Vlad Tenev (Part 2)

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   E183 · 17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

   Dave Eggers

   David Eggers is an author, publisher, and founder of nonprofit publishing company McSweeney’s. He first became widely known for A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and went on to write acclaimed books including What Is the What, A Hologram for the King, and The Circle. Beyond his writing, he co-founded 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization that provides writing and tutoring programs for young people. Most recently, he released Contrapposto in June 2026, a novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team:…

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   E182 · 10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

   Kenny Chesney

   Kenny Chesney is a country music singer and songwriter. His career has been defined by over 30 chart-topping country hits, including “She’s Got It All,” “When the Sun Goes Down,” “There Goes My Life,” “Don’t Blink,” and “The Boys of Fall.” Since his 1994 debut, he has released 20 studio albums, sold over 30 million records worldwide, and won multiple CMA and ACM awards, including Entertainer of the Year. As one of country music’s most successful artists, Chesney was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: AG1…

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   E181 · 3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

   Bryce Crawford

   Bryce Crawford is a 22-year-old street preacher, an evangelist, and the founder of Jesus in the Street. Known for bringing his Christian faith directly into public spaces, he travels across the U.S. sharing the gospel in cities, on college campuses, and at large gatherings. After struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, Crawford experienced a life-changing encounter with God on Christmas Day in 2020, a turning point that led him into full-time ministry. Through Bryce Crawford Ministries and his podcast, he shares street conversations, testimony, and Christian teaching…

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   E179 · 27 May 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

   Vlad Tenev (Part 1)

   Vlad Tenev is the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood. He launched the trading platform alongside Baiju Bhatt in 2013 with the goal of making investing more accessible through commission-free stock trading for everyday investors. Under his leadership, Robinhood expanded beyond equities into options, ETFs, cryptocurrency, banking products, and private market investing, and the company went public in July 2021. In addition to Robinhood, Tenev is the co-founder and executive chairman of Harmonic, an AI-driven platform focused on organizing and analyzing business and market data. ------ Thank you to…

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   E178 · 20 May 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

   Bob Roth

   Bob Roth is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation and the CEO of the David Lynch Foundation. He began practicing Transcendental Meditation in 1969 and went on to build a career centered on teaching it to executives, students, veterans, and others dealing with stress. As CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, he has expanded meditation programs for underserved communities and people affected by trauma, with 1.5 million adults and children worldwide learning to meditate. Roth is also the author of Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation, a practical guide that explains how…

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   E177 · 13 May 2026 · 2 hr 9 min

   Garry Tan

   Garry Tan is the president and CEO of Y Combinator, the startup accelerator behind companies like Airbnb, Reddit, Coinbase, and DoorDash. He previously co-founded the financial technology company Posterous, which was acquired by Twitter in 2012, and later founded the venture capital firm Initialized Capital alongside Alexis Ohanian. Before entering venture capital, Tan worked as an engineer at Palantir Technologies, where he helped develop early infrastructure and design systems. Now, he continues to make investment and product decisions as a General Partner, having read more than 6,000 YC…

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   7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

   Pastor Greg Laurie

   Greg Laurie is an evangelist, author, and senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. He founded the church in Riverside in 1973 after becoming a Christian during the Jesus Movement in 1970. Through his Harvest Crusades and broadcast ministry, he shares the Christian gospel with audiences worldwide. His conversion and early relationship with his wife, Cathe, are depicted in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution, based on his 2018 book co-written with Ellen Vaughn. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: AG1 ⁠⁠https://DrinkAG1.com/tetra⁠⁠ ------…

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   30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

   Frank Miller

   Frank Miller is a comic book writer, artist, and filmmaker. He rose to prominence drawing Marvel’s Daredevil in 1979 and became its writer in 1981, introducing Elektra and turning the series into a major success. He went on to create Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, write Batman: Year One, and create Sin City and 300, both of which were adapted into films. His latest book, Push the Wall, recounts his life and career in comics and filmmaking. Works mentioned: Sin City Superman: Year One Daredevil Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 300 Elektra Lives Again Push the Wall ------ Thank you to the…

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   23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

   Neil Young

   Neil Young is a legendary singer-songwriter whose career has spanned more than six decades. From Buffalo Springfield and Crazy Horse to a celebrated catalog that includes albums such as Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere and After the Gold Rush, his work has left an enduring mark on generations of musicians and listeners. A two-time Grammy winner, Neil has also been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, both as a solo artist and as a member of Buffalo Springfield. His new album, Second Song, recorded with the Chrome Hearts, brings together newly written material with new recordings…

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    17 Sep 2026 · 26 min

    JAŸ-Z in 8: Inside the Series

    In this special episode taken from a live event in London, Rick Rubin and Daniel Kaluuya join Ayishat Akanbi for a conversation about the making of JAŸ-Z in 8, a new eight-part documentary series exploring JAY-Z’s life, music, and creative process. JAŸ-Z in 8 premieres September 18 on HBO in North America, and on MUBI everywhere else. Works mentioned: 4:44 Smile Regrets Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter The Ghost of Soulja Slim — Jay Electronica featuring JAY-Z

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