Best Steven Alex And Tyler Podcasts (2025)

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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 Colin 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 regula…

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Jen Sookfong Lee explores the body horror of motherhood 23:28

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Growing up in a packed house on Vancouver’s east side with her mother and four sisters, Jen Sookfong Lee became fascinated with female relationships — specifically, the stories and secrets passed down between mothers and daughters. In her new novel, “The Hunger We Pass Down,” Jen turns this fascination into a ghost story that asks the question: can…

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Sister Ray trades rejection for joy on their new album Believer 22:58

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The Alberta folk singer-songwriter Sister Ray is known for writing songs about heartbreak and sadness. But they decided to try something different with their new album, “Believer,” which is all about love and connection. This past spring, Ella Coyes of Sister Ray joined Tom Power to talk about how “freeing” it is to write about joy, how growing up …

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Building APIs for Developers and AI Agents 26:34

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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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Chargers Postgame: Justin Herbert Goes Nuclear On Prime Time 2:04:54

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Join us live as we recap the Chargers week one opener in Brazil vs the Chiefs!0:00 Show start0:48 HYPE and opening questions12:37 Justin Herbert went nuclear17:50 The OL exceeded expectations25:42 Keenan, McConkey, and QJ30:35 Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris35:28 The defense41:40 Super chats (124 of them!!!)THANK YOU to our main sponsor of the Gui…

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

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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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Why Anne Murray said no to Hollywood 29:26

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Anne Murray never thought she would release a new album — and yet here we are! The Canadian icon is back with her 33rd studio album, “Here You Are,” which features 11 unreleased songs she recorded back in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Anne sits down with Tom Power in Vancouver to tell us how a fan got her to revisit those old songs, why she purposely st…

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Catherine Hernandez wants you to ask for help 14:45

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Childhood cancer can be a really difficult topic to sit with, but it’s something a lot of kids and families face. The new TV series “The Unstoppable Jenny Garcia” is putting that story front and centre. The show is about a young Filipino Canadian named Jenny whose life gets thrown upside down when she’s diagnosed with leukemia. Catherine Hernandez …

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Chargers vs Chiefs Preview: A Turning Point for Jim Harbaugh's Regime 1:13:53

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The Los Angeles Chargers will "host" their rival Kansas City Chiefs on Friday, September 5th, to kick off the 2025 NFL season. We'll review the Chiefs' 2024 season and 2025 offseason, as well as preview the game with different segments including coaching points, what we're looking forward to, what keeps us up at night, and more!Make sure to join up…

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Is Non-Consensus Investing Overrated? 54:51

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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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Théodore Pellerin on playing a fame-obsessed lurker 24:00

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Actor Théodore Pellerin is a familiar face in Quebec, with critically acclaimed performances in films like “Chien de garde” and “Juste la fin du monde.” Now, he’s taken on his first major role in an American movie with the intense psychological thriller “Lurker.” It’s about a fan who plots and manipulates his way into the inner circle of a rising a…

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Billy Idol should be dead — thankfully he's still alive to tell you his story 25:03

1d ago25:03

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Legendary punk rocker turned MTV Icon Billy Idol is back with his ninth studio album, “Dream Into It.” The record reflects his life and career, with songs documenting his early days, his massive breakthrough, his drug addiction and finally his rebirth. This spring, he joined Tom Power in our studio to look back on it all.…

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

5d 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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Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes on being an outsider 30:24

2d ago30:24

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Dev Hynes has felt like an outsider since he was a kid. But as a singer-songwriter and producer, he’s been able to transform that sense of otherness into some of the most acclaimed and interesting music of the last decade. For the last few years, Dev questioned if he would ever return to his solo project Blood Orange, but after losing his mom, he w…

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

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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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How Kathleen Edwards learned to tell hard truths 33:19

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Kathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose lyrics are full of straight talk and sharp comebacks. But it took a while for her to get comfortable with having tough conversations. On her latest record, “Billionnaire,” Kathleen reflects on the last five years in which she sold a business, got married and moved twice. She tells Tom Power how…

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Caity Gyorgy breaks down her approach to scatting 15:26

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Caity Gyorgy is a Juno-winning jazz singer who’s originally from Calgary. She’s just released a brand new album, “Caity Gyrogy With Strings,” but Tom Power caught up with her during her last album cycle for “Hello! How Are You?” She joined him to talk about her influences and her love of scatting.

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Will the Chargers' Offense Hit Its Ceiling in 2025? 1:10:38

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What made Graham Greene an icon? Talent, discipline and luck 32:26

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We’re remembering Canadian icon Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Wind River), who died yesterday at the age of 73. Graham was one of the most recognizable Indigenous actors in North America. He was recently honoured with a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor General's Awards, which recognized his prolific career …

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Why Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t give his kids acting advice 23:43

4d ago23:43

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In “Andor” — the latest series in the “Star Wars” franchise — actor Stellan Skarsgård (Dune, Nymphomaniac, Mamma Mia!) plays Luthen Rael, a charming but ruthless rebel leader who fronts as an antiques dealer. Earlier this year, Stellan sat down with Tom Power to talk about the new season of “Andor” and why he’s drawn to morally complex characters. …

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Gabrielle Drolet is finding new ways to create with chronic hand pain 24:39

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A few years ago, cartoonist and writer Gabrielle Drolet developed a condition that made her unable to use her hands. It kept getting worse over time, and as Gabrielle searched for a diagnosis, she also had to find new ways to make art. She joined Tom Power to talk about her new memoir, “Look Ma, No Hands,” which tells the story of an artist coming …

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Katherine Boyle on Shawn Ryan 2:51:38

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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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The Beaches are embracing their messier side 35:09

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A few years ago, the Toronto band The Beaches were dropped from their record label at around the same time that the band’s lead singer, Jordan Miller, was dumped by her boyfriend. After rallying around each other, The Beaches came out the other side with a life-changing hit, “Blame Brett,” which propelled them into the spotlight. What they didn’t a…

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Austin Deculus Film Evaluation, Foster Sarell Returns, and Chargers Miss Out On Trevor Keegan 26:16

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Steven is solo today to talk about the Austin Deculus preseason film, the return of Foster Sarell, missing out on Trevor Keegan, and a glance at the initial Chargers practice squad. THANK YOU to our main sponsor of the Guilty as Charged Podcast: Prize Picks!To make your selections, go to PrizePicks.com/GUILTY and use code GUILTY for a first deposit…

Steven Alex And Tyler Podcasts

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The Little Tech Agenda for AI 57:10

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Jen Sookfong Lee explores the body horror of motherhood 23:28

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Sister Ray trades rejection for joy on their new album Believer 22:58

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Building APIs for Developers and AI Agents 26:34

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Chargers Postgame: Justin Herbert Goes Nuclear On Prime Time 2:04:54

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

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Why Anne Murray said no to Hollywood 29:26

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Catherine Hernandez wants you to ask for help 14:45

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Chargers vs Chiefs Preview: A Turning Point for Jim Harbaugh's Regime 1:13:53

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Is Non-Consensus Investing Overrated? 54:51

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Théodore Pellerin on playing a fame-obsessed lurker 24:00

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Billy Idol should be dead — thankfully he's still alive to tell you his story 25:03

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

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Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes on being an outsider 30:24

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

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How Kathleen Edwards learned to tell hard truths 33:19

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Caity Gyorgy breaks down her approach to scatting 15:26

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Will the Chargers' Offense Hit Its Ceiling in 2025? 1:10:38

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What made Graham Greene an icon? Talent, discipline and luck 32:26

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Why Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t give his kids acting advice 23:43

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Gabrielle Drolet is finding new ways to create with chronic hand pain 24:39

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Katherine Boyle on Shawn Ryan 2:51:38

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The Beaches are embracing their messier side 35:09

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Austin Deculus Film Evaluation, Foster Sarell Returns, and Chargers Miss Out On Trevor Keegan 26:16