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Bilal Zaidi, Jack Butcher, Trung Phan
Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Let us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 14min
142: Art Basel, $40B Nutella Empire, Time & Taylor Swift and Ohtani’s $700m Contract
The podcast covers topics such as Art Basel, the $40B Nutella Empire, Taylor Swift's potential as Person of the Year 2023, and Shohei Ohtani's $700m Contract. They also discuss their experiences at Art Basel, explore the controversial history of Napoleon Bonaparte, and talk about teenage drinking in parks and hanging out at libraries.

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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 34min
141: Cybertruck, Elon vs. Advertisers, Charlie Munger’s Wisdom & Henry Kissinger Legacy
Charlie Munger, an investor known for his wisdom, and Henry Kissinger, a former US Secretary of State, discuss topics such as the Cybertruck, Elon Musk's controversies with advertisers, Munger's investment strategies and life philosophy, and the complex legacy of Henry Kissinger.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 13min
140: UAE Breakdown, OpenAI Winners & Losers and Binance $4B Fine
The podcast discusses topics such as the UAE breakdown, OpenAI winners and losers, and Binance's $4B fine. They also share personal experiences in the UAE, talk about OpenAI's Qstar breakthrough and concerns about commercialization, explore Binance's trading volume and future outlook, and express gratitude to their listeners.

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Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 37min
139: OpenAI vs. Sam Altman, OpenAI history, AGI, Satya/Microsoft and Jack’s collab with Red Bull
Sam Altman, former president of Y Combinator, discusses OpenAI's history, AGI debate, Satya/Microsoft collaboration, and Jack's collaboration with Red Bull. They dive into the aftermath of Altman's firing, consequences of AGI development, Microsoft's approach to open source, messy nature of outlier results, and their collaboration with Red Bull Racing. They also share their experiences in the agency world and plans for Thanksgiving.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 17min
138: Humane AI Pin, Steve Jobs Best Keynotes, MrBeast Water & What’s Wrong With Marvel?
The podcast discusses topics such as Humane AI Pin, Steve Jobs Best Keynotes, MrBeast Water, and What’s Wrong With Marvel. They also touch on Apple's AI efforts, upcoming launches, and the challenges and controversies faced by Marvel. The hosts explore various tech innovations, debate the future of wearables and AI, and address issues of government spending accountability and diversity in the entertainment industry.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 33min
137: OpenAI Dev Day, GPT Agents, Grok & The SBF/FTX Case
Rishi Sunak & Elon Musk discuss OpenAI Dev Day, GPT Agents, Grok, and the SBF/FTX Case. They explore the impact of GPT models on startups, the Americanization of politics, and recent fraud charges in the crypto community.

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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 22min
136: Wrestling Kayfabe, 9-to-5 jobs, Hasan Minhaj vs. New Yorker & How Netflix Won Streaming
Hasan Minhaj, comedian and TV host, discusses wrestling kayfabe, 9-to-5 jobs, and the controversy around his stand-up specials. They also delve into the rise of Nollywood on Netflix and tease future episode topics and collaborations.

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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 33min
135: Eric Jorgenson on Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing
Eric Jorgenson, Author and CEO of Scribe, joins the NIA boys to discuss Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing. Topics include Naval's Almanack, Scribe's innovative approach to publishing, Balaji's anthology, future projects, becoming Scribe's CEO, and book recommendations.

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Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
134: FIFA vs. EA, Microsoft’s $69B Activision Deal, Shams vs. Woj & The Best Bread In The World
Topics discussed include FIFA vs. EA, Microsoft's $69B Activision deal, Shams vs. Woj, Taylor Swift's film release, the influence of prominent sports reporters, ranking the best breads in the world, and food adventures in Brooklyn.

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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 23min
133: Beckham Doc, Birkenstock $10B IPO, 2-Hour Marathons & is Shakespeare the greatest ever?
The podcast discusses topics such as the Beckham documentary, Birkenstock's IPO, whether Shakespeare is the greatest writer, and the controversy between Drake and Joe Biden over age and relevance in the music industry.


