

Pirate Wires
Pirate Wires
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 10min
10 Rules Every Founder Should Know: Inside Anduril’s Secret Comms Strategy w/ Lulu Cheng Meservey and Trae Stepens
Explore the effective comms strategy of Anduril with insights from Lulu Cheng Meservey and Trae Stephens. Learn about the 10 rules that shaped Anduril's success, how to navigate PR challenges, and the importance of building your audience. Discover the secrets behind founder communication strategies and the power of repeating the mission consistently.

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Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 3min
Reacting To Our Hit Piece In Rolling Stone | Pirate Wires Podcast #40
Podcast discusses fallout from a Rolling Stone hit piece, a digital showdown between Taylor Lorenz and TikTok libs, a viral family feud over amateur breakdancing, and the shifting liberal vibe post-pandemic. Dive deep into media manipulation, ethical dilemmas of enjoying art by controversial figures, and the complex dynamics of online drama and public perception.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 2min
Google A.I. Has A Problem & Taylor Swift and Joe Biden’s Secret Plans
This podcast delves into Google's biased AI image generator, the Taylor Swift conspiracy with Joe Biden, and how a local government ended homeless camps. The discussion is a mix of absurdity and serious topics, keeping listeners entertained and informed.

Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 14min
Super Bowl Erasure, Putin/Tucker, Jon Stewart, America's Craziest Mayor, & Kristen Stewart Photos
Topics include Super Bowl erasure, Putin/Tucker interview reactions, Jon Stewart's comments on Biden's age, America's craziest mayor Tiffany Henyard, Kristen Stewart's androgynous photoshoot outrage, and updates on Twitter famous Ian Miles Cheong.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 19min
Elizabeth Warren Gaslights Inflation, The Enhanced Olympics Are Here, Woke Kindergarten
Christian Angermayer, an expert in culture and sports, joins the Pirate Wires podcast to discuss the Enhanced Games and its potential effects on culture. The crew also covers Elizabeth Warren's blame game on corporations, Woke Kindergarten's promotion of protests and trans liberation, and Kara Swisher's contempt for the tech industry and white men.

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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Man Who Wants To End DEI Forever - Christopher Rufo On Claudine Gay, Tech, Racism, and Diversity
Christopher Rufo discusses the destructive nature of DEI policies, his mission to remove Harvard President Claudine Gay, and the potential for tech to lead the way in shifting the DEI conversation

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Mark Cuban Falls Prey to DEI, Elon's Neuralink Is Here, & SF Police Called Over A Tupac Tweet
Mark Cuban's battle with a cartoon rabbit over DEI policies, men vs. women political ideology divide, first Neuralink implant and the aesthetics of the future, Garry Tan's controversial tweet leads to outrage, fake queer identity politics, and the impact of drinking and tweeting.

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Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Chris Dixon On Crypto, AI, and Why We Need Blockchain More Than Ever
Chris Dixon, Founder and Managing Partner at A16z Crypto, discusses his new book 'Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet'. They explore topics such as ownership of digital property, the power accrual of web 2.0 companies, the need for blockchain and open source, the fear around centralized A.I., and the future of blockchain in a regulatory environment.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 3min
Media Layoffs Everywhere, Jon Stewart Is Back, Barbie Movie Shunned By The Patriarchy
River Pag, Mike Solana, and Brandon Gorrell discuss the media industry's implosion with multiple layoffs. They react to Jon Stewart's return for the election, analyze the Bryan Johnson interview, and debate the controversy surrounding the Barbie movie's Oscar nomination, summoning Hillary Clinton due to the patriarchy's influence.

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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
Bryan Johnson On His Mission To Defeat Human Aging & Live Forever
Bryan Johnson, founder of Blueprint, discusses the public's reaction to his project, his daily routine, why he’s dedicated to defeating human aging. The topics discussed include the selling of Braintree, Bryan's battle with depression, working on the ambitious project of the century, diet and metrics for success, penis rejuvenation, the possibility of curing aging, and Bryan's pursuit of solutions and exploring the philosophy of life.