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Upstream is where host Erik Torenberg goes deeper with the world's most interesting thinkers to map the constellation of ideas that matter across tech, culture, and politics. On this season of Upstream, you'll hear from Marc Andreessen, David Sacks, Balaji Srinivasan, Sam Harris, Joe Lonsdale, Katherine Boyle, and more. Upstream is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co
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Legion of Skanks has been called "The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth" and the hosts and creators wouldn't want it any other way! Stand up comedians and real-life best friends Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith host their weekly "podcast party" from The Stand NYC where they discuss anything and everything in a hilarious and extremely uncensored way. The "Skanks" consistently raise the bar on filth and depravity. The goal of the show isn't to educate, but rather to make you piss ...
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Pastors Erik and Michelle West have devoted over 25 years to the call that God has placed on their lives for full time ministry. Pastor Erik and Michelle graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in June of 1994. Shortly after they returned to Alabama where they've been teaching God's word and demonstrating the power of His love to people everywhere. Here at Grace Life, we believe that Jesus is the single and complete sacrifice for all sin, for all time. It was a perfect sacrifice by a perf ...
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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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Comedians Sam Hyde & David Lucas join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss the assassination attempt on Trump, three recent celebrity deaths, and Dave witnessing a Luis incident at the airport. Plus, the guys celebrate core values with the Three R's, and play a round of "Who's Most Justified...?"! All This and More, ONLY on Th…
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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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Comedians Andrew Schulz & Maddy Smith join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss how to act when you're on the jumbotron, the worst thing you can say to Big Jay, and getting pranked by Ari Shaffir. Plus, the gang gets WILD with a brand new segment, "Skank 'N Out." All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, …
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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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Comedians H. Foley & Kevin Ryan from Are You Garbage Podcast & Colum Tyrrell join Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez to celebrate July 4th with stories about BBQs and Fireworks! Plus, the AYG boys help determine who is more garbage between Luis and Jay. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air Date…
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Comedians Justin Silver & Aaron Berg join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to set the record straight with a double lie detector test! Does Luis really deserve ridicule from Jay for being attracted to waitress 2? Is Justin Silver really gay for Tim Butterly? All This and More ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF…
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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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Comedians Sal Vulcano & Tim Butterly join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to put Sal in the hot seat on the Legion of Skanks Lie Detector, and play a round of Impractical Skanksters. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air Date: 06/18/24 Support our sponsors! Go to YoKratom.com, ho…
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Comedians Ari Shaffir & Mark Normand join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to play LEGION OF DRINKS as they attempt to determine who would be a better father between Ari and Mark. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air Date: 06/11/24 Support our sponsors! Fans over the age of 21, h…
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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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Comedians Erik Griffin, Kerryn Feehan, and Robert Kelly join Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Smith to discuss the various gay flags, Luis’ most recent incident with an Uber driver (caught on camera!), and the first three entries into the Skankfest Ugliest Person Golden Ticket Contest. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The Le…
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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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Comedians Yannis Pappas & Steve Rannazzisi join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss Dave's experience at the Libertarian National Convention, the dirtiest people in the world, Memorial Day, and getting on WorldStar. Plus, the gang plays a round of "Whose Life is it Anyway?" All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcas…
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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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Comedians Harland Williams, Kim Congdon, & Zac Amico join Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez to explore Big Jay's similarities to Bing Bong from Inside Out, and discuss being starstruck by celebrities, and what's available on Rent-A-Center. Plus, the gang plays a rapper themed round of "Who's Most Justified...?"! All This and More, ONLY on The Most…
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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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Comedian Jim Norton joins Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss Golden Ticket Contests for this year’s Skankfest, another gun in the butt bet, and the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air Date: 05/14/24 Support our sponsors! Fans over …
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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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We present you with a classic Legion of Skanks episode from Skankfest Vegas 2022, with comedians Whitney Cummings and Joe DeRosa joining Big Jay Oakerosn, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to meet the Small D*ck Contest Golden Ticket Winner. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Support our sponsors! Fa…
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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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Comedians Brad Williams & Colum Tyrrell join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss terrible life hacks, a comedy club employee who left his job over fear of little people, and stalkers in the comedy scene. Plus, Big Jay faces his lifelong fear of cuticles with his first ever professional manicure. All This and More, ONLY on The…
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This week on Upstream, Nathan Labenz of The Cognitive Revolution podcast and Brian Chau, a machine learning engineer who recently founded the Alliance for the Future, talk about Brian's efforts in Washington, D.C. to influence AI policy based on informed AI optimism. After their conversation, Nathan and Erik chat about the AI landscape. Access glob…
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Comedians Mark Normand, Joe DeRosa, & Zac Amico join Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Smith to discuss DeRosa's skankfest shenanigans and Luis' all time preachiest twitter posts. Plus, the gang celebrate's Dave's birthday with political talk! All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air Date: 04/23/24 Support…
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This week on Upstream, we’re releasing an episode from Turpentine’s show Live Players with Samo Burja. Erik and Samo discuss China’s universities and the future of China’s elites. 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. -- This show …
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Comedians Ari Shaffir & Jared Freid join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss 30 Hits of Acid Guy's continued obsession with Luis, Ari's viral romantic story from The First Date Podcast. Plus, Ari hosts a Passover seder for the Skanks. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air …
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This episode was initially recorded before a live audience in 2018. Erik talks with Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan about the history of money and centralization and why crypto has the potential to fulfill the promise of the internet. Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com …
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Comedians Jordan Jensen and Aaron Berg join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss Jordan's upbringing, review the new Road House, react to the final episode of "Quiet on Set," and discover Drake's dad. All this and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!! Air Date: 04/09/24 Support our sponsors…
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This week on Upstream, Erik is joined by Nathan Labenz and Noah Smith for a deep dive on how AI will impact job markets, the social contract, and the role of the government. 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. -- RECOMMENDED PODC…
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Comedians Nick Mullen and Mike Recine join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith to discuss pranks gone horribly wrong and react to the recent news of conjoined twins Abby and Brittany getting married. Plus, the gang celebrates Luis' birthday with a very special cake. All this and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEG…
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This weeks EDU from Joseph Morris is included at the start of this episode. Skip to 9:30 if you wish to get straight to the message but the EDU is highly recommended. To hear more from Joseph Morris connect with him here http://edu.josephmorris.com/ All our links in one place: linktr.ee/glcjemisonDownload The GLC App get.theapp.co/mssr…
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