In this special holiday episode, Joe and Tracy answer listener questions ranging from personal to editorial. They discuss topics such as Tracy's coal, big stories they want to cover more, crypto games, Austrian economics, UAE's economy, FedNow program, and express gratitude to listeners.
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The podcast hosts started the show out of a casual idea and covered unique and niche topics like the evolution of bananas and the catfish bubble.
The hosts emphasize the importance of making guests feel special and creating excitement for the audience by introducing each guest as the 'perfect guest'.
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Sustainable Finance and Trust in AI
Sarah Piazada-Ozmani discusses FAB's commitment to Sustainable Finance and emphasizes the importance of trust in AI for responsible growth.
The Origin and Evolution of the Podcast
The hosts share how they started the podcast, which began as a casual idea during the rise of podcasts in 2015. They reflect on the early learning experiences and the unique and niche topics they covered, such as the evolution of bananas and the catfish bubble.
The Art of Introducing Guests
The hosts discuss the tradition of introducing each guest as the 'perfect guest' and how it started as a natural transition in the early days of the podcast. They emphasize the importance of making guests feel special and creating excitement for the audience.
Finding the Perfect Guests
The hosts share their process for finding guests, which includes looking for experts on social media platforms like Twitter, identifying academics with interesting research, and receiving suggestions from listeners. They highlight the growing network of people associated with the podcast that aids in finding suitable guests.
On this episode, our listeners called in with their questions. They ranged from the personal, like "What happened with Tracy's coal?" to the editorial, such as "What are the big stories we want to be covering more?" Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway are the ones who get interviewed in this special holiday episode.