When Recode’s Peter Kafka advises you not to write your book, WRITE THAT BOOK. That’s the lesson Mike Isaac learned: His book “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber” is now a Showtime series starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Not only that, Showtime announced that Mike’s next, yet-to-be-finished book about Facebook will be the basis of season 2. Peter talks to Mark ... Show More
Aug 6
Why the Algorithm is Making Comedy Boom, Again
The last time I talked to Jesse David Fox about the comedy boom it was… March 5, 2020. Since then, some things have changed. But in other ways it’s just the same: comedy - or at least, some kinds of comedy - seems almost custom-built for our current technological and cultural mom ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Reflecting on 2024 with Mark Cuban
As 2024 draws to a close, we're joined by Mark Cuban to reflect on how technology, business, and politics shaped this year. Together we explore his foray into the political arena as a surrogate for Kamala Harris, his mission to disrupt America's healthcare system, and ways govern ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2020
Recode Decode: Jason Calacanis
Inside CEO and This Week in Startups host Jason Calacanis talks with Kara Swisher about the future of Uber after its troubled IPO, why one of the tech giants should buy Tesla, and Jeff Bezos' Achilles heel: His lack of generosity. Calacanis, who was an early investor in Uber, als ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2020
Amazon's on a Hiring-Spree | EP 29 - Guest Tom Ellsworth (Biz Doc)
On this episode of the PBD Podcast, Pat sits down with guests Tom Ellsworth aka The Biz Doc and Adam Sosnick from $o$Cast to discuss Amazon hiring left and right, Employers forcing you to get vaccinated, and much more...
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1h 58m
Oct 2024
Malcolm Gladwell Returns Again
Malcolm Gladwell (Revenge of the Tipping Point) is a 5x New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and podcaster. Malcolm joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he thinks people don’t talk about money enough, what he learned about covid superspreaders, and why he decided to ... Show More
2h 14m
Nov 2018
‘SNL’ Pete Davidson Apology; Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next' & More - Meet The Hollywood Press
After intense backlash, ‘SNL’ Pete Davidson invites army veteran congressman to ‘Weekend Update’ to apologize. Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ has its own message for ex-Pete Davidson. Hollywood stars hit by California Wildfires. A gay debate over Freddie Mercury biopic ‘Bohemian ... Show More
45m 10s
Oct 2024
How Algorithms, Money, & Bureaucracy Distance us from Democracy
With the election just over a month away, Americans are caught between a flood of political promises and the reality that we live in a time of political dysfunction. Joining us this week to explore the root causes are Ezra Klein, opinion columnist at The New York Times, host of " ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2020
Introducing Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Podcast
Coming February 3, 2020! Subscribe to the official podcast for NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine and join host Marc Evan Jackson for a deep dive into each season of one of television's biggest hit comedies, with guests including co-creator Dan Goor and cast members Terry Crews, Joe Lo Tru ... Show More
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