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AI Profits Surge, $70B Capex Surge Raises Investor Concerns, Automated Skin Exams | Diet TBPN

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Today at 10:52 PM

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.

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Inside the OpenAI vs. Elon Musk Courtroom

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Today at 9:57 PM

This is our full conversation with Mike Isaac, recorded live on TBPN.

We discuss what it’s actually like inside the OpenAI vs. Elon Musk courtroom, from early morning lines and limited seating to the unexpected mix of superfans, reporters, and curious spectators, how Elon’s legal strategy blends big-picture “save humanity” messaging with more tactical arguments around control and competition, and why the case often feels less like a traditional trial and more like theater, where personality, narrative, and jury perception may matter just as much as the underlying facts.

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Tech Earnings Recap, Beautiful Data Centers | Mike Isaac, Kyle Harrison, David Marcus, Turner Caldwell, Everette Taylor, Puneet Mehta & Justin Wexler, Alexander Embiricos

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Today at 8:52 PM

(01:29) - Tech Earnings Quad Kill Recap (28:44) - Mike Isaac, a technology reporter at The New York Times and author of "Super Pumped," discussed his experiences covering high-profile tech trials, including the Apple vs. Samsung case and Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in the ZeniMax lawsuit. He shared insights into the challenges of attending these trials, such as early morning courthouse arrivals and the competition for press seating, and highlighted the public's growing interest in tech industry legal battles, noting the presence of Elon Musk fans in the courtroom. Isaac also reflected on the dynamics of jury selection, emphasizing the importance...

🟣 The Collison Brothers LIVE on TBPN | John Collison, Patrick Collison, Henri Stern, Jeff Weinstein, & Zach Abrams

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Yesterday at 8:06 PM

(00:00) - - John & Patrick Collison, the co-founders of Stripe, discuss the significant surge in new business creation, noting a 71% year-over-year increase in Q1, attributing this growth to AI's role in simplifying entrepreneurship. They highlight Stripe's initiatives like agentic commerce, enabling AI agents to perform tasks such as purchasing domains and deploying websites autonomously. Additionally, the Collisons address the challenges posed by increased fraud attempts in the AI economy and outlines Stripe's efforts to enhance fraud prevention through tools like Stripe Radar. (28:27) - - Henri Stern, a leader at Stripe, discusses the rapid growth of his team following an...

Tech Earnings Quadkill, Red Button vs Blue Button | Diet TBPN

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Yesterday at 12:13 AM

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.

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Big Tech Earnings, Red vs. Blue Button, Quantum Computing | Jason Yanowitz, Even Rogers, Maria Spiropulu, Stepan Simkin, Kashish Gupta, Dan Magy, Vlad Tenev, Parag Agrawal & Andrew Reed, Gabriel Stengel

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Last Wednesday at 9:16 PM

(00:22) - Big Tech Earnings (15:28) - AI Jitters Return to Wall Street (19:23) - Red vs. Blue Button (36:51) - Jason Yanowitz, co-founder of Blockworks, a crypto-focused media and data company, discusses the company's recent $192 million valuation, highlighting investments from firms like Parafine Reciprocal and Coinbase Ventures, as well as participation from 20 customers, including founders and operators from Solana, Kraken, and Canton. He outlines Blockworks' evolution from a media and events business to becoming the largest data company in crypto, emphasizing their strategy of building a strong audience base before developing data products. Yanowitz also addresses the current state of the...

In-Car Surveillance is Coming | Diet TBPN

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Last Tuesday at 9:57 PM

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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In-Car Surveillance, Goblin-Mode, Jon Gray from Blackstone Joins | Colleen Aubrey, Anthony Liguori, Colin Zima, Alex Epstein, Shira Lazar, Anshul Gupta, Apurva Shrivastava, Bubble Boi

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Last Tuesday at 8:29 PM

(00:14) - In-Car Surveillance (12:22) - Goblin-Mode (14:48) - Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, joined the firm in 1992 and has been instrumental in its growth to managing over $1.3 trillion in assets. In the conversation, he reflects on Blackstone's evolution from a small advisory business to a global investment powerhouse, emphasizing the firm's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering premium returns. Gray also discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on various industries, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents for investors. (36:18) - Colleen Aubrey, Senior Vice President of Applied AI Solutions at AWS, has been with Amazon for over 20...

China Blocks Meta’s $2B Manus Deal, Meta Bets on Space-Based Solar | Diet TBPN

#501

Last Monday at 11:32 PM

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.

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China Blocks Manus Sale, Rick Caruso in the Ultradome, Zak Brown from McLaren Joins | Will Hurd, Anush Elangovan, Augustus Doricko

#500

Last Monday at 9:34 PM

(02:02) - China Blocks Manus Sale (03:38) - Zak Brown, an American motorsports executive and former professional racer, is the CEO of McLaren Racing. In the conversation, he recounts his early passion for racing sparked by attending the 1981 Long Beach Grand Prix, leading him to karting and eventually founding Just Marketing International, a motorsports marketing agency. Brown emphasizes the importance of aligning corporate sponsorships with business objectives, fostering partnerships that benefit both McLaren and its sponsors. (34:03) - Will Hurd, a former CIA officer and U.S. Representative from Texas, discusses his upbringing in San Antonio, his early interest in computer...

Intel Rips, Thrive Launches Eternal, GPT 5.5 | Diet TBPN

#499

Last Saturday at 3:30 AM

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Gary Vee Says the Smartest Investors Are Going Analog

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04/24/2026

This is our full interview with Gary Vaynerchuk, recorded live on TBPN.

We discuss his belief that the explosion of AI and zero-cost digital distribution is creating unprecedented competition online, why that shift is driving a massive resurgence in analog businesses like restaurants, retail, and live experiences, his new MasterClass partnership, and how entrepreneurs can win by playing both sides of the barbell, leveraging AI for scale while building real-world, experiential businesses that consumers are increasingly craving.

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Intel Rips, Cursor's Plan, Thrive's Giant Bet, GPT 5.5 | George Kurtz, Professor Sendy, Gary Vaynerchuk, Yoland Yan, Ben Horwitz

#497

04/24/2026

(00:32) - Intel Rips (13:56) - Behind the Cursor SpaceX Deal (16:10) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (27:07) - Thrive Launches Thrive Eternal (28:54) - George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike, is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience, including previous roles as Worldwide CTO and EVP at McAfee. He discusses Project QuiltWorks, a coalition formed with partners like EY, IBM, and Accenture to rapidly deliver CrowdStrike's technology to customers and address AI-related vulnerabilities. Kurtz highlights the emergence of "shadow AI," where unauthorized AI applications on endpoints create security risks, and emphasizes the need for prompt identification and mitigation of these exp...

Thoma Bravo Loses Medallia, OpenAI Drops ChatGPT 5.5, Bob Iger Returns | Diet TBPN

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04/23/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Meet the New Thiel Fellows, GPT 5.5, Thoma Bravo Loses Medallia | Victor Boyd, Alex Shieh, Nick Dobroshinsky, Ishan Gupta, Antoni Kiszka, Milan Lustig, Galen Mead, Aubrey Niederhoffer, Samuel Carvalho, Claire Wang

#495

04/23/2026

(02:15) - Thoma Bravo Loses Medallia (10:28) - GPT 5.5 Released (11:32) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (29:23) - Victor Boyd, co-founder and CTO of Cavalla Industries, discusses the development of autonomous forklifts aimed at delivering goods anywhere within hours. He explains the challenges faced with retrofitting existing forklifts due to their inconsistent internal designs, leading the company to build their own forklift to ensure reliability and scalability. Boyd also highlights the integration of teleoperation using Xbox controllers, allowing remote human intervention when necessary, and emphasizes the importance of delivering consistent results to customers, regardless of the level of autonomy achieved. (41:03) - Alex Shieh, a for...

SpaceX-Cursor Deal, ChatGPT Images 2.0, Fake Bear Scam | Diet TBPN

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04/22/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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SpaceX/Cursor Deal, Images 2.0 Reactions, Fake Bear Attack | Anil Chakravarthy, Naveen Gavini, Avlok Kohli & Ankur Nagpal, Joel Edwards, Renen Hallak, Darian Shirazi

#493

04/22/2026

(00:46) - SpaceX & Cursor (18:10) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (23:03) - ChatGPT Images 2.0 Reactions (31:32) - Anil Chakravarthy, President of Adobe's Digital Experience Business, discusses the company's collaboration with Nvidia to integrate 3D digital twins into marketing and customer experiences, exemplified by HP's use of this technology to streamline product design and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of customer experience orchestration, leveraging AI to deliver personalized experiences by combining the right content and customer data across preferred channels. Additionally, Chakravarthy highlights Adobe's $25 billion buyback as a signal of confidence in the company's profitability and growth, underscoring the focus on AI adoption to provide rea...

Apple’s New CEO John Ternus, Ferrari’s First EV | Diet TBPN

#492

04/22/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.

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Tim Cook Retires, Mark Gurman Joins, Images 2.0 | Howie Liu, Scott Stevenson, Alex Wiltschko, Spiros Xanthos, Carolina Aguilar, Jake Jurewicz

#491

04/21/2026

(00:15) - Tim Cook Retires (19:43) - Howie Liu, co-founder and CEO of Airtable, discusses his journey from learning programming in high school to founding Etacts, which was acquired by Salesforce, and eventually establishing Airtable to democratize software creation. He emphasizes the importance of building a product that is significantly better than existing options, highlighting Airtable's evolution into a low-code platform that empowers users to create custom applications without coding. Liu also reflects on the company's growth, noting its valuation milestones and the strategic patience involved in developing Airtable over several years before its public launch. (47:50) - Mark Gurman, a...

Marc Benioff vs. Verizon CEO Dan Schulman on AI, Blue Origin’s Latest Flight | Diet TBPN

#490

04/20/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Verizon vs Salesforce, Blue Origin's Test, Robot Marathon | Signüll, Ethan Ding, Matt McKinney, Errik Anderson, Pippa Lamb & James Wise

#489

04/20/2026

(00:27) - Verizon vs Salesforce (25:23) - Blue Origin's Test (30:03) - Robot Marathon (32:59) - Signull is an anonymous technologist and entrepreneur focused on integrating agentic AI into consumer software. He discusses the development of an AI-driven home screen replacement for iPhones, aiming to transform static interfaces into dynamic, personalized experiences by leveraging ambient AI. He also addresses the challenges of monetization, considering ad-supported models, and reflects on the complexities of maintaining anonymity in the tech industry. (55:03) - Ethan Ding, co-founder and CEO of TextQL, a startup specializing in AI-driven data analytics, discusses the company's inception in late 2022 and its evolution...

Jensen on Dwarkesh, Cursor x XAI, Netflix Stock Sinks | Diet TBPN

#488

04/16/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Kevin Hart live on TBPN

#487

04/16/2026

This is our full interview with Kevin Hart and his business partner James Morrissey, recorded live on TBPN.

We discuss Kevin Hart’s approach to building authentic, long-term brands rather than slapping his name on products, his partnership with James and their strategy for breaking through a crowded tequila market with real ownership and storytelling, and the operational grind behind scaling a $200M business, from hands-on distribution to adapting to shifting media, consumer behavior, and the next generation of creators.

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Jensen on Dwarkesh, Cursor + xAI, Codex Update | Kevin Hart & James Morrissey, Ben Smith, Jonathan Criss, Paul Scherer, Matan Grinberg, Akhil Voorakkara, Charlie Cheever, Victor Cardenas Codriansky, Theodor Marcu

#486

04/16/2026

(01:57) - Jensen on Dwarkesh (27:23) - Cursor + xAI (30:49) - Claude Opus 4.7 Reactions (34:00) - Codex Update (35:14) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (40:03) - Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, discussed the Semafor World Economy conference, highlighting its scale with over 500 global CEOs and political figures in attendance. He emphasized the conference's focus on the intersection of politics, finance, and technology, noting that discussions frequently centered on artificial intelligence and its impact on large enterprises. Smith also shared insights into Semafor's use of AI tools to enhance journalism, including a system that analyzes interview transcripts to identify newsworthy content. (49:30) - Jonathan Criss, CEO and...

Allbirds’ AI Pivot, Snap Cuts 16% of Workforce, Amazon’s GlobalStar Deal | Diet TBPN

#485

04/16/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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AI-Birds, Snap's Next Chapter, Amazon + Globalstar | Kiva Dickinson, Aron D'Souza, Michael Mignano, Wade Foster, Ankur Nagpal, Bailey Pumfleet, Han Wang

#484

04/15/2026

(01:52) - AllBirds turns to AI Compute Provider (15:04) - Snaps Cuts 16% of Workforce (22:45) - Amazon + Globalstar (31:00) - Kiva Dickinson, founder and managing partner of Selva Ventures, leads investments in emerging health and wellness brands. In the conversation, he discusses his transition from investment banking to venture capital, highlighting his focus on supporting early-stage consumer brands that promote healthier living. He emphasizes the importance of providing strategic resources to these companies, aiming to make healthier living more accessible and enjoyable. (50:30) - Aron D'Souza, an Australian lawyer and entrepreneur, is the founder of the Enhanced Games, an upcoming sporting event that...

Artemis II Makes History, Nutella in Space, The US-China AI Race | Diet TBPN

#483

04/13/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Artemis II Recap, Work vs Leisure, AI Backlash | Krste Asanović, Peter Diamandis, Balachandar Ramamurthy

#482

04/13/2026

(00:44) - Artemis II Recap (36:08) - Work vs Leisure (39:20) - Altman's House Attacked (44:11) - We Can't Stop China's AI (01:00:54) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:11:41) - Balachandar Ramamurthy, CEO of Critical Loop and former SpaceX engineer, discusses his transition from aerospace to energy, emphasizing the need for reliable, cost-effective power solutions. He highlights Critical Loop's approach of deploying energy storage and flexible generation at the grid's edge to reduce long wait times for industrial power access. Additionally, he mentions the company's recent $26 million funding round led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners and Hanover. (01:22:12) - Krste Asanović, a Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley and co-f...

Chad Janis: How I Sold Grüns to Unilever for $1.2B

#481

04/11/2026

This is our full interview with Chad Janis recorded live on TBPN.

We discuss his accidental entry into building Grüns after spotting a broken habit in greens powders, his conviction in reimagining supplements through a more enjoyable gummy form factor, and how he built one of the largest D2C exits in the category despite launching at a low point in consumer sentiment.

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SpaceX Financials, Does AI Increase Unemployment or Leisure, Chimp Civil War | Diet TBPN

#480

04/10/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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SpaceX Financials, Chimpanzee Civil War, Ferrari's Brand Legend | Josh Reeves, Prof. Alex Young, Jason Kim, Chad Janis, Jordan Bramble, Andy Dunn

#479

04/10/2026

(02:56) - SpaceX Financials (08:26) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (15:30) - Chimpanzee Civil War (23:12) - Ferrari's Brand Legend (39:02) - Prof. Alex Young, an Assistant Adjunct Professor in Human Genetics at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, specializes in statistical genetics and serves on the steering committee of the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium (SSGAC). In his conversation, he discusses his involvement with Herasight, a company applying advanced genetic testing to embryos to predict disease risks and traits, highlighting the development of algorithms that utilize polygenic scores and rare variant analysis to enhance embryo selection in IVF. He also addresses the ethical and reg...

Andy Jassy’s Shareholder Letter, Meek Mill Joins the AI Race| Diet TBPN

#478

04/10/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Binance’s CZ: We’ll Never Know Satoshi, and That’s Good

#477

04/09/2026

This is our full interview with CZ, the Founder of Binance, recorded live on TBPN.

We discuss his motivation for writing his book following his legal battles, his effort to challenge misconceptions around crypto, and his perspective on regulation, privacy, and the balance between transparency and oversight in digital assets. We also explore his views on the intersection of AI and blockchain, the future of security and quantum risk, the enduring mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto, and why decentralization may depend on anonymity.

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Jassy's Shareholder Letter, The Next AI Capability, 𝕏 Timeline Reactions | Saagar Enjeti, Joe Weisenthal, Kesava Kirupa Dinakaran, Brian Manning, Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Changpeng Zhao, Tal Hoffman

#476

04/09/2026

(01:25) - Jassy's Shareholder Letter (23:24) - AI in CyberSecurity (27:56) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (40:41) - Saagar Enjeti, an American journalist and political commentator, co-hosts the independent news program "Breaking Points" alongside Krystal Ball. In the conversation, he discusses the significant capital expenditures by companies like Amazon on data centers, highlighting the resulting community pushback due to concerns over energy consumption, environmental impact, and displacement of residents. Enjeti emphasizes the need for a democratic process in approving such projects, advocating for transparency and local input to address the growing animosity toward data center developments. (01:01:09) - Joe Weisenthal, born September 2, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan, is...

Meta’s AI Comeback Moment, Claude Mythos | Diet TBPN

#475

04/09/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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Meta Drops New Model, Mythos, RoboLamp | Luther Lowe, Dan Primack, Lior Susan, Feross Aboukhadijeh, Qasim Mithani, Jaleh Rezaei, Jeremy Philip Galen

#474

04/08/2026

(00:44) - Meta Launches Muse Spark (18:24) - Anthropic's Mythos (30:19) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (36:12) - Robo-Lamp (41:13) - Luther Lowe, Head of Public Policy at Y Combinator, discusses the challenges small tech companies face due to the control exerted by major platforms like Apple and Google over app distribution. He highlights the restrictive nature of app stores, likening Apple's App Store to "the worst DMV in the world," and emphasizes the need for policy interventions to curb anti-competitive practices. Lowe also mentions Y Combinator's support for the BASE Act, aimed at preventing self-preferencing by dominant platforms, to foster a more competitive and inn...

Meta Tokenmaxxing, Intel Joins Terafab, Frontier AI vs. China | Diet TBPN

#473

04/08/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.

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FULL INTERVIEW: Thomas Laffont’s Journey From Hollywood Assistant to Legendary Tech Investor

#472

04/07/2026

This is our full interview with Thomas Laffont, recorded live on TBPN.

We discuss his upbringing between Paris and New York, his determined path into Hollywood through CAA’s mailroom, and the lessons he carried from entertainment into investing, from spotting Apple early to navigating AI, private markets, and the future of tech.

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Tokenmaxxing, SF Street Name Auction, Corporate Retreat Gone Wrong | Riley Walz, Aditya Bandi, Zach Shore, Hongwei Liu, Zak Kukoff, Thomas Laffont

#471

04/07/2026

(00:45) - Meta Employees Tokenmaxxing (15:43) - Intel Joins the Terafab Project (29:59) - Corporate Retreat Gone Wrong (45:34) - Big Tech Teams up Against China (53:01) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:00:29) - Riley Walz, a 23-year-old software engineer and tech enthusiast, is known for his inventive projects that blend technology with community engagement. In the conversation, he discusses his latest venture in San Francisco's Sunset District, where he and his friends purchased a foreclosed alley for $26,000 and transformed it into a community art project. They paved the alley, invited the public to submit digital artwork through their website, and auctioned the naming rights, with the...

The $1B One-Person Company, China’s Pork Crisis, America’s New Weapon | Diet TBPN

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04/06/2026

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.

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