Podcasts about Cipher

We are recording in front of a live studio audience in Nauvoo, Illinois.  In this week's episode, we begin with a movie review of the 1980s classic Prodigal Son and Cipher in the Snow, and then make the obvious transition to Nauvoo Lyceum. Gerrit regales the audience with several topics discussed in this adult education program, and we cover the Chestnut Hill College Lacrosse Team's dominance from 2021 to 2024 If you are interested in joining us in 2027 in Palmyra and Kirtland, August 1st through August 7th, click on the link below and reserve your spot: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261567888174171 Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com⁠⁠ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

Are you letting perfectionism stop you from starting your next big project? In part two of our conversation, Lidija Davidson shares the honest truth about transitioning from a high-level corporate career to running her own independent consulting practice. Learn why "perfection is the enemy of getting things done" and how to focus on the work rather than the "wrappings" of a business. Plus, Lidija discusses her role teaching marketing coursework at the College of Charleston School of Business, where she bridges the gap between textbook theories and real-world marketing experience.Lidija is a marketing consultant and the owner of ⁠Sift, Cipher, & Bloom⁠ advertising and marketing agency.

Samuel Brock Flynn sits down with Grim Logick and iLLLogick of 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC to discuss Cipher Chronicles: The Network Archives, The Origin of The Pillars, the Cipher Chronicles blog/editorial archive, and the infrastructure behind independent music growth.This is not just an album promo. The stronger episode angle is the full Cipher Chronicles project: the album, the book, the blog/editorial archive, the transmedia universe, and how all of it connects through 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC.3NIGMA BRED MUSIC(TM) is an independent underground label, publisher, editorial archive, and multimedia music ecosystem operated under Grim Logick LLC. Built around the motto "Empowering the Unseen, Amplifying the Unheard," the label connects releases, artist development, credits, publishing, web presence, and narrative worldbuilding into one public-facing system.-KEY TALKING POINTS- Cipher Chronicles: The Network Archives as the central album/release.- Cipher Chronicles: The Origin of The Pillars as the book/codex layer.- The Cipher Chronicles blog as the living editorial archive and digital database of the unseen.- 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC as the label/publisher/multimedia system connecting the work.- iLLLogick present as a primary artist on the album and a founding force in the label.- Backend context only lightly: credits, streams, metadata, publishing, web presence, and infrastructure most indie artists are never taught to build.http://3nigmabredmusic.com

How does a math and applied science degree from UCLA lead to a career launching national products every five weeks at Taco Bell? In this episode, marketing strategist Lidija Davidson explains the "Analytical Marketer" mindset, showing how data can uncover deep consumer insights that drive real innovation. We also dive into the true heart of branding, how a company's origin story and brand purpose are far more critical to success than just a logo or a tagline.Lidija is a marketing consultant and the owner of Sift, Cipher, and Bloom advertising and marketing agency.

The snow fell thick over Baker Street, blanketing London in a rare, pristine white. Inside number 221B, a roaring fire crackled in the grate, casting long shadows across the room where Sherlock Holmes sat enveloped in a haze of blue tobacco smoke. It was Christmas Eve, a season of peace for most, but for my brilliant friend, a period of stagnant boredom.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Why are most brands still stuck licensing royalty-free tracks nobody recognizes while short-form content runs on music?  This week, we're sharing a conversation Jade Prieboy had at SXSW with Ferris Bseiso, founder of Cipher Music, breaking down how TikTok rewrote the economics of sync licensing, why major brands are getting hit with eight-figure copyright lawsuits over Instagram posts, and how Cipher is creating a volume-driven sync market designed specifically for the creator economy. Also on this episode, Jade and Dmitri swap takeaways from Music Biz in Atlanta and Mo Forum in New York. They dig into AI voice cloning and the concept of style laundering, Andrea Gleason's provocative idea about generative AI and streaming platforms, the rise of institutional catalog investment from companies like Apollo and Primary Wave, and what the KISS hologram deal signals about the future of artist IP. Music, technology, and internet culture are colliding in real time. This episode is right in the middle of it.   The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think! Get Dmitri's Rock Paper Scanner newsletter.

In this episode, we wrap up our three-part Death Valley series by diving into the 2000 documentary Amargosa—and let's just say… we had thoughts.We get into Megan's slow burn experience with the film (it took about an hour to click… but when it did, it really did), while Amy was immediately charmed by its very specific “1970s educational film” vibe—grainy footage, questionable cinematography, and all. Somehow, this thing both feels amateur and also won an Emmy, which… we're still processing.But what really pulled us in wasn't the filmmaking—it was MartaWe talk about her resilience, her wildly difficult upbringing, her complicated relationships, and how she somehow came out the other side as this deeply optimistic, slightly woo-woo, fully committed artist who just… did whatever the hell brought her joy. Whether that was painting murals she didn't own, performing for empty rooms, or building an entire life in the middle of nowhere, Marta didn't wait for permission.So, grab your wildflower seeds and join us where… The Activity Continues.Content Warning:We didn't find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we did swear.Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Hello/Intro00:17:00 Side Quest: School Movies from Our Youth00:28:15 Marta and the Animals00:29:00 Back to Wilget00:32:54 Marta Looking Toward the Future00:35:52 Question for Everyone00:38:36 Other Shows Featuring Amargosa00: 47:19 End creditsEpisode links:Amargosa: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229976/ - you can watch on Amazon Prime ($) or Tubi (free)Weird Tales 4: The Ghosts of Death Valley Junction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1783417/ (Tubi free)Ghost Adventures Season 2 episode 11: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1789274/Central California Paranormal Investigators: https://www.facebook.com/ccpifresno/Blog about films shown in school. Might bring back some memories! https://www.jenx67.com/2020/01/old-classroom-films.htmlCipher in the Snow (1973): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cipher_in_the_SnowMcGee and Me (1989): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGee_and_Me!Books:Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. If you don't want to buy it on Amazon ask at your local bookseller. I've included the publishers' names here too.“To Dance on Sands: The Life and Art of Death Valley's Marta Becket” by Marta Becket (2015 - Page Publishing):Paperback https://amzn.to/4cHXIjkKindle https://amzn.to/4cCe3pLHardcover: https://amzn.to/42av4mp(not on Audible)Marta Becket, a Theatrical Portrait: The Artist, the Performer, and Her Amargosa Opera House 4th Edition (2003 – Creel): https://amzn.to/4tm7jn8 (newer, more complete and less $$ edition of the below edition)Marta Becket: A Theatrical Portrait: The Artist, the Performer, and Her Amargosa Opera House (2000 - Creel) https://amzn.to/4tundfq (this is a very expensive different edition of the previous listed one)The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.This episode was recorded on April 6, 2026, and released on May 14, 2026.Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa WestOverview music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe're on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinuesAffiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode dives deep into the intricate forensic details of the Chicago murders, specifically focusing on the mysterious "Lipstick Cipher" left at the scene. It explores how investigative bias can cloud a case, leading to high-pressure interrogations and questionable evidence. Listeners will gain a new perspective on how legal systems can fail when the rush to solve a crime outweighs the pursuit of truth.

Why this CEO sees bitcoin hitting $50M by 2041. On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys at the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by White House Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets Patrick Witt for the latest on the Clarity Act and why stablecoin yield poses limited risk to banks. EMJX CEO Eric Jackson explains his Gen 2 digital asset treasury strategy and makes the case for $50 million Bitcoin by 2041. Plus, Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg discusses the firm's spot Bitcoin ETF launch and its expanding crypto product suite. - Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:32 Tax Deadline, Inflation Data and Earnings Season Ahead 01:10 Barclays Downgrades Coinbase as Crypto Trading Declines 01:25 Senate Returns with Clarity Act on the Agenda 01:43 White House's Patrick Witt on Market Structure Timeline 04:41 Stablecoin Yield Poses Limited Risk to Banks, White House Finds 07:37 DeFi, Developer Language and Other Sticking Points 11:03 EMJX CEO Eric Jackson on 'Gen 2' Digital Asset Treasuries 16:12 Why AI Agents Will Use Ethereum, Not Solana 17:09 The Case for $50 Million Bitcoin by 2041 19:24 Crypto Equities to Watch: Bittensor, IREN, Cipher and Hut 8 23:33 Bitcoin and Ether ETF Flows 25:48 Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg on the Firm's Spot Bitcoin ETF 27:00 Spot ETH, SOL Filings and E-Trade Crypto Trading 30:06 Tokenized Money Market Funds and the Road Ahead - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

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Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Baconian Cipher.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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On the latest Blockspace roundup, the gang cover's Block's 40% workforce reduction and our scoop that Magic Eden is quitting the Bitcoin and Ethereum NFT game. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Charlie and Colin cover the Block's 40% workforce reduction and why the stock ripped 20% on the news. We also dive into the bitcoin mining conditions that are driving hashprice to all-time lows, Blockspace's scoop that Magic Eden is sunsetting its Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace, MARA's latest AI partnership, and the Terra/Luna lawsuit against Jane Street. Plus, Luxor's Michael San Miguel joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of the GPU market.  Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Block laid off 40% of its 10,000 employees. * Block stock surged 20% after the layoff news. * Bitcoin hash price hit an all-time low of $28. * Bitcoin difficulty adjusted upward by 14.73%. * Magic Eden is shutting down BTC and ETH marketplaces, multi-chain wallet * Bitdeer sold all its bitcoin; Cipher plans to sell its bitcoin in 2026 * MARA forms partnership with data center developer Starwood Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:33 Hashrate update via Luxor's Hashrate Index 09:29 Block lays off 40% of staff 16:37 Magic Eden shutting down 25:54 GPUs & compute 28:03 GPU vs ASIC complexity 29:04 Upgrading hardware 32:16 Finding a compute buyer 34:00 Powershell vs Neocloud 37:12 Compute still in price discovery mode 42:05 MARA earnings 45:20 CIPHER dumping bags 48:44 Jane Street is the new boogyman 59:34 Everyone's short MSTR

In the weeks after Paul Stine's murder, the Bay Area waited for the next strike—but what came next wasn't a confirmed attack. Instead, the Zodiac launched a long, unnerving campaign of letters, ciphers, and threats that kept the region in fear for years.In Episode 7, “The Cipher Years,” we track the communications that defined the next phase of the case: the Dripping Pen card, the infamous Z340 cipher, shifting “scorecards,” and messages that escalated from taunting investigators to threatening mass harm.We also examine major flashpoints from 1969–1970: the letter to celebrity attorney Melvin Belli, the disputed abduction of Kathleen Johns, the “My name is—” cipher, the Mount Diablo map, the “Little List” letter, and the chilling Halloween card sent to journalist Paul Avery.This is the story of how the Zodiac may have paused his confirmed killings—but never stopped trying to control the narrative.00:00 After Stine Fear01:06 Dripping Pen Card01:58 Z340 Cipher Arrives34:43 Building Trust First36:55 Assembling the Review Team37:53 Forensic Rethink and DNA41:23 AI Promise and Pitfalls42:51 Suspects and Linked Crimes44:25 Science in the Field51:31 Why Murders Get Solved54:21 Assumptions and Outliers55:51 Managing Media Tip Floods01:01:36 Ego Games and Wrap UpNext episode: the investigation itself—how multiple agencies coordinated, what evidence they had, and why an arrest never came.The Robert Black Murders mentioned in this episode can be found in season 1 Episodes 3-8You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast's by clicking the links belowTom's Best Selling Book:Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback EditionRuxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle EditionSimon's Best Selling Book:The Ten Percent Paperback EditionThe Ten Percent Kindle EditionOur Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-surveyzodiac killer, zodiac cipher years, z340 cipher, dripping pen card, melvin belli zodiac letter, kathleen johns zodiac, mount diablo map, paul avery halloween card, zodiac killer letters, zodiac killer timelineAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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*** ONLY 84 SONGS LEFT!! *** means only 84 days.. : ) This long project will end in 84 days. When it's over, I'll be freed from the pressure of maintaining the piano tone. In other words, I want to be able to play the piano with the tone I like. I'm looking forward to it. But I don't think I'll be streaming it online for a while. the children learn to cipher and to sing - #4452 (98R15 percent 84 left) by chair house 260221 (again, William Butler Yeats from May 22, 2025) *** NEW CATCHPHRASE FOR PIANO TEN THOUSAND LEAVES *** " Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound " =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.1-5 =========================== VOLUME1-5 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. --- youtube full video: https://youtu.be/keXS3AEO1a4 --- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/4bNp2s3LQmQRKW20I9nqg6?si=J3ecOB_ySXKqrtjWViXNgA --- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-5/1851196335 --- amazon Music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0G14M9TRF?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_AW167RpyD3hxpUR2jIAjg0SRa --- Line Music: https://music.line.me/webapp/album/mb0000000004ca05e8 --- AWA: https://s.awa.fm/album/79acc2b85cbe01e0a992 --- all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/GqnQvNyP?lang=en ######## Latest Album: 31st SELECTION ALBUM JUST RELEASED ######## "forest moon dream" - the 31st selection album of piano ten thousand leaves youtube: FULL VIDEO with 20 full songs in very high quality sounds https://youtu.be/hRY7rtkp-hw?si=dpSjSeY7rHAyOvtC spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/0GL5j2gohVbt5rgcbZqslM?si=Al-XczUJTJmNYgpcGbff7w apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/forest-moon-dream/1843588627 amazon music: https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0FTMBPY75?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_dz30EicNlOoEQrCadNDGVEtSW all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/GzFhAvTg?lang=en *** "PIANO TEN THOUSAND LEAVE" COMPLETE WORK ALBUM SERIES START *** Now begins a new challenge: to compile all 4,536 pieces into 91 albums and deliver them to the future. Just as "Ten Thousand Leaves ( Manyoushu ) " carried the hearts of lovers across a thousand years, we hope these piano pieces will reach people a thousand years from now. =================== VOLUME1-5 =================== See the description above. =================== VOLUME1-4 =================== *** youtube full video: https://youtu.be/a77YDMMgv7o *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/3mISdsZNVdEAD2BMxCE0ku?si=2l36hot_TsyV_kCVnKwLBg *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-4/1840586819 *** amazon Music: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0FRMNGD1K?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_mFt4isWbmtWKlgKqqHDbRNiff *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/m0nqEtsg?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-3 =================== *** youtube full video https://youtu.be/ue7KsUBdLME?si=5UbdJelOAPjqboiJ *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/6BAV5XloL6HDGboFeiE3VF?si=e4E-3zI0RqCt8aQNrnMHrQ *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-3/1834912123 *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/8RNRdEa3?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-2 =================== *** youtube: full video of 50 pieces 2 hours https://youtu.be/fBmIMLpM10g?si=MQmAdF95M7GCm4Ve *** spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/1KDM283kVS8x7fO9q79w2v?si=iIJ4sZidSqWW8ah59Y_a1g *** Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-1-2/1832629621 *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/VeA0UreQ?lang=en =================== VOLUME1-1 =================== *** all music streaming services: https://linkco.re/Y9VNVN23

When a young man is found in a cornfield, body decomposing in the heat, police are unable to determine cause of death. He's identified as a local man of low IQ and can't read or write. But that didn't stop him from being used as a drug runner. Police find what appears to be a cipher or coded note that has yet to be interpreted. Will solving it lead to his possible killer, or will it be a grocery list? The FBI lists it alongside the Zodiac cipher as the most difficult to solve! Take a crack at it tonight on EE Reloaded!

Bitcoin nukes to $65k as the industry faces a historic selloff. We cover a massive 13% difficulty drop, France's pushback against Mara's energy deal, Tether's $100M investment, and massive power expansions from TerraWulf and Cipher Mining. Stay sane with our weekly news roundup. Charlie, Colin, and Matt break down Bitcoin's brutal 50% drawdown and the resulting 13% difficulty adjustment. We dive into the geopolitical tension in France over Mara's data center acquisition and Tether's strategic move into Anchorage Digital. We also break down the massive $2 billion debt offering from Cipher Mining that was 6x oversubscribed and TeraWulf's 1.5GW power grab. Whether it's hash price hitting record lows or institutional funds unwinding, we've got the pulse on the markets. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Estimated 13% downward difficulty adjustment. * Hashprice hit daily lows near $30. * TeraWulf added 1.5GW potential power capacity. * Cipher Mining $2B note saw $13B in bidding. * Tether invested $100M into Anchorage Digital. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:58 Bitcoin sell off 10:19 Gemini exit EU & AU 14:41 Difficulty Report by Luxor 20:44 France stalls MARA takeover bid for Exaion 26:19 Tether invests in Anchorage digital 29:17 CAPEX still going strong? -

What Two Former Detectives See in the Zodiac's Letters!On August 1, 1969, three Northern California newspapers received mysterious letters that would transform a local murder investigation into a national obsession. The letters connected two previous attacks in the Vallejo area and introduced the Zodiac killer, providing specific details only the murderer could know, along with a threatening cipher. Upon publication, the cipher was decoded by a high school teacher and his wife, revealing the killer's chilling manifesto. This episode recounts the early crimes and the intense public and police scrutiny that followed, setting the stage for the Zodiac's reign of terror.00:00 A Normal Morning in San Francisco00:49 The Zodiac Killer's First Letters00:53 Revisiting the Murders02:01 The Chilling Phone Call02:51 Families in Limbo04:12 A Summer of Fear04:53 The Killer's Letters Arrive05:49 The Zodiac's Confession07:33 The Enigmatic Cipher11:54 The Newspapers' Dilemma15:35 Chief Stiltz's Challenge17:12 The Zodiac's Response22:47 The Hardens Crack the Code26:19 The Chilling Message30:37 The Aftermath and Debate33:45 Remembering the Victims36:08 The Zodiac's Legacy37:20 Next Episode TeaserAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insufferable Turd of the Day Award Today's coveted golden toilet bowl goes to none other than William “Polo” Edwards, former Jackson-area radio personality, Facebook loudmouth, and convicted murderer. Polo (once a co-host on the same show years ago) is now serving life for shooting and killing a man in a dispute over a woman. After burning every bridge in local media, allegedly taking cash from the Lumumba camp to attack anyone who criticized the previous mayor, and spending years race-baiting and threatening people online, he finally crossed the one line you can't uncross. Now he's appealing his murder conviction, claiming the judge violated his rights by… making him represent himself after he fired his own attorney two weeks before trial and refused to get a new one. Classic Polo: break every rule, play the eternal victim, cry about the consequences. Host's closing words on the matter (delivered with a grin): “He felt ten-foot-tall and bulletproof for years, running his mouth and chasing clout. Turns out he wasn't. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Enjoy Parchman, Polo. Kiss my entire ass. ”Turd of the Day: thoroughly earned, fully flushed. 

The market rallied this week following Nvidia's earnings, only for it all to come tumbling down on Friday as bitcoin, tech, AI, and bitcoin miners sold off. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson, the director of energy trading at Luxor Technology, joins us to talk about how AI demand is impacting the ERCOT power market. For news, we break down Nvidia's Q3 earnings and the market's Thursday morning reversal, dissect a load growth report that suggests there are currently 166GW of US load growth demand through 2030, and discuss Cipher's $830M extension with Fluidstack. And for this week's cry corner, The Financial Times is doing its best to report on AI like it has with Bitcoin. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • Hash price at all-time low: $36.97/PH/day • Previous low was August 2024 at $38/PH/day • 166GW load growth projected through 2030 • Cipher's deal: $830M over 10 years • Google backstop: $333M revenue guarantee • Oracle lost $350B market cap post-AI deal Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:56 Difficulty report 07:32 Nvidia smashes earnings 12:24 Grid Strategy Forecast Report 36:37 Cipher Fluidstack deal 39:25 Cry Corner: Oracle down bad?

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson, the director of energy trading at Luxor Technology, joins us to talk about how AI demand is impacting the ERCOT power market. For news, we break down Nvidia's Q3 earnings and the market's Thursday morning reversal, dissect a load growth report that suggests there are currently 166GW of US load growth demand through 2030, and discuss Cipher's $830M extension with Fluidstack. And for this week's cry corner, The Financial Times is doing its best to report on AI like it has with Bitcoin. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • Hash price at all-time low: $36.97/PH/day • Previous low was August 2024 at $38/PH/day • 166GW load growth projected through 2030 • Cipher's deal: $830M over 10 years • Google backstop: $333M revenue guarantee • Oracle lost $350B market cap post-AI deal Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:56 Difficulty report 07:32 Nvidia smashes earnings 12:24 Grid Strategy Forecast Report 36:37 Cipher Fluidstack deal 39:25 Cry Corner: Oracle down bad?

In the summer of 1969, the San Francisco Chronicle received a letter that would ignite one of the most infamous investigations in American history. Inside was a chilling confession, a cryptic cipher, and the signature that would terrify the nation: a circle with a cross through it. T We trace every confirmed attack, beginning with the Lake Herman Road murders of teenage sweethearts David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen—an ambush that seemed random until the killer later claimed it as his own. From there, we follow the trail to Blue Rock Springs, where Darlene Ferrin was killed and Michael Mageau survived a barrage of gunfire—and the eerie phone call that linked both crimes in the killer's own voice.We dive into the ciphers that made this case legendary: the first three-part code cracked by a schoolteacher and his wife, and the 340-character cipher solved over fifty years later.These messages revealed the killer's delusions, obsessions, and desire to terrorize an entire region. We also break  down the horrifying daylight attack at Lake Berryessa, where Bryan Hartnell survived a knife assault from a hooded figure wearing the iconic crossed-circle emblem. Then we move into Presidio Heights, where cab driver Paul Stine's murder and a devastating miscommunication allowed police to unknowingly let the Zodiac walk right past them. We explore dozens of letters and cards sent to newspapers, including threats against school buses and claims of dozens more victims. This correspondence became the Zodiac's greatest weapon—psychological warfare that spread fear across Northern California.We examone the massive multi-agency manhunt, forensic clues from footprints to partial prints to modern DNA extraction, and the long list of suspects: Arthur Leigh Allen, Rick Marshall, Lawrence Kane, Ross Sullivan, and more—each compelling, each flawed, none ever confirmed.We also cover unconfirmed cases like Cheri Jo Bates and Donna Lass, as well as modern developments from DNA profiling to the controversial Case Breakers announcement.We discuss whether genetic genealogy may one day identify the killer—as it did in the Golden State Killer case—and why recent results remain sealed.Beyond the crimes, we look at the cultural footprint: how the Zodiac case reshaped criminal investigation, inspired countless books and films, and created a vast community of amateur sleuths still searching for answers.At the center of this story are the victims—Betty Lou Jensen, David Faraday, Darlene Ferrin, Cecelia Shepard, and Paul Stine—whose lives and futures were stolen by a killer who turned murder into a game.It's the story of a case that transformed American true crime, a mystery that refuses to die, and a shadow that still lingers over the Bay Area more than fifty years later. The Zodiac sought immortality—and in a grim sense, he found it.The case remains open.The cipher is not fully solved.And somewhere, the key to this mystery is still waiting to be discovered.

IREN and Cipher both announced deals with hyperscalers this week as the AI race heats up among bitcoin miners. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt talk about two massive hyperscaler deals that have upped the expectations for AI-pivots. Cipher Mining just secured a $5.5B, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for 300MW at their Bear Lake facility, while IREN signed a $9.7B, 5-year deal with Microsoft for 200MW in Texas. We also cover highlights from public miner Q3 earnings that have trickled through so far, a bitcoin miner lawsuit that involves OpenAI, and why Warren Buffett's Pacific Power's loss with Amazon is a win for bitcoin miners. Plus: Will China win the AI race? Nvidia's CEO thinks yes. Notes:  • Cipher signs $5.5B AWS deal for 300MW facility • IREN inks $9.7B Microsoft cloud compute agreement • Hash price crashes to $40 per petahash per day • Bitcoin retraced from $126K to $101K support • Cipher announces 1GW data center JV project • Pacific Power fails to deliver Amazon capacity Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:00 Difficulty Report by Luxor 05:05 Cipher Amazon deal 08:02 IREN Microsoft deal 13:56 Cleanspark Ad 14:25 Q3 earnings update 14:38 RIOT 14:54 MARA 15:34 HUT 8 16:08 CIPHER 18:23 CORZ workers comp lawsuit 21:08 China winning AI race? 26:31 Cry Corner: Buffett can't MW

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt talk about two massive hyperscaler deals that have upped the expectations for AI-pivots. Cipher Mining just secured a $5.5B, 15-year lease with Amazon Web Services for 300MW at their Bear Lake facility, while IREN signed a $9.7B, 5-year deal with Microsoft for 200MW in Texas. We also cover highlights from public miner Q3 earnings that have trickled through so far, a bitcoin miner lawsuit that involves OpenAI, and why Warren Buffett's Pacific Power's loss with Amazon is a win for bitcoin miners. Plus: Will China win the AI race? Nvidia's CEO thinks yes. Notes:  • AI runway better than mining for miners • IREN Microsoft deal is a win for powershell model thesis • AI business lines give miners better access to capital • Miners with exposure but no deals on the table could offer interesting opportunities • Mining in the U.S. not done yet • Cipher signs $5.5B AWS deal for 300MW facility • IREN inks $9.7B Microsoft cloud compute agreement • Hash price crashes to $40 per petahash per day • Bitcoin retraced from $126K to $101K support • Cipher announces 1GW data center JV project • Pacific Power fails to deliver Amazon capacity Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:00 Difficulty Report by Luxor 05:05 Cipher Amazon deal 08:02 IREN Microsoft deal 13:56 Cleanspark Ad 14:25 Q3 earnings update 14:38 RIOT 14:54 MARA 15:34 HUT 8 16:08 CIPHER 18:23 CORZ workers comp lawsuit 21:08 China winning AI race?26:31 Cry Corner: Buffett can't MW

Watching Now: Gen V Season is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things The Boys. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

Q2 and Q3 were explosive for bitcoin miners pivoting to AI. H.C. Wainwright's Kevin Dede joins us to give his takes on the latest AI deals from IREN, CIFR, WULF, and more.  Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Kevin Dede, Managing Director at H.C. Wainwright, joins us to give a pulse check on the bitcoin miners pivoting to AI. We cover the latest deals from IREN, Cipher, Terawulf, and others, and pick apart whether the neocloud or powershell business model is the best fit for bitcoin miners. Plus, what the CoreWeave-Core Scientific deal's failure means for the AI-miner market as a whole, why bitcoin mining won't die easily in the U.S., and why Dede thinks the AI-miners are just getting geared up. Notes:  • AI runway better than mining for miners • IREN Microsoft deal is a win for powershell model thesis • AI business lines give miners better access to capital • Miners with exposure but no deals on the table could offer interesting opportunities • Mining in the U.S. not done yet Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:34 Intro 03:33 Mining stock overview 04:13 AI 06:03 HPC 08:52 IREN 13:05 Infrastructure & Neo-Cloud 19:18 Miners w/ AI are ripping 20:16 Financing options 22:25 CORZ & Core Scientific 29:02 How many winners can there be? 31:18 JV deals 33:38 Bullish or bearish majors

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Kevin Dede, Managing Director at H.C. Wainwright, joins us to give a pulse check on the bitcoin miners pivoting to AI. We cover the latest deals from IREN, Cipher, Terawulf, and others, and pick apart whether the neocloud or powershell business model is the best fit for bitcoin miners. Plus, what the CoreWeave-Core Scientific deal's failure means for the AI-miner market as a whole, why bitcoin mining won't die easily in the U.S., and why Dede thinks the AI-miners are just getting geared up. Notes:  • AI runway better than mining for miners • IREN Microsoft deal is a win for powershell model thesis • AI business lines give miners better access to capital • Miners with exposure but no deals on the table could offer interesting opportunities • Mining in the U.S. not done yet Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:34 Intro 03:33 Mining stock overview 04:13 AI 06:03 HPC 08:52 IREN 13:05 Infrastructure & Neo-Cloud 19:18 Miners w/ AI are ripping 20:16 Financing options 22:25 CORZ & Core Scientific 29:02 How many winners can there be? 31:18 JV deals 33:38 Bullish or bearish majors

The SuperHero Homies are back to break down Gen V Season 2 — Amazon Prime's hit The Boys spin-off that's full of blood, satire, and super-powered chaos! In this episode, we review the final four episodes of Gen V and discuss how the season connects to The Boys Season 5 and the larger Vought universe. Before diving into the main discussion, we open with a 30-minute cold open covering all things pop culture and comics! We start with Absolute Batman Annual #1, where Batman beats up Nazis and white supremacists — which only makes us love this run even more. We also share our thoughts on new releases like Weapons, Bring Her Back, Welcome to Derry, and House Full of Dynamite. Plus, we talk about the upcoming Outer Worlds 2 video game and why Swamp Thing is the perfect gothic horror comic to revisit this Halloween season. Once we dive into Gen V, we discuss everything from standout characters like Cipher (aka Godolkin) and Polarity, to the show's deeper flaws — including its increasing reliance on tired superhero tropes and tone-deaf storytelling. We explore the highs, lows, and missed potential of this season while predicting what might come next in The Boys Season 5.

Gen V ends with blood, betrayal, and a major tie-in to The Boys. In the Season 2 finale “Trojan,” the Guardians of Godolkin take on their deadliest enemy yet — Thomas Godolkin himself — as the school's namesake unleashes a full-scale massacre to cull the supe population.Brandon & Chanel break down everything you need to know:Marie's powers reach terrifying new heights — but at what cost?Cate, Emma, and Annabeth's emotional returns and reconciliationsDoug (formerly Cipher) reveals the real puppetmaster behind it allSister Sage's master plan with Homelander ties directly into The Boys Season 5Godolkin's classroom bloodbath + dance number = unhinged villain energyThat A-Train and Annie cameo: The Resistance is real.As the dust settles, our heroes are fugitives, Vought spins the narrative, and Polarity's redemption arc pays off in the most emotional way. This isn't just a finale — it's a launchpad for something massive in the Vought-verse.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers an in-depth reaction to the latest Honkai: Star Rail Myriad Celestia Trailer — "Exotale: Scene 8." Dive into the cosmic revelations as Kafka and Silver Wolf unpack alternate destinies for the Astral Express, pondering paths not taken amid the looming Finality of Amphoreus. Analytic Dreamz breaks down Silver Wolf's poignant care for the ailing Firefly in her medical tube, tying it to Penacony's unresolved tragedy and hints of an impending cure in version 3.8 leaks.Explore the Erudition, Remembrance, and Destruction paths: why Amphoreus emerges as the safest trailblazing route, evading horrors like Herta's Third Emperor clash, Welt's showdown with Zephryo, or the Express's doomed encounter with Cipher. Analytic Dreamz analyzes the trailer's lore bombs—split choices from a mysterious woman's warning, multiverse what-ifs, and Iron Tomb's shadow—revealing how they reshape the game's universe and foreshadow epic confrontations.Perfect for Honkai: Star Rail fans craving trailer breakdowns, story theories, and SEO-optimized insights into Hoyoverse's narrative mastery. Uncover missed details like Blade's subtle nods and Kafka's manipulative whispers that could redefine Trailblazer arcs. Join Analytic Dreamz for this essential Honkai Star Rail reaction, blending excitement with analytical depth to fuel your next gacha pull. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Did Blood Powers Get So Cool? Trick question, they were always cool. This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the 2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo, Netflix Hypocrisy, The Hunt for Ben Solo, and Gen V season 2. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Stranger Things: 7:43 2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo: 12:09 The Hunt for Ben Solo: 20:31 Gen V: 30:00 Stranger Things in Theaters Netflix's ‘Stranger Things' Series Finale Officially Coming to Theaters, Despite Previous Statements https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-stranger-things-finale-theaters-tickets-1236408174/ 2025 Cincinnati Comic Expo Review The Superman Show at the Cincinnati Comic Expo https://cincinnaticomicexpo.com/ The Hunt for Ben Solo Adam Driver Pitched Kylo Ren ‘Star Wars' Standalone Movie With Steven Soderbergh, but Disney Rejected Script: ‘One of the Coolest' Projects ‘I Had Ever Been a Part of' https://variety.com/2025/film/news/adam-driver-kylo-ren-star-wars-steven-soderbergh-disney-1236557455/ Gen V (Amazon Prime) Gen V Season 2 Rating: Out 10 What’s With the Frat Guy and His Butt? Darryl: 7/10 Brian: 7.91/10 This season picks up in the wake of The Boys Season 4, so the wider universe is in upheaval. The supes (superpowered individuals) are rising in influence, and societal tensions between “humans” and “supes” are mounting. Meanwhile, at the campus of Godolkin University (the super-powered college) the tone has shifted. The new Dean, Hamish Linklater's Cipher, has taken over and is steering the institution in a more militant, ideological direction. Also important: the show addresses the real-life death of actor Chance Perdomo (who played Andre) by choosing not to recast his character and weaving that absence into the story's grief and complexity. Core Storylines Marie Moreau (played by Jaz Sinclair) returns to Godolkin asking “what now?” after all they've been through — personal trauma, power shifts, ethical compromise. Her friends (Emma, Jordan, others) are also re-entering campus life, but nothing is the same. Their old status, relationships, and sense of purpose are all shaken. The University under Cipher is transforming from a somewhat dysfunctional but familiar institution into a training ground for supes as weapons (indoctrination, “fight clubs”, hierarchy). There's a growing war-like atmosphere: humans vs. supes, internal class conflict among supes, institutional corruption and hidden programs. One big plot strain revolves around a secret “Project Odessa”-type program from the 1960s that may tie into what supes are becoming and how they're being used. Themes & Character Arcs Power and control: The season explores how supes react when they lose status or are asked to conform, and how institutions try to harness/weaponize their abilities. Identity and trauma: The aftermath of loss (Andre's death, past events) weighs heavy on Marie and the group — they're not the naïve freshman brigade anymore. Ethics of supers: What does it mean to be a hero when your school trains you for war? When you're asked to fight humans or other supes? Institutional critique: The campus becomes a micro-cosm of the supes-humans power system, and the show critiques both supes and the institutions behind them. Build-up towards larger event: Season 2 is also positioning things for the larger universe (The Boys final season) — it doesn't exist in isolation. What Makes This Season Different / What to Watch For The villainy is more structural than just “bad supes”: Cipher isn't just brute force, he uses ideology and systems. The moral lines blur: characters you thought you knew shift or harden. Emma's shift from naive to hardened is called out in interviews. More crossover and weight in the shared universe: Guest appearances, world-building that ties into The Boys. A sense of “pre-apocalypse” for supes and humans – you feel like the semester at Godolkin is the calm before the larger storm. The production's real-life tragedy (Perdomo's death) gives the season extra emotional stakes and an undercurrent of loss. Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

On Challenge Accepted, we break down the Gen V Season 2 finale and how it tees up the last chapter of The Boys. We talk about the big reveal around Cipher, the season's mid-section slowdown, and why Godolkin works best when the story actually stays on campus. We dig into standout arcs for Marie, Jordan, Emma, and Sage, the villain's core weakness, and why those Starlight and A-Train beats matter. We also highlight the effects work, tributes woven into the story, and what we expect to carry over into The Boys. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 — Welcome and gut reactions to the finale 00:37 — How Gen V strengthens The Boys without losing its own identity 01:14 — Cipher reveal and why the mystery felt obvious but still worked 03:10 — The villain's plan, limits, and the Homelander ceiling 08:31 — Character arcs: Marie's shift from guilt to healer, power ceilings, and "Odessa" 14:39 — Jordan's dual-performance growth and the breakup that actually lands 16:11 — Effects and fight design that make the powers feel dangerous 18:59 — Emma's healing, leadership, and that meaningful Polarity moment 21:07 — Sam as wild card, where he works and where he doesn't 27:19 — Finale tie-ins: who returns, who levels up, and what it signals for The Boys Key Takeaways Gen V continues to be a smart spinoff that supports The Boys while standing on its own. The mid-season drags when the story strays from Godolkin. Keeping it on campus would have helped. Cipher's reveal is predictable, but the character's obsession is the real weakness and pays off thematically. Marie's arc lands: from self-blame to a confident healer positioned near the top tier of Supes. Jordan's two-actor portrayal reads as one cohesive character with real growth and independence. Emma's journey embraces the "cracks with gold" idea and includes a touching tribute beat with Polarity. The show dials back gross-out for purposeful impact while keeping visceral, readable action. Starlight and A-Train moments are not cameos for fun. They set the board for The Boys in a clear way. Quotes "It actually makes me more excited for The Boys now." "My only real negative for the season is the middle slowed down. They should have stayed at Godolkin." "She's not a murderer. She's a healer. Maybe one of the best." "The effects sell the powers. If we had these in real life, they'd be terrifying." "A-Train showing up with Starlight was a fist-pump moment." Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe, then drop a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share the episode with a friend and tag us with #ChallengeAcceptedPod so we can shout you out next week. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com — our home base and the source of all news discussed during our podcast Follow Us Instagram: @challengeacceptedlive TikTok: @challengeacceptedlive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Email your thoughts or challenges: challengeacceptedgefx@gmail.com Listener Questions What worked best for you in the Gen V finale, and what do you want to see carry into The Boys? Send your take to challengeacceptedgefx@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram. We'll feature our favorites on a future episode. Apple Podcast Tags Gen V Season 2, The Boys, Godolkin University, Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips, Lizze Broadway, Hamish Linklater, Chance Perdomo, A-Train, Starlight, Amazon Prime Video, Superhero TV, TV Review, Challenge Accepted Podcast

It's official — Gen V just dropped its most explosive episode yet. In “Hell Week,” the mysteries finally unravel as Cipher's mind games reach a deadly peak, Marie's powers push past god-tier, and the true villain — Thomas Godolkin — steps out of the shadows. With the finale just around the corner, Gen V Episode 7 is a nonstop mix of blood, betrayal, and breakthrough moments.Brandon & Chanel break it all down:Marie's miracle healing powers (did she just outperform Homelander?)Cate & Emma's escape, Polarity's redemption, and Jordan's heartbreakCipher's big twist: who is really pulling the stringsThomas Godolkin returns — and immediately starts killing studentsIs Gen V setting up its darkest finale yet?Plus: What does the connection between Cipher and Sister Sage really mean for The Boys Season 4?

In this episode of Scene N Nerd, hosts Sarah Belmont and Will Polk tackle the emotional rollercoaster of Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8, the series finale titled "Full Nelson." As the 11th Street Kids face escalating dangers, they must convince Peacemaker that he belongs with them. Sarah and Will share their real-time reactions, dissecting the montages and flashbacks that shaped the finale, while also discussing the missed opportunities and character arcs that left them feeling divided.

Pio Vincenco says MicroStrategy could hit $10T, Bitcoin miners are repositioning for AI, and explains why the four-year cycle is dead. Plus: why selling Bitcoin now is a massive mistake and crypto Twitter must always lose. Pio Vincenzo joins us to talk about why MicroStrategy could become a $10 trillion company, how Bitcoin miners like Riot and Cipher are pivoting to AI infrastructure, and why the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle is officially dead. Pierre breaks down the Bitcoin treasury company trend, explains why time is on Bitcoin's side, and shares his controversial take on why crypto Twitter must always lose. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • MicroStrategy owns 600K+ Bitcoin, no corp will catch up • Money printing at $100-175B monthly, historically high • 40% of money supply printed during Covid period • Bitcoin miners repositioning for AI hyperscaler deals • Bitcoin ETFs launched during Biden presidency Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:41 New wave of crypto content creators? 03:55 Bitcoin not crypto trend 05:45 Trump "insider" rumors 09:47 MSTR bull case 15:06 One DAT to Rule Them All? 18:46 BTC miners, WTF? 22:30 IREN & Cypher 27:42 Prediction markets 30:34 4 years cycle go bye bye? -

JPMorgan analysts weigh in on price targets for IREN, CLSK, MARA, RIOT, and CIFR in a recent research note. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will and Colin dive into JPMorgan's latest research report on Bitcoin mining stocks pivoting to AI and HPC. We analyze JPMorgan's IREN price target, break down the economics of co-location vs cloud services, and examine potential upside for Cipher, Riot, Clean Spark, and MARA. **Notes:** • IREN target • Sweetwater needs 1GW+ deal to justify valuation • Co-location: $3.7-8.6M/MW vs cloud: $5.3M/MW • IREN expanding to 23,000 GPUs by Q1 2026 • Cipher EV/revenue at 31.9x vs IREN at 12.9x • Core Scientific sets co-location benchmark Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:43 Mining stocks ripping 06:26 Core Scientific benchmark for AI pivot 15:34 Cleanspark Ad 16:05 IREN 27:06 Valuation models

Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will and Colin dive into JPMorgan's latest research report on Bitcoin mining stocks pivoting to AI and HPC. We analyze JPMorgan's IREN price target, break down the economics of co-location vs cloud services, and examine potential upside for Cipher, Riot, Clean Spark, and MARA. **Notes:** • IREN target • Sweetwater needs 1GW+ deal to justify valuation • Co-location: $3.7-8.6M/MW vs cloud: $5.3M/MW • IREN expanding to 23,000 GPUs by Q1 2026 • Cipher EV/revenue at 31.9x vs IREN at 12.9x • Core Scientific sets co-location benchmark Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:43 Mining stocks ripping 06:26 Core Scientific benchmark for AI pivot 15:34 Cleanspark Ad 16:05 IREN 27:06 Valuation models

GEN V S2 is here! What is the truth behind its new villain — Mr. Sinister?! Sorry. Cipher! PEACEMAKER reveals the truth behind its alt dimension! We are very scared for Leota Adebayo! Plus, we take a look at some X-Men comics as they wind down their current arcs and wind up to the AGE OF REVELATION! In the past, EMMA FROST and MYSTIQUE play Thelma and Louise.

Cipher Mining landed its first AI tenant, with $1.3 billion in the deal backstopped by Google, and MicroBT has opened a U.S. distribution hub with 10,000 ASIC miners per month in volume. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today's round up, we dive deep into Cipher Mining's $3 billion AI hosting deal with Fluid Stack, backed by Google's $1.4 billion guarantee. And as hashrate surges to 1,100 EH/s, miners are struggling with sub-$50 hash prices. Plus MicroBT has opened a U.S. distribution hub, and IREN's aggressive GPU expansion. **Notes:** • Cipher signed $3B AI deal with Fluid Stack • Google backstopping $1.4B of obligations   • Hash price under $50/PH/day (6mo low) • Network hash rate at 1,100 EH/s • IREN doubled GPU fleet to 23K units, raises Q1-2026 ARR to $500M • MicroBT opens 10K unit/month US shop Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:03 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:08 Cipher and Fluidstack deal! 13:15 MicroBT opens up shop in US 17:34 Cleanspark Ad 18:03 IREN doubles GPU fleet (again)

We're breaking down the first four episodes of Gen V Season 2, the bloody, outrageous spinoff of The Boys! In this spoiler-filled review, we cover everything from the best moments, shocking scenes, and standout performances to the frustrating weaknesses that are starting to drag down the live-action Boys universe. Before jumping into Gen V, we start with a cold open discussing James Gunn's DCU Gods & Monsters slate, including major changes to projects like The Authority and Swamp Thing, and the reveal that Brainiac will be the villain in Man of Tomorrow. We also react to the new casting of Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and cover the unfortunate on-set injuries involving Tom Holland and stunt workers. Then we dive deep into Gen V Season 2 Episodes 1-4. We talk about what works—Emma, Cipher, and Polarity's character arcs, the pacing, and the intriguing central mystery—and what doesn't, like lazy political satire, plot holes, and lack of meaningful development for some characters. We also reflect on the passing of Chance Perdomo and how it impacted the direction of the season. Overall, Gen V Season 2 has us cautiously optimistic, and we're hoping the back half sticks the landing.

S​​uperLife Podcast: Turning Pain into Purpose with Jeff Turner In this powerful episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin sits down with Jeff Turner—a poet, musician, and freestyle artist who transformed a childhood marked by pain, dysfunction, and foster care into a life of profound purpose and connection. Jeff's story is a raw, soul-shaking journey through trauma, resilience, and the healing power of music. From losing his childhood family to battling on street corners, to watching a friend die in front of him, Jeff's path is a masterclass in transmutation—turning pain into fuel, and heartbreak into community. Together, Darin and Jeff unpack the duality of life, the freedom of freestyle, and how our deepest wounds can lead us to our highest purpose.     What You'll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – The power of momentum and the illusion of progress 00:26 – Breaking free from the monkey mind and the tyrannical ego 01:39 – Jeff's childhood: foster care, generational dysfunction, and family collapse 05:15 – How poetry became Jeff's first outlet for pain 09:00 – Jeff's first freestyle battle and the moment that changed everything 12:04 – Turning public failure into a lifelong passion 14:26 – Witnessing a friend's death and the choice to transform trauma 20:03 – The fork in the road: choosing resilience over destruction 22:36 – How music became Jeff's medicine, mission, and community 24:03 – Years of mastering freestyle at The Cipher in San Jose 26:06 – Joining Team Backpack and exploding on the freestyle scene 28:17 – Touring the U.S. and building a platform for mental health through music 32:04 – Jeff's live freestyle: a raw, unscripted ode to music and healing 35:11 – Trusting the flow: life lessons from the art of freestyling 39:13 – Life is a list of what couldn't break you 44:57 – Pain as a necessary part of reality: it's not the enemy 47:03 – How Jeff's music transcended language barriers and built global community 50:19 – Redefining hip hop: the universal power of storytelling circles 52:36 – Creating mentorship programs and teaching the next generation through music 54:43 – The importance of in-person community in a digital world 56:25 – Why community and laughter are the greatest medicines 59:46 – Funnier, more joyful therapy: how to heal without being stuck in pain 01:02:48 – Giving people the information and community when they're ready to act 01:07:09 – Creating solutions for health, community, and the future of culture     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com.     Find More From Jeff Turner: Instagram: @jeffturnermusik Music: Spotify – Jeff Turner Website: wamowamo.com     Find More From Darin Olien Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway "Pain isn't here to destroy us—it's here to wake us up. It's the gasoline for purpose if we're brave enough to use it." – Jeff Turner

A man is found dead in a Missouri cornfield — and in his pocket, a mysterious handwritten cipher so baffling that even the FBI still can't crack it.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: We explore the unsolved murder of Ricky McCormick, and the mysterious pages of code found in the dead man's pocket after his body was discovered in St. Charles County, Missouri, in 1999. The FBI's top cryptanalysts have appealed to the public for help deciphering the enigmatic scribbles—and you may hold the key.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Cipher In The Corn” written by Stu Wahlin for Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hstndhsIf you have info that could help solve the Ricky McCormick case, visit https://forms.fbi.gov/code; you can also write to: FBI Laboratory Cryptanalysis and Racketeering Records, Unit 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico VA 22135 - Attention: Ricky McCormick Case=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November, 2016EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CipherInTheCorn

The Orion Cube: An extraterrestrial device hidden by the United States. Time Machines, Secret Government Plans and Documents, Stargates, and Nuclear Disasters. Also, we discuss a Secret Cipher that promises thousands of pounds of Gold, Silver, and Jewels to the person who can crack the code. Join us on this Theories Thursday Episode. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT⁠ - Get instant access to 200+ bonus Audio episodes - Sign up here: ⁠https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices