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Ep: 222 - Year end special, AI design with Jamey Gannon (@Techbimbo), Disrupting the payment stack with John Egan (Polygon), retail investing in 2026 with Andrew McCormick (eToro US), and Quasimatt on Cultural Moods (01:58:41)
Thank you to 0x and Polygon for supporting this stream. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 01:32 Guest Lineup and Show Overview 02:33 Big News with Polygon 06:53 Year in Review 17:58 AI Design and Branding with Jamey Gannon 36:09 The Payment Stack with John Egan 43:04 Challenges of Cross-Border Transactions 43:58 The Role of Stablecoins and Blockchain 45:38 Competing with Established Brands 47:58 Polygon's Unique Position and Vision 53:21 The Future of Global Payments and AI 57:52 Retail Trading with Andrew McCormick 01:14:40 Throuples in WSJ 01:25:31 Introducing @Quasimatt 01:26:32 True Religion Jeans Comeback 01:29:22 Cultural Moods of 2025 01:40:22 Pete Davidson's Tattoo Removal 01:45:32 Six Seven Meme and Cultural Trends 01:51:46 Personal Cultural Moods for 2026 01:57:19 Closing Thoughts and Wrap-Up
Ep: 221 - LIVE from Solana Breakpoint, Day 3. Feat. Amanda Young (BitRobot), Abhay Kumar (Helium), Emmett Hollyer (Solana Mobile), Amy Boudreau (0x), Mashal Waqar (Octant), Austin Hurwitz (Neuko) (01:13:45)
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Ep: 220 - LIVE from Solana Breakpoint, Day 2. Feat. Raj Gokal (Solana), Cathy Yoon (Harmonic), Brandon Millman (Phantom), Ian C Rogers (Ledger) (01:04:36)
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Ep: 219 - LIVE from Solana Breakpoint, Day 1. Feat. Austin Federa (DoubleZero), Caitlin Cook (Moonwalk Fitness), Trevor McFedries, Robinson Burkey (Wormhole), Maya Caddle (Solana Foundation), Ran Goldi (Fireblocks) (01:12:30)
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Ep: 218 - Live from Devconnect Argentina, Sandeep Nailwal, founder of Polygon Foundation, William Duran (Minteo), Patrick Kearney (Relay Protocol), Grigore Rosu (Pi Squared) (01:49:27)
Live from Money Rails by Polygon at Devconnect 2025. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live at Devconnect 00:41 Setting the Scene: Dev Connect and Money Rails 02:48 Draft Tweets: A Fun Warm-Up 05:50 Shoutouts and Event Highlights 10:23 Exploring Argentina 15:44 Trending Topics at Devconnect 25:17 Interview with Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon 38:03 Polygon's Network Effects and Scalability 39:11 Real-World Utility and Daily Active Users 40:32 Big Announcements: Revolut and MasterCard 42:06 Shill Minute: Meditation and Spirituality 46:05 Interview with William Duran from Minteo 46:40 The Importance of Local Stablecoins 52:59 Regulatory Environment in Latin America 01:08:34 Interview with Patrick Kearney from Relay 01:17:30 Reflecting on the Journey 01:17:50 Challenges and Security in Bridging 01:18:36 Popular Swaps and Trends 01:19:37 The Shill Minute: DJs 01:23:13 Phishing Scams and Security Tips 01:26:55 Upcoming Event and Networking 01:29:45 Interview with Grigore Rosu from Pi Squared 01:48:37 Conclusion and Farewell
Ep: 219 - Special ep! The Boys Club DAO donates $200K to the Lower Eastside Girls Club, feat. guests Jenny Dembrow (Executive Director) and Aicha Cherif (Alum) (00:29:10)
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Ep: 217 - Daniel Kolitz on "The Goon Squad", Gretchen Andrew on Facetune Portraits, Bunny on Racer.fun, Mina Fahmi on Sandbar and AI Wearables (01:22:25)
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Ep: 216 - "Chinese Peptides" Explainer with Zak David of Peptide Partners (01:00:35)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this podcast. 03:26 Introduction to Peptides 05:03 Disclaimer and FDA Approval Discussion 21:47 Cultural Movement and Personal Journey 26:53 Peptide Market and Supply Chain 34:57 Introduction to Testing Methods 35:41 Endotoxin and Heavy Metals Screening 36:59 Comparison with The Ordinary 39:41 Community Testing and Group Buys 41:04 Sourcing and Manufacturing Challenges 43:32 Product Popularity and FDA Approval 44:57 Deplatforming 48:12 Personal Reflections on Peptides 58:23 Housekeeping and Final Thoughts
Ep: 215: Lead Levels and AI Matchmaking: The Future of Health and Relationships w/ Special Guests: Tom Schmidt on "The Macro," Priyanka Desai on Seed Investing, Paris Martineau on Lead in Protein, and Dini Mullaji on AI Dating Apps (01:47:14)
In this live episode of Boys Club, the hosts kick off the show from Williamsburg, Brooklyn, introducing new co-host Miranda and covering a broad spectrum of topics with their guests. Special Guests: Tom Schmidt, Priyanka Desai, Paris Martineau and Dini Mullaji They discuss the state of crypto with Tom Schmidt, covering market trends and the evolving industry landscape. Priyanka Desai from ADIN shares insights about autonomous venture networks, and Dini Mullaji explains the AI-driven matchmaking platform Sitch. Investigative journalist Paris Martineau delves into her viral report on lead contamination in protein supplements, highlighting significant health risks. Throughout, the episode maintains a blend of informative and lighthearted moments, addressing both technological advancements and pertinent consumer safety issues. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:15 Today's Special Episode Overview 02:41 Sponsor Messages and Announcements 08:20 Guest Introduction: Tom Schmidt 13:43 Discussion on Crypto Market and Trends 21:44 Mega Eth and Ethereum Foundation Discourse 33:03 Heist at the Louvre 38:14 Meeting and Initial Conversation 38:28 Draft Tweet Discussion 39:53 Art Blocks and Marfa Experience 41:49 Generative Art and NFTs 43:33 AI in Art and Market Trends 49:42 Venture Investing and ADIN 55:58 Shill Minute and Fun Chat 59:21 Upcoming Events and Peptides 01:09:47 Introduction to Stitch AI Matchmaker 01:11:44 In-Depth Onboarding Process 01:12:18 Hand-Reviewed Matches 01:12:33 User Feedback and Honesty 01:13:01 AI's Role in Matchmaking 01:13:28 Reflective Conversations with AI 01:13:50 Balancing Preferences and Flexibility 01:14:32 Non-Negotiables and Red Flags 01:15:02 Matchmaking vs. Swiping 01:15:11 Discussion on 'The Materialists' 01:16:26 Privacy in the App 01:17:18 Specific Dating Preferences 01:17:52 High Intent Users 01:21:36 Company Growth and Expansion 01:23:20 The Concept of Matchmaking 01:23:45 Fundraising and Future Plans 01:24:38 Seasonal Dating Trends 01:25:52 Marketing Strategy 01:29:25 Protein Supplements and Safety 01:31:26 Lead in Protein Supplements 01:33:42 Regulation and Inspection Issues 01:34:48 Consumer Advice on Protein 01:39:21 Viral Impact and Public Reaction 01:40:38 Future Investigations 01:41:27 Nick Cage Movie Marathon 01:44:15 Closing Remarks Susbcribe to the Newsletters: https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/ https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
Ep: 214: AI's Erotic Turn and Fertility Chat: The Future of Tech and Society w/ Special Guests Sam Cole on Erotic Era, Parker Jay-Pachirat on Gen Z Investing, Fhantom Bets on Polymarket Scams, and Blake Finucane on the State of Art (01:37:51)
This live episode, broadcasted from New York City, dives into diverse and fascinating topics, featuring various speakers Each segment is packed with valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions making for an engaging and informative live show. Timestamps: 00:00 Live from New York City: Kicking Off the Show 01:12 Today's Exciting Agenda 11:19 Art Market Insights with Blake Uchin 36:31 Poly Market Drama: Insider Trading or Resourcefulness? 47:35 Technical Difficulties and Guest Farewell 48:03 Welcoming the Next Guest: Samantha Cole 50:15 Draft Tweets and Twitter Woes 51:43 ChatGPT's Erotica Mode and AI Relationships 55:07 Age Verification and Data Privacy Concerns 01:17:19 Gen Z Investing and Buy Now Pay Later Trends 01:25:34 Crypto Adoption and Institutional Involvement 01:28:42 Fertility Rates and Trad Wives Discussion 01:33:44 What's in My Bag and Show Wrap-Up Subscribe to our newsletters: https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/ https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
Ep: 213: AI Companions & Tech Tidbits w/ Special Guests Reggie James on Pecha Kucha, Avi Schiffmann on Friend, Rachel Mayer on Stablecoins, and Cheryl Douglass on Sora 2 (02:02:23)
Ep 214: Crypto, AI Companions, and the Future of Tech Special Guests: Reggie James, Avi Schiffmann, Rachel Mayer Cheryl Douglass Join us as we explore the latest in crypto, technology, and AI companions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:55 Upgraded Audio and Learnings 01:38 What is Boys Club? 03:01 Engaging with the Audience 03:19 Sponsor Shoutout and Run of Show 05:10 Draft Tweets Segment 11:50 Laptop Time: Exploring Poly Market 16:09 Guest Segment: Reggie James 23:47 Hardware and AI Discussion 38:31 Cheryl Douglass Joins the Show 39:07 Throwback Sale and Shipping Woes 39:26 Draft Tweets and Shy Posting 41:55 AI Companions and Social Media 47:37 CFTC Roundtable and Market Dynamics 51:05 What's in the Bag? 53:14 BitKey Wallet and Self-Custody 54:50 Friend.com and AI Companionship 01:16:24 Rating Hate Tweets 01:17:05 Leaked Seed Phrase Incident 01:17:25 Friend.com Critique 01:18:25 Successful Marketing Campaign 01:20:00 Shilling the Bay Area 01:21:24 Kate's Whiteboard: Martha Stewart's Morning Routine 01:36:19 Interview with Rachel Mayer from Circle 01:52:52 Newsletter Highlights 02:01:21 Wrapping Up and Announcements Join our newsletters https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/ https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/
Ep: 212: Silicon Valley Chats: Claire Kart with Hot Takes, Jill Gunter on Zcash, Zara Stone on Chinese Peptides, Gloria Allorbi on Hot Sauce Selling in Erewhon, and Adi Thacker on Poshmark Insights (02:10:38)
Boys Club Live from Menlo Park: Peptides, Crypto Privacy, and Poshmark Insights | Special Guests Claire Kart, Jill Gunter, Gloria Allorbi, Zara Stone, and Adi Thacker Tune in for a packed show full of intriguing conversations, industry insights, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Boys Club Live 01:15 Shoutout to A16Z and Polygon 03:36 Bitcoin Hits All-Time High 04:56 Interview with Gloria from Gloria's Chito 23:09 Poshmark Insights with Addie Thacker 41:54 Technical Difficulties and Halloween Planning 42:39 Google's Halloween Insights 43:17 Spooky Season and Costume Trends 45:41 Pinterest Trends and Halloween Spending 53:05 Privacy in the Digital Age 01:02:29 Crypto Marketing Hits and Misses 01:06:46 Anti-Gatekeeping in Tech 01:17:00 Espresso: Solving Interoperability in Crypto 01:21:40 Centralized Infrastructure in Blockchain 01:22:28 Ethereum and the Challenges of Bridging 01:24:10 The Rise and Resurgence of Zcash 01:30:38 Taylor Swift and the Double Spend Problem 01:36:05 Poly Market's Strategic Investment 01:39:27 The Peptide Craze in Silicon Valley 01:59:59 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks Join our newsletters: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/ https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/
Ep: 211: Apple Event Highlights, NASDAQ's Tokenized Securities, Guest Mark Stenberg (AdWeek) on Patreon vs. Substack, Guest Adam (Tokenworks) on the PunkStrategy, Guest Andy (Hypurr.fi) on Hyperliquid and $USDH drama, Ralph Lauren AI Styling App (01:00:10)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 02:18 Agenda Overview 03:54 NASDAQ's Tokenized Securities 07:32 Apple Event Highlights 15:34 Patreon vs Substack with Mark Stenberg 28:35 PunkStrategy Explained with Adam from TokenWorks 31:48 Excitement for the Next Punk Purchase 35:16 Crypto Wallet Supply Chain Attack Explained 41:17 Introduction to HyperLiquid with Andy from Hypurr.fi 42:18 $USDH Ticker Auction Drama 55:25 Ralph Lauren's AI Styling App
Ep: 210: Coinbase's Prediction Market Move, SSENSE Bankruptcy and future of fashion ecom with Faran Krentcil, Viral Labubu app with Danger Testing's Los, SNL's new Cast, J.Crew uses AI in new ad, Meek Mill's AI tool (00:56:27)
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Ep: 209: Burning Man Weather Report, Taylor Swift Engagement Market, Guest: Jake Nevins on the U.S. Open, Guest: Bryan Pellegrino of LayerZero on the Stargate Acquisition, Guest: Johann Kerbrat of Robinhood on their crypto moves (01:02:40)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 01:19 Sim Swap Scare 04:52 Burning Man Weather Report 08:49 Taylor Swift Engagement News 10:08 Interview with Jake Nevins, Interview Mag 12:25 US Open and Tennis Talk 26:00 Interview with Brian Pellegrino from LayerZero 29:54 Stargate's Journey Back to LayerZero 41:08 Robinhood's Crypto Ventures with Johann Kerbrat 44:31 Robinhood's Vision for a Financial Super App 47:17 Regulatory Challenges and Onchain Strategy 50:45 Stablecoins and Future Roadmap 55:53 The viral 'tallow' restaurant
Ep: 208: Viral Trauma Release Exercises, Story Protocol Drama, Guest: Matt Rodbard on Jeni's Ice Cream v NY Times, Guest: Nicholas Russell on A24, Guest: Carly Ayres on consumer AI & Design, Soho House Goes Private (00:58:21)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 06:28 Exploring Trauma Release Exercises 11:37 Story Protocol Controversy 15:25 Interview with Matt Rodbard 25:42 Sarah Thompson @ the Wynn Las Vegas 26:11 The Future of Creator-Led Food in Vegas 29:14 Interview wiht Nicholas Russell on A24 30:14 A24's Evolution and Cultural Impact 33:07 Challenges and Successes of A24 37:46 The Auteur Label in Modern Filmmaking 42:04 Introducing Carly Ayres and AIR's Mission 43:24 The Changing Landscape of Design and AI 54:16 Soho House Goes Private: Implications and Reactions
Ep: 207: AI Boyfriends, Guest: David Hill on Tabletop Gaming, The Sports Betting Industry, Polymarket v. Kalshi, Guest: Maya Bakhai on AI Wars, Perplexity's Bid for Chrome, IPO Season, Guest: Daisy Alioto on her viral article on the future of Media (01:05:50)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 03:01 Draft Tweets 06:20 What is Boys Club? 07:23 AI Companions & AI Boyfriends 15:45 Gaming and Gambling Insights with David Hill 31:40 Maya Bakhai on the state of AI 33:07 Perplexity's Bold Move 35:28 Google's AI Strategy 37:52 Investing in AI and Startups 41:00 Thoughts on GPT-5 43:00 Figma IPO and Market Trends 51:56 Daisy Alioto on the Future of Media
Ep: 206: FWB Fest Recap, Guest: Alyssa Vingan on Sl*tty Menwear & Fashion Marketing, Guest: Willem Van Lancker on AI, Taste & Craft, Bullish IPO plans, A nuclear reactor on the moon, Tristan Thompson in the White House, 16 Handles Frozen Yogurt Reboot (01:00:08)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:33 Banff and Alberta Chat 07:29 FWB Fest Recap 13:08 Fashion and Influence with Alyssa Vingan 28:23 The Decline of the Luxury Market 28:54 The Impact of Social Media on Fashion 29:17 Changing Consumer Spending Habits 30:33 Introduction to Willem Van Lancker 31:15 The Role of Friction in Skill Acquisition & Creativity 35:49 Advice for New Graduates in the AI Era 46:30 Discussion on Bullish and Its IPO Plans 51:14 NASA's Plan for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon 54:09 Tristan Thompson's Crypto Advocacy 58:11 Reviving 16 Handles Frozen Yogurt Chain
Ep: 205: Creator Coins & Solana Co-Founder Crash Out, Astronomer PR Masterclass, LeBron AI videos, Guest Rya Jetha on Cluely, Guest Ty Haney on TYB and Outdoor Voices, Guest Adam from TokenWorks on $CTO (00:59:17)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:32 Summer's Over: Back to Reality 01:18 Personal Updates 04:31 Draft Tweets 08:37 Creator Coin Crash Out 16:48 Astronomer PR masterclass, LeBron AI videos 24:35 Interview with Rya Jetha from SF Standard on Cluely 29:38 Inverview with Ty Haney from TYB and Outdoor Voices 35:16 The Vision for TYB and Community Engagement 38:41 Challenges and Opportunities for TYB 44:04 Inreview with Adam from TokenWorks on $CTO 52:30 The Future of Creator Support with Funding Works 58:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Ep 204: GENIUS Stablecoin Act, Pump.fun X Suspension & Decentralized Social Media, Dream Recorders, Guest: Debbie Soon from Privy, Guest: Pplpleasr on Shibuya and filmmaking (01:01:57)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 01:31 Natasha's Retinol Journey 05:49 About Boys Club 10:20 GENIUS Act 16:45 Pump.fun X Suspension 22:30 Decentralized Social Media 27:55 Dream Recorder Innovation 29:59 Sam Altman's Brother Starts a Podcast 31:46 Ed Sheeran's Wife Works at Deloitte 32:33 Interview with Debbie Soon from Privy 34:15 Debbie Discusses Privy's Acquisition by Stripe 44:34 pplpleasr on Shibuya and Filmmaking
Ep 203: Meta & ScaleAI, Guest: Deni Ellis Béchard on Waymo Fires, Guest: Bryce Ferguson on Crypto Wallet Infrastructure, Apple's WWDC Media Strategy, Labubus, Lowballing on Facebook Marketplace (01:01:49)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 05:11 Introduction to Boys Club and Show Agenda 06:54 Meta's Major Investment in Scale AI 11:28 Guest Interview: Deni Ellis Béchard on Waymo battery fires 30:23 Introducing Bryce Ferguson and Turnkey's Big News 30:58 Understanding Turnkey's Wallet Infrastructure 46:15 Apple's Media Strategy and Influencer Involvement 52:49 Labubu: The Latest Collectible Craze 56:41 Facebook Marketplace Manipulation Tactics
Ep 202: AI & Jobs Anxiety, Guest: Katie Notopoulos (Business Insider) on the Solana Conf, Guest: Marc Boiron (CEO Polygon Labs) on Katana, Pump.fun token launch, Mountainhead and SBF Netflix Show, McD's vs. Popeyes, Kylie Jenner's Boob Job Intel (01:03:30)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 09:48 AI and Jobs Anxiety 19:30 Interview with Katie Notopoulos on her Solana conference coverage 32:59 Introduction to Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs 33:57 Launching Katana 36:53 Understanding Blockchain Economics 42:24 Yield Farming 48:02 Pump.fun Token Sale Rumors 54:37 Hollywood Meets Tech: Mountainhead, SBF series, OpenAI Board Drama series 58:28 Fast Food Face-Off: Popeyes vs. McDonald's 01:01:36 Kylie Jenner's Boob Job
Ep 201: Crypto Treasury Companies (GameStop, Trump Media etc.), e.l.f. Cosmetics acquires Rhode, Special Guest: TED from Farcaster on Farcaster Pro, Anthropic + Rick Rubin, AI Kangaroo Video, Harry Potter Series (01:00:44)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 00:33 Catching Up 06:51 What is Boys Club? 07:21 Today's Agenda 11:32 Crypto Treasury Companies 20:42 Hailey Bieber's Rhode Acquisition 27:40 Celebrity Brand Success Stories 28:55 Special Guest: TED from Farcaster 31:33 Rebranding to Farcaster 35:25 Farcaster Pro 45:36 Anthropic's Rick Rubin digital book 53:47 AI Kangaroo Video Goes Viral 57:23 New Harry Potter Series
Ep 200: Bitcoin All-Time High, Jony Ive + OpenAI, Kalshi and xAI, Google I/O Highlights, Circle IPO?, Hailey Bieber Rage Bait, Short King Discourse (00:59:10)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 01:20 Today's Agenda 03:32 Celebrating 200 Episodes 06:36 Shoutout to Polygon 08:26 Bitcoin All-Time Highs 15:51 Jony Ive and OpenAI 30:34 San Francisco Propaganda Rant 32:55 xAI and Kalshi Partnership Debunked 37:44 Google's O/I Keynote Highlights 47:56 Circle's IPO? 51:11 FIFA and Avalanche Partnership 52:03 Hailey Bieber Rage Bait 58:12 Jane Goodall on Call Her Daddy
Ep 199: Dumb B!tch Hour. Airbnb Overhaul, Special Guests Quasimatt and Duchess of Bushwick on #SaveEthereum, Ross Ulbricht Auction, Believe App & Nikita Bier, CryptoPunks new home, Tesla dancing, Spring Breakers Sequel, AI Baby Podcasters (00:58:12)
Thank you to Polygon for supporting this show. 01:32 Agenda Overview 05:20 Airbnb's New Features and Future 13:15 Special Guests: Quasimatt and the Duchess of Bushwick 14:43 #SaveEthereum Dance 23:39 Ross Ulbricht's Auction 30:34 Nikita Beer's new crypto app Believe 41:24 CryptoPunks new home - Node Foundation 49:05 Tesla Robots and Technology 52:06 Saudi Arabia Hosts Trump and Tech Leaders 53:01 Spring Breakers Sequel 55:28 Hilary Duff's Music Comeback 56:30 AI Baby Podcasters
