Best Alex Fischer Podcasts (2024)

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Alex Scammon - Head of Open Source Development at G-Research 39:54

3h ago39:54

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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Alex Scammon - Head of Open Source Development at G-Research. We talk about Alex's building of an OSPO at G-Research, and how you need to be intrepid when you do something like that. Alex Scammon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscammon/ G-Research: ⁠https://www.gresearch.com/ Attend the London O…

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Sex, AI and Advertising 1:01:36

14h ago1:01:36

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In this episode Alex, Brian and Troy dive into topics like how AI is changing advertising, the ways tech meets human needs, and the big shifts society might see because of tech. They chat about everything from AI taking over creative jobs to why we still need a human touch in things like art. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morri…

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A brush with... Kapwani Kiwanga 56:51

2d ago56:51

56:51

Kapwani Kiwanga talks to Ben Luke about the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Kiwanga was born in Hamilton, Canada, in 1978 and lives in Paris. She works primarily in sculpture and installation but also with performance, sound and video. She explores what she has called “power asymmetries”, drawing from forgotten or unexpecte…

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The Power Play 1:06:22

13d ago1:06:22

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In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex dive into AI mishaps in Teslas, muse over BuzzFeed's AI pivot, and ponder the future of creativity in tech. They chat about navigating power in the digital age, laugh at media's latest shenanigans, and champion the underdog entrepreneurs shaking things up. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morr…

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Donald Fischer - CEO & CoFounder at Tidelift 45:25

8d ago45:25

45:25

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Donald Fischer - CEO and CoFounder at Tidelift (a new Member of FINOS). We talk about Donald's journey through open source in the 90s to today, paying open source maintainers, and events on the horizon. Donald Fischer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldfischer/ Tidelift: https://tidelift.com/ Ups…

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A brush with... Michael Raedecker 1:00:38

9d ago1:00:38

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Michael Raedecker talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Raedecker, born in Amsterdam in 1963, brings together paint, thread and printed imagery to create canvases pregnant with unsettling and uncanny atmosphere. At …

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Shifting Tides in the Media Business with Axios’s Sara Fischer 59:32

15d ago59:32

59:32

With Alex still on vacation, Axios senior media reporter Sara Fischer joins Troy and Brian to break down the current state of the media business, including why TikTok is winning, the death of aggregation as a competitive advantage, why social media is a major reason women’s sports is one of the hottest segments, The New York Times as an extensible …

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A brush with... Alex Katz 47:04

16d ago47:04

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Alex Katz talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Katz, born in Brooklyn in 1927, is one of the most distinctive and influential painters of recent decades. Since he began making art in the 1940s, he has aimed to pain…

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The Business of Influence with Emily Sundberg 1:11:45

22d ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Emily, Brian and Troy delve into the complex world of influencers and celebrities as they navigate public scrutiny and fame in the digital age. They explore the societal impact of extensive phone use and the rise of influencers creating their own brands. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Sc…

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A brush with… Shahzia Sikander 1:04:35

28d ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Shahzia Sikander talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to musicians and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Sikander, born in 1969 in Lahore, Pakistan, trained in the tradition of Indo-Persian manuscript painting and has used its forms, techniques and language as a launchpad for a…

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Algorithmic Sameness with Kyle Chayka 1:11:37

1M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

In this episode of 'People vs. Algorithms,' hosts Brian Morrissey, Troy Young, and Alex Schleifer engage in a wide-ranging discussion on how algorithms shape our cultural landscape, the future of AI in content creation, and the consequences of a digitally dominated world. They share insights from the Game Developer Conference about the optimism amo…

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Open Source Readiness Strategic Initiative - Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect, FINOS 25:39

1M ago25:39

25:39

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss the FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiative Open Source Readiness (OSR) for banks and financial institutions Rob Moffat: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/⁠ FINOS OSR information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://osr.finos.org/docs/bok/Introduction FINOS OSR re…

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Platform Shifts 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

As Alex says, the ground is shifting more and faster than it has in some time in the tech world, which usually means gaping craters are opened to swallow up media companies. We discuss the Reddit IPO, X apparently pivoting to video – we recorded this prior to Don Lemmon announcing he wouldn’t be launching his show on X after an apparently disastrou…

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Change at CNN and Google 1:22:56

2M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

This week, we discuss how to turn the ship at two very different companies facing different challenges: CNN and Google. At CNN, former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson is looking to reinvent the still very profitable broadcaster into a more nimble, digitally focused operation as its viewership and cultural importance fade. Google is facing its bigg…

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FINOS CCC Strategic Initiative - Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect, FINOS 32:41

1M ago32:41

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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss the FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiative FINOS CCC (Common Cloud Controls). Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FINOS CCC information: ⁠https://www.finos.org/finos-2024-strategic-initiatives FINOS CCC repo: ⁠https://github.com/…

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FDC3 Strategic Initiative - Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect, FINOS 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiatives, and FDC3 (trader desktop interoperability) specifically. Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FDC3 site: https://fdc3.finos.org/ FDC3 repo: https://github.com/finos/FDC3 Take your career to…

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Survivors 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

This week, we're joined by Puck fashion correspondent Lauren Sherman, who gives her view on how to build a career in journalism during what's billed as an "extinction event." Hint: persistence plays a big part. Plus: Troy gets nostalgic about Vice. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleife…

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DDM's Neil Vogel on Navigating Change 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Dotdash Meredith CEO Neil Vogel joins the show to discuss how a publisher reliant on search traffic is back in growth mode, the future of the affiliate business, the impact of generative AI on traffic-dependent publishing businesses, why performance comes before premium in advertising strategies and that time Prince played the Webby Awards. Troy Yo…

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A brush with… Nalini Malani 58:43

2M ago58:43

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Nalini Malani talks to Ben Luke, about her influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Malani was born in Karachi in 1946 and lives and works today in Mumbai. Her work in drawing and painting, performance, video and installation, responds to contemp…

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The New Internet 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

The arrival of AI means the paradigm of searching for information and entertainment will give way to instant delivery. This week, we discuss the implications for the media ecosystem. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip…

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A brush with... Zineb Sedira 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

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Zineb Sedira talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Sedira, born in Paris in 1963 to Algerian parents and based in London since 1986, uses film, photography, installation, sculpture and other media to reflect on memo…

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Blending Realities with Rafat Ali 1:11:55

3M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In this episode Alex, Brian, and Troy, with guest Rafat Ali, discuss the future of technology, focusing on the Apple Vision Pro's impact on work, personal life, and media consumption. They explore its potential to revolutionize how we interact with digital content and the broader implications for traditional media and AI in content creation. Troy Y…

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A brush with... Stanley Whitney 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Stanley Whitney talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Whitney, born in Philadelphia in 1946, makes abstract paintings that feature interlocking rectangles, squares and bands of paint whose intense colours hum with musical reso…

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Game Over 59:46

3M ago59:46

59:46

With an era of digital media ending in chaos, we look ahead to the challenges media companies face in fixing a product that in most instances is far behind the times. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter…

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A brush with... Wilhelm Sasnal 46:29

3M ago46:29

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Polish artist Wilhelm Sasnal talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Sasnal, born in 1972 in Tarnów, Poland, has made one of the most significant contributions to painting in the 21st century. He works with photograph…

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The Gravity of Platforms 54:23

3M ago54:23

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Layoffs at The Los Angeles Times, the end of the road for Pitchfork, and an uncertain future for Sports Illustrated illustrate how digital media is architected to collapse the middle of the media business, leaving a precious few scaled players and many scrappy outfits. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting new…

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CES, Ackman’s War, News App Fails 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

This week we talk CES, the ongoing silliness of the Bill Ackman-Business Insider feud, and why news aggregation apps are the obvious solution in search of a (monetizable) problem. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter…

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Hit Pieces, Fairness, Drugs & VR 57:56

3M ago57:56

57:56

This week, we dig into the latest front into the so-called hit piece. Last week, Business Insider published a pair of stories that dug into the academic record of Neri Oxman, a former MIT professor. Oxman happens to be the wife of Bill Ackman, a powerful activist investor who has been on a campaign against the leaders of top universities, including…

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New Year, New Optimism 1:12:26

4M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

The New Year is maybe the perfect holiday. It’s celebrated by just about every culture and creed. And in a time of great division, we sorta come together around the idea of a new year meaning a new start. And we probably need that. This week, we look at reasons for hope, what lies ahead for AI, the coming legal and regulatory battles with Big Tech,…

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The New SERP, the New Syndication 58:26

4M ago58:26

58:26

Troy and Brian go over some of the lessons of 2023 and look ahead to 2024, starting with the end of the long era of dominance of the search engine results page and the dawn of a new SERP and promise of a new syndication paradigm that's reminiscent of the portal era. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsle…

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Karl Moll - Technical Project Advocate, FINOS 51:11

4M ago51:11

51:11

In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Karl Moll, the newest addition to the FINOS team! Karl is the FINOS Technical Project Advocate, and will play a huge role in the FINOS Community in 2024. We sit down and talk about his developer journey, from poli-sci, to computer sci, to Symphony, and now FINOS - open source vs closed source - a…

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Ep. 055 - Dominate the Fitness Industry: Profit-Boosting Strategies for Gym Owners - Alex Hormozi 1:35:42

4M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Flashback Episode! A rerun from 2020, featuring the first-ever encounter with the now-famous Alex Hormozi, long before his meteoric rise to fame. This is where the revolution began! Summary: Prepare to have your mind blown in this special rerun episode as we revisit the roots of Alex Hormozi's groundbreaking journey. Before the world knew him as th…

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Minisode: Troy and Alex discuss AI 14:16

4M ago14:16

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Troy and Alex kept the conversation going after the recording of last episode. After sharing a "transcendental" experience with Chat GPT, Alex explained why he doesn't want a Cybertruck and Troy is compelled to play GTA 6. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Fol…

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