Not Investment Advice

The NIA boys discuss US vs. Global Stocks, Gen-Z Trends, Why People Stopped Drinking Alcohol & Does "Social Media” Exist?Timestamps:00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:37) - US vs. Global Stocks(00:11:58) - Gen-Z Trends(00:19:24) -Why People Stopped Drinking Alcohol(00:31:54) - Does "Social Media” Exist?What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Yeezy & Balaji Coin, Zora, Soho House ~$3B PE Deal & Shark Ninja’s $16B EmpireTimestamps:00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:46) - Zora and Balaji Coin(00:16:23) - Yeezy Coin(00:25:32) - Top 10 Assets (Balaji Tweet)(00:34:57) - Soho House ~$3B PE Deal(00:44:22) - Shark Ninja’s $16B EmpireWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcastLinks mentioned:https://www.jack.art/work/lemonade-stand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Oasis Concert, Chamath Launching S.P.A.C., Intel Turnaround (?) & How The South Park Guys Became BillionairesTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:39) - Oasis Concert(00:05:37) - Chamath Launching S.P.A.C.(00:16:23) - Intel Turnaround (?) (00:26:01) - How The South Park Guys Became BillionairesWhat Is Not Investment Advice?What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss GPT-5, ChatGPT vs. Claude, AI Psychosis, Nvidia 15% Export Tax & Harvard Buys BitcoinTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:20) - GPT-5(00:20:34) - ChatGPT vs. Claude(00:29:20) - Nvidia 15% Export Tax(00:49:56) - Harvard Buys BitcoinWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Singapore & Vietnam’s Growth, Figma IPO, Airport Lounges & Dishoom’s Genius MarketingTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:09) - Vietnam’s Growth/Trung’s Vaca(00:24:21) - Singapore’s Growth(00:34:43) - Airport Lounges(00:49:49) - Figma IPO(01:01:19) - Dishoom’s Genius MarketingWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss the Future of Substack, Support From Partner, Value of Names & Rebooting The UKTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:34) - Future of Substack(00:20:43) - Support From Partner(00:31:05) - Value of Names (00:48:50) - Rebooting The UKWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss What’s Driving ETH Price, Bitcoin All Time High, Treasury Company Playbook, Stablecoin Bill & Crypto Collateral LoansTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:59) - What’s Driving ETH Price(00:06:44) - Stablecoin Bill and Possible Impact(00:15:11) - Treasury Company Playbook(00:18:37) - ETH Narrative Changing(00:25:42) - ETH Evolution(00:32:17) - NFT Value Prop(00:38:36) -Crypto Collateral Loans(00:47:46) - Coinbase Credit Card(00:52:14) - How will this Cycle End?What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys do an AMA where they discuss Historical Figures they'd like to meet, PHDs vs AI, Simulation Theory, Fav 90s Media, Life Swap, Traits From Parents & RoutinesTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:05) - Life Swap(00:04:44) - Meeting Historical Figures(00:13:01) - PHDs vs AI(00:31:45) - Traits From Parents(00:35:09) - Fav 90s Media(00:48:01) - RoutinesWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys do an AMA where they discuss China vs. US Energy, Population Decline, Tech Layoff Drivers & Future of AI Podcasting Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:12) - China vs. US Energy(00:16:48) - Population Decline(00:25:11) - Tech Layoff Drivers (00:46:43) - Future of AI Podcasting What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys do an AMA where they discuss 1% Products, Dream Businesses, Disagreements, BYD vs. Tesla & is UBI a Good Idea?Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:28) - 1% Products(00:08:37) - Dream Businesses(00:17:59) - Disagreements(00:24:27) - BYD vs. Tesla (00:29:44) - is UBI a Good Idea?What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Booking: $170B+ A/B Testing Machine & How a $5000 Vegas Bet Saved FedEx Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:20) - Booking's $170B+ A/B Testing Machine(00:36:16) - How a $5000 Vegas Bet Saved FedEx What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Stablecoin Opportunity, Circle’s $25B+ IPO, WhatsApp Gets Ads & Meta’s $15B Scale AI DealTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:09:28) - Stablecoin Opportunity(00:25:50) - Circle’s $25B+ IPO(00:38:52) - Credit Card Points(00:51:37) - WhatsApp Gets Ads (01:03:14) - Meta’s $15B Scale AI Deal What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Apple WWDC Liquid Glass Flop, Hollywood vs. AI, Veo 3 & Elon vs. TrumpTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:02) - Apple WWDC Liquid Glass Flop,(00:27:19) - Hollywood vs. Veo3(00:49:25) - Elon vs. TrumpWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss PSG's Win, Dyson’s $20B Run, Mary Meeker’s Trends, Waymo vs. Lyft & $500B+ Middle East AI Deal Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:56) - PSG Win(00:07:07) - Dyson’s $20B Run(00:28:12) - Mary Meeker’s Trends(00:35:02) - Waymo vs. Lyft(00:43:09) - $500B+ Middle East AI Deal What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Google I/O, OpenAI’s $6.4B for Jony Ive & how Apple fumbled AITimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:59) - Meme of the Week(00:05:47) - Google I/O Wrap(00:32:55) - OpenAI’s $6.4B for Jony Ive(00:47:46) - How Apple Fumbled AIWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Burrito Loans, AI Product vs. Distribution, Power Laws in Online DatingTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:22) - Meme of the Week(00:02:54) - Burrito Loans(00:18:31) - AI Product vs. Distribution(00:38:46) - Power Laws in Online DatingWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Rent vs. Buy, ChatGPT in College, OpenAI’s For-Profit Pivot & Is Google Search Cooked?Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:10:27) - Meme of the Week(00:11:10) - Rent vs. Buy(00:16:00) - ChatGPT in College(01:07:30) - OpenAI’s For-Profit Pivot (01:14:00) - Is Google Search Cooked?What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Warren Buffett 60-Year Run, Berkshire's $150B+ Apple Bet, iPhone App Store Lawsuit and OpenAI's "Glazing" ControversyTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:06:40) - Meme of the Week(00:07:40) - The Myth of Warren Buffett(00:19:57) - Warren Buffett 60-Year Run(00:31:22) - Berkshire's $150B+ Apple Bet(00:41:01) - The Future of Berkshire Hathaway(00:47:06) - iPhone App Store Lawsuit(01:03:08) - OpenAI's "Glazing" ControversyWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss White Lotus, Case Against Streaming TV, Favorite Biographies & Business of CasinosTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:07) - Bilal's TV Recommendation: Adolescence(00:04:30) - Case Against Streaming TV(00:12:07) - White Lotus Review(00:16:49) - Case Against Streaming TV Pt2 (00:28:45) - Favorite Biographies(00:36:55) - Favorite Podcasts(00:39:09) - Business of CasinosWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Meta & Google Antitrust Cases, ChatGPT Memory Implications & Personalized AI Learning Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:59) - Meme of the Week(00:05:27) - Meta Antitrust Case(00:21:17) - Google Antitrust Case(00:26:57) - Ad Server vs Ad Exchange Market(00:30:17) - Publisher Tools Explained(00:34:46) - Google's Revenue Breakdown(00:41:06) - Google Breakup? (00:46:23) - ChatGPT Memory ImplicationsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss NIA 4th Year Anniversary, Tariffs (Bond Yield, Apple/China), LVMH vs. Hermes, Rory Win & Best Comeback StoriesTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:06) - 4yrs of NIA (00:08:13) - Tariffs (Bond Yield, Apple/China)(00:47:54) - LVMH vs. Hermes(01:04:27) - Rory Win & Best ComebacksWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Tariffs, Trade War, Stock Meltdown, China & Can America Bring Back Manufacturing?Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:48) - Nominative Determinism(00:07:02) - Tariffs TLDR and Vibe Check(00:16:43) - The Tariffs at a high level(00:25:45) - Tariffs are a tax(00:32:05) - Trade Deficit and Non Tariffs Trade Barriers(00:40:54) - The Administration and Tariffs(00:51:19) - Second Order Consequences(00:54:04) - On-Shoring Manufacturing(01:00:51) - China’s Manufacturing Advantage(01:07:39) - Stock Market Meltdown and Final ThoughtsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Studio Ghibli ChatGPT, Hiyao Miyazaki, Meme Cycles & xAI Acquires X Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:44) - Meme of the Week(00:07:50) - Studio Ghibli ChatGPT(00:23:38) - Hiyao Miyazaki(00:39:15) - AI Art Discussion (00:46:37) - Ghibli is an Inflection Point? (01:00:05) - xAI Acquires X What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Early Career Advice, Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset, Parenting in AI Age & Future of Social MediaTimestamps(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:51) - Early Career Advice(00:20:00) - Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset(00:25:10) - Parenting in AI Age(00:33:16) - Future of Work in AI Age(00:48:44) - Best Cities for Entrepreneurship(00:55:09) - Future of Social MediaWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Abercrombie’s Comeback, Wedding Economics, Loyalty to Brands, David Deutsch’s “Fun Criterion” & Is Work-Life Balance Possible?Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:32) - Abercrombie’s Comeback(00:12:53) - Wedding Economics(00:23:21) - Loyalty to Brands(00:33:44) - Guinness resurgence(00:45:05) - Is Work-Life Balance Possible(00:54:16) - David Deutsch’s “Fun Criterion”What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, YouTube at 20, Ferrari Wild Economics & Manus DeepSeek Moment (?)Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:15) - Meme of the Week(00:05:37) - Bitcoin Strategic Reserve(00:27:27) - YouTube at 20(00:41:14) - Ferrari Wild Economics(01:01:41) - Manus DeepSeek Moment (?)What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Crypto Strategic Reserve, Skype Shutting Down, Oscars & Mixue $14B IPOTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:51) - Meme of the Week(00:04:30) - Crypto Strategic Reserve(00:35:00) - Skype Shutting Down(00:56:05) - Oscars(01:08:02) - Mixue $14B IPOWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss $1.5bil Bybit Hack, Crypto Sell-off, Pig-Butchering Scams, Murdoch “Succession” Drama & Future of Local MediaTimestamps:$1.5bil Bybit Hack, Crypto Sell-off, Pig-Butchering Scams, Murdoch “Succession” Drama & Future of Local Media(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:59) - Meme of the Week(00:07:24) - $1.5bil Bybit Hack(00:15:52) - Pig-Butchering Scams(00:21:52) - Crypto Sell-of(00:33:54) - Murdoch “Succession” Drama(00:53:39) -Future of Local MediaWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:http://twitter.com/bzaidihttp://twitter.com/trungtphanhttp://twitter.com/jackbutcherhttp://twitter.com/niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Libra $200M+ Rug, How We Use AI, OpenAI Deep Research & Vibe CodingTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:06) - Libra $200M+ Rug(00:23:58) - How Jack uses AI(00:57:31) - How Trung uses AI(01:04:44) - How Bilal uses AI and Vibe CodingWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Superbowl Ads, Kendrick HT, Elon $97B OpenAI Bid, X Algo, & USAID Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:42) - Superbowl Ads(00:29:03) - Halftime Show(00:38:27) - Elon $97B OpenAI Bid(00:45:05) - X Algo(00:50:57) - Dead Internet Theory(00:57:49) - USAIDWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Tariff War (Canada, Mexico, China), Shein & Temu, & ETH DropTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:56) - Meme of the Week(00:08:22) - China tariff battle(00:13:55) - Tariff impact on Shein & Temu (00:33:31) - Canada & Mexico tariff standoff(00:53:36) - ETH DropWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys breakdown DeepSeek, Nvidia Short Thesis and Big Tech Winners & LosersTimestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:17) - DeepSeek Breakdown(00:18:50) - Is DeepSeek a Psyop? (00:46:01) - DeepSeek Founder's Background (00:54:50) - DeepSeek's Impact on AI Landscape(01:04:45) - Big Tech Winners & LosersWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Trump Memecoin, ETH vs. Solana, TikTok Ban, Inauguration Memes and much more. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:06:45) - Meme of the Week(00:09:59) - Trump Memecoin(00:09:59) - Is the Trump Coin Pro or Negative Crypto(00:54:50) - ETH vs Solana(01:09:45) - TikTok BanWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Zuck's Meta Pivot, the impending TikTok ban, and CES highlightsEpisode Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:46) - Meme of the Week(00:06:47) - Zuck’s Meta Pivot(00:59:58) - TikTok’s Future (?)(01:10:07) - CES HighlightsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys share their awards for 2024 and share what they believe will be the biggest trends in 2025Timestamps:00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:40) - Person of the Year(00:11:03) - CEO of the Year(00:21:17) - Company of the Year(00:31:16) - Meme of the Year(00:47:43) - Looking ahead to 2025What Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys share their favorite Books, Podcasts, Songs, and Films of 2024Episode Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:13) - Best Book(00:11:22) - Best Podcast or Audiobook(00:24:22) - Best Film or TV Show(00:37:12) - Best Song or AlbumWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Fartcoin Fundamentals, Google Veo vs. OpenAI Sora, Waymo vs. Lyft, Healthcare Economics & Jensen Huang StoryEpisode Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:08) - Meme of the Week(00:03:50) - Fartcoin Fundamentals(00:11:59) - NFTs are back?(00:16:41) - Meme of the Week pt 2(00:17:43) - Healthcare Economics(00:33:35) - Google Veo vs. OpenAI Sora(00:50:46) - Waymo vs. Lyft(00:55:24) - Jensen Huang StoryWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Google’s Quantum Chip, Bitcoin vs. Quantum Computing, Jack’s Sculpture & Taylor Swift’s $2B Eras TourTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:29) - Meme of the Week(00:04:21) - Quantum Computing Explained(00:07:37) - Bitcoin vs. Quantum Computing(00:15:31) - Google’s Quantum Chip(00:19:19) - The Mount Rushmore of Digital Ad Innovations(00:23:07) - Google’s Quantum Chip pt2(00:24:43) - Crypto and AI(00:31:29) - Jack’s Sculpture(00:36:52) - Taylor Swift’s $2B Eras Tour(00:48:19) - United Healthcare Conspiracy TheoryWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss OpenAI vs. xAI, De-Banking Debate, Business of IVF & Presidential Pardon HistoryEpisode Timestamps(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:42) - Meme of the week(00:13:48) - xAI’s Recent Funding Raise at $50B valuation(00:17:38) - OpenAI vs. xAI(00:26:51) - What makes xAI worth $50B(00:33:30) - De-Banking Debate(00:50:38) - Business of IVFWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss MicroStrategy $35B Bitcoin-Buying Machine, Jaguar Wild Re-Brand and BlueSky vs. XEpisode Timestamps(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:43) - MicroStrategy $35B Bitcoin-Buying Machin(00:52:39) - Jaguar’s Wild Re-Brand(01:09:50) - BlueSky vs. XWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Tyson vs Jake Paul, Trump UFC, MicroStrategy Bitcoin Purchases, ETH vs. SOL, the meme coin market and much moreTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:38) - Meme of the Week(00:05:00) - Tyson vs. Paul(00:18:28) - Jake Paul’s Attention Hacking(00:20:32) - Trump UFC(00:26:30) - MicroStrategy Moves(00:39:16) - ETH vs. SOL(00:45:23) - Meme Coin Market(00:52:07) - AI Trading Meme Coins(01:00:53) - Vitalik on Betting MarketsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Bitcoin $90k & Trump’s Impact on Big Tech, Tariffs, EV & MediaTimestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:17) - Bitcoin $90K pt1(00:12:17) - Jack’s Paris Exhibit(00:19:42) - Meme of the Week(00:24:25) - Bitcoin $90K pt2(00:30:36) - Trump’s Impact on Big Tech(00:43:21) - Trump’s Impact on Tariffs and China(00:50:28) - Trump’s Impact on EV(01:09:39) - Trump’s Impact on MediaWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss The Podcast Election, Betting Markets (Polymarket, Kalshi) & Hollywood’s AI PlayTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:44) - Meme of the Week(00:08:58) - The Podcast Election(00:34:10) - Betting Markets (Polymarket, Kalshi)(00:56:56) - Hollywood’s AI PlayWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the NIA podcast, Trung dives deep into the world of Calvin and Hobbes, the iconic comic strip created by the brilliant Bill Watterson. Trung explores the artistic journey of Watterson, his creative process, and the enduring legacy of his work.Timestamps:00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:11) - The Legacy of Calvin and Hobbes(00:02:48) -Bill Watterson: The Purist Artist(00:04:52) - The Success of Calvin and Hobbes(00:06:28) - Jed McKenna's Insights on Creativity(00:10:43) - Bill Watterson's Life and Influences(00:21:27) - The Idea Maze of Creativity and the Birth of Calvin and Hobbes(00:26:31) - Character Development in Calvin and Hobbes(00:32:50) - The Syndication Process Explained(00:36:45) - The Fragility of Ideas in the Creative Process(00:41:18) - Bill Watterson’s Creative Process(00:48:48) - The Licensing Process and the struggle between Art vs Commerce(01:05:21) - AwardsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Money Psychology, Favorite Mental Models & Future AI JobsTimestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:04) - Money Psychology(00:21:21) - Favorite Mental Models(00:35:39) - Future AI JobsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss SpaceX Starship, Tesla vs. Waymo & Jensen Huang’s Nvidia Bull CaseTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:36) - SpaceX successful landing (00:06:23) - Mechazilla Chopsticks (00:11:32) - SpaceX vs. traditional space programs(00:12:06) - Other revenue streams for SpaceX(00:12:56) - Why reusability is important(00:17:02) - Elon the public figure (00:17:50) - Elon’s mission(00:20:19) - The politicization of Elon(00:29:21) - The origin story of SpaceX(00:32:42) - Mars Mission Timeline(00:35:14) - Space tech spinoffs(00:40:50) - Tesla vs. Waymo approach:(00:51:50) - AMA question on Tesla’s We, Robot Event(00:55:26) - NVIDIA Bull CaseWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Doritos, the connection between ultra processed food and the current media landscape, the science behind Doritos and much moreTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:55) - Meme of the Week(00:02:56) - The parallels between ultra processed food and the industrial production of media(00:09:26) - The invention of Gas Chromatography(00:12:26) - The history of Vanilla and the importance of spices(00:17:37) - The history of the Dorito(00:26:02) - Food industrial complex(00:28:43) - GLP-1 impact on various addictions(00:32:39) - The science behind DoritosWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Meta Orion Glasses, Google’s NotebookLM, Port Strike & Megalopolis ReviewTimestamps:00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:26) - Meme of the Week(00:04:05) - Meta Orion Glasses(00:26:33) - Google’s NotebookLM(00:48:45) - Port Strike(00:55:46) - Megalopolis ReviewWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Francis Ford Coppola’s Career, The Godfather, $500M Winery & MegalopolisTimestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:09:39) - Francis Ford Coppola’s Career(00:36:28) - The Godfather(00:47:08) - $500M Winery(00:52:17) - Apocalypse now(01:09:09) - MegalopolisWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NIA boys discuss Mr Beast’s LEAKED Guide To Going Viral, The Power Broker 50th Anniversary & Robert Caro(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:15) - Initial Thoughts on How to Succeed in MrBeast Production(00:05:49) - YouTube is eating all of media(00:09:58) - Minute-by-minute retention strategy(00:14:49) - Meritocracy and Teamwork(00:19:08) - A, B, C player framework(00:25:08) - What makes a YouTube video go viral(00:32:41) - Creativity Saves Money(00:39:05) - Critical Components and Mangement Style(00:47:53) - Criticism of MrBeast(00:50:52) - Final Thoughts on How to Succeed in MrBeast Production(00:58:48) - Robert Caro’s Power Broker 50th Anniversary(01:04:41) - Robert Moses and Power(01:10:12) - Robert Caro and the making of The Power Broker1) YouTube is eating all media:• 20 hours/month average watch time• 5x more than Netflix• Mr. Beast: "YouTube will eat all of media"2) Three metrics that matter:• Click-through rate (CTR)• Average view duration (AVD)• Average view percentage (AVP)"These are the holy trinity of YouTube metrics" - Bilal3) Jenga storytelling method:• Show end goal upfront• Build tension throughout• Example: Last to take hand off Lamborghini wins it4) Minute-by-minute retention strategy:• Minute 1: Most crucial, invest in lighting• Minutes 1-3: Show rapid story progression• Minute 3: Re-engage viewers with a big moment"At 6 minutes, viewers are on autopilot to the end" - Mr. Beast5) A, B, C player framework:• A players: Obsessive, coachable, best in the world• B players: New hires with A player potential• C players: "Poisonous", transition out immediately"C players are awful to work with. I know, I've been one." - Trunk6) Creativity saves money:• $20k cash prize vs. year's supply of Doritos• Doritos prize more viral, costs only $1,300• Think outside the box for engaging rewardsWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotifyOthers: https://pod.link/notadvicepodWatch + Subscribe on Youtube:https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOgListen into our group chat on Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcastFollow NIA on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notadvicepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089813414522TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.