Ep 214: Crypto, AI Companions, and the Future of Tech Special Guests: Reggie James, Avi Schiffmann, Rachel Mayer Cheryl Douglass Join us as we explore the latest in crypto, technology, and AI companions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:55 Upgraded Audio and Learnings 01:38 What is Boys Club? 03:01 Engaging with the Audience 03:19 Sponsor Shoutout and Run of Show 05:10 Draft Tweets Segment 11:50 Laptop Time: Exploring Poly Market 16:09 Guest Segment: Reggie James 23:47 Hardware and AI Discussion 38:31 Cheryl Douglass Joins the Show 39:07 Throwback Sale and Shipping Woes 39:26 Draft Tweets and Shy Posting 41:55 AI Companions and Social Media 47:37 CFTC Roundtable and Market Dynamics 51:05 What's in the Bag? 53:14 BitKey Wallet and Self-Custody 54:50 Friend.com and AI Companionship 01:16:24 Rating Hate Tweets 01:17:05 Leaked Seed Phrase Incident 01:17:25 Friend.com Critique 01:18:25 Successful Marketing Campaign 01:20:00 Shilling the Bay Area 01:21:24 Kate's Whiteboard: Martha Stewart's Morning Routine 01:36:19 Interview with Rachel Mayer from Circle 01:52:52 Newsletter Highlights 02:01:21 Wrapping Up and Announcements Join our newsletters https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/ https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/

Boys Club Live from Menlo Park: Peptides, Crypto Privacy, and Poshmark Insights | Special Guests Claire Kart, Jill Gunter, Gloria Allorbi, Zara Stone, and Adi Thacker Tune in for a packed show full of intriguing conversations, industry insights, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Boys Club Live 01:15 Shoutout to A16Z and Polygon 03:36 Bitcoin Hits All-Time High 04:56 Interview with Gloria from Gloria's Chito 23:09 Poshmark Insights with Addie Thacker 41:54 Technical Difficulties and Halloween Planning 42:39 Google's Halloween Insights 43:17 Spooky Season and Costume Trends 45:41 Pinterest Trends and Halloween Spending 53:05 Privacy in the Digital Age 01:02:29 Crypto Marketing Hits and Misses 01:06:46 Anti-Gatekeeping in Tech 01:17:00 Espresso: Solving Interoperability in Crypto 01:21:40 Centralized Infrastructure in Blockchain 01:22:28 Ethereum and the Challenges of Bridging 01:24:10 The Rise and Resurgence of Zcash 01:30:38 Taylor Swift and the Double Spend Problem 01:36:05 Poly Market's Strategic Investment 01:39:27 The Peptide Craze in Silicon Valley 01:59:59 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks Join our newsletters: https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/ https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/

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00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 02:18 Agenda Overview 03:54 NASDAQ's Tokenized Securities 07:32 Apple Event Highlights 15:34 Patreon vs Substack with Mark Stenberg 28:35 PunkStrategy Explained with Adam from TokenWorks 31:48 Excitement for the Next Punk Purchase 35:16 Crypto Wallet Supply Chain Attack Explained 41:17 Introduction to HyperLiquid with Andy from Hypurr.fi 42:18 $USDH Ticker Auction Drama 55:25 Ralph Lauren's AI Styling App

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01:19 Sim Swap Scare 04:52 Burning Man Weather Report 08:49 Taylor Swift Engagement News 10:08 Interview with Jake Nevins, Interview Mag 12:25 US Open and Tennis Talk 26:00 Interview with Brian Pellegrino from LayerZero 29:54 Stargate's Journey Back to LayerZero 41:08 Robinhood's Crypto Ventures with Johann Kerbrat 44:31 Robinhood's Vision for a Financial Super App 47:17 Regulatory Challenges and Onchain Strategy 50:45 Stablecoins and Future Roadmap 55:53 The viral 'tallow' restaurant

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00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 06:28 Exploring Trauma Release Exercises 11:37 Story Protocol Controversy 15:25 Interview with Matt Rodbard 25:42 Sarah Thompson @ the Wynn Las Vegas 26:11 The Future of Creator-Led Food in Vegas 29:14 Interview wiht Nicholas Russell on A24 30:14 A24's Evolution and Cultural Impact 33:07 Challenges and Successes of A24 37:46 The Auteur Label in Modern Filmmaking 42:04 Introducing Carly Ayres and AIR's Mission 43:24 The Changing Landscape of Design and AI 54:16 Soho House Goes Private: Implications and Reactions

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00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 03:01 Draft Tweets 06:20 What is Boys Club? 07:23 AI Companions & AI Boyfriends 15:45 Gaming and Gambling Insights with David Hill 31:40 Maya Bakhai on the state of AI 33:07 Perplexity's Bold Move 35:28 Google's AI Strategy 37:52 Investing in AI and Startups 41:00 Thoughts on GPT-5 43:00 Figma IPO and Market Trends 51:56 Daisy Alioto on the Future of Media

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00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:33 Banff and Alberta Chat 07:29 FWB Fest Recap 13:08 Fashion and Influence with Alyssa Vingan 28:23 The Decline of the Luxury Market 28:54 The Impact of Social Media on Fashion 29:17 Changing Consumer Spending Habits 30:33 Introduction to Willem Van Lancker 31:15 The Role of Friction in Skill Acquisition & Creativity 35:49 Advice for New Graduates in the AI Era 46:30 Discussion on Bullish and Its IPO Plans 51:14 NASA's Plan for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon 54:09 Tristan Thompson's Crypto Advocacy 58:11 Reviving 16 Handles Frozen Yogurt Chain

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00:00 Introduction to Boys Club Live 00:32 Summer's Over: Back to Reality 01:18 Personal Updates 04:31 Draft Tweets 08:37 Creator Coin Crash Out 16:48 Astronomer PR masterclass, LeBron AI videos 24:35 Interview with Rya Jetha from SF Standard on Cluely 29:38 Inverview with Ty Haney from TYB and Outdoor Voices 35:16 The Vision for TYB and Community Engagement 38:41 Challenges and Opportunities for TYB 44:04 Inreview with Adam from TokenWorks on $CTO 52:30 The Future of Creator Support with Funding Works 58:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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01:31 Natasha's Retinol Journey 05:49 About Boys Club 10:20 GENIUS Act 16:45 Pump.fun X Suspension 22:30 Decentralized Social Media 27:55 Dream Recorder Innovation 29:59 Sam Altman's Brother Starts a Podcast 31:46 Ed Sheeran's Wife Works at Deloitte 32:33 Interview with Debbie Soon from Privy 34:15 Debbie Discusses Privy's Acquisition by Stripe 44:34 pplpleasr on Shibuya and Filmmaking