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Money is FreedomZombie Unicorns, Mega Funds, and the Great VC Meltdown: Inside the Chaos with Bill GurleyWelcome to Episode 47 featuring a recent episode of Invest Like the Best where legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley provided a profound analysis of the current state of VC, identifying systemic disruptions reshaping capital markets. Hosted by Patrick O'Shaughnessy, the conversation illuminated unprecedented changes that may permanently alter the traditional cycles of venture investing.Let's dive in.Disclaimer:This podcast are for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Please consult a professional for financial decisions.2025-06-1223 min
The Wellness Transcription PodcastDo Doctors Really Want to Keep us Sick? The Truth Behind the Myth with Dr. Richard Harris MD, PharmD, MBAIt's been a while since we released a podcast episode, but that changes today. 2025 will be a big year for The Wellness Transcription Podcast, and we have some incredible episodes in store. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN, sits down with returning guest Dr. Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA, to debunk the widespread social media myth that doctors and healthcare professionals aim to keep patients sick and dependent on medications for profit—all while ignoring America’s chronic disease epidemic. Beyond tackling this dangerous narrative, Dr. Gurley and Dr. Harris expose common tactics used by “Big Wellnes...2025-02-131h 07
TMZ SportsPatrick Mahomes Sr. DWI Arrest Footage RevealedFormer NFL QB Jay Cutler arrested for DUI and possession of a firearm while intoxicated after allegedly trying to bribe another driver not to call the police. Plus, 2 of the top teams in college football square off this weekend when Texas hosts Georgia. Former Bulldog great Todd Gurley joins us to talk about the game of the year! And, arrest footage of Pat Mahomes Sr. from his DWI back in February. The father of the Super Bowl MVP begs police not to arrest him for fear it will cause his son to lose the big game.2024-10-2122 min
Podcast Notes Playlist: StartupBill Gurley & Michael Mauboussin - Putting Theory into PracticeInvest Like the Best
Key Takeaways The question to consider: Does AI help the strong get stronger, or does AI allow for new businesses to emerge and disrupt the incumbents? The top five technology companies are spending 2x on capital expenditure than the top five energy companies Companies should strive to increase the consumer’s willingness to pay“Regulation is the friend of the incumbent.” – Bill Gurley Venture capital is one of the few asset classes that has high persistence: the past winners tend to be future winnersDevelop a framework that allows you to benefit from the group dy...2024-04-291h 32Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyBill Gurley & Michael Mauboussin - Putting Theory into PracticeMy guests today are Bill Gurley and Michael Mauboussin. Bill is a General Partner at Benchmark, and Michael is the Head of Consilient Research for Counterpoint Global. While they are longtime friends with one another, I’d never heard them appear somewhere together so it was a real treat to be able to do this with the two of them. They are two of the leading minds in their fields, and we combined their decades of expertise into one wide-ranging conversation. We discuss the different kinds of increasing returns to scale, the issue of regulatory capture, AI, and hardware. Pl...2024-04-231h 32
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyChuck Akre - The Three Legged StoolToday, we're running a replay of my 2019 conversation with legendary investor Chuck Akre. Chuck founded Akre Capital Management in 1989, which now manages approximately $14B dollars. We discuss his investing style and his “three-legged stool” for evaluating companies. Please enjoy this great conversation.Listen to Founders PodcastFor the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.-----This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus is the modern research platform for leading investors, and provider of Canalyst. Tired of calculating full...2024-02-0649 minThe Wellness Transcription PodcastHow to Separate Nutrition Fact from Fiction on Social Media: Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCNOn this episode of The Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN gives his listeners a variety of tips and tricks they can use to help them navigate the vast array of nutrition information on social media. With so many medical professionals, health coaches, biohackers, and influencers giving you their own unique spin on which diet is best, what supplements to take, what equipment to buy, and what foods to put in your cart at the grocery store, it can be rather difficult to separate what is fact from what is fiction. If you find yourself asking if the...2024-01-0758 minThe Wellness Transcription PodcastChallenges Faced by Christian Men: Brian Albrecht (Austin Ridge Men's Ministry Pastor)On this special guest interview episode of The Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN sits down with Brian Albrecht to discuss a variety of challenges Christian men face and the importance of finding a community, of fellow believers, men can share their struggles with. Brian received pastoral training at Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently the Men's Ministry Pastor at Austin Ridge Bible Church in Austin, Texas. Before coming to Austin Ridge, Brian was the executive director for Cornerstone Restoration, of which he is currently a board member. Cornerstone Restoration is an organization that restores hope to vulnerable...2023-12-1859 minThe Wellness Transcription PodcastInsights From a Poison Control Expert: Dr. Howell Foster, PharmD, DABATOn this episode of The Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN sits down with Dr. Howell Foster, PharmD, DABAT to discuss all things toxicology and poison control. Dr. Foster is the director of the Arkansas Poison and Drug Information center and is an associate professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. Dr. Foster is also the founder & CEO of ATP Therapeutics Inc. Dr. Gurley and Dr. Foster dicuss a variety of topics including: what defines a poison or toxin, why we shouldnt use the term "toxin" to demonize certain foods/ingredients, how important...2023-11-241h 16The Wellness Transcription PodcastBeyond LDL and HDL: Breaking Down Remnant Cholesterol with Dr. Ryan Yates, PhD, PharmDOn this episode of the Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN welcomes Dr. Ryan Yates, PhD, PharmD back as the first returning guest on TWTP. In this episode, Dr. Gurley and Dr. Yates do a scientific deep dive into remnant cholesterol, what it is, why you should know about it, and what you can do to control if it's elevated. Remnant cholesterol is a lesser known lipid measurement when it comes to diagnosing and managing dydlipidemia. However, highly elevated remnant cholesterol levels have been shown to increase a persons risk for athersclerotic heart disease (ASCVD), heart attack, new-onset...2023-11-151h 17The Wellness Transcription Podcast"Finding Discipline in Christ's Teachings" with Brayden and Tristan StecklerOn this episode of The Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Gurley sits down with two of his close friends Brayden and Tristan Steckler, to talk about the process of cultivating daily discipline through the teachings of Jesus. Patrick, Brayden, and Tristan share their unique testimonies about how God saved them from a life of sin, isolation, and immorality. They also discuss the importance of finding a church communtiy, serving others, and strengthening your knowledge of scripture. They also discuss practical steps Christian men can take to help them overcome many of the challenges, setbacks, & hurdles that keep many men off-track, undisciplined...2023-11-031h 02
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyPalmer Luckey - Inventing the Future of DefenseMy guest today is Palmer Luckey. Palmer is the founder of Defense company Anduril Industries, which makes next-generation military technology for the US and its allies. Since bringing the company to life in 2017, Palmer and Anduril have disrupted the established order in the Defense industry. Prior to Anduril, Palmer founded Oculus VR, a virtual reality business that he sold to Facebook for $2 billion.Palmer is only in his early 30s, but he has already experienced more than most people will in a 40-year career. We talk about innovation, invention, differentiated thinking, and so much more. Please enjoy...2023-10-311h 15
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyMichael Simanovsky - A Platform Approach to Real EstateMy guest today is Michael Simanovsky. Mike is the Managing Partner of Conversant Capital, a real estate investment firm he founded in early 2020. Conversant aims to be the most flexible capital provider in real estate, investing across public and private markets as well as equities and credit. The firm will also incubate platforms where they see an opportunity to take advantage of a compelling theme that lacks existing business models for investment. We cover the most undersupplied part of the market, why he’s building Conversant to be so flexible, and the surprising appeal of billboards. Please enjoy my co...2023-09-191h 06
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyDavid Senra - In Service of FoundersMy guest today is David Senra, the creator and host of Founders Podcast. With an incredible appetite for biographies, David has delved into the lives of over three hundred entrepreneurs, extracting invaluable wisdom that he shares with his audience each week. Throughout the conversation, we discuss David’s love of podcasts, and what can be gained from studying the lives of not just entrepreneurs, but of athletes and film directors alike. I hope you enjoy this conversation with David Senra.Listen to Founders PodcastJoin Colossus live in NYC wi...2023-09-121h 25
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyLee Ainslie - Hedge Fund MaverickMy guest today is Lee Ainslie, the founder of Maverick Capital. Lee started his investing career at Tiger Management where he worked for Julian Robertson. In 1993, he left to start Maverick and has built the firm into one of the top-performing hedge funds of the last 30 years. Lee doesn’t speak in public often so this is a fascinating insight into what it takes to build an enduring investment business - both psychologically and operationally. Throughout the conversation, we flick between his lessons building Maverick, his perspective on the market, and what he’s learned about the craft of inve...2023-08-221h 37The Wellness Transcription Podcast"The Big 5 of Lifestyle Medicine" with Dr. Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBAOn this episode of The Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN sits down with Dr. Richard Harris, MD, PharmD, MBA to discuss "The Big 5 of Lifestyle Medicine" as well as the five supplements that give you the biggest return on your investment. Dr. Harris is a board-certified internal medicine physician, pharmacist, professional speaker, angel investor, and podcast host for the Strive for Great Health Podcast. Dr. Harris is also an experienced life-science consultant who has helped several pharmacy and medical startups navigate the healthcare market, especially from a holistic perspective. A true entrepreneur, Dr. Harris is also the...2023-08-211h 27The Wellness Transcription PodcastSpecial Guest Interview: Dr. Ryan Yates, PhD, PharmDOn this episode of The Wellness Transcription Podcast, Dr. Gurley sits down with his close friend and mentor Dr. Ryan Yates, PhD, PharmD. Dr.Yates is a true pioneer in his field and has the entreprenurial pedigree bring his research findings, to the public, in the form of clinically validated & patented dietary supplement combinations. Curently, Dr. Yates’ research focuses on the pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of botanicals and dietary supplements. His particular areas of interest include the use of artificial intelligence as well as pre-clinical screening models to identify unique phytochemical combinations that impact chronic inflammatory processes including ag...2023-08-152h 01The Wellness Transcription PodcastLifestyle Conversations: The Importance of Routine Physical Exercise for Health & WellnessAfter a brief hiatus, your host's Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN and Sam Bell, PharmD are back on the podcast, and today they are talking about the importance of exercise. This episode is a less formal, down to earth conversation about our personal approaches to exercise, what our current fitness routines for both cardiovascular fitness & strength training look like, tips how to get started with a new exercise regimen, how to make exercise a priority in your daily routine, and how to use exercise as a tool to strengthen your "mindset" as you take on your new fitness and wellness journey.2023-06-261h 20The Wellness Transcription PodcastDietary Supplement Efficacy, Safety, & Herb-Drug Interactions of Concern with Dr. Bill Gurley Ph.D.Dr. Patrick Gurley, PharmD, MSCN sits down with Dr. Bill Gurley Ph.D. Dr. Gurley is a professor and Principal Scientist, at the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR), School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi; Chair of the University of Mississippi Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Prior to joining the NCNPR in 2019, Gurley was Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy, Vice-Chair of the UAMS Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Chair of the UAMS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Gurley has been conducting basic and clinical research...2023-05-092h 05
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAvi Goldfarb - The Economic Impact of AIMy guest today is Avi Goldfarb. Avi is a Professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, the Rotman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare, as well as the co-author of two bestselling books on AI and its economic impact. His most recent book, Power and Prediction, is probably the best piece of content I have read in explaining how AI may reshape business models, systems, and products. We recorded this before GPT-4’s release last week which, if anything, makes Avi’s ideas on AI’s impact all the more poignant. Please enjoy my conversation with Avi...2023-03-2159 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyCarl Kawaja - Dealing with Regime ChangeMy guest this week is Carl Kawaja. It’s the second time I’ve had Carl on the show and my first conversation with him is one I go back to often. Carl is a portfolio manager at Capital Group, where he’s quietly overseen a huge portfolio for decades. He is one of the top investors operating today as well as one of my favorite people. The investing world has changed quite a bit since Carl and I first spoke in mid-2021 so this was a great chance to use Carl’s curious mind and wide range of experien...2023-01-311h 13
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyJohn Fio - Creating Magic for ConsumersMy guest today is John Fiorentino. John is a product inventor and entrepreneur who, in the space of a few years, has bootstrapped four products; Gravity Blanket, Moon Pod, Moon Pals, and Birthdate Candles which have collectively sold hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue. Our conversation is quite different than normal. Alongside his successful brands, John has had a range of life experiences – from starting as a Jazz musician to working for Justin Bieber - that give him an original worldview. I was especially interested in his points around product positioning, creating magic for consumers, not letting yourself be...2023-01-101h 23
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAmjad Masad - The Future of Software CreationMy guest today is Amjad Masad. Amjad is the founder and CEO of Replit, whose mission is to bring the next billion software creators online. Replit has built a browser-based coding environment that makes coding more fun, collaborative, and approachable. We discuss how that is possible and why the way most of us interact with computers today is suboptimal. We then go into the effects of AI on software creation and its broader impacts on technology. Please enjoy my conversation with Amjad Masad. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check o...2023-01-031h 02
All Things Covered with Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFaddenTodd Gurley on best RB in the NFL, Cam Akers' future with the Rams, crazy Aaron Donald feats and the real RBUTodd Gurley joins Bryant McFadden to discuss his partnership with Gatorade, his running back influences and if he should have won the 2017 MVP. He also comments on fellow former Georgia Bulldog, Nick Chubb, and what makes him the best back in the league. Gurley answers if UGA is really RBU, what's going on with Cam Akers and the craziest feats he has seen from Aaron Donald.All Things Covered' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the All Things Covered YouTube c...2022-10-3115 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyTrina Spear - Billion Dollar ScrubsMy guest today is Trina Spear, a former investor at Blackstone and the co-founder and CEO of FIGS. FIGS is a multi-billion-dollar public company that built a category-leading brand selling scrubs to healthcare professionals. It was a problem hiding in plain sight and FIGS solved it through vertical integration and customer obsession. Trina shares so many interesting, simple lessons that are often ignored in business. Please enjoy my great conversation with Trina Spear. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. -----...2022-09-2050 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyHarley Finkelstein - Building the Entrepreneurship CompanyMy guest today is Harley Finkelstein. Harley is the President of Shopify and has been with the company since its early years. He is a lawyer by training but an entrepreneur by calling and that is the focus of our discussion. We discuss the different dimensions of entrepreneurship and Shopify’s role in promoting it, as well as exploring the company’s transition to public markets, and what the last few years have been like. Please enjoy my discussion with Harley Finkelstein. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the ep...2022-09-131h 07
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyMitch Lasky - The Business of GamingMy guest today is Mitch Lasky. Mitch is a partner at Benchmark and one of the leading figures in the video game industry. Over the last 30 years, he has built, led, and invested in a number of the best gaming companies in the world, including Activision, EA, Riot, Snapchat, and Discord. I couldn’t think of a better person to break down the anatomy of great gaming businesses and Mitch does not disappoint. His insights are remarkable. Please enjoy this excellent conversation with Mitch Lasky. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned con...2022-09-061h 14
Ian Wants To LearnEpisode 21... Black Wall Street?This episode Ian Learns about Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre that occurred in the Greenwood section of Tulsa on May 21st and June 1st of 1921.
A historical event that is rarely, if ever taught in schools, was actively hidden and wasn't even really know amongst most of the American Population until an Episode of the HBO Show Watchmen.
Ian learns about Greenwood, how it came to be and the what ultimately led to its destruction.
(we also talk Manatees, astrology and tinder)
00:15- What do yo...2022-08-2941 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyRobert Smith - Investing in Enterprise SoftwareMy guest today is Robert Smith, the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. An engineer by training, Robert started Vista at the turn of the millennium and built it into one of the world's most successful software-focused investment firms. We discuss the white space left in enterprise software investing, the importance of capital cycles, and what he’s learned building an iconic investing franchise. Please enjoy my discussion with Robert Smith. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. -----2022-08-2358 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyRavi Gupta - FocusMy guest today is Ravi Gupta. Ravi spent a decade in private equity at KKR before joining Instacart as their first CFO and COO. He navigated them through a critical moment in their history and returned to investing in 2019 as a partner at Sequoia. Our discussion gets to the heart of what it means to build and invest in great businesses, and we talk a lot about the personal side of the journey, which tends to get overlooked. Please enjoy this great conversation with Ravi Gupta. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to m...2022-08-091h 18
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAlok Vasudev - Searching for White SpaceMy guest today is Alok Vasudev. Alok is an early-stage investor who has been in the crypto space for a very long time. Before co-founding Standard Crypto, he was an investor at Benchmark and S28 Capital. Given Alok's experience and the prevailing mood right now in crypto, this is a particularly interesting discussion on the ecosystem writ large. We discuss whether the bubble can be thought of as productive speculation, his views on skeptics in the space, and look at some big, potentially, underestimated ideas. Please enjoy my conversation with Alok Vasudev. For the full s...2022-07-261h 13
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyMatthew Ball - A Manual to The MetaverseMy guest today is Matthew Ball. Matt is an investor, the former head of strategy at Amazon studios, and one of the brightest minds in the media industry. Through his essays and now his book, which launches today, Matt has established himself as the foremost authority on the Metaverse, which has stormed into the public eye since I first had him on the show two years ago. The Metaverse is the focus of our discussion and I hope you enjoy this encyclopedic tour through all of its details as much as I did. For the f...2022-07-191h 21
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAlice Bentinck - Building a Start-Up MachineMy guest today is Alice Bentinck, co-founder of Entrepreneur First. Entrepreneur First, or EF, invests pre-company by systematizing the way that talented individuals find co-founders, develop ideas, and scale into companies. They’re an incubator of teams and ideas on a mission to create impactful companies that, without their help, wouldn’t exist. I first spoke with Alice’s co-founder, Matt Clifford, over two years ago and have been fascinated with EF’s model of investing ever since. Please enjoy my conversation with Alice Bentinck. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content...2022-07-121h 05
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyJess Lee - Designing Investment ProductsMy guest today is Jess Lee. Jess is a partner at Sequoia Capital as well as their Chief Product Officer. Before becoming an investor, Jess co-founded fashion app, Polyvore, and was an early product manager for Google Maps. Most recently, she founded All Raise, a non-profit that is changing the gender balance in tech. Our discussion ranges from Burning Man to Marvel to Sequoia’s mobile app and I hope that Jess’s passion for delighting users rubs off on you. Please enjoy my conversation with Jess Lee. For the full show notes, transcript, and links...2022-07-0559 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyKenneth Stanley - Greatness Without GoalsMy guest today is Ken Stanley. Ken is a Professor in Computer Science and a pioneer in the field of neuroevolution. He is also the co-author of a book called, Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned, which details a provocative idea that setting big, audacious goals can reduce the odds of achieving something great. We discuss that revelation in detail and how to apply it in our day-to-day lives. Please enjoy this great discussion with Ken Stanley. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ...2022-06-281h 15
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyLydia Jett - Investing in E-commerceMy guest today is Lydia Jett, Managing Partner of SoftBank Investment Advisers. Lydia leads the team’s consumer, internet, and e-commerce investments and has worked with many of the most significant consumer platforms in the world, including as a board member of Coupang and Flipkart. We cover all aspects of e-commerce and explore Lydia’s evolution as an investor alongside Masa Son at SoftBank. Please enjoy my conversation with Lydia Jett. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Thi...2022-06-211h 09
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAswath Damodaran - Making Sense of the MarketMy guest today is Aswath Damodaran, a Professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Aswath is one of the clearest teachers of investing and finance in our industry and through his blog, books, and YouTube has open-sourced his wisdom for decades. This conversation is a masterclass of key investing concepts. We discuss inflation, narratives, disruption, the evolution of alpha and edge, and his thoughts on ESG. Please enjoy this great conversation with Aswath Damodaran. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ...2022-05-311h 56
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyTobi Lütke - Embrace the UnexpectedMy guest today is Tobi Lütke, co-founder and CEO of Shopify. Having first spoken to Tobi at the beginning of the pandemic, just two months into it, this felt an opportune moment to revisit Shopify and the world through Tobi’s eyes. Among many things, we discuss Shopify’s evolution into the world of atoms-based building through Shopify’s fulfillment network, the value of infrastructure writ large, and the impact of market volatility on day-to-day business building. Please enjoy my conversation with Tobi Lütke. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned...2022-05-241h 26
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyTyler Cowen & Daniel Gross - Identifying TalentMy guests today are Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross. Tyler is an economics professor and creator of one of the most popular economics blogs on the internet. Daniel is the founder of start-up accelerator Pioneer, having previously been a director at Apple and a partner at Y Combinator. Both Daniel and Tyler are prolific talent spotters and that is the focus of our discussion and their new book, which is called Talent. Please enjoy this conversation with Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out t...2022-05-171h 20
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyJeff Jordan - Building & Investing in MarketplacesMy guest today is Jeff Jordan, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Jeff has one of the most interesting set of experiences of guests that I’ve had on the show. As an operator, he has been the General Manager of eBay.com, President of PayPal, and CEO of OpenTable. As an investor, he was one of the first General Partners at a16z and sits on the board of Airbnb, Instacart, Pinterest, and other notable firms. Given his vast experience, he is the firm’s go-to-expert on all things marketplaces, which is the common thread in our conversation. Please enjo...2022-05-101h 21
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyEric Glyman - Reimagining Corporate FinanceMy guest today is Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp. Ramp is best known for its corporate cards but it has a range of software products to help finance teams save money and time. Since its founding in 2019, the business has grown rapidly and was last valued at $8 billion. Eric and I discuss Ramp’s initial marketing wedge, how the business has dealt with such fast growth, and why they hold stablecoins on their balance sheet. Please enjoy my conversation with Eric Glyman. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, che...2022-05-031h 02
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyDmitry Balyasny - Building a Better ModelMy guest today is Dmitry Balyasny. Dmitry is the Managing Partner and CIO of Balyasny Asset Management, otherwise known as BAM. BAM runs a multi-strategy, multi-PM model that aims to produce consistent absolute returns. Since its founding in 2001, it has produced only one negative year and become one of the largest firms of its kind. Please enjoy my conversation with Dmitry Balyasny. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Cana...2022-04-261h 14
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyHenry Ward - Transforming Private MarketsMy guest today is Henry Ward, co-founder and CEO of Carta. Started in 2012, Carta helps companies and investors manage their cap tables, equity plans, and ownership. Last year, they launched CartaX, a platform for private companies and their employees to access secondary market liquidity. Our discussion is a detailed exploration of private market infrastructure and Henry’s views on building an enduring business. Please enjoy my conversation with Henry Ward. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Thi...2022-04-211h 23
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAlexandr Wang - A Primer on AIMy guest today is Alexandr Wang, the CEO and founder of Scale AI. Alexandr founded Scale in 2016, having been inspired to accelerate the development of AI through his work at Quora and his studies at MIT. Specifically, Alexandr realized there was a lack of infrastructure solutions for producing high quality data, the lifeblood for AI models. Today, Scale provides data solutions to leading AI teams at Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Flexport, the US Air Force, and many others. This time last year, the business was valued at over $7 billion. Our conversation is a primer on AI. We...2022-04-121h 14
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAntonio Gracias - Pro-Entropic InvestingMy guest today is Antonio Gracias, founder, CIO, and CEO of Valor Equity Partners. Antonio is perhaps best known for his role at Tesla, as the earliest institutional investor and Director from 2007 to 2021. But he has deep operating and investing experience, having first acquired and managed a number of manufacturing and technology companies during his 20s. And it was during those formative years that Antonio and his team developed the skills that led to Valor, which provides operational expertise to the high growth private companies they invest in. Our conversation is a deep exploration of t...2022-04-051h 13
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyMarko Papic - A Multi-Polar WorldMy guest today is Marko Papic, partner and chief strategist at Clocktower Group, where he leads the firm’s research on macroeconomics and markets. Marko has spent his career at the intersection of finance and geopolitics, making him a perfect person to speak to about current events in Ukraine and their potential impact further afield. Along with Russia and Ukraine, we discuss the Fed, inflation, China, the green energy transition, and the US’s position in the global order. Please enjoy this discussion with Marko Papic. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to menti...2022-03-151h 11
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyGarry Tan - Unwrapping the GiftMy guest today is Garry Tan, founder and managing partner of early-stage venture firm, Initialized Capital. Before starting Initialized, Garry was a partner at Y Combinator, employee number 10 at Palantir, and co-founder of YC backed blog platform Posterous. Our discussion covers what’s missing in the investment world, how to best systematize venture investments, and what he learned from Paul Graham. Please enjoy my conversation with Garry Tan. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episo...2022-03-081h 01
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyFrank Slootman - Narrow the Focus, Increase the QualityMy guest today is Frank Slootman, Chairman and CEO of cloud platform Snowflake. Frank has become one of the most revered CEOs in business. Over the past twenty years, he has three times taken over emerging enterprise software businesses – first Data Domain, then ServiceNow, and most recently Snowflake - and led them across the chasm into large, billion-dollar businesses. Please enjoy this great discussion with Frank Slootman. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is br...2022-02-2252 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyPeter Chernin - Betting on PassionMy guest today is Peter Chernin, who’s had a Hall of Fame career in the entertainment business. Peter ran News Corp and Fox for fifteen years between 1996 and 2009 before co-founding The Chernin Group, which has become one of the leading investment firms in the consumer space. Along the way, he has also produced a number of blockbuster films, including Titanic, Avatar, The Greatest Showman, and The Planet of the Apes Trilogy. Please enjoy this wonderful discussion with Peter Chernin. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode pag...2022-02-0859 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyJohn Pfeffer - Adapt and EvolveMy guest today is entrepreneur and investor, John Pfeffer. John was a partner at private equity firm KKR in the 2000s, Chairman of leading French IT company Groupe Allium in the 90s, and now invests his own money through his private family office, Pfeffer Capital. John is one of the smartest investors I know, and our conversation spans all of John’s experience and investment ideas. We discuss the difference between value creation and wealth creation, why John has made such a big bet on one asset, and why adaptation is more important than ever. I hope yo...2022-02-011h 54
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyGavin Baker - The Cyclone Under the SurfaceMy guest today is past guest Gavin Baker, managing partner and CIO of Atreides Management. Gavin’s focus is on consumer and tech growth investing, which makes him the perfect person to discuss the bloodbath we’ve seen in many growth equities over the past few months. We also cover inflation, semiconductors, and the disconnect between private and public markets. Please enjoy this conversation with the always great Gavin Baker. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. -----2022-01-251h 21
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessySam Englebardt and Richard Kim - Investing in Immersive WorldsToday, my guests are Sam Englebardt and Richard Kim, general partners at venture fund, Galaxy Interactive. Having come from the media and finance sectors, respectively, Sam and Richard joined forces in 2018 to invest in their shared thesis that immersive digital experiences would become the dominant way people engage with each other in the future. Our conversation centers around the evolution of art, finance, and gaming as they proliferate in Web3. Please enjoy my conversation with Sam and Richard. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the...2022-01-201h 21
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyRicky Sandler - Building an Investment CompassMy guest today is Ricky Sandler, founder of Eminence Capital. Ricky is a hedge fund veteran managing over $8bn of assets across Eminence's strategies. We cover Ricky's evolution as an active investor, why he thinks this is a stock-picker's environment, and what keeps him competitive after a long and successful career. Please enjoy my conversation with Ricky Sandler. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by: Can...2022-01-181h 09
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyOrlando Bravo - The Art of Software BuyoutsMy guest today is Orlando Bravo, co-founder and Managing Partner of leading private equity firm, Thoma Bravo. Thoma Bravo manages over $90bn of assets and is best known for investing in software and technology businesses. It was Orlando who led the firm’s early entry into software buyouts some twenty years ago, and he has overseen more than 350 software acquisitions since. There are few, if any, people better placed to discuss private equity and software investing. Please enjoy this excellent discussion with Orlando Bravo. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best con...2021-12-281h 06
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyBill Gurley and Philip Rosedale - Back to the FutureMy guests today are Philip Rosedale and Bill Gurley. Philip created Second Life in the early 2000s and helped build it into the largest virtual 3D world ever created at the time. Frequent listeners will recognize Bill, who was an investor in Second Life via Benchmark Capital. During the conversation, we cover the fascinating story of Second Life and the billion-dollar economy that persists through to this day. Bill and Phillip share their key learnings from the experience, including the importance of usability, their views of the current metaverse opportunity, and what excites them most about the current focus...2021-12-071h 17
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyNiraj Shah - Developing Every SkillMy guest today is Niraj Shah, the CEO and co-founder of Wayfair. Wayfair started life in 2002 as a collection of independent websites selling category-specific home furniture but became a one-stop-shop for the home category in 2011 when, at $500 million in sales, the team consolidated their 240 websites into Wayfair.com. Today, the business offers 22 million products from 16 thousand suppliers to more than 30 million customers. During our conversation, we discuss how the competitive frontiers in e-commerce have changed, what it was like to build out a proprietary logistics operation, and what makes the home goods market more attractive t...2021-11-231h 05
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyAlex Rampell - Investing in Operating SystemsMy guest today is Alex Rampell, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Alex has a long history in fintech, having co-founded six companies in his career, including Affirm and TrialPay. During our conversation, we cover Alex’s framework for positive selection in investing, why the best investments are often operating systems or systems of record, and Alex’s views on the future of fintech. For those that have listened to our Business Breakdown on Visa with Alex - you know the intellectual horsepower he brings to every discussion. This conversation is no exception. For the full show n...2021-10-261h 19
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyJay Hoag - Calibrating Market AdoptionMy guest today is Jay Hoag, co-founder of TCV. If you look at Jay’s investment track record, it’s a “who’s who” of tech giants with Airbnb, Netflix, Peloton, Zillow, and a list that does not stop there. Needless to say, Jay has a Hall of Fame career. During our conversation, we talk about his own journey founding TCV, what advice he has for visionaries, and why he sees advantages for private to public crossover investors. Jay has such a wealth of experience that is on display throughout this episode. Please enjoy my conversation with Jay Hoag. For t...2021-09-281h 17
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyDavid Fialkow - Paint Outside the LinesMy guest today is David Fialkow, co-founder of General Catalyst. If you are looking for a dose of fun, charismatic energy from a very unique investor then this is the conversation for you. David has a diverse background not only as an investor but also as a philanthropist and filmmaker. He won an Academy Award for his role as the producer of the 2018 documentary Icarus. During our conversation, David and I dive into what makes a great founder, the importance of storytelling, and the value of effectively convening people within your network. After listening to all of his great...2021-09-211h 05
The UFFL Total Nonsense NetworkTOTAL NONSENSE 2021: The East Division Draft Grades Show - PART 1The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER. On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), an...2021-06-111h 01
Super Duper Flex BrosSpecial Guest Patrick J. / Tight Ends Memo/ Todd Gurley Expiration DateSpecial Guest Patrick J. / Tight Ends Memo/ Todd Gurley Expiration Date
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Voices of Women in Venture 🌊Sarah Tavel - Consumer & Marketplace Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.168] Podcast: Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy (LS 67 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Sarah Tavel - Consumer & Marketplace Investing - [Invest Like the Best, EP.168]Pub date: 2020-04-07Notes from Voices of Women in Venture 🌊:Sarah Tavel, General Partner at Benchmark. (http://www.benchmark.com)Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMy guest this week is Sarah Tavel, a general partner at Benchmark, working alongside past guests Bill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta. Sarah has a long history as both an inv...2020-12-141h 02
AcquiredSpecial: Invest Like the Best on AcquiredOn this special episode of Acquired, we're joined by a master interviewer himself, Patrick O'Shaughnessy from Invest Like the Best. We turn the tables and cover the most fascinating story he's never told on ILTB... his own! What is O’Shaughnessy Asset Management, and how are they bringing "AWS-level" innovation to the sleepy wealth management industry? How did he go from Notre Dame philosophy major to quant researcher to (arguably) technology CEO and now also an early-stage venture investor... all while simultaneously building one of the world's top new business media empires? Acquired is here to explore it all. 2020-10-071h 48
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyKatrina Lake – The Next Wave of E-CommerceMy guest today is Katrina Lake, the co-founder and CEO of Stitch Fix. Stitch Fix is a multi-billion-dollar public company which has brought an entirely new model to retail apparel by combining data science, technology, and personal stylists to create a unique shopping experience tailored to the individual consumer. I first met Katrina through past guest Bill Gurley and have been excited to host her since that first meeting. In our conversation, Katrina and I discuss all aspects of Stich Fix—its history, business model, innovations, and its future. Please enjoy this great and thought-provoking conversation with Katrina Lake....2020-08-181h 00
Fantasy Chairmen PodcastAlvin Kamara vs Ezekiel Elliott / Patrick Mahomes vs Lamar JacksonThe Fantasy Sasquatch is here, he's laced up, and he's ready to fight! Welcome to the first episode of the Sasquatch Square-Off: A Fantasy Chairmen Podcast! Throughout the NFL off-season, your hosts, Ben Bradley, and Matt Baty (the Fantasy Sasquatch) will be squaring off in the virtual ring to battle it out to sway your decisions on which players you should draft to lead your team to fantasy gold! Every week before the season begins, Ben and the 'Squatch will have two rounds of debates in which they choose two players of the same position group that are being d...2020-08-1041 min
Puttin' Up NumbersNumber 21It's a YUGE show! ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas joins us to talk about legendary #21's, his appearance on The White Shadow, Young Jeezy, the state of college sports in a COVID-19 world, taking Barney the Dinosaur to court and more! It's an absolutely jam-packed show!Our GuestJay Bilas is one of the foremost analysts in college basketball today. A 4-year starter at Duke where he played on the first of Mike Krzyzewski’s 12 Final Four teams. He also won back-to-back National Championships as a Duke assistant and got a law degree.&nb...2020-08-091h 00
A Liv Teixeira ProductionINJUSTICE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE: How To Make A Change ALTP#165George Floyd
Eric Garner
Samuel Harrell
Freddie Gray
Samual DuBose
Philando Castile
Terence Crutcher
Alton Sterling
Jamar Clark
Jeremy McDole
Shereese Francis
William Chapman II
Christopher Kimble
Kevin Higgenbotham
Walter Scott
Eric Harris
Tamar Rico
Akai Gurley
David Fealix
Michael Brown
Sean Reed
Keith McLeod
Steven Demarco Taylor
Terry Lee Chatman
Ariane...2020-06-0117 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyTobi Lutke – Building a Modern BusinessMy guest today is Tobi Lutke, the co-founder, and CEO of Shopify. This is both a timely and evergreen conversation. Timely, as the world as moved aggressively digital in the past two months, and Shopify powers so much of digital commerce. Evergreen, because while we touch on Covid and the Shopify business, this is much more a conversation on business and personal principles, learning, design, and growth. Tobi is one of the CEO’s I look up to most for the type of company he is building and for the way he conducts himself. We discuss business focus, why video...2020-05-121h 07
Grown Men Playing Games PodcastGrown Men Playing Games Podcast Ep. 8What’s up and welcome into Ep. 8 of our fantasy football podcast. We here at GMPG Pod dive into the NFL offseason madness and give our takes on how the fantasy football landscape has changed. Patrick and Joey are on this week and show up with some strong opinions! We provide analysis on players who have improved their stock this offseason as well as those who have taken a hit. We like to do things a little different and start, and end, each podcast discussing our popular dynasty league. Tune into those clips for league trades box score discussion, trash ta...2020-04-081h 05
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessySarah Tavel - Consumer & Marketplace InvestingMy guest this week is Sarah Tavel, a general partner at Benchmark, working alongside past guests Bill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta. Sarah has a long history as both an investor and as an operator. She was an early product leader at Pinterest before joining Benchmark. Sarah has become one of my go-to resources for topics like networks, consumer technology, and marketplaces among many other topics. I’ve used her framework for how to think about client engagement, company data, and marketplace liquidity and quality over and over again in my business life. I’m so excited to finally have her o...2020-04-071h 02
Talking BuffaloEP 206: Evan Silva, Establish The Run (Fantasy Football)
Coming up on today’s future award-winning Moran-Alytics Podcast, Patrick Moran has a chat with fantasy football expert Evan Silva on a variety of football topics including many pertaining to the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills haven’t made many moves so this offseason that carry heavy fantasy football impact, but the one they did looms large. The team traded four draft picks including a first-rounder to Minnesota in exchange for Stefon Diggs, who instantly becomes the team’s clear cut No. 1 wide receiver. Evan gives his thoughts on the trade, Buffalo’s compensation to get him, h...2020-03-251h 01
Roughing the KickerTodd Gurley got cut and no he shouldn't be a Chief, 3/19/20Joshua Brisco, Rudy Salazar and Beards McFly talk about the news that Todd Gurley has been cut by the Los Angeles Rams and whether or not the Chiefs should target any of the veteran RB's in free agency and the value, or lack of value, of adding one. Plus Chris Harris went on Golic and Wingo and suggested that the Chiefs were more focused on getting contracts done with Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes over free agents.2020-03-2048 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyBill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta – An Update on Consumer & Enterprise Venture CapitalMy guests today are Bill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta, both partners at benchmark capital. We review the early stage investing world in the face of coronavirus in a very timely conversation, which is one that will remain valuable once this crisis is done. We discuss enterprise and consumer, funding and growth, and the entrepreneurial spirit in the face of a crisis. Please enjoy. This episode is brought to by Koyfin. For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and the...2020-03-1340 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyBill Gurley – Direct Listing vs. IPOMy guest this week is Bill Gurley, general partner at Benchmark Capital. Our conversation is about one specific issue that has popped up as a topic of interest in the investing community in recent months: the comparison between bringing a company public through a traditional IPO vs. what’s known as a direct listing. As a third party observer with no real dog in the hunt (as we don’t buy IPOs at O’Shaughnessy Asset Management), I thought this was a small and nuanced issue. I’ve therefore been surprised by the strength of opinions on both sid...2019-09-2448 min
Waypoint RadioEpisode 260: Sexual Harassment in the Games IndustryContent Warning for discussions of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault - segment ends 27 minutes in.In the past week, we've seen a slew of survivors of sexual assault and harassment in the games industry take to social media to speak about their traumas. As this wave of accusations began, Motherboard's Lauren Kaori Gurley spoke with three of the survivors. She's joined by Danielle, Rob, Patrick, and Cado as they discuss sexual harassment in the workplace and the power dynamics that surround it.After the break, Danielle brings us the aptly seasonal Knights and...2019-08-301h 52
North Star PodcastTren Griffin: The Love of LearningMy guest today is Tren Griffin, a Senior Director at Microsoft and the man behind an excellent blog called 25IQ. Tren is one of the most prolific writers I know. He’s written books about negotiation, entrepreneurship, and Charlie Munger. He published an article every week for almost six years, and because of all that hard work, he’s now posted more than 1.3 million words online. We start the conversation by talking about his writing process. Then, we talk about distribution in the cellular business, Software-as-a-Service business models, and lessons from his legendary entrepreneur Craig McCaw. After an afternoon with Tren, I...2019-07-291h 36
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyBill Gurley – All Things Business and InvestingMy guest this week is Bill Gurley, a general partner at Benchmark Capital and one my favorite investment thinkers. As you’ll hear, despite enormous success through his career, Bill is clearly still in love with business and investing. Where many might discuss past glories, I’ve been incredibly impressed with how both Bill and his partners emphasize the current portfolio and market landscape. I’m thankful to have had the chance to speak with him in this format. I hope you enjoy our conversation. For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for th...2019-07-021h 09
Cautiously Optimistic PodcastCAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 79 - THIS GURLEY'S ON FIREINTRO (0:00 - 27:19)
- Nick's Bitmoji
- Eminem responds to MGK
- Drake, Kanye, Maroon 5
- USC football struggles
- Space Jam 2
MLB (27:20 - 34:49)
- Dodgers rolling
- postseason outlook
LUCKY BOY (34:50 - 36:19)
- thanks to our proud sponsor
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (36:20 - 58:59)
- Fitzmagic continues
- Clay Matthews penalty
- Patrick Mah-O-M-G
- halftime retirement
- Boston Tree Party (Josh Gordon)
- Week 3 upsets/locks
2019-05-131h 17
Dynasty Command Center PodcastWill the Real Rookie RB1 Please Stand Up?Curtis Patrick and Travis May breakdown five of the top running backs in the 2019 class with the power of the new RotoViz Box Score Scout! Which juicy prospect who broke over 100 tackles in 2018 has top 7 comps including Todd Gurley and Le'Veon Bell? Listen and find out!
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2019-04-1154 min
NFLThe 100-Year Game | SBLIIIThe all-time greatest, most-competitive NFL athletes gathered for NFL’s 100th season gala. What could go wrong?
Directed by Peter Berg, “The 100-Year Game” features 44 of the greatest NFL athletes, past and present.
In order of appearance:
Roger Goodell, Dick Butkus, Joe Greene, Aaron Donald, Peyton Manning, Orlando Pace, Alvin Kamara, Drew Brees, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, Brian Urlacher, Tyler Blevins (Ninja), JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marshawn Lynch, Beth Mowins, Eli Manning, Ndamukong Suh, Mike Singletary, Christian McCaffrey, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Michael Irvin, Deion Sanders, Larry Little, Paul Warfield, Larry Csonka, Todd Gurley, Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Ed Ree...2019-02-0402 min
That's Good Sports Podcast"The Broncos Suck" -Keenan Allen, MVP Race, NFL Week 12 Picks"The Broncos Suck" -Keenan Allen, MVP Race, NFL Week 12 Picks NFL & Denver Broncos podcast hosted by Brandon Perna & Will Keys. Can the Broncos defeat the Steelers after eeking out a victory over Philip Rivers and the Chargers? Did Jacksonville figure out the formula for beating the Steelers, running the ball 47 times? Also, Happy Thanksgiving!
Broncos
The Denver Broncos release cornerback Adam PacMan Jones, sign tackle Cyrus Kouandjio, and promote CB Brendan Langley to the active roster. Los Angeles Charger wide receiver Keenan Allen thinks the Broncos suck: Asked if the Broncos rose up and played well, Allen...2018-11-221h 14
Sports Krunch w/DKROM#146 NFL Week 10 Preview (2018) w/ Hal Bent, of FullPressCoverage.comWe are already halfway through the 2018 NFL season, and just like many 2018 election races, countless games have gone down to the wire and many (if not most) division titles are still up for grabs. However, the last few weeks of games haven’t had quite as much drama as the first seven or so…and this week’s slate of games looks pretty bland.
Hal’s Twitter handle: @halbent01
Week 9 Takeaways
-The Pittsburgh Steelers are the team nobody wants to face right now
-Redskins are in trouble; Falcons still very much alive
Mid-Season Awards
AWARD DKROM HAL
MVP Patrick Mahomes Patrick...2018-11-1044 min
The Video Games ShowVGS Show 504 - Matt's Gone Wild (4.19.16)While Rich is away, Matt, Chuck & special guest host Kurt Bowers take control of an all new episode of VGS. The guys return to a former VGS tradition with an interview with J Patrick Allen, award winning author (http://www.amazon.com/Dead-West-Pale-Patrick-Allen-ebook/dp/B01DQ8IAWC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461444080&sr=8-1&keywords=j+patrick+allen), host of Rocket Punch Radio podcast, former blue lion, gentleman and scholar. Also on the episode Matt rants on after playing the Final Fantasy XV demo, Playstation 4.5 being a console that can be upgraded (like a PC), Dark Souls board game, an...2016-04-2345 minThe Video Games ShowVGS Show 489 - E3 Aftermath (6.23.15)Rich, Patrick & Keith are back in studio for an all new VGS. After discussing the news of the week, including Batman: Arkham Knight's PC release issues, the Humble Borderlands Bundle, and Final Fantasy VII Remake, the crew revisits E3 from the previous episode. Last time was all about reporting on the happenings, this time is all about the opinion. Warning: Rich goes on a bit of a rant and it may upset some folks, but hey, it wouldn't be VGS if it was all about popular opinion. Be sure to email and responses, questions and comments to vgsmailbox@gmail.com.2015-06-241h 31The Video Games ShowVGS E3 2015 Special (6.17.15)Well, after a week off, the VGS crew is back with a double sized episode of VGS. Join Rich, Keith & Patrick in studio, along with Addy over the phone as we dive into everything E3. We cover the Nintendo World Championships, Bethesda, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Sony, Square Enix, PC Gaming press conferences, as well as the Nintendo Direct. We even have time to talk about the Steam Summer Sale and Pizza Hut's odd hot dog pizza. We also want to hear from you with your E3 opinions on next week's VGS. Be sure to email vgsmailbox@gmail.com.2015-06-183h 05The Video Games ShowVGS Show 488 - Back in the...Well...Studio...I Guess (6.2.15)Well, after a much needed break, the VGS crew is back for the summer. Rich, Keith & Patrick discuss all the news of gaming, including a recent wave of Nintendo new release dates, Bethesda counting down to a new game (Fallout 4?), Think Geek being bought by GameStop, upcoming E3 information and predictions, and so much more. There were also a number of callers, including favorites Big Josh, Kitty Cat Addy, Jose, Chris & Chase. Be sure to join us on our summer schedule every Tuesday night 7p-9p CST (except during E3 week, please watch the Facebook page for details).2015-06-031h 46The Video Games ShowVGS Show 487 - Hall of Questionable Fame (5.5.15)Another packed house for this week's VGS. Rich, Keith, Addy, Cassie & Patrick discuss many topics, including the first year Video Game Hall of Fame contenders, Valve allowing developers to ban players off their games on Steam, PC getting its own E3 press conference, Super rare SNES games you might own, and many other things. We also hit up some emails as well and remind everyone why they should like the Facebook page and listen to the live stream (keyword: prizes). 2015-05-061h 09The Video Games ShowVGS Show 484 - Oh No, Mickey's Got a Knife!!! (4.14.15)Wow, full house tonight as Rich, Keith, Addy and Patrick are joined by special guest Cassie Divine on a raged out episode of VGS. So what did we cover? How about GameStop to test market retro game sales, Mortal Kombat X's ulitmate nickel & diming scam, Star Wars Battlefront coming exclusively (at first) to Xbox One and EA Access, Guitar Hero being rebooted, and many other things. Big thanks to BT (Kevin Krinn) for some amazing new show bumpers. You need to listen to believe.2015-04-151h 34The Video Games ShowVGS Show 483 - Mortal Amiibos Digital Release (4.7.15)First of all, Keith is back joining Rich, Addy and Patrick. Second, Rich gets angry...at mulitple things. Third, we all almost cry at one point (thanks Futurama and Rich bringing that up). Fourth, the news. Fifth, your emails. Remember, wait 30 minutes after listening to swim as doing so too soon afterwards can result in drowning in funny.2015-04-081h 33The Video Games ShowVGS Show 482 - Crashes & Hope (3.18.15)After a week away from the normal show format, the show goes a bit long. Rich, Addy & Patrick run through the news including Nintendo getting into mobile gaming and a new project called "NX," Steam releases info on Steam Box options, Uncharted 4 delayed to spring 2016, a return of a long forgotten football franchise, and so much more. After news Rich discusses with Addy and Patrick the history of the video game crash of 1983 and if such a thing could happen again. Please excuse the audio on Rich as his voice is still recovering from being sick (we tried to boo...2015-03-182h 12The Video Games ShowVGS Spotlights The Geeked Out Podcast (3.10.15)Well, Rich is sick again, so he decided rather than expose Patrick and Addy to illness, he would present the latest episode of The Geeked Out Podcast, hosted by Big Josh himself Mr. Josh Dick and Mr. Chris Jennings. We wanted to give our listeners a sample of this great podcast on The Bombed Out Radio Network. If you enjoy what you hear, check them out at www.geekedoutpodcast.com and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your streaming service of choice. Enjoy!2015-03-111h 47The Video Games ShowVGS Show 481 - Title Pending (3.3.15)After the short (and odd) show last week, Rich, Addy & Patrick are back with a more normal episode of VGS. From VR headsets to retro games getting a new coat of paint, the crew runs down the news, including their general disgust for the Amiibo craze. Next the crew is tortured with an all new quiz from Ron "Bongoparty" who gets mistaken for Big Josh. Fianlly, we wrap things up with emails. Sorry for the delay on the post, but things ran late and I fell asleep. Better late than never, so enjoy.2015-03-041h 50The Video Games ShowVGS Show 479 - Retro Gaming 101 (2.10.15)Rich is alive and back in studio this week with Patrick and Addy for an all new VGS. First, the crew reads emails, which leads to Rich giving a lecture on the basics of retro game collecting (be sure to take notes), then they hit up some news, and all suffer at the hands of another Bongo audio quiz, this time Sega music remixes.2015-02-111h 39The Video Games ShowVGS Show 478 - Kraft Strikes Back (2.3.15)After Kraft was called away at the last second on the previous episode, Mr. Nick Krafter is back with in the driver's seat one more time before going on leave. Rich is out sick, so Addy and Patrick go along for the wild ride that is a Kraft left on his own show. Listen in as the crew shreds through the news, updates everyone on the VGS Minecraft server, and have their souls crushed by a Bongoparty provided audio quiz. And we at VGS send best of luck and best wishes to Kraft and his wife Sarah as they pre...2015-02-041h 35The Video Games ShowVGS Show 477 - Wow, That Got Real (1.27.15)After almost not recording and agreeing to do a shortened show, Rich, Addy & Patrick got real serious about the state of gaming. After starting out with responding to emails we got real on the gaming industry. It got weird, but in that awesome kind of way. You just need to listen to the show that almost didn't happen.2015-01-281h 47The Video Games ShowBombed Out Radio Network Christmas Special 2014 (12.16.14)Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all! This is a very special meshup episode featuring Shut Up, It's Science Time, The Movies Show and The Video Games Show. Join Kraft, Keith, Addy, Patrick, Rich and Big Santa for an all new holiday special.
WARNING: While this episode is clean, we do not recommend small children, especially those that still believe in the magic of Santa, listen to this episode as it could contain a major spoiler (you can figure it out).2014-12-172h 10The Video Games ShowVGS Show 475 - Miss You Mr. Kraftor (12.9.14)A very rare Kraft free episode of VGS this week, but the show must go on. Rich, Keith, Addie & Patrick go through the news, are subject to a new BT quiz, and wrap up with emails. Remember, next week is the Bombed Out Radio Network's Christmas Special!2014-12-101h 32
The Weekend Sports BuzzThe Weekend Sports Buzz | 9/28/2014Ashley, Mike and Kelly discuss the UK and U of L wins from Saturday. Carolina Steve calls in to discuss Todd Gurley as his front runner for the Heisman trophy. Other topics covered include: Derek Jeters farewell tour and his place among the other all t...2014-09-2800 minThe Video Games ShowVGS Show 462 - Blah Blah Blah...Did You See That Movie Holes? (9.2.14)Okay, stop looking at leaked photos...or at least just open up your hears...as the VGS crew is back. Nick, Keith, Rich and Patrick (taking position in the "cage") hit up the news, go over the Console Wars, Keith Vs Nick/Rich in game trivia, and your emails. Things get odd, not sure if it is good odd or bad odd. You be the judge. VGS...Part of the Bombed Out Radio Network!2014-09-031h 13The Video Games ShowVGS Show 460 - Are You Smarter Than Rich Bergin? (8.18.14)Sorry, this another short show, but hey, short show is better than no show. The guys are back with Program Director Patrick in studio. We hit up news, talk the new Tuesday night VGS take over, give the results of the latest round of the Console Wars, and round it out with an email. Listen now or Keith will cry (seriously, please listen).2014-08-1948 min