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PossibleDr. Kim Budil on the future of fusionWhat if there was a source of energy that was virtually inexhaustible, produced no greenhouse gasses, and generated minimal waste? Well, it already exists – almost. Reid and Aria sit down with Dr. Kim Budil, director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, to talk about the future of fusion energy. Last December, Dr. Budil’s lab achieved fusion ignition. She explains what that historic breakthrough means, and what levers need to be pulled to go from that experiment to powering nations. Dr. Budil responds to stories, generated by GPT-4, about scaling fusion energy, plus another about how a country can tran...2023-03-2250 min
PossibleTrevor Noah on the future of entertainment and AIWhat if every TV show could be perfectly tailored to each viewer's interests, knowledge level, and needs? Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger sit down with Trevor Noah to talk about how technology—including artificial intelligence—might influence the future of entertainment. They chat about the strengths and shortcomings of artificial intelligence, how jobs—and the way we will work—will evolve with AI, and even the nature of capitalism. Trevor responds to a speculative story, generated by GPT-4, that paints a picture of a futuristic “AI-ly Show.” Plus, he reviews some unexpected AI-generated light bulb jokes. Is GPT-4 actually funny?2023-03-151h 04
The Frank Caliendo CastTik Tok Comedians vs. Mimics and Standing By Friends When Allegations FlyFrank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) head to the Caliendo bunker studio this week to talk about the potential banning of Tik Tok in the U.S. and whether some of the app's most famous users are actually comedians doing original content or mimics grandstanding on other people's work. Plus, they talk about standing by a friend and believing them when that friend is under fire from serious allegations from more than two decades ago and how to deal with that when said friend is former CaliendoCast guest Bryan Callen. This week also sees the return of...2020-08-041h 51The Frank Caliendo CastBack Live From Frank's Studio Bunker As The Country ProtestsFrank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) recorded this episode LIVE from Frank's home studio for the first time in nearly 3 months and are joined by Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) on Zoom to discuss the events of a wild week and weekend of protests and rioting across the nation in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. Not sure if we found any answers but the discussion seems to be the most important part as much of the nation pushes for reform and justice.2020-06-011h 22The Frank Caliendo CastDealing With Complainers And Thought's On The Nation's First Week Of ReopeningFrank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) get together for a discussion about dealing with complainers in a viral world, give their thoughts and impressions of the country's first week "back" after being reopened to a degree and talk about the hopeful return of sports.2020-05-271h 38The Frank Caliendo CastThe Bill Walton Experience: w/special Guest, NBA Legend Bill WaltonFrank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy), Shaun Salehi (@doubles30), producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) and Jose Meza (@JoseMeza_creator) scheduled an interview with NBA Hall Of Fame and NCAA legend Bill Walton. What transpired thereafter can only be described as an interesting visit to the mind of a man who's always thinking about things greater than himself. We present the interview in its entirety, uncut, fully unedited so you can experience it just as we all did on the zoom call! We hope you enjoy as much as we did. Frank even called upon the help of Walton's broadcasting partner...2020-05-181h 52The Frank Caliendo CastEpisode 54: w/best selling mystery author Harlan CobenFrank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) dialed up a zoom call with best selling mystery/thriller author Harlan Coben for a discussion on the recent successes of his Netflix series (adapted from his books) 'The Stranger', the optioning and production of many of his other works such as 'The Five', 'Safe' and 'The Woods'.
You can find more info about Harlan on his website https://www.harlancoben.com/ or on social media @HarlanCoben on Twitter and Instagram.2020-05-141h 25The Frank Caliendo CastEpisode 52: w/CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Major GarrettFrank Caliendo, John Holmberg, Scott Long and Shaun Salehi sit down Zoom-style for an engaging conversation with CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett (@CBSMajor) covering everything from his start in Washington as a newspaper reporter for The Houston Post 30 years ago to his thoughts on the many presidents he's covered in that time to what the hallmarks are of doing the job of informing the public on the happenings of the political world. And all while also learning new terminology and the ingredients of the 'Drink of the Viceroy'!
Here's a link to a situation between Major and former...2020-05-071h 48The Frank Caliendo CastJohn's Concert Livestream - Is There Light At The End Of Our Covid TunnelFrank Caliendo ( @Frank Caliendo ), John Holmberg ( @98KUPD ), Scott Long (@ScottComedy), Shaun Salehi (@DoubleS30), Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) and Jose Meza (@JoseMezaCreator) convene to discuss John's weekend livestream concert with his band #HolmbergsUnderCover to raise $$ for The Arizona Humane Society and the state of Arizona's and the country's continued Shelter At Home order and if there may be an end in sight.2020-05-051h 14The Frank Caliendo CastMaking A Lot Of Nonsense In The Current Nonsensical Climate!Frank, John, Scott, Toledo, Jose & Shaun convene at the start of the week following one of the most surreal weeks any of us can remember which leads us all to proclaim that The Caliendo Cast strives to be the leading source of MISinformation on Coronavirus information! Plus, this week's tangents include Jason Momoa, Marc Singer, Jerry Lewis, Scott once being heckled by watermelon comic Gallagher before ending with Scott singing 80's actress Lori Singer's praises while trying to explain Beastmaster to an unknowing Shaun Salehi!2020-03-171h 10The Frank Caliendo CastTOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT - with some XFL, Kotter, & Hydrox For Good MeasureFrank Caliendo, John Holmberg, Scott Long, Dick Toledo, Jose Meza, Shaun Salehi & Zack Colman gather for a discussion on unique sportscasters like Harry Caray, Thom Brennaman and the Albert brothers. Checking in every once in awhile to be sure young intern Shaun Salehi understands all the references being made throughout. They discuss water skiing squirrels, the return debut of the XFL, potential NFL free agency moves, 70's & 80's TV sitcoms Welcome Back Kotter and Too Close For Comfort and finally Zack Colman attempts to school everyone on Bitcoin and Blockchain.2020-02-111h 26The Frank Caliendo CastPost Super Bowl Wrapup, Lou Holtz's Dirty Food Mustache, Skip Skip Skip, Frank Does WWE BackstageA day after the Kansas City Chiefs notched their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years the guys convened to talk about the game, more of Frank's week of press and events in Miami, if Lou Holtz had a food catching mustache, Mel Kyper breaking down the Bachelor, if our podcast did transitions like Colin Cowherd, and what references went over the head of our 21 year-old "intern" Shaun Salehi.2020-02-041h 22