Best Contact Poker Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 248 - Defi Rundown - The Lost Episode 2:20:28

3+ y ago2:20:28

2:20:28

Decentralized Finance: The future of cryptocurrency. It's time for Karim and spearhead the CryptoBasic breakdown of this space in the longest episode that CryptoBasic has ever recorded. We go over everything from Liquidity Farming, to Rug Pulls, and more. This episode spent nearly 6 months on the shelf. It's something of a swan song for the CryptoB…

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Evernote Founder Wants to Save Us from Boring Video Calls 1:23:01

4y ago1:23:01

1:23:01

Our new hyperconnected lifestyles have revealed weaknesses in the technology we use every day. But new problems lead to new solutions. That’s where innovation comes from. Phil Libin is probably best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Evernote. These days he heads up a company called All Turtles, whose latest project mmhmm wants to save us al…

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Inside Facebook's Ambitious Plan To Build Out the Next Dimension 1:02:57

4y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Facebook has ambitious plans for virtual reality. And Andrew “Boz” Bosworth is in charge of it all. He says we’ve only scratched the surface of how VR and AR technology will transform society. So what does that future look like? How do you make virtual interaction feel as natural as in-person interaction? How do you prevent harassment, without proh…

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Episode 247 - It's time for Sushi... swap. 1:15:27

4y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Hello everybody and welcome to the Crypto Basic Podcast! Now, before you start rage-tweeting us, we know we've been away for quite some time, but people need vacation, and we're definitely people. Besides vacation though, we decided that the Crypto Basic Podcast will be releasing episodes less often, but with more concise and in-depth information. …

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Episode 246 - Crypto Scams through Tik Tok? 50:50

4y ago50:50

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Welcome to the Crypto Basic Podcast! Joining you are Brent "Pump and Dump" Philbin, Adam "The TikToker" Levy, and Karim "You guys are insane" Baruque. Our issue for today is a call to action posted on TikTok, that urges users to invest 25$ in dogecoin en masse, leading to artificial inflation of its price, AKA a pump and dump. We discuss its implic…

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Episode 245 - Where are they now? 1:01:29

4y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Welcome to another episode of the Crypto Basic Podcast! Today the gang is doing a self-reflective session on our predictions and critique of various coins and projects throughout the time the podcast has been active. How did we do in making judgments and assumption on projects such as Substratum, Kucoin, Bitcoin Hex, Tether, Divi, Dragonchain and o…

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Surveillance Tech & Biased AI: The ACLU Fights Back 1:05:24

4y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

What happens to our civil liberties when an algorithm is used by law enforcement to make an arrest? Even more concerning, what happens when that facial recognitiontechnology is racially biased? As we enter an age of ubiquitous surveillance, it’s minorities - especially people of color - who are disproportionately affected. The ACLU has recently fil…

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Episode 244 - Notes on the Federal Reserve 41:15

4y ago41:15

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Welcome to the Crypto Basic Podcast! We'd been gone for a little while (blame our editor and his "exams", yeah right) but we're back and this week we're talking about the big ol' Fed, which announced that it will start buying individual corporate bonds. What does that mean for the economy and the banking system? What the hell are SMFCCs and SPVs? A…

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The Future of Mindfulness, Love... and High-Stakes Poker 51:24

4y ago51:24

51:24

We’re bringing you three interviews from the first at-home edition of the Collision tech conference. Laurie chats with Headspace Co-founder and CEO Rich Pierson about the importance of mindfulness and how to live in the present amidst global uncertainty. Match.com CEO Hesam Hosseini and Plenty of Fish CEO Malgosia Green discuss how COVID-19 has tra…

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Episode 243 - Bitmain Coup? 36:00

4+ y ago36:00

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Welcome to the CryptoBasic Podcast! This time around we don't go over a lot of things - we just focus on the basics, the important info, the headlines. Kung Fu, private militias, corporate coups, you know, the good stuff. If this sounds weird to you, tune in to find out what the heck has been going on with Bitmain and how the crypto space can somet…

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It's Time to Finally Fix Tech’s Diversity Problem 43:05

4+ y ago43:05

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It's no secret to anyone: Tech has a major diversity problem. And it's not getting better. How do we finally start making the necessary changes to fix the glaring inequity in Silicon Valley? How do we change the makeup of board members, make companies more diverse, and start putting our money where our mouth is? Venture Capitalist Sarah Kunst is so…

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Episode 242 - US Monetary Outlook 1:17:10

4+ y ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Today the gang's all here, gathered around the fireplace, eating metaphorical marshmallows as papa Karim, our resident economist, busts out the spit facts. We're going over the current economic state of the US, monetary strategies, how they affect economies and trade between them, and much, much more. So, grab a stick, poke a marshmallow and relax …

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Free Speech: The Firestorm Tech Can No Longer Afford to Ignore 47:32

4+ y ago47:32

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We are living through pretty surreal times... Most of the country is still shut down due to COVID-19. Over the last few days we’ve seen protests and riots across the country following the police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man. All while Facebook faces a crisis of its own: internal and external revolt in response to the company’s inac…

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Episode 241 - Contact Tracing: A Crypto Solution to the Pandemic? 47:03

4+ y ago47:03

47:03

Welcome to another episode of the Crypto Basic Podcast, where today we’ll be talking about -surprise surprise- the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s not a random commentary episode though, no general rambling, but a discussion on what we think might be a possible solution for the coronavirus crisis: Contact Tracing. Decentralized, blockchain based, anonymous…

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Episode 11 - Computer Science: Major, Prospects, Insights & Future 38:19

4+ y ago38:19

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If you're interested in majoring in Computer Science, or the just Computer Science field in general, then this episode is for you! We discussed our experience majoring in Computer Science so far and how our university arranged the curriculum. We also discussed the field's prospects according to the present situation, gave insights to upcoming Compu…

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Episode 10 - Quarantine Life, Online Learning & Ranting 29:39

4+ y ago29:39

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It's been a long time since the last episode was uploaded and a lot has happened since. This episode will talk about my personal experience with quarantine, having to deal with online learning and rants in that domain. To cope up with quarantine, I shared my method of staying productive and shared tips to deal with quarantine.…

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Episode 240 - Could you get paid in Bitcoin to... walk? 34:36

4+ y ago34:36

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_Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of late capitalism, where the labor theory of value is VIOLENTLY becoming obsolete, because now you might be able to get paid in cryptocurrency to perform tasks such as walk, talk, cook (for yourself), throw a tennis ball against the wall, or even just exist. Wow. Tune in to hear the guys talk about s…

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Episode 239 - The most common crypto noob mistakes 58:39

4+ y ago58:39

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Welcome to the Crypto Basic Podcast! Today the gang is in a talkative mood and goes on tangents on several issues, but we're focusing on some stuff like Brent's BIG crypto mistake (tune in to find out) and what similar mistakes you should look out for, Adam's dating life, post-covid bailouts, cruise ships and more. Press play! It's a good one.…

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Episode 238 - Should you trust Binance? 1:02:56

4+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Welcome to the show people! Today the gang assesses a hot topic - a user claimed on reddit that Binance "took" money from him and it blew up. Even CZ commented and got blasted. Also, we take a look at an admittedly cringy article listing the "7 deadly sins of CZ". What a day. Tune in now! Relevant Links: Reddit user calls out Binance for "accidenta…

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Episode 237 - Interview with Nathan Sexer and Sebastien Borget of The Sandbox 41:24

4+ y ago41:24

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Today Adam is joined by Nathan Sexer and Sebastien Borget from The Sandbox, a community-driven platform where creators can monetize voxel ASSETS and gaming experiences on the blockchain. Tune in to learn what their goals are, what amazing partnerships they've managed to secure and how they're planning to bring blockchain gaming to the forefront. Ch…

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Jared Geller on Creativity in Chaos 1:16:56

4+ y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

You probably know Joseph Gordon-Levitt as an actor from films like Looper, Snowden, and 500 Days of Summer. But he’s also an entrepreneur. In 2005, Joe and his brother started HitRECORD -- it was a simple website where he could post things he was making. In 2010 he opened it up. He and his friend Jared Geller turned HitRecord into an online platfor…

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Episode 236 - How would the world perform during a pandemic under blockchain? 43:53

4+ y ago43:53

43:53

Welcome to the show! Today the gang goes over a very interesting scenario found on twitter - what would the world look like during this pandemic, but with blockchain? Would we be better or worse off? We've got a few thoughts on that. Tune in to find out! Notes: Some of the interesting points from the thread: Here's the post from Ownejj and some quo…

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Episode 235 - Oil goes negative! How, why and what it tells us. 39:02

4+ y ago39:02

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Welcome to the Crypto Basic Podcast! This time around we're going over a truly unexpected turn of events which baffled even the most economically savvy of us (Karim. That's just Karim.) Oil went negative! A never before seen event, we try to make sense of it and pose the important questions: 1. What the hell? 2. What's the reason? 3. What will the …

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TaskRabbit Founder: Finding Opportunity in Uncertainty 1:06:53

4+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

The 2008 recession was a devastating time for many Americans. But amidst the chaos, it was also the breeding ground for a new creative class: Developers who coded their visions into reality. Uber and Lyft redefined transportation, Airbnb shook up the travel industry, and TaskRabbit helped pave the way for the gig economy. In many ways, the uncertai…

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Episode 234 - Safe Haven Performance in the Age of Bitcoin 37:05

4+ y ago37:05

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Welcome to the Crypto Basic Podcast! This time around we're going over one of the hottest topics of today, given the obvious circumstances: what's the safest way to handle assets during the coronavirus economic crash? What assets provide the most security, and could Bitcoin, as the flagship of the cryptoverse, be one of them? All of the above and m…

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Episode 233 - Are Tether, Libra, and other Stablecoins a threat to Fiat? 39:05

4+ y ago39:05

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Stablecoins are a part of the crytpocurreny space for better or for worse. What happens in a future where more people are using digital assets? What does the stablecoin environment do to the US Dollar? Are stablecoins like Tether and Libra a systemic threat to fiat currency? These questions are investigated by the Crypto Basic Podcast team - what p…

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Covid-19 Has Made Us Slaves to Tech: Will We Ever Escape? 46:33

4+ y ago46:33

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For a long time, we tried to limit our screen time. But now we’ve gone all in. We’re living in isolation, more reliant than ever on technology for human connection. So let’s look at technology through a more philosophical lens: Are we now slaves to our devices? Could tech companies use the same persuasion tactics they use to get us to click... to h…

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Let’s Talk About Sex (During a Pandemic) 46:05

4+ y ago46:05

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All around the world, people are now living in isolation. Many of us are confronting this experience alone. Physical interaction is now a liability. What does this mean for one of humanity’s most important forms of connection — sex? And how can we continue to meet our fundamental need for intimacy during these times? Laurie looks at what all this o…

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Episode 232 - Blockchain adoption cases review, 11 New York lawsuits against crypto companies, and more. 51:30

4+ y ago51:30

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Welcome to this week's Crypto Basic News episode! Tune in to listen to the gang talk about the progress of blockchain adoption, Cryptopia's big win in court, new lawsuits against 11 crypto companies in new York and much more! Rapid Fire Reddit may be devising a point system on the blockchain Redditor MagoCrypto posted the video, which is a walkthro…

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Episode 231 - Microsoft's new crypto mining system patent, 2 year anniversary of Banano, and more. 1:06:29

4+ y ago1:06:29

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Hi all! Welcome to this week's edition of Crypto Basic News. This time around we're going over Microsoft's new crypto mining patent, an April fools guessing game, celebrating Banano's 2 year anniversary, and more. Tune in! Rapid Fire Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad tweeted something regarding the current state of the economy Ethereum-b…

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"People Ahead of Profit:" How to Lead in Uncertain Times 55:03

4+ y ago55:03

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Jerry Colonna is fondly known as the CEO whisperer. He coaches some of the world's biggest entrepreneurs - like the former CEO of Etsy and the folks who started Gimlet Media. He helps business leaders navigate uncertainty and chaos. At a time when the coronavirus crisis is devastating the economy and millions of people's lives have been changed for…

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Episode 230 - Senators dumping stocks after corona briefing, Steemit devs fork into Hive, and more. 1:10:53

4+ y ago1:10:53

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Welcome to another edition of Crypto Basic News! Our editor is SO busy in quarantine that he forgot to post this episode so you're getting it with a few days of delay. We still love him though. He may or may not be the one writing this description. Anyway, today we're talking about shady senators dumping stocks after a private coronavirus briefing,…

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Quarantine Diaries 37:42

4+ y ago37:42

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While we all stay inside, each one of us is living our own story. Many of us are coping with the painful realities of a society in isolation. Jobs lost. Weddings canceled. Loved ones sick, or worse. We are confronting a new reality, and an uncertain future. First Contact host Laurie Segall has been in quarantine for weeks, and she’s been thinking a…

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Episode 229 - Tezos into digital card games, MakerDAO smart contract "theft", and of course, CoronaRants. 1:14:49

4+ y ago1:14:49

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Hello and welcome to Crypto Basic News! This week we're cozying up in quarantine, staying calm and collected, and we're talking about all kinds of stuff like Tezos getting into digital card games, millions of dollars being usurped through the MakerDAO smart contract mechanism, and of course, we talk COVID-19, from its health risks to its massive po…

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It’s "Boss Level Mode” Time: Remote Work Pioneer Matt Mullenweg On Staying Productive 37:04

4+ y ago37:04

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Workouts between calls. Meditation apps. A desk candle to boost productivity. Work-from-home hacks for all of us, as we self-isolate and practice social distancing to slow the spread of Coronavirus. Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress and Automattic, was an early evangelist of remote work. Back in the early 2000s, many of his first hires at Wordpr…

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Episode 228 - 101: Kyber with Loi Luu 40:42

4+ y ago40:42

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Welcome to another 101 episode, where we go over the basic aspects of a crypto project in order to get an insight into what it is and how it works. This time around, we're taking a look into Kyber with the help of Loi Luu, CEO and co-founder of the project! Loi is a researcher working on cryptocurrencies and the CEO of Kyber Network, an on-chain li…

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Ev Williams on Coronavirus and the 'Extreme' Tech of the Future 1:09:41

4+ y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Ev Williams is the entrepreneur behind Twitter, Blogger, and publishing platform Medium -- three companies that helped shape the modern Internet. As we grapple with the impact of Coronavirus, these digital platforms are playing an even larger role in our ability to connect with one another. Ev weighs in on how all our lives could change in the shor…

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