Best Sequoia Simone Podcasts (2025)

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373: New York Minute (with Sequoia Simone) 1:03:05

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This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Sequoia Simone (@SequoiaSimone) to talk about NEW YORK MINUTE. We're diving into the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen comedy, defending over-zealous truancy officers, the worst henchman in the world and taking more than a few shots at the band Simple Plan. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivi…

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375: The Inbetweeners 1:06:38

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This week on the podcast, we’re talking about early 2000s British teen comedy series, THE INBETWEENERS. We're discussing the truly disgusting teenage protagonists and defending their seemingly cruel teacher who is actually just treating them like adults. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as part of The From S…

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Maximum Overdrive (1986) 1:32:33

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Fighting trucks is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Maximum Overdrive, from Director Stephen King admitting he was on cocaine throughout production, to the cinematographer losing his eye. Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 23 extra minutes)! You can watch the full video version of this episode …

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200 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 43–45 w/ Niharika Bhattacharya 1:19:55

6d ago1:19:55

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TNO? More like "TEENAGE, YO!" with the return of Niharika to the podcast! We cover some captivating chapters towards the end of the third Heroes of Olympus book, while also going on some tangents that truly make me (Mike) feel like a fossil. Topics include: YA formulas, Tim Burton, Noah, dogs, Norway, Field of Dreams, niches, lifeguard tips, brooch…

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374: Dante's Peak 1:06:41

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This week we're talking about the time James Bond and Sarah Connor fought a mountain in 1997's volcano disaster movie DANTE'S PEAK. We're defending cautious bosses who dare to rely on science rather than feelings, siding with a town council worried about investments in their community and figuring out if a lake can really be turned to acid. Produce…

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199 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 40–42 w/ J'Neia Stewart 1:17:59

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J'Neia makes her glorious return to cover the final Leo chapter and the start of the last Piper chapter set from The Mark of Athena! Topics include: horoscopes, tattoos, petty Nemesis, outlet plugs, Casper the Friendly Ghost, dances, Soulja Boy, hazing, Twilight, Kpop Demon Hunters, death predictions, Nico being shadowy, Spirit Airlines, New Girl, …

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Insiders React: Reviewing Our Tech Predictions From January 2025 40:22

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Were we wildly wrong, or surprisingly on the money? As 2025 wraps, Chris and Yaniv revisit the bold predictions they made at the start of the year. They reflect on their calls about AI, robotics, VC markets, crypto, and geopolitics. While some were accurate, some were also hilariously off. Together, they unpack what 2025 really looked like for star…

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198 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 37–39 w/ Morgan Danielle 1:17:10

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Mike is joined by Morgan aka Imaginmatrix once again, this time to cover the Leo chapters that immediately follow the recent, dramatic Annabeth chapters, THAT ARE STILL SO CAPTIVATING. Topics include: Dafne Keen, Houston drivers, idk my BFF Jill, funy commercials, people acting off, Pizza Zizza, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, The Parthenon, All Da Ladie…

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To Grandmother’s House We Go: The Girls Steal Santa’s Sleigh 1:05:46

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Part two of our coverage of Mary-Kate and Ashley’s first feature length film, To Grandmothers House We Go. We talk about being a father for profit, Rhea Pearlman as the world's worst kidnapper, saving Christmas and winning the lottery. FOR AUDIO EPS: Our next episode comes out in one month - as we’re taking a Thanksgiving break. Make sure to subscr…

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Insiders React: Is OpenAI Evil? Reacting to Sam Altman's Latest Announcements w/ Jacob Ward 1:09:32

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OpenAI may appear to be building the future, but are they leading the tech industry towards collapse? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jacob Ward (journalist, author of The Loop and NBC Technology Correspondent) to break down OpenAI’s latest livestream and what it signals about the next era of AI. Sam Altman may talk the good talk, bu…

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372: Accepted 1:02:59

24d ago1:02:59

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This week on the podcast we're talking about the 2006 college comedy ACCEPTED. We're defending the Dean of a school who wants to spur urban renewal through the expansion of a college campus, taking sides with parents who want their kids to do something with their life and talking about how running a fake school is still fraud even if everyone has a…

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Replay: Engaging Young Employees - How to Attract the Best & Brightest Minds w/ Dan Brockwell from Earlywork 44:34

27d ago44:34

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What do you need to do to keep employees engaged and committed? What should your position be on remote work? Side hustles? Ping pong tables? Should you offer all employees equity? Bringing Gen Z employees to your workplace is well worth it, but it means a mental pivot from the hiring team, keeping in mind an entirely new set of criteria. Chris and …

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197 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 34–36 w/ Michael Hollis (LIVE in Kansas City!) 1:20:10

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The Michael tag-team is back in action, this time for my first ever performance in Kansas City, MO! These chapters of MoA cover Annabeth’s build up to her big battle, and thankfully we have sadness expert, Michael Hollis, for the wallowing in despair chapter. Topics include: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, missing train prats, DEADalus, Arachne & Ariad…

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Insiders React: Google's 'Quantum Advantage' + MIT's 'Telepathic' Interface, China Leads the Sci-Fi Future 43:22

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Is this the moment quantum computing becomes real? After years of being “five years away,” Google just announced a verifiable quantum advantage, claiming its Willow chip ran a molecule simulation 13,000× faster than the world’s fastest supercomputer. Is this truly the dawn of the quantum era? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive dee…

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371: Buffy The Vampire Slayer (with Kyah Green) 1:11:40

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We're rounding out "Kinda Scary Movie Month" with seasons 1 and 2 of the iconic TV show BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, with special guest and Buffy buff Kyah Green(@KyahGreen)! We're defending vampires and demons as the rightful and historical inhabitants of Sunnydale, discussing why "losing their soul" is only one reason you shouldn't hook up with a 20…

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BONUS | TNO Live in LA 12/2/25, Charity Update, and Patreon Bonus Ep. Preview! 16:39

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Hello! This is an off-week for TNO, but I didn't want to leave you with NOTHING, so here's a little bonus episode that has info about our upcoming live show in Sant Monica, the charity we're supporting this break, and what the podcast will look like when the TV show returns in December. Finally, I end this episode with a preview of a recent Patreon…

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Alien: Resurrection (1997) w/ Sequoia Simone 1:37:58

1M ago1:37:58

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Cloning Ellen Ripley is hard. Let’s talk about how difficult it was to make Alien: Resurrection, from the feud between the writer and director, to the long grueling underwater shoot. Special Guest: Sequoia Simone from FX's Alien: Earth - The Official Podcast Get the longer Director’s Cut version of this episode on Patreon (with 29 extra minutes)! Y…

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Trends in Startup Funding w/ Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker 1:06:09

27d ago1:06:09

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Looking to fund your startup? If you're new to the process, fundraising can be difficult to navigate. Not only are there a myriad of ways to go about it, but it can be hard to tell whether the tips, tricks, and advice floating around are based on any evidence at all. So, what is the truth? And what are the actual, data-backed insights that can help…

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To Grandmother’s House We Go: The Girls Hate This Urban Cowboy 47:04

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Part one of our coverage of Mary-Kate and Ashley’s first feature length film, To Grandmothers House We Go. We talk about the Year of the Women, how Eddie ruins that and everything, whether these twins are a handful, and Olivia does some very thorough googling. Our next episode comes out in two weeks - as will be our schedule going forward. Want to …

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Insiders React: Is ChatGPT Atlas The Future Of Browsing? + YouTube's AI Likeness Detection, Apple's New Vision Pro M5 53:18

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OpenAI just dropped its unbelievable new browser. All signs point to it overshadowing Chrome, but is this really the dawn of a new era? Or just another hype cycle, courtesy of Sam Altman? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to OpenAI’s surprise launch of ChatGPT Atlas and debate its strategic implications. They also discuss Apple’…

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370: Scooby Doo On Zombie Island 57:22

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We've reached the Audience Choice portion of "Kinda Scary Movie Month" and so we're talking about SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND. A movie where the 'heroes' are a bunch of young kids who show up uninvited, raid the kitchen, destroy the place and accuse everyone of being suspicious while refusing to leash their nightmare of a dog. Meanwhile the 'villai…

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The 4 Biggest Execution Mistakes Founders Make 43:01

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Think you’re executing well? Think again. Chances are you’re making one of these four common mistakes. Drawing from Chris’s latest essay and real-world advisory experience, Chris and Yaniv spend this episode breaking down the four biggest execution mistakes you're probably making right now. They explore how to recognize these patterns early, how to…

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196 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 31B–33 w/ Johnny Frohlichstein (LIVE in St. Louis!) 1:51:41

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You know I couldn’t do a show in St. Louis without bringing Kirkwood’s own, Johnny Frohlichstein! We break down 2.5 chapters of the third Heroes of Olympus book, dive deep into the local cuisine, and get Johnny’s mom involved in the show as well. Topics include: Imo’s, Lord of the Rings, turbulence, Imposter Syndrome, being a kid, The Trolley Probl…

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Insiders React: 'Treat Adult Users As Adults' Says OpenAI's Sam Altman + Oura's $900M Raise, NVIDIA's Funding Bubble 53:31

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OpenAI is set to roll out its new “treat adults like adults” policy, heralding the beginning of AI chatbots speaking more amorously with users. As the company pushes boundaries, from personality-rich bots to experimental devices, others are warning that the industry might be inflating a dangerous AI bubble. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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369: Tucker And Dale Vs Evil 1:02:21

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"Kinda Scary Movie Month" is in full swing and this week we're talking about the comedy/horror romp TUCKER & DALE VS EVIL. We're defending the innocent college kids who interpreted events very reasonably, criticising hillbillies who, at the very least, are guilty of severe OSHA violations and discussing how losing consciousness is a major medical e…

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Flow State: The Competitive Advantage You Need, And How To Harness It w/ Film Producer & Founder, Steven Puri 50:38

2M ago50:38

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What if your best work came from finding your flow, rather than simply grinding harder? In the age of constant distraction, many founders mistake busyness for progress, chasing notifications, meetings, and multitasking without realizing that true innovation happens when the mind is deeply focused. Today, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Steven Puri, f…

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New York Minute: The Girls Achieve Their Wildest Dreams 51:26

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Part two of our coverage of Mary Kate and Ashley’s final feature length film, New York Minute. We talk about makeover montages, falling into the NYC Water Main, stealing some tourists’ RV, speech writing and kidnapping as a plot device. Our next episode comes out in two weeks - as will be our schedule going forward. Want to get ready by watching To…

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195 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 29–31A w/ Sherry Guo 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

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[Ch. 31 stopping point is after an unexpected liquid fills the boat] Sherry is back with the some Mark of Athena chapters she called dibs on many moons ago (a-Guo?), and I can clearly see why! Topics include: scheduling chaos, multi-hyphenates, Halloween costume ideas, multitasking, Webkins & Neopets, gin, 12-season athlete, Mrs. Woodman, spilt vs.…

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Insiders React: New ChatGPT Dev Tools Threaten App Store + Sora 2 Launch, Apple Removes ICE Block 47:02

2M ago47:02

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What happens when AI stops being a product and starts being a platform? With OpenAI’s latest Dev Day changing the game, we might find out sooner rather than later. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv explore OpenAI’s Dev Day and the huge announcements made (including the Sora 2 launch), as well as their apparent transformation from product to platform…

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368: The Faculty 56:56

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"Kinda Scary Movie Month" continues with the 90s highschool alien invasion flick THE FACULTY. We're defending the body-snatching aliens who dramatically improve the lives of the people they take over which include the T-1000, Jean Grey, Frasier's Wife and the host of the Daily Show. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as p…

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Mortal Kombat (1995) 1:47:52

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Nailing Your Market Niche w/ Dutch CEO, Joe Spector (Spotlight) 58:59

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New York Minute: The Girls Fight the Chinese Mob 1:01:31

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Part one of our coverage of Mary Kate and Ashley’s final feature length film, New York Minute. We talk about Andy Richter's Chinese accent, a bevy of doves, the Nassau County truancy system, bath towels as fashion and 2000s romcom meet cutes. We’ll be back next week with the second installment of our New York Minute coverage! Has it been a while si…

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194 | The Mark of Athena Ch. 27–28 w/ Sequoia Simone 1:16:40

2M ago1:16:40

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Sequoia Simone AKA the co-creator of our new podcast, Professional Talkers, makes her glorious return to TNO to discuss our heroes meeting THE HERO in Heroes of Olympus Book 3! Topics include: Jeremy Bearemy, podcast logistics, Salt Lake City, Coney Island, Snakes by the Ocean, Mayor of Tangent Town, tromping, The Avril Lavigne Theory, Canadian Tha…