

Not Investment Advice
Bilal Zaidi, Jack Butcher, Trung Phan
Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Let us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
157: Boeing Fiasco, Truth Social & Trump SPAC, Reddit IPO & Royal Family vs. British Press
The podcast covers Boeing's challenges, Truth Social & Trump SPAC, Reddit IPO performance, and the Royal Family vs. British Press. They also discuss children's technical interests, the rise and fall of grunge music, and humor in dealing with tragic events.

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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
156: Slerf Memecoin, Google x Apple AI Deal, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson & Netflix Sports Strategy
The podcast delves into Slerf Memecoin's journey in the crypto market, Google x Apple AI partnership potential, Jake Paul's fight with Mike Tyson, and Netflix's sports strategy. They explore meme coin dynamics, boxing legends, and the unique musical vibe of a band. Discussions include market fluctuations, competitive tech dynamics, boxing legacies, and artistic influences.

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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 21min
155: Memecoins vs. NFTs, Bitcoin ATH, TikTok “Ban”, Dune 2 & When To Sell
The podcast delves into Memecoins vs. NFTs, the TikTok 'Ban', Dune adaptation challenges, and when to sell investments in volatile markets. They explore meme coin mental models, NFT rarity traits, ban implications, and the risks of adapting Dune into a movie trilogy. The hosts discuss profit-taking strategies in crypto, asset class distinctions, and navigating investments during market euphoria.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 28min
154: Crypto Rally, Memecoins, Bitcoin NFTs, Microstrategy & Elon vs. OpenAI
The podcast covers topics like Crypto Rally, Memecoins, Bitcoin NFTs, Microstrategy & Elon vs. OpenAI. They discuss the surge in meme coin popularity, Elon Musk's legal action against OpenAI, June Two debut, and institutional investment in cryptocurrency. The rise of memes in the crypto scene, Solana's popularity, and the evolution of Bitcoin are also highlighted.

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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 30min
153: Bitcoin $60K, Google Gemini Fiasco, Reddit IPO & Wendy’s Surge Pricing
Bitcoin hitting $60K, Google Gemini Fiasco, Reddit IPO, Wendy's Surge Pricing, tech giants' ethical challenges, evolution of search engines, surge pricing in fast food chains, Elon Musk's remarks on Tesla car affordability

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Feb 21, 2024 • 54min
152: Jack's Creative Process, Sora Text-to-Video and Monster Beverage's 200,000% Stock Run
This podcast explores Jack's creative process, Sora Text-to-Video technology, and Monster Beverage's incredible 200,000% stock run. They touch on the rise of dopamine culture, early morning creativity, AI-generated video realism, and the impact of AI on image creation. The hosts also debate burger favorites and discuss Monster Beverage's strategic rise to prominence in the energy drink market.

Feb 14, 2024 • 57min
151: Best Super Bowl Ads & Memes, Mega-Sports App (ESPN + Warner + Fox) and Masayoshi Son’s Bets
The podcast covers topics like best Super Bowl ads and memes, a mega-sports app involving ESPN, Warner, and Fox, and Masayoshi Son's bets. They also discuss Chinese manufactured clothing, fashion trends, and advertising strategies, an unbelievable basketball gift idea, company valuations and Micro Strategy's bitcoin pivot, a trailer release and Patreon possibility, and indicators of market frothiness and Super Bowl feedback.

Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 8min
150: Apple Vision Pro, Farcaster, Ferrari/Lewis & Adam Neumann buying back WeWork?
Topics discussed include Adam Neumann buying back WeWork, Apple Vision Pro, Farcaster, and the collaboration between Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton in Formula One.

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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 28min
149: Neuralink, Value & Audience Capture, Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl Media
The podcast covers topics such as Neuralink, value capture, Taylor Swift's influence, and the Super Bowl media. They discuss the potential applications and controversies surrounding Neuralink's telepathy product. The concept of total transparency and the impact of neural interfaces on social interactions are explored. The hosts also delve into the chip dilemma, maximizing performance, and Taylor Swift's potential influence on American culture.

Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
148: Apple Vision Pro, Big Tech VCs, Milei at Davos & Slow Death of Media (Pitchfork, SI)
The podcast covers topics such as Apple Vision Pro, investing strategies of big tech companies, Milei's speech at Davos, the 30% tax on in-game purchases, C4 sponsorship, the decline of traditional media, and the potential of Apple sponsoring the podcast.