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Oct 3, 2023 • 34min

Ep. 85: Too Online. Carrot Tan, Sunday Nobody Art, Plastic in Receipts, Mehran's Steakhouse

On this episode of 'Too Online,' Deana and Natasha break down four internet stories from the week. Natasha delves into two different internet native performance art pieces, and Deana focuses in on her new beat, loosely defined as white woman wellness.    Stories:  Carrot Tan Sunday Nobody - Hot Dog Art Plastic in Receipts Mehran's Steakhouse   This format is still in pilot mode, so please let us know what you like or what you don't like, or send in your own internet story findings. Email hi@boysclub.vip or DM Deana here and Natasha here.    Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 25min

Ep. 84: Feelings Check-in. 1) Chase UK bans crypto transactions, and a nod to regulatory capture 2) Personal feelings about leaning into controversy

In the Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha unpack a news story from this past week, and then they share personal feelings about their lives and careers. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.   First, they dive into a crypto news story of the week: Chase Bank's decision to ban crypto transactions in the UK. They unpack the broader implications of the Chase decision: Fraud concerns, JP Morgan's involvement in blockchain, and the UK's pro-crypto stance. They highlight Bill Gurley's talk on "regulatory capture" and its implications for business and innovation. In personal feelings, they discuss the complexities of supporting community-driven initiatives, especially those that might be controversial. Sharing the concept of the Blockchain Bachelor and the involvement of Martin Shkreli. Notes: Kelly Greer's Series B tweet Bill Gurley's talk on Regulatory Capture
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Sep 27, 2023 • 25min

Ep. 83: Too Online with Emily Chappell: Tube Girl, Dismant-lol, Tiktok Abstract Expressionism

On this episode of 'Too Online,' Deana and Natasha bring on a chronically online guest to spill on their internet findings. Emily Chappell the Digital Creative Lead at Morning, gets anthropological telling two internet stories. We close out the episode with Natasha going even deeper into one of these stories. In order of appearance: Tube girl-Tube girl here -Reactions to her capture style here and here  -25 year old dude content here Dismant-lol-Elon Musk's Anti-Establishment vibe here -Backstreet boy's reunion tour here -Algospeak (aka Neo Aesopian language)  Tiktok Art History-What Abstract Expressionism has to do with Tube Girl here Morning website Morning on Instagram This format is still in pilot mode, so please let us know what you like or what you don't like, or send in your own internet story findings. Email hi@boysclub.vip or DM Deana here and Natasha here.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.
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Sep 23, 2023 • 37min

Ep. 82: Feelings Check-in. 1) Nouns and the $50M fork with special guest Toady Hawk 2) Personal feelings about working "in crypto" 3) Bonus draft tweets

In the Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha unpack a news story from this past week, and then they share personal feelings about their lives and careers. Part 1: The $50M Nouns Fork What is Nouns and how does it work? NFT prices fluctuated from 600 ETH to 20-40 ETH in bear markets. Introduction of the "Rage Quit" concept and the arbitrage-driven fork. Result: Half of the Nouns forked, with one-third of members moving. How is Toady Hawk feeling post-fork? What does this mean for remaining community members, and what's next for Nouns? Part 2: Feelings Check-In   The occassional shame spiral around working "in crypto" Being grateful for smart people that still work in this industry Part 3: Draft Tweets Mentioned In The Episode Noun 730 Nouns Square DAO Governance Rage Quit Concept   Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.     Time stamps: 3:20 - Toady Hawk Interview 26:27 - Personal Feelings 34:04 - Draft Tweets  
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Sep 21, 2023 • 25min

Ep. 81: Too Online: Roman Empire, VivekTok, Union Solidarity Collation, Vegas Hack

On this episode of 'Too Online,' Deana and Natasha break down four internet stories from the week. Natasha delves deep into two meme formats that wreaked havoc on her timeline. Deana shares a scandalous TikTok ratioing and unpacks the Vegas hacks. In order of appearance: Roman Empire Origin  Roman Empire Compilation VivekTok Union Solidarity Collation Auction Best Union Solidarity Collation Auction meme IMHO Vegas Hack This format is still in pilot mode, so please let us know what you like or what you don't like, or send in your own internet story findings. Email hi@boysclub.vip or DM Deana here and Natasha here.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.
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Sep 16, 2023 • 27min

Ep. 80: Feelings Check-in. 1) Stoner Cats SEC drama 2) Feelings Live from Permissionless - Social Fumbles, Gratitude for a Community

This week's episode contains a mix of a home recording and a live session from the Kraken booth at the Permissionless conference.   Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.     Part 1: Stoner Cats NFT Project Discussion about Mila Kunis' NFT venture, Stoner Cats, which recently came under scrutiny by the SEC. The project raised $8 million in 35 minutes but was deemed a security by the SEC. Commissioners Hester Pierce and Mark Uyeda dissent against the SEC's ruling, advocating for clearer guidelines for artists and creators. Legal precendent could be set from this case. Part 2: Feelings Check-In Live From Permissionless  Gratitude for the Boys Club community "bear market" sentiment at the conference social fumbles galore Mentioned In The Episode Stoner Cats SEC Permissionless Conference Kraken <3  Hester Pierce Mark Uyeda Gary Gensler
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Sep 14, 2023 • 29min

Ep. 79: Too Online. Joe Jonas PR Crisis, GeoGuessr Genius Trevor Rainbolt, Fame Hungry Logan Paul & Vision Healing

Live from the Kraken booth at the Permissionless conference, Deana and Natasha record the second episode of 'Too Online.' They both prepared two stories to surprise each other with, ranging from wholesome GeoGuessr geniuses to going off on the dark underbelly of internet fame. In order of appearance: Joe Jonas PR Crisis Geoguessr Genius Trevor Rainbolt Fame Hungry Logan Paul Vision Healing This format is still in pilot mode, so please let us know what you like or what you don't like, or send in your own internet story findings. Email hi@boysclub.vip or DM Deana here and Natasha here.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.  
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Sep 8, 2023 • 22min

Ep. 78: Feelings Check-in. 1) Justin Bieber's music NFT 2) Personal feelings on rejection

Deana unpacks a news story from this past week for Natasha, and then they share personal feelings about their lives and careers. First, they talk the sold out Justin Bieber music NFT. Then, they talked about the feeling of not being liked, and how to not take things personally.   Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.  
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Sep 6, 2023 • 38min

[Pilot] Ep. 77: Too Online. Menu Gate, Tabi Swiper, Larry Stylinson, Dragon Pizza, New ASMR, Diplo Flees Burning Man

In this show, Deana and Natasha pilot a new format for the show 'Too Online,' where they brief eachother on the internet stories from the week. From viral moments to online phenomena, digital subcultures to trending topics, they're 'too online' so you don't have to be. Think of this as your auditory FYP. This format is a pilot, please let us know what you like or what you don't like, so we can shape this show in the future! Email hi@boysclub.vip or DM on Twitter.  They both prepared three stories to suprise eachother with and unpack together. In order of appearance: Menu Gate Tabi Swiper  Larry Stylinson Dragon Pizza  New ASMR  Diplo Flees Burning Man Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.  
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Sep 1, 2023 • 27min

Ep. 76: Feelings Check-in. 1) A briefing on the SEC vs. Grayscale Bitcoin ETF ruling 2) Personal feelings on extractive behavior

Deana unpacks a news story from this past week for Natasha, and then they share personal feelings about their lives and careers. First, they talk about the Grayscale vs. SEC Bitcoin ETF ruling, and what happens next for Bitcoin ETFs. Then, they talked about the weird world of "partnerships" in web3 and how extractive behavior is common and frustrating.   Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.     Time stamps: 6:27 - Bitcoin ETF  18:25 - Personal feelings    

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