

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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Jul 19, 2025 • 2h 33min
Weekly Recap: CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert, Elon Musk's AI Girlfriend, Cognition Acquires Windsurf
Martin Shkreli, a controversial figure in the pharmaceutical industry and founder of a startup, weighs in on the recent drama around the Astronomer CEO caught on a kiss cam. He delves into the implications of AI companions on human relationships and shares insights about Cognition's acquisition of Windsurf, discussing its emotional and economic fallout for employees. The conversation also touches on the fast-changing dynamics in tech acquisitions and the moral responsibilities companies face during such transitions.

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Jul 18, 2025 • 3h 18min
Surprise Visit From Martin Shkreli, Range Rover Launches New Logo, Timeline Reactions | Martin Shkreli, Joe Weisenthal, Joseph Krause, Nirav Tolia, Mike Knoop, Kyle Samani
Martin Shkreli, a controversial entrepreneur and former pharma exec, makes a surprising appearance. He dives into his current project aimed at competing with Bloomberg. Joe Weisenthal shares insights on the shifting dynamics in finance and the need for innovation. Meanwhile, Mike Knoop highlights the role of AI in generalization tasks. Joseph Krause discusses Radical AI's impressive funding and future plans, while Kyle Samani explores stablecoins' transformative potential. Nirav Tolia elaborates on Nextdoor's redesign to boost community engagement.

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Jul 17, 2025 • 3h 54min
Astronomer CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert, JUUL Approved by the FDA, Is AI Causing Historic Crashouts? | Chris Power, Jeremie Eliahou, Chris Best, Alex Mashrabov, Jesse Pollak, Billy Thalheimer, Jonathan Mortensen, Douwe Kiela & More
In this conversation, Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian, shares insights on their impressive $260 million funding aimed at enhancing American manufacturing. Jeremie Eliahou discusses Meta's ambitious AI infrastructure projects and the competition for energy resources. Jesse Pollak from Coinbase unveils the future of decentralized finance with Base. Meanwhile, Alex Mashrabov highlights how Higgsfield AI is innovating content creation for social media. Lastly, Billy Thalheimer talks about the potential of all-electric seagliders in modern defense.

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Jul 16, 2025 • 3h 7min
The Steelman for Grok's Vulgar Anime Mode, AWS Launches Competitor to Browserbase, What AI Product Will Zuck Launch Next? | Delian Asparouhov, Lucas Swisher, Ravi Gupta, Adam Warmoth, Misha Laskin
Delian Asparouhov, a partner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, discusses the innovative landscape of aerospace manufacturing. Ravi Gupta from Sequoia Capital shares insights into AI's impact on healthcare and consumer tech. Lucas Swisher explains competition dynamics between BrowserBase and AWS. Misha Laskin introduces Asimov, a next-gen AI coding agent that could revolutionize engineering. Adam Warmoth highlights Chariot Defense’s advancements in military energy solutions, illustrating the fusion of technology and defense.

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Jul 15, 2025 • 3h 18min
Windsurf Chaos Aftermath, NVIDIA Back in China, Richard Mille Deep Dive, Apple Buying $500M in Rare Earth Magnets | Zak Kukoff, Brian Venturo, Tyler Cowen, Austin Hughes, Kris Fredrickson, Dick Lucas
Brian Venturo, co-founder of CoreWeave, shares insights on transforming the company into a leading GPU-based cloud provider for AI. Zak Kukoff discusses NVIDIA's return to China and the balance between trade benefits and security risks. Austin Hughes recounts his entrepreneurial journey with Unify, while Kris Fredrickson outlines his new investment fund focused on concentrated strategies. Tyler Cowen explores how AI's advancements require human adaptability, emphasizing the economic implications and future potential of technology.

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Jul 14, 2025 • 2h 59min
Windsurf's Wild Weekend, SpaceX Invests $2B into xAI, Zuck's AI Data Supercluster | Jeff Huber, Scott Wu & Jeff Wang, Carl Pei, Garrett McCurrach
Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus and founder of Nothing, discusses the challenges in smartphone innovation and AI-driven software. Garrett McCurrach, CEO of Pipedream Labs, shares insights on developing underground logistics for last-mile deliveries. Jeff Huber, a tech veteran from Google, emphasizes AI's potential to enhance human capabilities and the necessity of adapting to rapid changes in technology. Together, they explore the implications of significant tech acquisitions and the evolving landscape of AI.

53 snips
Jul 12, 2025 • 2h 47min
Weekly Recap: Grok 4 Launch, Texas Floods, Web Browser War, Top Signals, Meta Smart Glasses
Augustus Doricko, founder of Rainmaker, discusses the intense scrutiny his cloud seeding startup faces after tragic floods in Texas, revealing the complex interplay between weather modification and public safety. Meanwhile, Ben Thompson, founder of Stratechery, dives into the tech industry's current landscape, dissecting the launch of Grok 4 and the competitive browser wars. The conversation also touches on Meta's advancements in smart glasses, exploring the implications of these innovations in a fast-evolving market.

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Jul 11, 2025 • 2h 45min
Top Signals, How Shaun Maguire & Augustus Navigated Backlash, Comet Review, VW Electric Bus Flops | Farbood Nivi, Sean Frank
Farbood Nivi, an entrepreneur and health aficionado, shares his insights on biohacking and the necessity of consistent health routines. He emphasizes community support for wellness goals and introduces his app, 'Protocols.' Sean Frank, CEO of The Ridge Wallet, discusses TikTok's shift toward advertising, the challenges of U.S. live shopping, and how AI is reshaping business operations. They also tackle Volkswagen's struggles with its electric bus, analyzing its market failures and consumer reception.

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Jul 10, 2025 • 3h 19min
Grok 4 Launch Breakdown, OpenAI to Release Web Browser | Chris Paik, Will Bruey, Joel Becker, Dylan Parker, Eric Olson, Ghita Houir Alami, Elliot Hershberg, Karim Atiyeh
In an engaging discussion, Chris Paik delves into the evolving landscape of human-computer interaction, emphasizing virtual avatars and market fit strategies. Will Bruey shares insights on how microgravity enables superior pharmaceutical development in space. Karim Atiyeh unveils Ramp's new AI agent to optimize corporate expenses. Joel Becker reveals surprising findings about AI's impact on seasoned developers, while Eric Olson explains how Consensus streamlines research using AI. Elliot Hershberg discusses AI's promising role in biotechnology, and Dylan Parker highlights his company's significant funding milestone.

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Jul 9, 2025 • 3h 15min
Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X, F1's Red Bull Fires Christian Horner | Ben Thompson, Scott Belsky, David Marcus, Nathan Lambert, Richard Socher, Naeem Talukdar
In this engaging discussion, David Marcus, co-founder of Lightspark, elaborates on his vision for a decentralized payment network leveraging Bitcoin. Ben Thompson analyzes the evolving tech landscape and AI's influence on business models. Richard Socher shares insights from the AI research front, while Naeem Talukdar discusses the fusion of AI in filmmaking. Scott Belsky reflects on the changing nature of creativity in the digital age. The conversation weaves through key industry changes, highlighting innovation and adaptability in technology.


