Podcast appearances and mentions of bell curve

At a time when faith and culture are colliding across America, Charles Murray, renowned policy analyst and bestselling author of Coming Apart and The Bell Curve, joins Scot Bertram to discuss his deeply personal new book, Taking Religion Seriously. Murray shares his intellectual and spiritual journey from decades of agnosticism to a thoughtful belief in God and Christianity. He reflects on how science, philosophy, and moral reasoning led him to reconsider faith in a modern, skeptical age, and why religion still holds profound meaning for America's future.

At a time when faith and culture are colliding across America, Charles Murray, renowned policy analyst and bestselling author of Coming Apart and The Bell Curve, joins Scot Bertram to discuss his deeply personal new book, Taking Religion Seriously. Murray shares his intellectual and spiritual journey from decades of agnosticism to a thoughtful belief in God and Christianity. He reflects on how science, philosophy, and moral reasoning led him to reconsider faith in a modern, skeptical age, and why religion still holds profound meaning for America's future.

Political scientist Charles Murray has written many well-known books over the course of his lifetime.Many of his works—including “Losing Ground,” “The Bell Curve,” and “Coming Apart”—have deeply influenced the intellectual discourse and zeitgeist of our times and provoked heated debate about the roots of major social problems in America.His latest book covers a topic that he has never covered deeply before: religion.Murray writes in the foreword of his book “Taking Religion Seriously,” “Millions are like me when it comes to religion: well-educated and successful people for whom religion has been irrelevant. We grew up in secular households or drifted away from the faiths in which we were raised and never looked back. For them, I think I have a story worth telling.”In our conversation, he recounts how he slowly came to question his assumption that there was nothing in religion for him.He began to grapple with questions such as: How did life come to be? Why is there something rather than nothing? What happens to purely secular societies? What happens to art that no longer acknowledges beauty, truth, and the good?He said: “I finished the book by comparing myself to a kid whose nose is pressed against the glass watching a party that's going on inside that he can't join. I have had the good fortune to meet a number of people who have had a very full, rich spiritual experience. ... I look at the kind of people they are, and I say to myself: I want more of that.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Michael Shermer sits down with Charles Murray (author of The Bell Curve, Coming Apart, and now Taking Religion Seriously) for a riveting 100-minute conversation about Murray's late-life turn from Harvard-bred agnosticism (“Smart people don't believe that stuff anymore”) to Bayesian theism (“I put the afterlife at just over 50%”). This wide-ranging discussion explores the evidence for the existence of God and the afterlife, the problem of evil, and the historical growth of Christianity. They also delve into topics such as the nature of consciousness, terminal lucidity, and even evolutionary vs. religious perspectives on love. A thought-provoking exploration for skeptics, seekers, and anyone wondering whether the universe has a purpose. Charles Murray is a policy analyst educated at Harvard and MIT and currently serves as the Hayek Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. He is the author of several influential books, including the controversial The Bell Curve, Coming Apart, and Facing Reality. His most recent book is Taking Religion Seriously.

This week, Mippo dives into current crypto market sentiment, bullish macro trends, potential 2026 market shifts, rising barriers to entry in crypto sectors, and consolidation among exchanges. He also unpacks Ribbit Capital's thesis linking AI and crypto, Coinbase's acquisition of Echo, and renewed optimism for U.S. crypto regulation through the CLARITY Act. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Bitcoin OI Drops: Forward Returns Analysis: https://x.com/valterebelo/status/1981356384894451752 Trump Pardons CZ: https://blockworks.co/news/trump-pardons-changpeng-zhao Ribbit Capital: Token Letter: https://www.ribbitcap.com/knowledge Coinbase Acquires Echo: https://blockworks.co/news/coinbase-acquires-echo -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:48) Market Outlook (3:40) How Will Markets Look in 2026? (11:40) Katana Ad (12:09) The Next Wave of Infrastructure (13:37) The Token Revolution (23:29) Katana Ad (24:06) Coinbase Acquires Echo (30:32) The CLARITY Act -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comCharles is a writer, social scientist, and longtime friend. He currently holds the F.A. Hayek Chair Emeritus in Cultural Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. His many books include Losing Ground, The Bell Curve (co-authored with Richard Herrnstein), Coming Apart, Facing Reality, and Human Diversity (which we discussed on the Dishcast in 2021). His new book is Taking Religion Seriously. If you think you know who Charles is from the way the MSM has described him for years, this conversation may surprise.For two clips of our convo — on how science has revived old ideas of God over the past several decades, and the connection between psychedelics and agape — head to our YouTube page. (Charles is the second guest we've had who has come out as an LSD experimenter on the show; Rod Dreher was the other one.)Other topics: how Charles lived for decades without a “God-sized hole”; the security and comfort of modern life; when death and suffering was far more common; the 24/7 distractions of today; meditation retreats; Charles learning TM in Thailand; Quakerism and his wife Catherine's discovery that she loved her child “more than evolution requires”; how religiosity falls on a bell curve; my Irish grandmother's faith; “why is there something rather than nothing?”; the Big Bang and fine-tuning; logos; multiverses; the materialism of Dawkins et al; the evolutionary role of religion; CS Lewis; the Golden Rule; pure altruism; the transcendence in nature; near-death experiences; dementia and terminal lucidity; consciousness outside the brain; the soul; the collective consciousness in Buddhism; the strange details of the Gospels; the feminism of Jesus; the adulteress he saved; how grace is contagious; the Nativity; crucifixion and the Resurrection; the Jefferson Bible; the sacraments; the doubt in faith; Oakeshott; “Why We Should Say Yes to Drugs”; my HIV diagnosis; theodicy; Camus; TS Eliot; transhumanism, and the boredom of too much life.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, Mark Halperin on the domestic front, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

On this week's Roundup, we discuss gold's new highs, and the implications this has for Bitcoin and crypto markets. We also unpack institutional crypto adoption, stablecoin-driven innovation, market liquidations, CeFi vs. DeFi resilience, and rising interest in prediction markets and tokenized financial systems. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- The Canton Network is the only public, permissionless blockchain built for institutional finance— combining privacy, compliance, and scalability. It enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement across asset classes on a shared, interoperable infrastructure. It's the link between the promise of blockchain and the power of global finance, making finance flow as it should.  Learn more about the Canton Network here: https://www.canton.network/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=cantonprivacy&utm_id=blockworks -- Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:16) Gold Hits All Time High (16:04) Katana Ad (16:34) Stablecoin Adoptions Impact On Sentiment (29:05) Katana Canton Ad (30:20)  Historic Liquidations In Crypto Markets (49:45) Thoughts on Predictions Markets -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This episode is the second in our occasional series on important, controversial, or unusually relevant conservative texts from the recent past. Here we take up Charles Murray's 2012 book, Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010. With its focus on the ascendence of a new "cognitive elite," cultural divides, and the pathologies afflicting working and lower class whites, the book might seem prophetic of the Age of Trump — but the reality is more complicated. Murray's oversights, it turns out, are as interesting as his insights. We walk listeners through Murray's account of how America "came apart," take the test he provides to see how thick our class/cultural bubbles are, then rip into the moralizing prescriptions with which he concludes the book. Along the way we discuss Murray as an emblematic success story of the right-wing welfare state and intellectual pipeline, revisit his obsession with race and IQ, and more!Sources:Charles Murray, Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010 (2012)— Human Accomplishment: The Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B.C. to 1950 (2003)— Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980 (1984)Jason DeParle, "Daring Research or 'Social Science Pornography'? Charles Murray," New York Times, Oct 9, 1994Jane Mayer, Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right (2016)Pew Research Center, "Religious Landscape Study," Feb 26, 2025Quinn Slobodian & Stuart Schrader, "The White Man, Unburdened," The Baffler, July 2018"Do you live in a bubble? A quiz." PBS Newshour, Mar 24, 2016. ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

This week, we discuss Bitcoin's seasonal trends, venture capital flows in crypto and AI, Flying Tulip's $200M seed round, Keel's debut on Solana, Stripe's Open Issuance, and Cloudflare's NET dollar. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod   -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code BELL100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:01) Bitcoin Seasonality (10:13) Capital Flows in Crypto vs AI (27:27) Katana Ad (27:56) Flying Tulip's Seed Round (36:50) Keel's Debut (46:02) Katana Ad (46:40) Stripe's Open Issuance (54:01) Cloudflare Introduces NET Dollar -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Brought to you by Diesel David and Main Street Warriors In this episode of Cherokee Business Radio, host Joshua Kornitsky welcomes guests Robert Lee, founder of The Lesix Agency, Tiana Neal, CEO of Transcenders Consulting Group, and Farrell Middleton, Owner of The Bell Curve of Life. The conversation explores each guest's unique journey and insights into business growth […]

Brought to you by Diesel David and Main Street Warriors In this episode of Cherokee Business Radio, host Joshua Kornitsky welcomes guests Robert Lee, founder of The Lesix Agency, Tiana Neal, CEO of Transcenders Consulting Group, and Farrell Middleton, Owner of The Bell Curve of Life. The conversation explores each guest's unique journey and insights into business growth […] The post Building a Performer Environment: Transforming Professional Practices for Lasting Success appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode, we discuss Vitalik's “low-risk DeFi” blog post, unpack Hasu and Jon Charbonneau's HYPE supply-reduction proposal, and take a look at post-GENIUS Act stablecoin momentum. We also compare AI's surge with crypto market performance, and close the episode with discussion on Tether's $500B raise. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Low-risk DeFi Can Be For Ethereum What Search Was For Google: https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2025/09/21/low_risk_defi.html Proposal to Reduce HYPE Total Supply By 45%: https://x.com/jon_charb/status/1970117627017105554 Ethereum Validator Queue: https://www.validatorqueue.com/ -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod   -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code BELL100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (4:10) Vitalik's Blog On Low-Risk DeFi For Ethereum (25:07) Katana Ad (25:36) Should HYPE's Total Supply Be Reduced? (36:38) Activity In The Stablecoin Market (41:00) Katana Ad (41:37) Crypto vs AI Performance (54:57) Tether's Major Capital Raise -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we're joined by Pranav Raval, Head of Core Infra at Aptos Labs, to discuss Shelby, a decentralized hot storage network designed to monetize reads, enable scalable data use, and support applications like streaming, ads, and AI. Pranav explains its architecture, cross-chain integration, and creator economy potential, while highlighting Aptos's role as the coordination layer. Thanks for tuning in -- Follow Shelby: https://x.com/shelbyserves Follow Pranav: https://x.com/rpranav Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:17) The L1 Landscape Today (4:37) Combining Silicon Valley & Wall Street (8:38) What Does Shelby Enable? (11:24) Understanding Shelby (24:04) Utilizing DoubleZero (25:51) Other Services (28:50) Shelby Architecture Layers (34:26) Why Make Shelby Its Own Layer? (37:23) Enabling the Creator Economy (43:54) Closing Comments -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger discuss the long afterlife of eugenics, from sociobiology and The Bell Curve to today's online right.This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit compactmag.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit compactmag.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's Roundup, the Bell Curve crew reunites after six weeks to break down the ongoing evolution of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, the shifting stablecoin landscape with HyperLiquid's USDH, the debut of Stripe-backed Tempo and the broader “corporate chain” debate, and much more. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod   -- Follow Michael: https://x.com/im_manderson   Follow Vance: https://x.com/pythianism   Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_   Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9⁠  Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3pQTfmD ⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH⁠  Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ ⁠ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: ⁠https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx ⁠ -- Timestamps: (0:00) We're Back! (1:48) Is the DAT Trade Over? (9:44) Token Launch Experimentation (11:33) Generating Real Yield (15:10) Solana DATs (17:42) Katana Ad (18:11) Rebuilding Around Stablecoins (21:08) Why Are We Tokenizing? (22:24) Hyperliquid & USDH (30:56) Regulation & Market Structure (33:46) Katana Ad (34:23) Where Are We in the Cycles? (36:40) Compliance & Regulatory Clarity (41:03) Crypto's (d)Evolution (44:45) Tempo & Corporate Chains (59:39) Spiritual Bear Market? (1:01:15) The World is Weird (1:03:35) AI Bubble (1:05:49) Base Teasing Token Launch (1:08:13) Rate Cuts & DeFi Supercycle -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

How do you move people from the middle of the bell curve to the top? Coach and 36-year homebuilding veteran Farrell Middleton breaks down his “A Performer / A Environment” framework: practical ways leaders can create cultures where average performers become exceptional and top performers want to stay.What you'll learn: -The 20-60-20 bell curve (and why the middle matters most)-The 7-part A-Environment Blueprint: Vision, Leadership, Structure, Commitment, Discipline, Communication, Relationships-Soft-skills that drive hard results: defining reality, delegating well, and communicating clearly-How to spot a “C” environment, and actionable steps to turn it into an “A”-Managing up, navigating toxic pockets, and protecting your own attitude and routinesAbout our guest: Farrell is the founder of The Bell Curve of Life, author of A Performer / A Environment, and a longtime Atlanta-area homebuilding leader. Learn more at TheBellCurveOfLife.com and find his book on Amazon/Audible.—

In this powerful episode, StreTch and Caspar pull back the curtain on the Warrior to King Framework — a nine-week rite of passage designed to help men in midlife move beyond burnout, disconnection, and autopilot into clarity, purpose, and legacy.Together, they share the personal breakthroughs they experienced while testing the program themselves: letting go of the relentless “Warrior” energy that drives achievement at all costs, uncovering core values, creating aligned visions, and building a simple plan for daily life. They explore why midlife feels like a turning point, how societal expectations shape men's identities, and why the King archetype is the key to fulfilment in the second half of life. If you've ticked all the boxes of success but still feel something's missing, this episode will help you see midlife not as a crisis, but as an initiation, an opportunity to lead, give back, and live with intention.Apply Now: Warrior to King Framework Beta Application: https://forms.gle/jbTSQsq8JtS8Rv1P9 Book A Call With Caspar: calendly.com/cfcchittenden/45mimBook A Call With StreTch: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2JxjmYN49MS_6Enm0gDV7fhdVG4TnpAhBNG1Nh7B_vQY4WVntrBOVi1mb8ucHO-nvYNYdoszkm TAKEWAYS:1. Midlife isn't decline — it's a transition. Men often feel something is “off” in midlife, but this isn't failure. It's an initiation into a new stage of life.2. Warrior energy eventually burns us out. The relentless drive to push, strive, and win every battle works in our 20s and 30s, but it's unsustainable in midlife.3. The King archetype offers a new way forward. The King still has the Warrior inside him, but he leads with strategy, wisdom, and purpose — not just force.4. Societal values can clash with personal values. Many men climb the ladder of success only to realise it's leaning against the wrong wall. Alignment comes from uncovering your own values, not the ones handed down by parents, peers, or culture.5. Rites of passage are missing in modern life. Traditional cultures marked transitions (boy → warrior, warrior → elder/king). Without these rituals, men often feel lost at midlife.6. The Warrior to King Framework is built on three stages:Separation: Letting go of old beliefs and identities.Challenge: Facing the inner work (values, vision, identity).Reintegration: Embodying the new identity with daily practices.7. Identity shift is the core of change. Real transformation comes from stepping into a new way of being, not just adding more habits, workouts, or hacks.8. Autopilot leads to regret. Without conscious change, men risk living the next 10–20 years repeating old patterns and missing out on fulfillment.9. Slowing down creates clarity. Progress doesn't only come from grinding harder. The biggest breakthroughs come from slowing down, reflecting, and realigning.10. Presence over pressure.The King's power comes from being present — with health, family, purpose, and legacy — rather than constantly chasing more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Warrior to King Framework07:57 The Bell Curve of Life and Redefining Success17:25 The Warrior to King Transition26:06 Rites of Passage and Identity Shifts31:23 The Framework: Separation, Challenge, and Reintegration41:04 The Journey into the Arena50:08 The Breakthrough Moments in the Framework01:00:06 Shifting Identity and Daily Practices01:20:08 Introduction to the Warrior to King Framework

Bell Curve is taking a short summer break while the team recharges and enjoys some vacation time. We'll be back with brand new episodes in September on our usual schedule. In the meantime, we didn't want to leave you hanging, so we've pulled together some of our favorite conversations from past episodes — the moments you loved, and the ones worth hearing again. Enjoy the highlights, and we'll see you in September with fresh content! -- Resources Hyperliquid's Bold Vision For DeFi: https://youtu.be/xHGKv0Cx7ao How Bitcoin Prepared Us For the Memecoin Era: https://youtu.be/ITQE2a8hZZg Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Treasury Companies:https://youtu.be/DxyEE_G_3Wk Entering Ethereum's New Era: https://youtu.be/P1GjDXrE-OQ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more.  Go to app.katana.network to check it out.  -- EigenLayer just launched EigenCloud - the infrastructure powering crypto's "cloud era." Like AWS transformed the internet, EigenCloud gives any developer cloud-grade programmability with crypto-grade verifiability. EIGEN stakers earn from the entire verifiable economy flywheel. Follow @eigenlayer on X to learn more. This is not financial advice.  Investing in blockchain-based assets like the EIGEN token involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. By participating, you are agreeing to EigenCloud's terms and conditions apply. -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code BELL100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:58) Hyperliquid's Bold Vision For DeFi (13:33) Ads (Katana & Eigen) (14:27) How Bitcoin Prepared Us For the Memecoin Era (24:49) Ads (Katana & Eigen) (26:23) Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Treasury Companies (34:23) Entering Ethereum's New Era -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

How can individuals “move the needle” on their careers and achieve higher performance at work? Farrell Middleton, president of The Bell Curve of Life, joins Host Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss how his new book, A Performer/A Environment, presents working professionals with the tools they need to make meaningful growth in the workplace. The 20-60-20 Principle In A Performer/A Environment, Middleton dives into the “bell curve” pattern that comprises working professionals. The upper category of workers makes up 20%, then 60% is in the middle and 20% are in the lower category. He looks at factors such as behavior, skills, performance and results to empower individuals in the middle 60% and lower 20% to make improvements in life that matter to them. Middleton said, “These [changes] have to make a difference to them and those closest to them.” Through The Bell Curve of Life and the book, Middleton offers a powerful framework for professionals to pinpoint and cultivate the most crucial aspects of their lives. His core mission is to empower individuals to reach the “top 20% of what matters most to them.” Building Industry Reflections “I think everybody has a skill set of some sort,” said Middleton. “They just need to find it.” A Performer/A Environment draws on Middleton's 36-year career in the building industry, and he reflects on several take-aways from his time in the industry, most notably the people he has met and his exposure to customer service. “I've had the privilege of working closely with people of all educational levels, from high-level to master's degrees in finance to people who never graduated from high school and everything in between,” said Middleton. “And every one of them, no matter their station, has stories of success and stories of failure, like we all do.” In the homebuilding industry, customer service is the vital link between a builder and a homebuyer. According to Middleton, this connection is only as strong as a company's internal communication. He argues that seamless and consistent internal communication is the key to effectively selling a product or service. The homebuilding process involves a series of critical handoffs, and each one must be handled with deliberate communication and careful consideration. When these internal transitions are smooth, the customer experience is enhanced and the company's reputation for reliability and quality is strengthened. “We just don't realize the impact that our performance has on other people,” said Middleton. “We can take a step back and everybody can say, ‘Hey, if what I'm doing right now is going to negatively impact somebody down the line, maybe I could do a little bit better?'” Communication and Relationship-Building Middleton says the number one issue he sees through his program is individuals not listening. No one has all of the answers, but communication and building relationships with coworkers and industry peers are great ways to learn new skills. Middleton explains, “If someone becomes a better listener, they can automatically become a better leader.” They can do that tomorrow, without a doubt.” In A Performer/A Environment, professionals access everything they need to elevate their performance, from individual skills such as attitude and communication to the higher-level skills needed in management positions. When leaders adopt better skills, it trickles down to their associates as well. A healthy work environment, built on respect and strong communication, is also key to success. With improvements in these categories, a worker in the middle range can move to the upper, high-achieving tier with time and dedication. Middleton identifies three major characteristics of a “good” leader: A healthy vision for the business Remain approachable Willing to delegate tasks Ability to ID other leaders “Don't be scared of smart people,” said Middleton.

In this week's Roundup, we discuss the release of GPT-5, Trump's Fed Governor appointment and macro policy shifts, Trump's executive order to ease the path for private assets and crypto to be included in 401(k)s, Ethereum's institutional momentum, and emerging DeFi yield structures. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more.  Go to app.katana.network to check it out.  -- EigenLayer just launched EigenCloud - the infrastructure powering crypto's "cloud era." Like AWS transformed the internet, EigenCloud gives any developer cloud-grade programmability with crypto-grade verifiability. EIGEN stakers earn from the entire verifiable economy flywheel. Follow @eigenlayer on X to learn more. This is not financial advice.  Investing in blockchain-based assets like the EIGEN token involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. By participating, you are agreeing to EigenCloud's terms and conditions apply. -- Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:33) OpenAI Releases GBT-5 (12:47) Ads (Katana & Eigen) (13:41) Trump Appoints Stephen Miran as Fed Governor (19:48) Trump's 401k Exacutive Order (32:44) Ads (Katana & Eigen) (34:18) Tom Lee's Bullish Saga Continues (45:41) DeFi Catalysts -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we're joined by Maple Finance CEO and Co-Founder, Sid Powell, to discuss the evolving crypto credit landscape. We dive into the SEC's Project Crypto initiative, institutional demand, structural shifts in DeFi lending post-Genesis, the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins, market indicators of leverage buildup, and the path toward DeFi 2.0 with improved transparency, regulation, and scalability. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more.  Go to app.katana.network to check it out.  -- EigenLayer just launched EigenCloud - the infrastructure powering crypto's "cloud era." Like AWS transformed the internet, EigenCloud gives any developer cloud-grade programmability with crypto-grade verifiability. EIGEN stakers earn from the entire verifiable economy flywheel. Follow @eigenlayer on X to learn more. This is not financial advice.  Investing in blockchain-based assets like the EIGEN token involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. By participating, you are agreeing to EigenCloud's terms and conditions apply. -- Follow Sid: https://x.com/syrupsid Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:23) SEC Launches Project Crypto (7:20) Institutional Demand (9:58) Ads (Katana & Eigen) (10:52) The Lending Landscape Today (17:58) Borrowing to Short (21:03) Centralized Lenders (23:15) What is DeFi 2.0? (27:17) Ads (Katana & Eigen) (28:50) Crypto's Origination Landscape (35:14) Lending Flow (40:27) Regulatory Hurdles (42:39) Growth Vectors (50:21) Potential Market Convergence (57:08) Where is Leverage Building Up? (1:04:08) Checking Market Health -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Welcome back for the next journey of The Family Express Podcast with Kathryn de Bruin, LMFT and Ronda Evans, LMFT where our destination is resilient and connected families. Our guest today is Katie Humilde, MEd, Registered Psychologist in Edmonton, Canada. Our conversation traverses related topics of her journey into EFFT, the humanistic part of this humanistic therapy, and developing a systemic, attachment-based framework.Kathryn de Bruin is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer. Kathryn and Ronda are both licensed marriage and family therapists, EFT supervisors and therapists, and AAMFT Approved Supervisors.Katie Humilde can be reached at:You can follow Kathryn de Bruin, LMFTFacebook  YouTube  IG  Yelp  Google +  Twitter  WebsiteYou can follow Ronda Evans, LMFT Facebook   Facebook   IG  LinkedIn   WebsiteKatie Humilde can be reached at: katie@bettertogetherpsych.org 

Join Michale, Mike, Yano and Santi on stage and LIVE from PERMISSIONLESS IV as they break down crypto's breakout moment for this week's roundup! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Michael - https://x.com/im_manderson Follow Mike - https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Santi - https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Expansion! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe.Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Citrea is the first zero-knowledge rollup to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace and enable Bitcoin applications (₿apps). Citrea is optimistically verified by Bitcoin, offering the most Bitcoin-secured and native way to extend BTC's utility to DeFi. Learn more about Citrea: https://citrea.xyz/?utm_source=bellcurve&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=website_promo Follow Citrea on X/Twitter for the latest on its journey to mainnet: https://x.com/citrea_xyz Chapters: (00:00) Intro (01:25) The Growth of Prediction Markets (04:11) Polymarket vs Kalshi's Business Models (09:32) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (11:08) Is Crypto Forming Its Own Mag 7? (19:16) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (20:53) Global Capital Pools and the State of Venture (30:21) Bitcoin Dominance Is Up Only (36:21) Ads (Ledger, Citrea) (37:52) Verifiable Apps and the Effectiveness of the DAO (40:56) How to Play the Stablecoin Boom — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Josh and special guest Monica Khan, Partner & Head of Digital at Strand, tackle everything that's fit to discuss in the creator economy this week. They discuss the increasing presence and influence of creators at major industry events like VivaTech and Cannes Lions. The conversation also covers a significant forecast from WPP, predicting that creator platforms will surpass traditional media in ad revenue by 2025. We also explore YouTube's substantial economic impact, contributing $55 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2024, and the broader implications of this growth for creators.Then: innovative brand partnerships, including Lowe's collaboration with MrBeast and their new Creator Partner Program, as well as Starbucks' new full time hire initiative, all in comparison to Ulta Beauty's employee ambassador initiative.0:00 Welcome Monica Khan to Creator Upload 0:44 Monica Khan at VivaTech in Paris 1:41 The Growing Creator Presence at VivaTech 2:50 Anticipation for Cannes Lions and Creator Impact 4:21 Cannes Lions: Business Gets Done for Creators 5:01 Creators Gaining a Seat at the Table 5:29 Creators Choosing Cannes Over VidCon 6:48 Traditional Media vs. Creator Platforms 7:34 WPP Predicts Creator Platforms to Exceed Old Media Ad Revenue by 2025 8:57 Validation for the Creator Economy 10:08 WPP's Influence on Ad Spend Towards Creators 11:32 The Future of Brand Investment in Creators 12:06 The Rise of Creator-Driven Platforms 13:37 YouTube's Economic Impact: $55 Billion to US GDP in 2024 14:55 The Ripple Effect of the Creator Economy 15:18 Creators Building Economic Value and Sustainability 16:46 Supporting the Creator Middle Class 18:04 The Bell Curve vs. Barbell Curve in the Creator Economy 19:52 Small Business Education for Creators 20:18 Why Brands are Working with Niche Creators 21:42 Studio-Led vs. Creator-Led Content 22:56 The Future of Cinema and Creator Influence 24:00 Studios Leveraging Social Platforms for Content Development 24:55 Lowe's Partners with Mr. Beast for Beast Games Season 2 27:05 Lowe's Creator Partner Program 27:33 Institutionalizing Creator Partnerships 28:49 Ulta Beauty's Employee Ambassador Program vs. Lowe's Scaled Program 31:38 Starbucks' 12-Month Creator Sponsorship 33:03 Upload: Major League Baseball Invests in Jomboy Media 35:28 MLB Embracing Fan-Led Storytelling 36:21 The Evolution of Creator Partnerships to Investment 36:46 Creative Freedom vs. Investment in Creator Partnerships 38:12 Upload: Mr. Beast Hires Former YouTube, TikTok, and Meta Exec Beau Avril 39:03 Beau Avril's Expertise and Impact on Mr. Beast's Partnerships 40:19 Connecting with Monica Khan on LinkedIn 41:01 Future of Creator Upload and Listener EngagementCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

How can embracing the Japanese concept of omotenashi create better connections? Dr. Eric Brey, a Professor of Hospitality in the School of Management at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, joins Dan on the show today. Eric brings a wealth of experience from his time in the US Army to earning a PhD in hospitality administration and management. They discuss the significance of hospitality in various contexts, the launch of the nation's first Luxury Management Program at UW Stout, and how luxury isn't limited to opulence but extends to heartfelt interactions and detailed customer service. From the importance of thoughtful gift giving to cultural insights about hospitality, Eric shares the essence of genuine, anticipatory hospitality that enhances guest experiences across the spectrum, whether at a local tavern or a five-star property.Takeaways:Strive to deliver genuine hospitality, which involves anticipating guests' needs and providing meticulous attention to detail.Understand the varying expectations in different hospitality settings, from budget accommodations to luxury establishments.Recognize the value of understanding and integrating cultural nuances in hospitality. Consider participating in study-abroad programs or international internships to broaden your perspective.Engage with industry professionals and participate in hospitality summits and conferences. Extend your network by connecting with professors, industry leaders, and peers on platforms like LinkedIn.Always seek to learn from various sources, including other industries and educational programs, to continuously improve your hospitality skills.Cultivate meaningful relationships with guests, colleagues, and mentors. Emphasize the importance of personal interactions in an increasingly digital world.Quote of the Show:“ Omotenashi is at the heart of every interaction.” - Eric BreyLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professorbrey/ Website: https://www.uwstout.edu/Shout Outs:2:45 - New York University https://www.nyu.edu/ 2:46 - Pennsylvania State University https://www.psu.edu/ 2:51 - Cornell University https://www.cornell.edu/ 10:56 - Green Bay Packers https://www.packers.com/ 12:34 - Kwik Trip https://www.kwiktrip.com/ 14:13 - Courtyard https://courtyard.marriott.com/ 14:17 - Ritz-Carlton https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ 14:30 - Hampton Inn https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hampton-by-hilton/ 19:08 - Four Seasons https://www.fourseasons.com/ 20:58 - Michigan State University https://msu.edu/ 20:59 - University of Central Florida https://www.ucf.edu/ 21:00 - University of Nevada-Las Vegas https://www.unlv.edu/ 22:08 - Scott Pierson https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-pierson/ 23:15 - Giftology https://www.amazon.com/Giftology-Increase-Referrals-Strengthen-Retention/dp/1619614332 25:40 - Paul Bunyan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bunyan 33:24 - Dan Seymour https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-seymour-549a4326/ 33:39 - HD Expo https://hdexpo.hospitalitydesign.com/ 40:14 - David Byrne https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Byrne 40:16 - American Utopia https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11874226/ 42: 57 - McDonald's https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html 46:32 - Disney https://www.disney.com/ 

Cody and Jon take a deep dive and reflect on habits, and how habitual life can be. This includes temporary highs and lows (like instant gratification) and if we are okay with those. As always thanks for listening

June 5, 2025. In today's episode of Knowledge With Homage I talk about commercial property availability being at an all time high, the bell curve, immigration, adaptation, fiber optic drone warfare, Musk v Trump, Maui fires, aluminum as a fire starter, China's role in the US fentanyl crisis and much more! I also play music by Kool G Rap and Mobb Deep, Canibus, and Eminem. Ukraine Drones: https://www.twz.com/news-features/inside-ukraines-fiber-optic-drone-war Charles Murray Bell Curve author: https://www.bitchute.com/video/KJRgUjCdajJA China's money laundering fentanyl connection: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/dark-chinese-laundering-network-fueling-americas-fentanyl-crisis Commercial real estate: https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/data-stories/us-commercial-real-estate-vacancies-downtown-vs-suburbs.html Dane Wigington on Maui fires: https://youtu.be/GVBiik6TeWU?si=uyXxLzlDe6uU3ZeC

Do IQ tests measure your fixed intellect, or is there more to the equation? Despite their dark history, Michael Regilio bears good news on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio!Jordan's must reads (including books from this episode): AcceleratEdFull show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1159On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:In 1927, the US Supreme Court supported forced sterilization of "feeble-minded" people based on IQ scores. Over 7,000 were sterilized in North Carolina alone. Nazi war criminals later cited American eugenics programs as inspiration.Early IQ tests asked about Edgar Allan Poe and bowling terminology. These measured cultural knowledge, not intelligence, disadvantaging anyone without specific educational or social backgrounds. This could mean the difference between becoming an officer or cannon fodder in WWI.Researcher James Robert Flynn determined that IQ scores have risen three points per decade throughout the 20th century. But contrary to claims made in the 1994 book The Bell Curve, this "Flynn effect" isn't due to evolution or genetics, but factors like better nutrition, cleaner water, smaller families, and more cognitively demanding environments.ChatGPT scores 99.9th percentile verbally but fails simple logic puzzles humans solve instantly. This demonstrates how intelligence isn't a single number — it's more like a jazz ensemble where mathematical reasoning, emotional intelligence, creativity, and street smarts all play different instruments. Trying to capture that symphony with one test is like describing a rainbow using only numbers.IQ tests aren't worthless — they're just misunderstood. Use them as diagnostic tools, not destiny predictors. Low pattern recognition score? Practice puzzles. Weak verbal reasoning? Read more complex texts. Identify specific cognitive areas to strengthen rather than accepting a single number as your limit. Your IQ isn't your written-in-stone fate — it's your starting coordinates on an infinitely expandable map of human potential.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Michael Regilio at Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and make sure to check out the Michael Regilio Plagues Well With Others podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:FlyKitt: 15% off: flykitt.com, code JORDANCaldera Lab: 20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDANHiya: 50% off first order: hiyahealth.com/jordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gm! Unfortunately no roundup this week as Yano & Santi are travelling. Instead we're bringing you this episode of Bell Curve with Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum's evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum's DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakthroughs, and Ethereum's long-term vision.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Real-Time Ethereum Proving is here: ⁠https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1924845712921264562⁠ Justin Drake on Real-Time Proving: ⁠https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1925306484281553262⁠ -- Follow Tomasz: ⁠https://x.com/tkstanczak⁠ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: ⁠https://twitter.com/pythianism⁠ Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4mqh9kK⁠ Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3pQTfmD⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH⁠ Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Timestamps (0:00) Introduction (2:23) Getting Started at the Ethereum Foundation (6:29) Culture of the Ethereum Foundation (13:43) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (15:15) Should Ethereum Mimic Bitcoin? (34:26) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (35:58) Ethereum's Lead in DeFi and RWAs (43:30) Real-Time Proving (52:11) Ads (Ledger, Bitwise) (53:44) Scaling the L1 (55:32) The Fusaka Upgrade (58:30) Will Circle Be Acquired? (1:06:04) What is Tomasz Excited About? — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

 In this week's roundup, we discuss Initia's successful TGE, the evolving dynamics between infrastructure and applications, reflections on the Worldcoin event and biometric identity, verifiable applications (vApps), and concerns around token launch practices. We close the episode with renewed optimism amid growing institutional adoption and regulatory progress. Enjoy! – L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on Supra's Layer-1 to rescue you from the costs, complexities, and fragmentation of L2s and L3s.  Containers help you build with better customization and control than appchains at a fraction of the cost. Use your own token as the gas token, create local fee markets with custom gas amounts or just go gasless, and scale on demand whenever you need to. Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks – Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. – Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code EXPANSION10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv - - Follow Jill: https://x.com/jillrgunter Follow Nick: https://x.com/nickwh8te Follow Uma: https://x.com/pumatheuma Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QLwfTs Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:38) Initia's Launch (12:20) Supra Pre-Roll (12:45) Ledger Pre-Roll (13:04) Investing in Infra (21:47) Updates From the Worldcoin Event (35:07) Thoughts on vApps (43:35) Supra Mid-Roll (44:20) Ledger Mid-Roll (44:55) Crypto's Transparency Issue (01:01:35) Comparing Past Cycles to Now - - Disclaimer Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Silvana and Tegan do their tier ranking for season five. You might be surprised where some of the episodes end up. Check out the tier ranking on our linktree.

In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss current crypto market sentiment, crypto valuation frameworks, and the evolving challenges of utilizing onchain data. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Resources Chopping Block - Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6n8HWZQ36S5rOoBMi9r6RO?si=viOVZTlGT2uYtBUU8fS-ew Storm's Data: https://x.com/notnotstorm/status/1915439259630317995 Vance's Critique on Crypto Data: https://x.com/pythianism/status/1915435394663162231 -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (04:21) How Do You Value Crypto Assets? (15:30) Ads (Skale, Marinade)  (16:51) Issues With Crypto's Data Analytics (25:53) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (27:14) Stages of Growth For Companies (35:31) Zora's Token Launch & Business Model (49:53) Ads (Ledger, WalletConnect, Arweave) (52:10) Can Crypto Disrupt Traditional Media Platforms? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's roundup, we unpack Vitalik's proposal to replace the EVM with RISC-V, explore growing crypto enthusiasm across the globe, and debate Zora's controversial “just for fun” token model. We also reflect on Ethereum's evolving architecture, rollup experimentation, and the trade-offs between open and closed source in crypto. Enjoy! Resources Long-term L1 execution layer proposal: replace the EVM with RISC-V: https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/long-term-l1-execution-layer-proposal-replace-the-evm-with-risc-v/23617 Uma's Thoughts on Vitalik's Proposal: https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1913938547301863630 Introducing vApps: https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1915427365779628151 – L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on Supra's Layer-1 to rescue you from the costs, complexities, and fragmentation of L2s and L3s.  Containers help you build with better customization and control than appchains at a fraction of the cost. Use your own token as the gas token, create local fee markets with custom gas amounts or just go gasless, and scale on demand whenever you need to. Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks – Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. – Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code EXPANSION10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv - - Follow Jill: https://x.com/jillrgunter Follow Nick: https://x.com/nickwh8te Follow Uma: https://x.com/pumatheuma Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QLwfTs Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:46) Updates From BUIDL Asia 2025 (09:07) Replacing the EVM with RISC-V (19:10) Supra Pre-Roll (19:36) Ledger Pre-Roll (19:54) Execution Layer Experimentation With Rollups (25:07) The EVMs Network Effects (29:57) Are We Heading Towards A Closed-Source Future (46:38) Supra Mid-Roll (47:23) Ledger Mid-Roll (47:58) Thoughts on Zora's Token & Model (57:46) Experimenting With Memecoins - - Disclaimer Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we discuss the state of the "bell-curve" church and "miracles."

In this episode, we're joined by Santi from Empire! We discuss today's crypto market conditions, stablecoin proliferation, and how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin. We also touch on crypto's data and transparency issues, and the valuation of L1s before wrapping with speculation on alien life. Sponsored by: Crypto Tax Calculator Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now on Ledger.com. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss how to solve crypto's core issues. We deep dive into market conditions, stablecoins, how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Resources Solana Dashboard: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/analytics/solana?dashboard=sol-overview App Revenue by Chain: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor/status/1912944523459846580 Life on K2-18b? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39jj9vkr34o -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:56) How Can Crypto Founders Weather the Storm? (15:54) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (17:26) Will A Potential Private Market Bubble Impact Tokenization? (21:32) Long Term Bitcoin Holders Are Accumulating (25:00) Getting Exposure to Stablecoin Growth (34:58) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (36:30) How Sticky is Stablecoin Issuance For L1s? (42:09) Why Are L1s Valued the Way They Are? (47:40) Ads (Ledger, WalletConnect, Arweave) (49:57) Crypto's Data and Transparency Problem (1:03:49) Life on K2-18b? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts cover shifting macro conditions, the growth of tokenized gold, Solana's rising institutional interest, and the evolving overlap between crypto and traditional finance. They also examine airdrop mechanics, critique Berachain's approach, and debate what trends will define the next two years. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. Resources Berachain Dashboard: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/analytics/berachain?dashboard=bera-overview Kaito Connect Post: https://x.com/KaitoAI/status/1912160810329112899 — L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on Supra's Layer-1 to rescue you from the costs, complexities, and fragmentation of L2s and L3s.  Containers help you build with better customization and control than appchains at a fraction of the cost. Use your own token as the gas token, create local fee markets with custom gas amounts or just go gasless, and scale on demand whenever you need to. Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks – Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. – Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code EXPANSION10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh —-- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's roundup, we're joined by Luis Schliesske, Founder of Abundance and Gelato, to take the Sovereign Rollup pill! We challenge traditional L1 vs. L2 distinctions, dive into rollup architecture, settlement misconceptions, and why rollup L1s may define the future of modular blockchain infrastructure. Enjoy! Resources Gelato's Vision for Abundant Blockspace & Sovereign Rollups: https://t.co/czhqMgM1e2 ABC: The Sovereign Rollup Pill: https://x.com/luis_0x/status/1907822812846346262 – L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on Supra's Layer-1 to rescue you from the costs, complexities, and fragmentation of L2s and L3s.  Containers help you build with better customization and control than appchains at a fraction of the cost. Use your own token as the gas token, create local fee markets with custom gas amounts or just go gasless, and scale on demand whenever you need to. Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks – Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. – Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code EXPANSION10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv - - Follow Luis: https://x.com/luis_0x Follow Nick: https://x.com/nickwh8te Follow Uma: https://x.com/pumatheuma Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QLwfTs Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:19) The Division Between L1s & L2s (12:27) What is Settlement? (17:48) Supra Pre-Roll (18:13) Ledger Pre-Roll (18:32) Applications & Security Zones (25:54) Settlement Assurance For Institutions (34:56) Supra Mid-Roll (35:41) Ledger Mid-Roll (36:16) Assessing Asset Risk (48:12) IBC Eureka Goes Live (01:01:12) Bitcoin L2s & Starkware's ColliderVM (01:08:08) The ABC Stack & Sovereign Rollups - - Disclaimer Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

  On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, friend of the podcast, Charles Murray returns to chat with Razib again. Murray has been a public intellectual and scholar since the 1970's. He is the author of Losing Ground, The Bell Curve, Human Accomplishment, Real Education, Coming Apart and What it means to be a libertarian and Human Diversity, among others. Born in 1943 in Newton, Iowa, Murray has a BA from Harvard, an MA and PhD from MIT, and did a 1960's stint in the Peace Corps in Thailand. He has held positions at the American Institutions for Research, the Manhattan Institute and the American Enterprise Institute. More than four years after their last conversation, and seven years after his official retirement, Murray reflects with Razib on where he sees America going in the next decade, and what has surprised him about the last 25 years. Razib asks what it is like to be a long-standing “Never Trump conservative” and a libertarian in Trump's populist America. They also discuss the end of the “awokening” that began in the mid-2010s, and whether Murray's long exile from notice and acknowledgement from mainstream opinion-leaders and tastemakers is at an end. Murray also addresses the ideological fractures he sees on the right, and how America will deal with the last generation of mass immigration that has altered the US' demographic balance. They also discuss how taboo it still is to talk about group differences in cognitive performance, and whether America will be able to face the reality of demographics and the social consequences thereof in the 21st century.

Welcome back to another episode of Brands and Barbed Wire.   This week on Brands and Barbed Wire, we decided once again to air our second episode of The Future of Beef.  In this episode Ian, Jess and I sit down with John Schoeder manager of Dar Feedlot and discuss individual animal management and tracking.  We hope you enjoy the show and more information on the Future of Beef visit www.thefutureofbeef.com. Thanks to our sponsors Allied Genetic Resources www.alliedgeneticresources.com, The Grant Company at www.grantcompany.net, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com

Here's a sentence to read and ponder: the average Christian is…average! What's your immediate, visceral response to that? Is God measuring you at all as a believer…or does His grace remove any expectations of obedience for Christians? And, if and when God does measure His children, how and what does He measure? Our compliance with Mosaic Law? Our social action? Our making of disciples of Christ? Join Kevin as we make a direct, forthright, and bracing dive into the topic of “The Average Christian is…Average.” // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week. In this, Dr. Sergio Zanotti discuss adult congenital heart disease through the lens of his experience as a patient. He shares some reflections based on my experience as a lifelong patient with complex adult congenital heart disease and a recent procedure that allowed him to experience medical care from the patient side. Additional resources: ACC/AHA 2008 Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Circulation 2008: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.190690 The Bell Curve. By Atul Gawande. The New Yorker 2004: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/12/06/the-bell-curve Website for the Adult Congenital Heart Association: https://www.achaheart.org/ Books and music mentioned in this episode: Montaigne. By Stefan Zweig: https://bit.ly/4gEOVP2 The Heart. A Novel. By Maylis De Kerangal: https://bit.ly/41ehqin The Essays: A Selection (Penguin Classics). By. Michel de Montaigne: https://bit.ly/3EvFwvW

February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week. In this, Dr. Sergio Zanotti discuss adult congenital heart disease through the lens of his experience as a patient. He shares some reflections based on my experience as a lifelong patient with complex adult congenital heart disease and a recent procedure that allowed him to experience medical care from the patient side. Additional resources: ACC/AHA 2008 Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Circulation 2008: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.190690 The Bell Curve. By Atul Gawande. The New Yorker 2004: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2004/12/06/the-bell-curve Website for the Adult Congenital Heart Association: https://www.achaheart.org/ Books and music mentioned in this episode: Montaigne. By Stefan Zweig: https://bit.ly/4gEOVP2 The Heart. A Novel. By Maylis De Kerangal: https://bit.ly/41ehqin The Essays: A Selection (Penguin Classics). By. Michel de Montaigne: https://bit.ly/3EvFwvW

They're back.For the third time in eight years, Howie Roseman has steered the Philadelphia Eagles into the Super Bowl.But how? And what makes this team special? We get a ton of insight from Zach Berman of PHLY. “ZB” isn't just one of my pals from The Daily Orange at Syracuse University. He's one of the absolute best on the Eagles beat. Be sure to read his stories and watch his daily shows. Here on the Go Long Podcast, Berman breaks down how Roseman built this team.Hint: Just as bad owners can poison their football operation, a good owner can go a very long way. The Eagles have mastered the difference between “cash” and “cap,” and are never afraid to take a chance in the draft or via trade. Also discussed:* Why Berman believes this is the best of the three Eagles Super Bowl teams.* Jalen Carter. You heard from the scouts in Bob McGinn's draft series. My goodness, it was ugly. Did the Eagles get one of the best draft-day steals in recent memory? The going's good right now.* Jalen Hurts & A.J. Brown. Is this relationship still rocky? What happened?* Underrated players to keep an eye on in Super Bowl LIX. You can listen to our conversation here at Go Long, as well as on Apple, Spotify and everywhere you pod. Thank you for reading and subscribing, friends.Also, we've got three stories live at the site with more coming: The Legend of 'Spags'The Mystery of Zack Baun, the Eagles' 2024 wrecking ballThe Philadelphia Eagles' secret weapon is Christian ParkerEmbrace Greatness. Embrace Patrick Mahomes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

In this episode, Farrell Middleton, founder of the Bell Curve of Life and author of A Performer A Environment, shares the blueprint for unlocking peak performance at both the individual and organizational levels. Drawing from decades of experience as a leader in home building and now a sought-after leadership coach, Farrell discusses his revolutionary 20-60-20 principle, which explains why traditional performance strategies often fall short. With engaging stories and practical wisdom, Farrell dives deep into creating "A-level environments" that naturally attract and retain top talent, while guiding leaders on how to cultivate traits of "A-level performers." Along the way, you'll learn how to stop focusing on weaknesses and start amplifying strengths, creating unstoppable thriving teams.  This conversation goes beyond buzzwords and explores real solutions for building thriving, sustainable workplaces. Whether you're an emerging leader, a manager looking to inspire, or a soon-to-be graduate looking for direction as you launch your career,, this episode will give you actionable tools to take your performance—and your team's success—to the next level. Key Takeaways: Discover the transformative power of the 20-60-20 principle for maximizing performance. Learn how to amplify strengths instead of obsessing over weaknesses. Uncover the four critical commitments that separate thriving organizations from stagnant ones. Master the art of creating A-level environments that foster high performance. Understand the connection between personal development and professional success. CONNECT WITH FARRELL: The Bell Curve of Life Website www.thebellcurveoflife.com A Performer, A Environment: A Roadmap to Enhance Your Performance and Upgrade Your Environment by Farrell Middleton https://www.amazon.com/Performer-Environment-Roadmap-Enhance-Performance/dp/196370133X/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrellmiddleton/  CONNECT WITH LISA: Take the "Reimagine You" Quiz: https://lisamcguire.com/takeequiz/  Learn which of the four styles will put you on the path to your next steps.  Next Steps to the New You: Manifest Your Next Level Life: https://go.lisamcguire.com/next-steps-to-the-new-you Join the  So Much More Newsletter:  https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamlisamcguire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamlisamcguire/videos

The ladies recap the inauguration festivities and Trump's first days in office.

Brought to you by Diesel David and Main Street Warriors Farrell Middleton, Founder of The Bell Curve of Live, is now a teacher, coach, mentor, and speaker with the mission and focus to add value by helping individuals become A Level Performers and helping business owners and leaders create A level Environments. If both can be attained, success […]

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Happy Monday! Sam and Emma speak with David Austin Walsh, postdoctoral associate at the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism and college fellow at the University of Virginia, to discuss his recent book Taking America Back: The Conservative Movement and the Far Right. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on the Harris campaign's momentum, Trump's email problem, the DNC, Ilhan Omar's race, Trump's tough few weeks, Biden's medicare drug price negotiations, consumer protection policy, Israel's continuing genocide in Gaza, Ukraine's counter-invasion, and dropping violent crime rates in 2024, before basking in Trump and Vance's beautifully poor handling of the “weird” allegations. David Austin Walsh then joins, diving right into the major role of one William F. Buckley in shaping American conservatism in the second half of the 20th Century, presenting himself (and all of his bigotry) as the “rational Republican.” Stepping back, Walsh explores how Buckley, the founder of the National Review, came to be the resectable staunch anti-communist and anti-labor aficionado that just happened to have close ties to full-on Neo Nazis, looking at the roles of folks like Merwin Hart, Charles Lindbergh, and Russell Maguire in shaping the more explicitly racist antisemitic strands of Buckley's war on communism, before Barry Goldwater's major loss in 1964 (and the rise of the Civil Rights Movement) saw him begin to push away the electoral risk of rhetorical extremism. Expanding on this, David explores how Buckley's goal of obscuring the bigotry behind the policies of his party became a fundamental element of the conservative political apparatus in the decades that followed, with lines being drawn between the intellectual race science of the Bell Curve and the explicit eugenics of William Shockley, and other major talking heads like Rush Limbaugh and Tucker Carlson becoming media darlings while pushing the line of “respectability” further and further. After briefly touching on the important role of the “crackpot” extremist bigots in Buckley's political charade, Walsh steps back to analyze the role catholicism and theocracy have played in the background of this evolution, and wraps up with a brief assessment of the Right's willing embrace of reactionary populism over recent decades. 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