife and Dylan Efron to form a revolutionary DWTS alliance? Plus, which one of Pasha’s…

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How to Be Free: Shaka Senghor, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Horowitz 36:33

24d ago36:33

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Taken from The Oprah Podcast, this special episode brings together Shaka Senghor, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz, and Oprah Winfrey for a powerful conversation on resilience and transformation. Shaka, a resilience expert, motivational speaker, and bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs, shares his journey from incarceration to redemption along with i…

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The Pod Meets World Season 6 Draft 46:15

25d ago46:15

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Before we sprint out of Season 6’s Student Union, it’s time for another Pod Meets World Draft! This season had some memorable moments…and some of our least favorite episodes! The uneven balance makes for quite a draft where strategies and tactics are analyzed more than ever. Who will turn a below average grouping of storylines into an above average…

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Is Non-Consensus Investing Overrated? 54:51

25d ago54:51

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Is non-consensus investing overrated—or the secret to venture returns? a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg is joined by Martín Casado (General Partner, a16z) and Leo Polovets (General Partner, Humba Ventures) to unpack the debate that lit up venture Twitter/X: should founders and VCs chase consensus, or run from it? They explore what “consensus” re…

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Jack Altman & Martin Casado on the Future of VC 53:28

26d ago53:28

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Jack Altman sits down with Martin Casado, General Partner at a16z, to unpack the shifting dynamics of venture capital and why media matters more than ever. They cover a16z’s evolution from generalists to specialized platforms, the rise of AI infrastructure, and why today’s fiercest battles are often for talent, not market share. Timecodes: 0:00 Int…

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It’s Danielle with the Stars! 25:19

26d ago25:19

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It’s true! Podcast host, TV director and forever Topanga from Boy Meets World, Danielle Fishel will be competing on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars! As the premiere looms in the distance, Danielle can finally talk about her upcoming ballroom debut. Why did she finally say yes? How has practice been going? Is she getting along with her partner? …

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Chris Best of Substack on the Future of Media 46:23

27d ago46:23

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What if the future of media isn’t controlled by algorithms or legacy institutions—but by independent voices building directly with their audiences? In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Chris Best, cofounder and CEO of Substack, along with a16z general partners Katherine Boyle and Andrew Chen. We trace the origin story of Substack and its cu…

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Descendants 2 1:32:45

27d ago1:32:45

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There’s so many ways to be wicked! Will and Sabrina are watching “Descendants 2” starring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart and China Anne McLain. This film premiered in 2017 as a Disney Channel Original Movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Nicole Eggert Meets World 1:09:21

28d ago1:09:21

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With Season 7 on the horizon, it's time to prep with Bridget, the new boss of the Pennbrook student union, also known as '90s TV icon, and the definition of survivor, Nicole Eggert. Nicole shares her journey from starring in Michael Jacobs's Charles in Charge to running in slow-mo on a very demanding Baywatch set. AND we learn about the shared bond…

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Katherine Boyle on Shawn Ryan 2:51:38

1M ago2:51:38

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Venture capital has powered companies like Facebook and TikTok—but what if that same urgency fueled America’s defense and industrial base? Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and cofounder of the firm’s American Dynamism practice, argues this is the biggest business opportunity of our time. In this conversation from The Shawn Ry…

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Bruh Meets World...Meets World (Season 6 Recap) 1:26:10

1M ago1:26:10

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Before we dive into the final season of Boy Meets World, the gang must close the door on Season 6. And they can’t do that without connecting with their favorite fancast, Bruh Meets World, for the tradition of an overall recap! Should this have been “Topanga’s season?” Were the B stories the only redeemable parts? Is there anything the hosts regret …

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Monopolies vs Oligopolies in AI 1:17:25

1M ago1:17:25

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In this interview from the 20VC podcast, Martin Casado (a16z General Partner) joins Harry Stebbings to unpack the state of AI, the rise of coding models, the future of open vs. closed source, and how value is shifting across the stack. Martin offers a candid view of the opportunities and dangers shaping AI and venture capital today. Resources: Find…