593: This Is the Way
Grumpy Old Geeks
The New Crypto Hype Bubble by Corey Doctor
This week, we talk about the gig economy and how everybody's getting fucked as usual. We also take a look back at some of our most memorable moments on this show. And there is even an episode title for you: "Froggy"
Back in the USA; a golden age of misinformation; podcast bros; the sky is blue & FIFA is corrupt; it's tough to be an AI ethicist; more Meta layoffs, pivoting away from the meta verse; NFTs taking their swan song, except for Cookie Monster; Musklandia; Twitter's API pricing; Samsung's moon shots; fighting AI with AI on LinkedIn; Ethical Capital Partners invest in porn; Top Chef; Next Level Chef; Offline with Jon Favreau; the Menu; Ticket to Paradise; The Cure take on Ticketmaster; Artifact follow up; Spotify; Rovio and Angry Dad; Dave Does Disney!
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