Podcasts about Shell game

A year ago we brought you a show called Shell Game where a journalist named Evan Ratliff made an AI copy of himself. Now on season 2 of the show, Evan's using AI to do more than just mimic himself — he's starting a company staffed entirely by AI agents, and making a podcast about the experience. The show is a smart, funny, and truly bizarre look at what AI can do—and what it can't. This week we bring you the first episode of Shell Game Season Two, Minimum Viable Company. You can sign up to get the rest of the Shell Game ad-free, and the Shell Game newsletter, at shellgame.co .EPISODE CREDITS: Shell Game Hosted by Evan Ratliff, Produced and edited by Sophie Bridges. Shell Game's Technical Advisor Matty Bohacek Executive Produced by Samantha Henig, Kate Osborn and Mangesh Hattikudur at Kaleidoscopeand Katrina Norvell at IHeart Podcasts.Radiolab portions Hosted by Simon Adler Produced by Mona Madgavkar.Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Can you run a billion dollar company with only one human employee? Journalist Evan Ratliff, along with technical advisor Maty Bohacek, join Oz to answer this question. Evan is host of the hit podcast Shell Game. In Season 1, he used AI agents to imitate his voice, which he sent out into the world to interact with customer service agents, scammers, and his own family and friends. This season, Evan co-founds a company… and employs five AI agents to keep it running. How effective are the agents at doing their jobs? And why do they love hiking so much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once speculated that we'll soon see the first billion-dollar company run by one person and an army of AI agents. Journalist Evan Ratliff decided to put the idea to the test in the newest season of his podcast, “Shell Game,” where Ratliff and his team of synthetic co-founders, executives and workers launched their startup, HurumoAI. His AI agents designed a logo, built a website and eventually released their own agentic AI service. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Ratliff about what he learned from this whole experience.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once speculated that we'll soon see the first billion-dollar company run by one person and an army of AI agents. Journalist Evan Ratliff decided to put the idea to the test in the newest season of his podcast, “Shell Game,” where Ratliff and his team of synthetic co-founders, executives and workers launched their startup, HurumoAI. His AI agents designed a logo, built a website and eventually released their own agentic AI service. Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Ratliff about what he learned from this whole experience.

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6:00 HOUR: GregPom, Look out for the CFP committee's shell game

New Zealand First is against the Regulatory Standards Act they just voted for. Maybe National is too. Judge Aitken spoke up against Winston Peters and is now in a kangaroo court process. Most schools in the country have committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.This episode's co-hostsPhilip, Stephanie, SimoneTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions1:50 Regulatory Standards and Leadership23:00 Attacking Judicial Systems42:46 Double Standards48:17 Critical Assessments54:02 Bigger Picture58:54 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

This is the first episode of the second season of Shell Game. Journalist Evan Ratliff tells a story of entrepreneurship in the AI age; or, how he tried to build a real company, run by fake people. Meet Kyle Law and Megan Flores, Evan’s AI agent cofounders, as he puts to the test the claims about an emerging future in which AI employees work alongside — or instead of — humans. Over the course of the season, the three cofounders will grind it out in a sprint that would sound familiar to any start-up founder. They’ll churn out software code, hire interns, and even sit down with investors. But first, they need to come up with a name for their company. And make sure that Kyle and Megan can remember it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Respect Life Radio, we have weekly guest Gabriel Garnica, Catholic writer, spiritual director and law professor to discuss the spiritual warfare that lies beneath some of today's most pressing social issues. Within the interview, Deacon Geoff highlights Gabriel's article written in the Catholic Stand titled, "Distraction and Misdirection: The Demonic Shell Game". Gabriel unpacks how a tactic of spiritual warfare of "smoke and mirrors" leads individuals to experience misdirection, false narratives and emotional pain. This can prolongs the state of proper regulation that has the power to perpetuate lasting negative impact. Through sharing his thoughts on the debates of abortion and illegal immigration, he calls listeners to a deeper vigilance, reminding us that these are not just policial issues, but eternal ones. Gabriel drives the importance of growing in critical thinking skills and to ponder the narratives that are often presented within society to deepen our ability to respond with a firm and steadfast love. Tune in for a profound conversation on how Christians can discern the real threat and resist the shell game of deception.  To read the full article visit: https://catholicstand.com/distraction-and-misdirection-the-demonic-shell-game/

Executive producer and author Dave Arnold previews Young Whit and the Shell Game, the sixth book in the Young Whit series. Hear how this stand-alone adventure expands Whit’s world, connects to lessons he’ll carry into adulthood, and offers a glimpse of what’s ahead for the series. Plus: A preview of “Value of a Buck, Part 1”

EPISODE SUMMARY: Acclaimed actor Gary Sandy reflects on his remarkable career in television and theater, sharing insights from his TV and Broadway experience including his iconic role as Andy Travis on WKRP in Cincinnati. Sandy will be honored as an LABF Giant of Broadcasting this November.Sandy will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 14th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Gary Sandy about:Growing up in Dayton, Ohio and aspiring to be an actorMoving to New York and working odd jobs before becoming getting his break playing  soap opera bad boysWhat it was like broadcasting live for 50 million people in As the World TurnsHow he landed the role of Andy Travis on WKRP in CincinnatiWhat went on behind the scenes of WKRP and his favorite moments from the showThe demanding but fulfilling life acting on Broadway and national toursPerforming a one man show at the Grand Ole OpryAdvice for breaking into the TV businessAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Gary Sandy is a gifted and beloved actor whose extraordinary career has spanned stage, screen, and television, earning him a lasting place in the hearts of audiences across the country.Born on Christmas Day in Dayton, Ohio, Gary attended Wilmington College of Ohio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He began his professional career in daytime television with a role created for him on As the World Turns, which launched a successful seven-year run of memorable performances in Another World, Somerset, and his personal favorite, The Secret Storm. The impact these roles played on his later career cannot be underestimated. According to Sandy, “The pressure of performing in front of a live audience or live tape made everything else a little easier. Ït was 40 or 50 million people RIGHT NOW!  You were not allowed to make a mistake. Nothing else could be more terrifying.”Best known for his unforgettable portrayal of Andy Travis, America's favorite Program Director, in the classic sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. Gary brought life to the role of a young leader navigating the unpredictable world of a struggling radio station with charm, wit, and authenticity. His natural charisma and comedic instincts helped make WKRP a cultural touchstone and a beloved part of American television history.Beyond WKRP, Gary received acclaim for his role in Norman Lear's All That Glitters and made memorable guest appearances on many hit shows, including Murder, She Wrote, F.B.I: The Untold Story, The Young Riders, L.A. Law, and Diagnosis Murder. His television film credits include Melvin Purvis: The Kansas City Massacre, Shell Game, For Lovers Only, and Nashville Grab.On the big screen, Gary's range shone through in films such as Hail to the Chief, Some of My Best Friends Are, Troll, and The Last of the Cowboys, where he starred alongside the legendary Henry Fonda. He also appeared in the Oscar-nominated film The Insider, further establishing his reputation as a skilled and versatile actor.A dedicated stage performer, Gary has starred in more than 100 theatrical productions. He made his Broadway debut in Saturday, Sunday, Monday, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, and went on to take on leading roles in Broadway productions like The Pirates of Penzance (as the Pirate King) and the Broadway revival of Arsenic and Old Lace (as Mortimer). His stage credits also include standout performances in Barnum, Sweet Bird of Youth, The Foreigner, and A Streetcar Named Desire.His musical theater work has been equally impressive, with standout roles as Billy Flynn in Chicago, Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, and Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd opposite Ann-Margret in the national tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Gary's performance as Harold Hill in The Music Man has become a signature role, earning praise in seven different productions.Gary's Off-Broadway and regional theater work includes The Children's Mass (produced by Sal Mineo), and innovative adaptations such as Sheba (based on Come Back, Little Sheba), Luv, and Windy City (a musical version of The Front Page). In recent years, he's received acclaim for his work in live radio drama, bringing a fresh energy to a classic medium.From his unforgettable turn as Andy Travis on WKRP in Cincinnati to his commanding stage presence in theaters across the country, Gary Sandy's body of work reflects a lifetime devoted to storytelling, craft, and connection with audiences.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Henry FondaDeborah ParentiJohn Cameron SwayzeRobert RedfordJean ArleyJoe ManettaDavid MuirAlexander ScourbyMary Tyler MooreGordon JumpLonnie AndersonHoward HessemanFrank BonnersRichard SandersTim ReidJan SmithersKevin KleinAnna MargaretShirlee Mae AdamsJane FondaErnest ThompsonLois NettletonChuck McCannNorman LearJoe AllenFrank BonnerLoni AndersonStacy KeachTootsie BessDolly PartonLesley VisserRick DeesDick FergusonRoy ScheiderGene HackmanABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown's Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

What happens when people create alternate versions of themselves and release them into the wild? Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Host Ira Glass talks about a recent experience being interviewed and the realization that he was being asked about another version of himself. (4 minutes)Act One: Reporter Evan Ratliff creates an AI version of himself and then sets it loose on the world. This story was adapted from Evan's podcast, Shell Game. (43 minutes)Act Two: Emmanuel Dzotsi explores the phenomenon of people lying on first dates to project a better version of themselves. Plus, he gets into a very personal example from his own life. (8 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.

TDC 069: The Circular AI Money Shell Game?? | What To Do About The AI Bubble That May Soon Be Coming To an EndThe AI bubble may be closer to popping than you think—and the evidence is hiding in plain sight.Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Digital Contrarian, host Ryan Levesque goes into the current state of the AI bubble and where we might be on the hype cycle curve.You'll learn why enterprise AI adoption is actually declining, discover the circular money shell game happening between major AI players, and uncover a potential opportunity hiding in OpenAI's recent job postings that could rival the early days of Facebook Ads.Question of the Day

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 Inside Sports with Al Eschbach -Injury report comes out tonight, Blaine the information portal, Al is going to watch Seven tonight, hope he doesn't have nightmares, Red River Rivalry - QB shell game and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Inside Sports Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gee and Professor Stephen Kantrowitz discuss the erasure of history that has happened in other nations in order to understand the current US government attempts to control historical information and ideology. You will be shocked to hear the ways that historical and scientific research are being attacked through elimination of funding and discrediting of academic knowledge.  One of the current realities is that current students will be discouraged from seeking out new perspectives and the truth of historical perspectives because of perceived connections to DEI. Hear how government websites are removing African American and female-focused language in a censoring effort through the experience of one of Dr. Gee's friends and former guest.  Professor Kantrowitz explains the main issue in our country to be addressed is one of free and truthful speech. There is an attack on the truth of history and the realities of our world.  The Wayback Machine  a historian of race, citizenship, and Native-settler interaction in the United States. I am particularly interested in work that spans the antebellum, Civil War, and postbellum eras, and in the connections between the histories of slavery, emancipation, and Reconstruction and the dynamics of Native American life and U.S. conquest. I have recently developed a research interest in the intellectual history of twentieth-century American anthropology in relation to Native-settler interaction.

It's the Government Shell Game or Smoke and Mirrors if you like, then Faciliator, Healer Dr. Dean Lloyd joins me in the second hour to talk about applying power

The Tennessee Conservative's Brandon Lewis joins Yaffee LIVE to discuss Chattanooga's "Historic" Tax Rate Cut...but all is not as it seems as residents will actually be paying more.Reference:https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/chattanooga-residents-to-pay-more-in-property-tax-despite-lowered-rate/Check out more from Yaffee HERE - https://www.wgow.com/2025/05/12/yaffee-live-2/

Writer Melissa Febos discusses her latest book The Dry Season, wherein she explores the transformative—and at turns erotic—year she spent celibate; journalist Evan Ratliff takes us into the uncanny world of his podcast Shell Game, which examines the consequences of unleashing an AI version of himself out into the world; and psychedelic cumbia punk band Tropa Magica perform "Price of Life" from their album III.

When AI feels like old news, the most remarkable storytellers don't just talk about it, they show you something you've never seen before.That's exactly what happens in Shell Game, the mind-bending podcast where journalist Evan Ratliff clones his voice and lets it interact with the world without anyone knowing it's not really him. In this episode, we explore the marketing lessons behind it with special guest Kelly Starman, Chief Marketing Officer at MasterControl.Together, we explore what B2B marketers can learn from leading with curiosity, making space for creative risk, and crafting weird, emotional stories that people can't help but talk about.About our guest, Kelly StarmanKelly Starman is a results-focused marketing executive with two decades of driving growth and leading high-performing teams. She has a strong track record in leading large-scale organizational change. Expertise in developing and implementing global go-to-market strategies in the healthcare and technology sectors, including positioning, branding & advertising, digital marketing, demand gen, and marketing automation. What B2B Companies Can Learn From Shell Game:Embrace the weird. Evan Ratliff's podcast stands out because it dares to be different. In B2B, weird isn't a liability—it's an asset. “So much of B2B marketing is just boring,” Kelly says. “I love the idea of being weird… tapping into that and being memorable makes for great marketing.” If your content doesn't break the pattern, it won't break through.Lead with curiosity. Shell Game works because it starts with a single, captivating question: what happens when you clone your own voice and let it speak for you? For Kelly, that spirit of experimentation is essential in modern marketing. “I have not had more fun in my career than I've had in the past six months,” she says. “It has been incredible to really step back and think about what is possible with all this new technology.” Curiosity isn't just a mindset, it's a strategy for discovering what's next before your competitors do.Curate, don't just create. In a world of AI overload, audiences don't want more content, they want better content. That's where curation comes in. “I think there's just so much out there that I find myself really turning to like individuals that I trust,” Kelly says. As marketers, “How do you add value for your customers… where do you go for that curated content to stay as current as you can?” Being a trusted curator builds loyalty in a noisy market.Quote“So much of B2B marketing is just boring... I love the idea of being weird. I usually say like, I want this to be really bold. I want this to be really breakthrough and attention-grabbing."Time Stamps[0:55] Meet Kelly Starman, Chief Marketing Officer at MasterControl[01:07] Why Shell Game?[02:53] The Role of CMO at MasterControl[04:33] What is Shell Game?[12:39] Breaking Down the Content in Shell Game[24:57] B2B Marketing Lessons from Shell Game[28:20] Super Accelerated Learning Techniques[41:28] Mastercontrol's Marketing Strategy[44:38] Measuring ROI Strategically[47:56] Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Kelly on LinkedInLearn more about MasterControlAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

In this episode, Evan Ratliff, journalist and creator of the podcast Shell Game, shares the wild and personal story behind his experiment in AI voice cloning. What began as curiosity turned into a six-month dive into building an AI version of himself—one that could answer phone calls, conduct interviews, and even fool friends and family. From scamming the scammers to testing AI therapy, Evan walks us through what it's like to put a synthetic version of yourself into the world and watch how people respond.The conversation explores the uneasy collision of identity, automation, and ethics. Evan talks about the emotional reactions people had when they realized they weren't actually talking to him, the disturbing effectiveness of AI in fraud, and the strange intimacy of hearing your own voice say things you didn't write. He also reflects on what it means to resist optimization—not because tech can't help, but because some parts of life aren't meant to be outsourced.This episode is a human story wrapped inside a technological one—about trust, loneliness, and how we navigate a world where even our voices aren't entirely our own.Key takeaways: AI voice agents challenge more than trust—they challenge identity.Evan's experiment revealed just how disorienting it is when people hear your voice and think it's you—only to realize it's not. The emotional impact was real: friends felt tricked, disconnected, and in some cases, deeply lonely.Scammers are already using AI—and they're getting better at it.Far from being hypothetical, AI-powered scams are already widespread and industrialized. Voice cloning isn't just a curiosity—it's a weapon, and we're all potential targets. A family safe word might be your best defense.Not everything should be optimized—and maybe that's the point.Evan pushes back on the idea that life should be frictionless. In the pursuit of efficiency, we risk removing the small, inconvenient interactions that actually make life meaningful—like small talk, shared confusion, and human error.This moment feels like early social media—and we should be paying attention.Henrik and Jeremy reflect on the eerie parallels between today's AI boom and the rise of the social web. Back then, few anticipated the long-term impact on mental health and connection. With AI, we may be walking into similar territory—unless we ask harder questions now.LinkedIn: Evan Ratliff | LinkedInWebsite: Evan Ratliff – JournalistShell Game Podcast: Shell Game | Evan Ratliff00:00 Intro: Thoughts on AI Deception00:40 Meet Evan Ratliff: Technology, Crime, and Identity01:13 The Shell Game Podcast: Exploring AI Voice Cloning03:50 Challenges and Improvements in AI Voice Technology04:57 Inspiration Behind the Voice Cloning Experiment11:05 Practical Applications and Ethical Considerations17:31 AI in Scamming: Risks and Realities25:04 Protecting Yourself from AI Scams27:49 Reflecting on Technological Change and Human Adaptation29:59 The Reluctance to Embrace New Technology30:36 The Dangers of Social Media31:59 AI in Therapy and Personal Experiences33:39 Creating an AI Agent of Yourself38:09 The Challenges of Small Talk with AI38:55 Personal Tech Stack and AI Usage42:59 Balancing Efficiency and Meaningfulness45:32 The Future of AI and Human Interaction52:18 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Is it a distraction, or something more sinister? Stephanie Miller uncovers President Donald Trump's "shell game," connecting the dots between accusations of treason and the Ghislaine Maxwell trafficking scandal. She analyzes Trump's problematic statements and the grave implications of witness tampering, questioning what Maxwell's potential cooperation might reveal. Tune in as Miller demands justice and accountability in the face of political maneuvering. With guest Bob Cesca!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have all been fooled by where the pea went. But now they think that you will believe that the government has no idea where the pea is.. Oh please. Can we all get a life. Covering the pea is no trick just a game. They think we are stupid...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In this episode of The Constitution Study, I reveal how politics and media use misdirection—just like a shell game—to hide the truth from the American people. From deceptive news reports to political sleight of hand, I explore how these tactics shape public perception and what you can do to see through the distractions and find the real objective...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In this episode of The Constitution Study, I reveal how politics and media use misdirection—just like a shell game—to hide the truth from the American people. From deceptive news reports to political sleight of hand, I explore how these tactics shape public perception and what you can do to see through the distractions and find the real objective...

We have all been fooled by where the pea went. But now they think that you will believe that the government has no idea where the pea is.. Oh please. Can we all get a life. Covering the pea is no trick just a game. They think we are stupid...

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Superman fears that he's the mysterious bank robber that's been robbing banks around Metropolis. Working with Batman and Robin to catch the robber in the act, the team splits up to cover more ground. But when the Dynamic Duo are faced with the criminal and can't reach Superman, it looks bad! Are they about to face off against their friend, or is there another Superman? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy's back for more keen Shell Game fun! Part 5 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 4, 1946!  

Happy Canada Day! Email us at cdncomsense@gmail.com Does anyone feel like they've been had by the "new government?" The feds have agreed to a huge increase in defence spending, but where is the money going? BC shows us some more crazy, Elbows Down on trade, and more!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  After suffering from headaches and bouts of sleeping he can't explain, Superman is becoming convinced that he's the mysteriously super-strong bank robber and contemplates turning himself over to the police! But Batman is convinced there is another Superman! Will our heroes find the answers? Plus, in today's Important Message, there's a brand new clue in the Shell Game. Can you decipher it and figure out what our next Swell Prize will be? Part 4 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on February 1, 1946!

When cops arrested a group of masked, black-robed protesters at a California campsite in 2019, most folks thoughts they'd caught some eccentric but harmless members of the Bay Area's niche rationalist movement. But over the next few years the group would rally around its charismatic leader, Ziz LaSota, tearing across North America on a rampage of robbery and murder. But even today, with LaSota in prison and several members dead, nobody's quite sure what the Zizians are: a cult? A gang? Or just the most extreme Silicon Valley shitposters in history? We speak to journalist and author Evan Ratliff, who reported the Zizians for WIRED Magazine, to find out more — plus some bonus chat on Evan's AI scam-led podcast “Shell Game”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the preamble for The Loftus Party Podcast with Michael Loftus! Here's what's on the show this week! News, politics, pop culture and laughs. We had to kick things off with some jokes and observations on former FBI Director James Comey and his crazy cover story about his shell post. Joe Biden got some health news, just in time to change the narrative! We also have you covered for Star Wars and Andor, plus that dude who's sailing solo to Hawaii! As always, you got to join us on Locals or Patreon to get the full, over the top, unfiltered show! It's just for supporters! That should be you! Join in! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they tackle a stunning admission from the left that prosecuting Donald Trump was part of the broader "resist" movement—and that it clearly backfired. They also slam Arlington County, Virginia, for prioritizing the protection of dangerous criminals over cooperating with ICE, and they rip into former FBI Director James Comey for suggesting we get rid of President Trump.First, Jim and Greg spotlight former Pete Buttigieg adviser Lis Smith, who openly admitted, “We resisted so hard between 2017-2024. We impeached (Trump). We prosecuted him, convicted him of 34 felony counts. And guess what? He still got elected.” CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings that proves the legal cases against Trump were designed to derail his campaign. Jim argues not only did those efforts fail—they backfired dramatically.Next, they unload on Arlington County, Virginia, where local officials voted unanimously to prevent county police from contacting federal immigration authorities—no matter the charges against the illegal immigrants in their custody. This week, the county board removed exceptions even for those suspected of terrorism, human trafficking, gang activity, or violent felonies. Jim suspects this insanity is driven by short-term political calculations.Finally, they break down the controversy surrounding an Instagram post by former FBI Director James Comey, which featured seashells spelling out “8647.” The message is widely interpreted as “get rid of Trump, the 47th president." Jim suspects Comey was not calling for violence. But he also points out that there really is no way Trump will resign or be impeached during this term, so the only other way to "86" him would involve "something really terrible." Greg says Comey should already be in a heap of serious legal trouble for letting Hillary Clinton skate and for his malicious role in targeting Trump through Operation Crossfire Hurricane.Please visit our great sponsors:No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone.Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3mlCut your cloud bill in half when you switch to OCI by Oracle. Act by May 31st.Visit https://Oracle.com/MARTINIIt's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://hillsdale.edu/Martini

Join Jim and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they tackle a stunning admission from the left that prosecuting Donald Trump was part of the broader “resist” movement—and that it clearly backfired. They also slam Arlington County, Virginia, for prioritizing the protection of dangerous criminals over cooperating with ICE, and they rip into former FBI […]

Welcome back to Tank Talks! Host Matt Cohen is back with the one and only John Ruffolo in another no-holds-barred news rundown from the frontlines of business, tech, and politics. With Canada barreling toward an election that could reshape its economic future, and global giants like Google facing legal evisceration, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping insights.* Why the Canadian election might deliver another political deadlock and why that terrifies investors.* The secret behind Google's looming breakup and OpenAI's wild move to snag Chrome.* Inside the AI shell game: How Ottawa's $2B bet could be more smoke than fire.* Rising gold, crashing confidence: Is Bitcoin back or are the gold bugs winning?Platforms vs. Reality: Are Politicians Just Rearranging Deck Chairs? (00:03:25)Matt and John break down the policy platforms with brutal honesty, from fantasyland deficit projections to a tax-and-build housing bonanza that may never materialize.John's take: Liberal spending assumptions are based on fantasy GDP projections. Meanwhile, conservative tax relief and entrepreneurial support feel more grounded but still beg the question, “Where's the execution?”AI Reallocations or Just a Shell Game? (00:08:04)The $2 billion AI investment promised by the Liberals is under scrutiny. The Conservatives say it's a reallocation, not a cut, but John isn't sold on the ROI.John's take: Ottawa's indiscriminate tech funding might be helping foreign giants more than Canadian innovators. Real results will only come from supporting homegrown ecosystems, not flashy line items.Google Breakup Incoming? OpenAI Eyes Chrome (00:14:00)A U.S. court just found Google guilty again, this time for monopolizing ad tech. The breakup buzz is real, and OpenAI is already circling Chrome like a hawk.John's take: This antitrust reckoning is 10 years late. Chrome is key to Google's dominance, but the real threat may now be Gen Z's shift to LLM-powered search. The disruption has already begun.Sell Everything U.S.? Global Rotation or False Alarm? (00:17:25)Markets are jittery. U.S. equities are underperforming. International funds are surging. Is this the start of a broader retreat from the American financial engine?John's take: If the U.S. wobbles, where do you go? The answer might be gold, Bitcoin, or both. As fiat faith erodes, the store-of-value debate is back with a vengeance.Gold vs. Bitcoin: The Great Store-of-Value Showdown (00:18:37)Gold is soaring. Bitcoin bugs are stirring. With the U.S. dollar under pressure and investors fleeing uncertainty, we might be entering a new age of alternative assets.John's take: Gold's silent resilience is paying off again. Meanwhile, Bitcoin maxis are rallying, but in the debate? Gold is taking the lead.In a world of broken platforms, fiscal illusions, and rising geopolitical chaos, this episode is a crash course in the new rules of money, tech, and power.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

None of us take responsibility for selecting this show and putting it on our schedule, which must say how bad this show is.  Two ex-cons produce a TV show about protecting people from scams, which makes sense; who'd know more about the scamming business than two reformed ex-cons?  This show's shelf life was very short and for obvious reasons.  At least a young Marg Helgenberger is in this.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! Having uncharacteristically taken a long nap, Clark Kent was awakened to a phone call from Bruce Wayne informing him of another bank robbery 50 minutes away in Groveton. Wasting no more time, Superman and Batman flew to the scene to learn what happened. A pair of eyewitnesses tell their story, but what they have to say isn't exactly helpful. Will Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne be able to unravel it all before the next robbery? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy shows us just how challenging the Shell Game is! Part 3 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on January 31, 1946!  

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio's “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!  Not only is someone posing as Superman to commit bank robberies and then giving the money to charity, but Batman and Clark Kent have discovered that the imposter's handwriting matches that of Superman himself! Furthermore, Batman suspects that Kal-El wasn't the only survivor of the destruction of Krypton! Could he be right? Did someone else survive the Kryptonian cataclysm? And why is Clark Kent suddenly having debilitating headaches? Will there be answers? Find out in today's episode of Bat-Supe! Plus, in today's Important Message, it's the first clue in The Shell Game! Part 2 of “Is There Another Superman” was originally broadcast on January 30, 1946!

There was some real Machiavellian moves in the AKLEG House on Friday. The majority pulled a fast one and the minority is left flat footed (surprise!). How many times do we have to get fooled before we wise up? We will discuss today a length.

Suspecting that he's been affected by his recent battles with the Atom Man and his exposure to Mr. Jones's Cyclotron, Superman fears that he's the mysterious bank robber that's been robbing banks around Metropolis. Working with Batman and Robin to catch the robber in the act, the team splits up to cover more ground. But when Batman and Robin are faced with the criminal and can't reach Superman, it looks bad for the Dynamic Duo! Are they about to face off against their friend, or is there another Superman? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy's back for more keen Shell Game fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lianyu Tan joins us for another foray into literature that started life as Xena AU fanfiction (or Xena Uber, in the parlance of the time.)  This one starts out as a pirate romp featuring the world's brattiest sub/voluntary slave girl and ends up in some really dark places.

Having uncharacteristically taken a long nap, Clark Kent was awakened to a phone call from Bruce Wayne informing him of another bank robbery 50 minutes away in Groveton. Wasting no more time, Superman and Batman flew to the scene to learn what happened. A pair of eyewitnesses tell their story, but what they have to say isn't exactly helpful. Will Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne be able to unravel it all before the next robbery? Plus, in today's Important Message, Billy shows us just how challenging the Shell Game is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

Send us a textWhat happens when AI becomes us? I'm sitting down with Evan Ratliff, the genius behind the Shell Game podcast. Now, this project is next-level. Evan created an AI version of himself, connected it to ChatGPT, and let it loose on the world – talking to telemarketers, friends, even his family. And let me tell you, what happens next is fascinating, strange, and at times, kind of unsettling.He joins me in this episode to share some serious territory, talking about the ethical side of AI, the limits of what it can do, and the crazy way it might disrupt everything – from jobs to relationships. Evan's got some reservations about going full throttle with AI, and I get it. It's a big conversation, but one that we've gotta have. So if you're curious about where this technology is headed and how it's already shaping our lives, this episode's for you. Don't miss it.Learn more about the Shell Game here. 

On this edition of Parallax Views, Matthew Petti, an assistant editor at Reason magazine whose beat is national security issues, returns to the program to discuss his recent articles "Bipartisan war hawks go after Trump defense pick Elbridge Colby", "Is Trump borrowing Biden's ‘bear hug' approach to Israel?", and "Who is the Palestinian Columbia student detained for his protest activity?". We'll also discuss the situation in Syria, specifically the uprising and massacre of Alawite civilians in the past week. In regards to Syria, we'll dissect the information war shell game that's currently taking place and how various actors including Israel, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the Arab Gulf States are all pushing certain narratives in relation to Syria's transitional government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Julani). In the first portion of our conversation, we look at the confirmation hearing of Elbridge Colby, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Although Colby belongs to the world of defense intellectuals and is not a dove by any stretch, some of his views have a pro-restraint bent that have come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats. Republican Senator Tom Cotton, in particular, appears to take issue with Colby, specifically Colby's views on the Middle East (Colby wants to wind down U.S. involvement in the region), and is alleged by a number of Trump allies to have been behind a recent whisper campaign against Colby. We'll examine the realist camp of figures who have been given positions within the Trump administration thus far and JD Vance and Marco Rubio's allusions to realist foreign policy views since Trump's election. We'll also discuss how the other side of the coin when it comes to this embrace of realism by elements of the Trump administration and MAGA. Namely, the increasing talk of consolidating U.S. power in its geographic sphere of influence (ie: all the talk of making Canada the "51st State"). Petti will also go over Colby's hawkish views on China, specifically in relation to Taiwan, and how his views have changed over the years. In the latter portion of the conversation, we'll discuss Petti's notion that Trump's may well be employing the "bear hug" strategy with Israel that many claimed Biden was using during his administration in light of the Gaza War. Petti makes the case that Biden did not actually apply the bear hug strategy, but that Trump may actually be using it. On one hand, Trump is frequently proclaiming his pro-Israel credentials for domestic consumption (ie: the targeting of Gaza protesters as "pro-Hamas" sympathizer or illegal "agitators"; saying he completely wants to eradicate Hamas). On the other hand, the Trump administration just held secretive talks with Hamas that were brought ot the public by Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Ravid, who has many sources within the Israeli national security state, broke the news and it seems reasonably to say Israeli security sources wanted the story to come out even if Trump didn't want that to happen. What are the implications of this? We'll delve into that in-depth. Afterwards we will turn our attention to detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a lead negotiator for pro-Palestinian protest camp at Columbia University. The detainment has garnered massive media attention with Khalil currently being held at an ICE detainment center. Turns out Khalil is not in the U.S. on a student visa. He has a green card. Although the Department of Homeland Security argues that Khalil's " activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization" he has not been charged with a crime and is a permanent legal resident of the U.S. The case is likely to raise a lot of debate about what constitutes support for a terrorist organization, specifically what constitutes material support and where the lines between 1st amendment rights and said support are drawn. All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views!

In a news cycle that keeps on churning, Main Justice hosts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord wade through the nonstop dispatches to set some focal points for this episode. They begin with the hearing held by Judge Dale Ho last week over the Eric Adams dismissal and the Judge's appointment of Paul Clement as amicus, a.k.a. a friend of the court. Andrew details the important decisions Judge Ho has before him as Mary drives home why this case will reverberate beyond the embattled New York Mayor. Then, they touch on the latest resignation- this one, from Denise Cheung, the chief of the criminal division in the DC US Attorney's office, after being asked to do something by the administration she believed was unsupportable.  And last up, Andrew and Mary look at the Supreme Court denial of a stay in the case involving Trump's firing of Hampton Dellinger, and the disconnect between DOJ representations about Elon Musk's role in court versus what Musk is saying and doing in practice.Further reading: Here is Andrew's piece on Just Security: Why the Rule of Law Depends on an Evidentiary Hearing in Mayor Eric Adams' Case.And HERE is the letter of resignation from the head of the criminal division in the U.S. attorney's office in D.C.Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.

Named after its founder, The Keshe Foundation speaks of something called “Plasma”, which has absolutely nothing to do with any definition of the word you've ever heard previously. There's also something called GANS, which is entirely new state of matter which has been named using a heretofore unprecedented method for writing an acronym. So what do “Plasma” and GANS do? Well, they cost money. But apparently they cure Coronavirus? So that's nice. This week, everyone in The F Plus needs a way to distinguish their cummycups.

Evan Ratliff is the host of Shell Game. Ratliff joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss how he cloned his voice with AI and sent it to interviews, social calls, and therapy. In this conversation, we learn about why he conducted the experiment and what it portends for the future of voice AI. Tune in for a lively discussion with plenty of fun anecdotes from when Ratliff send his AI voice clone out into the wild. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 40% off for the first year: https://tinyurl.com/bigtechnology Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

The Lakers face off against the Heat on Wednesday night, an important game with a chance to halt their three-game losing streak and play a team that offers a serious brand of hoops that the Lakers can strive towards. Pete and Darius discuss the game through the lens of the Lakers needing to improve their own level of seriousness and preparedness as the halfway point of the season nears. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete's Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here in the United States, the waves of UFO drones continue with the FBI having just launched its investigation into cases over New Jersey. At the same time, the House of Representatives hosted a classified briefing with the Pentagon's UFO Office. Timing is everything and immediately after the meeting about errant flying objects, several were seen over the nation's Capitol and Langley Air Field. The silence from the military about the recent incursion speaks volumes. Within the conspiracy realm, could it be that the drones of the present are the black helicopters of the past? Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time), Clyde Lewis talks with UFO researcher, Joe Murgia about SAUCER SHELL GAME. Listen Live: https://groundzero.radio Archived Shows: https://aftermath.media

Here in the United States, the waves of UFO drones continue with the FBI having just launched its investigation into cases over New Jersey while the House of Representatives hosted a classified briefing with the Pentagon's UFO Office. Timing is everything and immediately after the meeting about errant flying objects, there were several seen over the nation's Capitol and Langley Air Field. The silence from the military about the recent incursion speaks volumes. Within the conspiracy realm, could it be that the drones of the present are the black helicopters of the past? Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10 pm, pacific time), Clyde Lewis talks with UFO researcher, Joe Murgia about SAUCER SHELL GAME. Listen Live: https://groundzero.radio Archived Shows: https://aftermath.media

One man secretly hands off more and more of his life to an AI voice clone.Today, we feature veteran journalist Evan Ratliff who - for his new podcast Shell Game - decided to slowly replace himself bit by bit with an AI voice clone, to see how far he could actually take it. Could it do the mundane phone calls he'd prefer to skip? Could it get legal advice for him? Could it go to therapy for him? Could it parent his kids? Evan feeds his bot the most intimate details about his life, and lets the bot loose in high-stakes situations at home and at work. Which bizarro version of him will show up? The desperately-agreeable conversationalist, the crank-yanking prank caller, the glitched out stranger who sounds like he's in the middle of a mental breakdown, or someone else entirely? Will people believe it's really him? And how will they act if they don't? A gonzo journalistic experiment for the age of AI, that's funny and eerie all at the same time.We have some exciting news! In the “Zoozve” episode, Radiolab named its first-ever quasi-moon, and now it's your turn! Radiolab has teamed up with The International Astronomical Union to launch a global naming contest for one of Earth's quasi-moons. This is your chance to make your mark on the heavens. Submit your name ideas now through September, or vote on your favorites starting in November: https://radiolab.org/moonEPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Evan RatliffProduced by - Evan Ratliff and Simon AdlerFact-checking by - Emily KriegerEPISODE CITATIONS:Audio:If you want to listen to more of Evan's Shell Game, you can do so here, https://www.shellgame.co/ Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.