Come the Apocalypse is dedicated to covering competitive Warhammer 40,000 including army and list reviews, hobby tips and advice, and tips to improve your Warhammer 40k experience.
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Learn 2 (LRN2) is a podcast featuring tips, tricks, and guides to your favorite games using semi-expert-level advice from the crew over at TrueGeekMedia. LRN2-WoW focuses on the popular MMO game, World of Warcraft. Covering everything from game mechanics, races, patches, and classes. Join us for this bi weekly podcast, and as always send in your questions, feedback, or suggestions to truegeekmedia(at)gmail(dot)com
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Hosted by Jacob Shapiro, the Jacob Shapiro Podcast is long-form exploration of geopolitics, markets, crypto, agriculture, macro-finance, commodities, ForEx, and much much more! Tune in biweekly for interviews with experts across the globe, and weekly for roundups of global financial and geopolitical events! Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments an ...
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I am an independent CAT, GMAT, GRE, CLAT, and IPMAT Math, Logic, and Verbal Expert. What's on offer? Intensive and comprehensive training in QUANTS and DI-LR and Verbal Sections to achieve your target score How? Modes of teaching: Personal or Online (V.C) Base Location: Kolkata How to reach me? Email ID: soumojit61@gmail.com Feel free to reach out and we shall discuss a tailored approach designed for you.
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Football coach and author Cody Royle brings together thinkers and practitioners from sport and business to detail the people lessons that the world’s best teams use to gain an edge over the competition.
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Giving Rugby League a Voice in the MidlandsWelcome to Rugby League Outsiders, where two passionate fans and ageing players, Karl Walker and Craig Williams, bring their love for the game to the Midlands.After relocating to the Midlands, Karl & Craig were disappointed to find that rugby league wasn’t as prevalent as it was in their former homes.However, instead of accepting defeat, Karl and Craig saw this as an opportunity to promote the sport and make it more accessible for others in the Midl ...
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#228 - The Arabian Gulf's Expanding Conflict + Modi's Visit to Ukraine
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John Fowler and Jacob Shapiro dive into the current geopolitical landscape, beginning with a lively discussion about the Democratic National Convention and Kamala Harris's rising poll numbers. They touch on the ongoing conflict in the Arabian Gulf, examining the Red Sea Tanker attack and its implications for global shipping. They also speculate on …
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#227 - The Tactical Objectives of Ukraine's Offensive Push
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Rob is on vacation, so Jacob welcomes Sim Tack to join him in his weekly Friday slot to discuss Ukraine’s invasion of Russia. The two address the logistical challenges facing Ukraine, such as air support and ammunition shortages, and analyzes the strategic and tactical objectives of the Ukrainian offensive. They explore various potential motivation…
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Jacob and Rob talk about the expanding monkeypox global health emergency. From there they turn to artificial intelligence to talk about whether comparisons to previous bubbles in rail and telecoms are good models for thinking about it going forward. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:39) – Nordstream sabotage (04:16) – Monkeypox (11:00) – Governmen…
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#225 - Great Power Network Competition and Bitcoin (and Aliens)
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Matthew Pines rejoins the podcast to talk about the virtue of Bitcoin as a part of U.S. national security policy. Come for the philosophical discussion on Bitcoin and the role of the U.S. dollar – stay for Matt’s updates on aliens at the end. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (03:00) - Bitcoin (12:55) – Philosophical considerations (27:05) – Rails / a…
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Rob dissects the market volatility of the week with characteristic apolmb. From there, Rob and Jacob tackle the overthrow of Bangladesh’s government and a discovery in Japan that may change the way the semiconductor industry works. Also, Rob’s take on the Olympics. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:41) - Market Madness: A Week of Financial Turbule…
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#223 - Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren (An Update)
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Jacob and Rob talk briefly about emerging markets and a return to orthodox economic policies in places like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Egypt. After a brief digression into the Bank of Japan’s decision to raise interest rates, they spend the rest of the podcast discussing a study that looked at the impact of direct cash transfers on labor supply and qua…
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The Rugby Pitch & Beyond: Mark Almond & the Future of Aston Warriors
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Unbeaten Beginnings: The Aston Warriors Rugby League Journey In this engaging episode of the Rugby League Outsiders podcast, hosts Craig and Karl welcome key figures behind forming the Aston Warriors Rugby League club in the Midlands. Featuring insights from Mark Almond on the team's incredible unbeaten debut season and his unique background, along…
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Jacob welcomes Elohim Monard back to the podcast for an emergency conversation about the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. While they both bring idealism to the conversation, it is hard to conclude that the current situation will lead to change – and that instead it will empower rogue elements, criminal enterprises, and authoritarian regimes ar…
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#221 - There IS A World Outside The U.S. Election (I Promise)
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Rob and Jacob spend a few minutes discussing Kamala Harris before moving on to all the things happening in the world you’re missing because Trump and Harris are sucking up the headlines. They discuss Mexico trade relations, signals of change in Cuba and Venezuela, and major developments in Egypt and Vietnam, before closing with some bullishness on …
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#220 - The Trump Assassination Attempt
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Jacob and Rob discuss the attempted assassination on former U.S. President Donald Trump. They explore scenarios related to tariffs and currency devaluation if Trump wins, as appears increasingly likely. They close with thoughts about CHina and why they are optimistic about the future. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:50) – Assassination in U.S. h…
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#219 - How The Crusades Created Trusts as We Know Them
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Matt rejoins the podcast to talk about a first step toward estate planning: trusts. That may sound wonky or boring, but stay with us – not only do we make it geopolitical, we make it philosophical, interesting, and relevant. Come for the intersection of politics and planning, but stay for the important points about privacy at the end as well. -- Ti…
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Jacob and Rob reconvene to talk about the latest CPI print, inflation expectations, and the U.S. elections. They also get philosophical about populism and apply their insights to different countries: the U.S., France, the UK, Argentina, and Germany. -- Timestamps: (00:00) -Intro (00:39) - Weekly Chat with Rob: Catching Up (01:17) - Inflation Discus…
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#217 - Macron’s Gambit Worked…Sort Of – French Election Reaction
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Shane McLorrain rejoins the podcast to take a victory lap on his predictions from a few weeks ago. He and Jacob talk about the election results, discuss what is next for France and Europe, and close with some spicy thoughts on lap swimming etiquette in ville lumière. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome (00:59) - French Elections Recap…
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#216 - Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Shap
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Welcome to the first episode of the newly rebranded "Jacob Shapiro Podcast!" Jacob L. Shapiro brings in the illustrious Jacob N. Shapiro from Princeton University to chat about disinformation, overhyped fears of AI, the impacts of social media on mental health, and the political and economic implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative. They al…
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#215 - The Ozempic Boom and the Future of Biotech
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Rob and Jacob take a step back from the nitty-gritty of geopolitics and markets to talk about the boom in biotech stocks related to GLP-1s. They explore whether people are getting more health conscious or not, and what that might mean for the future of the biotech industry. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - GLP-1s and Ozempic (10:50) - Healt…
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NW Crusaders Conrad Anderson on Rugby League Media, Match Days, and More
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In this episode of Rugby League Outsiders, hosts Craig and Karl interview Conrad Anderson, the media officer for the North Wales Crusaders. Conrad shares his role and responsibilities on match day, his passion for rugby league, and insights on managing team media. He discusses the challenges community clubs face, the excitement around the club's po…
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#214 - Pardon the Interruption: A New Geopolitical Show with International Intrigue
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Jacob and John Fowler, former diplomat and lawyer and now partner at International Intrigue, are creating a new show on geopolitics modeled after the popular sports analysis show Pardon the Interruption on ESPN. Their goal? To bring you honest, objective, rigorous geopolitical analysis on the week’s most critical topics with irony, humor, and humil…
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Inside the Aston Warriors: From Concept to Competition With Rich Squires & Jules Hunt
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In this compelling episode of Rugby League Outsiders, hosts Craig and Karl welcome Rich Squires, head coach of the Aston Warriors, alongside player Jules, to discuss the origin and evolution of the team from a rugby union background. They delve into Rich's rugby journey and the transition from rugby union to league, sharing the team's milestone of …
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#213 - Crime in Latin America and the Virtue of Pessimism
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Jacob Shapiro welcomes Elohim Monard back on the podcast for a serious and important discussion on crime in Latin America. They discuss the reasons behind the increase of crime in the region, how it ties into migration, why strongmen like Bukele are so fascinating to geopolitical nerds everywhere…and why pessimism might be the answer to attacking c…
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#212 - France’s Elections: Historic and Hysteric
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Jacob welcomes Shane McLorrain on the podcast to talk about French President Emmanuel Macron’s election gambit – and how it seems to blowing up in his face…but how it may not have the outsized impact on France than some expected. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:18) – Overview of France right now (09:00) – Macron’s likability (17:31) – What was M…
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Growing Rugby League in North Wales: Jonathan Burgess' Inspiring Work.
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Jonathan Burgess: Grassroots Rugby League Development in North Wales Join Craig and Karl from Rugby League Outsiders as they interview Jonathan Burgess, the Community Development Officer at North Wales Crusaders. Learn about the extensive efforts to foster rugby league at the grassroots level, the success of junior hubs, and unique community projec…
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#210 - Elohim Monard and Ignacio Asis: Argentina Chainsaw Massacre
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Jacob brings back Ignacio Asis and Elohim Monard for a long awaited reaction to Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s presidential election. They explore how his term has gone thus far, and break down the big bills he was able to pass through Argentina’s Senate this week. They also talk about regional and even international implications. -- Timesta…
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#209 - Let’s Talk About Artificial Intelligence
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Jacob and Rob tackle a subject they’ve been avoiding due to its massiveness and ubiquity: Artificial Intelligence. They also do a segment of microgeopolitics (Jacob was in Bogota this week) and close out with initial thoughts on French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprising decision to call for legislative elections after his drubbing in European P…
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Kyle Bonsor: Overcoming Adversity and Staying in the Game
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Kyle Bonsor: Overcoming Adversity and Staying in the Game In this compelling episode of Rugby League Outsiders, Craig and Karl converse with Kyle Bonser, a seasoned rugby league player and referee. Kyle relates his rich journey from playing with Coventry Bears to engaging with various Midlands and New York Knights teams. The episode covers his tran…
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#208 - Matt McClintock: The Good Life and Personal Sovereignty: Introducing Bespoke
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Jacob welcomes Matthew McClintock, Founder and Executive Managing Director of Bespoke, to the podcast. Bespoke and CI are strategic partners, and this will be the first of what will become a monthly cadence as Jacob and Matt aim to explore and apply the intersection of geopolitics, investing, and blockchain with practical ideas about planning. Jaco…
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Crusaders Chairman talks takeover & his unlikely route into rugby league.
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Exclusive Interview with North Wales Crusaders Chairman Ian Edwards - Rugby League Outsiders In this episode of Rugby League Outsiders, hosts and avid North Wales Crusaders fans, Craig and Karl, sit down with Ian Edwards, Chairman of the club. Edwards discusses the club's exciting future, the recent fundraising campaign, their community efforts, an…
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#207 - Dmitri Alperovitch: World on the Brink
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Jacob welcomes Dmitri Alperovitch onto the podcast. Jacob met Dmitri via Twitter, where he was arguing against the case Dale Copeland made on the podcast for China not invading Taiwan anytime soon. Dmitri lays out why he thinks Dale (and Jacob!) are wrong – about China, about Taiwan, and about the United States. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (1:30…
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