Best The Nerd Sack Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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'Fentanyl Capitalism': How Tech Venture Capital Is Eating the World | Catherine Bracy x Gil Duran 34:42

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Silicon Valley sold us the dream of saving the world—but what if the system funding that dream is the real problem? In this explosive episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran sits down with Catherine Bracey, founder of Tech Equity Collaborative and author of "World Eaters: How Venture Capital Is Cannibalizing the Economy." Together they un…

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The Woman Who Predicted Tech Fascism — Paulina Borsook Was Right 36:59

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Tech fascism didn’t rise in secret — it grew in plain sight. Why didn't we stop it? In this episode of The Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran speaks with legendary tech critic Paulina Borsook, author of Cyberselfish, the prophetic book that warned about the rise of Silicon Valley authoritarianism decades before Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and the far-r…

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Project 2025, Silicon Valley & the Tech's War on Democracy | The Nerd Reich Podcast Mailbag 46:47

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What happens when Project 2025, Silicon Valley, and AI collide? In this Nerd Reich Mailbag episode, host Gil Duran sits down with Brooke Harrington (author of "Offshore: Stealth Wealth and The New Colonialism) and Adam Becker (author of "More Everything Forever") to answer listener questions about authoritarianism, AI power, and the new tech-driven…

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The Antichrist Playbook: Peter Thiel & Silicon Valley Apocalypse Hype 52:25

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What’s behind Silicon Valley’s sudden obsession with the Antichrist, demons, and apocalypse? Why is Peter Thiel launching a secret four-part lecture series on the Antichrist—and why are figures like Nicole Shanahan calling Burning Man “demonic”? We pull back the curtain with two heavyweight thinkers: • Dr. Robert Fuller, author of "Naming the Antic…

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Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M Doomsday Fortress: Bunkers, Burial Grounds & Big Tech’s Apocalypse Plan 41:01

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Why is Mark Zuckerberg building a $300 million mansion fortress on Kauai with underground bunkers, blast-proof doors, and room for over 100 people? In this episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran is joined by journalists Guthrie Scrimgeour and Taylor Lorenz to unpack the chilling reality of Silicon Valley’s “apocalypse insurance.” We dive…

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Crypto vs Democracy: How Bitcoin Billionaires Are Buying Congress w/ Molly White and Dave Troy 58:19

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Is crypto just digital money—or a tool to undermine American democracy? In this explosive debut episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran is joined by crypto critics Molly White (Web3 Is Going Just Great) and Dave Troy (America 2.0) to expose the political underbelly of cryptocurrency—and how it's infiltrating both parties in Washington. We…

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Empire of AI: Karen Hao & Roger McNamee Expose Sam Altman, Musk & Big Tech 1:00:51

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Are today’s AI apps like ChatGPT really weapons that hand more power to tech billionaires? Journalist Karen Hao (author, "Empire of AI: Dreams, Nightmares & Sam Altman’s OpenAI") and legendary tech investor-turned-watchdog Roger McNamee join Gil Duran to pull back the curtain on: Sam Altman, Elon Musk and the quest for AI dominance OpenAI’s hidden …

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Here’s Why Elon Musk’s Mars Fantasy Is BS | Scientist Destroys Billionaire AI, AGI and Space Hype 46:09

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Silicon Valley billionaires like AI Musk say they’ll save the world with AI, Mars colonies and eternal life. Astrophysicist Adam Becker says they’re dead wrong. In this explosive interview on The Nerd Reich podcast Becker—author of More Everything Forever—calls out Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the tech overlord cult pushing fantasies of immortality, …

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5. Silicon Valley's Scary New Tech Religion: TESCREAL 1:10:08

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In Episode 5 of The Nerd Reich, Gil Duran, Rev. Otis Moss III, and Dr. Emile Torres unravel the terrifying rise of a new techno-religion sweeping Silicon Valley: TESCREAL — a powerful and unsettling fusion of Transhumanism, Extropianism, Singularitarianism, Cosmism, Rationalism, Effective Altruism, and Long-termism. This episode exposes how these i…

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Why I Quit the LA Times Editorial Board | Billionaires, Journalism & Integrity (Feat. Mariel Garza) 27:18

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In this compelling episode of the Nerd Reich Podcast, host Gil Duran talks with veteran journalist Mariel Garza about her courageous decision to resign from the LA Times after billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong blocked the endorsement of Kamala Harris. Garza reveals the behind-the-scenes drama, discusses the ethical challenges of billionaire-own…

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From Mavericks to Mouthpieces: How Tech Billionaires Broke Journalism (with Eoin Higgins) 44:15

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In Episode 3 of the Nerd Reich podcast, Gil Duran and journalist Eoin Higgins unpack the growing influence of tech billionaires over modern media. Based on Higgins’ explosive book "Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left," the conversation exposes how figures like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen a…

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2. The Dark Power of David Sacks: How Tech Elites Fuel Authoritarian Politics 54:41

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In Episode 2 of The Nerd Reich podcast, Gil Duran talks to Jacob Silverman and Kate Willett about David Sacks, Trump's "Crypto and AI Czar." This conversation examines the rise of David Sacks, a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, exploring his connections to the PayPal mafia and his reactionary political influence. The discussion highlights Sacks'…

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1. The Network State with Brooke Harrington and Dave Karpf 58:05

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In the explosive first episode of The Nerd Reich podcast, host Gil Duran teams up with economic sociologist Brooke Harrington and internet politics expert Dave Karpf to decode the alarming rise of "network states." They're diving deep into how tech billionaires like Elon Musk are trying to dismantle traditional governance to create their own power …

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Coming Soon: The Nerd Reich Podcast 1:05

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Gil Duran announces the forthcoming Nerd Reich podcast about tech billionaire politics and the takeover of the United States government.By nerdreich

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Nerd Sack Podcast 1 32:38

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Introducing the Nerd Sack Podcast hosted by comedians Justin Arredondo and Mimi Baranova. The Pro Wrestler meets the Psycho Therapist... Nerds Unite as they discuss Pop Culture happenings and Nerd subjects alike!By The Nerd Sack Podcast