The Abstractable Podcast

By Ryan Griffin & Lachlan Smith

This is a podcast for entrepreneurial spirited, the curious and those hungry to learn about the world around them. We distill the ideas from the world's best thinkers in startups, business, creativity... more

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The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

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September 15, 202146 CLIPS: Banksy – Art, Marketing & Hype
Selected clips from ep46:
[0:00] Who is Mr. Brainwash? |

[3:31] Banksy, Mr. Brainwash & The Creative Curve |

[7:31] How to create your own luck - Banksy & Mr. Brainwash.
These are Clips taken from our chat about Exit Through the Gift Shop by Banksy.
We are discussing art, what makes art, and how powerful marketing and hype can be. This episode comes from a wild and exciting documentary by Banksy about... well... it's not clear if it's about Banksy or someone else. Definitely an excellent watch!
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September 13, 202146 : Banksy – Art, Marketing & Hype
We are discussing art, what makes art, and how powerful marketing and hype can be. This episode comes from a wild and exciting documentary by Banksy about... well... it's not clear if it's about Banksy or someone else. Definitely an excellent watch!
Today’s episode is inspired by documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop by Banksy.
[00:00] Introduction |

[01:30] Segment story, political books |

[06:05] Overview: Exit through the gift shop |

[07:25] Banksy’s Biography |

[12:15] Banksy’s artworks |

[16:18] Banksy’s film documentaries |

[25:24] Who is Mr. Brainwash? |

[38:00] Banksy, Mr. Brainwash & The Creative Curve |

[45:57] How to create your own luck - Banksy & Mr. Brainwash |

[51:00] Street art evolutions and alike |

[57:00] Passion for art |

[59:20] Closing quote.
Sour Grapes -> https://youtu.be/hPUYuwSRwB8
Made you look (fake paintings) -> https://www.netflix.com/title/81406333
Banksy’s biography -> https://www.britannica.com/biography/Banksy
Exit through the gift shop movie -> https://youtu.be/IqVXThss1z4
As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the documentary and how we would like to bring it into our lives.
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1h 1min
July 07, 202145 CLIPS: Barrack Obama – What we can learn from a President
Selected clips from ep45:
[0:00] Obama’s quote that sums up his life|

[5:54] When Nassim Taleb classifies himself as a communist |

[11:04] Barrack Obama's Top Habits.
These are Clips taken from our chat about A Promised Land by Barrack Obama.
In this week's episode we discuss Obama's memoir about his first term in office as president of the United States.
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17min
July 07, 202145 : Barrack Obama – What we can learn from a President
In this week's episode we discuss Obama's memoir about his first term in office as president of the United States.
Today’s episode is inspired by Book A Promised Land by Barrack Obama.
[00:00] Introduction: Amazon letters

[01:30] Segment story by Ryan

[07:15] Overview: Promised Land

[17:15] B. Obama’s Biography

[28:06] Obama’s quote that sums up his life

[34:00] Highlights from the book, Promised Land

[42:20] Starting of B. Obama’s political race

[46:00] B. Obama and the Israeli-Palestine conflict

[51:00] When Nassim Taleb classifies himself as a communist

[57:26] B. Obama's Top Habits

[1:06:00] Presumptions and criticisms on B. Obama’s term

[1:16:30] Takeaways in Promised Land book

[1:22:50] Closing quote

2016 Barrack Obama speech in National Convention -> https://youtu.be/ueMNqdB1QIE
As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the Book and how we would like to bring it into our lives.
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1h 25min
June 09, 202144 CLIPS: Jeff Bezos – Amazon Letters to Shareholders
Selected clips from ep44:
[0:00] Building the worlds most customer centric company|

[6:34] Why Amazon does not focus on making profits |

[14:37] The 2 key lessons from the Amazon Letters to Shareholders.
These are Clips taken from our chat about Amazon Letters to Shareholders by Jeff Bezos.
The Amazon Annual Letters to Shareholders hold similar fame to the Berkshire Hathaway ones, and for good reason. They are densely packed recount of the successes (& failures) of Amazon from their founder.

Reading all of them from 1997 through to 2020 also takes less time than a standard book so are highly recommended read for any business owner or a manger.
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28min
June 07, 202144 : Jeff Bezos – Amazon Letters to Shareholders
The Amazon Annual Letters to Shareholders hold similar fame to the Berkshire Hathaway ones, and for good reason. They are densely packed recount of the successes (& failures) of Amazon from their founder.

Reading all of them from 1997 through to 2020 also takes less time than a standard book so are highly recommended read for any business owner or a manger.
Today’s episode is inspired by letters Amazon Letters to Shareholders by Jeff Bezos.
[00:00] Introduction: Amazon letters |

[01:32] Non fungible tokens (NFTs) |

[06:00] Digital arts and cryptocurrencies |

[11:44] CEO of Amazon: Jeff Bezos |

[18:34] Amazon’s timeline |

[31:03] Building the world’s most customer centric company |

[37:38] Why Amazon does not focus on making profits |

[48:15] The 2 key lessons from the Amazon Letters to Shareholders |

[1:02:25] Innovation cycle throughout amazon |

[1:07:56] How amazon turns failure into profits |

[1:12:32] Day one vs day two
Links of Amazon's Letters to Shareholder - https://www.cbinsights.com/research/bezos-amazon-shareholder-letters/#links
As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the letters and how we would like to bring it into our lives.
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1h 21min
April 30, 202143 CLIPS: Jeff Koons – An investigation of a controversial artist
Selected clips from ep43:
[0:00] Is Readymade art real art?|

[6:04] The bravery of artists |

[9:06] Is Jeff Koons a genius?.
These are Clips taken from our chat about Manufactured Intellect by Jeff Koons.
This week we discussed the art of Jeff Koons. We look at the controversy surrounding him and use it as a base to discuss art, what is art and what is its role in today's world.
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16min
April 27, 202143 : Jeff Koons – An investigation of a controversial artist
This week we discussed the art of Jeff Koons. We look at the controversy surrounding him and use it as a base to discuss art, what is art and what is its role in today's world.
Today’s episode is inspired by Documentary Manufactured Intellect by Jeff Koons.
[00:00] Introduction

[01:24] Fashion or   Art: The story of my sneaker -Ryan

[25:58] Jeff Koons

[25:50] Jeff Koons   famous arts

[35:50] Is Readymade art real art?

[51:23] The bravery of artists

[54:30] Reception   of artwork

[1:08:17] Is Jeff Koons a genius?
As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the Documentary and how we would like to bring it into our lives.
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1h 15min
April 01, 202142 CLIPS: John Warrillow – Build a business to run without you
Selected clips from ep42:
[0:00] The trap that most business owners fall into|

[5:12] Why every business owner should have a mentor |

[12:29] How to systemise and scale your business (The Machine).
These are Clips taken from our chat about Built to Sell by John Warrillow.
Find out the core aspects to creating a valuable, scalable and sellable business.

This book was a perspective shifter for us when we read it a number of years ago. It’s a must read for anyone interested in starting their own or becoming a business leader.
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24min
March 28, 202142 : John Warrillow – Build a business to run without you
Find out the core aspects to creating a valuable, scalable, and sellable business.
This book was a perspective shifter for us when we read it a number of years ago. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in starting their own or becoming a business leader.
Today’s episode is inspired by book Built to Sell by John Warrillow.
[00:00] Introduction |

[01:32] The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon |

[14:12] Author: John Warrillow |

[18:18] The trap that most business owners fall into |

[26:18] Why every business owner should have a mentor |

[33:40] Productising your business |

[39:39] How to systemise and scale your business (The Machine) |

[55:00] Four main business drivers |

[1:15:24] Financial statements in business |

[1:17:00] Episode’s takeaway
Other Mentioned:
The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon -> https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/29/books/the-everything-store-jeff-bezos-and-the-age-of-amazon.html

John Warrillow’s
Podcast: Built to sell radio https://builttosell.com/radio/
Website: https://builttosell.com/
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1h 22min

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