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Sep 2023
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Netflix Sends Its Last DVDs & Building T...

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Episode 159: Happy Friday! Neal and Toby discuss the end of and era, Netflix discontinued its DVD delivery service today. Plus, OpenAI is exploring building the "iPhone of artificial intelligence'. The guys explain why Costco is the stock of the week (thank you gold bar sales) and why Ryan Cohen can't save GameStop from being the dog of the week. Also, how ... Show More
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