

Botez Sisters Podcast
Alexandra and Andrea Botez
The official podcast of the Botez Sisters, hosted by Alexandra and Andrea. We started with chess, but now we have conversations about everything and anything.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 1h 45min
Nate Soares
Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, discusses his extensive background in AI safety and alignment. He highlights the alarming speed of AI advancements and the urgency for immediate action due to unpredictable timelines. Nate draws parallels between AI risks and nuclear threats, emphasizing that indifference rather than malice poses the greatest dangers. He critiques corporate racing incentives and explains why monitoring alone is insufficient. With a call to action, he stresses the need for collective awareness and political will to ensure humanity's safe navigation through the AI landscape.

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 43min
Lean Beef Patty
Lean Beef Patty is one of the most recognizable women in fitness. She built her insane physique by teaching herself everything, and now she shares workouts and real advice with millions.

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Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 57min
Charisma on Command
Charlie Houpert, founder of Charisma on Command, shares his journey from social awkwardness to mastering charisma. He discusses how charisma can be learned, the shift from scripted tips to authenticity, and the emotional growth spurred by therapy and psychedelics. Charlie explores the importance of community support and vulnerability in personal development. He also offers practical advice for improving social skills, like turning small talk into deeper conversations and embracing silence. Tune in for insights on balancing creativity with authenticity!

Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 31min
WGM Nemo
Nemo Zhou is a chess player who holds the titles of Woman Grandmaster (WGM) and FIDE Master (FM), and is a live streamer on Twitch. She has been an under-14 girls' World Youth Champion, a Canadian women's national champion, and a Finnish women's national champion.
Currently on a competitive poker, gaming & fashion side arc.

Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 23min
BOZE vs The WORLD
Ericka Bozeman, known as Boze, is a YouTube true crime creator who’s made waves by unpacking the minds of female killers. She shares her wild journey from working at Hooters to joining Smosh, detailing her struggles with financial instability post-Smosh. Ericka dives into her fascination with female killers and concepts like hybristophilia, while discussing how true crime helps her assess danger in real life. With plans for a horror fiction podcast, she balances a 15-person team while navigating the complexities of morality and trauma.

Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 10min
Bennett Melt
Bennett Melt, a rising YouTuber known for his engaging content, shares his journey from struggling in college to finding success online. He reveals the importance of faith in his life, recounts hilarious gambling stories, and discusses the value of genuine content versus polished edits. Bennett also reflects on his relationship with Andrea, touching on how their spiritual practices evolved together. Plus, they explore the challenges of family vlogging and the joys of meaningful friendships. It's a lively conversation packed with laughter and insight!

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 7min
Hot Takes
The hosts dive into controversial opinions that spark laughter and debate. They tackle whether steak and Coachella are overrated and discuss the complexities of women in male-dominated fields. Relationships take center stage as they contemplate the decline of intimacy over the years and advocate for early couples therapy. The conversation shifts to the rise of relatable creators over conventionally attractive influencers. Finally, they predict that marketing will become as essential as technical skills in startups, alongside the potential for a human-verified social platform.

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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 50min
Aella
Aella, a pseudonymous writer, sex researcher, and former camgirl, dives deep into the complexities of online sex work. She shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to embracing sex work as a means of economic mobility. The conversation explores whether sex work is degrading or empowering, insights from her research on fetishes, and the healing effects of psychedelics. Aella also discusses dating, public sexuality, and the importance of decriminalizing sex work for safety, all while promoting openness in sexual education.

Oct 9, 2025 • 58min
Sara Saffari
Sara Saffari is an American fitness influencer, known for her workout content as well as gym routines. She went viral in December of 2021 for the situational comedy about dating and relationships, which has proven to be her most popular style of content.

Oct 6, 2025 • 38min
Kenneth Rogoff
Kenneth Rogoff is a chess grandmaster, world-renowned economist and a professor at Harvard. We discuss the US economy, its influence on the world, Donald Trump, cryptocurrency & more.


