

TBPN
John Coogan & Jordi Hays
TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays from 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with full episodes posted to Spotify immediately after airing.
Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” TBPN has interviewed Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella. Diet TBPN delivers the best moments from each episode in under 30 minutes.
Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” TBPN has interviewed Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella. Diet TBPN delivers the best moments from each episode in under 30 minutes.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 30min
Capital One Acquires Brex for $5B, Davos’s $500M business, Apple’s Siri rebuild | Diet TBPN
Explore the resurgence of Davos and its financial implications as tech giants weigh in on AI and employment. Catch highlights from Elon Musk's ambitious predictions and Jensen Huang's push for AI infrastructure investment. Discover Apple's innovative plans to transform Siri into an embedded AI chatbot. Additionally, the staggering $5.15B acquisition of Brex by Capital One shakes up the fintech landscape. Join the lively discussions and media moments that shape the future of technology!

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Jan 22, 2026 • 3h 39min
Davos Prints Cash, Private Credit Exits, Capital One Acquires Brex | Cathie Wood, Keller Cliffton, Jake Cooper, Joe Weisenthal, Coldhealing, Pedro Franceschi, Delian Asparouhov
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton, CEO of Zipline, shares insights on the company’s $600M funding that supports its U.S. expansion and innovative EV3 aircraft. Jake Cooper, CEO of Railway, discusses how AI is transforming developer productivity and the company’s new $100M initiative. Cathie Wood of ARK Invest highlights AI’s disruptive potential and implications for Bitcoin. Pedro Franceschi explains Brex's strategic acquisition by Capital One, while Joe Weisenthal offers geopolitical highlights from Davos.

67 snips
Jan 22, 2026 • 30min
Kling AI reaches 12M MAU, China's aging tech worker crisis, drama at ThinkingMachine, TBPN x CAA | Diet TBPN
Kling.ai is making waves with 12 million monthly active users and impressive revenue figures. The discussion takes a turn to China's tech landscape, highlighting the troubling trend of ageism affecting mid-30s workers. Drama unfolds at Thinking Machines, with tensions among co-founders caught in a narrative battle. The hosts dive into the future of junior engineering roles amidst the rise of AI, pondering whether automation will eliminate these jobs. Plus, insights from Davos spark chatter on AI's impact on the workforce.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 3h 13min
Kling Crosses 12M, China’s Aging Tech Problem, Thinking Machine Turmoil | Rich Greenfield, Jan Sramek, George Lewin, Ara Kharazian
Rich Greenfield, a media and tech analyst at LightShed Ventures, discusses intense bidding wars for Warner Bros. Discovery between Netflix and Paramount-Skydance, focusing on long-term strategies. Jan Sramek, founder of California Forever, shares insights on creating a new city to tackle housing shortages in California. George Lewin, CEO of Testudo, outlines an innovative insurance product for generative AI. Ara Kharazian analyzes AI spending trends and their impact on labor markets, revealing insights into corporate behavior and the evolving tech landscape.

106 snips
Jan 21, 2026 • 31min
Davos Reactions, Waymo in the News, WB & Netflix Strike All Cash Deal | Diet TBPN
Dive into a whirlwind of Davos drama, where Trump and Greenland take center stage! Hear Anthropic's Dario Amodei raise eyebrows about chips and China, prompting a lively debate on tech safety. Meanwhile, Waymo's robo-taxis are revealed to outperform even the best human drivers. In a shocking twist, Netflix makes a $72 billion all-cash offer for Warner Brothers. Plus, get the scoop on Instagram's new 'Friends' feature and enjoy a heartwarming tale about Henry Cavill surprising a student!

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Jan 20, 2026 • 3h 27min
Davos Reactions, Waymo’s Safety Case, Czinger 21C Hypercar Tour | Martin Shkreli, Bradley Tusk, Lukas Czinger, Andy McCune, Michael Broukhim, Aaron Katz
Martin Shkreli shares his journey into fatherhood and his insights on remote work while discussing a recent $5 million seed funding round for his biotech initiatives. Bradley Tusk reflects on running his independent bookstore, P&T Knitwear, and his strategic approaches for local political campaigns. Lukas Czinger showcases the stunning 21C hypercar, revealing its cutting-edge AI-driven design. Andy McCune details the growth of Cosmos, focusing on creator-first features, while Aaron Katz highlights ClickHouse's pivotal role in real-time analytics and its impressive recent funding.

81 snips
Jan 20, 2026 • 31min
X’s $1M Sweepstakes, Ben Affleck’s viral take on AI, Elon sues OpenAI for $134B | Diet TBPN
Dive into Nikita Beer's intriguing $1M bounty for articles on X, sparking discussions about content creation incentives. Explore how X's push for long-form content might reshape user engagement and the challenges of algorithm management amid an article flood. Ben Affleck shares his skepticism about AI in writing on Joe Rogan's podcast, highlighting a critical debate on AI's role in Hollywood. Plus, get the lowdown on Elon Musk's staggering $134B lawsuit against OpenAI and its potential ramifications.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 3h 13min
X Article Apocalypse, Hollywood's AI Takes | Jordan Schneider, Eliot Pence, Fil Aronshtein & Matt Grimm
Join Jordan Schneider, a U.S.–China relations expert, as he critiques media strategies and geopolitical tensions. Eliot Pence dives into Arctic surveillance tech, stressing its importance for Canada’s defense. Phil Aronshtein and Matt Grimm discuss cutting-edge manufacturing technologies that streamline operations. The conversation also tackles Hollywood's AI impact and questions whether the American Dream is fading for tech workers, raising vital discussions about wealth concentration and innovation in the digital age.

108 snips
Jan 17, 2026 • 31min
The Elon vs OpenAI Lawsuit and ads in ChatGPT | Diet TBPN
Get ready for a deep dive into the chaotic world of AI lawsuits! Discover the latest twists in the Musk versus OpenAI saga as the hosts explore newly leaked documents and the implications for funding. They discuss why OpenAI pivoted towards profit-making, Microsoft's critical role, and the public's mixed reactions to ads in ChatGPT. With humor and cultural references, the duo weighs the pros and cons of ads supporting free services, while sharing insights on internal debates at OpenAI and the reactions to the evolving AI landscape.

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Jan 16, 2026 • 3h 27min
Elon vs OpenAI, Ads in ChatGPT, Leaked Tech Emails | Sean Frank, Bill Shufelt, Alex Mashrabov, Sonya Huang & Pat Grady
In a fascinating discussion, Bill Schufelt, the CEO of Athletic Brewing, recounts his journey from finance to craft beer, highlighting his unique brewing process. Sean Frank from Ridge emphasizes the high revenue potential of ads within AI platforms like ChatGPT. Sequoia's Sonya Huang and Pat Grady unpack the arrival of AGI, urging founders to leverage AI for real-world solutions, while Alex Mashrabov shares insights on scalable AI-generated video ads. Together, they explore the future of advertising and the evolving role of AI in business.


