Nilay Patel is fired up about media aquisions, Dieter Bohn is delirious, Sam Sheffer is hyped beyond belief, Russell Brandom is on the Facebook beat, and Josh Dzieza is on hand to report on the rat takeover. What a time to be alive. Join us, won't you?
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Yesterday
Truth and AI in Minneapolis
Like so many others, we’re still reeling from the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. To open the show, we talk with Adi Robertson about how videos of the incident moved around social platforms, how even well-intentioned people got confused by AI imagery, and what we’ve learne ... Show More
1h 15m
Jan 2022
Facebook’s Crypto Dreams Bite the Dust, Robinhood M&A Rumors, and Guest W. Kamau Bell
Kara and Scott discuss the downfall of Facebook cryptocurrency, Diem, and M&A speculation surrounding Robinhood. Also, another round of Elevator Pitch starring Tom Brady’s NFT platform, Autograph. Then, Friend of Pivot W. Kamau Bell joins to talk about his upcoming documentary, “ ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2022
#670 - Lisa Rina, Angela Lansbury, and Blake Shelton
Angela Lansbury passed yesterday. For some reason Pat thought she was already gone. Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice, and Madonna came out as gay. A lot to unpack here. Thanks to our podcast partner Centris Federal Credit Union! Get our email newsletter! --> HERE You can rep ou ... Show More
22m 38s
Nov 2019
D.J. Moore Is a Generational Talent - Shawn Siegele
Co-host: Blair Andrews (@AmItheRealBlair), managing editor for RotoVizCo-host: Hasan Rahim (@hrr5010), lead writer for RotoVizGuest: Shawn Siegele (@FF_Contrarian), Owner of RotoViz
NEWS ITEMSOn the show, Blair, Hasan, and Shawn cover some of the week’s notable NFL news, includin ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2024
Social Media & Child Safety, Elon's Paycheck, and Guest Conor Dougherty
Kara and Scott talk Apple Vision Pro, Disney’s failed lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, and a $100 million deal for the Smartless podcast. Also, will Elon Musk move Tesla to Texas after a Delaware judge voided his $55 billion compensation package? Plus, the upshot of the social media ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2023
#929 - Are Bumper Nuts Still A Thing?
Andy Myers is on the show from a secret undisclosed location talking about his new comedy book, reality TV show ideas, and the holidays! Thanks to our podcast partner Centris Federal Credit Union! You can rep our show! Buy some Pat and JT Podcast swag HERE! Subscribe, rate, and r ... Show More
21m 38s