Best Peter Plank Podcasts (2025)

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Insiders React: Meta to Shrink AI Division – Is This the Beginning of the End? 27:47

19h ago27:47

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Is the AI hype cycle about to burst? For months, investors and founders have chased sky-high valuations, billion-dollar hires, and promises of superintelligence, but Meta's drastic plans to cut back its AI division seem to indicate a bleak future for LLMs and AI at large. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack the latest shakeup at Meta, using the…

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YC Founder’s 13 Timeless Startup Principles: 'Ramen Profitable’ and More 44:14

4d ago44:14

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This new era of AI-driven startups has many founders still believing success is about having the perfect product roadmap. The truth, however, is far more counterintuitive. In this episode, Yaniv and Chris dive into timeless lessons from Paul Graham’s legendary essay “Startups in 13 Sentences”. Drawing from Graham’s wisdom and their own experiences,…

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Get the basics right. About exercise, diet...and podcasting 31:02

5d ago31:02

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Send us a text This week I talk about the importance of getting the basics right. After recieving an email from someone who said that one of the advanced exercises was "too easy" I thought I'd better address the importance of focusing on the right bits. Quite often we can overcomplicate things and look for solutions that are rather elaborate rather…

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Eldrazi Strikes Back! Legacy Showcase Shocker | Episode 102 41:11

7d ago41:11

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Legacy just got spicy! In Episode 102 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down the surprise victory of Mono-Red Eldrazi Stompy in the latest Legacy Showcase Challenge and explore the continued dominance of UB Reanimator in the post-ban meta. We dive deep into: How Eldrazi used new MH3 tech like Eldrazi Linebreaker to…

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Insiders React: GPT-5 Is ‘Fast Fashion’ For Software + Apple’s $600B Commitment, Altman vs Musk (...Again) 41:37

8d ago41:37

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Is AI threatening traditional subscription software models and accelerating competitive turnover? Sam Altman thinks so. In this episode, Chris and Ray discuss OpenAI’s GPT-5 release, and Altman's prediction that AI will enable a “fast fashion” era of SaaS, where applications can be created, deployed, and discarded in rapid cycles. You'll also hear …

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Capital for Founders: Insights From Yaniv’s New Startup Raise 50:59

11d ago50:59

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Raising money for your startup isn’t just about pitching but navigating egos, timing, and a flood of contradictory feedback. Why do some founders win over early believers who open every door, while others get stuck in endless “soft nos”? And how do you avoid twisting yourself into a pretzel trying to please every investor you meet? In this episode,…

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Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys interview with Dr Gloria Vanderhorst 46:14

12d ago46:14

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why, when we all say we want emotionally healthy boys/men, society makes it soo difficult to teach them how to be emotionally healthy and well rounded? This week I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr Gloria Vanderhorst. Dr Vanderhorst is a psychologist who has 50 years of experience working with anything fr…

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Insiders React: Cloudflare Catches Perplexity Red-Handed + Wikipedia Adopts Anti-AI Slop Policy, AWS Losing Ground 44:26

15d ago44:26

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In violation of long-standing internet norms like robots.txt, Cloudflare caught Perplexity AI scraping content from websites that had explicitly opted out. The situation begs the question: what happens when AI startups prioritize growth over digital consent? Listen as Chris and Yaniv discuss the repercussions of Cloudflare's "honeypot" traps. They …

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Grow Your Startup Fast and Effectively w/ Roblox's Former Tech Chief, Keith V. Lucas 56:37

18d ago56:37

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In the startup world, speed is everything. But too many founders confuse busyness with velocity, mistaking frantic activity for real momentum. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Keith Lucas, former product and engineering leader at Roblox, to unpack what speed actually means—and how to build it into your startup from day one. They explo…

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Busting the Myth: The Truth About Planks After Pregnancy 28:09

19d ago28:09

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Send us a text From the vault; This week I talk about the importance of doing plank exercises if you're working on your postpartum recovery Too often do I hear "Planks are dangerous to do post-partum" or "avoid doing planks or you'll make your diastasis worse". This is complete nonsense. Planks are your friend post-partum but you kind of have to kn…

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Insiders React: Microsoft Launches GitHub Spark + US Govt Bans "Woke AI", YouTube to Restrict Kids' Accounts 54:45

22d ago54:45

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Is GitHub Spark the future of AI software building? Startups looking to use “vibe coding” often face janky tools and broken promises. Microsoft's latest IDE, however, has serious potential to be the industry breakthrough that addresses the agonizing issues developers face. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack Microsoft’s latest at…

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Listener Q&A – Should You Use AI to Build Your MVP? Plus: Building Your Perfect Team, Breaking Startup Rules & More (Edu) 39:09

25d ago39:09

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AI is changing how we build startups, but how can founders leverage it without their product becoming slop? Too many early-stage entrepreneurs believe that faster prototyping automatically leads to better products. In reality, rushing to “ship something” can destroy product-market fit before it’s even tested. In this Q&A episode, Yaniv Bernstein (e…

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Listener email; "Pete, 3 kids and I feel haggard...any tips??" 26:33

26d ago26:33

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Send us a text Today I'm responding to an email from a listener; "Hi Pete, Love the program and what you’re doing with it and like the podcast as well! I had my 3rd about 6 months ago and ever since then I look, and feel, haggard…I know this comes with the territory but its kind of getting to me…any tips?" So that's what I'm doing. Warning, it's NO…

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Daniel Qualifies for the European Legacy Masters! 🇪🇺🏆 38:11

27d ago38:11

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Daniel just crushed the Austrian Legacy League Season X playing UB Tempo and earned a coveted invite to the European Legacy Masters (ELM)! In Episode 101 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, the team breaks down Daniel’s victory run, top deck choices, and how tight play and tempo mastery led to this milestone. 🎯 Inside this episode: Daniel’s full tou…

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Insiders React: Uber's New Response to Waymo + ChatGPT’s New Super Agent & OpenAI’s Chaotic Company Culture 48:31

29d ago48:31

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Is Uber’s gamble on RoboTaxis a brilliant move, or the end of its asset-light magic? And what’s really going on inside OpenAI as it races to dominate AI? Many founders assume hypergrowth companies are perfectly coordinated machines, but the reality is far messier. From billion-dollar GPU costs to chaotic product launches, there’s a lot for entrepre…

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Two Simple Principles to Get Your Startup Noticed, and How to Apply Them (w/ Product Hunt CEO Rajiv Ayyangar) 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Getting noticed is harder than ever, but Rajiv Ayyangar (CEO, Product Hunt) says most startups fail for a surprisingly simple reason: lack of clarity and velocity. In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Rajiv explains what separates breakout startups from the thousands that never gain traction. Drawing on insights from hundreds of Product Hunt lau…

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Stretching Vs Range of Motion work. Interview with Yogi Aaron (again) 1:23:07

1M ago1:23:07

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Send us a text In January 2023 I released an interview I did with Yogi Aaron and I did not expect the blowback I received for this one (hahaha)!! This is one of those interviews where you have to actually listen past the few few minutes as the headline does not contain all the relevant information. But when you do, it all makes complete sense and y…

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Insiders React: AI Chaos - Meta & Google Poach Talent from Apple & OpenAI + Elon's Grok-4 Havoc, Intel Admits Defeat 44:26

1M ago44:26

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Is Apple losing its edge in the AI race? And what does it mean for startups when big tech strip-mines entire companies for talent? Many early entrepreneurs believe giant tech firms are unbeatable, but this episode reveals how even industry leaders can stumble—and what founders can learn from their missteps. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Ber…

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Unlock Hypergrowth: How Vibe Coding Can Fast-Track Your Startup Success w/ Bolt CEO Eric Simons 58:44

1M ago58:44

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Can you really build and launch a startup without writing code, or even knowing how to? As AI tools promise lightning-fast product development, many founders still fall into old traps: over-validating, under-executing, or waiting too long for a technical cofounder. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are joined by Eric Simons, founder o…

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Everything Matters – Mastering Legacy with Ecobaronen | Episode 100 1:11:59

1M ago1:11:59

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🎙️ Episode 100 – Everything Matters: Mastering Legacy with Ecobaronen To celebrate our 100th episode, we’re joined by Legacy legend Andreas Petersen, better known as Ecobaronen, for a deep dive into the mindset, theory, and precision play that defines competitive success in the Legacy format. 🧠 From “Everything Matters” to cantrip theory, body lang…

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Play Dumb and Sabotage: A Revolutionary Approach to Developing Your Child's Language Skills 49:28

1M ago49:28

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Send us a text You know one of the often forgotten skills parents have to teach their children is speech and communication. Sure, we know it has to happen but, quite often, we don't actively think about this. This week I am joined by Jeaneen Tang. Jeaneen is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with early intervent…

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Insiders React: Musk Launches “America Party” + YouTube Declares War on AI Slop, Sequoia's Mamdani Scandal 51:36

1M ago51:36

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Is Silicon Valley building the future or just trying to rule it? From Elon Musk’s new political party to retail investors buying fake OpenAI stock, the startup world is getting weirder, faster. In this episode, Chris Saad and Shira Lazar break down a massive week in tech, politics, and startup culture. They unpack Elon Musk’s launch of the “America…

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Ep. 762: Science in Crisis - NASA’s New Budget 48:09

2M ago48:09

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 762: Science in Crisis - NASA’s New Budget By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jun 30, 2025. Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay Normally we try to end the season on a high note. But there’s unfolding news that we just HAVE to cover before we leave you for the summer. NASA’s new budget is here, and it’s 25% …

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Top 7 Mistakes Founders Make in Raising Early Stage VC w/ Amir Shevat (Edu) 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Are you sure your startup should be raising venture capital? Most founders assume VC is the goal—but for many, it's the wrong fuel entirely. In this episode, we bust that myth wide open. Join Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad as they sit down with Amir Shevat, General Partner at Darkmode Ventures (ex-Google, Slack, Twitter), to unpack the seven most d…

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Migraine Misunderstood: The Truth About Postpartum Headaches with Susannah Juteau 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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Send us a text In this weeks episode I bring you the interview I did with Susannah Juteau Susannah Juteau, MSc, CLT, RD, is a registered dietitian who specializes in headache and migraine nutrition for women. She has a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and a Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from McGill so she definitely is the person to listen t…

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Insiders React: Cloudflare Makes AI Pay + Figma Files For IPO, Grammarly Buys Superhuman 46:29

2M ago46:29

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What happens when the internet starts charging AI to crawl its content? And can legacy tools like Figma or Grammarly survive the AI age, or will they be replaced by smarter, faster upstarts? In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad break down some of the most important shifts in tech and business right now. From Cloudflare’s launch of AI pay…

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Ep. 761: It's Here! The Vera Rubin Observatory 30:31

2M ago30:31

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 761: It's Here! The Vera Rubin Observatory By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live June 25, 2025. The time has come. The mighty Vera Rubin Observatory has finally come on line and delivered its “first light” images. And by Pamela’s rules that means we get to talk about it! So let’s do that! After decades of waiting, we have…

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Master Your AI Prompts and Unlock ChatGPT's Full Potential w/ Jonathan Mast (Edu) 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Struggling to get good results from ChatGPT or other AI tools? You’re probably prompting it wrong, and you’re not alone. Many founders assume AI just knows what you mean. Without the right prompt structure, though, even the most powerful LLMs will fail to deliver. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Jonathan Mast—seasoned entrepreneur, AI…

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What kind of training can, and can't, you do when you're pregnant? 26:32

2M ago26:32

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Send us a text This week I talk about the types of sports, exercise, and training you can and can't do whe you're pregnant. This on the back of someone asking me if Olympic Lifting is a good sport to get in to. The do's and don'ts of exercise during pregnancy usually get massively exaggerated. As always, it isn't really rocketscience. I am talking …

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Insiders React: Anthropic's Huge AI Copyright Win + Speech to Text Better Than Ever, Peter Thiel's Tech Dystopia 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Is training AI on copyrighted content stealing, or just learning? A major U.S. court just weighed in, and the verdict could rewrite the rules for startups using generative AI. Too many founders assume "training data" is fair game but that blind spot could cost them billions. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad, experienced startup opera…

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Ep. 760: What to Look For This Summer 28:59

2M ago28:59

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 760: What to Look For This Summer By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jun 16, 2025. It’s almost time for our annual summer hiatus, but before we go, we wanted to direct you towards all the fun and space stuff we’ll be enjoying this summer. We’ve got meteor showers, planets, rocket launches, TV shows, movies! Here’s w…

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Maximise your social impact (in a shitty world) interview with Philantrophy expert Sharon Schneider 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Send us a text Let's be honest, it's a troubling world we live in these days and things can feel a bit overwhelming. How on earth do you make the world a bit better? Where do you even start? A few years ago I did an interview with Sharon Schneider and this interview has shaped a lot of the things I do in my life, and changed the path for HPNB as we…

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Insiders React: Sam Altman’s 'Gentle Singularity' + Workplace AI at an All-Time High, Meta's $30B Scale AI Acquihire 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Is AI about to transform the world… gently? Sam Altman says yes, but are we being lulled into complacency while the real risks go unchallenged? Startups everywhere are rushing to embed AI into their workflows, but few understand just how flawed that human-AI interaction can be. From broken prompting to billion-dollar power plays, the future of AI i…

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Ep. 759: The Commercial Space Program 35:06

2M ago35:06

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 759: The Commercial Space Program By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jun 9, 2025. Humanity has turned its focus back to the Moon, sending a fleet of spacecraft to the lunar surface. Some are run by the government, but there’s a whole new group of commercial landers bearing instruments to the lunar surface. Is this t…

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Apps Are Obsolete: How Startups Can Leverage the New Era of AI Agents (Spotlight) 46:43

2M ago46:43

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What if your next startup competitor doesn’t have a single employee? AI agents aren’t just another software trend — they’re redefining the interface between humans, data, and execution, yet many founders still confuse basic chatbots with the true potential of these agents. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jeremiah Owyang, General Part…

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Should an athlete's postpartum program be sport specific? 28:54

2M ago28:54

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Send us a text After last week's new episode here's a classic (which sounds rather self important tbh) I had a wonderful email from someone who said the following; Hi Pete, Long time no see, I hope you’re well. As you probably know I gave birth again a few months ago and am working with a team on my recovery. We’ve only really just started so I’m v…

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Legacy in Crisis? What the Format Should REALLY Look Like | Episode 99 43:26

2M ago43:26

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What should Legacy look like in 2025? In this episode of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, hosts Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dig into the format's philosophy. From fast combos like Oops All Spells to the slow death of control decks, they debate the key elements that define Legacy's identity. Should Legacy have a "turn 3" rule like Modern? Are 4-mana s…

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Apple WWDC Breakdown + Musk & Trump's Messy Divorce, a16z's Fresh Take on AI Startups 54:12

2M ago54:12

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Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote revealed a lot – just not what you’d expect. Siri’s long-awaited AI upgrade was quietly delayed, and instead Apple rolled out a grab bag of long-overdue features, flashy design updates, and deep ChatGPT integrations. Is this a bold product reset, or proof that Apple is falling behind? Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Donald Trump …

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How long does postpartum recovery take without help? And, follow the RIGHT science communicators! 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Send us a text This week I, once again, briefly touch on how long it takes to recover postpartum. This after a question from someone who asked "how long it would take to recover if you didn't do anything vs following a program". It's a fascinating question tbh and it kind of all depends on what you mean with "post partum recovery". I explain why I …

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Insiders React: Meta's Luckey Military Deal + Google's Plan to Split Itself, Europe Revives AI & Startups 27:20

3M ago27:20

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Can consumer tech like Facebook and Oculus really help win wars? As governments get serious about AI and startups, Silicon Valley is being dragged—sometimes unwillingly—into the global military and geopolitical game. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack how Meta is teaming up with Anduril—the military tech startup founded by Oculu…

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Ep. 758: Non-Roving Rovers 31:03

3M ago31:03

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 758: Non-Roving Rovers By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 26, 2025. Some of our favorite robots are rovers currently roving around the surface of the Moon & Mars. But there’s some pretty tricky terrain out there and engineers are scheming up clever ways to explore other worlds inspired by life that crawls, slith…

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How the PRFAQ Made Amazon Great (And Can Do The Same for You) w/ Marcelo Calbucci (Edu) 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Are you building a startup strategy—or just making it look like you have one? Too many founders mistake polished slide decks for actual strategic thinking, leading to misalignment, wasted resources, and failed products. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad are joined by Marcelo Calbucci, former Amazon director and author of The PRFAQ Fra…

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"Activate your deep core" and "How much protein do you need post partum? 32:31

3M ago32:31

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Send us a text Today I talk about food and "the deep core"!!! After being asked "Should I eat more protein postpartum?", which is an awesome question, we discuss that. I talkabout how to set your plate up if you're looking to eat healthy. Where should you start? Which macros matter.... How much protein is enough and is protein the be-and-end-all? T…

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Blue-Black Reanimator: It Survived… Now What? | Episode 98 29:26

3M ago29:26

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The In Response crew breaks down the return of Blue-Black Reanimator in Legacy following recent bannings. Troll of Khazad-dûm is gone, but the archetype is back—and possibly stronger than before. In this episode, we cover: The new streamlined build (Entomb, Reanimate, Atraxa, Aon) Why 19 lands and 2 Undercity Sewers matter Comparing Reanimator to B…

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Insiders React: Sam Altman's New $6B Partnership + Klarna's AI Backtrack, Bitcoin Over $111K 44:17

3M ago44:17

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What does it mean when OpenAI gives away $6 billion worth of equity just to bring one man on board? In a world where design, brand, and user experience could determine AI dominance, are startups undervaluing human-centered thinking? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack OpenAI’s jaw-dropping acquisition of Jony Ive's mysterious startup “io,” and …

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Ep. 757: CubeSats 33:13

3M ago33:13

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 757: CubeSats By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 19, 2025. Computers are getting smaller, faster and more capable, which has enabled an entirely mew class of satellites: CubeSats. A mission small enough that you can hold it in your hands, and yet powerful enough to even travel to other planets and send messages …

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Diastasis; The Depth of the gap is more important? And "Does diastasis cause digestive issues?" again 36:21

3M ago36:21

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Send us a text On this week's episode "The depth of the gap is more important than the width!" is a common phrase you hear these days from "diastasis recti professionals" but is it actually true? Can diastasis recti cause digestive issues? One "diastasis specialist" claims it could "because muscles aren't working properly and you need muscles to mo…

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Insiders React: Google Goes AI 'Beast Mode' + Airbnb's Bold Pivot, Microsoft’s Agent Strategy 55:49

3M ago55:49

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Is Google staging the biggest comeback in tech history? Or are we just getting swept up in the hype? Founders often underestimate just how fast platform shifts change the rules of the game, and Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI are rewriting the rulebook in real time. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad break down Google’s massive AI showca…

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Ep. 756: SphereX 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 756: SphereX By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on May 12, 2025. NASA’s newly launched SphereX mission is up & operational and has completed its initial checkout and “first light”. Everything looks good! And now it’s starting its science operations. And that’s good enough for Pamela! And THAT means we can talk about it…

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From Floorplans to Full Renovations: How Maket's AI Owns the Architectural Stack (Spotlight) 54:35

3M ago54:35

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Can AI really design your home? 800,000+ users have already ditched their architects thanks to Maket, a startup using AI to simplify renovations from floorplans to permits. In this Spotlight episode, Maket founder Patrick Murphy delivers a mock version of the real pitch that secured $2M in funding from top investors including Reid Hoffman’s Blitzsc…

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