The Evolution of the Podcast Format

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In this chapter, the hosts discuss the evolution of their podcast format throughout the years, emphasizing its organic development based on their personality and goals. They talk about not monetizing the podcast and featuring interesting guests, as well as experimenting with using transcripts and chat GPT. Their aim is to be useful and serve a smaller audience.

For this milestone 200th (yes, TWO HUNDREDTH) episode of Infinite Loops, regular guest and Infinite Media head Liberty RPF joins writer & researcher Ed William to turn the tables on Jim O’Shaughnessy. Stay tuned for Jim’s dream podcast guests, his advice to parents, a diabolical spin on his trademark closing question, and MUCH more! Important Links:

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Show Notes:

Episode One: Tequila With Ramp Capital
Taking Inspiration From My Dinner With Andre
Would the Show Be Different if Monetized?
“I would be doing this if I wasn’t pressing publish”
Jim’s Definition of a Successful Episode
Nerves & Jim’s Appearance on Oprah
Infinite Loops as a Serendipity Engine
The Infinite Loops Team
Jim’s Dream Guests
Controversiality & Being Distinctive
Jim’s Relationship With His Grandchildren
We Are Winners of the Cosmic Lottery
Why Aren’t There More History-Focused Episodes?
The Jim O’Shaughnessy Guide to Productivity: Silence, Journalling & Keeping Things Simple
Advice to Parents
What Has Jim Changed His Mind On in the Last 12 to 24 Months?
Advice to Young People Who Doubt the American Dream
When Will We See An Updated What Works on Wall Street?
What Would a World of Abundance Look Like?
Jim’s Favorite Poem
Jim as EVIL Emperor of the World
MORE!

Episodes Mentioned:

Ramp Capital and Super Mugatu (Ep.01)
Brian Muraresku (Ep. 57)
David Rhoiney (Ep. 99)
Will Storr (Ep. 122)
Alex Danco (latest episode) (Ep. 156)
Brian Roemmele (latest episode) (Ep. 168)
Julie Fredrickson (Ep. 181)
Ben Westhoff (Ep. 189)
Guy Spier (Ep. 197)

Books & Poems Mentioned:

The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name; by ****Brian Muraresku
How to Retire Rich: Time-Tested Strategies to Beat the Market and Retire in Style; by Jim O’Shaughnessy
Invest Like the Best: Using Your Computer to Unlock the Secrets of the Top Money Managers; by Jim O’Shaughnessy
What Works on Wall Street: The Classic Guide to the Best-Performing Investment Strategies of All Time; by Jim O’Shaughnessy
The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It; by Will Storr
Fentanyl, Inc.: how rogue chemists are creating the deadliest wave of the opioid epidemic; by Ben Westhoff
One Summer: America 1927; by Bill Bryson
To His Coy Mistress; by Andrew Marvell
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock; by T. S. Eliot