

Gabe Whaley
Founder and CEO of MSCHF, discussing the launch of Applied Mischief, an agency offering their internal creative services to external clients.
Top 5 podcasts with Gabe Whaley
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
Gabe Whaley - Building MSCHF - [Invest Like the Best, EP.398]
Gabe Whaley, the founder and CEO of MSCHF, shares his journey of building a boundary-pushing creative company known for viral stunts and unexpected products, like anime-themed tax software. He dives into the concept of 'monopolizing a feeling' and the balance between artistic freedom and commercial success. The discussion also explores the cultural phenomenon of the Big Red Boots and the role of social media in shaping consumer perceptions. Whaley emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity and embracing the challenges of the evolving digital landscape.

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Oct 15, 2025 • 2h 4min
31: Gabe Whaley - Playing the Crowd & Outlasting the Hype
Gabe Whaley, co-founder and CEO of MSCHF, shares his journey from BuzzFeed intern to leading a viral creative powerhouse. He discusses how MSCHF's 'black box' approach adds mystery and value to their projects. The conversation dives into the complexities of audience engagement, the art of remixing culture, and the shift in meaning of wearable objects like the Big Red Boot. Gabe reflects on rediscovering creative euphoria beyond virality and highlights the importance of smaller audiences for lasting cultural impact.

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Sep 30, 2025 • 13min
This TED Talk is full of bad ideas | Gabe Whaley
Gabe Whaley, a mischievous artist and founder of the New York City collective Mischief, explores the potential of 'bad' ideas. He discusses his outrageous projects, like selling 5,000 keys to a single car and introducing the world's smallest handbag, blurring the lines between art and absurdity. Whaley shares stories of creative experimentation, including a robot paintball event and a viral oversized red boot. He emphasizes how these unconventional concepts can spark community connections and challenge societal norms.

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Aug 21, 2025 • 3h 25min
David Senra LIVE in The Ultradome | Chase Lochmiller & Alon Yariv, Filip Aronshtein, Gorkem Yurtseven, Sudheesh Nair, Julie Zhuo, Jakob Diepenbrock, Gabe Whaley
Chase Lochmiller, co-founder and CEO of Crusoe Energy Systems, discusses optimizing GPU efficiency through their acquisition of Atero, while emphasizing cost-effective AI cloud infrastructure. Julie Zhuo, co-founder of Sundial, highlights the importance of internal tools for product scaling. Sudheesh Nair, CEO of Tiny Fish, shares plans for web agents to automate large-scale web browsing. Gabe Whaley, founder of MSCHF, introduces Applied Mischief, a creative agency. The conversations weave through innovative tech strategies, optimizing design processes, and the future of AI in business.

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Aug 23, 2025 • 1h 37min
Weekly Recap: Mark Cuban, Kanye’s Wild Mansion Makeover, China Heads to the Moon, Money in Clipping
Gabe Whaley, founder of MSCHF known for its viral marketing stunts, joins the conversation to delve into the intriguing world of content clippers and social media engagement. They discuss the big money surrounding clipping content and innovative strategies in digital marketing. The chat takes a wild turn with insights on Kanye West’s challenging mansion renovation and China's ambitious plans for lunar exploration. Whaley also shares thoughts on fostering creativity and the ethical dilemmas of AI in advertising.


