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My name is Erik and as long as I can remember I’ve loved horror. Horror movies. Horror novels. Horror comics. My life's milestones can be measured by the genre. It’s given me years of entertainment, as well as countless sleepless nights. It has kept me young at heart and filled my mind with wonderful memories that I cherish. This podcast is my way of sharing those moments with you. So, starting with my birth year of 1971, I’ll be listing my Top 10 horror films of every year of my life and di ...
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You’ll hear consequential ideas here first, and in the mainstream months later. Upstream is a curated nexus feed from the Turpentine podcast network, bringing you expert-level conversations hosted by some of the most compelling thinkers in the world including Noah Smith, Samo Burja, Byrne Hobart, Erik Torenberg, and Nathan Labenz. Guests include Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan, Dario Amodei, Brian Armstrong, David Sacks, Sam Harris, Katherine Boyle, Curtis Yarvin, and many more unmissable ...
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In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg is joined by economist and futurist Robin Hanson. They dissect the intricacies of human motives, the psychology of status, and the profound impact of self-deception on behavior. Robin shares his revolutionary ideas for reforming academia and his pioneering work on prediction markets and his thoughts on th…
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This week on Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja explore the global demographic crisis, examining plummeting fertility rates worldwide and their potentially catastrophic implications for humanity's future. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/0d2557ac-2da6-4087-b6b4-b55f326b47fd — 📰Be notified early when Turpentine's drops …
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"I put a spell on you." Intro song: "Are You Gonna My Way" by Lenny Kravitz (1993) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - INTRO 1:20 - NEEDFUL THINGS with SHANNON BUSHMANN-MONTALBANO 40:02 - THE DARK HALF with ALESSANDRA PINO 1:14:28 - HOCUS POCUS with MIRANDA CORCORAN 2:03:31 - JASON GOES TO HELL with JED SHEPHERD _____________________________ Click these links to su…
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Levin, Distinguished Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins Nathan Labenz of The Cognitive Revolution Podcast to discuss embodied minds, his research into limb regeneration and collective intelligence, cognitive light cones, and much more. Dr. Levin and the Levin Lab work at the intersection of biology, artific…
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Bryan Johnson joins Antonio Garcia Martinez and Erik Torenberg to discuss the deeper spiritual beliefs behind the "Don't Die" movement in the face of AI and the inadequacy of human clock speed. They cover religions as death cults, long-termism vs engineering your own longevity, and Bryan's recent interview on Tucker Carlson. — 🔥 Apply to join over …
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This week on Upstream, we’re releasing a conversation between Patrick McKenzie and Byrne Hobart where they navigate the compelling terrains of in-app purchases and restaurant economics. They dive into the monetization strategies of video games and the influence of food delivery platforms like DoorDash on pricing and menu designs and explore the bri…
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"When this kind of fire starts, it is very hard to put out. The tender boughs of innocence burn first, and the wind rises, and then all the goodness is in jeopardy." Intro song: "Friday I'm in Love" by The Cure (1992) ***************************** SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 1:13 - BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA with ANDY DAVIDSON & CO-HOST STEPHEN BISSETTE 56:…
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In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg sits in with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt to discuss his book, 'The Anxious Generation.' They dive into the severe impact of social media on youth mental health and explore Jonathan's recommendations for smartphone and social media usage among teens. They discuss the broader implications for democra…
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"They will say that I have shed innocent blood. What's blood for if not for shedding?" Intro song: "Sugar Kane" by Sonic Youth (1992) ----------------------------------- SHOW NOTES 0:00 - INTRO 2:42 - CANDYMAN with A.M GEEVER & SYLVESTER BARZEY 42:10 - ALIEN 3 with GRADY HENDRIX & CO-HOST STEPHEN BISSETTE ------------------------------------ PLEASE…
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This week on Upstream, former Netflix HR executive Patty McCord sits down with Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich to dive deep into the creation and impact of Netflix's renowned culture deck, hailed as a pivotal document in Silicon Valley. Patty shares the evolution of the deck over 10 years with Netflix's management team, the challenges of scaling a…
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This week on Upstream, we revisit a 2023 conversation between Jacob Helberg, Delian Asparouhov, Christian Garrett and Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries and Oculus VR where they discuss the intersection of Silicon Valley and U.S. defense technology. They tackle the challenges of defense tech innovation, the influence of Chinese technology…
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Nick: What's your new book about? Catherine: A detective. He falls for the wrong woman. Nick: What happens to him? Catherine: She kills him. BASIC INSTINCT with JERRY SAMPSON & co-host TRACY JOHNSON Intro song: Maneater by Hall & Oates (1982) Check out the cool stuff Jerry and Tracy are doing by clicking these links! Jerry's website: https://www.je…
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In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg interviews Patrick McKenzie (patio11) about the intricacies of the financial system, focusing on banking, money laundering, and regulatory compliance. They discuss several of Patrick’s essays from Bits About Money. Patrick discusses the three stages of money laundering - placement, layering, and integrati…
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"Hail to the king, baby." Intro song: "It Was a Good Day" by Ice Cube (1992) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 2:37 - DEATH BECOMES HER with BRIDGET O'BRIEN 42:52 - DEAD ALIVE with AVIE FIELDS & STEPHEN BISSETTE 1:19:22 - ARMY OF DARKNESS with MIKEY JONES Please click the following links to check out what my guests are doing to make the world a cooler place…
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This week on Upstream, we’re featuring a discussion between Samo Burja, Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg about the inherent differences between civilizations and their impact on history and politics. They explore the parallels and distinctions between ancient civilizations like Babylon and modern entities like Silicon Valley, the influence of Abrah…
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Erik Torenberg is joined by Noor Siddiqui, founder and CEO of Orchid, to explore groundbreaking advancements in reproductive technology, especially the world's first whole genome embryo screening. They dive into genome sequencing, IVF, and the ethical implications of these technologies, highlighting their potential to significantly reduce the incid…
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"You and I have something in common, we're both perceived as monsters." BATMAN RETURNS with RODNEY BARNES, STEPHEN BISSETTE, KELLEY JONES, & RAM V -------------------------------- This episode is dedicated to Micheal Richard Bleier (1979 - 2024) -------------------------------- Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravep…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja are joined by Ben Landau-Taylor, a Senior Analyst at Bismarck Analysis. Ben recently published an article in Palladium Magazine about the pervasive problem of fraud in academia. They discussed how fraudulent activities, particularly in medical research, often go undetected due to flawed peer review processes and instit…
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This week on Upstream, we’re dropping the first episode of Logan Bartlett, Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg's newest podcast This Won’t Last. The show is an unfiltered backchannel where they unpack the hype cycles in venture, startup culture, and business. In this episode they discuss Paul Graham’s essay "Founder Mode", AI valuations, th…
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"All I want do to is graduate from high school, go to Europe, marry Christian Slater, and die." Intro song: "So What'cha Want" - Beastie Boys (1992) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - INTRO 3:07 - RAISING CAIN with SEAN O'CONNER 34:11 - BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER with ROBERT OTTONE & CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN 1:20:52 - DR. GIGGLES with SAMM DEIGHAN Click the following link…
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Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg are joined by Omar Shams, the founder of Mutable AI, for a deep dive into Omar’s great piece, The AI Organization. In this conversation, they explore the potential of AI to transform organizational productivity, the limitations of financial metrics in GDP, and AI's role in political processes and societal structures.…
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"Love your dress." THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS with RON RANDALL & STEPHEN BISSETTE Intro song: "Goodbye Horses" by Q Lazzarus (1988) PLEASE CLICK THESE LINKS TO CHECK OUT WHAT MY GUESTS ARE DOING! Ron's website: https://ronrandall.com/ Stephen's website: https://srbissette.com/ Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod …
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Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith are joined by Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-founder of Anthropic. Dario talks about the economics of AI development, the comparative advantage of AI companies like Anthropic, AI safety, and his stance on California's SB 1047 bill. They also discuss the impacts of AI on global power dynamics, competition between the US and C…
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"Counselor! Come out, come out, wherever you are!" Intro Song: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana (1991) SHOW NOTES 0:00 - Intro 2:40 - CAST A DEADLY SPELL with GEORGE SUKARA 34:14 - SUBSPECIES with SEAN O'CONNER & MATT OROZCO 1:09:49 - INTERVIEW WITH TED NICOLAOU 1:38:56 - CAPE FEAR with CHRIS BURNETT 2:14:06 - THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS with A…
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Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, joins Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, and Antonio Garcia Martinez on Moment of Zen in August 2024 to talk about the company's evolution and the broader crypto landscape. Armstrong discusses Coinbase's focus on product development, their efforts in Washington D.C., why he listens to Balaji Srinivasan, and strategies for…
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"I'LL SHOW YOU THE LIFE OF THE MIND!" BARTON FINK with JO KAPLAN & JOHN LANGAN Intro song: "I Typed For Miles" by Jets to Brazil (1998) Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Follow the show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cradle2thegravepod Email the show: http://cradletothegravepod@gmail.com Jo Kaplan's web…
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In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg sits down with Eoghan McCabe who opens up about his journey entering Silicon Valley, leading Intercom, shifting company culture, and becoming politically engaged. This episode offers a frank look at the complexities of building and scaling a tech company, coming back from personal and professional defeat,…
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"Hasta la vista, baby." Intro song: "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood & The Destroyers (1982) TERMINATOR 2 with TARA & CHRIS Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Follow the show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cradle2thegravepod Email the show: http://cradletothegravepod@gmail.com Check out Tara & Chris…
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In this episode of Upstream, we’re releasing an interview from 2021 with Marc Andreessen, Sriram Krishnan, and Aarthi Ramamurthy. They discuss the higher education system's inefficiencies, high costs and lack of competition, and explore innovative education models including cohort-based learning and unbundling education components. Marc shares pers…
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In 1991 your host Erik was 20 years old and still living at home because rent was free! He also started his first band The Poets (what a pretentious name) with his friends Jay and George. When he wasn't busy rocking out he was busy taking his dates to go see the latest horror movie! Intro song: "Enter Sandman" by Metallica (1991) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 -…
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In this episode of Upstream, we revisit a 2020 conversation with Erik Torenberg and Katherine Boyle exploring the intersection of religion and media in this tech-driven world. Katherine discusses her Washington Post article on how San Francisco's tech advancements have largely bypassed religious institutions. They explore the factors behind this ga…
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"We all float down here." Intro song: "Fur Elise" by Ludwig van Beethhoven (1810) 0:00 - INTRO 1:45 - IT with CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN, JUNOT DIAZ, & STEPHEN BISSETTE 1:12:28 - INTERVIEW WITH JOHN CAMPOPIANO THE DIRECTOR OF PENNYWISE: THE STORY OF IT PLEASE CLICK THESE LINKS TO SHOW MY GUESTS SOME LOVE Clay's website: https://claymcleodchapman.com/ Juno…
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Last week, Erik Torenberg sat down with Balaji Srinivasan to discuss the vibe shift to the right in Silicon Valley, particularly after the attempted assassination of President Trump. This episode originally aired in Moment of Zen. They discuss the rising tensions between tech counter-elites and political incumbents, and why tech is at odds with "Am…
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"I'm your number one fan." Intro Song: "Man in the Box" by Alice in Chains (1990) Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Follow the show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cradle2thegravepod Email the show: http://cradletothegravepod@gmail.com SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - INTRO 2:24 - EXORCIST 3 with JON WURSTER 37:23 - T…
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This week on Upstream, we’re releasing a fascinating discussion with economist, professor, and bestselling author Tyler Cowen about how to find talented people. This was recorded in 2022 around the launch of his book 'Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World' co-authored with Daniel Gross. Tyler and Erik discuss s…
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"This whole world's wild at heart and weird on top." ON THE BRINK OF HORROR: Wild at Heart - with guest Lindsay Hallam. Intro song: "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley (1956) Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Follow the show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cradle2thegravepod Email the show: http://cradleto…
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This week on Upstream, we're releasing a 2019 interview with David Gornoski and Erik Torenberg on the Village Global podcast, offering a deep dive into René Girard's Mimetic Theory, exploring its far-reaching societal impacts and surprising connections to ancient rituals and myths. They unpack the concept of mimetic desire and the profound influenc…
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In this week’s episode of Upstream, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss America's future. They cover the 2024 presidential race, the Chevron ruling from the Supreme Court, and the polarization of the education system. Noah and Erik also discuss where wokeness goes from here, and the potential outcomes of integrating more conservatives into the ci…
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"Wanna date?" Intro song: "Roxanne" by The Police (1978) Follow the show on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cradle2thegravepod Follow the show on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cradle2thegravepod Email the show: http://cradletothegravepod@gmail.com CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST CHIP CONRAD'S SITE! https://www.bodytribe.com/about-chip BUY CH…
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At the start of the new decade of the 90's your host Erik was 19 years old, taking some collage courses, hanging out with friends, learning how to play guitar, and delivering pizza. With all that extra tip money he went to a lot of movies this year - some of which are on this list! Intro song: "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC (1990) Follow the show on Inst…
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This week on Upstream, we’re airing an interview with evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein from 2020, originally from the Village Global podcast. They discuss Weinstein's work on evolutionary trade-offs, the intersection of markets and moral progress, as well as future governance. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "UPSTREAM" for 20…
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In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Richard Hanania discuss the surprising support for Donald Trump within Silicon Valley, contrasting it with earlier elections. They also explore reasons behind this shift, such as anti-wokeness sentiments, dissatisfaction with left economic policies, and the Democrats' anti-tech stance. beehiiv: Head t…
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In 2019 Erik Torenberg sat down with Balaji Srinivasan and Glen Weyl to talk about the future of a decentralized world. They cover decentralized governance, politics, voting, and more. This conversation was recorded orginally for Village Global's Venture Stories. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogx…
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In 2020 Erik Torenberg sat down with Mike Solana, then VP at Founders Fund (now the Editor In Chief of Pirate Wires) to go deeper into his commitment to controversial ideas and freedom. He discusses the dynamics of America's culture wars, debating freedom vs. equality, the resurgence of Marxism, and the roots of anti-American sentiment. This conver…
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Todays episode features a conversation between Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discussing the recent angry posts on X from David Austin Walsh, a history postdoc at Yale, and what this controversy says about elite overproduction in the US. They also cover the the rise of right-wing muckrakers, discuss what the conservative movement needs now, and who …
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In this episode of Upstream, we're publishing a session recorded live at The Hill & Valley Forum in May 2024 hosted by Jacob Helberg, and featuring Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures, and Senator Todd Young (R-IN). Khosla and Young dive straight into the most pressing national security concerns regarding the threat of AI. In this techno-economic race,…
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This week on Upstream, Erik sits down with Bryan Caplan to discuss his new book about housing regulation. The conversation touches on political economy, fertility, crime, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://Beehiiv.com and use code "UPSTREAM" for 20% off your first three months. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: …
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This week on Upstream, Erik sits down with Jonathan Haidt to discuss his book The Anxious generation. The conversation covers the effects of social media on teen mental health, culture, politics, education, and more. beehiiv: Head to https://Beehiiv.com and use code "UPSTREAM" for 20% off your first three months. -- This show is produced by Turpent…
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Before I say goodbye to the 80's I've got one more special episode for you! I asked my guests Becky Darke and Stephen Bissette to take all 132 horror movies featured on Cradle to the Grave's Season 2: The 80's and compile their own personal Top 10 lists. Which films made the cut? Hit that play button to find out! Intro song: "Kickstart My Heart" by…
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This week on Upstream, we're releasing an episode from Erik's podcast with Noah Smith, Econ 102. Noah breaks down the economies of the USA, China, Japan, Russia, India, Korea, and more. Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist. For mor…
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