Best Barbarians At The Gate Podcasts (2025)

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The Challenges of Foreign Reporting in China: An In-Depth Discussion with Jane Perlez 34:56

1h ago34:56

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In this episode of 'Barbarians at the Gate,' hosts Jeremiah Jenne and David welcome Jane Perlez, former Beijing bureau chief for the New York Times, to discuss the evolving challenges of reporting from China. Jane shares her experiences from her tenure in Beijing (2012-2019), where she served as bureau chief for the New York Times. She describes th…

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Love Hurts So Good: 'Heart Eyes' Perfects Genre-Blending + LA Fires & A Busy July 2025 1:08:18

7d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, Chris and Joe catch up on the LA fires, the 2025 Oscar nominations, big trailer releases like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Jurassic World: Rebirth, as well as questionable marketing decisions spoiling films like Abigail and Companion in their trailers and even their posters. Why do they do this?! We also hig…

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DeFi Decoded - Trump's Tariff Tantrum Tosses Cold Water on Crypto Rally (for now) 35:36

8d ago35:36

35:36

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the current macroeconomic landscape and its impact on crypto, recent regulatory updates from Washington, the potential establishment of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Ethereum's loss of Ultra-Sound Money status after the Dencun network upgrad…

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DeFi Decoded - Building a Next-Generation Decentralized Exchange with Darius Tabai of Vertex 42:09

15d ago42:09

42:09

Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Darius Tabai, Co-Founder and CEO of Vertex Protocol. Listen in as they discuss Darius' background and crypto journey, what perp exchanges are and how the cash-and-carry trade works, the role Vertex fulfills within the crypto ecosystem and its key differentiators, the evol…

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From the Archives: Xi Built This City 38:41

16d ago38:41

38:41

Happy Year of the Snake! In this archive episode from January 2024, we chat with Andrew Stokols, who is researching varieties of digital urbanism globally, with an emphasis on China. We briefly compare notes on the urban development of Beijing in the 21st century, including the contradictions between Beijing as a technologically advanced urban cent…

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DeFi Decoded - Ethereum at a Crossroads, with Dr. Friederike Ernst of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay 44:35

21d ago44:35

44:35

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis. Listen in as they discuss how Friederike first got into crypto ten years ago and her journey in the space since then, what Gnosis is building and why the team views it as middleware, Gnosis’ transformation ove…

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DeFi Decoded - DeFAI Decoded? How AI is Shaking up DeFi with Eric Chen of Injective 36:45

29d ago36:45

36:45

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Eric Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Injective Labs. Listen in as they discuss the convergence of crypto and AI, Eric’s background and journey into the space, Injective’s inception and its current status, the emerging decentralized finance artificial intelligence (DeFAI) sec…

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Shalama: An Epic Story of Family, Community, and Survival in Republican-era China 33:32

1M ago33:32

33:32

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Jean Hoffman Lewanda back to the podcast to discuss her new book, Shalama: My 96 Seasons in China, published by Earnshaw Books. Listeners may recall Jean's previous appearance, where she shared insights about her father, Paul Hoffman's memoir, Witness to History: From Vienna to Shanghai—A Memoir of Escape…

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DeFi Decoded - 2025 Crypto Predictions Bonanza! 32:46

1M ago32:46

32:46

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss their eight 2025 crypto predictions, covering the stablecoin market, decentralized perpetual derivative exchange volumes, onchain trading relative to CEXs, total Ethereum layer two revenue, a potential Ethereum revenge rally, the tokenized gold …

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2025 Golden Globes Recap: 'The Brutalist' & 'Emilia Pérez' Win Big + Our Personal Favorites 1:13:06

1M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

This episode of HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER: we ring in the new year by discussing the 2025 GOLDEN GLOBES! We talk the highlights, the lowlights, and everything in between. We share our favorite films of 2024, and even provide our BOLD predictions for the year to come.By Chris & Joe

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DeFi Decoded - Rewriting the Rules of Wall Street with Carlos Domingo of Securitize 47:09

2M ago47:09

47:09

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Carlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of Securitize. Listen in as they discuss Carlos' background and journey into the space, his experience launching SPiCE VC in 2017, the conversations he's had over the years with traditional financial giants like BlackRock…

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Where have all the American China Experts Gone? 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

In this episode, we invite Rory Truex, an associate professor at Princeton University, to discuss a recurring issue on the podcast: the plight of the US-China academic exchange and the urgent need to attract more American scholars to do research in China. Despite the recent revival of several American academic programs in China, the post-COVID numb…

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Holiday Nostalgia Anniversaries: 'The Santa Clause' & 'Christmas Vacation' Remind Us of the Magic 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Happy Holidays! We celebrate the magic of Christmas by highlighting two of the very best movies in the genre: The 30th Anniversary of 'The Santa Clause' and the 35th Anniversary of Christmas Vacation. We chat about their impact, our nostalgia and how do they stack up today! We also get deep into the current fight between the WGA and the use of AI f…

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DeFi Decoded - Making Gold Cool Again with Deven Soni and Sunny Ray of Matador Technologies 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guests Deven Soni, CEO and Chairman, and Sunny Ray, President, of Matador Technologies. Listen in as they discuss gold’s characterization as “dad’s asset” and how blockchain could make it cool again, Matador’s strategy to unite Bitcoin and gold, ongoing development on the Bitc…

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DeFi Decoded - Barbarians at the Gate: XRP Army Shows Up 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the core drivers behind XRP’s flippening of Solana this week, Ethereum’s sudden outperformance relative to Bitcoin and the strengthening ETH-to-BTC ratio, the "hot ball of money" in crypto and where it may rotate next, the rise of dino coins and…

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DeFi Decoded - Dying on ETH MAXI Hill - The Bull Case for Ethereum 36:33

3M ago36:33

36:33

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the arguments fueling bearishness on Ethereum, key reasons to be bullish, Solana and which network could be the 'Solana Killer' this cycle, why the PumpFun memecoin launchpad received so much backlash this past week, their willingness to die on …

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Laws of the Land: Feng Shui in Chinese History 41:34

3M ago41:34

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In this episode, hosts Jeremiah Jenne and David Moser speak with MIT professor Tristan Brown about his award-winning book Laws of the Land: Feng Shui and the State in Qing Dynasty China. Brown reveals how Feng Shui was far more than just the art of furniture arrangement or grave placement - it was a sophisticated system of environmental management …

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DeFi Decoded - Let’s Talk About SX, Baby! With Andrew Young of SX Network 48:22

3M ago48:22

48:22

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with Andrew Young, Co-Founder and CEO of SX Network. Listen in as they explore Andrew’s background and journey into crypto, the inefficiencies in traditional sports betting that inspired him to start SX, the advantages of SX over centralized betting exchanges, its revenue model, its narrow…

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Fall Box Office Smörgåsbord: 'Wicked' & 'Gladiator 2' Give Cinephiles Plenty To Devour 57:45

3M ago57:45

57:45

HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! We're back to discuss the second-coming of last Summer's "Barbenheimer"..."GLICKED"! Yes, both 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator 2' release this coming weekend, and we saw them both early! Does 'Wicked' match the ridiculous hype? And is 'Gladiator 2' a worthy successor to the Best Picture original? We discuss all this, as well as Joe's ea…

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DeFi Decoded - Web3 for Business and the Enterprise with John Wu of Ava Labs 37:28

3M ago37:28

37:28

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest John Wu, President of Ava Labs. Listen in as they discuss John’s journey from traditional finance to crypto, the potential for tokenization in financial services and accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide, the next big assets that will be brought on…

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What can the end of the Ming Dynasty tell us about the election of Donald Trump and what comes next 34:30

3M ago34:30

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Last week’s election of Donald Trump to a second term as U.S. President disappointed half of the American electorate and much of the world (outside the Kremlin). To help Jeremiah and David process what’s next, they’re joined by Brendan O’Kane— writer, translator, expert in the literature of the late Ming Dynasty, and a Pennsylvania voter. Brendan e…

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DeFi Decoded - Trump Wins and Crypto Soars. But What’s Next? With Brandon Potts of Framework Ventures 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Listen in as Alex and Andrew discuss the U.S. presidential election outcome and its market impact, the repricing of legacy DeFi protocols, the contrast between markets and polls this election cycle, achievable crypto initiatives with the new administration, the election’s role in advancing Web3 compared to other factors, exciting subsectors in the …

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DeFi Decoded - Pudgy Penguins at the Gate: How Crypto is Eating Wall Street with Matt Bartlett of VanEck 38:37

4M ago38:37

38:37

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Matt Bartlett, Head of Web3 at VanEck and CEO of SegMint. Listen in as they discuss Matt's background and journey into the space, VanEck's suite of crypto products and Web3 initiatives, including the fractionalized NFT marketplace SegMint and tokenized …

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DeFi Decoded - Bringing the World’s Assets Onchain with Chris Yin of Plume 43:50

4M ago43:50

43:50

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Chris Yin, Founder & CEO of Plume. Listen in as they discuss the real-world asset (RWA) thesis, the benefits of bringing assets onchain and the exciting new possibilities it unlocks, the various subsets within the RWA market and how they work behind the…

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DeFi Decoded - Bitcoin Bull Run Begins. What’s Next? 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

Alex and Andrew discuss the recent surge in the crypto market, particularly in Bitcoin, and how it could be attributed to a shift in market sentiment and more favorable regulatory conditions. Trump's improved election odds and Kamala Harris's interest in crypto are also seen as positive influences. The FTX bankruptcy case concluded with a favorable…

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Historical Battles: Rewriting China's Past to Shape the Future 44:01

4M ago44:01

44:01

"We can overestimate and underestimate how much things changed when Xi Jinping took power, but the intensity of concern over historical narratives has definitely grown under his leadership." - Jeffrey Wasserstrom In this episode, Jeremiah and David are joined by Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Chancellor's Professor of History at the University of California,…

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Maximum Directorial Auteurship: 'Megalopolis', 'Joker: Folie Á Deux', and 'The Substance' 1:15:30

4M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Spooky season is here! Chris and Joe celebrate the best time of the year by sharing there movie-watching habits from the past few weeks, as well as providing an update about their own filmic goings-on. The guys also highlight three new films that are the exact opposite of "Executive Auteurship": THE SUBSTANCE, MEGALOPOLIS, and JOKER: FOLIE Á DEUX. …

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DeFi Decoded - Is "Uptober" Still in Play? Five Crypto Catalysts to Watch Now 33:52

4M ago33:52

33:52

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss a crypto market roundup, major catalysts that could ignite the next leg of the bull market, potential risks that could counter these catalysts, the actual impact the U.S. election outcome will have on the industry, the memecoin supercycle thesis…

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DeFi Decoded - Making DePIN Real with Yannik Schrade of Arcium 34:02

4M ago34:02

34:02

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Yannik Schrade, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcium. Listen in as they discuss what Arcium is building and its importance for public blockchain networks, how it compares to traditional L1s, its relationship to zero-knowledge proofs, the new use cases it unlock…

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DeFi Decoded - Unlocking the Open Metaverse with Alfred Tom of OMA3 32:22

5M ago32:22

32:22

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Alfred Tom, Executive Director and Board Member of OMA3. Listen in as they discuss the core differences between an open and closed metaverse, Alfred’s journey into the space, OMA3’s 100+ members and their reasons for joining the consortium, the complexi…

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DeFi Decoded - Will Rate Cuts Reignite the Bull Market? 33:36

5M ago33:36

33:36

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the impact of rate cuts on the crypto market in the near and long term, the current phase of the unwinding of the Yen carry trade, Arthur Hayes’ thesis on an imminent market collapse, the potential liquidity effect if China distributes a fresh s…

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Back to School 2: The View from the EU 29:01

5M ago29:01

29:01

In this episode of Barbarian at the Gate, hosts Jeremiah Jenne and David Moser are joined by special guest Karlis Rokpelnis, China country representative for the European Union's Euraxess Research Mobility Initiative. Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of international education in China, discussing the factors influencing the decline…

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DeFi Decoded - Building on Bitcoin with Andrei Poliakov of APX Lending 45:20

5M ago45:20

45:20

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Andrei Poliakov, Founder of APX Lending. Listen in as they discuss the state of the crypto market and what’s next, the extreme bearish sentiment that has emerged, the level of demand for crypto-backed loans, an overview of APX Lending and its various of…

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DeFi Decoded - Polkadot’s Past, Present, and Future with Fabian Gompf of the Web3 Foundation 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Fabian Gompf, CEO of the Web3 Foundation. Tune in as they discuss Fabian’s journey into the space and his current role, the Web3 Foundation's various functions, Polkadot’s evolution since its inception and long-term vision, the significance of Polkadot’s JAM chain, the cu…

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DeFi Decoded - Enterprise Blockchain is Dead with Yorke Rhodes III of Microsoft 39:55

6M ago39:55

39:55

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Yorke Rhodes III, Co-Founder of Blockchain at Microsoft. Listen in as they discuss Yorke’s journey at Microsoft and in blockchain, leadership’s thoughts on embracing new technologies and whether an internal consensus exists, whether public blockchain ne…

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Back to School? 39:37

6M ago39:37

39:37

As David at least gets set for another semester, he and Jeremiah reconnect to catch up on a mix of timely topics from China and the US. They explore the declining number of Chinese students studying in the US and the cautious return of American students to China, offering insights and practical advice on how to introduce China to American students …

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DeFi Decoded - Top 5 Technology Mega-Trends, With Brett Winton of ARK 45:33

6M ago45:33

45:33

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Brett Winton, Chief Futurist of ARK. Listen in as they discuss ARK’s evolution of thinking on disruptive technologies since their inception in 2014, their initial thesis on Tesla in the early days and how it’s coming to fruition, current issues with the automotive sector…

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Effective & Familiar - 'Alien: Romulus' Permeates The Box Office 1:13:40

6M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Horror is back, baby~! And so are Chris and Joe! This episode they discuss the summer horror smash hit 'Alien: Romulus', how it over-delivered at the box office and lay claim to being the best 'Alien' movie in years. They also dive deep into the 'Alien' franchise as a whole, discussing it's highs and lows, and what brought them to it's space-horror…

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DeFi Decoded - Culture Needs a New Business Model. Audius is Providing the Blueprint 42:30

6M ago42:30

42:30

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Roneil Rumburg, Co-Founder and CEO of Audius. Listen in as they discuss the current state of play for creators, issues with today’s streaming business models, the future of music content monetization, the underlying economics of Audius and creators’ tak…

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Love at First Fight: Can 'Deadpool + Wolverine' Save The MCU? 1:06:11

6M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Chris Price and Joe Russo discuss the biggest comic book movie of the summer, 'Deadpool + Wolverine'! They reflect on it's box office, fan response, spoilers and more. The guys also chat about RDJ being cast as Dr. Doom, M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap', the struggles of the 'Borderlands' video game adaptation, revisiting movies on their anniversaries a…

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DeFi Decoded - What’s Next for the Crypto Market After the Global Market Sell Off with Joey Vidi of FRNT Financial 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Joey Vidi, VP of Sales and Trading at FRNT Financial. Listen in as they discuss Joey’s background and journey into the space, the primary drivers of the global market sell off earlier this week and its impact on crypto, the next few months and what might follow, an analys…

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