Best Sequoia Simone Podcasts (2025)

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Alien: Resurrection (1997) w/ Sequoia Simone 1:37:58

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Cloning Ellen Ripley is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Alien: Resurrection, from the feud between the writer and director, to the long grueling underwater shoot. Special Guest: Sequoia Simone from FX's Alien: Earth - The Official Podcast Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 29 extra minutes)! Y…

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194 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 27–28 w/ Sequoia Simone 1:16:40

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Sequoia Simone AKA the co-creator of our new podcast, Professional Talkers, makes her glorious return to TNO to discuss our heroes meeting THE HERO in Heroes of Olympus Book 3! Topics include: Jeremy Bearemy, podcast logistics, Salt Lake City, Coney Island, Snakes by the Ocean, Mayor of Tangent Town, tromping, The Avril Lavigne Theory, Canadian Tha…

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Insiders React: Google's 'Quantum Advantage' + MIT's 'Telepathic' Interface, China Leads the Sci-Fi Future 43:22

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Is this the moment quantum computing becomes real? After years of being “five years away,” Google just announced a verifiable quantum advantage, claiming its Willow chip ran a molecule simulation 13,000× faster than the world’s fastest supercomputer. Is this truly the dawn of the quantum era? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive dee…

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BONUS | TNO Live in LA 12/2/25, Charity Update, and Patreon Bonus Ep. Preview! 16:39

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Hello! This is an off-week for TNO, but I didn't want to leave you with NOTHING, so here's a little bonus episode that has info about our upcoming live show in Sant Monica, the charity we're supporting this break, and what the podcast will look like when the TV show returns in December. Finally, I end this episode with a preview of a recent Patreon…

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Trends in Startup Funding w/ Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker 1:06:09

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Looking to fund your startup? If you're new to the process, fundraising can be difficult to navigate. Not only are there a myriad of ways to go about it, but it can be hard to tell whether the tips, tricks, and advice floating around are based on any evidence at all. So, what is the truth? And what are the actual, data-backed insights that can help…

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Insiders React: Is ChatGPT Atlas The Future Of Browsing? + YouTube's AI Likeness Detection, Apple's New Vision Pro M5 53:18

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OpenAI just dropped its unbelievable new browser. All signs point to it overshadowing Chrome, but is this really the dawn of a new era? Or just another hype cycle, courtesy of Sam Altman? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to OpenAI’s surprise launch of ChatGPT Atlas and debate its strategic implications. They also discuss Apple’…

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Mansfield Park Chapters 1-2 1:32:03

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We're diving into Mansfield Park in this first episode of season five of Pod and Prejudice. In today's chapters, we're taking it back to the generation before our heroine. We meet the Ward sisters who all marry into different social strata and learn how Fanny Price came to Mansfield Park. Topics discussed include the something borrowed, something b…

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The 4 Biggest Execution Mistakes Founders Make 43:01

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Think you’re executing well? Think again. Chances are you’re making one of these four common mistakes. Drawing from Chris’s latest essay and real-world advisory experience, Chris and Yaniv spend this episode breaking down the four biggest execution mistakes you're probably making right now. They explore how to recognize these patterns early, how to…

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196 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 31B–33 w/ Johnny Frohlichstein (LIVE in St. Louis!) 1:51:41

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You know I couldn’t do a show in St. Louis without bringing Kirkwood’s own, Johnny Frohlichstein! We break down 2.5 chapters of the third Heroes of Olympus book, dive deep into the local cuisine, and get Johnny’s mom involved in the show as well. Topics include: Imo’s, Lord of the Rings, turbulence, Imposter Syndrome, being a kid, The Trolley Probl…

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Insiders React: 'Treat Adult Users As Adults' Says OpenAI's Sam Altman + Oura's $900M Raise, NVIDIA's Funding Bubble 53:31

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OpenAI is set to roll out its new “treat adults like adults” policy, heralding the beginning of AI chatbots speaking more amorously with users. As the company pushes boundaries, from personality-rich bots to experimental devices, others are warning that the industry might be inflating a dangerous AI bubble. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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Becoming Jane with Hot and Bothered 1:02:09

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In honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we teamed up with Hot and Bothered and blended our formats for a special crossover episode covering the 2007 fanfic Becoming Jane! Topics discussed include why it's so hard to write dialogue for writers, the 2007 of it all, Anne Hathaway's terrible British accent, what this movie believes about love, the mo…

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Flow State: The Competitive Advantage You Need, And How To Harness It w/ Film Producer & Founder, Steven Puri 50:38

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What if your best work came from finding your flow, rather than simply grinding harder? In the age of constant distraction, many founders mistake busyness for progress, chasing notifications, meetings, and multitasking without realizing that true innovation happens when the mind is deeply focused. Today, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Steven Puri, f…

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195 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 29–31A w/ Sherry Guo 1:10:53

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[Ch. 31 stopping point is after an unexpected liquid fills the boat] Sherry is back with the some Mark of Athena chapters she called dibs on many moons ago (a-Guo?), and I can clearly see why! Topics include: scheduling chaos, multi-hyphenates, Halloween costume ideas, multitasking, Webkins & Neopets, gin, 12-season athlete, Mrs. Woodman, spilt vs.…

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Insiders React: New ChatGPT Dev Tools Threaten App Store + Sora 2 Launch, Apple Removes ICE Block 47:02

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What happens when AI stops being a product and starts being a platform? With OpenAI’s latest Dev Day changing the game, we might find out sooner rather than later. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv explore OpenAI’s Dev Day and the huge announcements made (including the Sora 2 launch), as well as their apparent transformation from product to platform…

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Mortal Kombat (1995) 1:47:52

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Anne of Avenue A with Audrey and Emily 55:01

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Nailing Your Market Niche w/ Dutch CEO, Joe Spector (Spotlight) 58:59

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Insiders React: ChatGPT Pulse: An Overpriced Daily Digest? + Hollywood’s First AI Actress, Amazon’s $2.5B Settlement 38:07

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OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Pulse, a succinct, personalized daily feed. Will this shift the focus of AI from performance to personal context? Or is it just an overhyped, overpriced daily digest? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv get right into this week's tech news: the reality of ChatGPT Pulse, plus the wider implications of Hollywood's first AI a…

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YouTube Deep Dive: Jaws (1975) 38:52

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Making a mechanical great white is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, Jaws, from the never ending problems with the film’s shark, to the chaos of filming on the open ocean. Animation by Paul Crewe (@WieverOfPassion) 📺 | Watch or Listen! 💸 | Support us! 🔗 | Follow us! 👕 | Buy our merch! Chapters: 00:0…

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How Being Genuine is a Critical Advantage For Startup Founders w/ Christine Blosdale, Expert Authority Coach (Edu) 50:45

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Standing out has gotten even more difficult thanks to the flood of AI content, and many early-stage founders mistakenly believe they need to act like corporate brands to be taken seriously. In this episode, Yaniv chats with Christine Blosdale, an award-winning media coach, podcaster, and branding strategist. Together they discuss how authenticity, …

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193 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 25–26 w/ Dr. Steven Parra 1:03:22

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The doctor is back in and we've got more of the third Heroes of Olympus book to cover! Also, being on brand as Dr. Steven Parra, we go on a doctor tangent this episode! Topics include: dream messages, Goblet of Fire, the Athena Parthenos, relationship overanalyzing, scrubs, Mediterranean landscapes, Barcelona, Duane Reade, softball optimism, Tyson’…

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Insiders React: Tech Talent Pool to Be Decimated by New Fee + OpenAI Jobs Platform, $1B for Dishwashing Robots 53:27

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What happens to Silicon Valley when the world’s best founders and engineers can no longer afford to work in the US? Today, Chris and Yaniv break down why the massive new work visa fee is a tech talent crisis waiting to happen. They discuss how Trump’s surprising $100K H-1B fee could reshape startup hiring and the tech sector at large, along with th…

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Season 4 Finale Q+A 1:10:22

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We're joined by Graham today to answer YOUR questions for our season finale! Topics discussed include our Persuasion dream adaptation, the theme of persuasion in other Austen novels, the way Taylor Swift defined our lives, Persuasion's message to modern audiences, chronic illness in Austen, our Persuasion murder mystery, our Mansfield Park predicti…

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Why Every Startup Founder Should Consider B2B SaaS w/ Rob Walling (Edu) 58:29

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Is the new age of AI agents about to kill niche B2B SaaS businesses? Many first-time founders worry that tools like ChatGPT or custom AI builders will make off-the-shelf SaaS products obsolete, but it could simply herald a new evolution of SaaS. In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Rob Walling, serial founder, investor, and author of The SaaS Playbo…

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192 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 23–24 w/ Wil Williams 1:20:39

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We've got another TNO guesting debut for you, this time it's Wil Williams of Hug House Productions! Wil and Mike share their thoughts on two chapters from Mark of Athena, as well as some Old People takes. Topics include: washing linens, the Arizona heat, Nest, European rules, crawfish, SHRIMPZILLA, The Wu-Tang Clan, Old Man Takes, Super Smash Bros.…

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Insiders React: YouTube's Steady Domination + Oracle's AI Comeback, Sam Altman v. Tucker Carlson 55:08

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Is YouTube quietly becoming the most powerful platform in the world? Announcements made during Made On YouTube 2025 revealed incredibly promising long-term plans, with the media giant seemingly set to dominate video, music, and podcasts with the help of Google’s AI. Too many entrepreneurs still see YouTube as ‘just’ a video host, missing the bigger…

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Be Persistent Without Being Stupid: We Learn from YC Founder Paul Graham 41:13

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Are you truly being persistent with your startup, or just being stubborn? In the new age of AI-powered founders and hyper-fast iteration, many entrepreneurs mistake obstinacy for persistence and end up running out of time, money, and morale. Too often we glorify “hustle” and “grit” without understanding when to adapt, pivot, or quit. The misconcept…

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191 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 21–22 w/ Paul Caiola 1:22:17

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We've got a new guest for a new episode of The Newest Olympian! Paul Cailoa from the That Aged Well podcast makes his TNO debut to discuss 2 chapters of Mark of Athena and go down many delight tangents with the Mayor of Tangent Town, Mike Schubert. Topics include: Escapism, Civil War, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, whipped cream, trains, ghost-writing b…

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Insiders React: Apple's Huge AI Blunder + IPO Market Heats Up, White House Tech Dinner 57:09

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With Apple’s iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch 11 now unveiled, what does this mean for the future of phones and wearable tech? And does the incredible AI of Google Pixel still blow Siri out of the water? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv delve into Apple’s newest product lineup and what it reveals about the company’s long-te…

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Growing a Pre-Seed Startup? This Is The Core Knowledge You Need w/ Ashley Smith 57:54

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Pre-seed founders want explosive growth early on, but are you following the wrong playbook too soon? These days strategies, acronyms, and well-intended advice are everywhere, but today's guest argues that the path forward is a simple one: talk to customers, run experiments, and embrace rejection as part of the journey. In this episode, Yaniv Bernst…

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190 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 18–20 w/ Kelly Schubert 1:17:30

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Kelly sits down with Mike in the Auxiliary Schubio to cover these three chapters that they covered live in Salt Lake City at a live show where the audio was unable to be recorded! Topics include: audio recording struggles, local nerds, gray streaks, ATPT, Taylor Swift, blonde jokes, tea time, display desserts, My Cousin Vinny, The Bachelor, Luke ha…

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Insiders React: Google Antitrust: Is The Ruling Fair? + YC’s Latest Request For Startups, Statsig Acquisition 47:43

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Google’s long-running antitrust case has reached its remedy stage, and the outcome was far lighter than many expected. No breakup, no ban on default search deals, just a few constraints on bundling apps and some required data sharing, but it may not be quite as simple as it seems on the surface. Meanwhile, OpenAI dropped $1.1 billion to acquire Sta…

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First Principles: Listen to This Before You Apply to YC 38:04

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It seems like startup accelerators are everywhere these days. But what are they? What’s the point of them? And most importantly, is it worth having your startup go through one? Based on their own experience with YC and startups, Chris and Yaniv talk you through it all. In this episode, you will: Learn what startup accelerators are and how they work…

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BONUS | Professional Talkers Ep. 1 (Mike & Sequoia's New Podcast) 59:49

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Hello! We're off this week for the Labor Day + 5-Monday month combo, but I've still got a fun bonus ep headed your way! In the intro, I'll discuss TNO's upcoming show in Manchester, UK on September 19, 2025 and the charity we're supporting this time before diving into our feed drop for the first ep of me and Sequoia's new podcast, Professional Talk…

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Insiders React: Google Pixel 10 – Does It Finally Beat Apple at Its Own Game? 35:21

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Is Apple’s dominance in smartphones starting to crack? Google’s Pixel 10 launch brought AI-first features, polished hardware, and bold marketing, signaling a new era in the iPhone vs. Android rivalry. For years, the iPhone has been synonymous with polish, hardware quality, and ecosystem lock-in. But with Google’s patient, decade-long investment in …

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Austenland 57:01

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Today, we're continuing our summer book club with a discussion of Austenland - both the book by Shannon Hale and the 2013 masterpiece starring Kerri Russell directed by Jerusha Hess. Topics discussed include why the modern woman loves Jane Austen, whether we would go to Austenland, which plot we'd be assigned, the ethics of Austenland (or lack ther…

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Startup Tech Stacks: Make Your Product Stand Out & Get Used w/ Joseph Ruscio 1:04:17

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What makes a great tech infrastructure startup? And how do the best ones successfully navigate, and stand out from, the overcrowded market? In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Joseph Ruscio, General Partner at Heavybit and former CTO of Vibrato, to unpack the dos and don'ts of tech infrastructure startups, how open source fuels growth, and why AI i…

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189 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 16–17 w/ Mal from Demigod Debut 1:15:57

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Mal from Demigod Debut makes her TNO debut to cover some Mark of Athena chapters, but more importantly to yell about the New York Yankees and New York Metro Transit Authority. Topics include: ankees vs. Astros, The Savannah Bananas, fish tubes, the Houston Zoo, Zuckerberg, koi & goldfish, Chuck Norris, The Market of Athena, the C in Schubert, step-…

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Insiders React: Meta to Shrink AI Division – Is This the Beginning of the End? 27:47

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Is the AI hype cycle about to burst? For months, investors and founders have chased sky-high valuations, billion-dollar hires, and promises of superintelligence, but Meta's drastic plans to cut back its AI division seem to indicate a bleak future for LLMs and AI at large. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack the latest shakeup at Meta, using the…

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Fantastic Four (2015) w/ Alan Seawright 1:57:21

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Making superpowers gritty is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make 2015’s Fantastic Four, from director Josh Trank’s erratic behavior to reshooting a third of the film months before releasing. Special Guest: Alan Seawright from Cinema Therapy Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 18 extra minutes)! You…