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Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 25min

121: Psychology of Disneyland, AI Actors & Twitter Monetization

The NIA boys discuss the Psychology of Disneyland, AI Actors & Twitter MonetizationTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:22) - Trung’s Disneyland Trip(00:06:22) - The Cost to go to Disneyland(00:11:08) - Disney’s Business Model(00:23:27) - Disney Selling ESPN?(00:25:45) - Who could buy ESPN(00:30:09) - Hollywood Actor Strike(00:48:33) - Jack on Threads vs Twitter(00:59:11) - Twitter Monetization(01:17:01) - Creative Fundraising for Presidential Campaigns(01:19:28) - Pinkydoll Viral Video Explained(01:21:50) - Quick Crypto Market UpdateWhat 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/1tOHHniy-LUListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned: Romeen Sheth’s Gamete AnnouncementTrung’s Disney MemeBob Iger on Selling ESPNWSJ Article on Disney’s Drop in AttendanceStratechery’s Article on the Hollywood StrikeModern Wisdom Ep with George MackGeorge Mack TweetWSJ on Twitter’s MonetizationTZ’s TweetAusten Allred TweetPolitico Article on Vivek Ramaswamy Fund Raising StrategyTiger Woods SpeechTrung’s Pinkydoll TweetJason Calacanis’s Tweet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 8min

120: Twitter vs. Threads with Turner Novak

Turner Novak joins the NIA boys to discuss Threads, Twitter, Elon vs Zuk, & much more.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:55) - Threads Overview(00:06:12) - Threads Launch(00:08:57) - Interest Graph vs Follow Graph(00:16:05) - Bull Case for Threads(00:24:25) - Bear Case for Threads(00:41:35) - Twitter's Future(00:49:00) - Meta's History of Shipping Products(00:53:18) - Predictions for Threads and Twitter(01:02:59) - Turner's Thoughts on AIWhat 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/hPpZl3f2X_YListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Turner's TwitterBanana CapitalThe SplitThe Peel PodTurner's Thread ArticleTikTok Launches Self-Service Ad PlatformBan TikTok ArticleElon vs Zuck Cage MatchEugene Wei's Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 15min

119: Taylor Swift’s $1B tour & Favourite Travel Cities

The NIA boys discuss Taylor Swift’s $1B tour & Favourite Travel Cities Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:34) - Meme of the Week(00:05:16) - Taylor Swift's Era's Tour Breakdown(00:14:22) - Economic Impact of The Era's Tour(00:15:07) - Which Music Artists Could Have $1B Tour(00:17:20) - Taylor's Unique Formula for Success (00:19:59) - The Era's Tour by the numbers(00:27:35) - Revenue of Other Forms of Live Entertainment(00:29:43) - How a Performer's Audience Size Grows(00:36:21) - The Parallels between The Era's Tour and Beatlemania (00:38:49) - Biggest Gigs of All Time(00:42:16) - Bilal's Euro Trip(00:47:26) - Favorite City to Visit in Europe(01:04:57) - Favorite City to Visit in the USWhat 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/6o8DtP0WTvsListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Taylor Swift Deep DiveMeme of the WeekWSJ's The Era Tour ArticleThe Era Tour's Impact on Local EconomyTaylor and Spotify BeefBeyonce and Inflation in SwedenWhy Taylor Re-released her Music CatalogKevin Hart's Tour NumbersBiggest Gigs of All Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 7min

118: Imposter Syndrome, Agency Model, Best Books/Pods & Expat Life

The NIA boys discuss Imposter Syndrome, Agency Model, Best Books/Pods, Expat Life & and much more.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:09) - Imposter Syndrome(00:12:48) - The Agency Model(00:16:45) - Lessons from Moderating NIA(00:20:43) - Thoughts on Cold DM's(00:35:25) - How to Say No(00:42:41) - Content Recommendations (Best Books/Pods) (00:57:26) - Expat lifeWhat 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/dqxhqy-NAUgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Visualize ValueEzra Klein Ep with C. Thi NguyenC. Thi Nguyen Personal WebsiteHow Twitter Gamifies CommunicationOutlive by Peter AttiaI Don't Want to Talk About It by Terrence RealHuberman Lab Ep with Peter AttiaUpshot Towers Haaland ThreadUpshot Towers Harry Redknapp ThreadGeorge Mack Twitter ProfileGeorge Mack ThreadBrett Hall Twitter ProfileAre we running out of resources?NIA Ep with Saylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 8min

117: MrBeast Burger, Twitter Roadmap, Twitch Drama & TradFi vs. Crypto

The NIA boys discuss MrBeast Burger, Twitter Roadmap, Twitch Drama, TradFi vs. Crypto and much more. Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:44) - MrBeast Burger Shutting Down(00:15:58) - The Truth About Being "Copied"(00:25:32) - The Role of Twitter in Society(00:39:38) - Twitter's Possible Future Roadmap(00:48:47) - Bilal's Suit Game(00:50:31) - Twitch Drama(01:00:16) - TradFi vs. CryptoWhat 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/wLwzrqT_KeMListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Hollywood's depiction of Tech CEO'sMrBeast Burger Shutting DownMrBeast “Clones” TweetCormac Mccarthy NonFiction ArticleTwitch DramaTradFi enters Crypto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 6min

116: Reddit Protest, Messi MLS Contract & Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

The NIA boys discuss the Reddit Protest, Messi's MLS Contract, Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary and much more.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:06:20) - Reddit Protest Overview(00:08:11) - Why Reddit Changed Their API Policy(00:13:09) - The Power of Mods on Reddit(00:17:18) - Reddit's Incentive Structure(00:19:46) - Will the Protest be Successful?(00:21:38) - Meme of the Week(00:22:42) - The Global Football (Soccer) Landscape(00:31:17) - Messi to the MLS(00:33:57) - The Messi Effect(00:35:18) - The Messi Deal Breakdown(00:47:08) - Why the Messi Deal is a 1-of-1(00:50:21) - The Importance of America in Entertainment(00:54:00) - Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary(00:57:26) - The Legacy of Jurassic Park's CGI(01:00:14) - Steven Spielberg's Net Worth is $8 BillionWhat 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/PJknCqdRIpEListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Reddit Protest OverviewChristian Selig Apollo TweetWhy Apollo is shutting downRob Gallow's Twitter ProfileStratechery Article on Reddit RevoltMeme of the WeekDavid Beckham's MLS ContractThe Messi DealJurassic Park TweetJurassic Park CGIHow Steven Spielberg made Billions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 56min

115: Apple Vision Pro Breakdown & Jack's Christie's Auction Recap

The NIA boys discuss the Apple Vision Pro announcement, Jack's Christie's Auction, Luton Town FC, American Innovation, and much moreTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:03) - Jack's Christie's Auction Recap(00:07:23) - Luton Town FC (00:09:38) - Apple Vision Pro Breakdown(00:13:11) - Spacial Computing(00:15:18) - Hardware and Controls(00:17:51) - AR Early Adopter Moment(00:19:24) - Apple vs Facebook(00:20:31) - Is AR a new Technological Paradigm?(00:24:28) - AR Use Cases(00:25:55) - NIA boys on the Future of AR(00:29:19) - Vision OS(00:30:01) - Apple Vision Pro vs Chat-GPT(00:36:50) - Price Point(00:42:18) - Initial Sales Predictions(00:48:02:) - American InnovationWhat 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/tyJQkENo1isListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Jack's Christies AnnouncementJack's Checks TweetCelia's Post About Jack's JourneyMKBHD's Impressions of Apple Vision ProDan Siroker TweetJason Fried TweetBen Thompson's thoughts on Apple Vision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 34min

114: The iPhone Story

Trung does a deep dive on the 2007 iPhone launch. He discusses Apple’s design process, the iconic iPhone Keynote, what was the first killer app?, why Jobs hated the App Store, the history of multi-touch, Gorilla Glass and much more.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:07:07) - The Convergence of Technology Theory(00:09:58) - The Fragility of Ideas(00:15:11) - iPhone Background(00:18:51) - iPhone's Success by the Numbers(00:21:06) - The iPhone Development Story(00:27:40) - Multi-touch Story(00:42:43) - Apple's Previous Phone Project?(00:46:08) - The Grind of Building the iPhone(01:04:22) - The Inside Story of the Iconic iPhone Keynote(01:07:00) - The Carrier Deals(01:07:57) - Why Steve Hated the App Store(01:11:18) - How to build trust with you end-user(01:13:29) - Gorilla Glass Story(01:21:16) - Summarizing the iPhone Story(01:27:42) - Awards and Biggest LessonsWhat 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/xoS_0Zoes9wListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned: One Device by Brian MerchantThe iPhone KeynoteHow Apple Teaches InnovationThe iPhone's Success by the NumbersBill Burr's Steve Job Rant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 24, 2023 • 58min

113: 1000 True Fans, AI Hype-Cycle, Raising Entrepreneurial Kids & Business Setbacks

The NIA boys discuss 1000 True Fans, AI Hype-Cycle, Raising Entrepreneurial Kids, Business Setbacks, and much moreTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:39) - 1,000 True Fans(00:17:28) - Raising Entrepreneurial Kids(00:21:01) - AI Hype-Cycles(00:31:00) - Business Setbacks(00:44:07) - Balancing Creative Pursuits and Family life(00:48:19) - Master Mind Groups?(00:51:25) - AI and Creative CareersWhat 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/xoS_0Zoes9wListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Kevin Kelly's 1,000 True Fans Blog PostKevin Kelly on The Tim Ferris PodcastJack's Creator Lab EpisodeTrung's SatPost NewsletterBearly AIPaul Graham's Do Things That Don't Scale Blog PostThe Collision Installation Blog PostJack's TweetIdeas That Changed Our Lives | E103 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 17, 2023 • 55min

112: Sotheby’s vs. Christie’s, Twitter’s New CEO & Google’s AI Play

The NIA boys discuss Sotheby’s vs. Christie’s, Twitter new CEO, & Google’s AI Play, and much more.Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:39) - Jack's Christie's Auction(00:04:31) - Christie's vs Sotheby's(00:08:13) - How Auction Houses make money(00:10:59) - Why invest in art?(00:18:07) - Twitter’s new CEO(00:23:23) - Advertising Sales Explained(00:30:38) - Twitter's Accelerated Product Innovation(00:34:17) - Google's AI Announcements(00:36:01) - Why Google IO is a big deal(00:39:19) - Google and Generative AI ToolsWhat 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/PReoQmnZLtsListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Links Mentioned:Jack's Christies AnnouncementJack's Checks TweetCelia's Post About Jack's JourneyThe Economist Sotheby's ArticleElon's Twitter CEO AnnouncementThe Information's Linda Yaccarino ArticleTanay's Jaipuria Google TweetSundar Pichai AI EditGoogle AI Thread Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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