Best Rob Maxwell Podcasts (2025)

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OpenAI and Gemini Achieve IMO Gold, CBS Cancels Colbert's Late Night, McLaren's Mansour Ojjeh Collection | Chris Black, Chris Buskirk, Turner Caldwell, Jamin Ball, Harper Carroll, Nikita Singareddy 3:18:39

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(00:45) - OpenAI Achieves IMO Gold (37:38) - Timeline (50:29) - CBS Cancels Colbert's Late Night (01:10:57) - McLaren's Mansour Ojjeh Collection (01:24:49) - Timeline (01:29:04) - Chris Black is a New York-based writer, producer, and editor, known for his creative consultancy, Done to Death Projects, and as co-host of the podcast "How Long Gone." I…

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What if getting 20g of protein took just one ounce? 36:57

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Accept #767 4:05

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Elon Musk, facing SpaceX’s bankruptcy in 2008, rallied his team after three failed rocket launches. He ordered them to rebuild the damaged fourth rocket on a remote island within a week, emphasizing the need to accept reality and take action. This pivotal moment, coupled with a subsequent NASA contract, saved SpaceX from financial ruin.…

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Signal #766 3:02

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Our minds are constantly filled with noise, preventing us from hearing the signal that connects to our hearts. This signal, which communicates purpose and potential, is often drowned out by nonstop thinking. To truly hear our hearts, we need to quiet the noise and practice mindfulness, allowing us to respond to the beauty and wonder in the present …

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Weekly Recap: CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert, Elon Musk's AI Girlfriend, Cognition Acquires Windsurf 2:33:25

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(00:00) - Intro (00:03) - Astronomer CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert (11:11) - The Steelman for Grok's Vulgar Anime Mode (29:31) - Cognition Acquires Windsurf (01:20:14) - Jeff Wang (Windsurf) & Scott Wu (Cognition) (01:32:19) - Windsurf Chaos Aftermath Breakdown (01:41:27) - Martin Shkreli (DL Software) TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://…

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Concentration #765 1:58

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Focusing energy on a task, like the sun’s raised through a magnifying glass, can lead to significant results. By concentrating on a goal, one can unlock energy that is already there, it just needs to be directed.

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Surprise Visit From Martin Shkreli, Range Rover Launches New Logo, Timeline Reactions | Martin Shkreli, Joe Weisenthal, Joseph Krause, Nirav Tolia, Mike Knoop, Kyle Samani 3:17:46

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(01:19) - Timeline (20:53) - Range Rover Launches New Logo (29:07) - Martin Shkreli. Martin is an American entrepreneur and former pharmaceutical executive known for his work in biotechnology and hedge fund management. He co-founded the hedge funds Elea Capital, MSMB Capital Management, and the biopharmaceutical companies Retrophin and Turing Pharm…

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INFORMATION WARFARE: Filmmaker Mike Smith on Media Propaganda & Hollywood’s Dark Agenda | Episode 27 2:00:37

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Watch Mike Smith’s powerful documentary, “Into the Light”: https://intothelight.movie/ Support our show by donating here: https://bit.ly/SupportLara Paid partnerships: BUNKR Protect your family’s future from cybercriminals and online predators. Go to https://bunkr.life/lara and use code “LARA” to get your 25% off your family plan CHOQ Premium Natur…

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Muscle Fatigue Decoded 21:55

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Send us a textBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Distractions #764 2:29

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Warren Buffett’s biggest worry is loss of focus, which he attributes to distractions like external metrics and comparisons. To maintain focus, one should say no to distractions and prioritize the work at hand.

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Astronomer CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert, JUUL Approved by the FDA, Is AI Causing Historic Crashouts? | Chris Power, Jeremie Eliahou, Chris Best, Alex Mashrabov, Jesse Pollak, Billy Thalheimer, Jonathan ... 3:53:42

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(00:09) - Astronomer CEO Affair at Coldplay Concert (11:31) - New Tesla Model Y L Breakdown (16:18) - JUUL Approved by the FDA (01:02:49) - Is AI Causing Historic Crashouts? (01:29:16) - Chris Power, founder and CEO of Hadrian, discusses the company's recent $260 million funding round led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, which will support the exp…

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Focus #763 4:08

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Edwin Land’s invention of the Polaroid instant camera, sparked by his daughter‘s question, exemplifies the power of intense focus, Land’s commitment to perfection, evident in the nearly 30 year development of the SX–70, created a competitive advantage that Kodak couldn’t replicate. This story underscores the value of sustained focus and unlocking h…

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Fortune 500 Advisor on Why This One Minute Will Change Your Workday | Juliet Funt 53:40

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It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by endless meetings, emails, and responsibilities. In this episode, Juliet Funt shares practical strategies to simplify your schedule, re-energize your leadership, and create “white space” to help you cut through the chaos and empower your team. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/le…

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The Steelman for Grok's Vulgar Anime Mode, AWS Launches Competitor to Browserbase, What AI Product Will Zuck Launch Next? | Delian Asparouhov, Lucas Swisher, Ravi Gupta, Adam Warmoth, Misha Laskin 3:07:24

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(01:01) - The Steelman for Grok's Vulgar Anime Mode (20:50) - AWS Launches Competitor to Browserbase (31:16) - Timeline (31:49) - What AI Product will Zuck Launch Next? (01:01:21) - Delian Asparouhov. Delian is a Partner at Founders Fund and the Co-founder & President of Varda Space Industries, which is building the first commercial manufacturing f…

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Shipwrecks #763 3:05

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Zeno, the founder of Stoicism, lost everything in a shipwreck, but saw it as one of the best things that ever happened to him. The power to shape our experiences lies, and how we respond to adversity.

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The Science of Muscle Damage and Recovery 32:31

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Windsurf Chaos Aftermath, NVIDIA Back in China, Richard Mille Deep Dive, Apple Buying $500M in Rare Earth Magnets | Zak Kukoff, Brian Venturo, Tyler Cowen, Austin Hughes, Kris Fredrickson, Dick Lucas 3:18:28

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(00:27) - Windsurf Chaos Aftermath Breakdown (15:17) - Dwarkesh Patel Article Breakdown (27:17) - NVIDIA Back in China After Trump Meeting (30:20) - Zak Kukoff, a recurring guest on the show, discusses the U.S. government's recent decision to allow Nvidia to resume exports of its H20 AI chips to China, following previous restrictions that had signi…

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Practice #761 2:45

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Michael Jordan’s motivation for joining the 1992 Olympic dream team was to observe his teammates, practice habits. He discovered many were lazy, reinforcing his belief that excellence comes from hard work and dedication, not just natural talent. This mindset, exemplified by Jourdan’s relentless practice, is key to achieving success in any endeavor.…

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Windsurf's Wild Weekend, SpaceX Invests $2B into xAI, Zuck's AI Data Supercluster | Jeff Huber, Scott Wu & Jeff Wang, Carl Pei, Garrett McCurrach 2:59:22

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(00:36) - Windsurf's Wild Weekend (04:50) - Cognition to Acquire Windsurf (13:06) - Timeline Reactions to Windsurf Deal Collapse (26:43) - Windsurf Timeline of Events Breakdown (57:40) - Zuck's New AI Data Supercluster (01:10:53) - Space X Invests $2B into xAI (01:19:39) - Casey Neistat Joins ModRetro (01:21:10) - Timeline (01:30:01) - Jeff Huber, …

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Must! #760 4:05

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A college professor interviewed highly productive individuals and identified 10 steps they follow to have productive days. These steps include planning work, staying committed to the plan, and pushing through negative feelings to achieve results. The key is to prioritize commitment over feelings and take action to overcome obstacles.…

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More! #759 4:04

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Amy Cuddy is a Harvard professor. At 19 she was in a car accident and suffered a TBI, shattering her identity. She tells the story of how her academic advisor helped her become more than she thought of herself. She in turn was able to help one of her students become more than she thought.

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Weekly Recap: Grok 4 Launch, Texas Floods, Web Browser War, Top Signals, Meta Smart Glasses 2:47:21

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(00:00) - Intro (00:03) - Texas Floods Controversy (03:39) - Augustus Doricko (Rainmaker) (31:04) - Top Signals (01:05:09) - Grok Goes Out of Control (01:14:49) - Grok 4 Launch Breakdown (01:48:06) - Ben Thomson (Stratechery) (02:27:59) - Meta Doubles Down on Smart Glasses (02:35:21) - OpenAI to release Web Browser TBPN.com is made possible by: Ram…

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Move! #758 3:55

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Humans possess the unique power of choice and action. Unlike other lifeforms, bound by instinct or immobility, humans can move how they choose. This power enables us to shape our lives, intentionally, breaking free from rope patterns and pursue new paths. By embracing action and taking responsibility for our choices, we can unlock our full potentia…

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Top Signals, How Shaun Maguire & Augustus Navigated Backlash, Comet Review, VW Electric Bus Flops | Farbood Nivi, Sean Frank 2:44:32

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(01:48) - Market Top Signals Timeline Reaction (34:26) - Timeline (37:58) - Perplexity Browser Review (45:19) - Timeline (53:33) - How Shaun Maguire & Augustus Doricko Navigated Backlash (01:08:42) - California Ranch on Sale for $50M (01:29:17) - Volkswagen Electric Bus Flops (01:38:01) - Farbood Nivi, an entrepreneur and health enthusiast, discuss…

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DESPAIR IN TEXAS: Volunteers Struggle to Recover Bodies | Episode 26 35:28

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On the Guadalupe River in the Central Texas Hill Country only 25 miles from Lara’s home in Fredericksburg, TX, volunteers search through the heart-wrenching aftermath of one of the worst floods in living memory. Support our show by donating here: https://bit.ly/SupportLara Paid partnerships: BUNKR Protect your family’s future from cybercriminals an…

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Dashboard #757 1:59

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Don’t cheat the future you. You are counting on you.

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From Marathons to Mile Races: Kitty Musante's Fitness Evolution 29:46

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Grok 4 Launch Breakdown, OpenAI to Release Web Browser | Chris Paik, Will Bruey, Joel Becker, Dylan Parker, Eric Olson, Ghita Houir Alami, Elliot Hershberg, Karim Atiyeh 3:18:42

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(02:28) - Grok 4 Launch Breakdown (36:09) - Open AI to Release Web Browser (50:31) - Apple Plans to Release New Apple Vision Pro Model (58:48) - Chris Paik, General Partner at Pace Capital and former Partner at Thrive Capital, discusses the evolution of human-computer interaction, emphasizing the potential of technologies like eye tracking and gest…

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Fitness Myth Busting: Your Skinny Friend May Not Be Healthier Than You 13:43

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Hope #756 3:04

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Nelson Mandela, imprisoned for 27 years for anti-apartheid activism, emerge from prison ready to lead negotiations for a democratic South Africa. His hope, fueled by his belief in the goodness of his cause and his active pursuit of agency, enabled him to endure hardship and emerge stronger. When you focus on what you can control you can too.…

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Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X, F1's Red Bull Fires Christian Horner | Ben Thompson, Scott Belsky, David Marcus, Nathan Lambert, Richard Socher, Naeem Talukdar 3:15:29

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(02:57) - Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X (06:01) - Grok Spreads Antisemitic Rants on X (16:00) - Tariff Deadline Pushed to August (17:54) - F1's Red Bull Fires Christian Horner (26:54) - Cloudflare Locks Down AI Crawlers (30:07) - Timeline (57:51) - David Marcus, co-founder and CEO of Lightspark, has an extensive background in financial ser…

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Pronouns #755 2:52

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Bob Reich observed that companies where employees use “we” and “us” are different from those where employees use “they” and “them”. So Price, founder of Fed Mart and Price club, believed in creating “alter egos” among employees, teaching them to think and act like the owner. This mindset, emphasizing understanding the “why”behind actions, is crucia…

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Meta Poaches Apple's Top AI Executive, Replit Partners with Microsoft, Unilever Goes Viral with AI | Alex Roy, Ryan Petersen, Jonathon Barkl, Jonathan Ross, Craig Piggott, Jacob Glanville 2:23:57

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(02:49) - Meta Poaches Apple AI Exec (07:26) - Jane Street Update (11:11) - Shaun Maguire Under Fire (13:21) - Replit Teams Up with Microsoft (15:58) - TSA Drops Shoe Rule (18:18) - Unilever Uses AI For Viral Soap Ads (19:27) - Gemini Nano Ships (21:20) - Alex Roy, a renowned automotive journalist and former Cannonball Run record holder, discusses …

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Clues #754 3:37

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William Rosenberg, founder of Dunkin’ Donuts, built his success by improving upon existing ideas rather than reinventing the wheel. He emphasize the importance of learning from others’ successes and failures, encouraging listeners to “takeoff where others left off”.

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Dwarkesh Updates AGI Timelines, Rainmaker Accused of Role in Texas Floods, Underground Robot Boxing in SF, Elon's 'America Party' | Dwarkesh Patel, Augustus Doricko, Shishir Mehrotra & Rahul Vohra, Ankur ... 3:04:17

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(01:43) - Dwarkesh Updates AGI Timelines (05:05) - Rainmaker Accused of Role in Texas Floods (08:44) - Underground Robot Boxing in SF (14:14) - TikTok Reportedly Preps US-Only App (17:28) - Elon's 'America Party' (21:26) - Oracle Cuts Cloud Prices for Feds (22:45) - Meta Beats Authors' AI Suit (24:54) - Dwarkesh Patel, host of the Dwarkesh Podcast,…

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Tricky #753 2:52

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The brain, designed for survival, can hinder growth by suppressing potential and tricking us into believing we can’t do certain things. Michael Jordan, recognizing the mind as an athletes, worst enemy, emphasize the importance of blocking out distractions, maintaining focus, and relying on a strong work ethic to overcome mental obstacles. Ultimatel…

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Michelin #752 3:52

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The Michelin brothers, facing a failing family rubber factory, focused on time management and efficiency. Their breakthrough came with the invention of the air filled, removable tire, which they showcased through sponsored bicycle and car races. The brothers success, driven by their disciplined approach to time management, highlights the importance…

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Stretch for Health: Why Flexibility Matters 27:48

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Send us a text Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy Rob Maxwell, M.A.

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Weekly Recap: The Soham Parekh Drama, Meta Attacks OpenAI, The AI Talent War, Trump's Mega Bill 3:13:14

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(00:03) - The Soham Parek Drama (05:39) - Soham Parek Interview (27:20) - Flo Crivello (Lindy) (38:13) - Emily Sundberg (Feed Me) (01:09:33) - Senate Passes Trump's Megabill (01:13:46) - Zak Kukoff (Lewis-Bruke Associates) (01:28:23) - Matthew Prince (Cloudflare) (02:00:03) - Meta Poaches OpenAI Engineers (02:39:51) - Will Brown (Prime Intellect) (…

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Comparison #751 3:12

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A small church group, trying to help a woman with an eating disorder, was reminded to “act their age“ and focus on their mission. This analogy, like Amazon‘s growth from acorn to oak, emphasizes the importance of comparing one’s journey to their own progress, not others’ outcomes.

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THE BATTLE FOR TEXAS: Why Green Beret “Doc” Pete Chambers Believes He Can Unseat Greg Abbott | Episode 25 1:10:05

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Support our show by donating here: https://bit.ly/SupportLara Paid partnerships: BUNKR Protect your family’s future from cybercriminals and online predators. Go to https://bunkr.life/lara and use code “LARA” to get your 25% off your family plan Patriot Mobile America's ONLY Christian conservative wireless provider Get FREE month of service with pro…

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Independence #750 2:06

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Independence, both national and personal, requires ongoing battles. Just as the American Revolution continued after the Declaration of Independence, achieving personal freedom from tyranny demands continuous effort in a willingness to fight for strength, discipline, and freedom.

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Soham Parekh Exclusive Interview | Chris Miller, Aaron Ginn, Bridget Harris, Pryce A. Yebesi, Jacob Rintamaki, Auren Hoffman, Mehran Jalali, Kushal Byatnal, Avlok Kohli, Nico Christie, Flo Crivello 3:42:29

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(04:05) - Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, has been accused by multiple U.S. startup founders of simultaneously working at several companies without disclosure, leading to his termination from firms like Playground AI and Antimetal. In a recent conversation, Parekh admitted to his actions, attributing them to financial difficulties and ex…

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Swallowing #749 2:36

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Matthew Jordan Smith, a celebrity fashion photographer, learned a valuable lesson from his father struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He now practices gratitude for the simple things like drinking water, reminding us to appreciate the ordinary miracles in life.

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Building a Culture of Trust | Live from the Global Leadership Summit 43:38

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In a world where mistrust is the default, trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. If you want to build a healthy culture, care for people, and lead with lasting impact, trust isn’t optional. It’s essential. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/building-a-culture-of-trust-live-from-the-global-leadershi…

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Who Is Soham Parekh? Erebor News Leaks, Microsoft Scales Back AI Chip Plans and Cuts 9,000 Jobs, Sam Altman Slams Meta’s AI Talent Poaching | Deedy Das, Emily Sundberg, Mert Mumtaz, Zak Kukoff, John Kim ... 3:30:17

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(01:35) - Top Stories (38:42) - Crypto Bank Erebor Rises from SVB Ashes (46:12) - Microsoft Scales Back AI Chip Plans (54:11) - Sam Altman Slams Meta (57:40) - Deedy Das, a principal at Menlo Ventures, has a background in engineering and product leadership, including roles at Google and Facebook, and was a founding team member at Glean. In the conv…

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Cactus #748 4:24

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“Hugging the cactus” is a metaphor for confronting and accepting pain or discomfort, popularized by Robert Downey Jr. in his 2011 acceptance speech. Downey credited Mel Gibson, who had helped him through addiction, with advising him to confront his flaws head on. The metaphor symbolizes, confronting difficult truths, such as mistakes or addiction c…

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Apple Looks to Anthropic and OpenAI for Siri Upgrade, Senate Passes Trump's Megabill | Zak Kukoff, SWYX, Matthew Prince, Luca Netz, Julia Steinberg, Joel Hron, Mackenzie Burnett 3:03:54

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(02:32) - Apple Looks to Anthropic and OpenAI for Siri Upgrade (04:06) - Senate Passes Trump's Megabill (08:46) - Grammarly Acquires Superhuman (12:08) - Amazon on the Cusp of More Robots Than Humans in Factories (15:20) - Microsoft's AI Diagnoses Beat Doctors (19:31) - Apple Eyes Anthropic, OpenAI to Power New Siri (49:01) - Timeline Reactions (57…