Is this the greatest crossover event in history? Fresh from their individual appearances on Infinite Loops, Trung Phan and Rob Henderson join forces to discuss TV, film, and why Rob still hasn’t seen Apocalypse Now. Important Links: Rob’s Substack Rob’s Twitter Trung’s Substack Trung’s Twitter Show Notes: Hearts of Darkness: one of the craziest stories in Hollywood history The beginning of TV’s golden age Breadth or depth? The two paths to prestige TV What TV can teach you about elite America The two ways of watching prestige TV How TV shows program us The decline of event TV Recurring themes and HumanOS Succession and signalling The Great Reshuffle and Substack The 70s: one of the worst American decades of all time What will TV be like in 10 years’ time? Challenge yourself with art Broaden your content horizons Books Mentioned: Heart of Darkness; by Joseph Conrad Unflattening; by Nick Sousanis The Iliad; by Homer The Odyssey; by Homer The Da Vinci Code; by Dan Brown Infinite Jest; by David Foster Wallace TV Shows and Films Mentioned: Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse Apocalypse Now The Shield The Godfather The Sopranos Seinfeld All In The Family The Wire The Simpsons The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Mad Men Game of Thrones The West Wing Roseanne Power Rangers The O.C. Breaking Bad Better Call Saul The Truman Show Back to the Future I Love Lucy Succession Will and Grace Severance House of Cards Stranger Things Office Space Euphoria Avengers: End Game Top Gun Maverick The Office Parasite

Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:07:28) - Bearly.ai(00:19:42) - AI & Cloud(00:33:08) - What You Can Do With The Tool(00:44:37) - How to Save your Job From ChatGPT(00:52:14) - Problem With Relying on Technology(00:59:09) - SummaryWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Watch + Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtu.be/OxNViWjNAA0Join our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastLinks Mentioned:https://bearly.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trung Phan, co-host of the Not Investment Advice podcast and former lead writer for The Hustle, dives into his experiences in tech media and the evolution of AI. He discusses the importance of owning your distribution and shares insights on maximizing ChatGPT's capabilities. Trung also explores the future of TikTok, debating its potential ban in the U.S. and the implications of foreign ownership. With a focus on opportunities for solopreneurs in the AI landscape, this conversation is packed with valuable entrepreneurial wisdom.

Trung Phan, a multi-talented and funny writer and podcaster, discusses topics such as solving the Twitter puzzle, learning from Rick Rubin and Christopher Nolan, and the impact of AI. They also touch on the network effect at companies like Twitter and Facebook, partying in Vietnam, and the evolution of media distribution. Trung's journey of becoming a screenwriter morphed into building Bearly.AI, and they explore the concept of self-confidence and overconfidence in achieving success.

In this engaging conversation, Trung Phan, a financial writer for The Hustle, shares insights from his recent interview with legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller. He discusses the value of concentrated investments versus diversification, emphasizing emotional resilience in adapting strategies. Trung also dives into the real estate challenges faced by Evergrande and the geopolitical tensions around Taiwan's semiconductor industry, highlighting the intertwining of finance and global politics.

Trung Phan, a savvy commentator, shares fascinating insights from his recent Euro trip while diving into pressing financial topics. The conversation highlights the challenges of market volatility and the implications of the yen carry trade. They debate whether Google qualifies as a monopoly, considering a recent federal ruling, and navigate the complexities of overtourism, reflecting on its impact on cities like Amsterdam and Barcelona. Expect a blend of light-hearted travel tales and serious economic insights!

Trung Phan and Rob Henderson discuss the themes of Apocalypse Now, lessons from its troubled production, the role of the Vietnam War in American cinema, fear of social judgment, American Empire perspectives, memory industry in film, pacifism, creative process, and more.

Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology, and memes.Watch + Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtu.be/yTiAPFWp--wJoin our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niadeskTimestamps:0:00:00 – Intro0:02:21 – Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey + Cathie Wood Bitcoin Talk Summary 0:14:42 – Elon’s Twitter Trolling + Jack Dorsey’s Beard0:20:23 – “Money Is Information Transfer”0:26:37 – Edge of Internet: Janky Heist NFTs0:35:22 – MetaMask + Japanese Reverse Auction0:44:53 – Billionaire Space Race + Trung’s Deck of Elon Reply’s0:58:09 – Space Race Backlash + Anti-Billionaire Sentiment1:08:13 – History of Blue Origin vs SpaceX + Bezos vs Musk1:13:10 – Jack's Satoshi Branding Breakdown1:23:28 – Bezos + Musk Photo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dytmn7fcBxo Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro   (00:02:34) - How The Phan Family Got To Canada     (00:07:34) - Trung's Exposure To Writing    (00:11:28) - Twitter: The Good & Bad (00:14:29) - South East Asia To America       (00:24:42) - Anxiety & Writing Publically     (00:27:12) - Growing A Podcast     (00:32:04) - Sponsor: Linkedin Jobs  (00:33:04) - Sponsor: Justworks (00:34:20) - Cringe Test     (00:39:45) - Vanity Metrics & Distraction of Follower Count (00:45:52) - Film Script To TV Show     (00:52:04) - Why Trung Started On Twitter (00:58:10) - Where To Start (00:04:53) - Topic Ideas: Breadth vs. Depth Subscribe & watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/dytmn7fcBxo Links Mentioned: Trung's newsletter: https://trungphan.substack.com/ Trung's Twitter: https://twitter.com/trungtphan Not Investment Advice Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinvestmentadvice Thank you to our sponsors: Linkedin Jobs - helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post a job for free on linkedin.com/creator JustWorks - makes it simple to hire and manage remote employees across all 50 states; visit JustWorks.com  

Elon Musk, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi, and Trung Phan discuss Roman Empire memes, Elon's biography, autoworker strikes, and Tesla's manufacturing "algorithm." They explore marketing lessons from the Roman Empire, the impact of childhood experiences on success, and Tesla's cost advantage in the EV market.