Eric caught up with REDEF's founder, CEO and Chief Curator Jason Hirschhorn to talk about all the wrenching changes that are going on in the media world these days with the breakdown of the cable bundle, the rise of OTT, which media companies are winning & losing, Bill Simmons, Howard Stern, how he built such an enormous Rolodex, and what he's learned in the last few weeks since quad heart surgery.

Eric spoke to rising EDM star Manse about how emerging artists leverage Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Soundcloud, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Sirius XM and other services to build a name for themselves with fans. We also discuss the most important places to tour, leveraging podcasts, and getting bigger artists to promote your music.

Eric got back in touch with Eilers Research's Adam Krejcik after NFL Kick-off weekend to discuss how Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) did following the recent heavy ad spend. Will DraftKings and FanDuel make money after spending so much? Will they IPO or have to merge? We also discussed the fast-growing spaces of social casino and eSports and what to watch for.

Eric chatted with Re/Code's Peter Kafka about what's going on right now in Big Media in response to the rise of Over The Top (OTT). What are big media execs really saying? What new OTT services might rise up? Will the new Apple TV revolutionize the space? Which of the high-powered "talent" from old media might make the leap to OTT like Glenn Beck?

Eric caught up with 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman about what Apple will exactly reveal during its planned big keynote on September 9th. In particular, we discuss the new Apple TV, its specs, and Apple's plans to launch an Over-The-Top service aimed at the traditional cable bundle.

Eric speaks with BTIG TMT analyst Walter Piecyk about the big changes affecting wireless carriers, cable companies, and satellite companies today. We talk about how likely it is that either T-Mobile, Sprint or Dish will be acquired, as well as Apple's stock's current pull back, how it's positioned for the holiday quarter, China fears, and whether it should buy Tesla.

Eric welcomes back BTIG TMT analyst Rich Greenfield for a second go round on just how poorly big media is positioned to adapt to the end of the bundle and rapid rise of Direct To Consumer Over The Top services given the recent terrible earnings results.

Eric had a far-ranging discussion with Spark Capital's Andrew Parker about the biggest investment themes he's most interested in watching play out over the next 10 years. We discuss messaging, wearables, 3D printing, cryptography, show-rooming, wireless spectrum, over-the-top services, and

what might revitalize the suburbs. Andrew's been a great participant in my annual "sleeper idea" list for the past 2 years in 2014 and 2015.

If Apple had never started its dividend and stock buyback plan, its cash balances would now be $330 billion. In my view, the whole plan has been a waste of effort that's led to a 13% increase in the stock price since Sept. 2012. Apple should have spent its money on doing a lot of M&A and the stock would be much higher. The only reason they haven't? They worry about getting tied up in government anti-trust red-tape.

Eric offers his analysis of Google's newly announced Alphabet structure for the company and how it's a win for Larry and Sergey's control, a win for investors and a win for talented execs like Sundar Pichai.