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The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 12 – Kamran BokhariIn this episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I are joined by geopolitical strategist Kamran Bokhari for a sweeping, historically grounded exploration of how Iran arrived at its present moment of instability—and where it may be heading next. Kamran traces Iran’s modern political evolution from Qajar Persia through the Pahlavi monarchy, the 1953 Mosaddegh coup, and the 1979 Islamic Revolution, explaining how the regime’s dual-military structure—split between the regular army and the IRGC—was forged in war and later transformed into a vehicle for political and economic dominance.
From Iran’s revolutionary ideology and fear of...
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Hidden ForcesIran's Counterrevolution & the Future of the Greater Middle East | Kamran Bokhari Episode 459 of Hidden Forces is the twelfth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Kamran Bokhari, a strategic forecaster and geopolitical analyst who specializes on the Middle Eastern and Eurasia, about Iran's nationwide protests, what they reveal about the power and stability of the Iranian regime, and what the state of Iranian affairs portends for Iran's future, the region's geopolitics, and the strategic considerations and objectives of the United States. The conversation's opening hour traces Iran's modern formation—beginning in the early 1900s with the Constitutional Revolution, mo...
2026-01-261h 41Hidden ForcesIran's Counterrevolution & the Future of the Greater Middle East | Kamran Bokhari Episode 459 of Hidden Forces is the twelfth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Kamran Bokhari, a strategic forecaster and geopolitical analyst who specializes on the Middle Eastern and Eurasia, about Iran's nationwide protests, what they reveal about the power and stability of the Iranian regime, and what the state of Iranian affairs portends for Iran's future, the region's geopolitics, and the strategic considerations and objectives of the United States. The conversation's opening hour traces Iran's modern formation—beginning in the early 1900s with the Constitutional Revolution, mo...
2026-01-191h 41The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 11 – Brian WinterDemetri and I welcome journalist and author Brian Winter to The Hundred Year Pivot to discuss the recent events in Venezuela and where they fit into the upheaval coming at us from seemingly every direction. Brian is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and a seasoned analyst of Latin American politics and his balanced perspective is a welcome antidote to the unbridled certainty about the future that seems to have erupted since Maduro’s extradition/kidnap. We discuss the finer details of Venezuelan politics, what likely happens next, other key potential flashpoints in Latin America as well as the surprising res...
2026-01-151h 26Hidden ForcesTrump's New Strategy for Latin America: Venezuela, Cuba, & the 'Donroe Doctrine' | Brian Winter Episode 456 is the eleventh installment in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, Brian Winter. He's an expert on Latin America, having lived and worked in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, and possesses a deep understanding of the region's politics, economics, and security dynamics. The three of them begin their conversation discussing the Trump administration's almost cinematic removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela. They speculate about who is currently in charge of the country, the implications of Maduro's exit for Venezuela's economy a...
2026-01-081h 28The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 10 – Peter AtwaterIn this latest episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri Kofinas and I are joined by Peter Atwater, adjunct professor at William & Mary and author of The Confidence Map: From Chaos to Clarity. Together we explore Peter’s groundbreaking framework for understanding how confidence shapes behaviour, societies, and markets through four emotional quadrants: the comfort zone, the stress centre, the launch pad, and the passenger seat. What begins as a psychological model quickly expands into a sweeping reflection on generational fragility, social media conformity, and the dangerous imbalance of a world where too few people feel in control of th...
2025-11-091h 23Hidden ForcesWhat Happens When Social Trust Collapses? | Peter Atwater Episode 447 is the tenth installment in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Peter Atwater, a recognized expert on the impact of confidence and mood on individual and group decision-making. Peter's work has been instrumental not only in helping his clients, students, and readers understand how people make decisions under conditions of chaos and uncertainty, but also in showing how to use those insights to gain a competitive advantage. The three begin their conversation by mapping out Peter's Confidence Quadrant and using it to explain how individuals and crowds...
2025-11-031h 26The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 9 – Roger MitchellIn the ninth episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Grant and Demetri welcome Roger Mitchell for a deeply reflective conversation on faith, values, and the unraveling of the modern social contract. Against the backdrop of growing disillusionment in Western society, Roger shares his personal journey and explores how the erosion of traditional anchors—family, faith, and community—has left many searching for meaning in a world defined by materialism and inequality. Together, we examine the rise of financial nihilism, the politicisation of belief, and the enduring human need for moral and spiritual grounding, offering a thoughtful exploration of how anci...
2025-10-261h 45Hidden ForcesThe "Boomer Blues" and a Return to Faith | Roger Mitchell Episode 445 is the ninth installment in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Roger Mitchell, an entrepreneur and writer whose essay "The Answer Was Here All the Time," published in Grant Williams's 2025 compendium, explores faith, meaning, and the search for moral grounding in a contemporary West that feels increasingly unmoored and in epistemic freefall. The conversation begins with a diagnosis of the cultural and spiritual malaise that seems to have taken hold of Western societies: the fraying of the social contract, the "boomer blues," as Roger Mitchell calls them...
2025-10-261h 48Hidden ForcesAmerica Under Occupation: Truth, Power, & Imperial Decline | Jonathan Kirshner Episode 435 is the eighth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with leading realist scholar Jonathan Kirshner about how eroding cultural norms, weakened political guardrails, deepening polarization, and the collapse of shared narratives and belief structures are leading to a break-down in the American-led order, paving the way for a new moneyed elite to seize power in Washington. Their discussion begins with a deep dive into the realist tradition: its origins, how it differs from other ideological schools, its various interpretations, and why classical realists grant primacy to...
2025-08-211h 48The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 8 – Jonathan KirshnerIn this episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I sit down with Jonathan Kirshner, a leading classical realist and scholar of international relations, for a wide-ranging discussion on realism, uncertainty, and America’s shifting role in global affairs. Jonathan outlines realism as a descriptive framework for understanding a world defined by anarchy—where no supreme authority exists—and the resulting unpredictability of state behaviour. We explore how changing geopolitical conditions are prompting nations, including the US, to more clearly articulate and pursue their national interests, touching on recent US foreign policy choices, the weakening of the dollar order...
2025-08-211h 45The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 7 – Edward ChancellorIn the seventh episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri Kofinas and I are joined by renowned financial historian Edward Chancellor for a sweeping conversation on the century-long evolution of money and interest rates. Our discussion traces the abandonment of gold-backed currency, the rise of fiat money, and the resulting waves of speculation, monetary intervention, and economic distortion. Eddie examines how decades of artificially low rates fueled bubbles and imbalances that are now unwinding, reshaping industries from real estate to renewable energy. Together, we explore the political and societal consequences of ‘mispriced’ money, mounting deficits, and wealth inequality—and consid...
2025-08-071h 23Hidden ForcesThe Final Phase of the Debt Supercycle | Edward Chancellor Episode 431 is the seventh episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Edward Chancellor, a financial historian, award-winning journalist, and the author of "Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation." Eddie, Grant, and Demetri discuss how excessively interventionist monetary policies and widespread speculative excesses have prolonged the final phase of a "Debt Supercycle," whose bursting will likely usher in a new era of financial repression, marked by increased capital controls, currency crises, heightened geopolitical risk, and social turmoil. Subscribe to our premium content—including ou...
2025-07-311h 26The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 6 – Lawrence FossiIn the latest episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I sit down with Lawrence Fossi—better known to many as Montana Skeptic—for a fearless exploration of America’s fraying social fabric. From the shifting character of New York City to the cults of personality surrounding Elon Musk and Donald Trump, we dissect the cultural, political, and institutional forces eroding public trust and cohesion.
With Lawrence’s trademark candour, the conversation delves into the dangers of celebrity-driven populism, the fragility of democratic norms, and the deep structural imbalances threatening the US political and economic system. This is...
2025-06-241h 41Hidden ForcesTrump vs. Musk: One Big Beautiful Blowup | Lawrence Fossi Episode 422 is the sixth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Lawrence Fossi, about the recent fallout between President Donald Trump and his biggest political booster, Elon Musk. This is a critical and sober exploration of the political and budgetary challenges facing the country. It spares no criticisms of either Trump or Musk and is not meant for politically sensitive or easily offended partisans. In it, we discuss Musk's failed efforts to address the budget, his support for the formation of a new third party...
2025-06-161h 43The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 5 - Charles CalomirisIn the fifth episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri Kofinas and I sit down with economist Charles Calomiris for a probing exploration of America’s fiscal future and the deeper societal forces shaping it. The conversation delves into the concept of fiscal dominance—the point at which mounting government debt and deficits compel inflationary policies, sidelining the intentions of central banks, with Charles warning that the US is edging closer to this scenario, driven by unsustainable deficits and a political system gridlocked by the self-interest of key voting blocs and an unwillingness to confront hard choices around entitlements like...
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Unqualified AdviceOikos and Nomos: What Is the Economy, Really?This week, Dan and Sean dive into the deep end of economic uncertainty—from the philosophical origins of "the economy" to the lived reality of layoffs, inflation, and shifting trade routes. Why do oil rigs in North Dakota matter to the price of cheese? Are we witnessing demand destruction or just another panic? And what does "creative destruction" really look like when the grenades are turning into landmines? Along the way: internal combustion nerdery, fourth turning fatigue, and a fair bit of macroeconomic exasperation. If you're feeling off-balance in today's economy, you're not alone. We're al...
2025-06-021h 16Hidden ForcesThe Path Through Financial Repression | Charles Calomiris Episode 419 is the fifth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with fmr. Chief Economist for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Dr. Charles Calomiris about America's economic emergency and what our response to it should be once conditions push the country into a full-blown political crisis at some point over the next few years. In this incredibly timely conversation, Charles Calomiris explains what the recent moves in gold, bitcoin, and long-term bond yields suggest about where we are on the path toward financial repression as...
2025-05-271h 25The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 4 - Dr. Pippa MalmgrenIn another compelling episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I are joined by Dr. Pippa Malmgren to unpack the profound challenges facing American society today. Drawing from her extensive experience in US and UK political spheres, Pippa explores the collapse of shared narratives amid political polarization, economic pressures, and an overwhelming flood of information that drives people into ideological silos. She highlights how this ‘narrative collapse,’ fueled by repeated national traumas and algorithm-driven media, threatens public trust, rational discourse, and the very legitimacy of government.
Pippa calls this moment a Copernican shift in American reality, emph...
2025-05-221h 46The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 3 - Russell NapierIn the third episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I are joined by one of our main inspirations for setting out on this podcast journey, renowned financial historian Russell Napier, for a sweeping exploration of the deep structural imbalances reshaping the global economic and monetary order. Russell lays out a powerful framework for understanding the unwinding of decades-long distortions—rising debt, trade and capital flow asymmetries, and the pivotal role of China in the shifting global balance. As geopolitical alliances realign and governments turn increasingly to capital controls and financial repression, Russell warns that traditional investment strategies ma...
2025-05-151h 27Hidden ForcesNarrative Collapse & the Search for New Theories | Pippa Malmgren Episode 417 is the fourth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak with political-economist Pippa Malmgren about the wide-range of socio-political, economic, and technological challenges facing societies today. They discuss: The narrative collapse stemming from a loss of faith and trust in political leaders and institutions The informational overwhelm and confusion that...
2025-05-151h 47The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 2 - Neil HoweIn the second episode of The Hundred Year Pivot, Demetri and I talk with the man whose work inspired us to set off on this journey together – the co-author of seminal book The Fourth Turning and author of The Fourth Turning is Here, Neil Howe.
What follows is a timely and thought-provoking conversation on generational theory and the turbulent state of not just the United States, but the entire world today. From rising partisanship and institutional decay to shifting cultural norms around religion, gender, and substance use, Neil unpacks the patterns he sees repeating—and what they migh...
2025-05-091h 41Hidden ForcesWealth Preservation During a Fourth Turning (HYP) | Russell Napier Episode 415 is the third episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak with economic historian, author of "The Solid Ground Newsletter" and Keeper of the Library of Mistakes, Russell Napier about the end of the economic, monetary, and global trading & security order that has been the largest single driver of global growth over the last thirty...
2025-05-081h 28Hidden ForcesTrump's First 100 Days and What Comes After | Neil Howe Episode 413 is the second episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak with historian and author of "The Fourth Turning" Neil Howe about his and his co-author William Strauss' seminal generational theory framework. They assess how well it has tracked Trump's first 100 days in office, how well it explains the upheavals we are experiencing in both...
2025-05-011h 42The Grant Williams PodcastThe Hundred Year Pivot Ep. 1 - Demetri KofinasThis is a brand new podcast series for which I’ve teamed up with my good friend Demetri Kofinas, to explore and understand the changing world around us.
Welcome to The Hundred Year Pivot.
This joint effort is based on a shared belief that we are living through a once-in-a-century reordering - geopolitical, economic, moral, even spiritual. Everything – our families, societies, and governments- depends on us getting it right.
Demetri and I invite you to join us as we develop novel maps and investment frameworks to help us navigate:
• The breakdown of our ex...
2025-04-2138 minHidden ForcesThe Hundred Year Pivot | A New Podcast Series by Demetri Kofinas and Grant WilliamsDemetri Kofinas and Grant Williams have teamed up to launch "The One Hundred Year Pivot," a new podcast series that explores the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering currently underway. These transformational changes demand that we develop new maps and investment frameworks to help us navigate the challenges ahead. Over the course of the series, Grant and Demetri will be speaking with the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help us chart a path through this gathering storm and position ourselves, our organizations, our families, and our portfolios for the changes to come. ...
2025-04-1439 min
Ten Minute Tuesday with Sekou TylerEp 81- Demetri Williams - Ask Questions🎙️ Episode 81 – Ten Minute Tuesday featuring Demetri Williams! 🚀LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demetriw/In this powerful episode, we sit down with Demetri Williams, Senior Director of Software Engineering at iA, to explore his inspiring journey through tech, leadership, and innovation.From software development to leading engineering teams, Demetri shares insights on:💡 Building scalable engineering organizations🧠 Cultivating a mindset for growth and continuous learning🤝 Leading with purpose and mentoring the next generation of technologistsWith years of experience and a deep passion for empowering othe...
2025-04-0813 min
This Team is Killing UsEpisode 66: Is the Secondary Fixed?The #CarolinaPanthers were so busy on day 1 of free agency and apparently, there’s more to come! Demetri and Lauren dive into #TrevonMoehrig, all of the new pass rushers and what it all means for next month’s draft.02:47 #JayceeHorn gets stupid money05:03 Are we a post-injury society?07:57 #panthers get their safety10:12 What is the #draft plan now?13:36 The #MiltonWilliams Affair15:20 Milton Williams: Contract Slut19:26 #Tackles galore!22:33 Is it 4-3 time?23:39 Do we want #DerrickBrown to be expendable?
2025-03-1231 minHidden ForcesNavigating the Fourth Turning: Power, Technology, & Moral Decline | Demetri KofinasIn Episode 401 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas shares his recent appearance on the Grant Williams podcast in which he and Grant discuss how the interplay of political power, technology, and moral decline in society are driving the unraveling of the social order as we pass through the final stages of what Neil Howe has famously described as "The Fourth Turning." Demetri and Grant explore how cyclical historical theories apply to today's turbulent geopolitics, emphasizing the rise of populism, shifting alliances, and eroding trust in institutions. Kofinas highlights the role of media in shaping collective narratives and exacerbating...
2025-02-131h 38The Grant Williams PodcastThe Grant Williams Podcast Ep. 90 - Demetri Kofinas FULL EPISODEIn a deeply personal and startlingly frank conversation, my great friend Demetri Kofinas and I dissect the current state of the world around us looking for answers to what is, perhaps, a set of unsolvable problems that simply need to play out to their predetermined conclusion.
In a necessarily freeform conversation, Demetri offers a compelling exploration of the concept of “financial nihilism,” a provocative investment philosophy that sees speculative assets as devoid of intrinsic value, before we delve into the societal and economic forces driving this mindset, including the erosion of trust in institutions, the corruption of money t...
2025-02-041h 35
OVIES & GIGLIOOG 201: Roy Williams convo | EA Sports College Football 25 preview | Road to Omaha begins | OG Sports PhoneOvies & Giglio are live on Thursdays at 2pm on YouTube, with the podcast to follow soon after the show ends.OG Merch: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/OGLivePodCoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Road to Omaha begins07:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate10:00 - Housekeeping15:00 - Roy Williams38:00 - Another Sports Podcast Festival announcement!47:00 - Demetri's Binder of Summer Radio Bits1:10:00...
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Cents and Sensibility: the Inflation Guy PodcastEp. 95: 2024 Call to ActionIn this (longer than normal) episode, the Inflation Guy talks about the outlook for inflation - which, admittedly, he did last week with the CPI Summary episode but in this case he delves into more of the drivers of his 2024 and 2025 expectations - and for several asset markets. He frames the question as a balance of the risks and makes concrete suggestions for how he would tilt portfolios today.
Also, in response to listener requests, he lists several podcasts that he (very occasionally) listens to. "Recommend" is a strong word, but he likes these.
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2024-01-1840 minCents and Sensibility: the Inflation Guy PodcastEp. 95: 2024 Call to ActionIn this (longer than normal) episode, the Inflation Guy talks about the outlook for inflation - which, admittedly, he did last week with the CPI Summary episode but in this case he delves into more of the drivers of his 2024 and 2025 expectations - and for several asset markets. He frames the question as a balance of the risks and makes concrete suggestions for how he would tilt portfolios today.
Also, in response to listener requests, he lists several podcasts that he (very occasionally) listens to. "Recommend" is a strong word, but he likes these.
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2024-01-1840 min
Daily Comedy News with Johnny MacWOW Chris Rock, Seinfeld, Kreischer, Segura (2 Bears One Cave), Trevor (What Now? with Trevor Noah) AWESOME Netflix comedy festival lineupNetflix announced an amazing comedy festival lineup including Ali Wong, Atsuko Okatsuko, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Bill Burr, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, Dane Cook, David Letterman, Demetri Martin, Deon Cole, Earthquake, Fortune Feimster, Hannah Berner, Hannah Gadsby, Heather McMahan, Iliza Shlesinger, Jason Mantzoukas, Jeff Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Jessi Klein, Jessica Kirson, Joel Kim Booster, John Mulaney, Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Jim Jefferies, Jimmy Carr, Justin Willman, Katherine Ryan, Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, Kountry Wayne, Kumail Nanjiani, Leanne Morgan, Leslie Jones, Luenell, Mae Martin, Mark Normand, Marlon Wayans...
2023-12-1512 min
Speak Your VisionLet’s Get Productive With Rise Productive! Demetri PaniciSend us a textOn the podcast one of my core pillars is value. I want to make sure that we are constantly giving value to our listeners and making sure it has a lasting impact. This episode is all about value and how to become more productive. The founder of Rise productive Demetri Panici does that work here with his podcast and his company. We are also joined by his co host on their podcast Chanz. In this episode we talk about their journey, what it means to get productive, efficient and even an efficient way to c...
2023-10-2553 min
FT News BriefingThe future of the World BankMajor US employers are reporting a dramatic improvement in hiring conditions despite official data, and the FT’s Aime Williams tells us what the World Bank might look like under the leadership of Ajay Banga. Plus, the FT’s Demetri Sevastopulo explains what the Chinese spy balloon saga means more broadly for the relationship between Beijing and Washington. Mentioned in this podcast:US companies say it is easier to hire despite low jobless rateAjay Banga, World Bank nominee must swap finance for climateBeyond the balloon: the US-China spy game
2023-02-2710 min
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - DR. PATRICIA DOYLE - Biological Warfare - Plum Island, Rhode IslandPatricia Ann Doyle, 72, an area resident for 21 years and formerly of Hyde Park and Yonkers, died on February 4, 2019 at Putnam Hospital Center.Born in Mount Vernon on October 6, 1946, she was the daughter of William Joseph and Blanche Mary (Ferioli) Doyle. Patricia attended Elizabeth Seton, Lehman College and SUNY Morrisville and was a self-employed groomer at the Yonkers Raceway. She was a member of Calvary Chapel, and was a Ham Radio Operator with the Poughkeepsie Radio Club.Patricia is survived by her children, Deborah Susan Macs, Stephen Vincent Larkin and Tiffanie Rose Larkin; her grandchildren, Dasia, Dominique...
2022-07-0346 min
Sarasota StoriesInsider Information from a 28-year, Sarasota Police Force Veteran – With Captain Demetri KonstantopoulosWe've all seen the cop shows.They're sensationalized for a reason -- to get eyeballs on the screen.But what is it really like to be on the police force right here in Sarasota? In today's episode, we'll find out with 28-year veteran, Captain Demetri Konstantopoulos who, just happened to be on duty on September 11, 2001. If you remember, President Bush was in Sarasota at Booker Elementary when the twin towers in NY were hit by 2 jets flown by terrorists.Today we'll learn from Captan Demitri ...Why he fell in love with being...
2022-06-2131 min
The Acoustic YouPassion & Grind w/ Demetri FisherIt’s so important to not only understand the hustle and grind that it will take to achieve your dreams, but how to also have fun along the way.Want to follow Demetri on social: https://instagram.com/demetrifisher?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Register for “Let’s Get Acoustic” FREE Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3sQ6buKor tap the link in my Instagram to learn more about my 1:1 coaching programs (5 spots available): https://instagram.com/_cheyennewilliams
2022-05-2347 minHidden ForcesHow to Trade the Great Rotation From Big Tech to Commodities | Tony GreerIn Episode 251 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Tony Greer, the founder of TG Macro, an independent research firm that provides fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis of global markets to institutional and non-institutional clients alike. This conversation follows-up on a series of episodes we've published recently focused on the macro, political, and geopolitical economy, with an especially strong focus on commodities, currencies, and government policy. The goal with all of these episdoes has been to help listeners develop a framework for thinking about some of the big-picture trends driving markets and the economy, with the ultimate...
2022-05-2353 minHidden ForcesHow to Position & Prepare Yourself for the End Game | Grant WilliamsIn Episode 245 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Grant Williams. Grant is the host of the Grant Williams Podcast and the author of the "Things that Make You Go Hmmm…" newsletter, which you can find at Grant-Williams.com. We are grappling with what will turn out to be the greatest socio-economic and political changes in one hundred years. What these changes will mean for the future of democracy, civil society, and the viability of capitalism are what today's conversation is all about. How you choose to position yourself in anticipation of these changes is one of th...
2022-04-2554 min
Strong SongsRobot Composers & Horror MusicEver wonder what makes some music sound scarier than other music? Same.Kirk answers listener questions about music in horror movies, Tune-Yards horn arrangements, funky drum sounds in Biggie and Paul Simon tunes, randomly generated music, and why musicians are their own worst critics. He also revisits the intro to Guns 'n Roses' "Welcome To The Jungle," and shares some listener emails about being a left-handed musician.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns ’n Roses from Appetite for Destruction, 1987“Redneck” by Lamb of God from Sacrament, 2006Melissa Cross demonstrating different types of screaming...
2022-04-2256 min
Strong SongsThe Music of The Legend of ZeldaFew video game series have a musical tradition as rich as The Legend of Zelda.From Zelda's Lullabye to Epona's Song to the Great Fairy Fountain and Dragon Roost Island, Kirk unravels some of his favorite Zelda music and explores how Nintendo's composers keep weaving them back together into beautiful new patterns.Written by: Main themes by Koji Kondo, with additional compositions by Kenta Nagata (Wind Waker), Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai (Breath of the Wild)Featuring music from: The Legend of Zelda (1986), A Link to the Past (1991), Ocarina of Time (1998...
2022-04-0854 min
Hidden ForcesCrypto Ethics & How to 'Make Money Great Again' | Hasu & DemetriIn Episode 196 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas is interviewed at the ETHGlobal HackMoney Summit by crypto researcher and writer Hasu, whose work Demetri has relied to educate himself on some of the most important issues in crypto over the years. In this conversation, Demetri explores many of the same themes of financial nihilism, hyperreality, and transformation that he recently discussed in his appearance on the Grant Williams Podcast, but with a much deeper focus on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and the larger crypto ecosystem. This includes a discussion about crypto ethics and moral accountability, particularly among some of...
2021-06-2855 min
Hidden ForcesFinancial Nihilism, Narrative Investing, & the Hyperreality of MarketsIn Episode 192 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas shares a recent appearance he made on the Grant Williams Podcast. Grant has been on the Hidden Forces Podcast before, twice on his own and twice as a guest along with Ben Hunt. We have provided links to all of those previous appearances in the related section on the episode page on our website. Grant spent the first 20 minutes asking Demetri questions related to his bio and how he got started in media, as well as the origins of Hidden Forces. The rest of the episode is devoted to discussing...
2021-06-011h 36
Dial It BackHow's Your Head?This week we dive into the topic of Mental Health Awareness and how you can stay grounded this month. Mental health is important at every stage of life, so I invited my friend DJ to provide his insight and help promote mental health awareness.
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2021-05-2850 min
Hidden ForcesDoom: The Politics of Catastrophe | Niall FergusonIn Episode 189 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with historian Niall Ferguson about his latest book, "Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe." The book is a historical tour de force of epic disasters ranging from pandemics to botched military responses, to nuclear accidents. What all these catastrophes share in common is a striking combination of operator and managerial error resulting from systemic problems that became calamities in the face of predictable, though unimaginable crises. While Doom is mainly a history of disaster, its lessons apply most urgently in our own time, which provided us an opportunity to explore...
2021-05-031h 03Dial It BackWhat These Ni***s WantThis week we remember a powerhouse, DMX, and discuss the latest trending topics. Somebody got a man at home and it ain't Chante. Wendy is flaunting her new beaux, while Megan Thee Stallion and City Girls are canceling Hot Girl Summer. Changing topics, I ask why the LGBTQ+ community prefers masculine bottoms over feminine tops.
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2021-04-1453 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson472 Hidden Forces w/ Demetri KofinasDemetri Kofinas is a media entrepreneur and host of Hidden Forces, a podcast devoted to exploring the underlying forces driving the most powerful changes we see in the world. His show covers a wide range of topics, including culture, philosophy, economics, technology, social science, and the hard sciences. Demetri has previously co-founded Guerilla Gaming Concepts, an interactive entertainment company focused on the middleware of gaming. He has also reported on financial news and told stories to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. In addition to his...
2021-04-1258 minDial It BackStripper Pole to HellSo what he chose to dance with the Devil? This week I jump into Montero's chat and discuss the latest uproar about Lil Nas X's music video and song Montero (Call Me By Your Name), the altercation between Quavo and Saweetie, and the Sunset on Jen Shah. I then introduce a new segment of the podcast where I give my song of the week and end the conversation with a little sex talk. Have you sucked d*** from scratch?
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2021-04-0149 minDial It BackTake Care, Saweetie!This week I talk about the recent actions of Derrick Jaxn, the split between Saweetie and Quavo, and being submissive in relationships. Are these still your relationship goals, or are you finally realizing that social media is no longer the standard? To lighten the mood, I discuss the upcoming VERZUZ between Earth, Wind & Fire, The Isley Brothers, and other potential hit-for-hit with Trina, Lil Kim, Chris Brown, and Usher.
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2021-03-2552 minDial It BackWho Woke Up BARBzilla?!When we talk about the Grammys, we cannot acknowledge other's success without bringing Nicki Minaj into the conversation. Why is that? This week, I jumped into my BARB bag and let loose. Aside from the Grammys, I discuss more toxic masculinity and the amount of sodium in Salt Bae's restaurant. Ending this episode, I have questions about polyamorous relationships and if you're down for the cause.
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2021-03-1849 minDial It BackI Like My Kofi Black Too, B*tch!This week is all about what is currently trending. I take on this episode solo to discuss recent events such as All-Star Weekend, SZA's and Doja Cat's recent visuals for "Good Days" and "Streets," 6ix9ine entering Lil Nas X's unforgiving DMs. I then target the Royal Palace and chime in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest interview. But you know I like to turn up the heat, so this week's question, "Are toys allowed in the bedroom?"
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2021-03-1053 minDial It BackHeaux TalesThis week's episode is all about Heaux Tales and "sneaky links." I'm sure you have a story or two to tell. With the help of my long-term friend, we talked about Jazmine Sullivan's latest EP, "Heaux Tales," our take on her experiences and how we applied them to ours. We then proceed to define the "hoe phase" and how we inadvertently mold ourselves for love.
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2021-03-031h 13Dial It BackNi**as Not Inconsistent, You Are!On this week's episode, I'm joined with my friend Chris to recap the longest Mercury Retrograde we've ever encountered and how we are coming up on our pandemic anniversary. No masks, poor distribution of vaccines and relief, just vibes. Among other things, we dive into many people's favorite topic, Inconsistent Ni**as. But are they really inconsistent, or are you attracting what you are?
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2021-02-241h 08Dial It BackFreak H*eThis week, I got the chance to kick it with my best friend of 20 years, "Sierra," to talk about how untethered we'd like to be from Tessica "Gorilla Glue Girl," Malcolm and Marie, and if, in fact, women play games as good and/or cleverer as men. From her straight to bi-curious stand-point, we dive a little deeper into her LGBTQ+ experiences, or lack thereof, and why we should normalize heterosexual men enjoying anal stimulation and accepting that everyone can be a little "kinky."
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2021-02-171h 00Dial It BackKandi...Now Is Not The Time!?On this week's episode, my best friend Tyquan joins me to talk about the emotional and chaotic event Mercury Retrograde, the allegations against TI & Tiny, and we go down memory lane during our earlier years as best friends.
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2021-02-101h 08Dial It BackThe VERS AgendaOn this week's episode, my friend KJ joins me to talk about the music industry "clicking down," Chloe x Halle's potential split, and the Queen of Bridges. Aside from not being excited about the music industry today, we bring up the VERS Agenda. Who's really to blame? Because no one's "shaming" tops?
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2021-02-031h 02Dial It BackWhat You Should've Did Keysh?!This week, I connect with my "twin" Samantha remotely to discuss the very underwhelming Verzuz between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole. Who really won? We also rant about the upcoming #ICYPARK collection, DaniLeigh's recent offense, and OnlyFans. We eventually Dial It Back to talk about how to endure adulting and certain life lessons we've encountered before 30.
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2021-01-2751 min
Fandom EncountersDice and Demigods: Episode 97 - Last Night in HellThe New Kids have an evening to do their own thing in Hades' Castle while preparing for the descent into Tartarus. Luckily, Demetri knows how to get to Tartarus, and Hades' orders him to guide the New Kids.
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2021-01-251h 09Dial It BackBYE-Don & Dating AppsIn this Inaugural episode of Dial It Back, Demetri (@demeterjoe) invites his friends Chad & DJ to discuss the HERstorical moment VP Kamala Harris being the first black female Vice President and taking a sigh of relief as we tell Trump to kiss our ass. We then switch gears to discuss our experiences, grievances, and success stories with LGBTQ+ Dating Apps.
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2021-01-211h 02
Boys 'N BrunchBoys 'N Brunch - Episode 24 feat. Travis DemetriThis week, Travis Demetri, co-host of Our View on YoBoiNewnue's YouTube channel, joins us as we talk about:
- Kim Kardashian's Divorce to Kanye West + Jeffree Star Rumors
- Does the Bachelor like Black Women?
- Soho Karen & Gayle King Interview
- Calling Out the Gays in Puerto Vallarta
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2021-01-1259 min
Hidden ForcesAmerica's Political Precipice & the Hyperreality of Markets: Grant Williams & Ben HuntIn Episode 172 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Grant Williams and Ben Hunt. Ben is the founder of the widely read Epsilon Theory, a newsletter and website that is known for its insights and analysis on markets and society with a particular focus on how narrative drives our perception of the world and our place in it. Grant is the long-time publisher of a popular financial newsletter and the host of the very popular Grant Williams Podcast, which you can find on any major podcast platform. The three of them discuss the urgent social, political, and...
2021-01-111h 07
Hidden ForcesThe Power of Authenticity, Narrative, & Breaking the Ad Model | Grant Williams & Ben HuntIn this Special Episode of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas releases the overtime segment to Episode 123 with Grant Williams and Ben Hunt. The three discuss the power of authenticity and narrative in an era of fake news and "ponzi people," what it's like to build a content business, what they've learned doing it, and what drives them to keep going. You can support Demetri and the team at Hidden Forces by becoming a premium subscriber, which gives you access to transcripts, rundowns, and overtime segments, including this week's special recording with Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter.
2020-04-2053 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 413: Erica Ferencik, Author of Into the JungleErica Ferencik, author of The River at Night, joins us to chat about her novel Into the Jungle, which is now available in paperback. Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy also share the comedy albums they've been listening to while in quarantine. Their list includes: Erica Rhodes' "Sad Lemon" Eugene Mirman's "God Is a 12-Year-Old Boy" Jerry Seinfeld's "I'm Telling You For the Last Time" Demetri Martin's "These Are Jokes" Jim Gaffigan's "King Baby" Ali Wong's "Hard Knock Wife" Hannah Gadsby's "Nanette" Patton Oswalt's "Werewolves and Lollipops" Chris Rock's "Bigger and Blacker" Robin Williams' "Weapons of Self-Destruction" N...
2020-04-1246 min
Hidden ForcesFinancial Nihilism: Price Discovery in a World Where Nothing Matters | Ben Hunt & Grant WilliamsIn Episode 123 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with two guests who have each made one prior appearance on Hidden Forces: Grant Williams and Ben Hunt. Ben is the founder of the widely read Epsilon Theory, a newsletter and website that's become popular for its insights and analysis into markets and society with a particular focus on how narrative drives our perception of the world and our place in it. Grant is the long-time publisher of a popular financial newsletter, the host of a phenomenal sports podcast, and the co-founder of Real Vision, a financial media company that offers...
2020-02-241h 03
Draftvice-Football Podcast- News/Analysis surrounding Fantasy Football and the NFL DraftDraftvice- Jets hire a GM, Texans Fire theirs! A Stand up comedy draft! OT rules- Gerald McCoy signsDraftvice- Jets hire a GM, Texans Fire theirs! A Stand up comedy draft! Gerald McCoy signs...Follow the pod on twitter: @draftviceon Instagram: @draftvice_footballhttps://www.facebook.com/Draftvice/Walter (instagram/snapchat/twitter): @BrojodeathpunchFollow Anthony Quinn (Instagram): @the_anthonyquinnFollow Shane McMurdo (Insta): @thee_Shane_mcmJoin our hosts,Shane McMurdo (@thee_Shane_mcm), Walter “Wojo” Deptuch (@Brojodeathpunch) and Anthony Quinn, (@the.anthonyquinn) as they discuss GM turnover, overtime rules, potential preseason changes, some playernews and spec...
2019-06-1039 min
Let's Talk About Sets!Episode 042 SELF-DEPRECATION – Jacob Williams: “That compliment really hurt my feelings”Jacob Williams (MTV's Wild 'N Out, Colbert, America's Got Talent, & a lot more) KILLED it in this episode! We absolutely could not stay on topic, and so what? This conversation was UNDENIABLY funny! Between all the goofing around, we hit every angle we could think of on SELF-DEPRECATION in stand-up comedy via bits by Adam Sandler, Demetri Martin, Tom Segura, David Cross, and Jacob Williams himself.
2018-11-1200 min
Hidden ForcesGrant Williams | Quantum Uncertainty and Spooky Correlations at the Zero-BoundIn Episode 59 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Grant Williams about the crisis brewing in emerging markets, the collapse in cryptocurrencies, and the palace intrigues of Elon Musk. All of these phenomena exhibit the common feature of "quantum weirdness at the zero-bound," where the laws of classical economics break down, space-time preferences collapse, and quantum entanglements lead to spooky correlations that threaten the very fabric upon which markets are made and prices discovered. Grant Williams is perhaps known best for industry leading, long-form conversations with some of the most brilliant fund managers, short sellers, and financiers...
2018-09-111h 07
Meet The Movie Press w/ Simon ThompsonJoaquin Phoenix’s Joker Movie, Billy Dee Williams Returns as Lando, & More! – Meet the Movie PressPopcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast for your insider look into the day to day reporting of the hottest scoops, exclusives and reports from the leading reporters in the industry on all things movie news!
It's Popcorn Talk Network's Meet the Movie Press, hosted by Forbes's Simon Thompson and joined by the founder of weliveentertainment.com, Scott Menzel as well as film critic and Anatomy of a Movie host Demetri Panos. The three will discuss the ever changing landscape of movie news and trade reporting. With discussions on everything from Marvel casting to landing exclusive stories on...
2018-07-131h 06
Anatomy of a MovieGet Out Review | Anatomy of a MovieHosts Phil Svitek (@PDSvitek), Marisa Serafini (@SerafiniTV), and Demetri Panos (@DMovies1701) discuss the 2017 film, Get Out.
Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams), have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy and Dean. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
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2017-03-031h 30
The Best of The Morning Show with Mike, Lauren and DemetriBest of The Morning Show (Jun. 1, 2016)Mike, Lauren and Demetri talk about what a College World Series title would mean to NC State and why Roy Williams needs one of his players to become a superstar in the NBA.
2016-06-0100 minThe Best of The Morning Show with Mike, Lauren and DemetriBest of The Morning Show (Feb. 22, 2016)Mike, Lauren and Demetri discuss UNC in court and on the court, Maverick Rowan's terrible trash talk, and Roy Williams' anger with Doug Gottlieb,
2016-02-2200 minThe Best of The Morning Show with Mike, Lauren and DemetriBest of The Morning Show (Feb. 19, 2016)Mike, Lauren and Demetri discuss the futures of Roy Williams and Ben Simmons, listen to the Hat of Nonsense's ACC picks and debate the best ballpark foods.
2016-02-1900 minThe Best of The Morning Show with Mike, Lauren and DemetriBest of The WSMS- July 21st, 2015Once again, Mark and Mike are at the ACC Football Kickoff in Pinehurst. Today, the guys share their thoughts on how the Triangle schools will fare. They are joined by UNC QB Marquise Williams, Tar Heel LB Jeff Schoettmer, and Duke Head Coach David Cutcliffe.
2015-07-2100 min