Best Ryan Hoovers Podcasts (2025)

1
All Star Investor Panel! Sophia Amoruso and Ryan Hoover | E2158 1:13:43

1d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Today’s show: It’s another All Star Investor Panel! Jason and Alex welcome TrustFund VC founder Sophia Amoruso AND WeekendFund investor/Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover.Together they’re going DEEP on the current environment for startups, founders, and investors. How do tell durable from brittle revenue… Everyone’s different approaches to follow-on …

1
TWiST 500 interviews with Cortical Labs, Turing, AND Mercor | E2159 1:23:29

3h ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Today’s show: Alex is back with three more awesome interviews with founders on the bleeding edge of innovative tech. Dr. Hon Weng Chong walks us through the basics of biological computing and Cortical Labs’ first-ever commercial computer running on living human cells. Turing founder Jonathan Siddarth unpacks the secrets of LLM benchmarking, and exp…

1
Episode 184: Is Jesus Enough 56:13

3d ago56:13

56:13

Pastor Ryan has the entire church help him preach an illustrated message. You'll understand as you listen. But the simple question is being asked; Is Jesus Enough? For most of us, we'd immediately say "Yes." But our lives show a different answer. Today is about connecting our Faith with our Reality & leaning on the Jesus who is always enough.…

1
Figma IPO, IMAX AI Festival, the Tea app spill, that one Sydney Sweeney jeans ad, and more! | E2157 1:13:36

5d ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Today’s show: SYDNEY SWEENEY’S AMERICAN EAGLE AD DIVIDES OUR PANEL!PLUS WHAT STARTUPS CAN LEARN FROM THE VIRAL ASTRONOMER RESPONSEJason, Alex, and Lon are looking at some of the biggest media stories of the day before returning to their favorite topic, tech. Tune in for deep dives on IMAX’s new AI film festival, Figma’s big IPO and much more! * Tim…

1
Behind the scenes at the ALL-IN AI SUMMIT w/ POTUS, JD Vance, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, and more… | E2156 1:03:53

7d ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Today’s show: Jason’s back and filling us in on his experiences in Washington DC, at the All-In AI Summit, including getting a Trump shoutout from stage, debating immigration with VP Vance, and calling out Sec. Wright for dismissing solar power.THEN Jason and Alex talk about the immense promise of open-source robotics and check out Hugging Face’s R…

1
AUTOMATING HEALTH CARE, THERMODYNAMIC COMPUTING, AND PRODUCT VELOCITY | E2155 1:20:46

10d ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Today’s show: TWiST is back with a three more hugely insightful (and also fun!) founder interviews. First up, Trey Holterman from Tennr tells us why getting in to see a specialist is so time consuming, and how AI is making the entire health care industry more streamlined.THEN Gill Verdon from Extropic AI unpacks deterministic vs. probabilistic comp…

1
Manufacturing in the US, Building in Open Source… and more | E2154 1:22:47

12d ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Today’s show: TWiST is back with a trio of can’t miss interviews with some of our favorite TWiST 500 founders. First up, John Harris of Harbinger Motors tells us about making his EV batteries right here in the USA, and why the loss of EV tax credits might not hurt the business as much as you’d think… THEN, we’re talking to James Hawkins of PostHog …

1
Inside Substack’s $100M Push to Fend Off Beehiiv | E2153 1:13:26

15d ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Today’s show: WHY DOES @SUBSTACKINC NEED $100M IN NEW FUNDING?HOW DO THEY PLAN TO STAY AHEAD OF @BEEHIIV?Jason and Alex are debating the future of indie publishing on an all-new TWiST, considering the future of these rival platforms, plus Patreon and more.PLUS they’re digging into Lovable’s latest raise and what it says about the current economics …

1
Thinking Machines’ RECORD seed round, VC Geoff Lewis, and MORE | E2152 1:08:27

17d ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Today’s show: Jason and Alex tackle a full tech and business news docket on today’s show, including Jason’s big SF trip with Launch Accelerator’s 34th cohort, some peculiar social media posts from VC Geoff Lewis, a look inside the HUGE seed rounds being commanded by early-stage AI startups, crunching the numbers on how much compute data centers nee…

1
Community Stewardship with Ben Jones of the Ruffed Grouse Society 1:34:25

17d ago1:34:25

1:34:25

Ben Jones, President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society, joins Reid in a discussion about the great work being done on the ground at RGS, and the work that still needs attention. The duo digs into the work of listening to and coalescing the wants and needs of different groups to the ultimate good of grouse, woodc…

1
Episode 183: Tethered 6 45:37

18d ago45:37

45:37

Pastor Ryan closes out our series on becoming a Missional Connector. We pray that you've been challenged & have stepped up to connect to your world & connect your world to Jesus!

1
Blitzhiring and the Complicated Case of Windsurf, OpenAI and Google | E2151 1:00:46

18d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Today’s show: On today’s show… Jason and Alex are considering the fallout of Windsurf’s OpenAI deal, the company’s latest agreements with both Google and Cognition AI, and how “blitzhiring” is actually playing out in real-world startups.Plus Jason’s short- and medium-term predictions for AI’s impact on the job market, Tesla’s latest expansion of it…

1
Grok 4 Beats OpenAI + The $300 AI Agent Era | E2150 1:11:04

22d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Today’s show: Grok 4 just leapfrogged OpenAI to become the top AI model—and it’s not just hype. In this episode, @Jason and @alex break down Grok’s AGI-level performance, the massive drop in LLM pricing, and why some companies are raising prices anyway. They also dive into the Missouri AG’s investigation into AI “bias,” the future of First Amendmen…

1
Orchestrating Smarter AI Systems with AI21 Labs’ Yoav Shoham | AI Basics with Google Cloud 22:26

23d ago22:26

22:26

In this episode of AI Basics, Jason sits down with Yoav Shoham — Stanford professor emeritus and co-founder of AI21 Labs, creators of Jurassic-2, Wordtune, and the new orchestration system Maestro. They unpack: Why enterprise AI struggles with reliability What orchestration really means (and why LLMs alone aren't enough) The pitfalls of “agent-wash…

1
Starlink + Tesla? $4T Nvidia? Perplexity Browser? Linda Yaccarino Steps Down? | E2149 1:06:14

24d ago1:06:14

1:06:14

On a brand new TWiST, Jason and Alex ponder… What if every Tesla doubled as a Starlink-powered Wi-Fi hotspot? Plus, Nvidia’s historic $4T valuation, Perplexity’s fancy new AI browser that literally books flights, Linda Yaccarino steps down as X CEO, Waymo launches teen accounts, and maybe recording everything all the time has some disadvantages? La…

1
Cloud Seeding, Conspiracies & the Texas Floods | BONUS EPISODE! 26:04

24d ago26:04

26:04

Today’s show: Cloud seeding startup Rainmaker faced a viral backlash after deadly floods in Texas—so @Jason hosted an emergency X Spaces with founder Augustus Doricko to unpack what really happened. Did Rainmaker cause the floods? How much water can cloud seeding actually produce? Is it safe, and should we even be doing it? They dive into the scien…

1
Exits Are Back, QSB Stock & The New America Party? | E2148 1:07:09

26d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Today’s show: Startup exits are heating up with $67.7B in Q2 activity, QSBS just got a major expansion, and Robinhood is pushing boundaries with tokenized SPVs. In this episode, @Jason and @alex break down what it all means for founders and investors, plus the rise of Elon’s “America Party,” TikTok’s potential reboot, and why SaaS startups must reb…

1
Startup Valuations, Biotech’s Crunch & AI’s Massive TAM | E2147 1:16:33

1M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Today’s show: It’s another blockbuster panel of insiders, as Alex sits down with Astasia Myers from Felicis, Matt Turck from First Mark Capital, and D.A. Wallach of Time BioVentures. AI is reshaping early-stage investing, with startups raising record-setting rounds adn chasing $100B+ markets. Meanwhile, biotech faces a “Great Depression” as public …

1
Episode 182: Tethered 5 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

Pastor Ryan continues our conversation on becoming better connectors. We hope you're blessed through the message.

1
The Grammarly–Superhuman Megadeal, plus TWiST 500 chats with LabelBox and Apptronik’s founders | E2146 1:27:24

1M ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Today’s show: Grammarly is acquiring the beloved email app Superhuman! In today’s extremely timely episode, @alex sits down with Grammarly CEO Shishir Mehrotra and Superhuman founder Rahul Vohra to unpack why they’re merging, how they plan to combine apps and AI agents, and what it means for the future of email and work. PLUS they reveal how Gramma…

1
Episode 181: Tethered 4 / Church In The Park 20:35

1M ago20:35

20:35

Welcome to Church in The Park; a fun, chill day where we take over a local park, have service & sling hot dogs & snow cones to anyone passing through! We hope you're blessed through this fun message.

1
Rebuilding Civilization from First Principles: Inside Balaji’s Network State Vision | E2145 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Today’s show: Jason sits down with Balaji Srinivasan in Singapore to explore how he's turning years of theory into reality with Network School—the first node of a broader vision for internet-native, decentralized societies. Balaji explains how these “sharp societies” combine education, co-living, and startup culture to create physical communities a…

1
Life in Mearns Mecca with Zander Ault 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Zander Ault of Patagonia, AZ joins Reid to discuss what it’s like to live and build a business in one of bird hunting’s most iconic destinations. Not a hunter himself, Zander (and his partner Heidi) landed in Patagonia for the extraordinary gravel cycling, but soon found that the region was ground zero for desert quail hunters. Having opened and ow…

1
Travis’ Uber Comeback, AGI’s Stakes, Meta’s $100M AI Hires & Prediction Market Gold Rush | E2144 1:07:45

1M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Today’s show: EVs are igniting a global tariff war, and Xiaomi’s shockingly cheap, high-quality electric cars threaten to obliterate Western automakers, sparking fears of a manufacturing wipeout. In today’s brand-new TWiST, Jason and Alex dive into the EV price war, Uber’s rumored plan to team up with Travis Kalanick on a self-driving takeover, and…

1
Multi-Agent AI, Open Protocols & Startup Acceleration with Saurabh Tiwary | AI Basics 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

In this episode, Jason dives deep into the future of multi-agent systems with Saurabh Tiwary, VP & GM of Cloud AI at Google. They explore how teams of AI agents—not just single models—can collaborate to solve complex problems, helping startups scale faster with fewer resources. Saurabh introduces Google Cloud’s open frameworks: Agent Development Ki…

1
VC Roundtable: Recruiting Secrets, Second-Time Founders & Product-Market Fit Myths | E2143 1:08:51

1M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Today’s show: In this powerhouse VC roundtable, @Jason sits down with Sequoia’s Doug Leone and Cyberstarts’ Gili Raanan to share brutally honest insights on startup recruiting, evaluating second-time founders, and how to truly find product-market fit. They break down why big-tech résumés can be misleading, how to structure early teams, and what sep…

1
AI Producers, Tesla Robotaxis & the Rise of the “Tiny Teams” Era | E2142 1:11:25

1M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Today’s show: Tesla’s robotaxi launch, AI producers, job destruction, and smart toilets? In this episode of This Week in Startups, @Jason and @alex break down Tesla’s cautious rollout strategy, how AI is quietly replacing producers and employees, why second-movers like Tesla and Ramp often win, and how Throne Science is turning gut health into a bi…

1
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Ryan Yang, Founder & CEO of Tryangle Construction (Episode 1601) 23:55

1M ago23:55

23:55

Ryan Yang is the founder and CEO of Tryangle Construction, Inc., a leading residential remodeling and renovation firm based in Southern California. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and transparent communication, Ryan has grown Tryangle into a trusted construction partner for homeowners, realtors, and real estate investors. His leadership …

1
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: 1600th Episode - Ric Franzi Interviews Angelo Ponzi, Fractional CMO & Author of 'The Strategy Blueprint' (Episode 1600) 35:14

1M ago35:14

35:14

Applauded as a seasoned marketer who focuses on what matters for companies: their brand, strategy, growth, and ultimately ROI, Angelo Ponzi has been a valuable asset to various businesses on a global and national scale. Angelo's experience spans from start-ups to mature companies and their services and products in all stages of their lifecycle, fro…

1
The Strip Mining Era of LLMs—And Why It’s About to End | E2141 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Today’s show: AI has been feasting on the open web—but is the free lunch over? In this explosive episode, @Jason and @alex call out OpenAI and others for “strip mining” the internet’s content without paying creators. As lawsuits pile up and new defenses like AI-robots.txt emerge, a reckoning looms. Will AI be forced to pay for its training data? Di…

1
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Dr. Cynthia West, Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics (Episode 1599) 32:02

1M ago32:02

32:02

Dr. Cynthia West is the Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, and Clinical Associate Professor at Chapman University. After spending 30 years as a sales and marketing leader for tech startups, she returns to her roots in academia. As Director, in just one year, Dr. West has re-invigorated the Center by raising o…

1
The Transformation of Orvis Hill Country: A Vision for a Premier Shooting Destination 1:06:43

1M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

In this episode, we visit Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, where General Manager Jeremy Mays is joined by new property owner and tech entrepreneur Ben Wallace. While Orvis continues to manage day-to-day operations, Ben brings fresh investment and bold ideas to elevate the facility. Together, they share their vision, rec…

1
From Drones to Dystopia: The Future of Jobs, Fires & Meta’s AI Land Grab | E2140 1:11:41

2M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Today’s show: In this episode, @Jason and @alex explore how AI is reshaping the economy—from Pano AI’s $44M raise to fight wildfires with drones, to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s memo foreshadowing white-collar job cuts, to Meta’s stealth move poaching Scale AI talent. They dig into the collapse of early-career roles, the slow disappearance of the gig ec…

1
Episode 180: Tethered 3 / Father's Day 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

Welcome to Father's Day at The Branch. Pastor Ryan talks very openly about the struggle of connection with men due to a few main issues we have chosen to live with. We hope you're blessed.

1
Meta, Scale, and the Future of AI Labeling: Did Zuck Just Kill a Category? | E2139 1:09:25

2M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Today’s show: Meta just took a 49% stake in Scale AI, and the shockwaves are hitting the entire AI ecosystem. In this episode, @Jason and @alex unpack the deal’s implications: Google ($150M customer!) and others are fleeing Scale, worried Meta will hoard its RLHF infrastructure and cut off competitors. Startups like Labelbox, Turing, and Handshake …

1
Critical Mass Business Talk Show: Ric Franzi Interviews Brandon Hoover, Co-Founder & COO of RepPrep.ai (Episode 1598) 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

Brandon Hoover is a multiple presidents club-winning medical sales rep who worked in various sectors including orthopedics at Stryker and Oncology Diagnostics with Caris Life Sciences. He noticed there was a gap in the information provided to medical sales reps and decided to create a platform to help close more deals in a saturated and rapidly cha…

1
Reloaded: All You Ever Needed to Know About Shotgun Shells, with Mike Stock and Ben Frank of Winchester Ammunition 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Bringing back a favorite episode from 2019, Reid digs deep into shot-shell development with two members of the Winchester Ammunition Team-- Mike Stock and Ben Frank. This episode explores all facets of shotgun shells including performance, construction, and the different materials that impact both. It's a great chance to "nerd out" on the nuances o…

1
Stripe’s Crypto Wallet, M&A Momentum, and Robots Replacing Soul-Crushing Jobs | E2138 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Today’s show: In this episode of This Week in Startups, @Jason and @Alex break down Stripe’s big bet on crypto wallets with its latest acquisition of Privy, the return of major M&A activity from Meta, DoorDash, and Stripe, and the rapid rise of robotics replacing soul-crushing warehouse jobs. They dive into why today’s toy-like robot arms will beco…

1
TWIST VC Roundtable: Startup Valuations, Secondary Markets & the YC Revenue Illusion | E2137 1:11:22

2M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Today’s show: Alex moderates a TWIST VC Roundtable with Jason, Paige Doherty (Behind Genius), and Altimeter’s Megan Reynolds about the state of early-stage venture capital. They break down the rise of secondary markets as a key liquidity path for VCs, analyze the resurgence in M&A activity from major players like Meta, Databricks, and OpenAI, and q…

1
YC Valuations, VC Slowdown, and Office Hours with CustomerIQ | E2136 1:03:55

2M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Today’s show: Jason and Alex dive into why Y Combinator startups are raising at sky-high valuations with relatively low ARR—what does that mean for investors and founders? VC funds are slowing down and returning to pre-ZIRP pacing, signaling a reset in the market. Plus, in this week’s Office Hours, Sean Steigerwald, founder of CustomerIQ, demos his…

1
Episode 179: Tethered 2 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

Pastor Amanda digs deep into the power of being Connected to The Table. We hope you're blessed in hearing this.

1
Episode 178: Tethered 1 - The Art of Connection 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

Pastor Ryan lays a foundation for the next few weeks as he focuses on the necessity of being a connector & the transformational impact being a connector can have.

1
Circle’s IPO Soars, The Future of VC and Cursor’s Crazy Growth | E2135 46:03

2M ago46:03

46:03

Today’s show: Jason and Alex dicuss stories shaping the tech and startup world: Circle’s explosive IPO and what it signals about crypto regulation and public market sentiment, the potential for tokenized venture capital funds to bring liquidity and transparency to startup investing, and Cursor’s extraordinary growth—scaling to over $500M in ARR in …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ryan Hoovers Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide