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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.
Latest episodes

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 17min
138: Humane AI Pin, Steve Jobs Best Keynotes, MrBeast Water & What’s Wrong With Marvel?
The podcast discusses topics such as Humane AI Pin, Steve Jobs Best Keynotes, MrBeast Water, and What’s Wrong With Marvel. They also touch on Apple's AI efforts, upcoming launches, and the challenges and controversies faced by Marvel. The hosts explore various tech innovations, debate the future of wearables and AI, and address issues of government spending accountability and diversity in the entertainment industry.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 33min
137: OpenAI Dev Day, GPT Agents, Grok & The SBF/FTX Case
Rishi Sunak & Elon Musk discuss OpenAI Dev Day, GPT Agents, Grok, and the SBF/FTX Case. They explore the impact of GPT models on startups, the Americanization of politics, and recent fraud charges in the crypto community.

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Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 22min
136: Wrestling Kayfabe, 9-to-5 jobs, Hasan Minhaj vs. New Yorker & How Netflix Won Streaming
Hasan Minhaj, comedian and TV host, discusses wrestling kayfabe, 9-to-5 jobs, and the controversy around his stand-up specials. They also delve into the rise of Nollywood on Netflix and tease future episode topics and collaborations.

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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 33min
135: Eric Jorgenson on Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing
Eric Jorgenson, Author and CEO of Scribe, joins the NIA boys to discuss Balaji, Naval & The Future of Book Publishing. Topics include Naval's Almanack, Scribe's innovative approach to publishing, Balaji's anthology, future projects, becoming Scribe's CEO, and book recommendations.

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Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
134: FIFA vs. EA, Microsoft’s $69B Activision Deal, Shams vs. Woj & The Best Bread In The World
Topics discussed include FIFA vs. EA, Microsoft's $69B Activision deal, Shams vs. Woj, Taylor Swift's film release, the influence of prominent sports reporters, ranking the best breads in the world, and food adventures in Brooklyn.

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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 23min
133: Beckham Doc, Birkenstock $10B IPO, 2-Hour Marathons & is Shakespeare the greatest ever?
The podcast discusses topics such as the Beckham documentary, Birkenstock's IPO, whether Shakespeare is the greatest writer, and the controversy between Drake and Joe Biden over age and relevance in the music industry.

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Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
132: AMA - FIRE Movement, Our Professional Highlights, Founder-Market Fit & How To Say “No”
The podcast discusses the FIRE movement, dream brand collaborations, professional highlights, founder-market fit, saying 'no', and more. They explore the concept of financial independence and retiring early, reflect on winning an Oscar at a young age, and emphasize the importance of finding balance beyond financial success. They also discuss impactful products and partnerships, share their dreams of opening a fish and chip shop, and highlight the power of video, writing, and health in personal growth.

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Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 6min
131: Conversational ChatGPT, Spotify AI, Netflix vs. Blockbuster & End of Hollywood Writer’s Strike
The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including Conversional ChatGPT, Spotify AI, Netflix vs. Blockbuster, and the end of Hollywood Writer’s Strike. They also discuss seasonal affective disorder, the impact of sunshine on quality of life, changing mindset through showers and saunas, critiquing chat TPC, importance of language skills, translating comedy, and the changing economics of content.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 22min
130: Roman Empire Memes, Elon Bio, Autoworker Strike & Tesla’s Manufacturing “Algorithm”
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.

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Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 58min
129: George Mack on Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics
Guest George Mack discusses ignored ideas, creativity hacks, game psychology, and the US vs. UK. Topics include Ricky Gervais and the power of comedy, the rise of voice training, crazy ideas that will be obvious in the future, video game psychology, and ignored ideas that will be studied by historians.