Best Trung Phan Podcasts (2024)

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369 - KT Nguyen - Crafting a Thriller Novel Around Obsession and Compulsion Disorder 47:20

1h ago47:20

47:20

Join K. T. Nguyen, a former magazine editor whose features have graced the pages of Glamour, Shape, and Fitness, as she shares stories from her life spent navigating the bustling cities of New York, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, San Francisco and working through debilitating OCD. “You Know What You Did” is her debut novel that was just released in Apr…

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178: Peter Thiel on Rogan, Nashville vs. Austin, Bloomberg’s Business & Access Monopolies 1:01:40

2h ago1:01:40

1:01:40

The NIA boys discuss Peter Thiel's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Nashville vs. Austin, Bloomberg’s Business & Access Monopolies Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:06:53) - Meme of the Week (00:13:36) - Nashville vs. Austin (00:23:54) - Peter Thiel on Rogan (00:35:49) - Access Monopolies (00:47:20) - Bloomberg’s Business What Is Not Invest…

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368 - Andrew Lam - Why Do Our Stories Matter? 1:20:37

3h ago1:20:37

1:20:37

Andrew Lam is the author of Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora, which won the 2006 PEN Open Book Award, and East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres. Lam is an editor and cofounder of New America Media, an association of over two thousand ethnic media outlets in America. He was a regular commentator on NPR’s All Things Conside…

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177: Best Olympic Memes, Peacock App Wins, Chipotle vs. Starbucks & Nike’s Struggles 1:12:50

44m ago1:12:50

1:12:50

The NIA boys discuss the Best Olympic Memes, Peacock App Wins, Chipotle vs. Starbucks & Nike’s Struggles Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:28) - Best Olympic Memes (00:17:07) - Peacock App Wins (00:27:07) - Best Moments from the Olympics (00:48:08) - Why 400M is the most painful track event (00:56:28) - Chipotle vs. Starbucks (01:00:21) - Nike’…

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139 - Khiếu Hài Hước (Phần 2) 11:53

15d ago11:53

11:53

139 - Khiếu Hài Hước (Phần 2)

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138 - 5 Điều Hấp Dẫn Của Đàn Ông Từng Trải 14:26

15d ago14:26

14:26

138 - 5 Điều Hấp Dẫn Của Đàn Ông Từng Trải

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137 - Hấp Dẫn Của Đàn Ông Trong Mắt Phụ Nữ 18:30

12d ago18:30

18:30

137 - Hấp Dẫn Của Đàn Ông Trong Mắt Phụ Nữ

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136 - Tình Yêu Thôi Là Không Đủ 11:44

15d ago11:44

11:44

136 - Tình Yêu Thôi Là Không Đủ

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367 - Lan Ho -What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Truly Vietnamese? Exploring the Journey and Vision of the Founder of Fat Miilk Coffee 45:26

5d ago45:26

45:26

Lan Ho is a Vietnamese American who made a bold career change from pharmacist to coffee entrepreneur after being furloughed during the pandemic. She pivoted to pursue her dream and successfully launched Fat Miilk - Chicago's first Vietnamese Robusta-centric coffee company. The brand saw instant global recognition when Bon Appetit listed Fat Miilk o…

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176: Market Mayhem, Yen Carry Trade, Overtourism & Is Google a Monopoly? 1:15:26

6d ago1:15:26

1:15:26

The NIA boys discuss Market Mayhem, Yen Carry Trade, Overtourism, if Google is a Monopoly, and much more Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:18) - Trung’s Euro Trip Recap (00:11:06) - Market Mayhem (00:20:21) - Yen Carry Trade (00:30:10) - Financial Cycles Discussion (00:44:03) - Is Google a Monopoly? (01:05:13) - Overtourism What Is Not Investme…

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366 - Hồng Thảo - Unlocking Philanthropy: How Does the Gates Foundation Give Away Money? 1:39:56

18d ago1:39:56

1:39:56

Hồng Thanh Phương Thảo (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior Program Officer supporting advocacy for the Digital Public Infrastructure and Inclusive Financial Systems teams at the Gates Foundation. Thảo previously held positions in commercial aircraft sales, brand marketing, and international strategy at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Prior to joining the priva…

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365 - Dr. Stefan Bean - Orange County Superintendent of Schools 49:52

12d ago49:52

49:52

Stefan was born as Nam Le Thanh in Saigon in the early 70s of war-torn Vietnam. He was stricken by polio at the age of two, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Due to this debilitating disease, he was soon after abandoned by his parents. He was later discovered sitting on the streets and taken to an orphanage where he was further neglected w…

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175: Ideas That Changed Our Lives (2024) 51:09

13d ago51:09

51:09

The NIA boys discuss ideas that have changed their lives Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:04) - Ideas that have influenced us (00:35:48) - Ideas we’ve change our minds about What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, techn…

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174: ETH ETF Launches, Trump’s Crypto Pitch, The Dollar’s Decline & Building Hardware Unicorns 59:50

20d ago59:50

59:50

The NIA Boys discuss ETH ETF Launches, Trump’s Crypto Pitch, The Dollar’s Decline & Building Hardware Unicorns Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:56) - ETH ETF Launches (00:28:14) - The Dollar’s Decline (00:31:41) - Trump’s Crypto Pitch (00:36:31) - Building Hardware Unicorns What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi &…

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364 - Chef Nguyen Bui + Chef Minh Phan + Gustavo Arellano - The State of Dining 51:48

20d ago51:48

51:48

The Vietnamese podcast goes on the road in person at Chef Nguyen Bui's Buivette, a series of steakhouse dinners in the intimate setting of his loft in the Arts District. Chef Bui, formerly of Rustic Canyon, is joined by two other guests, Minh Phan and Gustavo Arellano. Minh Phan is an art practitioner, chef, founder, and creative director of Michel…

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363 - Mike Tatarski - Journalism in Vietnam Today 1:00:57

28d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Michael Tatarski is an American journalist based in Vietnam. Tatarski is the writer of Vietnam Weekly, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Saigoneer, a Ho Chi Minh City-based English news publication, from 2018 to 2022. Tatarski's reporting has covered Vietnamese culture, politics, and international relations, including the 2019 Trump-Kim Summit in Ha…

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173: 9 things to watch, read & listen to this summer 42:59

1M ago42:59

42:59

NIA boys share their favorite shows, books, and music of the year in this exciting summer 'What to Watch' special!" Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:46) - Things to Watch (00:14:48) - Things to Read (00:26:37) - Things to Listen (00:40:20) - Favorite Movie/TV Show Soundtrack What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi …

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Semiconductors Industry: Going Deep with Mostly Borrowed Ideas (MBI) on TSMC, Texas Instruments, Nvidia, Intel, Hyperscalers, etc 1:14:28

1M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

On his eighth appearance on the podcast, MBI (🇧🇩🇺🇸) joins me to discuss one of humanity’s most impressive achievements: The semiconductor industry. Of course, we can’t talk about everything, and this isn’t meant to be a structured primer (for that, see below). It’s just a mostly unstructured conversation among friends, discussing whatever we find i…

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172: George Mack (Part 2) - UK vs. US, The Office & Lessons from Oasis 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

George Mack joins the NIA boys to discuss UK vs US, The Office, Lessons from Oasis Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:03) - UK vs. US (00:19:01) - The Office (00:27:05) - Oasis Deep Dive (00:47:21) - Best Salesperson Never Look Like Salesperson (00:52:47) - Oasis’s Beef with Radiohead (00:58:09) - Normal Behavior is Forgotten, Weird Behavior’s S…

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135 - [DÀI] Từ Bồi Bàn Thành Giáo Viên RMIT 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

135 - [DÀI] Từ Bồi Bàn Thành Giáo Viên RMIT

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134 - Đó Là Red Flag Đấy!!! (Phần 2) 14:31

2M ago14:31

14:31

134 - Đó Là Red Flag Đấy!!! (Phần 2)

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362 - Mixed Miyagi - Rapper 1:12:53

1M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Originally from Cần Thơ, Vietnam, Mixed Miyagi was raised in Tampa, Florida, where he was captivated by the Hip Hop Culture. As a biracial immigrant, he holds his Nigerian and Vietnamese roots close to his heart. Miyagi expresses his passion for social justice, cultural awareness, lyricism, and clever wordplay. His most viewed music video today, ti…

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171: George Mack: Sticky Ideas vs. Memes, What Makes A Good Name, Presidential Debate & Private Likes 1:08:16

2M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

George Mack joins the NIA boys to discuss Sticky Ideas vs. Memes, What Makes A Good Name, Presidential Debate, Private Likes, and much more Timestamps: 00:00:00) - Intro (00:07:11) - Sticky Ideas vs. Memes (00:14:53) - What Makes A Good Name (00:29:09) - Presidential Debate (00:57:42) - Private Likes (01:04:57) - Meme of the Week What Is Not Invest…

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361 - Trung Nguyen - Some Truth About War 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

Trung Nguyen is a distinguished former Army Ranger, having served with honor in the elite 2/75th Ranger Regiment. With over 14 years of dedicated law enforcement experience, Trung has served across four diverse departments, including suburban Illinois, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Chicago Police Department. His tenure with the Chicago…

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360 - Bob Nguyen - Bad Influence Tattoo 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Bob Nguyen has been a staple of the Vietnamese community since opening the first Vietnamese owned tattoo shop in Orange County, in particular, Little Saigon Westminter California. With over 30 years experience in tattoo artistry, Bob still shows love for the art and its apparent in his work. You can still find him tattooing at his shop aptly named …

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170: Hawk Tuah, Best Meme Days in 2024 & The Economics of Olympics 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

The NIA boys discuss Hawk Tuah, Best Meme Days in 2024 & The Economics of Olympics Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:09:26) - Hawk Tuah (00:13:43) - Monetizing Viral Moments (00:19:43) - Best Meme Days in 2024 (00:31:21) - The Economics of Olympics What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they'…

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359 - NODEY - A Musical Artist Journey from France to Vietnam 1:24:54

2M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Nodey is a dynamic Vietnamese-French music DJ, beatmaker and producer whose beats and melodies transcend borders. In this podcast, we explore Nodey's unique soundscapes, blending traditional Vietnamese music with contemporary French influences. From his rise in the French music scene to his early days in Vietnam, Nodey's story is one of cultural in…

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169: Euro 2024 Memes, Social Media vs. Free Will, Inside Out 2 & Pixar’s History 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

The NIA boys discuss Euro 2024 Memes, Social Media vs. Free Will, Inside Out 2 & Pixar’s History Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:40) - Euro 2024 Memes (00:17:34) - Social Media vs. Free Will (00:54:43) - Inside Out 2 & Pixar’s History What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're findin…

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358 - Erica Kim - How Were Little Saigons in the U.S. Built? 1:33:55

2M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Erica Allen-Kim is an assistant professor of architectural history at the University of Toronto. Erica is the author of Building Little Saigon - This work is an in-depth look at the diverging paths of Vietnamese American communities, or “Little Saigons,” in America’s built environment. Building Little Saigon examines nearly fifty years of city buil…

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357 - Peter "Broke the Habit' 58:46

2M ago58:46

58:46

‘brokethehabit’ or also known as Peter is a Vietnamese-Canadian content creator from Vancouver, BC, CANADA who focuses on heartfelt conversations that resonate with the younger Vietnamese generation. Peter mainly focuses on content that questions the norms he was raised with and isn’t afraid to be a walking example of his own brand. ---------------…

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133 - Đó Là Red Flag Đấy!!! (phần 1) 15:51

2M ago15:51

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133 - Đó Là Red Flag Đấy!!! (phần 1)

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132 - Nghệ Thuật Của Việc Đếch Thèm Quan Tâm - Tóm Tắt Sách 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

132 - Nghệ Thuật Của Việc Đếch Thèm Quan Tâm - Tóm Tắt Sách

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356 - Chef David Nguyen Part 2 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

David Nguyen is a first generation Vietnamese American Cook and Content Creator. His culinary journey started at a young age. Growing up, he'd watch his mom cook to provide for the family—from selling rice plates as a street vendor in Vietnam to cooking for family gatherings. She is his biggest inspiration, and the reason why he cooks today. He's b…

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355 - Hồng Anh Nguyễn - Writer + Director 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Hồng Anh Nguyễn is a queer German-Vietnamese writer, director, and editor currently based in Frankfurt am Main and Ho Chi Minh City. Her short film SAIGON KISS premiered at the prestigious International Short Film Festival Clermont-Ferrand and went on to receive a Special Mention Award by the Queer Jury. Recently, Hồng Anh directed documentaries fo…

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168: Combining AI + Crypto, AI Art, Jerry Seinfeld & The Pursuit of Mastery 1:25:20

2M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

The NIA boys discuss Combining AI + Crypto, AI Art, Jerry Seinfeld & The Pursuit of Mastery Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:06:16) - Jack’s 1 of 1 Sotheby’s auction, St Jude Collab and “Proof of Work” (00:15:42) - Meme of the Week (00:25:28) - Combining AI + Crypto and the “Post Truth” Era (00:53:08) - Jerry Seinfeld & The Pursuit of Mastery Wha…

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167: Erika Ayers Badan on Leading Barstool Sports (former CEO), Building a Career & Finding Talent 54:37

3M ago54:37

54:37

Erika Ayers Badan joins the NIA boys to discuss Barstool Sports, her new book, Nobody Cares About Your Career, Finding Talent, and much more. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:29) - The vision behind Nobody Cares About Your Career (00:04:25) - Why Erika hates Quiet Quitting (00:08:57) - Barstool’s Secret Sauce (00:21:08) - The Influencer Landsc…

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354 - Kevin Boston Cao - Starting From Zero in Hollywood 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Kevin Boston is a Los Angeles-based award-winning director and producer with multiple VMAs/BET nominations. Known for his experience in the entertainment industry, Kevin has produced a diverse range of projects, including music videos, commercials, and films, always with a deep appreciation for storytelling through visual language. Kevin sits in th…

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166: Google AI Overview, Nvidia $3T?, Starbucks Struggles, Chipotle Meme & Trump on Crypto 1:29:16

3M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

The NIA boys discuss Google AI Overview, Nvidia $3T?, Starbucks Struggles, Chipotle Meme & Trump on Crypto Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:47) - Google AI Overview (00:19:34) - Nvidia $3T? (00:34:08) - X AI (00:41:19) - Starbucks Struggles (01:01:44) - Chipotle Meme (01:15:50) - Trump on Crypto What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack …

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353 - Chris Wong + Weiko Lin - Who Composes Music in Vietnamese Films? 1:16:19

3M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

Christopher Wong is a film composer. He is known for his musical scores in Vietnamese theatrical films and independent Asian American films including Journey from the Fall, First Morning and The Rebel. He trained under Academy Award winner Jerry Goldsmith. Weiko Lin has wrote and directed original plays and musicals that have been produced, worksho…

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352 - Minh Ngoc Vu - How a Top Litigator Becomes a Champion for Civil Rights and Accessibility 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

After graduating from law school, Minh spent nearly a decade as a litigator at one of the world’s top law firms, where she handled a variety of cases at all levels of the federal judicial system and before state and federal agencies. In 2001, Minh joined the Department of Justice where she served as Counselor to the Assistant Attorney General for C…

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165: Psychology of Disneyland, ETH ETF?, OpenAI vs. Scarlett Johansson & Red Lobster’s Bankruptcy 1:24:31

3M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

The NIA boys discuss Psychology of Disneyland, ETH ETF?, OpenAI vs. Scarlett Johansson & Red Lobster’s Bankruptcy Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:23) - Psychology of Disneyland (00:09:25) - ETH ETF? (00:26:31) - Meme of the Week (00:35:32) - Why are traditional markets at ATH’s (00:47:52) - Jack’s Sotheby's Auction (00:54:53) - OpenAI vs. Sca…

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351 - Hoang Nguyen - What is the Future of Laser Science? 1:10:06

3M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Hoang Nguyen is a senior laser scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Many of you still have the chance to record and preserve the legacies of your own families. I’ve just begun to sit with families now for interview sessions to record t…

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350 - Viet Thanh Nguyen - Author of The Sympathizer 53:54

3M ago53:54

53:54

Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer is a New York Times best seller and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The novel has been made into an HBO Series, which is now available on streaming. Viet is a University Professor, the Aerol Arnold Chair of English, and a Professor of English, American Studies and Ethnicity, and Comparative Literature a…

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131 - Bạn Sẽ Chọn Sai Người 18:36

3M ago18:36

18:36

131 - Bạn Sẽ Chọn Sai Người

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130 - Đàn Ông - Sức Ép Xã Hội vs Bản Năng 17:44

3M ago17:44

17:44

130 - Đàn Ông - Sức Ép Xã Hội vs Bản Năng

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129 - Những Lỗi Giao Tiếp Khiến Bạn Bị Coi Thường 16:41

3M ago16:41

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129 - Những Lỗi Giao Tiếp Khiến Bạn Bị Coi Thường

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164: Roaring Kitty Back, Gamestop Madness, Jim Simons & Renaissance Technologies and Podcast Growth w/ Zaid Admani 1:15:07

3M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Zaid Admani joins the NIA boys to discuss Roaring Kitty Back, Gamestop Madness, Jim Simons & Renaissance Technologies and Podcast Growth Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:26) - Roaring Kitty Back & Gamestop Madness (00:17:11) - Jim Simons & Renaissance Technologies (00:47:56) - Podcast Growth What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butc…

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349 - Phil Van - Writer/Director 1:19:25

3M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Phillip Van has worked as a commercial and branded narrative content director for over a decade. His projects often highlight the surreal in the everyday, combining an uncanny and dryly humorous tone with dynamic visual storytelling. He’s Vietnamese American and the first on his dad’s side to be born in the US. He grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and Po…

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163: Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast & Berkshire Hathaway After Warren Buffett 1:12:48

4M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

The NIA boys discuss Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast & Berkshire Hathaway After Warren Buffett Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:50) - Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar (00:30:26) - Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast (00:55:59) - Berkshire Hathaway After Warren Buffett What Is Not Investment Advice? Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Tru…

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348 - Supdawk - Content Creator 1:23:20

4M ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Supdawk kicked off in 2020, founded by the dawk going by "Anonymous." This Vietnamese-American, born to refugee parents, was raised in Chicago but now calls Orange County home. It all started as a joke on YouTube back in '07, but by 2020, it turned into a full-on passion. Supdawk got into sharing his unique humor on big-time social platforms, tappi…

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