We’re back from summer break and we want to revisit some past pods as they get dragged into the current of current events, making our predictions as good - or even better - than the AI led herd. Today we’ve got a slew of stories to unpack, from AI Fakes and our podcast with the now-under-threat CEO of Boomy, the unwinding of the greatest money making machine you never heard of, and in Part Two revisiting our Ticketmaster / Live Nation show and the current fiasco of dynamic pricing for Oasis tickets.

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In this episode of 'Bubble Trouble,' hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page dive into two major topics affecting today's financial and entertainment markets. They discuss the recent fraudulent activities surrounding AI-generated music streams, detailing the $10 million scam involving fake fans and manipulated royalties. Moving on, they shed light on the Oasis ticketing debacle, where surge pricing and market manipulation led to skyrocketing ticket prices and public outcry. Throughout the episode, they revisit past discussions, particularly focusing on market turbulence and the intricacies of carry trades. The hosts promise more exciting content and insights into market dynamics as they kick off their autumn season.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

01:08    Part One

01:33 Reflecting on Past Episodes

02:11 Summer Break and Market Turbulence

03:42 Understanding Carry Trades

09:46 Nvidia's Market Impact

13:07 AI Music Fraud Scandal

23:41 Part Two

23:41 Oasis Ticket Fiasco

24:59 Ticket Demand and Dynamic Pricing

26:30 Surge Pricing vs. Dynamic Pricing

30:58 The Role of Ticketmaster and Market Manipulation

36:03 Potential Solutions and Future Outlook

43:07 Concluding Thoughts and Wrap-Up

43:48 Credits

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