Taylor Swift Avatar? Right Wing Reggae? AI is revolutionizing music creation and consumption—what does this mean for artists and fans? Gregory B. and Alex L. discuss AI-powered

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00:00 AI is Coming! Effecting Creativity and Consumption

07:20 Music Eating Its Own Tail

11:25 AI Music Creation Analogy to eSports

16:00 Startups + Producer/Artists + Blurry Lines of Sampling

19:00 Framework for Paying Creators Today + Future

23:34 Dolby Atmos Mixes: 3D Reimagining of Sounds

26:00 Grimes AI

28:51 Is Music Becoming a Passive Commodity?

31:30 AI: Who Are The Losers?

40:26 Enabling Legacy Artists to Release New Material

43:20 A Future Where Copyright is Popularity Based

48:00 Music From New Artists Is Awesome

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From Napster to TikTok, Gregory Butler and Alex Luke unpack the seismic shifts in the music industry, sharing untold stories about Death Row Records, Nirvana, and Guns N’ Roses. Explore the roles of DJs turned Producers, the rise of streaming platforms like Spotify, and how AI-generated fan fiction could redefine music narratives. With deep dives into industry legends and insider anecdotes, this episode blends nostalgia with insights on the changing face of music discovery.

06:25 Death Row Catalogue

10:20 Greg Bulter’s Death Row Stories

14:40 Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, Cleveland’s Rock & Roll HOF

16:10 A Cool Story about Nirvana

21:30 A Coole Story about Guns & Roses

24:50 WOTD: Jack Daniels + Chauvet True California Brandy

26:30 Napster is Still Alive

30:00 iTunes to Spotify shifted the Music Business Model

32:20 Music Discovery: TikTok vs. Apple Music vs. Spotify

35:35 Technology: Shapes the Art we experience

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Mantasha and Atul, in agreement that Punjabi is the ultimate language for "parental (advisory) rants," dive into TikTok's grip on music trends, Pathaan's stellar trio, and why Ambani’s bailout of DreamWorks was a game-changer. They both waxed nostalgic about Sholay, Pakistani serials (and some friends who are currently starring in them), and holiday classics Ryan Reynolds.  An instant classic of undeniable love of Bollywood, sprinkled with the magic of Hollywood, this episode is as informational as it is entertaining!

Mantasha Khan: Influencer + Econ / Marketing Student

Part 2 of 2 Parts

00:00 Mantasha’s background

01:45 Punjabi: the best language to cuss your kids out

02:11 Half Girlfriend, Shradda Kapoor, Take 2

03:10 Alia Bhatt

06:45 Pathaan: Shah Rukh Khan + Deepika Padukone + John Abraham

07:00 Punjabi Hip Hop: AP Dhillon + Diljit Dosanjh

10:40 Kali: Ganesh On The Dash

12:40 Neha Kakkar + VK Dhaliwal

15:00 Ambani bailed out DreamWorks + Film ROI

20:00 My Kids Love Hip Hop; Their Teachers Call Me About ‘Language’

20:25 How Spotify + TikTok Changed the Music Business Model

22:00 TikTok Dictates Younger Generation’s Music Taste

23:00 Sholay: Amitabh Bachchan + Dharmendra Dominance

26:20 Rani Aur Rocky Ki Preme Kahani

27:27 Pakistani Serials: Homegirl Naeema Bhatt Gets a shoutout

33:20 Aishwarya Rai

33:50 Bollywood men from Timothee Chalamet Decades Ago To Now Being Jacked

37:00 Hollywood’s Best: Tom Cruise, Ryan Reynolds + Xmas Movies!

39:50 Horror/Suspense Films: Smile + Ring

42:10 Barfi! + Priyanka Chopra + Pineapple Juice

43:40 Mantasha will NOT FAIL our Class Cuz She Did Our Pod!!

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Mantasha Khan: Influencer + Econ / Marketing Student in Atul’s Fordham Gabelli Business School class joins to discuss All Things Bollywood. Part 1 of a 2 part, entertaining series.

From Dad Bods to Dashing Leads, we dive into Bollywood's evolution while Mantasha sips on a tropical mix of Pineapple Juice + Coconut Milk + Whipped Cream, and Atul sticks to his trusted coffee. We’ve been asked to cover Bollywood from time to time, and Mantasha brings her A-game with spicy takes on Dangal, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and celeb crushes like John Abraham and Janhvi Kapoor, while Atul gushes over Disha Patani and Kriti Sanon. From Haryana's kabaddi warriors to Priyanka Chopra's charm, this episode is a perfect blend of humor and Bollywood love.

05:30 DOTD: Pineapple Juice + Coconut Milk + Whipped Cream

05:45 Bollywood Evolution: Dad Bods to Dashing Leads

09:50 Movie Shoutouts: Taare Zameen Par + Barfi!

11:35 Priyanka Chopra Gets Some Love

14:50 Bollywood Sports Movies Rock

16:46 Haryana: Land of Kabaddi + Wrestlers

19:30 Dangal + Baag Milka Baag

24:20 Mantasha’s current favs: John Abraham + Janhvi Kapoor + SRK

28:00 Ranveer Singh: Gully Boy

29:15 Atul’s current favs: Disha Patani + Kriti Sanon

30:10 Movie Shoutout: Half Girlfriend, Shraddha Kapoor

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Dive into the gridiron mindset with retired Pro Football player Josh Turner as he shares what it takes to compete at the highest level of football, from navigating pain and mental toughness to mastering game-day strategies like reading a WR’s body language to best him for an interception. Explore the intense transition from his college playing days at Iowa and Florida International University, to the pros with the Seattle Seahawks, the mental edge required to excel, and how athletes can build community, invest smartly, and transition to life post-football. Plus, insights on Super Bowl predictions, tax advantages for entrepreneurs, and Atul’s upcoming on-demand VC course!

🎧 Stay locked in—this episode is a playbook for success on and off the field!

00:00 Intro

05:55 WOTD: Jack Daniels + Tart Red Cherry Juice

07:40 Football + Track: A Means To Achieve

12:43 Do Things In Your Youth That You Can’t Do Later

15:00 Cornerback Position In Football

23:45 Football Player’s Typical Week During The Season

24:54 Football: Much More A Mental Game Than You Think 

25:36 Josh Walks Us Through An On The Field Play

32:14 WRs Who Play The Game Well

33:55 Super Bowl Predictions

39:52 Mental Health + Transitioning Out Of Pro Football

46:47 Community + Relationships + Investing

50:04 Investing: Have Your $$ Work For You

57:41 Your Responsibility With Your Money

59:46 Tax Codes Built To Benefit Entrepreneurs

1:05:00 Atul’s On Demand Course is coming, VC: Ideation through Execution

1:08:08 How To Break Into VC

1:09:00 Simplify Investing: Leverage The Opportunities in Front Of You

1:15:00 SYSK

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This holiday season, I’m sharing a heartfelt conversation with my dear friend David Homan, founder of Orchestrated Connections. Dive into the art of generous connection, uncover the true power of intentional relationships, and explore the concept of creative capital. From building community and purpose to reinventing the social graph of giving, this episode is packed with insights to inspire action and giving during this season of gratitude. Tune in and let the spirit of giving guide you! 🍁✨

00:00 Intro

06:30 Relationships + Community Building

09:24 Health + Wellness

13:00 SOAR Connect

19:17 Data: Valuing the Quality of Relationships

30:00 Legacy

34:17 Intentional Relationship Interactions

37:20 Community + Purpose + Belonging

41:45 Reinventing the Social Graph of Giving

45:40 Curated Engagements

54:17 SYSK: For the Love of The Game (Film); Sewa Diwali (Prashar + Patel)

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Dive into an inspiring journey with Daniel Puder, undefeated MMA Fighter, WWE $1M Tough Enough Champion turned social entrepreneur. Discover how he's reshaping education for the younger generation through tech-savvy, state-funded private schools to create future-ready leaders. From fighting in the ring to fighting for a better future, hear his takes on nutrition, AI's transformative power, and the mission to put America and it’s children of the future first. With endorsements from Dr. Oz, collaborations with Mike

03:56 Daniel’s beginnings to becoming a fighter

12:40 Daniel’s artist son / Art Basel

17:40 Nutrition + Positive Shifts

20:35 American vs. European Diets

22:00 The Fighter

31:15 WWE: early support from my hometown Rockford, IL

34:30 Boxers, MMA Fighters some of the toughest athletes

38:24 What a Fighter thinks right before a fight

45:30 Educating Youth: My Life My Power, MLPI

44:32 AI changing the World

55:20 The Most Influential Leaders in the World

1:01:01 Shaping the Youth, Shaping our Future

1:03:45 PSA for both sides: be more Centrist and put America First.

1:12:30 SYSK: DanielPuder.com

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On this episode of The Whiskey Hue, Fordham GSB alum Joe OBrien shares his journey in banking, highlighting the grit it takes to succeed. From being mentored by the best to becoming a great mentor, Joe gives us the blueprint for thriving in the industry. Tune in to hear about M&A, the state of the economy, and how AI is shaking up the markets. You’ll walk away with invaluable lessons for your career. Always a pleasure to chat with Joe, he’s been the featured speaker in my Financing New Media Ventures class and we’ve also shared the stage discussing economy/banking at several Fordham Conferences.
DOTD: Titos Vodka provides the sips.

00:00 Intro

07:19 DOTD: Titos + Ice Tea

09:25 The Markets, Sell Side M&A: Benchmarks

11:18 Banking: The Game is a Grind, This is How You Play It

18:42 Mentorship

20:38 Fed: Rate Cuts, State of the Economy

24:20 US + Global Markets

27:40 AI + Investing in AI

31:46 Cap Structure

32:30 Quick Dip Into NHL and NBA

35:33 Mindset Lesson: Grind + Win

43:44 SYSK

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In this episode, Tyler Kelly, founder of Tennis Social AI, sits down with host Atul Prashar. We explore the dominance of tennis legends like Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal, dive into the intense pro tennis lifestyle, and compare tennis stars to NBA greats. A seasoned Tennis veteran himself, Tyler shares insights on his innovative Tennis Simulator and growing tennis through gamification and social engagement. Hennessy provides the sips.

00:00  Intro…Tennis, Breaking Points

04:38  US Pro Tennis Players, Recapturing The Magic

09:00  Pro Tennis Lifestyle: Brutal

11:35  Tennis x NBA Superstar Comparisons

19:06  Tennis Social AI: Tennis Simulator

25:20  Business Models: TAM SAM SOM

31:45  Top Golf Comparable wife joke…remove?

39:00  The Visual / Physical Setup

41:00  Install Costs / Subscriptions

46:06  Hyper-Analysis Features

50:00  Future Expansion Opportunities

56:30  Growing the Tennis Pie with Social Engagement

59:30  DOTD: Hennessey

1:01:01 SYSK: Andy Roddick’s Podcast: SERVED

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🎙️ Ready to get serious about Crypto/Blockchain

02:24  Nashville Barrell Straight Bourbon Whiskey

05:05  Andrew’s Background

08:34  Rise And Shine

10:19  Nakamoto Consensus Protocol

13:22  Why Ethereum has remained relevant

28:58  How Rise And Shine will Change the Game

32:52  Calming Your Mind Around DeFi  

45:48  Let's Talk About Blockchain More, Crypto Less

52:19  Future of Adoptability & Scalability of Blockchain

57:22  SYSK: Rise And Shine Partners on LinkedIN / YouTube

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