

The Aubservation
The Aubservation
Aubrey Strobel gives Aubservations on the latest news in culture, crypto, and current events | powered by Ledger
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Feb 26, 2025 • 36min
the death of the celebrity memecoin frenzy
Welcome back to The Aubservation! We are joined by Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures.we discuss:-why he believes the SBR is not happening-memecoin mania is going to die-why he thinks a SWF is a bad idea-being a bitcoiner & moreThank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode! 🔗 LINKSTwitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobelTiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobelInstagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobelSubstack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/Cake Wallet: https://cakewallet.com

Feb 13, 2025 • 18min
Super Bowl Recap
Welcome back to the Aubservation! This week we are recapping Super Bowl LIX - the plays, the halftime show, the drama, and more. Enjoy! Thank you Ledger & Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode!🔗 LINKSTwitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobelTiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobelInstagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobelSubstack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/Ledger: https://shop.ledger.com/?r=6bbfef75c5cfCake Wallet: https://cakewallet.com

Jan 30, 2025 • 42min
Where do we go from here?
Welcome back to The Aubservation! We are joined by my dear friend and colleague, Frank Chaparro of The Block & The Scoop Podcast.
we discuss:
-where does our industry go from here
-the media's coverage of crypto
-how Italian is he?
-& why he's bullish on Wall Street breaking into crypto in 2025
Thank you Ledger & Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode!
🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
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Cake Wallet: https://cakewallet.com

Jan 26, 2025 • 19min
The Golden Age & American Dynamism
Welcome back to The Aubservation! We are discussing America's Golden Age & Dynamism.
We cover:
- State of 2025
- Inauguration Fashion
- Bitcoin Policy
- Ross Ulbricht's Pardon
Thank you Ledger & Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode!
🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
Ledger: https://shop.ledger.com/?r=6bbfef75c5cf
Cake Wallet: www.cakewallet.com

Dec 17, 2024 • 27min
Tech Girl Birkin: Exploring the Future of AI & Tech with Christina Farhat
Welcome back to The Aubservation! Legal analyst, Christina Farhat is here to chat about the GPU Purse, AI, and growing up in Lebanon. We hope you enjoy!
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🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
Ledger: https://shop.ledger.com/?r=6bbfef75c5cf

Dec 10, 2024 • 38min
UHC Shooter, Bitcoin at 100K!? and much more
Welcome back to The Aubservation! Legal analyst, Hailey Lennon is here to chat about $100K BTC, Hawk Tuah going to jail, and NYC drama. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation!
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🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
Ledger: https://shop.ledger.com/?r=6bbfef75c5cf

Nov 13, 2024 • 59min
High-Agency Cyber Punk
Welcome back to The Aubservation! This week, my best friend Maddie James is here to chat about the high-agency framework and how it can apply to all parts of life. This idea inspired the cypherpunk movement, and we're exploring what it looks like in 2024, especially for women. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation!
Thank you Ledger for sponsoring this episode!
we discuss:
2:33- drama triangle
4:30 - defining the high-agency framework
10:50 - crypto + agency
14:55 - cults
16:30 - politics is a low-agency system
20:00 - gender
30:00 - being a woman in nyc in 2016
37:00 - birth control then/now
42:20 - therapy /psychedelics
49:00 - western civilization high agency
54:00 - cyberpunk movement
56:00 - closing thoughts & maddie’s music
🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
Ledger: ledger.com
Listen to Maddie's new song here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UuYe2LlW6dDH7H1xk1bG1?si=yDVn6imjTT-j55Ts-QX2Vg

Nov 4, 2024 • 27min
Elizabeth Olson Discusses What's Next for Bitcoin in Season 2
In today’s episode of The Aubservation, we’re chatting Bitcoin Season 2, with Elizabeth Olson, Head of Bitcoin Marketing at Magic Eden. I hope you enjoy!
And a big thanks to our sponsor, Ledger—the best way to secure your Bitcoin and crypto. Let’s get into it!
we discuss:
1:33 - elizabeth’s background
4:43 - journey to bitcoin
7:30 - bitcoin season 2
8:30 - luxury brands want to use bitcoin
9:53 - ordinals
13:12 - magic eden’s approach to etc
14:50 - web2 v web3 marketing
18:01 - kol strategy for brands
18:40 - taproot wizards
21:22 - runes & memecoin supercycle
24:01 - plans for magic eden
26:40 - closing thoughts
🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
Ledger: ledger.com

Oct 28, 2024 • 55min
Alex Thorn on Bitcoin, Crypto VC Funding, and AI Memecoins
In today’s episode of The Aubservation, we’re diving deep into the absolute state of things in Q4 with Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital. We cover the latest trends from Galaxy’s Q3 reports, including Bitcoin’s performance, crypto VC funding, and the rise of AI memecoins.
And a big thanks to our sponsor, Ledger—the best way to secure your Bitcoin and crypto. Let’s get into it!
we discuss:
01:15 - AI memecoins
05:30 - biggest narratives
08:30 - stablecoins find its pmf
10:50 - builder culture
14:12 - election research from galaxy
23:40 - who is the us' biggest adversary re: crypto
32:10 - crypto venture capital report
36:25 - who is receiving the most funding?
40:20 - uptober - what happened?
43:45 - price predictions
43:50 - BlackRock ETF influence on bitcoin
47:05 - bitcoin l2s
52:00 - bull market inflation adjustment
🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/
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Oct 10, 2024 • 46min
Nic Carter: Unnamed Sources Reveal Truth Behind Silvergate Collapse
Nic Carter, author of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, joins the podcast this week to discuss new information from unnamed sources regarding the collapse of Silvergate Bank. Silvergate, at one point, held $14.2B in crypto deposits—99.5% of its total. Now it is no longer.
timestamps:
01:31 - influencer boxing
3:20 - chokepoint 2.0 new information
8:20 - bharat ramamurti
9:10 - msm coverage
12:23 - unnamed sources
14:54 - warren inciting bank run
17:20 - free speech limitations
19:45 - why defend banks
21:15 - what is justice?
22:18 - broader implications
23:00 - partisan / non-partisan
25:30 - 2024 election
27:30 - trump at pubkey
28:40 - kamala & crypto
33:00 - usa post-election
37:30 world liberty fi
40:30 - rise of stables
44:42 - closing thoughts
🔗 LINKS
Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aubreystrobel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel/
Substack: https://theaubservation.substack.com/


