She Fell In Love With GPT + AI 2027

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Episode Highlights 👀🧠 🌏 AI Apocalypse 2035: Decoding the AI-2027.com timeline & debating human extinction. 💰 Tax-Free Riches? The parent-gifting retirement "hack" – legit or jail time? 🕺 ETH's Cringey Dance: Our unfiltered (and brutal) take on the "Save Ethereum" spectacle. 🇨🇳 USA vs. China: The high-stakes AI arms race, stolen tech, & the battle for compute. 🤖 Recursive Self-Improvement: When AI trains AI... does it plot against us? 🥃 Baijiu Taste Test from Hell: Reactions you have to HEAR to believe. 🔥 Twitter's Dumpster Fire: Is the X algo officially cooked? 🤔 Cyborg Theocracy: Will we end up worshipping AI overlords? Timestamps: · 00:00 - Intro & Operating "In the Pocket" (feat. Danish Philosophers) · 01:49 - "You Become The Liquor": Trailer Park Boys & Letterkenny Deep Dive · 07:51 - Re-Indoctrinating Eric: The Baijiu Challenge Begins! · 10:12 - ZBiotics: Saving Livers & Birthdays - Sponsor Read · 12:06 - Arman's 40th?! Age, Persian Culture & Time Flies · 14:10 - TAX HACK: Gifting Parents $$ for Tax-Free Brokerage Growth? · 20:52 - Life Insurance, Trusts & Adulting: Protecting Your Legacy · 23:56 - GRINDS MY GEARS: ETH's CRINGE "Save Ethereum Dance" · 27:45 - X/Twitter is a Dumpster Fire: "The whole thing is being farmed by Indian engagement farming rings." · 29:30 - MAIN TOPIC: AI-2027.com - A Terrifying AI Future? · 30:48 - AI Timeline to 2027: From Stumbling Agents to "Referee of Reality" · 36:09 - The Fork: SLOW DOWN AI or RACE China to Digital Godhood? · 38:27 - If We Race... Robots, Bio-Weapons & Human Extinction by 2035 · 43:22 - AI Doomerism: Y2K Hype or "This Time IS Different"? · 50:50 - Recursive Self-Improvement: Can AI Outsmart Its Creators & Add to Knowledge? · 59:50 - The Geopolitics of AI: China's Strategy & the Compute Arms Race · 01:12:15 - Why AI "Kills" Us: The Ant Farm & Misaligned Incentives (Not Malice) · 01:23:00 - Cyborg Theocracy: Will We Worship AI for Validation? "Yes, Queen!" · 01:33:26 - The Great Steakhouse Debate & Sign-Off Disclaimer: The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

100 Men vs 1 Gorilla + Reset Your Brain To Beat Burnout

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 🤢 Ever tried Baiju? Witness the raw pain (and Nick's questionable peer pressure) as we kick off EP 238 with China's potent national spirit. Then, things get WILD: could 100 average dudes really take down a Silverback Gorilla? 🦍 We dive deep into the physics, fear factor, and questionable Red Rover tactics. Spoiler: ChatGPT weighs in. 😂 After the ape debate, Nick's back from #China with a crucial report from the ground. Forget headlines – hear directly from factory owners bracing for tariff pain, shifting supply chains (Vietnam yes, Mexico no?), and the real potential impact on US shelves & jobs. 🇨🇳💸 Is this "Art of the Deal" or economic slow burn? We discuss market positioning amidst the chaos (#Bitcoin, #Stocks, #Gold). Finally, feeling fried? We break down #burnout inspired by RSA's (Bankless) 90-day reset. Is it misalignment? Dopamine depletion? The hell of context switching? We explore practical ways to reclaim focus and energy, even if you can't unplug for 3 months. 🧠🔥 It's raw, unfiltered talk on bizarre hypotheticals, critical #geopolitics, market strategy, and surviving the grind. Grab a (non-Baiju) drink & tune in. Timestamps: 🍻 00:00 - Baiju Introduction & Peer Pressure: "Prepare to Cry" 🙏 04:00 - ZBiotics Sponsor Read (You'll Need It After Baiju!) 🦍 06:25 - 100 Men vs. 1 Silverback Gorilla (or Grizzly Bear)? 🧱 08:00 - Steven's Physics Argument: The Human Stampede Tactic 😱 13:30 - The Fear Factor & Reality Check: "First 20 guys are dead" 👶 19:00 - How Many 5-Year-Olds Could Steven Take? (No Weapons!) 🇨🇳 23:30 - Nick's China Trip Report: Baiju Everywhere 🏭 26:15 - Canton Fair Deep Dive: Scale, Products & Body Odor Diplomacy 💸 36:45 - Tariff Tsunami: China Factory Owners Brace for Pain (3 Years?) 📉 38:50 - US Impact: Empty Shelves & Trucker Woes Incoming? 🌏 42:45 - China Pivots: New Markets (Vietnam, Egypt... Why Not Mexico?) 🕵️ 49:20 - Tariff Scams & Whack-a-Mole Schemes 📈 52:30 - Market Maneuvers: Short Stocks, Long Bitcoin/Gold Amidst Chaos 🔥 58:45 - Beating Burnout: RSA's 90-Day Reset & Defining "Enough" 🧠 01:04:15 - The Pain of Context Switching & Deep Work 🧭 01:09:50 - Burnout = Misalignment? Finding Flow vs. Feeling Trapped ✨ 01:27:30 - Shifting the Narrative: Turning Threats into Puzzles 👋 01:30:30 - Wrapping Up: Last Live Show Ever? & Final Thoughts Disclaimer: The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Should We Care More About Beauty? & Humanity's Greatest Weakness Vs AI

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Let's dive into episode 237! Are Trump's tariffs a genius masterstroke or economic chaos? 🤔 We're unpacking the wild ride for markets (especially #Bitcoin! 📈), #crypto's shifting narrative, and whether "Trump coin" actually has... fundamentals?! 😂 (Spoiler: Dinner with Trump for the top holders? Yes, the market reacted 🤯).We're also tackling the future of #AI and the eternal question: form vs. function. It's your weekly dose of unfiltered commentary on finance, tech, culture, and politics – served with our signature edge and a little chaos. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Welcome to Ep. 237 🕯️ 02:10 - The Candle Debate & Energy Clearing Rituals (Palo Santo, Copal, and S-Fan discussion) 🍸 06:00 - What Are We Drinking? Old Fashioned & Bar Memories ("Messing up neat is the only way.") 📉 14:30 - Market Madness: Tariffs, Trump Tweets & Crypto Surge 🧠 18:30 - Crypto & Trump: Was It Really a Net Positive? ("Bitcoin and crypto are two different things... no, they’re the same.") 💬 21:45 - Bitcoin’s Path: Risk Asset or Digital Gold? ("Is this time different or not?") 🤝 25:30 - Liquidity, Leverage & The Future of Markets—Bitcoin Included 🚀 29:30 - Crypto Focus: Bitcoin & Fartcoin Dominance ("80% of my trading activity now is Bitcoin and Fartcoin.") 🚧 32:30 - Crypto Innovation & Regulation: The Promise vs. Reality 💰 39:30 - Trump Coin Madness: Fundamentals in Meme Coins ("Price of Trump coin +65% today. Absolute moon mission.") ⚔️ 44:30 - Crypto’s Reputation, Crime & The ‘No Such Thing As Bad Press’ Theory 🧩 46:00 - Libertarianism, Drugs & Externalities — Challenging Perspectives 🏛️ 53:30 - Voting Rights vs. Personal Freedom Debates 🤖 58:15 - AI: The Threat or the Tool? Coordination, Will & Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Superintelligence 🌐 01:15:30 - Recursive Self-Improvement & The Future Landscape of AI Intelligence 🎨 01:30:30 - Form vs Function: Beauty in Society, Architecture & Technology ("Why don’t we build things beautifully anymore?") 🏡 01:55:30 - Personal Aesthetic Choices & The Role of Environment in Well-Being 🛋️ 02:00:00 - Closing Thoughts & Community Sign-Off ("Please like, subscribe, share the episode with a friend.") Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Will America Survive the Trump Administration?

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Stuck questioning EVERYTHING after that last DMV visit? Us too. This episode, we dive deep into the bureaucratic vortex AND the bigger chaos swirling around us. From heated debates on whether baseball is dying vs. MLS rising , why the NBA kinda sucks now , and the surprising argument that insane talent might actually be a curse (🤯 ft. Kobe, MJ, Messi talk), we cover the field. Then, we unpack Eric's new dad journey vibes , the value (and psychology) of sports, and the eternal battle of innate genius vs. relentless grind. PLUS: We dissect the massive implications of Trump's China tariffs – is it a masterstroke from the "Art of the Deal" playbook or economic suicide? 🇺🇸🇨🇳💸 We explore the potential fallout, the "two Americas" vibe, and even touch on Alex Jones, free speech erosion, and the underlying culture/holy war. 🙏🤔 It's your essential dose of navigating sports, life pivots, economic shockwaves, and cultural fault lines, served unfiltered.Grab a drink (maybe a ZBiotics first 😉) and settle in. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Tech Issues & The "Techno Princes" Downgrade? 🇨🇳 01:00 - Nick's in China / Tariff Talk Tease ⚾ 02:00 - Are the Padres Really the Best Team in Baseball? ⚽ 02:30 - MLS vs. MLB: The Future of American Sports? 💥 06:00 - WTF is a Torpedo Bat? (Yankees' Secret Weapon?) 📈 09:30 - Why American Football Might Be the Worst Sport 🥊 10:15 - UFC vs. NFL: Which is More Brutal (and Why It Matters)? 🥒 12:25 - Pickleball Paradox: Everyone Plays, Nobody Watches? 🏀 15:25 - Is the NBA Broken? (No Defense Era Critique) 🐐 17:10 - MJ vs. Steph: Could Jordan Have Been the GOAT 3-Point Shooter? 👶 20:40 - Papa Eric Update: Navigating New Fatherhood Feels 🥋 22:00 - Picking Kid Sports: Tennis vs. Jiu-Jitsu Smackdown! 🏆 25:40 - The Real Value of Youth Sports (Discipline, Competition, Practice) 🧠 27:15 - Team Guy vs. Solo Guy / Ball Guy vs. Board Guy Psychology 💪 31:00 - Kobe & Brady: The Obsessive Grind of Greatness ("Love" vs. Commitment) 🧬 35:30 - Nature vs. Nurture: Genius (Messi/Mozart) or Grit? 🎾 42:30 - The Burden of Talent: Can Being Too Gifted Kill Your Career? 🚗 50:30 - Into the DMV Abyss: A Shared American Trauma 🤬 56:50 - Bureaucracy Rant Chain: Global Entry, Health Insurance Nightmares 🐾 58:20 - Pet Insurance: Surprisingly...Good? (Healthy Paws Wins)✈️ 01:06:20 - Southwest vs. Frontier: Airline Hierarchy & Seating Chaos 📺 01:09:20 - White Lotus Season 3 Hot Takes (Parker Posey!) 🇺🇸 01:13:15 - Trump, Tariffs & The Two Americas Theory📉 01:24:40 - Economic Fallout: Is a Market Crash Warranted? Lost Decade Ahead? 🔄 01:26:30 - Weak Men / Hard Times: Are We Too Soft for What's Coming? 🤔 01:32:30 - Alex Jones on Tucker: Conspiracy, Free Speech & A Darker Agenda? 🙏 01:44:20 - Culture War as Holy War? God vs. Devil Framing ❓ 01:46:30 - Objective Morality Without Religion? The Big Questions 👋 01:52:20 - Final Thoughts & Wrapping Up Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Which Extinct Animal Would You Bring Back + Steal This Business Idea

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Still reeling from the tariff whiplash and market madness? Us too. The radically moderate crew jumps back into the fray, dissecting the fallout, Shopify's bold (and maybe job-killing) AI mandate, and the wild reality of de-extinction – seriously, dire wolves are back?! We also get real about the profound life shift of new fatherhood, debate killer (or maybe crazy?) golf simulator business ideas, and question if robot waiters are the future. It's your weekly dose of navigating finance, tech disruption, and life's big pivots, served chill. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 - Banter, Mic Checks, and Welcoming Papa Eric Back ("Severed Man"?) 🍻 02:30 - What's Everyone Drinking? ZBiotics Sponsor Read ("Don't raw dog your alcohol") 📈 05:15 - Market Mayhem: Tariffs, Trump Tweets, and a 12.5% Nasdaq Surge 💬 06:20 - Trump's Rug Pull Tweet: "I have removed all of the tariffs" 📈 07:04 - Bitcoin Resilience & ETH Options Launch 🤔 08:25 - Was It All Just a "Negotiation Tactic"? 😟 10:00 - Business Uncertainty: "Are we f*****, are we unf*****?" 🇨🇳 11:15 - China's Perspective: Saving Face and Response Tactics 🚢 11:46 - The Real-World Cost: Container Price Explodes 🥶 13:21 - Business Strategy: Freezing vs. Planning in Volatility📊 14:30 - Market Update: China White Paper, Apple in India, Personal Trades & "Log Off" ⛳ 16:23 - Steal This Business Idea: Golf Simulator Hole-in-One Challenge 🤔 21:37 - Analyzing the Golf Sim Idea: Pricing, Risk, Bar Integration & Food Truck Model? 🚀 27:10 - Scaling the Idea: Franchise vs. Corporate Ownership ("Too Small?") ⛳ 30:15 - The "19th Hole" Concept & Hole-in-One Insurance Niche ✅ 32:45 - Final Verdict on Golf Sim: Viable, Scalable, "State Fair Game" 📓 36:20 - Nick's Bad Ideas Notebook & Rant on Review Sites ("Blackmail") 🐺 38:45 - Bringing Back the Dire Wolf: Real Science or Misleading? 🤔 41:20 - Ethical Questions: Playing God? Unintended Consequences? 🐘 44:05 - Next Up: Woolly Mammoths? Business Idea: Pet "Mini Mammoth" 🙏 45:40 - The "Playing God" Debate: Where is the Line? (Transhumanism vs. Fundamentalism) 🦖 50:30 - Which Extinct Species to Bring Back? (Velociraptor, Dodo, Sasquatch?) 🤖 55:10 - Shopify's AI "Hunger Games": Usage Now Mandatory 🏢 01:00:20 - Applying AI Internally: Customer Service Agents & Justifying Human Hires 😟 01:08:00 - AI Job Disruption: Testing Hires & Labor Displacement ("Are 40 CS jobs gone?") ❓ 01:13:40 - The Future of Labor: Where Does Displaced Talent Go? ("To do what?") 👨‍⚖️ 01:23:30 - Lawyers & Doctors Disrupted? Rise of the Trades? Robotics? 👨‍🍼 01:28:10 - Dad Talk: Eric's First Week - Profound Changes & Shifting Priorities ("Do I even care anymore?") 🤔 01:35:45 - Analyzing the Dad Shift: Reprioritization, Motivation & The Fisherman Analogy ("It goes by so fast") ❤️ 01:42:50 - Deeper Dad Dive: New Fears, Second Child Dynamics, Nature vs. Nurture & The Child's "Soul" 👋 01:50:30 - Wrapping Up: Audience Evolution, Dad Pod?, Next Week (China Trip!) & Sign Off Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

LIBERATION DAY DISASTER, Hypersonic Flight, & Why You Need Responsibility

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Dive into this raw, unscripted conversation as the "Radically Moderate" crew breaks down Trump's sweeping tariff policy and its potential economic fallout with candid financial insider perspective. The hosts tackle everything from China's strategic positioning to the psychological impacts of today's political climate, while offering both biting humor and nuanced takes on masculinity, Gen Z's anti-smartphone movement, and the return of supersonic travel. Between sips of old-fashioneds and colorful anecdotes about pickleball ("dinking"), they deliver practical wisdom on navigating market volatility alongside thought-provoking discussions about what truly drives men's sense of purpose. Perfect for young professionals looking to understand how Washington's decisions affect their wallets without the partisan spin flooding your feed. Timestamps: 🎤 0:00 - Introduction and "Happy Liberation Day" Jokes 🍹 2:14 - Drinks and Pre-Pod Celebration 🔄 6:49 - Market Reaction to Trump's Tariff Announcement 🌎 9:29 - Game Theory of International Tariff Response 📊 13:33 - Tariff Numbers and Trump's "Reciprocal" Chart Critique 💼 18:26 - Business Impact and Planning for Potential Recession 📉 21:28 - Trade Deficit Discussion and Warren Buffett's Views ✈️ 29:13 - Bitcoin Performance Amid Market Volatility 🤔 33:22 - Feeling "Rug Pulled" by the New Administration's Policies 🧐 35:22 - Trump's Execution and Political Strategy Analysis🌐 42:03 - Foreign Policy and Social Media Controversy 🏃 45:37 - Democratic Party Criticism and Policy Alternative Discussion ✈️ 49:20 - Supersonic Flight: The Return of High-Speed Air Travel 🚉 56:35 - California's Failed High-Speed Rail and Government Inefficiency 📚 59:43 - Thomas Sowell and "Wealth, Poverty, and Politics" Discussion 🌡️ 1:01:38 - California's "Abundance Problem" and Government Waste 📱 1:07:07 - The Luddite Club: Gen Z Movement Against Smartphones 🤔 1:13:35 - Millennial Generation Critique: "The Prima Donna Generation" 💪 1:18:41 - Masculinity Definition: Delivering on Responsibilities 🥛 1:35:18 - The Colostrum Supplement Trend and Final Thoughts Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

America Eats Now, Pays Later — China’s Eating the Future

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Dive into this raw, unfiltered conversation where the "Radically Moderate" crew tackles everything from AI's rapid evolution to China's strategic tech positioning and America's industrial future. While the hosts sip old-fashioneds and discuss their Tesla experiences, they deliver sharp insights on how DeepSeek could challenge Western AI dominance, why reindustrialization is more complex than political rhetoric suggests, and whether DoorDash's new payment plans signal economic trouble ahead. This episode perfectly balances financial analysis on Bitcoin plays by GameStop with grounded perspectives on work-life optimization and modern masculinity, all delivered with the laid-back authenticity that makes complex topics accessible without dumbing them down. Timestamps: 🎙️ 0:00 - Introduction and AI Image Generation Discussion 🖼️ 3:59 - Using AI in Advertising: Automating Creative Processes 🤖 7:59 - The Future of Social Media: AI Profiles and Engagement 🍹 11:18 - Drink Choices and Sponsor Mention: Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol 🚗 13:13 - GameStop Buying Bitcoin: Treasury Management Strategy 💰 17:26 - Financial Engineering and Meme Companies in TradFi 🍔 18:57 - DoorDash and Klarna Partnership: Buy Now, Pay Later for Food Delivery 💵 21:01 - DoorDash Economics: The $7,500 Annual Premium ⏱️ 26:54 - The Value of Time: Productivity vs. Humanity in Modern Life 🛒 35:40 - The Empty Feeling of Convenience Culture 🏭 46:31 - China's AI Strategy: Open Source Models and Manufacturing Dominance 🔒 54:06 - The App Layer vs. Models: Who Wins in the AI Economy? ⚠️ 56:40 - Security Concerns with Chinese Manufacturing 📊 1:02:55 - Re-Industrialization Debate: Balaji's Warning About Manufacturing Costs 🏛️ 1:23:49 - Judicial Overreach and Executive Power: Constitutional Tensions 🍖 1:36:04 - Men's Health Phases: From Party Life to Full Carnivore Diet 🥩 1:43:24 - The Ultimate Test: Bread at the Steakhouse and Final Thoughts Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - https://linktr.ee/armanassadi Eric Johanson - https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa Nick Urbani - https://twitter.com/NUrbani Stephen Cesaro - https://twitter.com/0xmagiclines Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, and representatives don't reflect any associated institutions or organizations, and shouldn't be taken as financial or investment guidance. All information provided doesn't consider individual circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives aren't responsible for any decisions made based on the content of this podcast. We encourage independent legal, financial, and professional consultation before making decisions related to this content. Our opinions are personal and aren't intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

many such cases ep 14: blocks, boosts, rewards, mini-apps

Jonny and Ted share their reactions and thoughts on the potential impact of Warpcast’s newest features: blocks, boosts, and $5 USDC Warpcast rewards. For the hundredth time, they also explore specific ways in which channel could be a viable pathway to scale the best aspects of Farcaster that they remember from the early days: finding and building authentic community. Last, they visit the potential of mini apps and deep links as a richer UX and dev solution to the limitations of frames. Enjoy! 00:00 Introduction: rebrand and Jonny’s design process 03:30 Blocks: how can this enhance (or hurt) user control over conversations? 10:15: $5 USDC Warpcast Rewards and Boosts: will this actually result in quality content from new users? 20:00: Reply Culture: how can we recreate engagement from early days? 27:00: Channels: how can channels scale the network? 36:00: Channel Ecosystem: what are specific ideas to help improve channel content? 40:00: Mini-apps: could these be the next solution for a richer dev and user experience?

many such cases ep 13: explore, moxie, twitter crossposting, and channels

In this comeback conversation, Ted and Jonny discuss their takes on the new Explore page, the impact of the new Moxie protocol on the Warpcast experience, what it means for the Network School to be built “on Farcaster”, and the stagnant, yet promising nature of channels against the challenge of quality content. 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:14 How we’re feeling about the Explore Page and what we want to see next 11:14 Understanding Moxie and its impact on our Warpcast experience 21:20 Why experiments are important to Farcaster 26:50 Twitter celebrities cross-posting: good or bad? 36:23 What it means for the Network School to be built on Farcaster 37:20 Channel check-in (in lieu of a feelings check-in)

many such cases ep 12: building for high-quality content with @dwr

on this episode (recorded “like a year ago”), @dwr joins @ted and @nonlinear to discuss the number one priority for farcaster right now: the challenge in creating a sustainable supply of quality content. we cover user engagement metrics, the current state of channels and what they could become, and how the team is thinking about enabling high-quality content through new features. @dwr also shares some of his insights on the power of text-based content and cultures on social platforms like twitter and what the emergence of AI-generated content may mean for these platforms. 00:39 farcaster’s top priority 01:29 challenges and strategies for building communities 07:30 reducing the barrier to high-quality content 15:20 the dominance of text-based content 18:35 in-group culture, power of memes, and AI-generated content 25:25 the future of channels

many such cases 11: feet, frames, long casts, and a surprise guest

on this episode, @ted and @nonlinear.eth are joined by special guest, @v, to kick off a discussion about longer casts and frames — but not until after they cover the recent trend of [redacted] that is both a hysterical and mortifying case study in farcaster virality. after getting the rundown on longer cast intentions and current developer (and consumer) pain points on frames, we focus on exploring the potential for better content creation that enhances the entertainment value and social experience on farcaster. we share the frame experiences we love most as well as offer new ideas for more entertainment-driven, less utility-driven frames. last, we revisit the current zeitgeist on power badges and content discovery through the lens of marketplace dynamics. we could be midcurving it, but it made pretty good sense to us.

many such cases 10: nook shuts down, emerging cozy corners, and a new farcaster fight

In this episode, Ted and Jonny discuss the recent news about Nook shutting down and explore the explore different strategies @dwr recommended for building on (or alongside) farcaster as developers, creators, and potentially independent business owners. Ted and Jonny then cover some of the emerging cozy corners on Farcaster, such as FBI (Farcaster Builders India), First Draft, Tabletop, Lounge, Club Ted, and Higher Run Club. Last, Ted and Jonny wrap it up with a quick discussion about a recent controversy on Farcaster involving the authenticity of certain Instagram-like accounts.

many such cases 9: farcon debrief and farcaster’s real existential risk

We return to Many Such Cases with an inside look at FarCon (00:25), an in-depth discussion on the cast and tweet heard around the world (26:59), and our own POV on Warpcast’s current “existential risk” (57:53). We couldn’t be happier to be back at it again and we hope you can hear the joy and excitement and fulfillment in both our laughter and discussions. Links below: McBain’s post about FarCon: - https://warpcast.com/mcbain/0xc14d17b7 The Cast and Tweet heard around the world: - https://warpcast.com/0xdesigner/0x85ca56da - https://twitter.com/0xDesigner/status/1787182104696271135 Commentary re: First Time User Experience (FTUX): - https://warpcast.com/dwr.eth/0x1ac98056 - https://warpcast.com/smokingfrog.eth/0x51e82513 - https://x.com/papa_raw/status/1789743855622885519

many such cases 8: deploy on degen, farcaster CMO, farcon, and onchain media

welcome to many such cases, episode 8 that should be 9 but ted got nerdswiped by Crypto the Game and vows for it to never happen again. we chat what's special about farcaster, deploy on degen week, frames, degen, real vs fake engagement, hypersub churn, farcaster's existential risk, FarCon, and why we should put media onchain. 0:01:00 Crypto The Game - https://warpcast.com/matthewb/0x0dc0939a 0:10:40 Deploy on Degen - https://warpcast.com/jacek/0xb0f1dd27 - https://warpcast.com/syndicate/0x9a6cef16 - https://syndicate.io/blog/deploy-on-degen 0:16:00 Frames segue 0:19:00 Degen volume, bots, and new notifications 0:23:48 Fabric MRR and churn - https://warpcast.com/nonlinear.eth/0xa75e8192 0:32:33 FC client numbers (re: woj cast) - https://warpcast.com/woj.eth/0x41d3d1d5 - https://warpcast.com/deodad/0x31fcd632 0:36:10 Farcaster’s existential risk by Ben Roy - https://warpcast.com/benroy/0x277e7335 0:44:32 Farcon update - https://warpcast.com/ted/0xd59e2a5d - https://warpcast.com/aneri/0x2e3440e5 - https://warpcast.com/aneri/0x44ab0369 0:51:39 Onchain media / ads (why media onchain)

Ep 181 - Bitcoin Breaks All Time Highs & The End of Influencers Is Upon Us

Join the Alfalfa Crew as they discuss Bitcoin's all time high. Can we go higher?

Ep 179 - ETH Reclaims $3k & Sora SHOCKS the World

Join the Alfalfa Crew as they discuss the ETH topping $3k, the OpenAI Sora model, and other top news stories of the week.

Ep 178 - We Are So Fu*ked, Apple Vision Pro is Here

Join the Alfalfa Crew as they discuss the Apple Vision Pro, reality, and other top news stories of the week.

Ep 178 - We Are So Fu*ked, Apple Vision Pro is Here

Join the Alfalfa Crew as they discuss the Apple Vision Pro, reality, and other top news stories of the week.

Ep. 172 - Are Meme Coins Legitimate Investments? & Alfalfa Year In Review!

The boys have been degen-ing on meme coins (with some mixed results). Arman contemplates his life and lost ETH while the gang debates whether memes are, in fact, a legitimate investment asset class. Plus...the 2nd Alfalfa year in review! What valuable lessons were learned in 2023? Tune in to find out!

Ep. 171 - 2024 Crypto Predictions + CNN Host Said What?!

We go over our crypto predictions for 2024 and the controversy around free-speech and University presidents

Ep. 170 - Rethinking Our Crypto Thesis and Why You Should Embrace Risk

The bull market is back so the boys decide to do a checkup on their initial crypto thesis. Are they changing any allocations? Tune in to find out!

Ep 169 - Charlie Munger Dies: Thanks For These Lessons

The boys talk Charlie Munger and what we can learn from the great on investing, mortality, and living a good life.

Ep. 167 - Humane's AI Pin: AWESOME or Kind of Dystopian?

They boys discuss the new Humane AI pin and OH MY GOD NICK GOT ENGAGED!

Ep. 141 - ETH to $50K and $71,000 Girlfriend Chatbot

In this episode, we talk about degen gambling, ETH price predictions, tipping culture, and how a Snapchat Influencer is making $71K per week using AI. This was the FIRST episode recorded in the ALFALFA STUDIO. All collectors get exclusive role & chat access in the Alfalfa Discord.

Ep. 25 - Bankless Layer Zero | David Hoffman Interviews the Alfalfa Boys

In this special episode, David Hoffman interviews the Alfalfa Boys on the Bankless podcast. We talk about Alfalfa origins, squad wealth, authenticity, and more. This recording of the episode was re-released on the Alfalfa Podcast. This is the episode that first launched the show into the spotlight. It's a special piece of Alfalfa lore! All collectors get exclusive role & chat access in the Alfalfa Discord.