Bedste SMAC-podcasts (2025)

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231. Avatar: Fire & Ash Review 1:07:05

2d ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Josh & Alex return to Pandora and review the latest installment in James Cameron's sci-fi epic and first trilogy. Intro (0:00) No On 15! Allcast promo (1:53) Non-spoiler Avatar Fire & Ash review (3:16) Spoilers for Avatar Fire & Ash (23:04) Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer campaign (1:00:05) Goodbyes & social media plugs (1:04:39) Please remember …

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Fundamentals Are The New King of Crypto | Smac & Noah Goldberg 1:03:08

11d ago1:03:08

1:03:08

This week, Noah from Theia & Smac from Compound discuss why crypto’s next chapter won’t be powered by hype alone. They explain how valuations, narratives, fund structures, and real cash-flow durability are reshaping the industry, and why investors must adapt to a world where fundamentals finally matter. Enjoy!—Follow Noah: https://x.com/tradernoah …

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Our 2026 Predictions 1:30:45

4h ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Welcome to our final weekly roundup of the year! In this episode we reflect on our 2025 predictions before deep diving into our 2026 predictions. We discuss what to expect for stablecoins, prediction markets, the equity vs token debate & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https:…

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The State of Crypto, 2026 Predictions & Espresso's Token Launch | Jill Gunter 57:02

4d ago57:02

57:02

This week, Jill Gunter from Espresso joins the show to discuss the state of crypto today. We deep dive into how has crypto evolved, why privacy matters, predictions for 2026, will Espresso launch a token & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jill: https://x.com/jillgun Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Joi…

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Is 2025 Crypto's Dot-com Moment? | Weekly Roundup 1:03:04

7d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

This week, we discuss whether 2025 marks crypto’s dot-com moment. We deep dive into how to allocate capital as crypto and fintech continue to merge, crypto’s token-vs-equity dilemma, Coinbase’s recent product releases, who wins the stablecoin race and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow…

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Hivemind: Crypto Is Dead with Dougie DeLuca 48:38

8d ago48:38

48:38

This week, Dougie DeLuca joins the Hivemind team to discuss his recent piece "Crypto Is Dead". We deep dive into the shift that is happening within crypto as we head into 2026, why is sentiment so bad, where to allocate in 2026, where crypto has found PMF and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dougie: https://x.com/DougieDeLuca Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMar…

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230. Wake Up Dead Man review 55:52

10d ago55:52

55:52

Josh and Alex break out their magnifying glasses to try and deduce the latest Benoit Blanc mystery in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Intro (0:00) Why no Star Wars sequel trilogy conversation? (1:07) Why Josh doesn't like the Packers all-white uniforms (6:23) Movie Wire Promo (10:00) Our Instagram is gone! (10:15) Wake Up Dead Man review (13…

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Tempo Testnet Goes Live, Burnout In Crypto, and Farcaster’s Pivot | Weekly Roundup 1:03:10

14d ago1:03:10

1:03:10

This week, we discuss Polymarket data accuracy, VC involvement in portfolio companies, Paradigm’s Tempo testnet launch, reflections on burnout in crypto, and Farcaster’s pivot. Enjoy! – Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod…

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229. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 & Zootopia 2 1:05:44

17d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Josh went and saw Zootopia 2, while Alex saw the brand new Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Intro (0:00) Five Nights at Freddy's 2 w/Slade providing context (1:29) I Have Some Notes promo (23:13) Zootopia 2 (24:29) WB/Netflix merger, Goodbyes and social media plugs (59:49) Please remember to check out I Have Some Notes, join our Discord!…

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Institutional Flows Will Overpower the 4-Year Cycle | Matt Hougan 51:34

18d ago51:34

51:34

This week, CIO of Bitwise Matt Hougan joins the show to discuss fading the power of the four-year cycle, the accelerating wave of institutional adoption, and whether Strategy selling its Bitcoin is a real risk. Matt also weighs in on the Santi-Haseeb L1 debate, balancing token value with investment, and what he thinks drives the next phase of growt…

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Ethereum’s Valuation, Saylor’s Next Move, and Prediction Markets | Weekly Roundup 1:19:19

21d ago1:19:19

1:19:19

This week, Santi and Rob discuss market volatility, MicroStrategy’s financial health, and Ethereum’s valuation. They also dive into current macro conditions, recent Tether FUD, and prediction markets. Enjoy! – Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://…

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Hivemind: Have We Bottomed, Bitcoin's Quantum Threat & Hyperliquid Unlocks 52:30

22d ago52:30

52:30

This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the current state of markets as Bitcoin looks to stabalize around $90k. We deep dive into the path forward for Microstategy, is quantum actually a threat to Bitcoin, the rise of AI agents, prediciton markets & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ceteris: ⁠https://x.com/ceterispar1bus⁠ Follow Jason: ⁠https://x.com/3xliqui…

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Quadrillions: Privacy or Perish | Eli Ben-Sasson, Shaul Kfir, & Eric Saraniecki 50:18

23d ago50:18

50:18

In this episode, we discuss why privacy is critical for TradFi adoption, crypto’s privacy solutions today, and how privacy unlocks institutional adoption of crypto, ultimately bringing quadrillions onchain. -- Quadrillions brings together the voices defining the next era of finance. From institutional rails to stablecoins and privacy, the series di…

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228. Friends of the Pod: Nerd Ranks w/Stephen 1:22:17

23d ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Josh and Alex take a moment to talk with Stephen from the Nerd Ranks podcast about everything under the sun, including their podcast, and what makes their nerd heart sing. Intro (0:00) The shared love for Zombies Ate My Neighbors (4:48) Stephen, what'cha doin'? (7:27) What inspired the creation of Nerd Ranks? (8:36) Where is Stephen's happy nerd pl…

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Monad Founder: The Next Chapter For Monad | Keone Hon 55:25

25d ago55:25

55:25

This week, Keone Hon joins the show to discuss the recent launch of Monad. We deep dive into Monad's ICO, launching on Coinbase, the state of airdrops in crypto today, do we need another L1, whether public vs corporate chains are competitors and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Keone: https://x.com/keoneHD Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Emp…

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Klarna Launches A Stablecoin, Hyperliquid Perps & The Prediction Market Wars | Weekly Roundup 1:30:40

28d ago1:30:40

1:30:40

This week, we're back to discuss the top stories of the week. We deep dive into Klarna's stablecoin launch, the state of crypto VC, Hyperliquid's launch of equity perps & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepo…

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227. Wicked: For Good 59:54

1M ago59:54

59:54

Josh and Alex reunite with Justin from the Movie Wire to review Wicked For Good Intro (0:00) gaming Views promo (2:59) Wicked For Good review (3:37) Goodbyes and social media plugs (57:22) Please remember to check out Gaming Views, join our Discord and check out our merch store!Af Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

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How to Trade Crypto Cycles with Raoul Pal 1:03:52

1M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This week, Raoul Pal joins the show to discuss the current state of markets. As crypto & equities face their first significant sell off since the April lows, we deep dive into what's next for markets. Raoul discusses why he believes there's a wave of liquidity coming in 2026, how to trade crypto cycles, valuing crypto networks, has the DAT bubble b…

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Market Sell Off, State of Crypto VC & Why Your Coin Isn't Pumping | Weekly Roundup 1:05:14

1M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

This week, Rob & Santi are back to discuss the top stories of the week. We deep dive into the recent panic in markets, Santi's piece on crypto valuations, the state of crypto venture, Aave's app launch & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join…

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Hivemind: Can Crypto Bounce, Monad's ICO & The Perp Opportunity 56:07

1M ago56:07

56:07

This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the recent market price action as BTC struggles to regain $95k. We then deep dive into why is Zcash ripping, the 10/10 leverage hangover, the perps opportunity, crypto's onboarding problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ceteris: ⁠https://x.com/ceterispar1bus⁠ Follow LTR: https://x.com/0xLTR Follow Jason: ⁠https://…

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Quadrillions: You’re Already Late | Mike Belshe, Justin Peterson & Eric Saraniecki 56:48

1M ago56:48

56:48

In this episode, we cover institutional crypto adoption, stablecoins’ interplay with treasuries and 24/7 repo financing on Canton, the risks associated with wrapped assets and stablecoin fragmentation, and 2026 expectations for broader, client-driven OTC and onchain activity. -- Quadrillions brings together the voices defining the next era of finan…

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226. The News w/Josh 30:16

1M ago30:16

30:16

Josh flies solo this week to discuss the biggest news and trailers announced in the last few weeks. Intro (0:00) Game Club Pod promo (0:55) Disney planning to introduce generative ai into the Disney+ platform (2:48) Alien: Earth got a renewal?! (6:44) Gremlins 3 announced (9:48) Avengers: Doomsday trailer confirmed to play in front of Avatar: Fire …

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Bitcoin Breaks $95k, Crypto’s Valuation Problem & The Path To Real Onchain Users 1:07:59

1M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

This week, Santi joined Jonah & Avi on the 1000x podcast to discuss Bitcoin breaking $95k, why crypto valuations are struggling, how AI and traditional markets offer better value and clearer cash-flow stories, and why the next era of winners will be real applications, not infrastructure. Enjoy! – Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with…

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State of The Market, Monad's ICO & The Stablecoin Gold Rush | Weekly Roundup 1:20:11

1M ago1:20:11

1:20:11

This week, Rob & Santi are back to discuss the top stories of the week. We deep dive into the current state of markets, why Coinbase called off their BVNK acquisition, Uniswap's fee switch proposal, Monad's ICO, the bursting of the DAT bubble & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire:…

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225. Predator Badlands 46:37

1M ago46:37

46:37

It's a special all-guest episode of Talking SMAC! Antonio (the Josh for this week) and Justin (the Alex for this week) from Back 2 the Balcony fill in to give a full-SPOILER review Predator Badlands! Don't forget to support Antonio and Justin's respective solo podcasts, as well. Click here to check out the Cultworthy and the Movie Wire. Please join…

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Phantom CEO: The Next Chapter For Phantom | Brandon Millman & Donnie Dinch 1:25:52

2M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

This week Brandon Millman & Donnie Dinch join the show to discuss the past, present & future of Phantom. We deep dive into why did Brandon originally build Phantom, recent M&A activity, building perps, how does Phantom generate revenue, will Phantom IPO & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/BChillman Follow Donnie: https://x.com/donnie Fo…

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Finding Alpha In Crypto, Mamdani Wins & The AI Gold Rush | Weekly Roundup 1:14:59

2M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

This week, Pranav Kanade joins the show to discuss the current state of markets. We deep dive into how Pranav finds alpha in crypto, Mamdani's win in NY, have we topped, are L1s overpriced, why the hot money is in AI & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Pranav: https://x.com/vaneckpk Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYan…

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Quadrillions: Unlocking Quadrillions | Don Wilson & Yuval Rooz 1:04:36

2M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

In this kickoff episode, we draw the big picture of how TradFi is a multiplier for crypto, the barriers to TradFi adoption, and how crypto can overcome - or is already overcoming - those barriers. This is the path to quadrillions moving onchain. -- Quadrillions brings together the voices defining the next era of finance. From institutional rails to…

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224. What'cha Doin'? XII 1:35:06

2M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

Josh, Alex & Matt come together to answer our favorite question: What'cha Doin'? Intro (0:00) Cultworthy promo (3:06) Matt: Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 3 (4:50) Alex: Blair Witch franchise deep dive (22:26) Josh: Nobody Wants This (35:56) Alex: Chad Powers (41:27) Matt: Pokémon Legends Z-A (54:16) Alex goes nuclear (1:01:39) Josh: Alien: Ea…

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War Stories From a Crypto Founder | Kain Warwick 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

This week, Kain Warwick joins the show to discuss building Infinex and the march towards TGE. We deep dive into Kain's experience building in crypto, the next stage for Infinex, taking down CEXs, running a startup, dealing with drug addiction & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Kain: https://x.com/kaiynne Follow Jason: ⁠https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empi…

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Crypto’s in a 20-Year Secular Bull Market | Weekly Roundup 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

This week, we discuss why Blockworks decided to shut down its news room. We then dive into why 2025 marks the start of a new chapter for the crypto industry, why we're still in a bull market, MegaETH's ICO, recent IPOs, M&A and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/Jas…

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Hivemind: Crypto's Leverage Hangover, Hyperliquid's Resurgance & What's Next for Markets? 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the current state of the market as crypto's recovers from it's post October leverage unwind. We deep dive into what's outperforming, analogies to the dot com bubble vs today, Zcash's outperformance, max pain for altcoins & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from David Canellis…

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223. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Driveway Beers Arc 1:45:47

2M ago1:45:47

1:45:47

Josh is joined by Slade from Driveway Beers Studios (and eventually Luis, too,) to discuss the newly released Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc. The next chapter in the Chainsaw Man anime, as previously discussed on the pod. Disclaimer - Harsh editing (0:00) Intro/Welcome back, Slade (1:04) Previously on Talking SMAC... (4:59) Chainsaw Man - The M…

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Is the Cycle Over, Portfolio Psychology, & Prediction Market Alpha 40:12

2M ago40:12

40:12

This week, Jonah & Avi from the 1000x podcast join Jason live in the Blockworks studio to discuss whether the crypto cycle is truly over, OGs selling vs new whales entering, and how we manage our portfolios. We also dive into Robinhood’s long-term potential, our favorite crypto projects, finding edge in prediction markets and much more. Enjoy! -- G…

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Was Coinbase's Echo Acquisition a Good Deal? | Weekly Roundup 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

This week, we break down Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of Echo and debate whether it was a good deal or not. We also dive into other top stories, including FalconX’s acquisition of 21Shares, Tempo’s $500 million raise, the latest developments in prediction markets, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.…

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222. 'That's Not How It Went Down' Interview 1:19:48

2M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Josh and Alex are joined by Elliot and Lewis from the That's Not How It Went Down podcast. Intro (0:00) What is "That's Not How It Went Down" about? (5:29) Alex and Josh pitch future TNHIWD episode topics (18:26) Alex disallows a couple movies, Josh disagrees (23:23) How do they come up with movies for their podcast? (27:19) Comfort watch movies/ge…

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Inside Coinbase’s $375m Acquisition of Echo | Shan Aggarwal 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

This week, we’re joined by Coinbase’s Chief Business Officer, Shan Aggarwal, to discuss their acquisition of Echo. We dive into Coinbase’s strategy to bring capital markets onchain, Echo’s role in compliant onchain fundraising, integration of acquired teams, tokenized equities, prediction markets, and Coinbase’s broader goal of becoming an all-enco…

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DAS Takeaways, Crypto’s Largest Liquidation Ever & Have We Peaked? | Weekly Roundup 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

This week we discuss the fallout after crypto's largest ever liquidation event. We deep dive into the problem with crypto's market structure, has the DAT bubble burst, Binance's listing process, takeaways from DAS & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz F…

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Hivemind: Record Liquidations, Auto-Deleveraging, & Biggest Post-Crash Winners & Losers 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

This week, the Hivemind team breaks down Friday’s insane crypto crash, the auto-deleveraging across exchanges, USDe’s sudden depeg, and the biggest post-crash winners and losers. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire -…

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221. Tron Ares & 2025 Legasequels 52:58

2M ago52:58

52:58

Return to the grid and escape the grid! Alex & Justin take on the Programs and review Tron Ares Daft Punk vs NIN! They also touch on John Candy documentary: I like me, and 2025 legasequel-boots Final Destination: Bloodlines, M3gan 2.0, and The Naked Gun Please remember to check out the Casting Views podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch…

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Kalshi CEO’s Bold Vision For The Future of Markets | Tarek Mansour 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

This week, Tarek Mansour Co-founder & CEO of Kalshi joins the show to discuss the next chapter for one of the fastest growing start ups in the U.S. We deep dive into the Kalshi origin story, how media and markets are evolving, the opportunity for prediction markets, advice for founders and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tarek: https://x.com/mansourtarek_ F…

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LIVE | Market Crash: What Happened and What’s Next 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

In this bonus live interview, Doug Colkitt joins the stream to unpack the crypto market's most severe wave of liquidations on record. We'll get into what fueled the crash, how auto-deleveraging works, and what it means for the rest of the cycle. Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod Follow Doug: https:/…

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Polymarket's $2B Deal with ICE Changes Everything | Weekly Roundup 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

This week we discuss Polymarket's $2B deal with ICE and how it impacts the future of prediction markets. We then deep dive into the stablecoin duopoly, advice for founders, is it BNB season, crypto's next breakout consumer app & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/Ja…

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220. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

The Nostalgiathon closes out with Josh and Alex celebrating the 35th anniversary of the first live-action adaptation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Intro/Josh's big announcement (0:00) 2 Blokes from Blighty promo (3:05) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) conversation (3:57) Social media plugs, goodbyes and a special message (1:04:34) Please r…

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Why This Billionaire is All In on Crypto, AI & Psychedelics | Christian Angermayer 1:38:02

3M ago1:38:02

1:38:02

This week Christian Angermayer joins the show to discuss the future of crypto, AI & psychedelics. We deep dive into Christian's past during the European debt crisis, why AI & robotics will completely reshape the labor force, Christian's 5 key investment themes, the controversial enhanced games & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Christian: https://x.com/C_Ang…

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Mike Dudas on Uptober and the Continued Bull Market 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

This week Mike Dudas joins the show to discuss why he thinks this cycle is still just getting started. We deep dive into Mike's thesis when it comes to investing in crypto, his biggest winners this cycle, Flying Tulip's new model for raising capital, stablecoins, NFTs & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/mdudas Follow Santi: https://x.com/s…

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Hivemind: State of The Market, Hyperliquid, Plasma & Tether's $500B Valuation 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

This week, the Hivemind team discusses their current market outlook as crypto starts to recover after a large leverage flush last week. We deep dive into why are SOL DAT volumes so low, the Plasma token launch, Tether's $500B valuation, the perp DEX wars & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ceteris: ⁠https://x.com/ceterispar1bus⁠ Follow Duncan: https://x.com/F…

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Crypto In 2025, Is DAT Season Over & Market Outlook With Jordi Alexander 18:17

3M ago18:17

18:17

This week Jordi Alexander joins the show live from the Origin Summit, hosted by Story and Blockworks alongside Forward Guidance host Felix Jauvin. We deep dive into where are we in the cycle, is DAT season over, finding opportunity as an investor & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jordi: https://x.com/gametheorizing Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Foll…

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219. Die Hard with a Vengeance 56:46

3M ago56:46

56:46

Josh and Alex hail a cab to save the day and watch the divisive 'Die Hard with a Vengeance' Intro (0:00) Super Familiar with the Wilsons promo (2:19) Die Hard with a Vengeance discussion (2:48) Social media plugs and goodbyes (54:33) Please remember to check out the Super Familiar with the Wilsons podcast, join our Discord and check out our merch s…

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The Art of Trading and Galaxy’s Next Chapter | Mike Novogratz 1:13:23

3M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

This week Mike Novogratz joins the show to reflect on his path from a successful trading career to building and running Galaxy. We deep dive into the state of markets, what defines the most successful macro traders, Galaxy's AI data center opportunity, running a public company & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/novogratz Follow Jason: htt…

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