Boys Club

Nick Susi, Executive Director of Strategy at dotdotdash, dives into the complexities of monocultural events. He analyzes the Drake and Kendrick rivalry, exploring how such conflicts captivate audiences and reflect our fragmented media landscape. The conversation shifts to the importance of cultivating joy in digital interactions, juxtaposed against social media's conflict-driven nature. Susi also cracks jokes about election-themed tweets, leaving listeners with a humorous take on serious topics and the bizarre world of home decor trends propelled by social media.

In this episode of Malware, stand-in co-host Blake Finucane joins to cover the following:   - $PNUT, the Peanut The Squirrel memecoin - McDonalds x Doodles Collab - FBI raid on the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket   00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Welcome 00:44 Blake's Background and Expertise 02:23 Today's Stories Overview 03:38 Peanut the Squirrel Meme Coin Saga 11:45 McDonald's and Doodles Collaboration 21:10 Polymarket Founder Raid 25:21 Future of Betting and Polymarket 28:41 Conclusion and Sign-Off   Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

In this episode of The Feelings Check-In, Natasha interviews Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, a precision healthcare startup for women and people with vaginas. They talk about the science, stigma, and innovation driving Evvy’s mission to improve diagnosis and treatment for common but overlooked conditions, while exploring the broader potential of precision medicine in female healthcare. Use the Boys Club promo code on evvy.com - boysclub10 Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. This week, we covered the crypto policy outlook with a new administration at the helm.  Bill Gurley's Regulatory Capture talk.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

In this episode of The Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana dig into some feelings on financial responsibility—like the stress of supporting aging parents when there isn’t much planning in place, and the emotional toll it can take. They also chat about the challenges of rethinking time and self-care, and how to find a better balance with money, family, and personal well-being. Podcast recommended in the episode: On Being with Krista Tippett, John O’Donohue Podcast Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. This week, we covered the following: 1) Bitcoin & ETH price & vibes check in 2) Polymarket Wash Trading Allegation Aubrey Strobel's thread countering the claims here 3) /r/AppleIntelligenceFail Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana talk about the stress of closing 2025 partnerships and the financial pressures that comes with it. They also reflect on the nuances of identity and self-perception, sharing honest feelings about the pressures of appearance and sense of value. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.

Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week. This week, we covered the following: 1) Flavia Is Online Related: last week's @Truth_Terminal and $GOAT news here 2) Lithium reserves found in Arkansas 3) Character.AI Safety Incident (TW: Suicide)  4) Draft tweets Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Deana is joined by Evin McMullen to talk through a16z crypto's 2024 State of Crypto report. The conversation dives into the report’s optimistic outlook on the crypto market, noting key data points like 220 million active wallet addresses, policy milestones, and global mobile wallet adoption. They emphasize the importance of on-chain identity, privacy technology, and stablecoins in supporting global financial activity. The episode highlights infrastructure developments, such as zero-knowledge proofs for scalability and privacy, and the growing dominance of multi-chain ecosystems, particularly Ethereum L2s and Solana. Policy progress in the U.S. and globally is analyzed, with attention to the upcoming elections and their impact on crypto regulation. App usage trends show DeFi and stablecoins leading the way, with AI integration offering solutions for data authenticity and scalability. The episode concludes with optimism about the future, suggesting that while infrastructure is ready, regulatory clarity will be the key to unlocking the market's full potential. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha debrief on their first-ever live podcast recording, do a quick retrospective on three years of building Boys Club, and discuss the work of community building. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.