#0077 - AI Relationships, ChatGPT Making Us Dumber, Jeff Bezos’ Wedding - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: Frank has been making music. Check him out at: on Instagram and TikTok, or sign up for text alerts on music drops at - MIT ran a study with 54 participants writing essays using either their brain, a search engine, or ChatGPT—then tracked brain activity using EEG. - CEO Tim Kuniskis apologizes for discontinuing the Hemi V-8—with doughnuts, drifts, and a...
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#0076 - CNBC’s 50 Most Disruptive Companies, Why Smaller VC Funds are Outperforming Large Funds - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: The After-Work Happy Hour Is Dying - Remote work, shifting priorities, and social fatigue are changing workplace culture. CNBC 2025 Disruptor 50 List - OpenAI Expands Into Meetings, Docs, and Cloud Storage - AI-Designed Drug Shows Promise - Small Funds, Big Wins - World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Building - First Mushroom Casket Burial in the...
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#0075 - Sesame Street’s Netflix Deal, OpenAI and Jony Ive, and Napster’s AI-fueled Comeback - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber) and (Simon Kahan IG: @SimonKahan) discuss the following topics: - the iconic PBS show is heading to Netflix under a new licensing deal. - OpenAI is teaming up with Jony Ive — the design genius behind Apple’s most iconic products — to build a totally new kind of AI-first device. - the company that handles logistics for massive global tours and sporting events — just got acquired in a $1 billion deal. - It costs almost 3 cents to make a 1-cent coin — and the U.S. Mint is...
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#0074 - OpenAI Reverses Back to its Nonprofit Roots, Elon Musk’s Own City, Chobani Doubles Down on Dairy, and ChatGPT Sparks Strange Delusions - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics: - OpenAI will remain under the control of its nonprofit despite previous plans to convert fully to a for-profit model; its business division will instead become a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) overseen by the nonprofit. - Starbase was officially incorporated as a city after a 212–6 vote, with most voters being SpaceX employees or their relatives; no traditional campaigning occurred. -...
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#0073 - Signal of Life on a Distant Planet, Lab-Grown Teeth, Midwest’s Rise as an AI Data Center - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (X: @simonkahan) explore the following topics: Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. . As part of the Established Network, we also host the Monthly Innovation Circle, with some great featured speakers and we’ll continue hosting these events on the third Thursday of every month. Sign...
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#0072 - TechCrunch's Sale, 23andMe, Lab-Grown Meats, and Bill Gates' AI-driven Future Vision - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics: - TechCrunch has been sold again – Yahoo has sold the tech news site to private equity firm Regent for an undisclosed amount. - 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy – The genetic testing company has struggled financially due to its one-time purchase model and declining sales. It is now seeking a buyer, and co-founder Anne Wojcicki has stepped down as CEO but hopes to repurchase the company. -...
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#0071 - Major Acquisitions by PepsiCo and Google, Historic Sale of the Boston Celtics, the Prolonged NASA Mission Return, and More - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics: The Established Network’s Monthly Innovation Circle kicked off on March 20th with some great featured speakers and we’ll be hosting a new one on the third Thursday of every month. The next one is set for April 17th at 3pm ET. Sign up at: Frank got a chance to talk with Jenny Fielding, an investor from Everywhere Ventures, about her new book Venture Everywhere....
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#0070 - AI Is Reshaping Startups, Digg, Colossal Bioscience’s Mammoth Mice, Private Moon Landing, and More - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics: We are hosting the Established House in Austin on Friday, March 7th, with a couple of featured conversations, a barista spinning our delightful lattes and teas and lots of opportunities to connect with one another. If you’ll be in Austin, please join us! RSVP at: - The traditional Silicon Valley model of heavy fundraising and large headcounts is being replaced by AI-driven efficiency, with...
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#0069 - Escalating Egg Prices, DeepSeek, Stargate, Boom Supersonic, Starlink, and More - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics: - Avian flu is back and hitting close to home, impacting poultry farms and sending egg prices soaring. - Chinese AI company DeepSeek dethroned ChatGPT as the #1 free app on the App Store. Markets reacted sharply, despite no independent verification of DeepSeek’s claims. - A $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative led by OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX to expand U.S. data centers. ...
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#0068 - CES 2025 Recap, the New Space Race, the TikTok Ban, the Martha Stewart Documentary - Somewhat Frank Podcast
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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics: - The annual Consumer Electronics Show brings together the latest in technology product announcements. Earlier this month Las Vegas was once again full of robotics and AI-based systems. At CES 2025, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang also unveiled several significant advancements - On Thursday, January 16, 2025, both Blue Origin and SpaceX conducted significant rocket launches...
info_outlineOn this special episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (@FrankGruber), John Guidos (@JohnGuidos), and Jen Consalvo (@Noreaster) were live with special guest Sam Jordan from the Established House at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Sam is the Head of Computing and Technology at the Future Today Institute (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcjordan/).
The crew discussed all of the trends that they encountered during the week and SXSW, including the groundbreaking work of Colossal Biosciences and their audacious project to bring the woolly mammoth back from extinction. CEO Ben Lamm, alongside actor Seth Green, shared their vision to combat extinction and reshape our future. Discover how this Dallas-based startup is turning elephant cells into mammoth-like embryos, marking a pivotal step in de-extinction technology. Read more about their efforts on NPR.
Frank, Jen, John, and Sam also spotted a shift in travel patterns at SXSW, reflecting broader societal changes. With more weekend travelers and a split in attendance, they explored what this means against the backdrop of Americans socializing less, driven by pessimism, technology, and a surge in loneliness.
They also shined a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of women, including a powerful SXSW panel featuring Meghan Markle, Katie Couric, and others discussing the challenges women face in media.
The gang also discussed the legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman, which raises critical questions about the future of AI and its impact on humanity.
Lastly, they concluded with a fascinating discussion on a simple test that could predict your longevity. Can standing on one leg for 10 seconds reveal the secrets to a longer, healthier life?
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