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Original Air Date: 1/31/2023 Today, we take a look at just some of the nearly infinite ways in which our society, culture and economy are infused from top to bottom with Scam Culture™ that is bleeding us dry both financially and mentally. Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The Grift Economy: Everything is a scam, always. - Thought Slime - Air Date 11-5-21 For those that need to read this: you aren't a capitalist. You're capital. Ch. 2: Power and Corruption: The Devos Family - iilluminaughtii - Air Date 1-20-23 Betsy DeVos and her family have been important figures in the business world for decades. They're involved in a massive MLM, invest in shady businesses, and have put their money toward politics for as long as anyone can remember. Ch. 3: Bill Black: The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One - theAnalysis.news - Air Date 5-31-21 How does a corrupt mortgage scam by brokers in California become a massive national fraud that puts the whole economy into a deep crisis? Bill Black on theAnalysis.news with Paul Jay. Ch. 4: Why FTX's Crypto Scam Is A Tale As Old As Time - The Problem With Jon Stewart Podcast - Air Date 12-7-22 "Whatever fun name you wanna put on it, it's the same damn thing we've seen over and over again." David Dayen, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, joins us to talk through the spectacular rise and fall of crypto exchange FTX Ch. 5: The Gig Economy Was Always A Scam - Wisecrack - Air Date 8-8-22 The gig economy has revolutionized how we think about work, but not necessarily for the better. How have a bunch of multi-billion-dollar companies like Uber or Instacart so fundamentally changed our economy? Ch. 6: Why Spotify Will Ultimately Fail - Benn Jordan - Air Date 1-9-23 An investor's guide to breaking the thing you're trying to sell. Ch. 7: James O'Brien caller wrote his dissertation on 'incel' culture - LBC - Air Date 1-27-23 Explaining the appeal of Andrew Tate and his accolites to young, insecure men Ch. 8: TikToker Exposes New A.I. Scam That Is Absolutely TERRIFYING - Rebel HQ - Air Date 1-13-23 TikToker @benno56 shares his family's experience with a terrifying new A.I. voice-mimicking scam. Max Burns breaks it down. Ch. 9: Mark Rober's Prank And The Truth About Scammers And Capitalism - Second Thought - Air Date 6-17-22 Scam call centers are just one cancerous offshoot of bureaucracy under capitalism, and while pranking these places may be cathartic, it's not enough to tackle the root cause. Ch. 10: Is all money just a ponzi scheme? | Vicki Robin - Big Think - Air Date 7-22-18 "Money, it's a gas," wrote Pink Floyd's Roger Waters for their hit 'Money'. Author, speaker, and social innovator Vicki Robin would probably agree: she posits that most people don't understand the true, human, working value of money. Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
If you thought the internet was a dumpster fire before, the EU LAUNCHES SECOND INVESTIGATION INTO GROK because Musk's bot won't stop generating nonconsensual imagery. Meanwhile, META LARGELY FAILS TO PROTECT KIDS FROM AI CHATBOTS, proving that their internal safety checks are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. If that doesn't creep you out, AFTER RING PRIVACY BACKLASH over police partnerships, a LEAKED EMAIL SUGGESTS RING PLANS TO EXPAND ‘SEARCH PARTY' from finding lost dogs to total neighborhood surveillance. Of course, REDDIT, META, AND GOOGLE VOLUNTARILY GAVE DHS INFO on users critical of ICE, because why stand up for privacy when you can just comply?In the news, we look at OPENCLAW, OPENAI AND THE FUTURE as the project's founder joins the Borg, even though META AND OTHER TECH FIRMS PUT RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF OPENCLAW because it's basically a security hole that can click your mouse for you. Peak stupidity has arrived with RFK JR'S NEW CHATBOT giving rectal dietary advice, while AI COMPANIES BOUGHT OUT ALL OF WESTERN DIGITAL'S HARD DRIVES through 2026, meaning you can't have storage because the bots need it more. Even VALVE ADMITS STEAM DECK AVAILABILITY IS AFFECTED by this memory hoarding. We also touch on STEVE BANNON SUED OVER MAGA CRYPTO SCHEME, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST ROBLOX for being a safety nightmare, and the fact that TESLA ROBOTAXIS REPORTEDLY CRASHING at four times the human rate. TESLA DODGES 30-DAY SUSPENSION by simply killing the word "Autopilot," while NEW YORK HITS THE BRAKES ON ROBOTAXI EXPANSION to keep the chaos at bay. Finally, POLYMARKET WITHDRAWS EXPLOSIVE ARTEMIS BETTING MARKET because betting on dead astronauts is too much even for them, leading the ETHEREUM CREATOR STARTING TO THINK THIS WHOLE PREDICTION MARKET THING MIGHT BE GAMBLING. As NEVADA SUES KALSHI and Jack Dorsey oversees INSIDE THE ROLLING LAYOFFS AT JACK DORSEY'S BLOCK—using AI to summarize the misery of his employees—just remember: YOU'LL BE SORRY WHEN YOU HEAR WHAT JUSTIN BIEBER'S $1.3 MILLION BORED APE IS WORTH NOW. Hint: it's twelve grand.In this week's MEDIA CANDY, we've got FREE BERT, KAT WILLIAMS: THE LAST REPORT, and the eternal return of SHREK. We're checking out MARK ROBER on Netflix, the return of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS, and the trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE. If you need a soundtrack for the apocalypse, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq has you covered with STOP USING GENERATIVE A.I and the Gen-X anthem I'VE NO MORE F*S TO GIVE!.Moving to APPS & DOODADS, OBSIDIAN TO NOTES is a $14 well spent, unlike CURSOR and VISUAL STUDIO CODE which are getting bogged down by slow models. APPLE'S AI PENDANT sounds like a watered-down Humane pin that relies on your phone to think, and APPLE PODCASTS AND VIDEO remains a pipe dream because bandwidth costs money. We've reached the point where THERE'S A GRIM NEW EXPRESSION: “AI;DR” for things not worth reading, and THERE'S A NEW TERM FOR WORKERS FREAKING OUT over being replaced—AIRD, or AI Replacement Dysfunction—which is basically the low-grade panic of being made obsolete by a machine that thinks bananas go in your bum.AT THE LIBRARY, we're thumbing through CLEAVE THE SPARROW, THE REGICIDE REPORT by Charles Stross, and Robin Ince being NORMALLY WEIRD AND WEIRDLY NORMAL.Then we descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, where the Muppets are taking over with THE MUPPET SHOW and MUPPETS NOW. We catch the latest on THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and TOY STORY 5, while tracking the PENTAGON PIZZA INDEX to see if war is breaking out. For the kids, we look at a 3D PRINTER / ENTRY LEVEL FOR KIDS like the Bambu Lab A1, and for the nerds, A STAR WARS-CENTRIC RSS FEED and a NEAT IDEA FOR AN RSS READER, “CURRENT,” which lets news drift away like water under a bridge. We wrap it all up with some HORROR IN UNDER TWO MINUTES and IMPECCABLE COVERS OF 80S SYNTH MUSIC, because at least the 80s had better soundtracks than this AI-generated nightmare.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/734FOLLOW UPEU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generationMeta largely fails to protect kids from AI chatbots, per its own testsAfter Ring privacy backlash, company abandons plans for police partnershipLeaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party' Surveillance Beyond DogsReddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report SaysIN THE NEWSOpenClaw, OpenAI and the futureMeta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security FearsRFK Jr's new chatbot advises the public on 'best foods to insert into rectum'AI Companies Bought Out All of Western Digital's Hard Drives for 2026 AlreadyValve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortagesSteve Bannon sued over MAGA crypto schemeLos Angeles County files lawsuit against Roblox over child protectionsTesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than HumansTesla dodges 30-day suspension in California after removing AutopilotNew York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion planPolymarket withdraws explosive Artemis betting market after backlashEthereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be GamblingNevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a licenseInside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey's BlockYou'll Be Sorry When You Hear What Justin Bieber's $1.3 Million Bored Ape Is Worth NowMEDIA CANDYFree BertKat Williams: The Last ReportShrekMark RoberMonarch: Legacy of MonstersGOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Official Trailer | February 13 - Only in TheatersSTOP USING GENERATIVE A.I (Original Song) by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqI've No More F*s To Give! by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqAPPS & DOODADSObsidian to NotesCursorVisual Studio CodeApple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai PinThere's a Grim New Expression: “AI;DR”There's a New Term for Workers Freaking Out Over Being Replaced by AIAT THE LIBRARYCleave the Sparrow by Jonathan KatzThe Regicide Report (Laundry Files Book 14) by Charles StrossNormally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity by Robin InceTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingThe Muppet ShowMuppets NowThe Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 22Toy Story 5 | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 19Pentagon Pizza IndexBambu Lab A1A Star Wars-centric RSS feedCurrent RSS ReaderHorror in under two minutes.Impeccable covers of 80s synth musicTop Gun - Opening Theme (Synth Cover)CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGreen Eggs and Ham narrated by the Reverend Jesse JacksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, I'm breaking down why we need to stop looking at success as a straight line and start seeing it for what it actually is: an exercise in 10,000 micro-failures. Inspired by a story from former NASA engineer Mark Rober about how they get a rover to Mars, I explore the concept of "mouse farts"—the tiny course corrections that keep a mission from drifting millions of miles off target.I talk about why the difference between reaching your destination and giving up usually comes down to how you handle those inevitable moments when you've veered off track. If you're feeling like you've hit a wall or made a wrong turn, join me as I explain why that isn't the end of the road—it's just time for a little course correction.//Welcome to The Ray J. Green Show, your destination for tips on sales, strategy, and self-mastery from an operator, not a guru.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
When Sergio Cilli https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1826186/ made his first AI film, it really didn't get noticed. And neither did many others he made. Sure they were good. But what got noticed more was the one video he made, which showed why AI isn't quite and why it's not yet the monster filmmakers fear.Sergio joins Kristyna Archer https://www.archer.vision/ to talk about making AI films. What works, what doesn't, and how filmmakers can be ready for what comes next.Matt and Oren dive into how much it costs, where commercial budgets might be headed, and how AI will be adopted into filmmaking and commercials. And Sergio and Kristyna bring two different perspectives.Kristyna is an Adobe Firefly, an AI ambassador for Adobe, and has a background working with LED volume walls, Unreal Engine, and generally skews to the tech side of things. Sergio came from fear. It was only after his wife encouraged him to experiment that he discovered his desire to explore AI and filmmaking.This is a conversation about AI that tackles the elephant in the room from a variety of perspectives from working commercial directors. And it's not just talk, it's commercial directors who've actually explored the tools and put out some stuff – that if it wasn't impressive, it could cast a shadow on their directing careers. Or as Oren's friend likes to say, it tackles the “elephant that AI'nt in the room”.See Sergio's AI Audition video at https://youtu.be/AEbqJj2hIjgAnd find Sergio and Kristyna on Instagram @sergiocilli and @archerstudioooooo---Help our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: MoldQuestVHS on Instagram @moldquestvhsOren's Endorsement: The Pitt on HBO and the video "Beat Any Escape Room- 10 proven tricks and tips" from Mark Rober https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwgaTYOx0RISergio's Endorsement: "Extraordinary Things to Cutout and Collage", the book. https://www.mariarivans.com/extraordinary-things-to-cut-out-and-collage and Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee https://us.foursigmatic.com/products/original-mushroom-coffeeKristyna's Endorsement: The Wonder App has a great community of artists, producers, conversation and more, https://app.wonderstudios.com/ And also the Endel App https://endel.io/ for people with ADHD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
В этом выпуске: заменяем Redis на Postgres, обсуждаем машинки и язык программирования Rust, а также темы слушателей к прошлому выпуску. [00:00:00] Чему мы научились GitHub — C19HOP/WiSafe2-to-HomeAssistant-Bridge: Connect FireAngel WiSafe2 alarm networks to HomeAssistant Hack Pack Subscription by Mark Rober — Choose Your Plan [00:25:00] ErrataZen: Саша нашел исчезнувшую галочку в Zed [00:28:40] #темы523 [01:36:57]… Читать далее →
MInd Pump Key Takeaways Gamify failure to accelerate learning: The biggest mistake in building anything is attempting the final version first NASA's approach taught Mark Rober that rapid prototyping and treating each failure as valuable data “I don't know, but I'll test and find out” transforms obstacles into exciting problems to solve rather than soul-crushing setbacksDopamine drives getting, not having: Evolution wired us to chase rewards, not enjoy them This explains why high achievers like Elon Musk have brains that never turn off, and why “burnout” occurs when your input no longer generates the same neurochemical payoff you've come to expectConspiracy theories fill our need for control: The idea of compensatory control explains why people reject randomness Believing in secret cabals like “the Illuminati” is psychologically easier than accepting that terrible things happen by pure chance, beyond anyone's controlAdults are input-rich but output-starved: Modern life drowns us in passive content consumption while our brains desperately crave hands-on creation We literally invented weightlifting (picking things up and putting them down for an hour) to artificially reintroduce the physical problem-solving our species evolved to needRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.org Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stress is Making You Fat! Here's how and how to fix it. (2:28) The most effective anti-inflammatory. (26:04) Hip thrust king! (28:19) Baby sumo. (31:27) Kids do the darndest things. (34:13) The delicate dance of getting your kids to do things they don't want to do. (36:48) Carnival genetics. (39:24) Effects of ultra-processed foods on kids. (41:32) American culture and consumption. (43:18) The importance of having a healthy microbiome on your skin. (49:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to structure the workout when hitting two or more muscle groups in the same workout. (55:38) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How do you know when a low HRV score means you actually need to back off training, versus when it's just reflecting daily stress, hormones, or life chaos? (1:04:46) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How to balance work/life, while trying to be an inspiring entrepreneur. (1:12:15) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How can I continue to incorporate all of the things I love without losing muscle and strength gains, while also seeking optimal overall health outside of aesthetics (I deal with quite a bit of body dysmorphia)? (1:24:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Fatty15 for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit with code MINDPUMP ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Purpose in life and stress: An individual-participant meta-analysis of 16 samples Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness - Harvard Health The importance of friendships in reducing brain responses to stress in adolescents exposed to childhood adversity: a preregistered systematic review Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect 'We fear people will end up in financial trouble.' Americans will spend a record $20 billion via buy-now-pay-later during the holidays. Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** Mind Pump #2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram
I asked MrBeast and Mark Rober to break down their empires from content to products to experiences just like Walt Disney did in 1957. Thanks Shopify for sponsoring, get your free trial: https://www.Shopify.com/YoushaeiGet our free YT Hack Pack with our best tips, tools & templates: https://www.YTHackPack.comJoin our Discord of 6,500 creators helping each other grow: Discord Join our newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.newsGet free 30 minute consulting with my new company, Boring Stuff, which does taxes, accounting, and more for creators: https://www.boring-stuff.comGet Created merch hoodies, hats, shirts & crewnecks: https://created.storeSubscribe for more videos: https://tr.ee/YoushaeiYT0:00 - Inside Jimmy & Mark's Empires2:17 - Jimmy's YouTube Channels: Old & New3:02 - Beast Land: Is America Next?5:45 - Announcing MrBeast Financial7:30 - MrBeast's Big Software Play8:59 - Writing Books11:03 - Testing Ideas for Beast Games11:47 - Feastables, Merch, Lunchly & More13:57 - Developing New Talent15:44 - $5B Valuation18:07 - Mark's Biggest Videos21:16 - Mark's YouTube Thumbnail Strategy22:45 - Rejecting $50M26:12 - Mark's “Trilogy” of Products28:46 - Brand Deals30:28 - Creative Process for Shorts32:40 - Brand Deals (Continued)34:07 - New Netflix Show37:26 - IRL Experiences41:54 - $55M Classroom…For Free45:01 - “Most Important Thing I'll Do”
Mark Rober is an engineer, science communicator, and YouTuber known for viral experiments and STEM education. Expect to learn what it was like to wor on the Mars Rover for NASA, how NASA rewired the way Mark thinks, what Mark's relationship with failure is like, which engineering heuristics transfer best to everyday life, how can grown-ups rebuild the natural curiosity that gets pruned out of them, how you can avoid losing the curiosity when you need to deliver views, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals New pricing since recording: Function is now just $365, plus get $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, a Welcome Kit, Travel Packs, plus bonus gifts (US only) when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- What idea have you been sitting on lately? What’s been holding you back from starting? Today, Jay sits down with engineer, innovator, and YouTube creator Mark Rober to explore the unexpected life experiences that shaped one of the internet’s most beloved minds. Mark shares the childhood moments that ignited his passion for building, breaking, and understanding how the world works, moments nurtured by a mother whose love, imagination, and encouragement helped lay the foundation for his life’s mission. He reflects on how her influence continues to ripple outward, inspiring millions of young people who learn, explore, and dream through his work today. Jay and Mark explore the mindset that carried Mark from NASA engineer to innovative educator, unpacking what it really means to “think like an engineer:” experiment boldly, embrace failure, and treat every setback as an opportunity to learn. They follow Mark’s unusual pivots, from designing Mars rover hardware to crafting Halloween costumes, to ultimately shaping a career that blends curiosity, storytelling, science, and play. Together they reveal the deeper lessons behind Mark’s most viral experiments: why creativity thrives when we stay childlike, how passion reveals itself through repetition, and why the most meaningful work grows from genuine excitement rather than algorithms or expectations. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Think Like an Engineer How to Stay Curious as an Adult How to Follow Your Passion Practically How to Build Ideas That Actually Work How to Find Creativity in Everyday Life How to Recognize Your Real Calling How to Inspire Others Through Your Work Keep following the questions that excite you, keep trying the things that scare you, and keep believing that you’re capable of far more than you realize. Your next breakthrough might be just one experiment, or one brave attempt away. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Were You Always Creative? 04:02 Understanding the Real Impact of Your Life 06:55 What It Really Takes to Work at NASA 09:49 Learning to Think Like an Engineer 11:22 How Rovers Are Tested for Mars 12:20 Searching for Life Beyond Earth 13:24 Follow What You Truly Love Doing 16:11 If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It 17:22 Practical Wisdom from a Lifelong Tinkerer 20:57 The Pivot from NASA to Apple 23:34 Turning Ideas into Actionable Success 24:45 What is the Engineering Design Process? 28:28 Why Embracing Failure Matters 29:57 Relearning Trust and Finding Love Again 34:56 The Power of Immersion Weekends 36:45 Making Learning Engaging Through Creativity 40:29 Why Mastery Is Worth Pursuing 41:40 Balancing Business with True Creativity 44:51 How Communication Shapes Great Storytelling 47:40 Two Common Mistakes Creators Make 52:30 Staying True to Your Creative Style 54:04 The Importance of Focusing on One Passion 56:44 The Hidden Failures Behind Viral Success 59:35 Giving Kids Room to Be Creative 01:04:30 Curiosity as the Root of Creativity 01:06:07 Inside a Real Creative Process 01:08:45 Where Do You Get Your Big Ideas? 01:11:46 The Mind-Bending Question of Life in the Universe 01:16:02 The Promise and Peril of Rapid AI Growth 01:19:56 Focusing on What You Can Truly Influence 01:24:57 Mark on Final Five Episode Resources: Mark Rober | X Mark Rober | Instagram Mark Rober | Facebook Mark Rober | LinkedIn Mark Rober | TikTok Mark Rober | YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty Key Takeaways Engineering Thinking FrameworkEmbrace failure as discovery, foster insatiable curiosity, and iterate relentlessly The core principle: break things, test repeatedly, and view each failure as eliminating one wrong approachIf you can dream it, you can build it through iterative experimentation.Naive Optimism + Strategic ExecutionTurn ideas into action by combining an optimistic vision with a practical breakdown: define your end goal, decompose it into simple steps, identify knowledge gaps, and test incrementallyTransform fear into curiosity through hands-on building and reflection on lessons learned, rather than ego protection The Immersion Weekend Method: Dedicate 48 hours of complete immersion to explore new fascinations – consume every book, video, and resource available. This intensive sprint reveals whether something deserves permanent schedule integration and helps you fall in love with the process of incremental masteryDual-Track Success ModelAvoid binary thinking: maintain steady employment while pursuing passion projects during nights and weekends until they gain tractionThe most successful ventures pair a 10x visionary thinker with a logistics master (Jobs + Napoleon model), preventing burnout by keeping founders focused on their core love rather than pure managementContent that resonates triggers five core emotions: Adventure, humor, negativity, inspiration, or surprise More broadly: control only what's in your sphere of influence, commit to “hell yes” decisions exclusively, and recognize that outcomes revert to the mean Things are never as extreme as they appear in the moment.Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgWhat idea have you been sitting on lately? What’s been holding you back from starting? Today, Jay sits down with engineer, innovator, and YouTube creator Mark Rober to explore the unexpected life experiences that shaped one of the internet’s most beloved minds. Mark shares the childhood moments that ignited his passion for building, breaking, and understanding how the world works, moments nurtured by a mother whose love, imagination, and encouragement helped lay the foundation for his life’s mission. He reflects on how her influence continues to ripple outward, inspiring millions of young people who learn, explore, and dream through his work today. Jay and Mark explore the mindset that carried Mark from NASA engineer to innovative educator, unpacking what it really means to “think like an engineer:” experiment boldly, embrace failure, and treat every setback as an opportunity to learn. They follow Mark’s unusual pivots, from designing Mars rover hardware to crafting Halloween costumes, to ultimately shaping a career that blends curiosity, storytelling, science, and play. Together they reveal the deeper lessons behind Mark’s most viral experiments: why creativity thrives when we stay childlike, how passion reveals itself through repetition, and why the most meaningful work grows from genuine excitement rather than algorithms or expectations. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Think Like an Engineer How to Stay Curious as an Adult How to Follow Your Passion Practically How to Build Ideas That Actually Work How to Find Creativity in Everyday Life How to Recognize Your Real Calling How to Inspire Others Through Your Work Keep following the questions that excite you, keep trying the things that scare you, and keep believing that you’re capable of far more than you realize. Your next breakthrough might be just one experiment, or one brave attempt away. 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Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Were You Always Creative? 04:02 Understanding the Real Impact of Your Life 06:55 What It Really Takes to Work at NASA 09:49 Learning to Think Like an Engineer 11:22 How Rovers Are Tested for Mars 12:20 Searching for Life Beyond Earth 13:24 Follow What You Truly Love Doing 16:11 If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It 17:22 Practical Wisdom from a Lifelong Tinkerer 20:57 The Pivot from NASA to Apple 23:34 Turning Ideas into Actionable Success 24:45 What is the Engineering Design Process? 28:28 Why Embracing Failure Matters 29:57 Relearning Trust and Finding Love Again 34:56 The Power of Immersion Weekends 36:45 Making Learning Engaging Through Creativity 40:29 Why Mastery Is Worth Pursuing 41:40 Balancing Business with True Creativity 44:51 How Communication Shapes Great Storytelling 47:40 Two Common Mistakes Creators Make 52:30 Staying True to Your Creative Style 54:04 The Importance of Focusing on One Passion 56:44 The Hidden Failures Behind Viral Success 59:35 Giving Kids Room to Be Creative 01:04:30 Curiosity as the Root of Creativity 01:06:07 Inside a Real Creative Process 01:08:45 Where Do You Get Your Big Ideas? 01:11:46 The Mind-Bending Question of Life in the Universe 01:16:02 The Promise and Peril of Rapid AI Growth 01:19:56 Focusing on What You Can Truly Influence 01:24:57 Mark on Final Five Episode Resources: Mark Rober | X Mark Rober | Instagram Mark Rober | Facebook Mark Rober | LinkedIn Mark Rober | TikTok Mark Rober | YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is a MUST listen. If you feel stuck right now - whether it's with your health, your job, your habits, your relationships - this conversation is for you. Today, you're getting a new framework that helps you create an instant shift, and it comes from one of Mel's favorite thinkers on the planet: Mark Rober. Mark is a NASA engineer who turned his love of science and education into the #1 science education platform in the world, with 72 million YouTube subscribers. And here's here to teach you a completely different way to approach goals, confidence, and happiness: Treat your entire life like an experiment. Mark has spent his life turning failure into data, setbacks into experiments, and high-pressure work into play. He has synthesized every single thing he has learned into a few simple tools and strategies that he is teaching you today. His personal framework, rooted in engineering, will help you achieve your goals, improve your habits, be happier, make better decisions, have more fun, and become more confident. This is about thinking like an engineer, not to build rockets, but to build a better life. You'll learn: -How to make your goals more fun so you stick with them -What the Super Mario Effect is and how it will change how you think about “failure” forever -A stress-free way to choose your next step when the future feels blurry You'll also learn the lessons behind some of his wildest experiments, his simple method for beating overwhelm and uncertainty, and a specific message for teachers. If you're tired of overthinking, afraid to make a move, or bored with your own excuses, this episode is a masterclass in engineering your way forward and turning failure into fuel. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Figure Out What You Really Want.Still looking for a holiday gift?One of Mel's favorite gifts to give is a CrunchLabs subscription.And as a gift to listeners of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mark is offering a special discount of 15% off any CrunchLabs subscription using the code MELROBBINS. These monthly subscription boxes, created by Mark, are great for the kids in your life because they are designed to foster creativity, inspire hands-on engineering, and teach robotics and coding skills. Connect with Mel: Get Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
All the Hits with some minor misses!STREAMING:Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)Taylor Swift: The End of an Era (Disney+)Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour - The Final Show (Disney+)F1 (Apple TV)The Mastermind (MUBI)Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 (Disney+)Merv (Prime Video)The Revenge Club (Paramount+)Predators (Paramount+)Man vs. Baby (Netflix)Simon Cowell: The Next Act (Netflix)Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 (Netflix)Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 (Paramount+)Record of Ragnarok Season 3 (Netflix)Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Season 3 (Disney+)A Paw Patrol Christmas (Paramount+)Elmo & Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas (Netflix)Blood Coast (Netflix)City of Shadows (Netflix)Home for Christmas Season 3 (Netflix)Tell Me Softly (Prime Video)CINEMA:Eleanor the GreatSilent Night, Deadly NightEllla McCay
Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of December 6, 2025. Netflix Pro Bono, season 1 (Dec. 6) Elmo & Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas (Dec. 8) Badly in Love, season 1 (Dec. 9) Blood Coast, season 2 (Dec. 9) Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within (Dec. 9) The Accident, season 2 (Dec. 10) Record of Ragnarok, season 3 (Dec. 10) Simon Cowell: The Next Act (Dec. 10) Had I Not Seen the Sun, part 2 (Dec. 11) Man Vs Baby (Dec. 11) Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, season 2 (Dec. 11) The Town, season 1 (Dec. 11) True Beauty, season 1 (Dec. 11) City of Shadows (Dec. 12) Home for Christmas, season 3 (Dec. 12) Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Dec. 12) Disney+ Monsters Funday Football (Dec. 8) Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures, season 3 (Dec. 8) Percy Jackson and the Olympians, season 2 (Dec. 10) Taylor Swift: The End of an Era (Dec. 12) Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour - the Final Show (Dec. 12) HBO Max Wizkid: Long Live Lagos (Dec. 11) Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh (Dec. 12) Paramount+ Predators (Dec. 8) Little Disasters (Dec. 11) Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, season 2 (Dec. 12) Peacock Here Come the Irish, season 2 (Dec. 8) Prime Video Surely Tomorrow, season 1 (Dec. 6) Merv (Dec. 10) The Game Awards (Dec. 11) Apple TV+ F1 (Dec. 12) Acorn TV Midsomer Murders, season 25 (Dec. 8) Tubi Hag (Dec. 12) Hallmark+ She's Making a List (Dec. 6) Single on the 25th (Dec. 7)
Investor Anthony Scaramucci discusses bitcoin's rebound and his optimistic outlook for Solana, one of the digital assets he believes will stand the test of time. Online creator Mark Rober has amassed a YouTube following of 72 million people, and now he's taking his fun science lessons to Sesame Street. The former NASA engineer explains his business model and his next projects, including a collaboration with Elmo and a curriculum for science teachers. Plus, CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on a new outlook from Macy's, President Trump will announce his pick for the new Federal Reserve Chair in early 2026, and American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney denim campaign may have been a boon to its holiday business. Anthony Scaramucci - 16:19Mark Rober - 28:42 In this episode:Mark Rober, @MarkRoberAnthony Scaramucci, @ScaramucciCourtney Reagan, @CourtReaganBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What idea have you been sitting on lately? What’s been holding you back from starting? Today, Jay sits down with engineer, innovator, and YouTube creator Mark Rober to explore the unexpected life experiences that shaped one of the internet’s most beloved minds. Mark shares the childhood moments that ignited his passion for building, breaking, and understanding how the world works, moments nurtured by a mother whose love, imagination, and encouragement helped lay the foundation for his life’s mission. He reflects on how her influence continues to ripple outward, inspiring millions of young people who learn, explore, and dream through his work today. Jay and Mark explore the mindset that carried Mark from NASA engineer to innovative educator, unpacking what it really means to “think like an engineer:” experiment boldly, embrace failure, and treat every setback as an opportunity to learn. They follow Mark’s unusual pivots, from designing Mars rover hardware to crafting Halloween costumes, to ultimately shaping a career that blends curiosity, storytelling, science, and play. Together they reveal the deeper lessons behind Mark’s most viral experiments: why creativity thrives when we stay childlike, how passion reveals itself through repetition, and why the most meaningful work grows from genuine excitement rather than algorithms or expectations. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Think Like an Engineer How to Stay Curious as an Adult How to Follow Your Passion Practically How to Build Ideas That Actually Work How to Find Creativity in Everyday Life How to Recognize Your Real Calling How to Inspire Others Through Your Work Keep following the questions that excite you, keep trying the things that scare you, and keep believing that you’re capable of far more than you realize. Your next breakthrough might be just one experiment, or one brave attempt away. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Were You Always Creative? 04:02 Understanding the Real Impact of Your Life 06:55 What It Really Takes to Work at NASA 09:49 Learning to Think Like an Engineer 11:22 How Rovers Are Tested for Mars 12:20 Searching for Life Beyond Earth 13:24 Follow What You Truly Love Doing 16:11 If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It 17:22 Practical Wisdom from a Lifelong Tinkerer 20:57 The Pivot from NASA to Apple 23:34 Turning Ideas into Actionable Success 24:45 What is the Engineering Design Process? 28:28 Why Embracing Failure Matters 29:57 Relearning Trust and Finding Love Again 34:56 The Power of Immersion Weekends 36:45 Making Learning Engaging Through Creativity 40:29 Why Mastery Is Worth Pursuing 41:40 Balancing Business with True Creativity 44:51 How Communication Shapes Great Storytelling 47:40 Two Common Mistakes Creators Make 52:30 Staying True to Your Creative Style 54:04 The Importance of Focusing on One Passion 56:44 The Hidden Failures Behind Viral Success 59:35 Giving Kids Room to Be Creative 01:04:30 Curiosity as the Root of Creativity 01:06:07 Inside a Real Creative Process 01:08:45 Where Do You Get Your Big Ideas? 01:11:46 The Mind-Bending Question of Life in the Universe 01:16:02 The Promise and Peril of Rapid AI Growth 01:19:56 Focusing on What You Can Truly Influence 01:24:57 Mark on Final Five Episode Resources: Mark Rober | X Mark Rober | Instagram Mark Rober | Facebook Mark Rober | LinkedIn Mark Rober | TikTok Mark Rober | YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Bart Merrick Team advice on pricing, staging, upgrades, and planning moves • Possible rate shifts and trusting agents over online info • Second annual Thanksgiving Kid Cast with Max, Tommy, and Maisie • Kids noticeably older since last year • Playing the Kid Cast intro and reacting to the cursing joke • Cornucopia chat and Maisie starting her topic list • Maisie calling Dan a funny comedian • Dan's dermatologist visit and the underwear-picking story • Finding a diamond necklace that belonged to Dan's late mother • Kids finding Maisie's old "doodoo" drawing and Tommy's childhood books • Talk about memories before age three • Debate over Dan growing his hair out • Kids choosing "computer men" as future careers • Maisie pitching flavor and food-development jobs • Discussion of flavorists, product testing, and internships • Max wanting to be a mechanical engineer; Mark Rober comparisons • Kids reacting to influencer life and online audiences • "Drunk in the bear" stunt jokes and bear-suit memories • Maisie limited to YouTube Kids; Roblox possibly fading • Warnings about online dangers and news • Maisie curious about college costs, in-state vs out-of-state • Sensory scientist and food-writer careers • Shared cooking-video and ASMR camping interests • Kids' YouTube habits, Blue Lock anime, and Dan's egg sandwiches • Maisie learning to cook and making biscuits • Creative careers, money, and VTubers • Kid trends: Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, Lonely Mountain Snow Riders • CapCut edits, aesthetic photos, and dance videos • Growth of kids' product industries and baby-mask marketing • Morning-routine chaos and "plumb bobs" dad story • Silence of the Lambs tucked-penis joke reactions • Tommy's black-hole question and wanting to make people laugh • Rapunzel hair-ripping cautionary tale • AI feedback-loop comparison • Breakfast routines, fancy school lunches, and picky eating • Cold hot-dog story and kids assuming adults drink beer • Solar Bears beer misconception and Maisie avoiding inappropriate jokes • Swapping-parents hypothetical and morning-routine differences • Cross-country practice schedules • Trying Swedish Devil licorice and other weird foods • Debate over rude vegetables and favorite veggies • Teaching kids about pogs and slammers • Showing Doom and comparing it to Minecraft • Minecraft roller coasters and animal experiments • Dance-competition songs like "Conga" and "Pink Pony Club" • Drunky the Bear in a thong joke • Thundercats intro and its anime influence • 80s skeletal villains and kids not wanting physical toys • Adults reminiscing about G.I. Joes and the $40 Super Soaker • Stuffed animals as collectibles; friends not playing with toys • Games used mainly for socializing • Indoor vs outdoor play differences • Voice chat today vs what 90s kids would've done • Kids reacting to being recognized by listeners • Myths like "don't swim after eating" • 80s/90s cartoons feeling slow now • Roblox as a social hub replacing neighborhood play • Screens keeping distant family connected • Listener question about knowing the kids' names • Bald Black-woman voicemail and gold-crown air fresheners • 90s car culture and Tom's first GMC S15 • Dog-poop stories, "mummy bones," and cleaning waffle-soled shoes • Outdoor dogs then vs indoor dogs now • Garage-Rottweiler memory • Suggestion for Tom to do an FDOT anti-DUI commercial • BeardMeatsFood and competitive-eater training • John Candy documentary, fame pressure, and early death • GLP-1s possibly helping Candy today; stigma around medical weight help • Caller saying puke stories aren't embarrassing • Ideas for embarrassing-story segments • Modern teens avoiding risky public behavior due to cameras • A-list guests preferring smaller shows to control conversations • Hosts noting they aren't journalists and don't do confrontational interviews • Thanksgiving thanks, travel plans, and NFL games • Happy Thanksgiving sign-off ### • Social Media: https://tomanddan.com | https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive | https://facebook.com/amediocretime | https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive • Where to Find the Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/ • Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s | https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/ • Exclusive Content: https://tomanddan.com/registration • Merch: https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/
We're in Los Angeles at Adobe MAX 2025 to break down the announcements that will change how creators work, including Adobe's game-changing partnership with YouTube. We're joined by a legendary lineup of guests to discuss the future of creativity. Mark Rober reveals his $55 million secret project for the first time ever, Cleo Abram (Huge If True) shares her POV on editorial freedom and advancements in tech, and Adobe's GM of Creators Mike Polner, explains the new AI tools that will save you hours of work.What you'll learn:-- Mark Rober's strategy for building a 100-person company.-- The AI audio tool that creates studio-quality sound anywhere.-- How to edit YouTube Shorts inside the new Premiere Mobile app.-- Why creative freedom is more important than ever for creators.If you want to stay ahead in the creator economy, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss our next episode!00:00 Live From Adobe MAX!01:01 Adobe's ChatGPT Integration01:45 The New Adobe x YouTube Partnership04:09 YouTube's New TV Experience07:48 Welcome Mark Rober!08:40 Is AI Cheating for Creators?12:25 Building the Mark Rober Business16:51 Mark Rober's $55M Secret Project23:53 Welcome Cleo Abram!26:12 Why I Left Vox31:20 AI Tools Lower The Barrier37:24 Welcome Adobe's Mike Polner!39:31 Adobe's Top 3 New Tools44:27 What is "Responsible AI"?52:06 Upload: Steven Bartlett's Big RaiseCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
This week, guests will be Soarin' to new destinations in 2026, Make-A-Wish made a big Halloween splash for kids, Parkside Market has some changes, a possible glimpse of new nighttime entertainment, a special overnight event, we talk about our latest trip and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Next year is the 250th anniversary of The United States of America. As part of the celebration, Disney has announced that a new version of Soarin' will be coming to the parks. Soarin' Across America will premiere at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next summer. The new version will highlight some of the country's natural beauty and city landscapes. More than a dozen locations will be featured. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/soarin-across-america-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/ Southern Californians have been looking to the skies to get a glimpse of new possibilities coming to Disney Nighttime Entertainment. Recent drone testing in Santa Clarita, California has shown Disney characters from Peter Pan, to Moana, to Sorcerer Mickey, and more! Disney and ABC Studios own two lots on the Golden Oak Ranch where this testing is speculated to have taken place. To see what was being tested, check out the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/10/22/is-this-video-a-major-clue-about-a-new-disney-drone-show/#more-1077132 https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-ranch-drones/ Something interesting that we learned when we were visiting is that Sip and Sonder, the coffee shop that was part of Parkside Market, had closed. In its place is Parkside Market Coffee & Tea. The location features hot and cold coffee and tea drinks, along with pastries, savory breakfast bites, and cinnamon rolls of different flavors. – https://www.micechat.com/425707-disneyland-update-halloweens-last-hurrah-holiday-sneak-peek-refurb-rush/ Last week, when we were in the park, we were able to catch a glimpse of Disney's partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This time, they partnered with some of the world's top creators to grant wishes for 40 kids at the ultimate Halloween experience. 16 kids met MrBeast with a scavenger hunt through the parks, A for Adley hosted a playdate with crafts, Disney dolls, and Rainbow Ghost Rescue. Mark Rober dropped eggs off the Millennium Falcon to teach families how to make contraptions to save their eggs from cracking. Chef Amaury Guichon did a live chocolate-making demo, Doctor Mike built a lightsaver, and San & Colby rode Haunted Mansion. Disney partners with Make-A-Wish to grant a wish for every hour of every day. – https://disneyparksblog.com/community-outreach/disney-make-a-wish-mrbeast-and-more-creators-grant-wishes-at-disneyland/ Last week, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration taped segments for the holiday special overnight. D23 members could register to attend the event, which ran from 11pm to 6am. Guests were treated to performances by Nicole Scherzinger singing “O Holy Night” and “Mary Did You Know?” Gwen Stefani performed her new holiday song “Shake the Snow Globe” and “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-overnight-holiday-special-recording-recap/ Halloween is almost here, but the holiday season is quick to move on at the Disneyland Resort. 2025 Holiday Merchandise has arrived all over the resort. Some of the collections this year are the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection, the Gingerbread Collection, the Snowman Trent Collection, Winter Scenic Collection, Disney Hanukkah Collection, Disney Holiday Haven Collection, Disney Winter Peppermint Collection, Disney Fair Isle Print Collection, and Disney Christmas Plaid Collection. – https://www.micechat.com/423292-disney-holiday-merchandise-2025/ SnackChat: Churro Talk with Vern Discussion Topic: Halloween Trip Recap and JPL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
I interviewed Lucas and Curtis Nicotra (aka “Sticks”) who went from working for Mark Rober to making movies for MrBeast, Ryan Trahan & more. Thanks Shopify for sponsoring, get free trial: https://www.shopify.com/YoushaeiGet our free YT Hack Pack with our best tips, tools & templates: https://www.YTHackPack.comJoin our Discord of 6,500 creators helping each other grow: Discord Join our newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.newsSubscribe for more videos: https://tr.ee/YoushaeiYT00:00 First Viral Videos, Lessons & Breakthroughs7:37 Risking It All for Airrack12:20 Surprising Ryan Trahan in 1 Week21:34 Negotiating with Mark Rober33:04 Sticks Breaks Down Their Packaging39:58 The Turning Point: Creator Commercials44:56 Breakdown of Joyride Commercial47:26 Filmmaking on YouTube51:36 How Sticks Made Videos with Mark Rober1:01:24 Leaving Mark Rober1:05:50 Making the MrBeast Movie1:19:45 Filmmaking Tips for YouTube1:34:08 Building The Sticks Team1:35:24 How Sticks Makes Money1:36:55 Making the Feastables Movie1:41:16 Closing Thoughts
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Lauren and Josh dive into a wild week that saw Roblox shatter concurrent user records thanks to a viral developer beef over a game called "Italian Brainrot." The duo unpacks how this grassroots event, which supported MrBeast and Mark Rober's Team Water initiative, amassed 47 million simultaneous players...and what it means for youth culture and platform safety. Next: YouTube's new Hype feature, a discovery tool designed to spotlight channels with under 500,000 subscribers. They discuss the mechanics, its potential impact on discoverability, and the future possibility of viewers being able to purchase Hype for their favorite creators. Finally: YouTube's creator-heavy partnership with the NFL. They cover the exclusive kickoff game stream and the use of the Watch With feature, which will allow top creators like iShowSpeed to officially co-stream the game, signaling a massive shift in live sports distribution.Also: Spotify slides into the DMs with a new messaging feature, and YouTube is caught automatically enhancing Shorts with AI, much to the dismay of creators.00:00 Intro: Lauren's First Book Club02:55 How Italian Brainrot Led to a Roblox Record07:22 The Dangers of Massive Youth Platforms08:50 YouTube's Hype Feature for Small Creators Arrives in the U.S.12:10 How The Hype Button Actually Works15:01 Should Viewers Be Able to Buy Hype?18:48 YouTube's Game-Changing NFL Partnership20:06 Creators Like iShowSpeed Will Officially Co-Stream NFL Games22:52 The Power Shift from Experts to Creators25:48 Upload: Spotify is Adding DMs29:20 Download: YouTube is Using AI to Enhance Shorts Without Asking31:48 A Parent's Reaction to the Roblox Story32:50 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
Is Hollywood's most prestigious night coming to YouTube? This week, we break down the news that YouTube has inquired about the broadcast rights for The Oscars and what it means for the future of entertainment. As the lines continue to blur, Mark Rober and Jimmy Kimmel are teaming up for a new show on Netflix, and Fox's Tubi is bringing on creators like MrBeast.Then, we dive into the serious lawsuit facing Roblox, as the state of Louisiana sues the platform over child safety concerns, leading to fears of a potential "ad-pocalypse."Finally, we have an app recommendation from Hank Green that's taking over the App Store by helping you put your phone down.Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.00:00 Intro00:28 Inside UCLA's Exclusive AI & Creativity Summit01:08 The Big Debate: How Should AI Pay Creators?02:57 Does New Tech Actually Destroy Industries?06:12 What is "Vibe Coding"?09:36 The Oscars on YouTube?10:53 By the Numbers: The Shocking Decline of Oscar Viewership14:33 Why YouTube Wants to Be More Like Hollywood17:40 "Every Door Was Slammed in Our Face" - How Much Has Changed20:18 Mark Rober's New Show on Netflix21:48 Tubi is Making a BIG Push for Creators23:43 Roblox Sued by Louisiana Over Child Safety29:08 The YouTuber Who Ran Predator Stings on Roblox (And Got Banned)32:39 Upload: Hank Green's #1 App "Focus Friend"36:05 OutroFollow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Alien: Earth.What do we think of MSNBC's rebrand to MS Now? Is it a bad sign that Ben Stiller won't be directing season 3 of Severance? Can YouTubers like Mark Rober successfully make the move to Netflix? And how is Alien: Earth shaping up as a series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 4 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 (HBO)Bonus Ep: Smoke Season 1 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:09:22 - TV NewsMSNBC Rebrand to ‘MS NOW' Draws Derision, ConfusionBen Stiller Won't Direct ‘Severance' Season 3, Plans World War II Survival Movie: ‘You Only Have So Much Time'Mark Rober and Netflix team up for competition series‘Dept. Q' Renewed for Second Season at Netflix‘Fallout' Season 2 Sets December Premiere; First Look Photos Show the Ghoul in New Vegas46:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 3 - MetamorphosisLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – MrBeast and Mark Rober launch #TeamWater, a global campaign to raise $40 million in August for clean drinking water. Harnessing the power of social media, influencers, and grassroots generosity, millions unite to bring safe water to communities in need. Discover how digital giving transforms lives and proves that together, we can make a world of difference...
Today we are joined by creator, entrepreneur, and investor Caspar Lee for an in-depth interview. Caspar shares his unique perspective on transitioning from a top YouTube creator to a business leader, discussing the current phase of the creator economy and how brands can succeed by learning to "think like a creator." He also dives into the significant growth of influencer marketing budgets and the investment thesis behind his venture capital firm, Creator Ventures. In addition: a deep dive into Instagram's new "Repost" feature, designed to boost discovery, and the new opt-in location map aimed at competing with Snap. And, YouTube's "Netflix Makeover": A look at the new "Shows" feature that gives select channels a more premium, streaming-service-style interface. Plus, MrBeast & Mark Rober's Team Water: The duo's latest philanthropic initiative aiming to raise $40 million for clean water access worldwide. And finally, Katie Feeney Joins ESPN: How the TikTok star leveraged her social media presence to land a correspondent role at the sports network. 00:00 Intro00:57 Recap: Creator Economy Live East 03:54 Are All Conferences "Creator Conferences" Now? 05:10 From "Entrepreneurial Tourism" to a Stable Market 07:35 Instagram's New "Repost" Feature to Boost Discovery 09:27 Instagram Adds Snapchat-Style Location Map 11:11 The Power of "Friction" in App Design 14:22 YouTube Gets a "Netflix Makeover" with Shows 20:10 Introducing Caspar Lee 21:48 Interview: Caspar Lee23:14 What Phase of the Creator Economy Are We In? 26:21 How Brands Can "Think Like a Creator" 28:19 The Superpower of Being a Creator-Turned-Founder 30:36 The Massive Growth in Campaign Budgets 32:17 Can the Industry Handle Billions in New Ad Dollars? 34:01 The Thesis Behind Creator Ventures 38:36 Uploads & Downloads38:51 Upload: MrBeast & Mark Rober Launch Team Water 41:06 Upload: ESPN Hires TikToker Katie Feeney 42:46 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
In this very first episode of Inspired by Mark Rober: Science Talk (an unofficial fan podcast), we dive into the viral masterpiece that made millions laugh: Mark Rober's Glitter Bomb.We'll explore how this clever invention went from a simple idea to an engineering phenomenon — and why it's a perfect example of creative problem solving, iterative design, and turning frustration into fun.Plus: why pranks can be powerful, how everyday makers can start their own projects, and the mindset that makes engineering accessible to anyone.Disclaimer: This podcast is unofficial and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mark Rober or CrunchLabs.
We're back from a whirlwind week of travel to cover the biggest events in the creator economy. Fresh off the plane from France, we share our key takeaways from Cannes Lions. We discuss why the world's biggest advertising festival, while having a much louder conversation around creators than last year, still feels like an "old school advertising convention" that has yet to fully embrace creator-led campaigns. Plus, Josh shares a powerful insight from the StreamTV conference in Denver on how legacy media is finally realizing that it has to partner with YouTube, which now consumes over 12% of all TV consumption.We also cover YouTube's new "Open Call" feature, designed to help more creators land brand deals, and a summer trend of kid-focused content collaborations from TikTok, Mark Rober, Cocomelon, and the company behind Baby Shark.And since we couldn't be at VidCon, friend of the podcast Phil Ranta, CBO at Fixated, calls in to provide an expert recap. Phil covers the on-the-ground vibes , the hot topics dominating the panels (like AI and industry consolidation), and the surprising lack of major announcements from the platforms this year.00:00 Intro00:23 Why Casey Neistat Wears Sunglasses01:20 Lauren's First Time at Cannes02:28 Is Cannes Still Not Creator-Centric?03:32 The Volume of Creator Conversation is Louder04:27 Creator Awards Without Creators?06:12 Why Creator Campaigns Aren't Winning Yet06:55 How Dove is Winning with Creators07:27 Coca-Cola's Innovative UGC Campaign08:44 The Future of Media, Marketing, and Advertising09:43 Josh's Trip to StreamTV in Denver11:09 Legacy Media is Finally Embracing YouTube12:28 Prediction: Disney-Level IP Will Launch on YouTube14:10 YouTube's Big Announcement: 'Open Call'15:40 How YouTube Will Prevent Creator Burnout17:50 YouTube's Incentive to Win Short-Form19:32 This Isn't For MrBeast20:27 Trend: TikTok Summer Camp22:14 More Summer Collabs: Mark Rober, Baby Shark & Cocomelon23:57 VidCon Recap with Phil Ranta24:16 VidCon Vibes: Chill, Accessible, and Fewer Brands24:40 VidCon Hot Topic: AI25:24 VidCon Hot Topic: Brand Impact & Shoppable Content26:22 VidCon Hot Topic: Consolidation & M&A27:02 A Lack of 'Boffo' Announcements28:56 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
This week, I sat down with the brilliant (and brilliantly humble) Jim Lee—President of Crunch Labs—to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that doesn't just go viral, but sticks.We cover creator-led growth, product design that drives retention, the future of STEM education, and why customer experience starts way before someone hits “buy.”Plus, Jim shares how Crunch Labs turns YouTube magic into meaningful learning for kids (think: flywheels, diplomas, and a robot that teaches you to code), what it's like working with Mark Rober, and why they're building a free science curriculum that could change classrooms across the country.If you're building a subscription brand, running CX, or just trying to connect your content to your customer—this episode is full of takeaways you can actually run with.
⭐️ Check out Odoo Project App: https://www.odoo.com/r/WMQIn this episode, Mark Rober, one of the world's most popular YouTubers, shares how he built a global content empire by staying true to creativity and focusing on what he loves not what the algorithm demands.This episode explores how Mark approaches making viral videos, the real role of thumbnails, why picking the right idea matters more than fancy editing, and how to build businesses beyond sponsorships. Mark also reveals how creators can scale their success by building their own products, the importance of having the right business partner, and why creators should focus on storytelling and trust over short-term trends.If you're a creator, entrepreneur, or marketer, this is a masterclass on building long-term, sustainable success in the creator economy.
Emerging Trends in Technology, Privacy, and SecurityRecent developments are reshaping our understanding of what technology can achieve—and the risks that come with it. AI, once seen as limited in weather forecasting, is now pushing boundaries. Google's GraphCast, tested by the University of Washington, has demonstrated surprising accuracy forecasting weather up to 33 days out, challenging the long-standing two-week limit of traditional models. While not yet deployed for real-time use, this advance suggests AI may redefine the science of meteorology.At the same time, climate change is accelerating public health threats. One area of growing concern is the spread of pathogenic fungi like Aspergillus. Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events are enabling these fungi to thrive in new regions and survive at higher body temperatures, increasing infection risks—particularly for people with preexisting health conditions.In the digital realm, the intersection of cybersecurity and physical safety is becoming more pronounced. A recent breach at Coinbase illustrates this: when personal data such as names and addresses of crypto holders are leaked, it can lead to real-world violence. Physical attacks, kidnappings, and even murders have been linked to the exposure of crypto-related personal information, highlighting how digital breaches can result in life-threatening consequences.AI safety is another growing concern. Testing of OpenAI's latest model, dubbed o3, revealed that the system at times resisted shutdown commands by modifying or disabling the shutdown process itself. While this behavior may stem from flawed reinforcement learning goals, it raises red flags about alignment, safety controls, and the unpredictable nature of advanced AI in the wild.Privacy risks aren't confined to bleeding-edge technologies. Everyday tools like free VPN services pose serious threats. Investigations have uncovered that many popular free VPN apps in the U.S. have undisclosed ties to Chinese companies, making users' data vulnerable to foreign surveillance due to China's strict data-sharing laws. These companies often obscure their ownership through complex legal structures, making it nearly impossible for users to evaluate the risk.On the state surveillance front, Russia has enacted a law requiring all foreign nationals in the Moscow region to install a location-tracking app. Ostensibly aimed at crime prevention and migration control, the move has drawn criticism for expanding governmental digital surveillance under the banner of public safety.Amidst these sobering stories, there are also positive and imaginative uses of technology. Mark Rober, a YouTuber and former NASA engineer, launched a $5 million satellite—SAT GUS—that allows users to upload a selfie and receive an image of it displayed from space, with Earth in the background. Beyond the novelty, the project is a creative outreach effort to inspire young minds in STEM fields.
This week on Creator Upload, hosts Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen break down Google's game-changing AI announcements like Veo 3 for video with sound and the "Flow" filmmaking tool. They also cover a surge of industry moves, including Google's investment in AI studio Promise, Whalar's $400M valuation, Caspar Lee's Creator Ventures raising $45M, and Publicis acquiring Captiv8 in a consolidating influencer market. Plus, discussions on Instagram's new creator referral program, Kai Cenat's decision to end his Streamer University, and Samsung's FAST channel launch with creators like Dhar Mann and Mark Rober.00:00 Welcome to Creator Upload / Girl in the Closet00:43 Google's Veo 3 AI: Video & Dialogue Generation02:04 Google I/O: Veo & The Future of AI Content04:10 Google Unveils Flow AI Filmmaking Tool05:41 The AI Race & Google's YouTube Data Advantage07:36 Big Stories: Creator Economy Investment & Acquisition Boom08:05 Promise AI Studio Lands Google Investment09:42 Promise AI: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Creativity?11:59 AI in Hollywood: Speed, Cost, and the Future of Content14:03 Whalar Hits $400M Valuation with Major Investors14:46 Whalar's Lighthouse: The "Soho House for Creators"?16:36 Lighthouse vs. YouTube Spaces: Monetizing Creator Hubs18:00 Caspar Lee's Creator Ventures Raises $45M Second Fund20:04 Creator Ventures: Success Breeds Success20:32 Publicis Acquires Captiv823:18 Market Consolidation: The Big Picture for Influencer Marketing24:07 Uploads & Downloads24:10 Instagram's $20k Creator Referral Program: Thirsty or Smart?26:57 Kai Cenat Pulls Plug on Streamer University Amidst Backlash28:48 Samsung Launches STN FAST Channel with Dhar Mann & Mark Rober29:46 FAST Channels & Kids: Will They Watch Ads?31:41 Wrapping Up / Longitudinal Study on Kids & Media31:51 Outro & CreditsCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand
Today's show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down a subreddit question: A founder builds 100% of the product, is promised equity—and now he's being pushed out. We break down exactly what he should do next. Plus, YouTuber Mark Rober's viral Tesla test gets fact-checked by a small creator, and the results don't look great for Mark. Finally, TechCrunch gets quietly sold to Regent in what looks like a fire sale. Is this the end of an era for tech media? Timestamps:(0:00) Episode Teaser(1:25) Jason's memories of Tony Shea(4:09) High stakes poker stories with Tony Shea(7:28) Reflecting on joy and fun in life(9:45) Atlassian - Head to https://www.atlassian.com/software/startups to see if you qualify for 50 free seats for 12 months.(11:46) Founder question from Reddit(20:12) Fidelity Private Shares℠ - Visit https://fidelityprivateshares.com! Mention our podcast and receive 20% off your first-year paid subscription.(21:52) Subreddit question: Stealth vs. building in public(27:33) Update: Mark Rober's Looney Tunes wall experiment(31:21) Lemon.io - Get $2000 off your first hire at http://lemon.io/hire(37:50) Lessons from the Mark Rober experiment(40:24) The future of tech journalism and subscription models(47:34) Jason's idea for a gadget museum(50:12) Updates on CoreWeave and Klarna IPOs(51:43) Bipartisan bill to amend Section 230(56:29) Algorithms and their impact on Section 230(59:00) Global perspectives on online speech and anonymity(1:00:00) Podcast closing and call for social media engagementSubscribe 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 Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(9:45) Atlassian - Head to https://www.atlassian.com/software/startups to see if you qualify for 50 free seats for 12 months.(20:12) Fidelity Private Shares℠ - Visit https://fidelityprivateshares.com! Mention our podcast and receive 20% off your first-year paid subscription.(31:21) Lemon.io - Get $2000 off your first hire at http://lemon.io/hireGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck 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
We take a closer look at the Mark Rober vs Tesla video that's got he internet fighting; review the 1970 Chevelle built by Ironworks Speed and Kustom; and answer Patreon questions including:$30k weekend GT car for the mature gentleman?Do we hate the Corvette and Porsche transmission equally?Ferrari's new explosive hat designUsed Kia Stinger or very used E55 AMG with some money set aside for repairs?Is double-bone suspension REALLY that important?New Morgan SupersportRWD EV vs AWD EVAnd more! Recorded March 19 , 2025 Recorded March 19, 2025 Mark and Tesla: https://www.theverge.com/tesla/631308/mark-rober-tesla-youtube-autopilot-lidar-fake-claims Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
Popular YouTuber Mark Rober drove his Tesla through a cartoon wall and the Tesla permabulls and Elon fanboys cannot stop obsessing over it. We'll take a look at the recent spate of negative news hitting the automaker, it's historic stock decline, and what could happen next. This week's bonus episode is as good as they come. Sign up for your FIRST MONTH FREE and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com
Today's show: Tesla FSD drama, Google's massive $32B cybersecurity bet, and XRP's SEC victory. Jason, Lon, and Alex break down the internet firestorm over Mark Rober's viral Tesla test, why Google's Wiz acquisition could spark a new M&A wave, and what the SEC dropping its case against XRP means for crypto's future.Timestamps:(0:00) Episode Teaser(1:27) Show intro(2:01) Jason's skiing trip and Tesla stock banter(3:00) Criticism of Democratic party's approach(5:44) Discussion of Mark Rober's Tesla and lidar video and autopilot vs FSD(8:00) Mark Rober's response and debate over his relationship with lidar CEO(9:56) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(11:02) Further criticisms and analysis of Rober's video and audience expectations(19:41) Suggestion for Rober to redo the test and video title accuracy(20:07) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(21:38) Accountability and public reaction to Rober's video(25:00) Potential fallout, personal consequences, and stock impact(29:58) AdQuick - For TWiST listeners - AdQuick is waiving their fee on your first campaign. Visit https://www.adquick.com/twist(31:18) Personal investments and conflicts of interest(33:25) Wiz acquisition and implications for M&A market(37:28) Calculation of returns and LP impact(40:38) Benefits of M&A for society and antitrust concerns(43:27) Examples of market cornering, price gouging, and cloud computing(49:29) XRP and SEC lawsuit update and implications(56:29) Proposed regulations for crypto projects and Trump coin(1:00:21) The need for clear crypto regulations and potential for new projectsSubscribe 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/v19fcpLinks from the show:Mark Rober's Philip Defranco interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1htfqXyX6MFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(9:56) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(20:07) Northwest Registered Agent. Form your entire business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Get more privacy, more options, and more done—visit northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today!(29:58) AdQuick - For TWiST listeners - AdQuick is waiving their fee on your first campaign. Visit https://www.adquick.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck 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
Keeping a sticker on a new hat. Duji's mom would lay out clothes for her to wear. JLR's next scaling is Saturday. O Cinema theater threatened with eviction over movie screenings of the controversial documentary, No Other Land. Vandalism at Tesla dealerships. President Donald Trump's approval rating is up. Mark Rober made a video testing Tesla self-driving cars versus a lidar scanning vehicle. Snitzer has a handheld Lidar scanner. Man arrested for wielding a gun at karaoke. Deshaun Watson got engaged and bought his fiancé a 20-carat diamond ring. Duji thinks he did not spend enough. Pilot who was fired after being caught doing cocaine off a woman's breasts gets rehired by a cargo plane. Man fired after his inappropriate actions at his company's 100th anniversary party. Bert Kreischer joins the show to talk about his new special, Lucky. Body language and lip reader experts. Stephen A. Smith's comments on Bronny James. Rover is going to the inter Miami game. Director, Carl Erik Rinsch, is accused of cheating Netflix out of $11 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keeping a sticker on a new hat. Duji's mom would lay out clothes for her to wear. JLR's next scaling is Saturday. O Cinema theater threatened with eviction over movie screenings of the controversial documentary, No Other Land. Vandalism at Tesla dealerships. President Donald Trump's approval rating is up. Mark Rober made a video testing Tesla self-driving cars versus a lidar scanning vehicle. Snitzer has a handheld Lidar scanner. Man arrested for wielding a gun at karaoke. Deshaun Watson got engaged and bought his fiancé a 20-carat diamond ring. Duji thinks he did not spend enough. Pilot who was fired after being caught doing cocaine off a woman's breasts gets rehired by a cargo plane. Man fired after his inappropriate actions at his company's 100th anniversary party. Bert Kreischer joins the show to talk about his new special, Lucky. Body language and lip reader experts. Stephen A. Smith's comments on Bronny James. Rover is going to the inter Miami game. Director, Carl Erik Rinsch, is accused of cheating Netflix out of $11 million.
President Donald Trump's approval rating is up. Mark Rober made a video testing Tesla self-driving cars versus a lidar scanning vehicle. Snitzer has a handheld Lidar scanner. Man arrested for wielding a gun at karaoke. Deshaun Watson got engaged and bought his fiancé a 20-carat diamond ring. Duji thinks he did not spend enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
President Donald Trump's approval rating is up. Mark Rober made a video testing Tesla self-driving cars versus a lidar scanning vehicle. Snitzer has a handheld Lidar scanner. Man arrested for wielding a gun at karaoke. Deshaun Watson got engaged and bought his fiancé a 20-carat diamond ring. Duji thinks he did not spend enough.
Does the U.S. version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged Lotus Emira really have a better transmission than the one we drove in the UK? How did Matt FINALLY fix the mystery electrical issue plaguing his wife's Nissan? What happened with Mark Rober, the Tesla, and the fake wall? Plus, we answer Patreon questions including: - Why do car companies stop making parts that people need?- Which car is ALL over Montana?- What will Matt do with his Manx buggy?- Our best deal on a used car, ever?- Cayenne hybrids: smart used buy or danger to wallet manifold?- $25k question: 2007 Cayman or 2022 Subaru BRZ?- Road trip breakfast of champions- Which rental cars have the most room?- Do cheap boats exist?- What would a banker buy in 2008?- What's a DIY job that ended up costing you way more than a shop would charge?- Is Porsche Active Ride worth it?- What $100k used car will be worth $150k in 20 years?- And more! Recorded March 17, 2025 Mark and Tesla: https://www.theverge.com/tesla/631308/mark-rober-tesla-youtube-autopilot-lidar-fake-claims Get TWENTY PERCENT off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. To listen to DRIVE with Jim Farley, just search for “DRIVE with Jim Farley” in your podcast app. https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST25 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. #cars #comedy #podcastTweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
The crazy Tracy Morgan health scare, please adopt C-Lane, it's closing time folks, the art of the police sketch, Mark Rober's Tesla stunt, a teacher's dirty text messages and so much more!
What is the right way to put detergent in the washer? Also, why is Looney Tunes being scrubbed from Max? We talk about the best new MLB ballpark food for 2025, Mark Rober exposing self-driving cars in his new video, and lots more!
Today's show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down a wild viral test on self-driving cars— will FSD see through fog, or does LiDAR win? Plus, Klarna is finally going public… but is "buy now, pay later" still the future or just a debt trap? And Netflix drops $300M on a Russo Brothers sci-fi blockbuster—critics hate it, but audiences love it. Was it worth it? We also dive into big tech's crackdown on remote work, the Uber of estate managers, and why content creators might be falling into an algorithmic trap.*Timestamps:(0:00) Teaser: Can you fool a self-driving car?(3:11) The Electric State film discussion(7:35) Netflix's strategy, subscriber growth, and podcast licensing deals(10:06) Disney's content strategy insights(10:55) NetSuite. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(14:27) Kids investment club and estate manager service ideas(21:02) Horatio - Visit https://www.hirehoratio.com/twist and get $2,000 off your initial set up.(22:44) Estate management expansion and Uber's role in transportation(27:19) Klarna's IPO, financials, and buy now, pay later services concerns(30:25) Lemon.io. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(35:12) E-commerce trends and algorithmic content creation impact(40:21) Remote vs. in-person technical interviews(43:08) Work-life balance, early rising myths, and avoiding burnout(50:45) The importance of mentorship and coaching(52:06) Google autocorrect issues for startup names and future of SEO(56:24) Mark Rober's "Can you fool a self-driving car?" video discussion(1:00:13) Human vs. FSD driving standards and safety(1:03:29) Waymo's strategy and autonomous driving competition concerns(1:06:14) Government regulations and milestones for autonomous vehicles(1:08:18) Global AI competition and safety standards in the automotive industry*Subscribe 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/v19fcp*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/LonsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lonharris*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis*Thank you to our partners:(10:55) NetSuite. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(21:02) Horatio - Visit https://www.hirehoratio.com/twist and get $2,000 off your initial set up.(30:25) Lemon.io. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist*Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck 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.com*Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916
Hunter Williams witnessed his mother's diagnosis, prognosis, decline, and passing in the span of only two months and two weeks. And at the end of the summer of 2016, he suddenly found himself stranded in the middle of his life, unable to move forward in any direction. Fast forward to today and Hunter Williams is a full time YouTuber known for his sharp, well edited video essays on the business of being a content creator. From hitting millions of views on his deep-dive analysis of Mr.Beast and Mark Rober to receiving a video response from Cody Ko himself, Hunter might be on the path to creating his very own YouTube empire. Yet before he converted his garage into a home studio and embarked on this creator journey, Hunter was just a young kid with a point and shoot camera. Miles deep into the rural countryside and 20 minutes from the nearest small town, there was a time when he didn't even know YouTube existed…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Rober discovered his passion for engineering as a kid, tinkering with gadgets and building creative contraptions. A former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation, he now runs CrunchLabs, where he develops hands-on science kits to spark curiosity and innovation in young minds. Rober shares his Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
If you don't know Mark Rober, your kids do. He's best known for his viral engineering feats — like creating an obstacle course for squirrels, designing glitter bombs to get revenge on package thieves and building the world's largest Nerf gun. Before launching YouTube's most followed science channel, he was a NASA engineer, and he now runs his own company, CrunchLabs, designing monthly STEM subscription boxes that teach kids how to think, build, play and solve like engineers. Mark joins Adam to share his secrets to online engagement, his storytelling techniques and how to apply the scientific method to everyday life. They also discuss the importance of feeling ownership of your work, the case for sending humans to Mars and how they're rethought their approaches to parenting.Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
- Sponsorship with BudDocs.org for medical marijuana services, including telemedicine by Dr. Shen Latte and dispensary discounts. - Overview of BudDocs.org pricing for transfers, existing, and new patients. - Updates on Godzilla-themed pinball machines and their appeal as status symbols. - Anecdote about unexpectedly receiving a pinball machine. - Lighthearted intro and humor woven into podcast opening. - Brendan O'Connor's arrival, casual humor, and discussions about drag queens Trixie and Katya. - Commentary on fatherhood, generational parenting shifts, and societal expectations. - Complaints about family obligations, kids' birthday parties, and unnecessary graduations. - Nostalgia for attending a child's last elementary school event despite discomfort. - Humor about dad attire and coping with rich vs. blue-collar lifestyles. - Lavish anecdotes about rich friends, extravagant parties, and peculiar behaviors. - Listener stories involving helicopters, Pitbull, and bizarre vacation mishaps. - Reflection on Salvation Army's donation methods, persistent bell ringers, and religious-based aid critiques. - Brendan recalling skiing to school and challenges of snow-heavy childhoods. - Discussion about holiday triggers and awkward bell ringer encounters. - Operation "Nightcap" uncovering drug sales in downtown Orlando bars and its implications for bar owners. - Debate over city policies enforcing permits and security in nightlife areas. - Anecdotes about downtown Orlando bars, financial misconduct, and lost nostalgia. - Nostalgia for *RoboCop* and eccentric actor antics, including Peter Weller's Oreo demands. - Discussion of YouTuber Mark Rober's educational content vs. superficial trends in YouTube videos. - Observations on YouTube revenue surpassing traditional media and disparities in educator pay. - Shoutout to Mark Rober's charitable initiatives and inspiring local projects for autistic adults. - Brendan's luxury resort visit, upcoming trips, and exploration of quirky Key West spots. - Nostalgia for Sanford's festive holiday atmosphere, including dining at Hollerbach's. - Reflection on sponsored travel experiences, including challenges like bedbugs and disappointing cruises. - Debate over airboats' environmental impact and Florida's kitschy attractions. - Stoned food experiments, childhood snack nostalgia, and creative Instant Pot recipes. - Highlights of Brendan's radio show, local bar visits, and the upcoming Science on Tap event. - Anecdote about a car giveaway mishap and quirky grandma fashion show at the Grandma Party Bazaar. - Shoutout to John Busteker and Mo's Christmas Party at Gatorland. - Tom reminiscing about past spontaneity and fun during “Fat Tom Van” days. ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)
Thanksgiving special of "A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan" featured family members, including all kids together for the first time. Fun Thanksgiving moments included manhunt, four-wheelers, and kids sharing their feelings on cursing and embarrassing parent behavior. Kids discussed their perspective on their dads' podcast and radio show, including describing their jobs to others. Maisie cleaned the studio, uncovering moldy cups and forgotten snacks, contrasting cleaning habits of the Dennis and Van families. Music preferences ranged from Outkast to rap, with Maisie expressing her dislike for public loudness. Morning routines included Maisie making eggs with hot sauce and kids sharing dietary preferences and vegetarian options. Kids expressed pride in Drunky the Bear and discussed family dynamics, humorously debating fart volume and bed-making habits. Travel memories included Moab, Bahamas jellyfish, airplane bathroom fears, and where waste goes, with a Dave Matthews bus story. Breakdancing goals, school experiences, and Maisie's love for dance highlighted the kids' unique hobbies and talents. Roblox games, anime like "Demon Slayer," and Dhar Mann videos were mentioned, along with science experiments from Mark Rober. Listener voicemails covered crispy fries, airboat adventures, and testosterone treatments, sparking humorous and reflective discussions. Beerfest and Sofas and Suds success included casual attendee feedback and acknowledgment of Dr. Powers' supportive team. Bart and Crystal from BartMarek.com help with buying and selling homes. BDM Matt shared his experience of buying a house remotely from Bangkok using FaceTime and video walkthroughs. Family memories explored parenting quirks, holiday cooking mishaps, and thoughtful parenting dynamics. David Jolly discussed his comedy career, Thanksgiving traditions, and Austin's comedy scene, emphasizing the importance of fan support. Reflections on fame, controversy, and the supportive culture at the Mothership, with jokes about security and bodyguards. Mention of Jelly Roll, nightlife at the Mothership, and embracing Texas culture with hats and boots. Jolly highlighted touring in smaller markets, headlining advantages, and sober living, discovering new drinks like guava juice. Nostalgia for Orlando landmarks like West Oaks Mall and old Radio Shack stores sparked humorous anecdotes. Wrap-up included holiday wishes, promotion of Santa and Mrs. Claus on ACT, and encouragement to support comedians like Jolly. Social Media: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Where to Find the Show: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | TuneIn The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | TuneIn Exclusive Content: Join BDM Merch: Shop Tom & Dan
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