Best Nerd Boomer Podcasts (2024)

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Weird Flex | Film Trilogies Draft – What You Wish For and Alex Edelman Just for Us 1:19:02

6h ago1:19:02

1:19:02

Episode 482: Film Trilogies Draft – Tyler starts off the episode with a discussion of the latest thriller film What You Wish For! Pat shares his thoughts on the new (Emmy winning) comedy special Alex Edelman: Just for Us. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”…including the PlayStation State of Play! The Nerds then draft their top 5 f…

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What Customers Want: Scaling Fintech Customer Service 44:25

5d ago44:25

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Welcome to What Customers Want, a limited 4-part series from the Fintech Takes podcast, hosted by me and Corey Besaw, President of APAC and co-founder of Ubiquity. In Episode 2, Corey and I venture back into fintech's overlooked frontier–customer service–as we sit down with Chime’s first full-time fraud manager, Marcus Vinson. Join us behind the sc…

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S8 E12: The Future of Loan Servicing (Live from the Salt Flats) 1:37:20

6d ago1:37:20

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Welcome to a special edition of the Fintech Takes podcast. I'm Alex Johnson, here with Colton Pond, Chief Marketing Officer at LoanPro. We’re recording live from the Salt Flats outside of Salt Lake City during LoanPro's customer advisory board meeting. I’m excited to dive into one of my favorite topics—loan servicing—and co-interview a few attendee…

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Mid-Sized Sedan | Speak No Evil Review – Rebel Ridge and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 1:13:39

7d ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Episode 481: Speak No Evil Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new Netflix film Rebel Ridge! Pat shares his thoughts on the uncut version of the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Mickey 17 trailer! The Nerds then review the new horror film Speak No Evil! They …

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What Customers Want: Fintech’s Complicated Relationship with Customer Service 57:55

12d ago57:55

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Welcome to What Customers Want, a limited series from the Fintech Takes podcast, hosted by yours truly. In this 4-part series, I’ll be cracking open one of fintech’s most puzzling topics: customer service. And I’ll be joined by Corey Besaw, President of APAC and one of the founders of Ubiquity, a company that knows a thing or two about scaling up a…

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S8 E11: Not Fintech Investment Advice: 1: Agree, Revenew, Barq, and in Loving Memory of Tally 1:00:05

13d ago1:00:05

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Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I spotlight new and exciting fintechs, minus the stock tips. First up is Agree. If DocuSign and Stripe had a Gen AI-powered baby, it’d be the e-signature platform Agree. It blends free agreement software with paid invoicing and payments (merging 2 trends: AI-driven law tech with …

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Artsy Fartsy Goofball | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review – The Deliverance and Star Wars Outlaws 1:24:48

17d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Episode 480: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new Lee Daniels film The Deliverance! Pat shares his thoughts on the new video game Star Wars Outlaws. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the PS5 Pro price tag! The Nerds then review the new Tim Burton film Beetlejuice Beetleju…

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S8 E10: Bank Nerd Corner: Why "FBO" is Out & Fintech Custody Accounts Are In, Rate Cut Buzz, and the FDIC’s New Rule 1:28:20

20d ago1:28:20

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Welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner, featuring yours truly and the brilliant Kiah Haslett, Banking and Fintech Editor at Bank Director. First up: Kiah breaks down why "FBO" accounts need a rebrand as "Fintech Custody Accounts" (FCA) to better reflect today’s BaaS landscape. Could this shift in lingo actually improve transparency in managing fintech pa…

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S8 E9: Fintech Recap: Klarna’s “Balance” vs. Banking, Affirm's Resilience, and Niche Neobanks Refuse to Die 57:05

27d ago57:05

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In this week’s episode of Fintech Recap, Alex is joined by Jason Mikula to dive into the latest on fintech. With BaaS Island quiet, the guys head over to BNPL for some fresh juice. First up, Klarna’s U.S. launch and its new “Balance” feature — despite the hype, it’s not quite banking. In the U.S., “Balance” is more of a wallet within Klarna's app, …

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Free Legal Advice | Blink Twice Review – Perfect Wife and Black Myth Wukong 1:20:55

30d ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Episode 479: Blink Twice Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new true crime Hulu docu-series Perfect Wife! Pat shares his thoughts on the new Soulslike video game Black Myth Wukong. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Sonic 3 trailer! The Nerds then review the new Channing Tatum film Blink Twice!…

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S8 E8: Money Talks: What do Gen Z and Boomers Hear? 53:49

1M ago53:49

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Alex catches up with fintech storyteller Mary Wisniewski, Editor-at-Large at Cornerstone Advisors and host of the podcast Money Isn't Everything. In this episode, they dive into Mary’s latest research on Gen Z's financial habits—spoiler alert: Gen Z is more anxious and open about money than any generation before. From spilling the tea on student lo…

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Verified Hot | Alien Romulus Review – Jackpot and The People’s Joker 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Episode 478: Alien Romulus Review – Tyler starts off the episode with a discussion of the recent comedy film Jackpot! Pat shares his thoughts on the indie film The People’s Joker. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Chick-Fil-A streaming service! The Nerds then review the new Alien film Alien Romulus! They end the e…

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S8 E7: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Revenir, Summer, Jeff, and Axle 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

In this episode of Not Fintech Investment Advice, Alex and Simon spotlight the latest up and comers solving cool problems in fintech. First up is Revenir, which helps travelers and businesses recover sales tax on their purchases, making rebates happen "automagically" through its API. As a prime "found money" use case for AI, what's Revenir’s long-t…

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Single Dog Dad | Twisters Review – Bikeriders and Trap 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Episode 477: Twisters Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new Austin Butler film Bikeriders! Pat shares his thoughts on the new M Night Shyamalan film Trap. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including this year’s D23! The Nerds then review the new sequel Twisters! They end the episode with a “Nerd Favorite”.…

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Examining the Vicious Lifecycle of Fintech (ft. The Consumer Finance Podcast) 37:02

2M ago37:02

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On this super special bonus ep from The Consumer Finance Podcast, Alex joins Chris Willis and Jesse Silverman at Troutman Pepper to dissect fintech’s volatile lifecycle and its effects on bank-fintech partnerships. Have you ever wondered why a new fintech VC seems to magically appear in the spotlight every 4 to 7 years? The guys explain the technol…

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S8 E6: Bank Nerd Corner: What is the BSCA and What Can It Do? 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

This week on Bank Nerd Corner, special guest and partner at Arnold & Porter, Jim Bergin joins the pod. Having worked for the Federal Reserve for 18 years, Kiah and Alex pry into his legal expertise to get answers to some lingering questions. Jim explains the history and purpose of the Bank Service Company Act, a law enacted in the 1960s in response…

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All Appetizers No Entrees | House of the Dragon Season 2 Review – Worst Roommate Ever and Longlegs 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Episode 476: House of the Dragon Season 2 Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new season of the Netflix true crime docu-series Worst Roommate Ever! Pat shares his thoughts on the new horror film Longlegs. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Saturday Night trailer. The Nerds then review the new se…

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S8 E5: Fintech Recap: The BaaS Multiverse of Madness, the CFPB’s New Earned Wage Access Rule, and a Brief Conversation on Brokered Deposits 1:17:17

2M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

In this week’s episode of Fintech Recap, Alex is joined by Jason Mikula to discuss the latest news and trends in the fintech industry. What if BaaS Island wasn’t really an island at all, but the gateway to a multiverse filled by other BaaS Islands? That’s right — BaaS Island is fracturing as Jason and Alex venture into the multiverse. What’s going …

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Boomer Sh*t | Deadpool & Wolverine Review – Star Wars 5e and Boy Kills World 1:23:38

2M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Episode 475: Deadpool & Wolverine Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the Dungeons and Dragons variant Star Wars 5e! Pat shares his thoughts on the new action film Boy Kills World. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Doctor Doom in the MCU! The Nerds then review the new MCU…

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S8 E4: Fintech F*cks Around and Finds Out 57:24

2M ago57:24

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Can you tell me how to get to FAFO Street? Jason Henrichs (CEO of Alloy Labs and host of the Breaking Banks podcast) certainly can, and he’s pointing the finger at, well, everyone. He and Alex have a laundry list of juicy questions for bankers, regulators, entrepreneurs, and investors. And even if they are unanswerable, the guys are doing their bes…

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Football…and Doritos | The Boys Season 4 Review – Love Lies Bleeding and College Football 25 1:27:45

2M ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Episode 474: The Boys Season 4 Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new film Love Lies Bleeding! Pat shares his thoughts on the first college football video game we have gotten in 11 years; College Football 25. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Joker Folie à Deux trailer. The Nerds then review t…

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S8 E3: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Niva, OatFi, Tapi, and Aven 54:39

2M ago54:39

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Simon Taylor’s back in action and ready to break down some of the hottest up and comers in the fintech world with Alex. First, he and Alex discuss Niva, the global business identity platform using AI to help lenders and fintech companies onboard business customers through a Know Your Business (KYB) process. Focused primarily on growth in Brazil and…

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Foreplay | Star Wars The Acolyte Review – Monkey Man and Receiver 1:34:27

2M ago1:34:27

1:34:27

Episode 473: The Acolyte Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new revenge flick Monkey Man! Pat shares his thoughts on the Netflix docu-series Receiver. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Captain America Brave New World trailer! The Nerds then review the new Disney Plus Star Wars series The Acoly…

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S8 E2: Bank Nerd Corner: What Are Shadow Banks? 1:07:04

3M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

What is shadow banking? It sounds nefarious… right? But what does it really mean? Alex is joined by Kiah Haslett and special guest, Todd Phillips, the assistant professor at the Robinson College of Business at George State University, to break down the topic of shadow banking and to discuss the challenges it poses for bank supervisors, regulators, …

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Jeff (Who’s Been on the Pod Before) | MaXXXine Review – In a Violent Nature and Axel F 1:17:55

3M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Episode 472: MaXXXine Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new horror film In a Violent Nature! Pat shares his thoughts on the new Beverly HIlls Cop film Axel F. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Gladiator 2 trailer! The Nerds then review the new Ti West horror film MaXXXine! They end the episod…

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S8 E1: Fintech Recap: Evolve’s Massive Data Breach, Apple’s Bizarre Announcement, and Klarna Replaces Its Staff with AI 1:04:40

3M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

He’s been wise. He’s been powerful. But guess what? It’s the first episode we can officially call Jason Mikula an author! Jason chats about his new book, “Banking as a Service: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks of New Banking Business Models” and reveals what you can expect from his debut book, which is currently available for pre-order. If you …

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Alien Pumpkin Patch | Quiet Place Day One Review – The Bear Season 3 1:09:33

3M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Episode 471: Quiet Place Day One Review – The Nerds actually start off the episode by doubling up on The Bear Season 3 for “What They are Into.” Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Hellboy Crooked Man trailer! Tyler and Pat then review the new horror prequel film A Quiet Place Day One! They end the episode with a “N…

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BONUS EPISODE: Terry Angelos on Visa’s Latest Announcements and the Future of Payments 45:56

3M ago45:56

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In this special end-of-season bonus episode, Terry Angelos, former SVP and Global Head of Fintech for Visa joins Alex to break down what Visa’s recent string of announcements might mean for the future of payments. What is Visa Flexible Credential, and how is it shaping up to change the way we view credit and debit cards? Find out how this innovativ…

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Beefy Boy | Top 5 Sports Films – Rite Here Rite Now and Shadow of the Erdtree 1:21:56

3M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Episode 470: Top 5 Sports Films – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new Ghost concert film Rite Here Rite Now! Pat shares his thoughts on the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. Tyler leads the discussion on the latest “Nerd News”...including the Nosferatu (2024) trailer! The Nerds then draft their Top 5 Favorite Sports Films of all-…

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S7 E12: How Payment Insurance Enhances Consumer Financial Health 59:24

3M ago59:24

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Alex is joined by Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management and Innovation at TruStage, to delve into the crucial role of embedded payment insurance in lending and its potential to enhance consumer financial health. How does payment insurance safeguard borrowers against job loss or disability, lower delinquency rates, and boost lender competit…

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Giving a Shit | Inside Out 2 Review – Vlad and Niki and the Miyoo Mini Plus 1:09:27

3M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Episode 469: Inside Out 2 Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing what he is currently watching with his son including the YouTube channel Vlad and Niki! Pat shares his experience with his new retro emulation handheld the Miyoo Mini Plus. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Lethal Weapon 5 reveal! The Ne…

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S7 E11: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Frich, Constellation, daloopa and Block 48:35

3M ago48:35

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You should never take fintech investment advice from podcasters— and thankfully, Alex and Simon are definitely not giving out fintech investment advice on this week’s podcast. Speaking of things you should never do, comparing yourself to others certainly tops that list. But what if you knew what normal spending looked like amongst your peers? That’…

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F**king Weirdos | Hit Man Review – Gen V and MoviePass, MovieCrash 1:21:01

4M ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Episode 468: Hit Man Review – Tyler starts off by discussing The Boys spinoff series Gen V! Pat shares his thoughts on the new HBO documentary MoviePass, MovieCrash. Tyler leads the discussion on the latest “Nerd News”...including The Boys Season 5. The Nerds then review the new Glen Powell film Hit Man! They end with a “Nerd Favorite”...boomer pop…

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S7 E10: Dissecting Federal Preemption Laws, Citibank Dodges Consumer Protections, and Why We Don’t Have a National Fintech Charter 1:08:46

4M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Summer’s almost here, and Kiah Haslett is braving the swarms of Tennessee cicadas to join Alex for another session of Bank Nerd Corner. First up on the docket, Alex and Kiah tackle the Supreme Court’s decision on Cantero vs. Bank of America. Bank of America contests that they don’t have to pay interest on escrow accounts in accordance with federal …

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Three Day Weekend | Best Rotten Films – Jim Henson Idea Man and Senua’s Saga 1:09:39

4M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Episode 467: Best Rotten Films – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new documentary Jim Henson Idea Man! Pat shares his thoughts on the new video game Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2. Tyler leads the discussion on the latest “Nerd News”...including the Venom The Last Dance trailer. The Nerds then talk about the best “Rotten Films” ever on Rott…

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S7 E9: Fintech Recap: Synapse vs. the World, Visa Flex Credential, Buy Now Pay Later Reclassified as a Credit Card 51:43

4M ago51:43

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We won’t lie— we’re exhausted. Are you exhausted from keeping up with one of the most tiring stories in financial services? Jason Mikula certainly is, and he’s summoning the strength to join Alex to chat about the current drama between Synapse, Evolve, and Tabapay yet again. Things have devolved on BaaS Island from Lord of the Flies to a straight-u…

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Short King | Furiosa Review – X-Men ‘97 and Bodkin 1:23:50

4M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

Episode 466: Furiosa Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new season of the Disney Plus series X-Men ‘97! Pat shares his thoughts on the new Netflix true crime series Bodkin. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer. The Nerds then review the newest Mad Max film Furi…

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S7 E8: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Kudos, Azimuth, Layer, and Carputty 56:48

4M ago56:48

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Another day, another credit card reward app to unpack. But this time, is it actually possible we’ve found the one reward app to rule them all? Alex and Simon Taylor discuss the promising rewards optimization app, Kudos, which helps users determine which credit card is optimal for maximizing points on purchases. Will Kudos change the rewards space f…

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S7 E7: What Large Language Models Mean for the Future of Fintech, with Rohan Ramanath of Hyperplane 55:17

4M ago55:17

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You can’t read anything these days without seeing something about how Chat GPT and large language models are the future of technology. So if LLMs are the future, what exactly does this mean for fintech? And how is it any different from the AI that’s already been used to make financial decisions for years now? Alex chats with Rohan Ramanath, the co-…

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Subie Family | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review – Last Stop in Yuma County and Hades 2 1:23:49

5M ago1:23:49

1:23:49

Episode 465: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new film The Last Stop in Yuma County! Pat shares his thoughts on the Early Access release of the new video game Hades 2. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Rings of Power Season 2 trailer. The Nerds then review t…

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S7 E6: Bank Nerd Corner: Unpacking Federal Reserve Master Accounts with Julie Hill 1:04:59

5M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

We have a lot of questions when it comes to Fed Master Accounts. And thankfully, Julie Hill, Vice Dean and Alton C. and Cecile Cunningham Craig Professor of Law at the University of Alabama, is here to answer them! In this special edition of Bank Nerd Corner, Julie helps Alex and Kiah unravel the many legal mysteries of the Federal Reserve’s Master…

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Brain Worms | The Fall Guy Review – Unfrosted and The Book of Clarence 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Episode 464: The Fall Guy Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new Netflix film Unfrosted. Pat shares his thoughts on the new Jeymes Samuel film The Book of Clarence. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the recent Lord of the Rings film announcement! The Nerds then review the new action comedy The Fal…

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S7 E5: Fintech Recap: Tipping is Bullshit, Synapse’s Final Chapter, & Pay By Bank’s Intriguing Future 1:13:14

5M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

The tulips are blooming and the windmills are churning—so where in the world is Jason Mikula this week? Jason calls into the pod live from the beautiful Netherlands to break down the latest in fintech news with Alex. First on the plate? The final chapter in the Synapse bankruptcy saga. After Synapse sold all of its assets to TabaPay for $9.7 millio…

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Sci-Fi Madlibs | Rebel Moon Part 2 Review – Late Night with the Devil and Fallout 1:18:59

5M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Episode 463: Rebel Moon Part 2 Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new film Late Night with the Devil! Pat shares his thoughts on the new video game adaptation Fallout. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Mufasa trailer! The Nerds then review the finale of the Zack Synder sci-fi epic Rebel Moon –…

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S7 E4: Not Fintech Investment Advice: Modak Makers, Casap, Silver, Elpha Secure 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Alex is back with the great and powerful Simon Taylor to unpack some of fintech’s most interesting fintech startups. We’re barely beginning the month of May, and it looks like there’s yet another family credit card app to unpack—but this one actually feels different. Can Modak Makers succeed where other family cards have floundered? And how does it…

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LFG | Abigail Review – Immaculate and No Rest for the Wicked 1:19:01

5M ago1:19:01

1:19:01

Episode 462: Abigail Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new horror film Immaculate! Pat shares his thoughts on the Early Access video game from Moon Studios No Rest for the Wicked. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”...including the Deapool and Wolverine trailer. The Nerds then review the new dark comedy film A…

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S7 E3: The WILD Story of PayPal’s Origin, with Author Jimmy Soni 1:04:06

5M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Elon Musk, Amy Rowe Klement, Peter Thiel, Julie Anderson, Max Levchin, Reid Hoffman. What do these powerhouse entrepreneurs all have in common? Hint: They all played a role in the meteoric rise of PayPal. Find out the intricate web behind one of the biggest startups in the world, as Alex chats with the author of "The Founders: The Story of PayPal a…

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You Can @ Me | Civil War Review – The First Omen and Godzilla x Kong 1:26:07

5M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Episode 461: Civil War Review – Tyler starts off the episode by discussing the new horror film The First Omen! Pat shares his thoughts on the new Monarch film Godzilla x Kong The New Empire. Tyler leads the discussion of the latest “Nerd News”…including the Joker Folie a Deux trailer. The Nerds then review the new Alex Garland film Civil War. They …

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S7 E2: BNC: The Relationship Between Stock Prices and Bank Health, Tokenization’s Disruptive Potential, and Lots of FHLB Talk with Steven Kelly. 1:09:02

6M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

In this super special edition of Bank Nerd Corner, Alex and Kiah are joined by Steven Kelly, the Associate Director of Research at the Yale Program on Financial Stability. They dive into the Q1 Bank Earnings, debating exactly how much stock prices matter in determining bank health. Is there too much emphasis placed on the connection between stock p…

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S7 E1: Fintech Recap: Consent Order Madness, Chime Prepares to IPO, and Fintech Twitter Trolls 55:47

6M ago55:47

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Another week, another consent order. Welcome back to BaaS Island, where regulators keep throwing more bodies at the problem, hoping something will work. Fintech Business Weekly’s Jason Mikula chats with Alex about the latest consent orders for Piermont and Sutton, as the duo debate whether or not “direct” has lost all meaning. Is it possible to rea…

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