In this special gratitude episode of The Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha share some of the moments, things, and people they are grateful for this year. Plus, voice notes from the Boys Club community (listeners, new friends, old friends, lurkers, posters, etc.) sharing what they're thankful for—both big and small.

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In this special episode, hosts Natasha and Deana deviate from their usual tech news format to delve into the topic of nuclear energy. They are joined by Julia DeWahl, co-founder and president of Antares, to talk about the basics of nuclear energy. Read Julia's essay: Nuclear energy: past, present and future 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Today's Topic: Nuclear Energy 00:45 Introducing Julia DeWahl 04:47 Julia's Background and Journey 08:06 Basics of Nuclear Energy 11:39 Comparing Energy Sources 16:16 Energy Consumption and Quality of Life 18:50 The Brand and Perception of Nuclear Energy 21:24 The No Nukes Movement and Media Influence 22:32 Pop Culture's Impact on Nuclear Perception 25:22 The Future of Nuclear Energy and Climate Change 26:41 Innovations in Nuclear Technology 27:36 Challenges and Opportunities for Nuclear Energy in the U.S. 32:33 Environmentalists' Stance on Nuclear Energy 36:17 Nuclear Waste Management 39:15 Global Nuclear Energy Initiatives 42:15 The Role of AI and Tech Giants in Nuclear Energy 46:55 Resources for Learning More About Nuclear Energy

In this episode of The Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha are joined by Nick Susi, Executive Director of Strategy at dotdotdash, to discuss his recent piece, "If You Want to Create a Monocultural Event, Start a War." They dive into the Drake and Kendrick war, sports rivalries, monocultural media, and joy online. They close out the episodes with draft tweets.

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In this episode of Malware, stand-in co-host Blake Finucane joins to cover the following: - $PNUT, the Peanut The Squirrel memecoin - McDonalds x Doodles Collab - FBI raid on the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket 00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Welcome 00:44 Blake's Background and Expertise 02:23 Today's Stories Overview 03:38 Peanut the Squirrel Meme Coin Saga 11:45 McDonald's and Doodles Collaboration 21:10 Polymarket Founder Raid 25:21 Future of Betting and Polymarket 28:41 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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In this episode of The Feelings Check-In, Natasha interviews Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, a precision healthcare startup for women and people with vaginas. They talk about the science, stigma, and innovation driving Evvy's mission to improve diagnosis and treatment for common but overlooked conditions, while exploring the broader potential of precision medicine in female healthcare.

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Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week.

This week, we covered the crypto policy outlook with a new administration at the helm.

Bill Gurley's Regulatory Capture talk.

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In this episode of The Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana dig into some feelings on financial responsibility—like the stress of supporting aging parents when there isn't much planning in place, and the emotional toll it can take. They also chat about the challenges of rethinking time and self-care, and how to find a better balance with money, family, and personal well-being.

Podcast recommended in the episode: On Being with Krista Tippett, John O'Donohue Podcast

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Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week.

This week, we covered the following:

1) Bitcoin & ETH price & vibes check in

2) Polymarket Wash Trading Allegation

Aubrey Strobel's thread countering the claims here

3) /r/AppleIntelligenceFail

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On this episode of the Feelings Check-In, Natasha and Deana talk about the stress of closing 2025 partnerships and the financial pressures that comes with it. They also reflect on the nuances of identity and self-perception, sharing honest feelings about the pressures of appearance and sense of value.

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Malware is a non-technical look at the tech news of the week.

This week, we covered the following:

1) Flavia Is Online

Related: last week's @Truth_Terminal and $GOAT news here

2) Lithium reserves found in Arkansas

3) Character.AI Safety Incident (TW: Suicide)

4) Draft tweets

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