Have you ever made an impulse purchase on Instagram? Our guest today may have a role to play in it. Antonio García Martínez was part of the team that helped Facebook build its ad engine. He is also the author of Chaos Monkeys—a beautiful memoir of how the startup ecosystem used to be in the early 2010s and what it took to survive it. He was also a …

Welcome to this week's episode of Chingasos Combat Crew! Join us as we dive into the thrilling aftermath of UFC 304, including intense bouts like Manel Kape vs. Mohammad Mokaev, Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze, and Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes. We’ll also tackle the latest UFC fighter PED accusations, upcoming MMA rule changes, and a preview of w…

In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the potential of Kamala Harris as a presidential nominee, President Biden’s legacy, impact of COVID-19 on the economy and inflation, and the recent shifts in U.S. foreign relations and immigration policies. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplog…

Welcome back to another action-packed episode of Chingasos Combat Crew! 🚀 This week, we're diving into the hottest topics in combat sports: 🔹 Conor McGregor News: Conor messages Chandler, hints at a 2024 return, and celebrates his birthday amidst UFC drama. Plus, he's been on fire with his sports betting! 🔹 Hitman: World of Assassination: New missi…

In this episode of Moment of Zen, Balaji Srinivasan sits down with Erik Torenberg to discuss the massive vibe shift in Silicon Valley a week after Trump's near-assassination, tech's emerging role as a counter-elite force, why Biden is president NPC, January 6, and the role of the media. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine …

Welcome back to Chingasos Combat Crew! In this action-packed episode, we dive deep into the latest updates and hottest topics in the world of MMA: CJI Updates: Get the latest from Craig Jones Invitational. UFC 305 Announcements: From Bobby Green vs. Dan Hooker to Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov, we cover all the exciting matchups. Biggest Fluke Win…

In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss China's energy strategy and its broader geopolitical implications. Contrary to popular belief, China is not aggressively pursuing energy independence but remains reliant on imports despite significant domestic oil production. The conversation delves into China's geopolitical strategy, its milit…

Welcome back to the Chingasos Combat Crew! It's time to talk chingasos with a jam-packed episode full of the latest combat news, CJI updates, and juicy UFC drama. Join us as we dive into the highlights and controversies of the week. Episode Highlights: P4P Talk: Dana defends Jon Jones as #1, but do the stats agree? 🥇 Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal: F…

This week, Noah Smith joins Erik Torenberg to 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 civil service through …

Gin Chao from No Limit Holdings joins us today to draw parallels with the evolution of the web and the state of crypto. No Limit Holdings is a venture investment firm that was early to back the likes of Ethena (now valued at $7.5 Billion) and Wynd. Gin's journey into crypto started a decade back with a poker game involving CZ. Prior to starting No …

Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang! Dive into this jam-packed episode of Chingasos Combat Crew as we break down the hottest UFC 303 highlights, jaw-dropping fight announcements, and all the drama from the octagon. From Kai Asakura's rumored championship debut to Kelvin Gastelum's weight mishap, and epic battles like Roman Kopylov vs. Bruno Ferre…

In this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik, Antonio, as well as two friends of the podcast who prefer to stay anonymous, discuss the disastrous Biden/Trump debate and what could happen after. They explore the state of U.S. politics by scrutinizing Joe Biden's controversial debate performance and its implications on his presidency, as well as reactions …

Today, we’re joined by Mike Silagadze, the CEO and founder of EtherFi. Before EtherFi, he was the founder and CEO of Top Hat, a dynamic courseware company for educators. He scaled that to over 500 employees and $60 million in revenue before switching his focus to crypto. Mike was also early to Bitcoin. His first Bitcoin purchase was at 80 cents in …

Welcome back, ChingasosCrew! It's time to talk CHINGASOS! 🌟 In this episode, we've got the full crew here to bring you all the combat news you care about. Here's what's on the agenda: 🔥 CJI vs. ADCC 📰 UFC News: Bobby Knuckles vs. Iskram Aleskarov at UFC Fight Night 📊 WNO24 Results: Breaking down the latest matches 🥋 B-Team MMA: Damien Anderson's fi…

In this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik interviews Richard Hanania about the evolving political landscape in the U.S., focusing on the changing dynamics within both the Republican and Democratic parties. They discuss the influence of big tech, the rise of Trumpism, political polarization, and the intellectual underpinnings of current political ideol…

What is up, combat crew! It's that time again... it’s time to talk chingasos. We hope all the dads out there had a fantastic Father's Day! This week has been nothing short of wild in the combat world. From Conor McGregor's latest drama to impactful UFC roster additions and crazy CJI news, we've got it all covered. Join us as we dive into the latest…

Today on Moment of Zen, Journalist Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry sits with Erik Torenberg to explain the volatile state of French politics following recent European Parliament elections where Macron’s party performed poorly and the National Rally did very well. The conversation offers insights into the broader implications of these political shifts, touche…

Join us on this action-packed episode of Chingasos Combat Crew as we dive into the latest MMA and combat sports news! 🎙️🔥 Topics Covered: Merab Dvalishvili's Hype Train 🚂 Merab's latest video - just as good as the first! Why he needs Sean with him 24/7 - training, weight cutting, and more. The Mightycast with Demetrius Johnson 🎧 Featuring Kade Ruot…

In this episode that originally aired on Upstream, Erik sits down with Balaji Srinivasan to discuss the Fiat Crisis, geopolitics, conspiracies, and the signs of decline for a hyperpower. It was recorded in June of 2023. Balaji is an angel investor, tech founder, philosopher, and author of The Network State. He was formerly the CTO of Coinbase. 🔥 Ap…

It's time to talk chingasos! Welcome back to your one-stop shop for all your combat news. In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the aftermath of UFC 302, with Sean Strickland's controversial split decision win over Paulo Costa and Dustin Poirier's epic walkout and subsequent defeat by Islam Makhachev. Is this the end for Poirier in the octag…

David Sacks is known as a CEO/investor in multiple unicorns, and most recently a media mogul with All-In. In this episode, he sits down with Erik Torenberg to trace his intellectual and political history from his days fighting student activism at Stanford to now. We cover the political and cultural changes in the last 30 years of silicon valley, ho…

All the info you need to fill out your parlay card for UFC 302. All the fight stats all the moneylines to help you make those important decisions. Niko Price vs. Alex Morono Phil Rowe vs. Jake Mathews Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romonov Kevin Hol…

Today, we are joined by one of our portfolio founders, Prasanna Sankar. We have been huge fans and investors in what he has been building with 0xppl. The product helps users know what their friends are doing on-chain. Think of it as Facebook, but for user wallets. Prior to founding 0xppl, Prasanna was involved with building Rippling - a company cur…

Welcome to the Memorial Day special of Chingasos Combat Crew! In this action-packed episode, we salute our veterans and dive into the hottest topics in combat sports: 🔴 Chris Cruz Comedy Special - Get your early bird tickets for Chris Cruz's comedy special at Full Circle Brewery! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-special-starring-chris-cruz-tic…

Today we are airing Erik's interview with Joe Lonsdale, originally published on Upstream in 2023. Joe Lonsdale is the co-founder of Palantir, managing partner at 8VC, and the founder of The Cicero Institute, a nonpartisan policy organization discusses the root causes of educational inequality and homelessness, and argues for competence over culture…

Monad was in the news in April 2024 for raising a little over $225 million. As of publishing, it is the largest venture round round in crypto for the year. But what even justifies that amount of money going into a new network? Why is it even needed?Our latest episode is an hour long conversation with Keone Hon. Prior to building Monad, he spent a d…

In this episode, Carlos Pereira, partner at BITKRAFT Ventures, joins Erik, Antonio and Dan as they delve into the significant transformations within gaming, betting, and combat sports, facilitated by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, emphasizing the groundbreaking integration of cryptocurrency through Web3 gaming. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 f…

Welcome to another action-packed episode of the Chingasos Combat Crew Podcast! 🥋🎙️ This week, we dive into the latest UFC drama, including Khalil Rountree's DHEA scandal, Daniel Cormier's controversial takes, and exciting fight announcements. From Michel Pereira's heroics to epic upcoming matchups and heated fighter feuds, we've got it all! Don't m…

Join us for a special Mother's Day episode where we dive deep into the world of UFC! 🌟 In this action-packed episode, we pay tribute to Art Jimmerson and his pioneering UFC journey, discuss Jon Jones' latest announcement and what it means for his legacy, and analyze Khamzat Chimaev's intriguing new partnership with Michael Venom Page. 🥊 Highlights …

In this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik is joined by Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business and author of the newly released book "The Anxious Generation." They have a comprehensive discussion that touches on the polarization and dysfunction in American politics, the impact of social media on democracy,…

How do you scale as an employee alongside a network that is on its way to a multi-billion dollar valuation? What does it take to go from being an intern to Head of Strategy at a network that has acquired some of the most talented people in Web3? Sankset Shah may have the answers. In today’s episode, he joins us to discuss his journey over the years…

Cinco de Mayo Showww Bust a bro (01:28) · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQqIeaHmPkI&t=208s Merabs got a new video (05:15) · He must’ve heard our suggestions · he’s got new material Craig Jones stirring the No Gi BJJ scene up (06:40) · $1,000,000 prize · two, 16 man divisions, above 170lbs, below 170lbs · Best 32 grapplers on the planet · 2 divisi…

Today we're sharing a recent interview Erik gave to Alex LaBossiere that covers lots of themes we discuss on Moment of Zen - including Erik's views on tech vs. the media, hypocrisy of the elites, risk orientation, and the thesis behind Turpentine. Grow your newsletter with Beehiiv, head to https://Beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your fir…

Welcome to another explosive episode of Chingasos Combat Crew! This week, we’re diving deep into the world of MMA with the latest UFC chisme/news, PGF Season 6 updates, BKFC KnuckleMania 4, and the adrenaline-pumping results from UFC Fight Night. 👊 Featured in This Episode: UFC 300 Recap: Relive the top finishes and discuss your favorite moments. U…

Today’s episode is a debate from Bankless on the opposing viewpoints of Effective Accelerationism (E/ACC) and Effective Altruism (EA). Hosted by Ryan Sean Adams and David Hoffman and featuring Haseeb Qureshi and our own Erik Torenberg, the podcast discusses whether AI progression should be cautiously regulated or aggressively pursued with minimal o…

Our guest for the episode is Austin Adams from Anagram . We discuss the reasons for Solana’s congestion, fixes that have already gone live, and other measures in the works that will further alleviate the problem. We also discuss the highly anticipated Firedancer client and the state of L2s on Solana. Austin also helps us keep up to speed on the dev…

🔥 This week, we're diving deep into the most electrifying events in the combat sports world! Join us as we cover the latest UFC news, intriguing fighter rivalries, and unexpected callouts. 🔥 In This Episode: Max Holloway vs. Illia Topuria: The tension is building! We break down the latest beef between Holloway and Topuria and what this means for th…

In this episode, Mike Rainbow (co-founder of Rainbow wallet) joins Erik, Dan, and Antonio as they dive into crypto's future. The conversation was prompted by the thesis that innovative social protocols like Farcaster are co-evolving with crypto wallets as onramps or a portal to web3. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https:…

👊 Welcome back to Chingasos Combat Crew, your ultimate source for all things combat sports! Dive into our UFC 300 hangover episode as we break down the thrilling events and epic battles from one of the most anticipated cards in UFC history. Let's get into the action! LFG! 🌟 In This Episode: UFC 300 Aftermath: We dissect the explosive outcomes, incl…

Bryan Johnson joins Antonio Garcia Martinez and Erik Torenberg on Moment of Zen 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. If you…

Sunny Aggarwal from Osmosis labs joins us in this episode to discuss the emergence of L2s, meme-assets, and the future of shared security. Sunny was an early member of the team behind Cosmos and is currently a co-founder of Osmosis labs. He joins us to share how his career has evolved over the past three cycles, what he has learned along the way, a…

🔥 Welcome to Chingasos Combate Crew - Your Ultimate Source for Combat Sports News! 🔥 In this week's explosive episode, we're gearing up for UFC 300 with a full breakdown of the fights you can't miss! Plus, get the inside scoop on Jon Jones's latest shenanigans, Kade Ruotulo's MMA debut, and more. 👊 Highlighted Topics: UFC 300 Preview: The Top 6 Fig…

Li Jin joins Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, and Antonio Garcia Martinez. Li is the co-founder of Variant Fund and a prolific writer. This episode dives deep into crypto, web3, memecoins, and the attention economy thesis. They cover the direction of techno-capitalism and its impact on politics, decentralization, and the cultural differences between Ame…

Today, we are joined by Vishwa from Anera Labs. From setting up a fund of funds to running a fintech company and using ChatGPT to enter crypto hackathons - this is a unique tale. One that captures the soul and spirit of crypto. He joins us today to explain the emerging market for intents and the role they would play for UX in the years to come. Alo…

"👊 Welcome to Chingasos Combat Crew - your ultimate destination for the latest and greatest in UFC and MMA! 🥊 🚨 In this action-packed episode, we're unpacking the most electrifying UFC news, ADCC West Coast Trials results, and fiery updates that are too hot to handle! 🚨 🌟 Don't miss our in-depth analysis, expert insights, and fiery debates on the c…

Curtis Yarvin returns to Moment of Zen to talk media, regime change, censorship, and the future role of platforms like X and Reddit in reputation capital structures. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen — now through April 15th NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. – SPONSORS…

Hello,We are joined by Arjun Chand from LiFi today to discuss all things bridges. They have grown into an ecosystem handling close to $20 billion today. As the number of blockchain ecosystems increase, bridges will become crucial infrastructure enabling the movement of money between them. LiFi is a dominant player facilitating SDKs for developers l…

Welcome to our latest episode of Fight Talk, where we dive deep into the thrilling world of mixed martial arts. From the latest UFC buzz to the biggest upsets, we’ve got it all covered! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more combat sports content. @chingasoscrew Intro: Welcome Awesome Edit : @Vidgeo, Conor at it again https://www.youtu…

In this episode, Dan, Erik and Antonio discuss Don Lemon’s interview with Elon Musk, the Dune 2 and Napoleon releases, polyamory, the Apple antitrust case, and fatherly advice. Happy birthday Antonio! If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen -- now through April 15th NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind fl…

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