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Capital Allocators

Cheeky Pint

Conversations with Tyler

David Senra

Diary of a CEO

Dwarkesh Podcast

Empire

Epicenter

Forward Guidance

Galaxy Brains

How I Built This

Invest Like the Best

JRE

Lenny's Podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast

Macro Musings

Macro Voices

MLST

No Priors AI

Odd Lots

On The Brink

Pardon My Take

Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

SaaS Interviews

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Jordan Harbinger Show

The Peter McCormack Show

The Pomp Podcast

The Shawn Ryan Show

The Tucker Carlson Show

The Wolf Of All Streets

This Week in Startups

Uncapped with Jack Altman

Unchained

Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Matt Rife: Being uninformed can lead to happiness, why personal focus enhances well-being, and the ethical concerns of award shows | This Past Weekend

Matt Rife's interest in horror projects hints at a new direction beyond his comedy success.

JUNE 10, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

John Kiriakou: DNC’s superdelegates manipulate nomination outcomes, the CIA shifted focus to targeted killings post-9/11, and the US lacks a long-term strategic mindset | This Past Weekend

Superdelegates' influence in the Democratic Party nomination process challenges the rise of insurgent candidates.

JUNE 5, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Nate Bargatze: The unique challenges of maintaining comedy routines, why live performances are irreplaceable by AI, and the power of fan engagement in indie films | This Past Weekend

Live comedy's irreplaceable value rises as AI struggles to replicate the authenticity of human humor.

MAY 28, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bobby Lee: Bitcoin’s potential to reshape global finance, the importance of regulatory clarity for crypto, and why digital assets are the future of money | This Past Weekend

MAY 7, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest from Theo Von

Chris Robinson: Creativity thrives in challenging times, nostalgia shapes music appreciation, and collaboration sparks innovation | This Past Weekend

Apr. 10, 2026

Chris Robinson: Creativity thrives in challenging times, nostalgia shapes music appreciation, and collaboration sparks innovation | This Past Weekend

The Black Crowes' new album highlights the band's enduring creativity and the timeless power of music.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Peter McCullough: Government agencies lag behind academia in medical guidance, the McCullough protocol emphasizes early intervention, and ivermectin proves effective in COVID-19 treatment | This Past Weekend

Apr. 10, 2026

Peter McCullough: Government agencies lag behind academia in medical guidance, the McCullough protocol emphasizes early intervention, and ivermectin proves effective in COVID-19 treatment | This Past Weekend

Pandemics are lucrative business ventures, with 'Disease X' highlighting the pharmaceutical industry's influence on public health.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Vince Vaughn: Comedy must be inclusive and avoid elitism, political influences are dividing Hollywood, and the rise of stand-up reflects audience demand for authenticity | This Past Weekend

Apr. 10, 2026

Vince Vaughn: Comedy must be inclusive and avoid elitism, political influences are dividing Hollywood, and the rise of stand-up reflects audience demand for authenticity | This Past Weekend

Hollywood's risk aversion is stifling comedy, while audiences crave the authenticity found in podcasts.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Nate Diaz: Jiu jitsu should be taught in schools for law enforcement, the importance of fighting top competitors at their peak, and Netflix’s impact on fight promotions | This Past Weekend

Apr. 10, 2026

Nate Diaz: Jiu jitsu should be taught in schools for law enforcement, the importance of fighting top competitors at their peak, and Netflix’s impact on fight promotions | This Past Weekend

Netflix's venture into fight promotion marks a transformative shift in the combat sports industry.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ella Langley: Artists must fight for authenticity, resilience is key to navigating public scrutiny, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity | This Past Weekend

Apr. 10, 2026

Ella Langley: Artists must fight for authenticity, resilience is key to navigating public scrutiny, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity | This Past Weekend

Balancing authenticity and industry demands challenges rising artists in the competitive world of country music.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Matt McCusker: Social media algorithms promote harmful content, the addictive design parallels gambling, and legal challenges could reshape tech accountability | This Past Weekend

Apr. 10, 2026

Matt McCusker: Social media algorithms promote harmful content, the addictive design parallels gambling, and legal challenges could reshape tech accountability | This Past Weekend

Social media's addictive design faces legal challenges as concerns over youth safety and health risks grow.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jake Paul: Living in LA creates negative cycles, media distorts perceptions, and the importance of truth in personal success | This Past Weekend

Apr. 6, 2026

Jake Paul: Living in LA creates negative cycles, media distorts perceptions, and the importance of truth in personal success | This Past Weekend

Jake Paul eyes a political career, aiming to leverage his influence for societal change.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Ray: Streaming is revolutionizing content consumption, streamers could become political figures, and the impact of online hate on mental health | This Past Weekend

Mar. 25, 2026

Ray: Streaming is revolutionizing content consumption, streamers could become political figures, and the impact of online hate on mental health | This Past Weekend

Streamers' growing influence hints at a future where they might hold significant political roles.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bryan Johnson: Human lifespans could extend to thousands of years, the health vs. wealth trade-off is unjustifiable, and social media is a toxic addiction | This Past Weekend

Mar. 25, 2026

Bryan Johnson: Human lifespans could extend to thousands of years, the health vs. wealth trade-off is unjustifiable, and social media is a toxic addiction | This Past Weekend

Silicon Valley-backed project explores extending human lifespans and challenges the health versus wealth trade-off.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Podcast Notes

Matt Rife: Being uninformed can lead to happiness, why personal focus enhances well-being, and the ethical concerns of award shows | This Past Weekend

John Kiriakou: DNC’s superdelegates manipulate nomination outcomes, the CIA shifted focus to targeted killings post-9/11, and the US lacks a long-term strategic mindset | This Past Weekend

Nate Bargatze: The unique challenges of maintaining comedy routines, why live performances are irreplaceable by AI, and the power of fan engagement in indie films | This Past Weekend

Bobby Lee: Bitcoin’s potential to reshape global finance, the importance of regulatory clarity for crypto, and why digital assets are the future of money | This Past Weekend

Latest from Theo Von

Chris Robinson: Creativity thrives in challenging times, nostalgia shapes music appreciation, and collaboration sparks innovation | This Past Weekend

Chris Robinson: Creativity thrives in challenging times, nostalgia shapes music appreciation, and collaboration sparks innovation | This Past Weekend

Peter McCullough: Government agencies lag behind academia in medical guidance, the McCullough protocol emphasizes early intervention, and ivermectin proves effective in COVID-19 treatment | This Past Weekend

Peter McCullough: Government agencies lag behind academia in medical guidance, the McCullough protocol emphasizes early intervention, and ivermectin proves effective in COVID-19 treatment | This Past Weekend

Vince Vaughn: Comedy must be inclusive and avoid elitism, political influences are dividing Hollywood, and the rise of stand-up reflects audience demand for authenticity | This Past Weekend

Vince Vaughn: Comedy must be inclusive and avoid elitism, political influences are dividing Hollywood, and the rise of stand-up reflects audience demand for authenticity | This Past Weekend

Nate Diaz: Jiu jitsu should be taught in schools for law enforcement, the importance of fighting top competitors at their peak, and Netflix’s impact on fight promotions | This Past Weekend

Nate Diaz: Jiu jitsu should be taught in schools for law enforcement, the importance of fighting top competitors at their peak, and Netflix’s impact on fight promotions | This Past Weekend

Ella Langley: Artists must fight for authenticity, resilience is key to navigating public scrutiny, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity | This Past Weekend

Ella Langley: Artists must fight for authenticity, resilience is key to navigating public scrutiny, and balancing commercial success with artistic integrity | This Past Weekend

Matt McCusker: Social media algorithms promote harmful content, the addictive design parallels gambling, and legal challenges could reshape tech accountability | This Past Weekend

Matt McCusker: Social media algorithms promote harmful content, the addictive design parallels gambling, and legal challenges could reshape tech accountability | This Past Weekend

Jake Paul: Living in LA creates negative cycles, media distorts perceptions, and the importance of truth in personal success | This Past Weekend

Jake Paul: Living in LA creates negative cycles, media distorts perceptions, and the importance of truth in personal success | This Past Weekend

Ray: Streaming is revolutionizing content consumption, streamers could become political figures, and the impact of online hate on mental health | This Past Weekend

Ray: Streaming is revolutionizing content consumption, streamers could become political figures, and the impact of online hate on mental health | This Past Weekend

Bryan Johnson: Human lifespans could extend to thousands of years, the health vs. wealth trade-off is unjustifiable, and social media is a toxic addiction | This Past Weekend

Bryan Johnson: Human lifespans could extend to thousands of years, the health vs. wealth trade-off is unjustifiable, and social media is a toxic addiction | This Past Weekend

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