Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn chronicles the journey of Grand Admiral Thrawn from his discovery by Imperial forces to his ascension as a powerful figure in the Galactic Empire. The novel delves into Thrawn's strategic brilliance and his complex relationships with characters like Ensign Eli Vanto and Arihnda Pryce, showcasing his rise despite the Empire's xenophobia. It offers a character-focused narrative that explores Thrawn's thought process and his approach to warfare and politics.
The Gray Man is the debut novel by Mark Greaney, published in 2009. It introduces Court Gentry, a legendary assassin and former CIA operative, as he navigates a complex web of international intrigue and betrayal. The story unfolds with Gentry facing off against powerful adversaries, including a French corporation and African interests, while trying to rescue his handler and family from danger. Known for its fast-paced action and gripping plot, the novel sets the stage for the Gray Man series.
The Terminal List follows James Reece, a Navy SEAL commander, who is left to grapple with the deaths of his crew and several others in a mission that went horribly wrong. As Reece delves deeper into the events, he uncovers a complex and dark plot involving the American government. Driven by a desire for revenge and justice, Reece sets out to avenge the deaths of his comrades. The book is known for its intense action, detailed military components, and the emotional depth of its characters, making it a compelling read in the military action genre[3][4][5].
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:57) J+M intro Ben Huh and discuss his background and why he helped start Orange DAO
(15:21) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(16:51) Understanding how DAOs handle distributions, more DAO mechanics
(26:06) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(27:20) People taking advantage of business processes left up to interpretation, how blockchain helps solve this, standardizing DAOs
(36:58) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(38:22) Understanding trustworthiness, downside protections, will the US fall behind in crypto?
(48:32) J+M welcome Lon Harris!
(56:13) Amazon's $11B TNF deal
(1:06:20) House of the Dragon doing huge numbers for HBO, Rings of Power
(1:17:06) Andor, Disney+'s new Star Wars show
(1:24:02) Disney losing goodwill with superfans, where to put the next Disney park
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