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This week we've got the co-writer of "Rounders" and Showtime's "Billions" (among MANY other projects you've seen), Brian Koppelman! Among his many accomplishments, he's an incredibly articulate student of the creative process and how artists find their voice. We covered all the difficult and joyous parts of creating for a living, Jordan Peterson, and a little Holocaust obvi. 00:00 Introducing: Brian Koppelman 1:25 Anatomy of an impression 3:26 Holocaust small talk 6:47 Chasing creative careers as a PARENT 9:06 Finding a renewable source of creative fuel 15:39 How Brian transitioned from biz to creative 25:56 How to deal with CRITICS 32:12 Ami and Brian NERD out over songwriting theory 35:13 The secret to creating art that's culturally relevant 38:48 Fighting imposter syndrome 46:35 Wondering about when you've MADE it 53:37 Amazing story about producing "Solitary Man" 57:55 Failure is MOST of the time Follow Brian on Instagram at & listen to his podcast The Moment. As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#billions #podcast

This week we welcome Xander! Our new producer and off-camera voice. A heartfelt mazal tov to Xander and his family on this opportunity. We also get into Ami's recent performance in Arizona, Bo Burnham's genius, and finally... some politics. 00:00 Reflecting on our biggest guest ever 4:03 Ami’s wild Arizona performance 11:44 How to MONETIZE social media 14:19 Bo Burnham is a genius. 27:07 Why Ami REFUSES to try Ozempic 36:00 Brendan Frazer-athon 38:24 Astrology and the state of movies 42:20 Trump RETURNS 46:44 Could RFK Jr. win? As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en #ozempicweightloss #rfk

We’ve been freaking the f**k out, so we brought in an expert to answer some very basic questions about EXACTLY how frightened we need to be about the upcoming AI apocalypse. (Or is it? It is). Terence Maher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-mahier-65b584b1/) is co-founder of Panacea Studio, where he’s building tools with AI to fight misinformation. He’s also the force behind the amazing @depandoraox.ai on Insta. 00:00 Introducing Terence Maher 14:20 How scared should we really be of A.I.? 18:00 What makes A.I. different than previous tech innovations? 18:00 Why AutoGPT is… a problem. 20:20 Optimization function + Ami’s case for murdering elephants 25:40 Could A.I. REALLY set off a nuke? 26:30 AGI: Artificial General Intelligence — what Elon Musk is warning us about 27:50 But what does intelligence even mean? 28:00 How did ChatGPT just appear out of nowhere?? 33:50 The “T” in GPT 35:40 Okay, who’s getting RICH off OpenAI? Is it a company or a non-profit? 37:50 What would REGULATION for A.I. even look like? 43:50 Chances that regulation actually happens 45:00 Ami goes full FOX NEWS DADDY about climate change 55:00 The Singularity 56:40 Where will we be 1-YEAR from now? 01:04:05 Terence’s new life as a content creator 01:09:30 The Drake/Weekend A.I pop song

Ami gives his take on Israel after a family trip, Mike gives Ami a hard time about his greatest weakness, and we both freak out about a new development in A.I. 00:00 Welcome to the Dad Pod! 2:00 Cocomelon and Kids TV 6:50 Buckle Up Improvements 9:54 Frumi Umi 15:00 Ami’s Review of his Israel Trip 23:00 Israel Politics!!! Wooohoooooo!!! 26:33 Noam Weissman on the 1840 Podcast 43:25 Israel's FOOD Scene 45:00 Ami’s a Celeb 48:00 What’s it like having 100k followers?!? 52:00 Mike gives Ami S**T about his difficulties 01:03:50 The Weekend/Draje A.I. Song Has Us Buggin' 1:11:55 Mike HATES Ami’s Gary V impression As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en#podcast #israel #contentcreator

Elon Gold (@elongold) built a huge standup career alongside comics like Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Sebastian Maniscalco, and loads of other iconic artists. How'd he cultivate an attitude to allow him to survive the roller coaster? Elon opens up about success, family, and more, before turning the mics on Ami to dive deep into what makes a good impression. He's joined by Eli Lebowicz (@elicomedyagram), who just performed his first hourlong special to a sold out audience at Standup NY. 00:00 Intro 3:47 Pesach program Hell 7:30 Persians vs. Syrians 13:00 Elon’s take: VIBE Comedy 27:45 Elon’s early days with standup legends 37:50 Elon on HBO's Crashing 41:40 Sebastian Monoscalco STORY 53:00 SNL story: SANDLER beat Elon?!? 57:20 How does Elon NOT get jealous of other comics? 1:01:00 Why be a “Jewish comic” 01:08:30 Elon on Curb pt. I 01:15:00 Elon on Seinfeld 1:17:18 Elon on Curb pt. II 1:19:18 Obscure impressions 1:20:04 Elon Interviews Ami 1:38:50 IMPRESSION OFF: Elon vs. Ami 01:51:00 The Art of the Impression As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en Follow Eli on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en

Nachman Kanovsky breaks down why he debated with protesters during the Vietnam War. As always, find us on... Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008⁠ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast⁠ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg⁠ Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en

Nachman "King of the Cahntry" Kanovsky is a real estate developer, conservative political junkie, history buff, and dear friend of Ami's father. He schools us in why communism doesn't work, why the globalists are attempting to reshape the economy, and why the Vietnam War was a good idea. This is hardcore right-wing territory to balance out the reasonable guests we've had on lately. Buckle Up. 00:00 Marxism is crazy 03:55 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy 7:45 Trump, part-1 8:45 Milton Friedman, Phil Donahue, and public debate today 13:50 Free speech in universities / Berkley in the 60s / 16:10 Nachman SUPPORTED the Vietnam War?? 20:41 Jan 6th, part-1 21:37 Socialism & life on the kibbutz 25:35 Is Biden REALLY a communist?? 29:10 Corporate democracy: Big pharma & East Palestine 38:23 Biden & Obama years 43:07 Nachman joins the Tea Party 44:25 Equality: OUTCOMES vs. OPPORTUNITY 49:45 Nachman BUILT Vacation F***ing Village! 53:45 Why can’t our generation buy second homes? 59:50 TAXES: Should the gov raise them on the 1% to create more COMPETITION? 01:11:52 2020 Election 01:21: 15 The Great Res*t (part-1) 01:24:20 Is transgenderism "WACKADOODLE?" 01:27:00 The Great Res*t (part-2) 01:28:54 Nachman goes to China Links Mike's Newsletter Ami's TikTok Vivek Ramaswamy Vacation Village Satmar As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Musician and Drummer Jon Shiffman (Steel Train, Bleachers) tells us about his life as a pro musician, the golden age of North Jersey high school bands, working with ⁠Jack Antonoff⁠ and what it takes to stay creative and solvent. Skip ahead: 00:00 Who is Jon Shiffman and what's his proximity to someone more famous? 3:00 Ebaum's World, AIM, and early internet problems 12:55 Jon's road to professional drumming 16:40 Early days w/ Jack Antanoff & Ari Levine 23:00 How's it feel to watch Jack Antonoff win Grammy's? 33:22 Life on the road 37:15 How do kids change your idea of success? 43:30 Content creation debate: Ami vs. everyone else 51:55 How Jon stays sane 01:00:00 Getting lucky Vs. Hard Work 01:12:00 Toxic procrastination Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en Rick Rubin on Lex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_szemxPcTI Ben Thompson on ChatGPT: https://stratechery.com/2022/ai-homework/ Dead Cat podcast on Elon Musk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tQuHoGbONf2S4zP8WADFv?si=02f76ea7e8e14646 As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Robby Hoffman (Twitter: @iAmRobbyHoffman; Insta: @robbyhoffman) discusses being a lesbian-standup-poor person. Robby is a TV writer, actor, and comedian. You can find them in Mel Brooks' new series History Of The World Part II!  And check out our FIRST EVER SPONSOR PokerChill! If you hate seeing your friends in person but still want to be a degenerate and a sinner, PokerChill is the app for you! SKIP AHEAD: 00:00 Robby Is Still Pretty F**king Religious  12:40 Robby’s Surprising Coming Out Story   16:10 What It's Like Being Big Hollywood Comedy Person 👍🏻  19:30 Economics of Following Your Dream   25:20 Robby's Road to Standup   29:20 Deep Dive into Standup Technique   37:25 Robby's 🔥 Take on LGBTQ Issues    Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg

Watch this week's episode on YouTube! We get way into Bing's new searchbot, Rick Rubin's philosophy on creatiity, Joe Rogan being cancel-proof, and recap the Super Bowl halftime and commercials. You crazy for this one!  Skip ahead: 00:00 Intro 2:30 Seinfeld A.I. 07:18 A.I. is Starting to Scare Us 17:35 2001: A Space Odyssey is Breakdown 20:00 How will A.I. Change Content Creation? 25:15 Boomers SUCK. Or Do They? Yes. 28:55 Rick Rubin EXTRAVAGANZA 43:50 Adela Ep Recap 45:30 Joe Rogan REFUSES to be Canceled 50:23 Rihanna Halftime Show 57:37 Super Bowl Commercials BROKE Mike Helpful links for this week's episode: Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en Seinfeld AI: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/18/23604961/nothing-forever-twitch-ai-suspension-ban-lift-mismatch-media Twitter thread on AI + Israel/Palestine: https://twitter.com/IsraelBitton/status/1624744618012160000 Ben Thompson article on Bing AI: https://stratechery.com/2023/from-bing-to-sydney-search-as-distraction-sentient-ai/ Midjourney (image-creation AI): https://midjourney.com/showcase/recent/ Billions spinoffs: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/showtime-billions-spinoffs-millions-trillions-1234806842/ Rubin on Brian Koppelman's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i9uRub6leY4LLYbCY8QIs?si=6d8ba353816c44a7 Matt Friend doing Giamatti https://www.tiktok.com/@themattfriend/video/7148104925854043434 Rick Rubin's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/0593652886