Greg Isenberg

gregisenberg.com
x.com/gregisenberg

The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

• 00:06:00 Super Mario 64: A 3D Revolution
• 00:13:43 Game Design Breakthroughs and Influences
• 00:21:51 First-Person Shooters: Wolfenstein, Doom, and Duke Nukem
• 00:34:41 The Rise of Strategy and Simulation Games
• 00:45:46 Internet Culture and Early Online Communities
• 00:58:24 IRC, Clan Culture, and the Birth of Esports
• 01:12:03 Peripherals, LAN Cafes, and Early Esports Infrastructure
• 01:20:43 Legendary Players, Teams, and the Globalization of Esports
• 01:35:08 Voice Chat, Ventrilo, and Community Bonds
• 01:44:56 Major Tournaments, Team 3D, and SK Gaming
• 01:55:01 The Best Players and the Future of Competitive Gaming

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Benjamin Parry

benparry.ca

x.com/_benjaminparry

The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New Systems.

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Timestamps

• 00:02:32 A Fireside Dive into Company Histories
• 00:05:16 ASMR and Rug Cleaning Videos
• 00:07:35 The Analogy: Government as a Company
• 00:08:29 Focus, Simplify, Accountability: Public Service Reform
• 00:09:59 Bill C5 and the Building Canada Act
• 00:22:03 What Qualifies as a National Interest Project?
• 00:27:41 Operationalizing Major Projects and Provincial Dynamics
• 00:38:02 Industrial Policy, Government as Buyer, and the Nordspace Example
• 00:57:28 Canada’s Federal Structure and System Design
• 01:01:25 Crisis, Urgency, and National Transformation
• 01:30:56 Culture, Immigration, and the Canadian Experience
• 01:42:20 Screens, Information, and Real-World Connection
• 01:45:22 Wrap-Up and Closing Thoughts

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New Systems

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Matthew Jordan (https://matthewjordan.ca/) is an explorer, historian, and urbanist.

The conversation starts with water and municipal infrastructure and moves into Stewart Brand's concept of pace layering, the idea that a system has layers that change at different speeds. Matthew discusses Toronto's buried rivers, such as Garrison Creek, the city's large ravine system, and the Leslie Street Spit, a wilderness area built from construction debris.

This is a conversation about the natural and built systems beneath a city, and how paying attention to them changes how you understand a place.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Intro, Stadium Tour, and Water Talk(00:07:08) Jingles, Branding, and Visual Identity(00:08:12) Wires, Infrastructure, and City Systems(00:14:00) Billy Bishop Airport, Parks, and Urban Space Debates(00:17:42) Walking the City: Observation and Curiosity(00:21:57) Nature, Layers, and the Ground as a Social Construct(00:35:00) Discovering Toronto's Lost Rivers and Ravines(00:45:34) Factories, Highways, and Ravines: Transformation and Restoration(00:50:58) Driving the Don Valley Parkway: Bridges and Valleys(01:06:41) Toronto's Waterfront: Infill, Spits, and Accidental Wilderness(01:17:42) The Don River Revitalization and Systemic Urban Change(01:26:44) Culture, Change, and Understanding Systems(01:42:07) Systemic Thinking, Technology, and the Nature of Change(01:55:15) Why History Matters: Agency, Imagination, and Making Change(02:02:12) Conclusion: Reflections, Shoutouts, and Funky Outro

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Neil Chudleigh (x.com/neilsuperduper) is a founder, engineer, and developer, and the creator of Superwhisper (superwhisper.com).

The conversation opens with a demonstration of Superwhisper, a voice dictation app, including its configurable modes, an Obsidian integration, and an offline use case. Neil discusses building customizable software, how large language models make complex tools more usable, and his shift toward delegating work to AI agents. The conversation also covers World of Warcraft and addiction, and the Murph workout.

This is a conversation about the tools we build and the ones that shape us, delegation, and turning compulsive behavior into discipline.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:01:05) Podcast Formats and Learning from 'My First Million'(00:04:39) The Story Behind Super Whisper & Custom Modes(00:13:04) Designing for Personalization and Complexity(00:15:25) The Rise of LLMs and User Behavior(00:18:42) Multitasking, Delegation, and AI Agents(00:33:30) Macro vs. Micro: Insights from Starcraft(00:39:24) World of Warcraft: Social Gaming and Virtual Economies(01:10:39) Truck Culture: Tacoma, Maverick, and Vehicle Design(01:38:55) Global Manufacturing: China, BYD, and EV Innovation(01:56:52) Robotics, DJI, and the Future of Physical Automation(02:16:32) Drone Delivery: China’s Urban Food Logistics(02:40:52) Cultural Takeaways: Convenience, Packaging, and Innovation(02:52:55) Fitness Challenges: The Murph, One Punch Man, and Everyday Routines

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Neil Chudleigh

x.com/neilsuperduper
superwhisper.com

The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth.
Podcast by New.

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Timestamps

• 00:01:05 Podcast Formats and Learning from 'My First Million'
• 00:04:39 The Story Behind Super Whisper & Custom Modes
• 00:13:04 Designing for Personalization and Complexity
• 00:15:25 The Rise of LLMs and User Behavior
• 00:18:42 Multitasking, Delegation, and AI Agents
• 00:33:30 Macro vs. Micro: Insights from Starcraft
• 00:39:24 World of Warcraft: Social Gaming and Virtual Economies
• 01:10:39 Truck Culture: Tacoma, Maverick, and Vehicle Design
• 01:38:55 Global Manufacturing: China, BYD, and EV Innovation
• 01:56:52 Robotics, DJI, and the Future of Physical Automation
• 02:16:32 Drone Delivery: China’s Urban Food Logistics
• 02:40:52 Cultural Takeaways: Convenience, Packaging, and Innovation
• 02:52:55 Fitness Challenges: The Murph, One Punch Man, and Everyday Routines

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Chris Samra (https://x.com/crsamra) is a founder, engineer, and designer, and the creator of waves.camera.

The conversation begins with Y2K-era design and becomes a detailed discussion of BlackBerry: its Waterloo origins, push email, enterprise security, the physical keyboard, and its decline, which Chris attributes to building for executives rather than ordinary users. They then discuss the early iPhone, predictive typing, and the difference between technology as a creative tool and as convenience, before turning to wearables and Chris's view that the camera is the clearest use for the form factor.

This is a conversation about why some products succeed and others fail, and the importance of knowing what a product is really for.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Y2K Aesthetics and Tech Nostalgia(00:01:36) BlackBerry’s Rise and Security Legacy(00:13:15) The Origin and Evolution of BlackBerry(00:20:06) The Fall of BlackBerry and Lessons Learned(00:27:18) Human Augmentation and Tech Philosophy(00:46:55) Wearables, AR Glasses, and the Future of Devices(01:04:07) Cameras, Drones, and Robotics Innovation(01:29:03) Drones and the Changing Face of Warfare(01:37:43) Reflections and Wrap-Up

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Benjamin Parry (https://www.benparry.ca/) is a writer, systems thinker, and researcher.

The conversation opens with a few of Benjamin's current interests and settles into a discussion of Machiavelli, drawing on James Burnham's reading of him as an early political scientist focused on outcomes rather than ideals. It then turns to the question of progress, using a walk across Toronto measured over two centuries as a prompt, and to how people learn by adopting the methods and posture of experts.

This is a conversation about how the ideas we absorb shape how we think, and what progress means once the easier gains are behind us.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Opening Banter and Album Talk(00:00:44) Cigarettes, Aesthetics, and Book References(00:05:30) Podcast Rituals and Three Concepts(00:08:54) Sound Check and Going Live(00:09:38) Introduction and Setting the Scene(00:11:14) Wildfire Smoke and Photography(00:11:50) Who Was Machiavelli?(00:13:53) The Prince and Machiavellian Philosophy(00:20:23) Machiavelli in Popular Culture(00:21:30) Exploring The Prince and Its Legacy(00:25:39) Outcomes vs. Ideals in Politics and Science(00:27:40) How Foundational Texts Shape Society

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Mikey Kim (https://www.instagram.com/unclemikeysinc/?hl=en) is a chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, and a co-owner of the restaurants Milou, Bonito's, and Bar Bowie.

The conversation covers his path into cooking: reading grocery flyers as a child, growing up between Korea and the Canadian suburbs, asking for a deep fryer at twelve, and attending French culinary school. He discusses his admiration for the chef Jacques Pepin, the intentionality of Korean food, McDonald's as an example of standardization, and how his own restaurants combine different cuisines.

This is a conversation about cooking as a form of translation between cultures, and the tension between standardization and individual expression.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Walmart and Grocery Shopping Habits(00:03:25) Childhood Memories: Flyers and Supermarkets(00:09:43) The Art and Psychology of Supermarket Flyers(00:12:37) Collecting Flyers and Global Supermarket Experiences(00:15:57) Early Food Memories and Culinary Curiosity(00:31:22) From Deep Fryers to Culinary School(00:31:51) The Influence of David Chang and French Culinary Tradition(00:39:22) Translating High-Level Cooking to the Masses(00:45:54) Food as Cultural Expression and Authenticity(00:47:20) Kimchi: History, Tradition, and Making(01:06:02) Food as Medicine: Korean and Asian Perspectives

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Tarun Sachdeva (https://tarunsachdeva.com/) is a designer, writer, and founder of Traces (https://traces.com/).

The conversation begins with Frank Chimero's essay "What Screens Want" and the idea that a new medium first imitates the one it replaces. They use the history of plastic as an example, then discuss skeuomorphism, the costs of convenience, and how AI imitates human voices and images because that is the interface people recognize. The conversation ends on video games and the idea of the creator as a world builder.

This is a conversation about how new mediums develop by imitating older ones, and what that pattern shows about current technology.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:00:30) Frank Chimero and The Shape of Design(00:02:41) What Screens Want: Essay Deep Dive(00:06:42) Plastic as a Metaphor for Software(00:13:10) The History and Impact of Plastic(00:22:23) Typewriters, Tools, and Creative Process(00:41:06) Medium Imitation and Technological Progress(00:48:17) Plastic, Software, and Societal Side Effects(00:51:18) AI, Attention, and Human Experience(01:00:43) Imitation to Innovation: The Case of AI(01:01:18) AI in Creative Tools and Learning(01:26:07) Games, Simulation, and the Future of AI(01:44:12) Game Engines, World Building, and Wrap Up

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_

Gabriel O'Flaherty-Chan (https://gabrieloc.com/) is a game developer, designer, and systems thinker, the creator of several games such as Chaotic Era, and now a co-founder of falcon.so.

The conversation is built around the 1981 film Quest for Fire, which they use as a starting point to discuss human potential. Gabriel notes that a person 100,000 years ago had the same brain we do, and the two discuss learning as a kind of technology, neuroplasticity, and his practice of taking on many different projects at a beginner level. They also cover ancient history, the concept of zero, and the double-slit experiment.

This is a conversation about human potential, the assumptions we treat as fixed, and how a single idea can change what a person or a society believes is possible.

The Other Stuff is hosted by @internetvin, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.

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Timestamps

(00:00:00) Why This Movie Matters: Human Potential and Evolution(00:03:15) Primitive Life and Fire as Technology(00:05:20) Plot Breakdown and the Quest for Fire(00:10:55) Encounters with Other Tribes and New Technologies(00:14:16) Themes of Love, Relationships, and Societal Change(00:19:24) Comparing Tribes: Worldviews, Technology, and Potential(00:22:06) Unlocking Human Potential: Laughter, Medicine, and Cultural Exchange(00:24:03) Critique of the Film's Historical Accuracy and Technology Gaps(00:29:15) Reflection on Human Hardware vs. Societal Progress(00:33:18) Neuroplasticity, Learning, and Expanding the Mind(00:43:22) Deep Work and Project-Driven Learning(00:52:41) Technical Deep Dive: Game Design, Software, and Abstraction(01:07:00) Human Progress: From Fire to Modern Technology(01:10:11) Civilizations, Lost Knowledge, and the Role of Information(01:48:27) The Nature of Information, Inspiration, and Openness

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The Other Stuff Podcast

• YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AW

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419f

• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531

• Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpod

• Instagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpod

internetVin ⁠

• x.com/internetvin

New

• x.com/newsystems_

• instagram.com/newsystems_