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web3 with a16z crypto

a16z crypto, Robert Hackett, Sonal Chokshi

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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users — whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities — now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. From ...
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Tales From Hollywoodland

Steve, Julian, Arthur, & Mike

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TALES FROM HOLLYWOODLAND is a fast-paced weekly show business podcast, with an emphasis on all genres of movies; classic to current, as well as Broadway, TV, Cable, and Streaming. Hollywood vets Arthur Friedman, Steve Rubin, and Julian Schlossberg will be interviewing Hollywood luminaries, treating the listeners to decades worth of stories, anecdotes, insider viewpoints, candid opinions, as well as vivid and often hysterically funny celebrity encounters. From Sinatra to Cruise, Redford to Di ...
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Yesshift

Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder

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A podcast by father and son Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder. We provide our thoughts on Yes news, Yes lineups, Yes songs, Yes albums...everything! There is so much to talk about on our quest to podcast about this progressive rock band that has been around since 1968 and gone through many shifts in members and styles. Should you give us a listen? The answer is Yes! We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to email us at [email protected]
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Educated Guess (EG) is a research and design organization concerned with humanity's relationship to machines, images, and cities. Conceived in 2018 as a "liberal arts school for everyday people", Educated Guess garnered attention initially through this public lecture series. Serving over 45,000 humans across 18 countries, the series (archived in 2022) covers topics of personal growth, design practice, and art history. These lectures have been consumed virtually and collectively–resulting in ...
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with @BChillman @jay_drainjr @rhackett Crypto wallets are no longer just wallets. They’re the front door to a decentralized internet. In this episode, Phantom CEO Brandon Millman joins a16z crypto Investment Partner Jay Drain and host Robert Hackett to unpack how crypto wallets are evolving into full-blown consumer finance platforms — and why they …
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Dan and Steven talk about this past year, 2025, in terms of activities related to Yes and current and former members! What were the highlights? What are we looking forward to next year? There's even some news to talk about regarding a forthcoming Asia live album, an Icon release titled Lexicon, and reissues of Jon Anderson's EarthMotherEarth and Su…
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Dust off your letterman jacket and grab a mixtape, because Tales From Hollywoodland is heading back to the ultimate era of teen movies—the world of John Hughes and the Brat Pack. This week, we celebrate the films that defined the 1980s, shaped pop culture, and perfectly captured the highs, lows, and awkward brilliance of growing up. From detention …
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Guitarist/vocalist Ted Leonard joins us for a Yesshift interview! You may know him for his work with Enchant, Spock's Beard, Pattern-Seeking Animals, and more! And of course, Yes is one of his influences! Spock's Beard have released a new album titled The Archaeoptimist, and you can check out the purchase options here: https://www.spocksbeard.com/d…
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with @zcabrams @psneville @rhackett In this episode, Robert Hackett sits down with Sean Neville, cofounder of Circle and co-creator of the USDC stablecoin, and Zach Abrams, founder of Bridge (now part of Stripe), for a deep dive into the real story behind stablecoins, finding product-market fit, and the future of payments infrastructure. They explo…
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Trey Gunn joins us for an interview! He is a Chapman Stick and War Guitar player known for his work in King Crimson and its ProjeKct offshoots. He recently put out an album with David Forlano titled Select Habits of Invertebrates, which you can find here: https://treygunn.bandcamp.com/album/select-habits-of-invertebrates…
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Every traditional financial institution faces the same dilemma: evolve or fall behind, build or buy. But when safety, predictability, and trust is paramount, how do traditional finance companies innovate? How do they place their innovation bets, and decide what to explore and not to explore? Fidelity Chairman and CEO Abigail P. Johnson shares an in…
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Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activ…
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It's that time again to recap some of the Yes-related news that's come out lately! News opics include the following:-The Gottlieb Bros. announcement of a book where Yes fans can contribute-The late Johnny Bruhns will be on a Leon Alvarado album that also features Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison-Rick Wakeman positive health update-Oliver Wakeman musi…
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Dan and Steven share their experience seeing Robert Plant's band Saving Grace, as well as opening act Rosie Flores! They show clips and pics from the concert, as well as segments where Steven's friend Cris Molina (who attended the concert with them and Nja Onê) chimes in with thoughts on the concert.…
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with @cdixon @illscience Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode digs into the forces shaping the next generation of consumer software — from AI-driven tools to the new economics of apps. Joining is Chris Dixon, a16z crypto founder and managing partner and one of the firm’s original consumer investors. He sits down with a16z General Partn…
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Steven is joined by Simon Barrow and Miguelbass to chat about what online Yes fandom was like in early internet days over at Alt.Music.Yes! We also touch on the news of Symphonic Live being rereleased, and Simon talks about future plans for an expanded version of his book Solid Mental Grace and the in-development Yes in the 1990s!…
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with @mansourtarek_ @rhackett In this episode of web3 with a16z crypto, host Robert Hackett talks with Kalshi Cofounder and CEO Tarek Mansour about how prediction markets are enabling people to trade directly on real-world events — from elections to inflation — and what this means for the future of finance and forecasting. Tarek explains why predic…
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Dan and Steven each attended different Steve Hackett concerts recently. Dan went to the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on November 11th, and Steven went to the second of the Orpheum Theatre shows in Los Angeles November 14th. Hear them share their experiences of this tour in which Steve Hackett plays solo and Genesis cuts alongside musicians Nad Sylv…
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Step behind the velvet curtain on this week's Tales From Hollywoodland as we explore the legendary Movie Studio Moguls who shaped the Golden Age of Hollywood and transformed the film industry. From iconic power players to behind-the-scenes empire builders, we dive into how these studio giants discovered stars, launched careers, and redefined the bu…
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Steven goes over Yes-related news of the past week! Just today, November 10, 2025, we got the news of spring 2026 tour dates for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks. And the other day saw the announcement of the Tales from Topographic Oceans Super Deluxe Edition coming out in the new year. Plus, an update from Emily Lodge regarding a project to expect re…
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Guitarist Brian Willoughby joins us to talk about The Bridge, a 1994 album he did with the late Dave Cousins. Considered somewhat of a lost Strawbs album, it is now seeing a reissue on November 28, 2025. You can pre-order it here: https://burningshed.com/cousins-and-willoughby_the-bridge_cd
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with @DavidSacks @pmarca @bhorowitz @eriktorenberg Today’s episode features David Sacks, the Trump administration’s “AI and crypto czar," in conversation with a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, and General Partner Erik Torenberg. They dig into: how the U.S. is approaching AI and crypto policy, the fight over open source software, the…
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Tales From Hollywoodland: A Conversation with Nat Segaloff – Hollywood History, Icons & Stories Revealed In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with acclaimed author and pop culture historian Nat Segaloff, known for his deep dives into Hollywood legends, filmmakers, and the entertainment industry's hidden stories. From clas…
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Steven goes live with recent Yes-related news, including the Yesstuff books from the Gottlieb Brothers, calendars from Yes Music Books (with discount code), Asia's upcoming Japan tour dates, Jon Anderson Official YouTube channel status, Wakeman & Son's warm-up gig, and more. Note: The intro music does go on for the first seven minutes, due to it no…
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with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin Today, we’re bringing you something special: a presentation from our 2025 Founders Summit, which we just wrapped last week in beautiful Carlsbad, Calif. You’ll hear from Daren Matsuoka, our Head of Data and Fund Strategy, as he walks through the insights from this year’s State of Crypto report — our deep-dive into …
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Happy birthday to Jon Anderson! Steven talks with Dan about his recently acquired box set, Jon Anderson's The Lost Tapes! This is something that Steven has wanted since he first found out about it in middle school, and for years was unable to order it while it was out of print, and then finally got it when he saw the listing on Bespoke Editions ove…
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Dan and Steven chat with keyboardist Adam Parrish! Hear about his gigs and check out his site https://adamparrishmusician.wordpress.com/ He has assisted on Rick Wakeman's crew before, has seen Rick's recent shows, and has performed with Gordon Giltrap! There's also some Yes music chat, and a fun bit of info regarding his sparkling outfit!…
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with @DarenMatsuoka @eddylazzarin @rhhackett Each year, the State of Crypto report analyzes the data — cutting through the noise — to track crypto’s evolution across markets, technology, policy, culture, and more. Now in its fourth edition, the 2025 State of Crypto report reveals how this once-fringe technology has hit recent all-time highs and gon…
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In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew dives into the world of Hollywood's most famous acting families — from the Barrymores and Fondases to the Douglases, Bridges, and beyond. Discover the fascinating legacies, behind-the-scenes stories, and generational talent that have shaped the entertainment industry for decades. Join the conver…
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Dan and Steven review Cyberian Khatru, recently uploaded by Miguelbass here: ⁠https://youtu.be/3ky-74Fr1Xg?si=Ggps08Q8rpcRqjza⁠ Released in 2002, this project includes tracks by Yes fans to showcase "the sounds of alt.music.yes," an online newsgroup instrumental in bringing fans together in the early days of the internet. The cover artwork was also…
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We review Rick Wakeman's latest piano album, Melancholia! In Rick's own words, "Though often misunderstood as mere sadness, melancholia - as Wakeman himself notes - is more textured, more intricate. It is a temperament as much as a mood: sensitive, thoughtful, loyal, creatively driven, deeply analytical, and quietly steadfast. That richer definitio…
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In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew celebrates the iconic career of Sir Sean Connery — the original James Bond and one of Hollywood's most enduring legends. From Dr. No to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Untouchables, we explore Connery's unforgettable roles, his charm and toughness on screen, and his lasting impact on …
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Join the Tales From Hollywoodland podcast as the crew explores the greatest foreign films ever made. From groundbreaking international cinema to timeless foreign classics, we celebrate the artistry, storytelling, and cultural impact of movies from around the world. Perfect for fans of world cinema, film history, and anyone looking to discover the b…
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Steven goes through the pile of Yes and Yes-related news as of late! Yes have posted a couple clips of their rehearsals, there is at last an update about the Strawbs Documentary The Magic of It All, Alan White's Ramshackled has now been reissued, Miguelbass uploaded a piece of alt music yes history in the form of the 2CD Cyberian Khatru, and more!…
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Prediction markets are a hot topic again — even cartoon characters are talking about them (South Park). But beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly? How do they work, how are they designed, and what makes them work? We answer all these questions and more in this deep-dive featuring experts Alex Tabarrok (professor of economics at Geor…
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Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant joins us again, this time to talk about his new book Giant Steps, which comes out November 14th in the UK and December 2nd in North America! The book is a great read, reflecting on his early life, work as a musician, and work as a record executive! You can pre-order here: https://gentlegiantband.com/blogs/news/giantste…
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