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This week we're checking out a show about video games. Two dudes who worked together at Game Stop 20 years ago talk about their passion for video games. The only problems are they can't talk and they no longer have any passion for video games. But they do like reading books. So there's that. Trucker Andy joins us live in studio to discuss bald guys showing photos of themselves wearing emo wigs and thinking they're hot. Cringe of the Week includes Dave and Chuck the Freak cutting an embarrassing promo and Zac Amico losing it on his guest Akeem Woods. We get into a time machine to learn that Anthony Cumia was actually offered Opie's job 30 years ago. Myster Magenta sent in a hilarious parody song about Aaron Imholte. Frenchie found another crazy trans guest for Pure Genuine. Cardiff Electric joins us as we check out George Santos interviewing former convicts about what he can expect in prison. Ray DeVito had Cardiff on his show and refused to listen or learn anything. Finally we finish with a segment of Net News and our new review girl Megan hops on to play 2 Minutes with Tom, read some recent reviews, and listen to your voicemails. Tickets on sale now for Boston on June 21st – http://watplive.com/ Andy's podcast: https://allapologiespodcast.com/ Cardiff's new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffElect Support us, get bonus episodes, and watch live every Saturday and Wednesday: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon https://watp.supercast.tech/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career and hobby market for hockey hall of famer: Percy LeSueur (8:35). Next, it's a playoffs edition of hobby deep dive. You voted, and we dive deep on 2024-25 playoffs superstar Mikko Rantanen (18:14). We have some major show news as we've partnered with Slab Sharks to make their auctions more accessible for American hockey card collectors to list your cards (38:49). In hobby news, the Pope card sets a Topps Now record, Fanatics partners with Complex to produce a sports card show, and GameStop hits 1,000,000 PSA submissions in in just seven months (48:15). We ranked our top five non-patch hockey card relics (1:01:27). The Top 5 Very Early 2023-24 Ultimate Collection secondary market sales (1:22:56). We end the show with personal pickups (1:31:01).Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Canadian Consignment - https://www.slabsharks.comMINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
De cryptomarkt staat er uitstekend voor deze week. Bitcoin blijft stevig boven de psychologische grens van 100.000 dollar, met een huidige koers rond de 102.000 dollar. Beleggers kijken nu gespannen uit naar een mogelijke nieuwe all-time high, met het vorige record van 109.000 dollar in zicht. Ook Ethereum presteert momenteel sterk, met een koerssprong van 1800 dollar naar 2700 dollar, wat suggereert dat de bodem mogelijk gevonden is voor de op één na grootste cryptocurrency. Ondertussen treedt Coinbase toe tot de prestigieuze S&P 500-index, ter vervanging van Discover Financial Services. Het aandeel van de Amerikaanse cryptobeurs schoot direct 24% omhoog, de scherpste stijging sinds de dag na Donald Trumps verkiezingsoverwinning. Om in aanmerking te komen voor de S&P 500 moet een bedrijf winst rapporteren in het laatste kwartaal en cumulatieve winst over de vier meest recente kwartalen. Coinbase rapporteerde een netto-inkomen van 65,6 miljoen dollar en een omzet van 2,03 miljard dollar, een stijging van 24% ten opzichte van vorig jaar. Naast deze mijlpaal kondigde Coinbase plannen aan om het origineel Nederlandse Deribit over te nemen voor 2,9 miljard dollar. Deribit is 's werelds grootste cryptobeurs voor opties, en de overname – de grootste deal in de crypto-industrie tot nu toe – stelt Coinbase in staat om zijn derivatenactiviteiten uit te breiden en zijn voetafdruk buiten de VS te vergroten. De Bitcoin Treasury Company-strategie, bedacht door Michael Saylor van MicroStrategy, krijgt navolging. Strive Asset Management heeft aangekondigd Bitcoin als reserveactiva te gaan gebruiken en via een fusie met Asset Entities naar de Nasdaq te gaan. Door deze aankondiging steeg de aandelenkoers van Asset Entities met liefst 450%. Strive's plannen weerspiegelen de strategie van MicroStrategy, dat inmiddels ongeveer 555.500 Bitcoin bezit, ter waarde van rond de 52 miljard dollar. Het bedrijf heeft GameStop aangemoedigd om dezelfde aanpak te volgen, en hoewel de videogameretailer de stap heeft goedgekeurd, heeft het nog geen Bitcoin aangekocht. Volgens Strive CEO Matt Cole staan "minder dan 1% van de beursgenoteerde bedrijven" momenteel Bitcoin op de balans. Vanuit het Verenigd Koninkrijk komt het nieuws dat GFO-X een handelsplatform heeft gelanceerd voor centraal geclearde digitale activaderivaten. Het platform, dat onder toezicht staat van de Britse FCA, is ontworpen om te voldoen aan de institutionele vraag naar transparante en conforme futures en opties voor digitale activa. De eerste institutionele transactie tussen Virtu Financial en IMC werd uitgevoerd op GFO-X en centraal gecleard via LCH DigitalAssetClear. Deze ontwikkeling markeert een belangrijke stap in de evolutie van institutionele markten voor digitale activa, waarbij risicomanagement en liquiditeit centraal staan in een gereguleerde omgeving. Deze week in de CryptocastEen Deep Dive over het veilig opslaan van je crypto samen met Veronique Estié. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On est de retour cette semaine avec des gros prix qui gonflent chez Xbox, des nouvelles images impressionnantes du nouveau Grand Theft Auto VI et le rachat de Gamestop par un Stephan Tétrault pour redevenir… EBGames! En impressions, on parle du dernier film des studios Marvel, Thunderbolts*, à savoir si c'est l'équivalent MCU du Suici de Squad ou juste des Avengers déprimés, ainsi que du jeu South of Midnight de Compulsion Games, un jeu d'action surprenant dans un univers fantastique inspiré du sud des USA qui n'est pas piqué des vers pantoute! Tout ça, avec vos questions bien sûr dans un gros épisode bien ficelé! Diffusion originale: le 12 mai 2025► Pour nous supporter et accéder à du contenu exclusif: https://ko-fi.com/fredgemus ► Vous pouvez aussi nous suivre et laisser une note positive: C'est gratuit et le meilleur encouragement! ► Écoutez nous en direct au https://www.twitch.tv/elgemusio ► Pour suivre tous mes projets et m'encourager, visitez le https://fredgemus.com/ ► Rejoignez notre communauté Le HUB sur Discord: https://discord.gg/qPDEaYqzXt ► Musique par Rudy Berhnard. Découvrez le ici: linktr.ee/rudyberhnard► Montage et diffusion en audio: Fanie Grégoire au www.fanie.ca
Public co-founder Jannick Malling shares exactly how he grew his startup from a tiny beta to millions of users—and hundreds of millions raised. He reveals why fractional shares changed the game for user acquisition, how the company cleverly seized on the GameStop moment to explode growth, and why relentless product focus was critical to scaling quickly. He explains the mindset shift needed to nail product-market fit multiple times and why you should only tackle timeless problems if you want your startup to last.Why You Should Listen• Learn how Public went from 1K beta users to millions in just 18 months by flipping the playbook.• Discover how to capture viral growth moments like GameStop and turning them into sustained growth.• Understand how intense product focus can drive massive results even with limited resources.• Hear why you need to solve timeless problems, not trendy ones.Keywordsstartup growth, product market fit, fractional shares, viral growth, Public investing app, fintech startup, user acquisition, scaling startups, startup advice, founder interview(00:00:00) How Public Went from 1K Users to Millions(00:09:41) Jannick's Path from Teen Designer to Fintech Founder(00:19:03) Fractional Shares Unlock Explosive Growth(00:26:31) Why Community was Key (and How it Actually Worked)(00:31:36) Launch Day Metrics Go Off the Charts(00:35:38) Unusual Strategy Behind Public's Word-of-Mouth Success(00:42:38) How Public Increased Average Deposits by 30x(00:49:12) How GameStop Doubled Public's User Base in 48 Hours(00:53:00) Jannick's Real Advice on Picking Problems That MatterSend me a message to let me know what you think!
Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite!This week in geek:- Introductions- Spirit Of The North 2 (Steam Review)https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778840/Spirit_of_the_North_2/- Geek News- Shark NeverChange Air Purifier (Home Tech Review)https://www.sharkclean.ca/products/shark-neverchange-air-purifier-zidHP152C- Weird News- Creature Keeper (Steam Review)https://store.steampowered.com/app/1826710/Creature_Keeper/- What's Next?Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netMay 11, 2025
In this special bonus episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-host Telis Demos is joined by social-media content creator and economic commentator Kyla Scanlon, who has helped transform how younger generations, specifically Gen Z, are engaging with news about the economy and finance. Through platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Substack, Scanlon has cultivated a dedicated audience of more than half a million people by simplifying complex economic data with creativity and humor. Recognized for coining the term “vibecession,” to highlight the disconnect between economic data and consumers, Scanlon has garnered attention from White House advisers and the Federal Reserve. In this episode, we'll explore how economic trends like meme stocks (think GameStop and AMC) and cryptocurrencies are changing things for younger investors. Plus, we chat about best practices to consider when using social media for financial advice and how to avoid the “bad actors” that are spreading misinformation or scamming people. This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading The 27-Year-Old Economic Adviser for Gen Z For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's episode 262 of The Cavalry! Andrew needs backup that you shouldn't be able to delete direct messages. Johnny needs backup that when you get pulled over, they should let you know whether or not you're getting the ticket before they leave to go back to their car. Remember to sign up for the Patreon for Post-Show Banter! https://patreon.com/thecavalrypodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
Fun fact: the only countries that own more bitcoin than the UK are the US (which own 207,000) and China (194,000). The UK has 61,000 bitcoin - worth almost $6 billion.They are mostly seized bitcoin, a lucky legacy from the early days when the UK was at the heart of bitcoin's evolution. (Remember Satoshi Nakamoto wrote in British English, the Times was referenced in the Genesis block, and many of the early conferences and meet-ups happened here). The FCA, in its wisdom, put a stop to all that, and so we fell behind.The stupidest thing our Chancellor can do, even with the parlous state of the national finances, is to sell those bitcoin. History would look back on her as an even greater fool than Gordon Brown for selling the national gold.This legacy has given the UK an extraordinary advantage in the global arms race that is bitcoin adoption. We would be mad to spurn it.Meanwhile, something extraordinary is taking place in the corporate world of bitcoin adoption, and I think it is going to accelerate rapidly very soon.It is being spearheaded by Michael Saylor, Chairman and Founder of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR).I recommended MicroStrategy, as it used to be called, to readers back in August 2023, largely because it was a means to get bitcoin exposure via your broker. You wouldn't have to jump through all the hoops of buying bitcoin through exchanges, which the FCA has made so difficult.It has been a big win for readers, having more than 12x'd since we tipped it, outperforming bitcoin by a considerable margin. (Bear in mind it has undergone a 10-for-1 stock split since that article.)You really should upgrade your subscription :)Strategy now has some 555,450 bitcoin, meaning it has more bitcoin than any other publicly traded company in the world (excluding the ETFs, which now hold 1.35 million). Note again: there will only ever be 21 million bitcoins - rather less if you discount the 2.5 million that have likely been lost, and the 1.3 million that Satoshi never touched and probably never will).Saylor is also the world's most articulate and charismatic proponent of bitcoin. The man is a genius, and I do not use that word lightly. He has turned Strategy from a quiet, business intelligence software firm, which traded sideways for 20 years with a market cap less than $2 billion, into one of the most talked-about and traded stocks in North America with a market cap north of $100 billion. Options traders love it.His method for doing so - extraordinarily bold at the time, though now it looks easy - was brilliantly simple. He bought bitcoin. He was worried about the erosion of the value of the corporate treasury due to inflation and currency debasement. he started slowly. Then, in buying bitcoin and using it, as tends to happen, he caught the bitcoin bug. He started issuing paper - stock, debt, convertible notes - and bought more bitcoin. Just last week he bought another 1,895 bitcoin, funding the purchase with sales of common and preferred stock.In effect, he is creating money out of (almost) nothing and using it to buy the hardest money in the history of mankind. (Sorry, goldbugs - and you know I'm on your team - but bitcoin is harder money, because the supply is more finite).In doing so, he has enabled many of his investors to retire early.But he has also set in motion something quite extraordinary.Other companies are starting to follow his model. I'm surprised more haven't, but it takes extraordinary courage and vision to do what he did, as demonstrated by the fact that more companies haven't copied him. They're too cautious. Even with him having blazed the trail and shown the way.I think there's a very good chance Strategy becomes a trillion dollar company, while Michael Saylor becomes the world's richest man.To call the pre-bitcoin Strategy a zombie company is harsh, but it was not really going anywhere. Interestingly, it is zombie or near-zombie companies with large treasuries that are most likely to follow the Saylor model. Their need for a new direction is greater.Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently gave Saylor 5 minutes - 5 minutes! - to pitch his model to them, and duly ignored it. It is their loss. But Microsoft is Microsoft. At the moment, it doesn't need bitcoin, and it doesn't need to take the risk.GameStop (NYSE: GME), on the other hand, is a different matter. Remember GameStop from 2021 and all those memes during lockdown? The video game retailer had more than 3,000 outlets, and its business model was considered defunct. People buy games online now. But some private investors noted that the short position exceeded 100% of the issued shares of the company, and started buying. The ensuing short squeeze sent the stock from $17 to north of $500, and, it is said, almost broke Wall Street. (Not quite, but you get the point).The problem is GameStop's business model is somewhat defunct. This year, it closed over 400 stores. This week, it sold its Canadian outlets.But the company has about $4.7 billion in cash, low debt, and just raised another $1.5 billion, it announced.What does it do now?Bitcoin is the answer.We don't yet know how much it has bought, but its earnings call is on June 6, so perhaps we can expect an announcement then.The Japanese company Metaplanet (3350:TYO) is doing something similar. Formerly a zombie hotel company, now known as the “Asian MicroStrategy,” it has bought some 5,555 bitcoin. It bought another 555 this week after it issued its 13th set of bonds. The stock rose 40% on the news. Since spring 2024, when the company began its strategy, the stock has gone from below ¥20 to north of ¥600.The same thing is happening as happened to Saylor. Initially, the company bought it as a hedge against currency debasement. It discovered it was onto something. Now it is doing all it can to issue paper - bonds, warrants, stock, you name it - and use the proceeds to buy bitcoin.Perhaps GameStop will make a similar discovery.A year ago, Semler Scientific (NYSE: SMLR), which provides technology products and services for healthcare providers, made its first purchase of bitcoin: 581. It couldn't stop accumulating. Now it has 3,467 bitcoin.Sol Strategies (CA:HODL), my old company, is doing something similar for Solana, having just announced a $500 million convertible note. This company had a market cap of barely C$20 million a few months ago.What started as a trickle is starting to flow. The more companies that do this, the bigger the rush is going to get. Corporations are changing they way they store capital. They are changing the capital they store.The implications for how corporates hold their treasuries are one thing. The implications for fiat money are extraordinary. Issue debt - ie create money - and buy hard digital assets with it. This is going to be a big, big theme in the next few years.If you enjoyed this article, please like it, share it, all that stuff :) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe
On this week's episode of the PixelPlay Podcast, the trio talk about the latest price increases to all of Xbox and how this could potentially stop the growth of console buys completely. They also talk about Gamestop in Canada being rebranded into EB Games and what that'll mean potentially going forward.Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycastiiThe podcast is also available on the following audio platforms:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pixelplaycastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pixelplay/id1550323949?uo=4Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/pixelplayGoogle Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80OGU3MzVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vfmf63oyRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/pixelplay-WD52oESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QZ98ZfjnPxNeQUajg0UM4Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/pixelplay Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-songMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI#xbox #inflation #gamestop
In this candid interview, Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, sits down with Howard Lindzon to reflect on the remarkable journey from a startup idea to a $40 billion company reshaping investing. Vlad recounts Robinhood's early days—pivoting from high-frequency trading software to mobile-first commission-free investing—and the challenges of fundraising and navigating regulation when no one wanted to back a brokerage startup.The conversation dives into pivotal moments: the explosive growth after Robinhood's waitlist launch, the GameStop crisis, and steering the company through intense public scrutiny during the COVID era. Vlad opens up about the evolution of his role as CEO, from scrappy founder to leading a 3,000-person company, and shares why his passion remains rooted in building new products—from prediction markets to digital banking.With reflections on competition, leadership, and the future of fintech, this discussion offers a rare inside look at the highs and lows of building one of the most influential platforms in modern finance.#Robinhood #VladTenev #StartupJourney #Fintech #Investing #Leadership #GameStop
Check out Jeremiah's YouTube shows Stand-Up on the Spot and Trailer Tales. You can also check his tour dates at http://www.jeremiahwatkins.com On this episode of The Danny Brown Show, Jeremiah Watkins stops by to talk about new Jordan drops, waiting in line for Beanie Babies, and his least favorite guest on Kill Tony. They also discuss male flight attendants, jumping off balconies, and wet dreams. In the Ask Danny segment, they answer questions about a gang stalking ex, an open relationship with an older woman, and an alternate universe Danny. The Weird Web videos feature a chair sniffer, a fish squirt, a car roof crush, and a Kegel metronome. Other topics include: J-Lo, Sega Dreamcast, the new Tony Hawk game, GameStop, jerking it in jail, Jingle All the Way, Fleer cards, and Easter in the ghetto. Finally, we get the return of White People Shit and Jeremiah talks about almost passing out on the plane here. Enjoy! Have a question for Danny? Hit us up at danny@thedannybrownshow.com The Danny Brown Show Ep. 154 https://xdannyxbrownx.com https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:32 - Intro Jeremiah & Easter in the Ghetto 00:03:10 - Jingle All the Way 00:05:45 - Back to Jordans & Beanie Babies 00:09:12 - Spin the Wheel: Male Flight Attendants 00:12:20 - Ask Danny: Alternate Universe 00:14:00 - Video Games 00:17:36 - Jeremiah's Least Favorite Guest 00:19:16 - Gang Stalking Ex & An Older FWB 00:22:32 - White People Shit: Bowling 00:24:55 - Weird Web Videos: Chair Sniffer 00:34:43 - Spin the Wheel: Wet Dreams & Jerkin in Jail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microsoft comes out of the closet to announce its price increase for the XBOX SERIES X|S and its games.EA cuts more jobs and cancels the development of a new TITANFALL game. Your physical disk collection may be deteriorating. GameStop is investigating an internal scam within its stores. Then, in our FINAL STAGE segment, I give my thoughts on the remastered pixel-perfect brawler PHANTOM BREAKERS BATTLEGROUND ULTIMATE (on the Nintendo Switch).
Send us a text Lyss returns for another War Games Top 10! This week, we're ranking our favorite Dysfunctional Family movies—spanning genres with a few surprise picks. But first, a not-so-featured craft beer segment (Pete and Sean are trying to behave on a weeknight, Lyss has wine, and chaos ensues). Lyss shares what she's been watching, Vinnie poses the ultimate Star Wars viewing order question, and then it's War Games time. Check it out!
You may remember a hype around GameStop and stories of investors turning $500 into $200,000. Stories like this can cause the investor to fall victim to the cognitive bias – bandwagon effect. Just because more and more people are buying... Read More ›
Send us a textHow many of you tried to preorder, but had the internet kick you when you were down and take a dumparoo on your feet?
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Still super annoying though. 0:00 - I accidentally ripped off my dentist 2:54 - Incredibly, YouTube manages to make its platform worse 8:10 - For next year's Oscars, the academy members will have to actually watch all the films in a category to vote 15:36 - TV shows. Do I prefer all episodes released at once? Or a more staggered release schedule? 29:38 - Folks are surprised the thing The Last Of Us Part II is most well known for happened on the show 39:40 - Andor's first three season 2 episodes are just as boring as season one's! 42:24 - Monster Hunter Wilds' first festival dropped this week and I'm quite enjoying it If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 7:00 PMJared Kniselyan outline 7:01 PMaddictedtochaosHello all. 7:01 PMaddictedtochaosAnyone get a Switch 2 preorder? 7:02 PMJared Kniselyi have more important things to spend money on this week 7:02 PMJared Kniselylike a 300 dollar dentist trip and gas 7:02 PMaddictedtochaosOuch. 7:03 PMaddictedtochaosI lucked out and got the last one at my GameStop. 7:03 PMJared Kniselyyour plan doesnt cover preventative stuff? 7:07 PMJared Kniselyi do it 7:07 PMJared Kniselyright now to be exact 7:11 PMJared Kniselythats its called to tape it 7:24 PMaddictedtochaosI prefer binge watching. 7:25 PMJared Kniselyso you are not a binger 7:28 PMSheekagoHappy Saturday 7:29 PMJared Kniselythink there 24 of that boring show of yours 7:46 PMLee ShowronHey 7:53 PMJared Kniselygood fight to do for an hr 7:56 PMJared Kniselythe next week is the first week in the month anyway
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously? Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search? 4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its 'Janitors' Emails Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kinsta.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously? Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search? 4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its 'Janitors' Emails Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kinsta.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously? Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search? 4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its 'Janitors' Emails Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kinsta.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously? Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search? 4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its 'Janitors' Emails Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kinsta.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit
In this episode, I chat with Peruvian Bull, a well-known Bitcoin researcher and educator. We also unpack the central bank manipulation, the coming currency wars, and why Bitcoin might be the only way out. If you're looking to understand what the next phase of the dollar endgame might look like, this episode is for you. ––– Offers & Discounts –––
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously? Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search? 4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its 'Janitors' Emails Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kinsta.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously? Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search? 4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its 'Janitors' Emails Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kinsta.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT outsystems.com/twit drata.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit
Chris is pushing his luck with Spider Mommy Oblivion mods. Kelley just really wanted to get out of GameStop. Josh extols the magic of folding shirts. And Andi desperately tries to remember that one off-brand Persona. The post RPG Cast – Episode 766: “They Cuss En Français” appeared first on RPGamer.
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Blue Prince, Diablo IV, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33...I don't know what I'm playing this week, but I DO know what I played last week and we have a lot of fun questions and Top 10 lists to get through today!JOIN THE DISCORD and talk PlayStation with the PSD+ community:https://discord.gg/pEDZDp4kTGFOLLOW ME ON TWITCH and watch me record the show LIVE:https://www.twitch.tv/psdailypod/FOLLOW ME ON BLUESKY at psdailypod:https://bsky.app/profile/psdailypod.bsky.socialFOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK at ps.daily.pod:https://www.tiktok.com/@ps.daily.podIntro and Outro music is "The Concord Crew" by Daniel Pemberton from the Concord soundtrack.
Merve and The Kappa are once again bad at remembering video game titles. In this episode, they cover recent troubles at GameStop, the Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and more. [Recorded April 6, 2025]
EmSwizzle (Max) and @NintyPrime (Nate) dive into dissecting the Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct, recap it, and discuss whether or not the game is $80! We also go over Nintendo news including Switch 2 Pre-Order dates for the US and Canada, we answer your questions and SO MUCH MORE!
Send us a textNintendo's Switch 2 officially begins pre-orders April 24th with a June 5th release date, keeping prices at $450 for the base model and $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle.• Nintendo keeping price "for now" with potential changes after Fall 2025• Mario Kart World introduces flying, underwater racing, day/night cycles, and new weapons• New game chat feature eliminates need for separate communication apps• GameStop offers trade-in values: $175 for OLED Switch, $125 for original Switch, $100 for Switch Lite• LeBron James Ken doll released for $75, immediately sold out on Amazon• Sony raising PlayStation Plus subscription prices in Canada and console prices in several regions• "28 Years Later" horror film trailer promising summer release, continuing the zombie franchise• Minecraft movie breaks box office records with $162 million opening week
Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics:Nintendo's Vietnam Production of Switch 2 Is Going Almost Entirely to the US - Bloomberg LinkNintendeal claims that most GameStop stores "are expecting ~100 Switch 2 consoles available at launch," but games/accessories "extremely limited" https://x.com/Nintendeal/status/1911810754099249648Streets of Rage, Super Thunder Blade, ESWAT: City Under Siege Join NSO Genesis game https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1910498346952769825Switch 2 versions of BotW and TotK will offer occasional equipment repair via Zelda Notes https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/zeldas-nintendo-switch-2-ports-finally-let-you-repair-equipment-via-its-mobile-app/Phil Spencer comments on wanting to support Switch 2 https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/microsoft-phil-spencer-minecraft-movie-fallout-season-2-1236352653/Marathon launches September 23 as a team-based extraction shooter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvJIQoWIQP8Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered leaks, apparently launches next week https://www.gematsu.com/2025/04/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-screenshots-leak-via-virtuos-websiteTLOU season 2 premiere had 5.3 million US viewers, outpacing season 1 premiere by 10% https://deadline.com/2025/04/the-last-of-us-season-2-premiere-viewership-hbo-1236368374/ Questions from Discord: Jtlawbass: What franchise needs a new installment? For me, I'd love a new, single-player Phantasy Star game. A Nintendo franchise that I want to see make a comeback is Golden Sun.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has captured the gaming world's attention, and we're diving headfirst into what this next-generation console means for players everywhere. With preorders beginning May 8th for My Nintendo members, we explore the system's impressive technical capabilities that have many rethinking its potential. Could this portable powerhouse truly rival the PS5 in some aspects?The controversial $80 price tag for Mario Kart World has ignited passionate debate, but looking back at gaming history reveals some surprising context. Games in the 1990s often sold for what would be equivalent to $130 today—has gaming been underpriced for decades? We examine how development costs, inflation, and consumer expectations collide in this complex discussion.Beyond hardware talk, we're tackling the existential question facing digital gaming: do you actually own your games? Ubisoft's ongoing lawsuit regarding The Crew's shutdown could fundamentally reshape consumer rights in the digital space. If players win their argument that purchasing a game means ownership rather than licensing, the entire industry might face a dramatic restructuring of how online-only games operate.We also mourn the closing of GameStop stores across smaller communities while celebrating the surprising resurgence of retro gaming. From $300 Pokémon cartridges to vintage collectibles commanding eye-watering prices, nostalgia continues driving a thriving secondary market even as physical retail spaces disappear.Send a Text Message to The Game Junction Podcast we may read live!NYXI Gaming - NYXI Wizard GameCube Wireless Joy-pad for Nintendo Switch. Use code "gamejunction" for 10% off!PWRUP Grip 2Use code "GameJunction" for 10% off.Launch Your Own Podcast Now - BuzzsproutStart for FREE with our affiliate link.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLive on YouTube, TikTok, & Twitch Fridays @ 8 PM EST YouTube Channels @GameJunctionMedia @BrandonHurlesYT @TheJunctionNetwork All Socials: https://linktr.ee/GameJunctionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameJunctionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GameJunctionMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GameJunctionMediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamejunctionTeespring: https://my-store-dcccac.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/GameJunctionMediaBonfire Merch: ...
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Episode 370 April 11, 2025 Welcome to The Weekly Option, a weekly program that offers practical trades and discussion for beginners and professionals alike. The topic of the week is high option prices. In this week's show, we will cover the trades from last week on Cleanspark Inc, Riot Platforms, and Gamestop.… Continue reading Episode 370 Option trading podcast April 11, 2025
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Trent Gillham—also known as Drunk Plato—for a far-reaching conversation on the shifting tides of technology, memetics, and media. Trent shares insights from building Meme Deck (find it at memedeck.xyz or follow @memedeckapp on X), exploring how social capital, narrative creation, and open-source AI models are reshaping not just the tools we use, but the very structure of belief and influence in the information age. We touch on everything from the collapse of legacy media, to hyperstition and meme warfare, to the metaphysics of blockchain as the only trustable memory in an unmoored future. You can find Trent in twitter as @AidenSolaran.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Trent Gillham and Meme Deck, early thoughts on AI's rapid pace, and the shift from training models to building applications around them.05:00 – Discussion on the collapse of the foundational model economy, investor disillusionment, GPU narratives, and how AI infrastructure became a kind of financial bubble.10:00 – The function of markets as belief systems, blowouts when inflated narratives hit reality, and how meme-based value systems are becoming indistinguishable from traditional finance.15:00 – The role of hyperstition in creation, comparing modern tech founders to early 20th-century inventors, and how visual proof fuels belief and innovation.20:00 – Reflections on the intelligence community's influence in tech history, Facebook's early funding, and how soft influence guides the development of digital tools and platforms.25:00 – Weaponization of social media, GameStop as a memetic uprising, the idea of memetic tools leaking from government influence into public hands.30:00 – Meme Deck's vision for community-led narrative creation, the shift from centralized media to decentralized, viral, culturally fragmented storytelling.35:00 – The sophistication gap in modern media, remix culture, the idea of decks as mini subreddits or content clusters, and incentivizing content creation with tokens.40:00 – Good vs bad meme coins, community-first approaches, how decentralized storytelling builds real value through shared ownership and long-term engagement.45:00 – Memes as narratives vs manipulative psyops, blockchain as the only trustable historical record in a world of mutable data and shifting truths.50:00 – Technical challenges and future plans for Meme Deck, data storage on-chain, reputation as a layer of trust, and AI's need for immutable data sources.55:00 – Final reflections on encoding culture, long-term value of on-chain media, and Trent's vision for turning podcast conversations into instant, storyboarded, memetic content.Key InsightsThe real value in AI isn't in building models—it's in building tools that people can use: Trent emphasized that the current wave of AI innovation is less about creating foundational models, which have become commoditized, and more about creating interfaces and experiences that make those models useful. Training base models is increasingly seen as a sunk cost, and the real opportunity lies in designing products that bring creative and cultural capabilities directly to users.Markets operate as belief machines, and the narratives they run on are increasingly memetic: He described financial markets not just as economic systems, but as mechanisms for harvesting collective belief—what he called “hyperstition.” This dynamic explains the cycles of hype and crash, where inflated visions eventually collide with reality in what he terms "blowouts." In this framing, stocks and companies function similarly to meme coins—vehicles for collective imagination and risk.Memes are no longer just jokes—they are cultural infrastructure: As Trent sees it, memes are evolving into complex, participatory systems for narrative building. With tools like Meme Deck, entire story worlds can be generated, remixed, and spread by communities. This marks a shift from centralized, top-down media (like Hollywood) to decentralized, socially-driven storytelling where virality is coded into the content from the start.Community is the new foundation of value in digital economies: Rather than focusing on charismatic individuals or short-term hype, Trent emphasized that lasting projects need grassroots energy—what he calls “vibe strapping.” Successful meme coins and narrative ecosystems depend on real participation, sustained engagement, and a shared sense of creative ownership. Without that, projects fizzle out as quickly as they rise.The battle for influence has moved from borders to minds: Reflecting on the information age, Trent noted that power now resides in controlling narratives, and thus in shaping perception. This is why information warfare is subtle, soft, and persistent—and why traditional intelligence operations have evolved into influence campaigns that play out in digital spaces like social media and meme culture.Blockchains may become the only reliable memory in a world of digital manipulation: In an era where digital content is easily altered or erased, Trent argued that blockchain offers the only path to long-term trust. Data that ends up on-chain can be verified and preserved, giving future intelligences—or civilizations—a stable record of what really happened. He sees this as crucial not only for money, but for culture itself.Meme Deck aims to democratize narrative creation by turning community vibes into media outputs: Trent shared his vision for Meme Deck as a platform where communities can generate not just memes, but entire storylines and media formats—from anime pilots to cinematic remixes—by collaborating and contributing creative energy. It's a model where decentralized media becomes both an art form and a social movement, rooted in collective imagination rather than corporate production.
In this emergency pod edition, Jeff Malec is joined by Vineer Bhansali, Founder and CIO at LongTail Alpha, LLC, to break down the market's wild rollercoaster ride that demanded immediate attention. When markets hit new lows only to rocket back with a stunning 10% rally, we knew it was time for another "WTF episode" – our signature emergency broadcasts reserved for the financial world's most shocking moments.Together, Jeff and Vineer dissect the tariff chaos sending shockwaves through global markets, with Vineer providing insights on the critical liquidity crisis unfolding across stocks, bonds (especially long-term), and their derivatives. This episode delivers the expert analysis and perspective you need when markets go haywire – just like when we talked crude oil's negative plunge and the GameStop rebellion that took down a hedge fund in years past. No scripted talking points, no scheduled interviews – just raw, unfiltered market commentary when you need it most. The world's financial markets just had a moment... and so did we. SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-00:49 = Intro00:50-11:08 = Market Volatility and Liquidity: The New Trading Ecosystem11:09-18:02 = Hedging Strategies in Uncertain Markets: 0DTE Options, straddles and strangles, and Tail Risk18:03-30:56 = Global Asset Shifts: Bond duration, Basis Trades, Gold, and the Erosion of American Financial Exceptionalism30:57-43:41 = Tail Hedging Economics: Getting out of the money43:42-54:32 = Market Resilience and picking up steam: Is there hope for Trend Following?From the episode:Relationship Between Trend-Following and Options (whitepaper) Previous episode with Vineer:Taming the Tails with LongTail Alpha's Vineer Bhansali Follow along with Vineer on LinkedIn and @longtailalpha on X.com and be sure to check out LongTail Alpha's website for more information!Don't forget to subscribe toThe Derivative, follow us on Twitter at@rcmAlts and our host Jeff at@AttainCap2, orLinkedIn , andFacebook, andsign-up for our blog digest.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
Joe Heck, CEO of Zip, joins me on the Tearsheet Podcast to discuss the evolution of alternative payment solutions in the US. Zip is a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company. Joe shares lessons from his 20 years of experience in consumer lending and fintech payment solutions. Heck brings insights from his previous leadership roles at Happy Money and TrueStage. Heck's background plays a role in his approach to financial services. Growing up in Flint, Michigan, he understands the challenges of paycheck-to-paycheck living. “There's a consumer base largely ignored by traditional financial systems,” Heck explains. “FICO doesn't serve them well, but they have a great ability to pay.” Zip focuses on providing financial flexibility to these consumers. It offers structured repayment plans that don't push them into revolving debt. According to Heck, “We win when the consumer wins. If they can't pay us back, our model doesn't work either.” The Big Ideas BNPL's Growth Potential in the US – With only 2% of payments currently in BNPL, there is significant room for expansion compared to markets like Europe and Australia. Financial Inclusion for Underserved Consumers – Zip is focusing on consumers who don't fit traditional credit models but have strong repayment potential. “We provide access when and where they need it,” says Heck. Strategic Partnerships Drive Accessibility – Integrations with Stripe and retailers like GameStop are making BNPL more available to consumers. A More Transparent Alternative to Credit Cards – Unlike credit cards that encourage revolving debt, BNPL provides structured, predictable payments. “We're not built in a way that traps consumers in debt,” Heck emphasizes. The Role of Cash Flow Management in BNPL's Future – Zip is investing in tools that help consumers manage unpredictable income streams, ensuring more repayment flexibility.
The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X // Peruvian Bull on X // The Dollar EndgameThe Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.00:00-Welcoming back Peruvian Bull06:43-Trade Policies and Market Reactions09:42-Economic Volatility and Market Strategies12:37-Monetary Policy and Global Reordering15:31-Liquidity Trends and Market Implications18:27-Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset21:35-Future of Bitcoin and Global Economics43:59-Shifting Trends in Sovereign Assets50:56-The Burden of Maturing Debt57:27-GameStop's Bitcoin Strategy01:11:35-Bullish and Bearish Takes01:17:49-Outro & DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
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Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin. GameStop labeled the indenture for its convertible bonds as “Project Rocket” in the file name submitted to the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 412 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the implications of recent market movements, including tariffs, GameStop's foray into Bitcoin, and how gold looks to be going parabolic. They also break down the declining dollar, labor market pessimism, and the impact of AI on job opportunities for younger generations. The conversation wraps up with insights on Jared's Options Masterclass (now available!) and upcoming economic reports.
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry including bitcoin's reaction ahead of Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" announcement.Bitcoin rallies ahead of Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" announcement, USDC-issuer Circle plans an IPO, and GameStop closes a $1.5B offering to buy BTC. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Delaware's changes to its corporate governance laws, Waymo's expansion into Washington D.C., and GameStop's decision to add bitcoin to its treasury reserves. Then they analyze Engine Capital's activist push at Lyft, offering insights and strategic suggestions on how the rideshare company can strengthen its business. Finally, they break down the growing challenges for college graduates in today's job market, with Scott sharing practical advice for those looking for a job. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GameStop plans to buy $1.3B in Bitcoin, following MicroStrategy's playbook. How does this connect to GameStop's 2021 meme stock saga, company financials, and can this pivot can save a retailer whose core business is declining.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWe dive into GameStop's surprising announcement to raise $1.3 billion in convertible notes, potentially to buy Bitcoin. The hosts explore how this connects to the 2021 meme stock saga that gave GameStop its massive cash position, Ryan Cohen's relationship with Michael Saylor, and whether this Bitcoin strategy is a life raft for a retail gaming business in decline. With GameStop's revenue dropping from $8.5B to $3.8B over eight years, is this a smart pivot or just vibe investing?Notes:- GameStop announces $1.3B convertible note offering- Revenue declined from $8.5B to $3.8B in 8 years- Company has $4.76B cash on balance sheet- Cash position largely from 2021 meme stock frenzy- Zero debt after paying off all loans- Saylor posted photo with Ryan Cohen: "Team Bitcoin"Check out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more.Timestamps:00:00 Start00:28 GameStop enters the chat02:05 GME be buying07:58 Roaring Kitty Redux10:43 Financials13:25 Arch13:56 Business evolution20:14 Volatility trade25:28 Not a crazy pivot30:22 BTC makes an honest market or not...-
Welcome to Impact Theory, where we dive headfirst into the monumental shifts reshaping our world. Today's episode is a mind-bending exploration of technological leaps and global dynamics that are radically redefining our reality. We've been given an unprecedented peek behind the political curtain, revealing how high-stakes decisions are truly made. The world is morphing at breakneck speed, from boundary-pushing AI advancements to groundbreaking protests reshaping borders and economies. You're about to have your perception flipped on its head as Drew and I dig into these seismic changes. Join us as we empower you to harness these transformations for your own growth and success. Buckle up, because this episode promises to be one for the ages. Welcome to Impact Theory. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Revealing Government and Global Shifts 06:24 Transparency Revolution for America 11:37 Beliefs Enhance Predictive Understanding 20:38 "Demanding Transparency from Power" 22:50 Transparency's Impact on Behavior Shift 30:55 Hollywood's Costly Failures and Alternatives 32:08 Game Risks and AI Storytelling 42:05 "AI Friendship and Personalization" 46:33 Game Design: Iteration Challenges 50:57 Seek Real-Time Life Improvement 55:31 GameStop and Bitcoin's Risky Gamble 58:33 Marvel vs. Star Wars Storytelling CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://rangerover.com/us/sport Audible: Sign up for a free 30 day trial at https://audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Thrive Market: Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Tax Network: Stop looking over your shoulder and put your IRS troubles behind you. Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://tnusa.com/impact ITU: Ready to breakthrough your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE American Alternative Assets: If you're ready to explore gold as part of your investment strategy, call 1-888-615-8047 or go to https://TomGetsGold.com Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact. DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SUMMARYIn today's Weekly Business News episode, hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen discuss the current economic climate, focusing on a significant decline in consumer sentiment revealed by a University of Michigan survey. They express concerns about inflation, government policies, and their impact on consumer behavior. The hosts also explore retail trends, noting the closures of stores like Forever 21 and GameStop, and the rise of e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. They emphasize the need for better communication from the administration and highlight the importance of adapting to changing consumer preferences in a digital age.TAKEAWAYSDecline in consumer sentiment as reported by the University of Michigan survey.Concerns about the overall economic climate and inflation.Impact of government policies on consumer behavior and the need for better communication.Retail sector challenges, including store closures of brands like Forever 21 and GameStop.Shift in consumer shopping habits towards e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu.GameStop's strategy to invest in Bitcoin as a response to retail challenges.Emotional aspects of investing and the volatility of GameStop's stock.Nostalgia for physical media and the transition to digital formats in entertainment.Importance of understanding consumer preferences and emotional drivers in business.The need for businesses to adapt to the changing economic landscape and consumer behavior. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.
OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/twistLinkedIn Ads - To redeem a $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to linkedin.com/thisweekinstartupsBrex - the financial stack founders can bank on. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/banking-solutions.Today's show: Jason, Alex, and Lon dig into the controversy around 11x, the Andreessen-backed startup accused of misrepresenting revenue and using fake logos, and what that says about early-stage accountability. Then we break down China's dual-front blitz in AI and EVs: DeepSeek's open-source model rivals GPT-4, and Xiaomi's $30K SU7 is a straight-up Porsche clone shaking the EV market. Finally, we unpack the “4-persona framework” that helped Wiz rocket to $100M+ ARR faster than anyone — a must-know concept for any founder looking to build, sell, and scale like a beast.Timestamps:(0:00) Episode Teaser(1:27) Introduction of co-hosts Lon Harris and Alex Wilhelm(3:23) New set design and color analysis(5:43) Announcement of "Twist OT" and potential Patreon model(8:09) Gamestop's Bitcoin strategy and Michael Saylor's influence(10:15) OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/twist(14:26) MSTR and their shift to Bitcoin(17:01) Michael Saylor's conflict of interest(20:40) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups(23:09) Investment strategies for company treasuries(25:10) Allegations against Eleven x startup(30:35) Brex - the financial stack founders can bank on. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at brex.com/banking-solutions.(32:56) The importance of transparency and accountability in startups(42:31) Chinese advancements in AI technology and ChatGPT features(55:09) Insight from Israeli VC Gilly Ranan on successful startups(1:04:26) Founder Friday March Pitch Madness bracket competition(1:10:26) How to start a Founder Friday chapter and community(1:11:21) Bracket competition and Launch Accelerator's 34th cohortSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/LonsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonharrisFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:15) OpenPhone - Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/twist(20:40) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups(30:35) Brex - Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at https://www.brex.com/banking-solutionsCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916
Plus, AI startup Anthropic wins in court over copyrighted music. And, Gamestop's play in bitcoin boosts its stock. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices