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Comprised of four parts, Gulliver’s Travels documents the bizarre, yet fascinating voyages of Lemuel Gulliver as he makes his way through several uncharted destinations, experiencing the lives of the small, the giant, the scientific, and downright eccentric societies. Narrated in first person, Swift successfully portrays Gulliver’s thoughts and reactions as he faces struggles of integration throughout his travels. Beginning with the introduction of Gulliver, an educated ship’s surgeon, who a ...
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A satirical essay written by one of the most renowned satirists, Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal expresses the author’s exasperation with the ill treatment of impoverished Irish citizens as a result of English exploitation and social inertia. Furthermore, Swift ventilates the severity of Ireland’s political incompetence, the tyrannical English policies, the callous attitudes of the wealthy, and the destitution faced by the Irish people. Focusing on numerous aspects of society including gov ...
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The world can few like a hopeless ugly place. There are about a billion problems in the world but yet it feels like very few people are willing to talk about them or possible solutions. In this podcast, Parker James dives headfirst into the world's insane problems from their history, to some facts you probably didn't know, to the people responsible and in the same vein as the classic essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift provides a solution that will leave you thinking...that could work.
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Hi! Welcome to Coffee Social! We’re spilling the beans on all things business, social media, and entrepreneurship. Your hosts Mimi Langley and Jonathan Howard will be leading candid conversations packed with their New York personalities, as they delve into social media marketing, YouTube and Instagram strategies, building confidence, and making money as solopreneurs. Join us for chats about the world of social audio (Clubhouse & LinkedIn), mastering content creation like a boss, nailing netw ...
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Your Undivided Attention

Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, The Center for Humane Technology

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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.
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Music Is Funny

Jonathan Bright

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Willie Nelson’s granddaughter, Raelyn Nelson, and her bandmate/producer, Jonathan Bright interview top comedians about the similarities and differences between the comedy and music “business”. Road stories, bad gigs, shady promoters/etc, you get it all with Music Is Funny.
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J&J Radio

Jason Givens; Jonathan Harper

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J&J Radio is made for people who love Sports! We specialize in NBA basketball, but we cover all relevant sports topics. What will happen? Who has the most to prove or lose? Is your favorite player underrated? We cover stats, culture, and everything else inside the sports world. If you talk about sports non-stop, tune in to J&J Radio.
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Changing the world, one mind at a time, For What it's Worth...“For What it’s Worth” is an interview-based podcast series which focuses on exploring innovative ideas for a changing world; ideas related to people, culture, business, education, science and more. The show features well-known guests from across a variety of industries and disciplines, each presenting their views, theories, and predictions about issues related to new ways of thinking, working, and learning. From education to techn ...
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One of the premier sports blogs on the Internet now has its own podcast. Some of the biggest names and newsmakers in sports media will join us regularly on the Awful Announcing Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosted by former Marvel entertainment lawyer Paul Sarker and entertainment enthusiast Mesh Lakhani, Better Call Paul will delve into the business and legal issues at play behind the glitz and glam. This show takes you beyond the catchy headlines to find out what’s really at play behind the scenes and gives you an introduction to the business side of show business.
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The Chop Sports Social

Dave Sturchio & Chris Gueci

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The Two Owners of Chop Sports Media & Chop Studios bring you a weekly show covering the world of sports and entertainment! Join Dave Sturchio & Chris Gueci as they give their hot takes on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL & all of your favorite combat sports including the UFC and the world of Boxing!
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Welcome to Beyond the Hedge where we go in search of the places, people, traditions and tales that make rural Britain extraordinary. Join us as we head out along the backroads to meet publicans, writers, hedgelayers, butchers, poets and keepers of everything from pigs to grey partridges to bees. We explore often-complex and sometimes-thorny themes with the help of real experts – practitioners with their hands in the soil and academics who’ve spent their lives thinking about things like the c ...
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This week, after a short 4th of July break, Paul and Mesh kick things off with a movie update discussing how F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth excelled in theaters. Next, they discuss the Diddy trial verdict which saw Diddy acquitted of the most serious charges he was facing in a mixed decision that will spare him a lengthy prison sentence. Finally, th…
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers & fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? In this episode, we discuss: Xavier Worthy falling Colston Loveland dropping The latest on Brandon Aiyuk Tampa Bay's backfield Approaching elite QBs Links mentioned in the episode…
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM TONE DOWN the cussing if your audience asked you to or TEAM HECK NO this is who I am? Want to grow your brand? Start by listening.👂 Even if you're just starting out, you can still connect with your people—and build content that actually solves their problems. In this episode of Coffee Social, we’re coveri…
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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NBA analyst and host of "The ALL NBA Podcast" Tim Legler. Brandon and Tim discuss a wide range of topics including how things like three point shooting and physicality in the NBA has changed since he played in the 90s, working at ESPN, the opportunity Damian Lillard has after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, …
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This 4th of July week, ETR presents a simulcast from across the Establish The Run Podcast network with the Establish The Edge Fantasy Football podcast's yearly offseason projection series. Each year, Leone takes the deepest of deep dives into every player in every team in every division of football, discussing and providing projections in the most …
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Bob Young co-founded Red Hat, the first company to build a successful business around open source software, and helped shape the modern internet in the process. In this episode, Bob shares the story of how Red Hat went from a CD in a Ziploc bag to a billion-dollar business that inspired GitHub, Coinbase, and much of the cloud infrastructure we use …
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Adam Levitan, Mark Dankenbring and Jack Miller go through the NFL team-by-team to analyze the offensive environments for each team, ranking them into tiers from best to worst. In this episode, we discuss: - How much does the Ben Johnson move impact both Chicago and Detroit? - Which teams suffer the most from a lack of output concentration? - Did Kl…
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Tech leaders promise that AI automation will usher in an age of unprecedented abundance: cheap goods, universal high income, and freedom from the drudgery of work. But even if AI delivers material prosperity, will that prosperity be shared? And what happens to human dignity if our labor and contributions become obsolete? Political philosopher Micha…
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Former Los Angeles Chargers and current Washington Commanders Running Back Austin Ekeler joins Adam Levitan and the ETR Football podcast to answer a lot of the hottest questions around the NFL and Fantasy Football, as well as promote his 2025 Charity Fantasy Football League, where you can enter for the chance to win huge prizes like signed game-wor…
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Paul and Mesh begin with Mark Walter's purchase of a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers for $10B, which is 40% higher than the next-highest NBA sale price (Celtics). Next, they discuss YouTube's CEO's comments regarding integrating generative AI video tool Veo3 into YouTube Shorts to further democratize content creation. Finally, they p…
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Adam Levitan looks at the most interesting risers & fallers in average draft position from the last seven days. Is he buying or selling these players at their new prices? Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: Emeka Egbuka Last-round WRs Jaylin Noel Terry McLaurin Tons more Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you …
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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college basketball and NBA analyst Jay Bilas. Brandon and Jay discuss a wide range of topics including Cooper Flagg going from Duke to the NBA Draft, the future of NIL amid the House vs. NCAA settlement, practicing law while being a broadcaster, and more. -:45: Cooper Flagg -14:47: Oklahoma City Thunder -16:37: N…
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM looking at data or TEAM ignore & create? Ever feel like you're just throwing content into the void and hoping for the best? 😅In this episode of Coffee Social, we're diving into the Instagram analytics that actually matter when you're trying to grow your business, boost engagement, and stop spinning your w…
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva take a look at their favorite NFL Futures bets on the market right now alongside ESPN's Tyler Fulghum. In this episode, we discuss: - Which surprise second-year player does Evan believe can lead the league in passing yards? - Why the 49ers could lead the NFL in wins in 2025? - Has the Lions bubble burst already? - Are we…
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Paul and Mesh begin with a quick update on the Nintendo Switch 2 which set sales records in its first week of launch. Next, they discuss Disney and Universals' copyright infringement complaint against Midjourney. Finally, with the announcement that Warner Bros. Discovery will be spinning off its legacy cable networks and Disney's statement that it …
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Jonathan Wolf is the co-founder and CEO of ZOE, the science-based nutrition company using data to transform how people eat. In this candid conversation, he joins Alisa to explore what it takes to build a mission-driven company, how to lead with more clarity and transparency, and why the way we eat is more broken and more fixable than most people th…
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Adam Levitan identifies players moving in ADP and whether to buy or sell them at their new prices. Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: • Colts QB situation • Steelers with Aaron Rodgers • Derrick Henry's backups • Broncos WRs • Tons more Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 …
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Host Brandon Contes interviews "NBA on NBC" and "Big Ten Saturday Night" voice Noah Eagle. Brandon and Noah discuss a wide range of topics including how dad Ian Eagle is outside the broadcast booth, how the "NBA on NBC" will combine nostalgia with the current NBA product, being co-workers with Michael Jordan, working the Olympics with Dwyane Wade, …
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva break down all the news across the NFL as teams conduct their mandatory OTAs and give their insight into the news that could have huge implications on the fantasy football world. In this episode, we discuss: - Can Aaron Rodgers’ and Arthur Smith’s philosophies coexist? - Is it time to be excited about Christian McCaffrey…
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The race to develop ever-more-powerful AI is creating an unstable dynamic. It could lead us toward either dystopian centralized control or uncontrollable chaos. But there's a third option: a narrow path where technological power is matched with responsibility at every step. Sam Hammond is the chief economist at the Foundation for American Innovatio…
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This week, Paul recaps a great Tribeca Film Festival event he attended and discusses its importance to the greater NY entertainment scene. Next, Paul and Mesh cover some recent layoffs affecting legacy media companies. Finally, Paul provides an update on the House v. NCAA settlement which was just approved and formally ushers in the era of colleges…
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Adam Levitan identifies players moving in ADP and whether to buy or sell them at their new prices. Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: Colts QB situation Steelers with Aaron Rodgers Derrick Henry's backups Broncos WRs Tons more Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—an…
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Answer this week's question... Are you more TEAM email list or TEAM website? Relying only on social media to communicate with your audience? Big mistake! What happens if your account gets hacked or the algorithm stops showing your posts? It feels like we’re seeing that happen more and more, right? That’s why every entrepreneur needs an email list—s…
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Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig and Mike Leone present their findings from analyzing Best Ball drafts across the industry to see the biggest outliers between ETR’s rank and where their Average Draft Positions are. In this episode, we discuss: - Why does ETR disagree with the market on Ashton Jeanty? - What makes Saints passcatchers still viable for ETR…
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This week, Paul and Mesh start with a recap of the highest grossing Memorial Day Weekend for the U.S. movie business as Lilo and Stitch outperformed and MI:8 held its own. Next, they discuss the latest billion-dollar beauty sale as e.l.f has agreed to buy Hailey Beiber’s Rhode skin care and cosmetics brand for up to one billion dollars ($1,000,000,…
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Kass and Mike Lazerow are serial entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and co-authors of the upcoming book Shoveling Sh!t: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success. They join Alisa to share an unfiltered look at what it really takes to build companies, navigate chaos, and stay married through it all. Known for founding Golf.com and …
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Adam Levitan takes a closer look at this past week's top risers and fallers in the best ball market with another edition of Market Monday. Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15million. That’s two chances to win big w…
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Over the last few decades, our relationships have become increasingly mediated by technology. Texting has become our dominant form of communication. Social media has replaced gathering places. Dating starts with a swipe on an app, not a tap on the shoulder. And now, AI enters the mix. If the technology of the 2010s was about capturing our attention…
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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN's "Get Up!" and "Sunday NFL Countdown" host Mike Greenberg. Brandon and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including covering Michael Jordan in the early 90s, how "Inside the NBA" will do on ESPN, ESPN's strategy in covering Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft, and more. -:48: Growing up a Knicks fan -2:10…
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Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig and Mike Leone analyze the difference between playing Best Ball on DraftKings compared to other sites across the industry and how your approach should change going into a DK draft. In this episode, we discuss: - How strategies from EP 867 change on DraftKings - Why pass catchers hold more value on DK - Why Adam isn’t rea…
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Adam Levitan is joined by ETR's Best Ball experts in Justin Herzig and Mike Leone to talk through their rankings of the top nine NFL Best Ball strategies you can use for your 2025 NFL Best Ball drafts. In this episode, we discuss: - What strategy suits the 2025 NFL Fantasy situation best? - Can last year's Fragile RB builds repeat their prosperity?…
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Host Brandon Contes interviews Fox IndyCar analyst and 2016 Indy 500 pole sitter James Hinchcliffe. With the 2025 Indy 500 approaching, Brandon and James discuss a wide range of topics including taking risks even after a near-fatal crash, working with Danica Patrick, how the series is going with Roger Penske owning a team as well as IndyCar, and mo…
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM memberships or TEAM one-time sales? Think you need a big audience to make money on social media? Nope! There are so many ways to monetize right now on all of the major platforms like Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and it’s not just for influencers. Don’t let your follower count stop you. In this episode of…
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva talk through Evan's first Top 150 NFL Fantasy Football rankings, discussing the players Evan is significantly higher on than the market and those who Evan disagrees with the market on. In this episode, we discuss: - Evan's 80-1 MVP bet that's ready to take the leap - Will Chase Brown continue to see his monster workload?…
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Paul and Mesh begin with WBD’s announced rebrand of Max back to HBO Max and a few Cannes film festival highlights. Next, they recap 5 primetime shows that NBC recently cancelled, in part to make room for its new NBA telecasts which will air on Tuesdays and Sundays (in addition to Peacock). Finally, they break down a recently announced 34.5B merger …
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Adam Levitan returns for another weekly Market Monday to discuss the hottest topics and strategies across the Fantasy Football space. Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with: Real-Time Rankings Research & Analysis Articles Draft Strategy Content Draft Livestreams Discord Community Q&As with ETR Team Su…
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David Ko is the CEO and board member of Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and mindfulness. A former healthcare executive and tech operator, David previously served as COO of Zynga, held senior roles at Yahoo!, and founded a healthtech company acquired by Calm. He is the bestselling author of Recharge, and has been recognized by TIME, LinkedIn…
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Host Brandon Contes interviews "Fox NFL Sunday" host and Fox UFL play-by-play broadcaster Curt Menefee. Brandon and Curt discuss a wide range of topics including hosting "Fox NFL Sunday" and being a part of Jimmy Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement, a look at the strengths and opportunities of the UFL, pressing New York City mayor Eric…
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AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we …
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Paul and Mesh begin with life imitating art as the real-life 2025 Conclave has a few striking similarities to the 2024 Best Picture nominee Conclave. Next, they discuss President Trump's intent to establish a College Sports Commission to be co-chaired by Nick Saban and Cody Campbell. Finally, Paul and Mesh breakdown the latest entertainment tariffs…
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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva and Ryan Reynolds return to the NFL Awards streets to preview their favorite longshots to win each major NFL award. In this episode, we discuss: - The state of the Comeback Player of the Year award market - Why to be wary of early Coach of the Year favorites - Could the Broncos have another DPOY on their hands? - Does Caleb…
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It's the first Market Monday of the 2025 Fantasy Football season. Adam Levitan identifies the biggest risers and fallers in ADP from the previous seven days, and discusses how he's handling those players at their new prices. Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: The George Pickens trade Christian Kirk as a Texan Bhayshul Tuten vs. Travis Etienne …
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Host Brandon Contes interviews CBS Sports golf reporter Mark Immelman. Brandon and Mark discuss a wide range of topics including brother Trevor's 2008 Masters win, Tiger Woods' future, the upcoming PGA Championship, and more. -1:17: Which is harder? Playing golf or analyzing golf on TV? -2:14: Pointing out how difficult golf is on TV -3:28: Which i…
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Answer this week's question... Are you TEAM Advice Seeker or TEAM Advice Voider? If you’re feeling stuck or unsure of your next move in your business, this one’s for you! In this mini episode of Coffee Social, we’re sharing some of the best advice we’ve experienced in business. Granted, we could make like 20 parts to this episode because there’s so…
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Paul and Mesh begin with a recap of Marvel's Thunderbolts* box office performance which was solid but not a home run. Next, they discuss the start of Diddy's criminal trial in New York after Diddy rejected a plea deal on the eve of trial. Finally, Paul provides an update on the FCC and potential replacements for democratic commissioners, including …
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva look through the top 26 landing spots for NFL rookies, analyzing which players are in the best positions to succeed in your fantasy teams next year, and which highly drafted ones face more of an uphill battle. In this episode, we discuss: - The second-round rookies who are early favorites to lead their backfield - Can we…
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Mike Seckler is a two-time entrepreneur and tech startup founder who led a company through the dot-com boom and bust, and now leads the charge as CEO of Justworks, the HR tech company focused on uplifting small businesses. In this conversation, he shares hard-earned lessons from building one of the earliest SaaS HR startups, navigating turbulent ma…
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Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. Brandon and Matt discuss a wide range of topics including Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL Draft, the lack of attention paid to Cam Ward and how Ward can use that to his advantage, Mel Kiper Jr.'s advice to Matt, and more. -:37: Post-draft routine -1:49: Green Bay as an NFL Draft ho…
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What does it really mean to ‘feel the AGI?’ Silicon Valley is racing toward AI systems that could soon match or surpass human intelligence. The implications for jobs, democracy, and our way of life are enormous. In this episode, Aza Raskin and Randy Fernando dive deep into what ‘feeling the AGI’ really means. They unpack why the surface-level debat…
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Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of Ryan Coogler's Sinners which continues his stellar trajectory and whether his bespoke deal with WB could become a trend. Next, they discuss Ted Sarandos' comments regarding the theatre experience and shifting consumer preferences. Finally, they celebrate YouTube which turned 20 in April and look back at how …
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