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Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENWildfires, Trump’s Land Grabs, and Zuck’s "Manly" EraThis week, California’s wildfires spark a deeper dive into the state’s ongoing crisis: mismanagement, a questionable climate agenda that’s burning billions without results, and, of course, Gavin Newsom’s fire-proof hair gel.
Meanwhile, Trump is using his tiny hands to grab something new for a change. This time, he's eyeing control of Greenland, the Panama Canal, and even Canada. Oh, and Mark Zuckerberg really wants you to think he’s got "masculine energy" — bragging about his martial arts skills on Joe Rogan, ditching Facebook’s fact-checkers, and calling for “more aggression” in our “neutered” corporate culture....
2025-01-1647 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENCan Whitney Tilson Fix NYC? Former Hedge Fund Manager Joins NYC Mayoral Race
In our exclusive interview, Whitney Tilson, former hedge fund manager turned first-time political candidate, shares his perspective on the challenges facing New York City and the bold solutions he believes are necessary. Tilson presents his case for why fresh leadership is needed — promising to tackle crime, affordability, and economic decline with a pro-business, no-nonsense approach.
From cutting violent crime by 50% to building ample affordable housing units, Tilson is doubling down on big ideas and data-driven solutions. As a self-identified political outsider, Tilson shares how his decades of business expertise and advocacy work (from NY...
2025-01-081h 04
The Art of Fatherhood PodcastChuck Wendig Talks Fatherhood, Monster Movie, Writing & MoreChuck Wendig sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the life lessons his son has taught him. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. After that we talk about his latest book, Monster Movie. He shares the inspiration for this book and what he hopes people will take away from the book. In addition, we talk about his Star Wars books and his creative process. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Chuck Wendig
Chuck Wendig is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of...
2024-12-2331 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENZFG Episode 54: A New NTE Market... the Only Fitting End to 2024Luigi Mangione is finally in custody but that hasn’t stopped health insurers from dialing back recently proposed changes to its anesthesia coverage. Hunter Biden has officially been pardoned by his old man, which makes parents around the world feel at ease about coddling their own children. And they say Gen Z is a f**ked up generation… As if Fartcoin hadn’t already broke everyone’s Stupidity Meter, Bryan Johnson – a real-life Benjamin Button – has launched a betting market for his nighttime erections. Perhaps a wrong way bet on Bryan Johnson’s NTE is what sent Mangione off the rails. Dro...
2024-12-1932 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVEN2024 Election Fallout: Trump’s Picks & Spirit Airlines Shoot OutThis week, the Zero Fucks Given crew is back! Carson is rubbing his perfect election predictions in everyone’s face while we recap the news stories you may have missed while doom scrolling online. From Chamath's quest to "Make America Healthy Again" to North Korean soldiers discovering premium internet content for the first time, we’ve got the headlines you didn’t know you needed. It hasn't been long since Trump’s re-election, but he's already out here drafting his cabinet for the sequel administration — let’s just say it’s already shaping up to be a circus act. Oh, and Spirit...
2024-11-1544 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENTech Bros Gone Wild & A Special ZFG AnnouncementThe God complex amongst Tech Billionaires has reached a boiling point. To be fair, Elon has taken a page out of the Zer0es playbook and clearly gave zero fucks with his jiggly puff dance at a recent Trump rally. Zuckerberg, on the other hand, is just trying way too hard and it’s apparently caused him to forget the true fate of Julius Caesar. As promised, we have a special announcement here at ZFG and it comes by way of our very first sponsor. South Korea has finally announced that it will abandon the ban on short selling, bu...
2024-10-1135 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENTrump’s Nussy & The Junk OlympicsIn this episode of ZFG, Carson and the team our reactions to the presidential debate, how a PhD student's cat fooled Google Scholar, Palantir CEO's odd announcement of their S&P 500 inclusion, the sketchy AI health app claiming to diagnose STIs, and much more.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - The Cat Turned Academic Star
05:14 - Presidential Debate Recap
09:01 - Palantir's S&P 500 Inclusion
12:39 - HeHealth Shuts Down
15:18 - Nathaniel Rothschild Invest In Tennor
18:52 - Russia's "Safe Haven:
21:30 - A Slithering Surprise
24:32 - Poisoning the Competition
27:28 - Paris Olympics Recap
33:22 - Outro
2024-09-1734 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENThe Slippery Slope of the Government’s Allegations Against Andrew LeftIn a thrilling return of our Short Story format, Carson Block of Muddy Waters Capital sits down with Edwin Dorsey, Author of The Bear Cave. In this episode, Carson and Edwin break down the charges and allegations underlying the Government’s complaint against activist short seller Andrew Left. Edwin begins by questioning the Government theories of Andrew’s trades in the stock of General Electric (GE). He then goes on to give an example of another prominent hedge fund manager, Dan Loeb of Third Point LLC, and his activities surrounding Herbalife (HLF) in 2013. As Carson shares, there are a myri...
2024-08-091h 23Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENThe RNC’s Grindr Super BowlWhen it comes to the woke agenda, few understand that the Republican Party is the true support system behind the LGBTQ community. Some might say that Freddy is just trying to rag on the US political process but he’s simply providing the facts – Republicans crashed the Grindr app due to a spike in Milwaukee.
Elon Musk continues his exodus from California, announcing that he’s moving X and SpaceX to Texas. And while Gavin Newsom thought it’d be a good idea to take a public swipe, Musk reminded him that if you come at the King, you...
2024-07-2631 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENKing George’s Shitty Risk Transfer | ZFG Episode 49The other pitched Poober. They are not the same. And just in case there were any lingering debate over who’s cooler – Freddy Brick or Mark Zuckerberg – it’s all been settled over 4th of July wakeboarding. Freddy and Carson go on to discuss President Biden’s disastrous debate performance and whether it marked the end of his re-election campaign.
Politics aside, Carson points to the cheating scandal at Nathan’s July 4th Hot Dog Contest as the singular moment that will mark the decline of our empire. And while Freddy tried to give his best King George impres...
2024-07-1533 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENRich Handler Called GameThe ongoing feud between James Fishback and Greenlight Capital has been ratcheted up to a whole new level. For the first time in history, a portfolio manager at a multi-billion-dollar firm was awarded a $800k bonus due to his generating ~$100 million in profits. I guess any publicity is good publicity, but James, the math doesn’t add up… Amidst elevated fears over Russian hooligans at Euro 2024, Freddy provides a bit of clarity of what not to do when supporting your favorite football club. Despite the SEC finally cracking down on the MMTLP fraud, the glue sniffers still refuse to acce...
2024-07-0216 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENRoaring Kitty and Horny Academics | ZFG PodcastJust when short sellers thought they were in the clear, Roaring Kitty has re-emerged, dealing a major blow to those taking aim at GameStop (GME). Where did Gill get the funds for such a massive position?
That’s where the plot thickens… North Korea has apparently given up on its aspirations for an ICBM, that doesn’t explode immediately upon launch, after finding success with slinging trash-filled balloons. Citadel and BlackRock have announced plans for a Texas-based server farm, but Carson expresses skepticism about the true value-add for market participants and society as a whole.
Carson...
2024-06-1722 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENShort Seller Victory LaneIn this episode of ZFG, Carson and the team have victory laps to run and news to cover! More specifically, we’re chatting about multiple fraud trials, South Korea’s war against those evil short sellers, DLocal’s stock dip, medical advice from South Park and Google AI, old judges and old mayors (we’re looking at you and your coffee line Rudy Giuliani).
2024-05-3123 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp45 Drunk Hobos at the Furry OrgyIn this week’s ZFG speed run, the crew covers everything from free vodka for hobos, to RFK, Jr’s brain worms, and Bill Hwang’s trial. For those still living in California, we’ve finally discovered where all your hard-earned tax dollars have been going – you’ve been buying rounds at the bar for the homeless. Independent Presidential candidate, RFJ, Jr. reveals what’s been behind, let’s just say some of his more conspiratorial claims – worms have been gnawing away at his frontal lobe. A couple of Stifel employees have taken the whole “naughty maid” script just a tad too far. To be f...
2024-05-1711 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp44 Harvey’s Gangrene or California Taxes?Time to get strapped in for this week’s ZFG speedrun. Ok, to be fair, it’s probably not our best choice of phrasing to use ‘strapped in’ with Harvey Weinstein at the top of this week’s episode. However, the good news for any of his jailhouse prey is that karma has come in the form of a gangrenous d*ck. Carson then weighs in on the recent passage of a bill to force the sale of TikTok. While the data collection aspect is one area of concern, Carson highlights the psychological warfare being waged on behalf of the CCP. O...
2024-05-0314 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp43 The Faux Wisdom of Rate ForecastingComing at you with a new spin on the ZFG format, Krista, Freddy, and Carson thought we’d like to get up close and personal. No, seriously Krista, we can see your browser history in the reflection of your glasses… All kidding aside, this new format is punchier and a bit more organized than our usual journey now that Krista can read the cue cards directly on her screen. The SEC is cracking down on the internal use of messaging apps, but that might not be the biggest concern for its Texas-based employees. Freddy is still doing his best Russ...
2024-04-2222 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp42 Peter Thiel and His Palantir PiratesThe only thing better than watching Alex Karp coming unhinged on CNBC is the fact that one of its co-founders, who's also the Chairman of the Board of Directors, has been the one recklessly dumping Palantir stock. Is Peter Thiel a short-seller in disguise?! Surprise, surprise, more crypto has gone missing. Perhaps James Howells could've taught P. Diddy a thing or two about the proper way to dispose of a sensitive hard drive. Who knows, maybe the raids will turn up empty. But just in case, his lawyers should probably go with the Lego defense come time for the line...
2024-03-2936 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp41 A Trip to the Ranch After DarkEver wonder what the children of Texas do in their spare time? After a weekend where Carson and Freddy visited a friend’s ranch, the crew takes a minute to acknowledge the political and societal differences throughout our nation. Maybe throwing axes and dodging ricocheting bullets aren’t your cup of tea. Just be aware, going for a stroll on a beach in California is just as dicey with grandma on patrol. Grandma’s beach lecture isn’t the only baffling story of this week’s episode, as we find out that your cuddly childhood Build-A-Bear Workshop has a dark and d...
2024-02-2353 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp40 Dwarfism in the Metaverse: Modern WarfareWhen things start and stop working all at the same time. Carson opens our latest episode with a personal struggle that plagues middle-aged men around the globe. As can be expected here on ZFG, we’re asking the hard-hitting questions – Which 5th grader has Gary Gensler assigned to manage the SEC’s cyber security protocols? Freddy, struggling with a bout of insecurity, seeks to set the record straight on SFO’s favorite rabbit. The metaverse continues to prove that it’s nothing more than a breeding ground for incels, but recent headlines appear to raise serious questions about the legality of...
2024-01-2143 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp39 A Strong Start to 2024Happy New Year! Freddy starts 2024 off with a bang. Not only has he reverted to his 'no shoes' policy, but he kicks things off with yet another new business idea. For those of you who have yet to settle on a New Years' resolution; might we suggest brushing up on your history? The History Channel, Wikipedia, there's a wide variety of sources. But if we're brutally honest, South Park might be one of the best places to start. And in the spirit of the holidays, Carson and Freddy announce a fresh sighting of Frank Timis. After failing miserably as...
2024-01-0547 min
Forward GuidanceCarson Block: “Perfect Macro Storm” To Hit Blackstone Mortgage TrustCarson Block, activist short seller and founder of Muddy Waters Research and Muddy Waters Capital, returns to Forward Guidance to share his short thesis on Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT), a large publicly traded vehicle that owns loans backed by commercial real estate (CRE) buildings. Block argues that a “perfect macro storm” of lower net operating income (NOI), higher interest rates, and impaired CRE values, could force BXMT to cut their dividend. Using individual loan level data from BXMT’s collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), Block found that, absent rate swaps, 73% of CLO borrowers aren’t covering interest expense, and 27% were unable t...
2024-01-0249 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp38 Academic Rambo at the Woke MuseumIf you ever find yourself questioning your intellectual capabilities, just remember, Josh Mitts is still a Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. Whatever your feelings about his past work, there’s zero question about the complete lack of academic rigor, accountability, accuracy, intellectual honesty – whatever the hell you want to call it – in his latest research paper Trading on Terror?. Fret not, your favorite short seller is hot on his trail and Carson lays into Mitts’ self-anointed status as Academic Rambo. London has a new exhibit at the Science Museum and its relation to science is about as true as M...
2023-12-1548 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp37 Bridgewater but with Monster AlphaAlthough the Shark of Wall Street (“Carson”) isn’t donning his trucker sweater, he does have another colorful shirt for this week’s podcast. For those of you who’ve seen Episode 33 of ZFG (Stocks and Cocks at Fashion Week), it needs no explanation. But by some twist of the imagination, might he be trying to tell us that he actually enjoyed his TSA touch-up? Freddy had a good time in Mexico, which makes you wonder why he’s so sensitive to sitting down. Speaking of bizarre stories, we get a first-hand review of Rob Copeland’s new book, The Fund. Ever...
2023-12-0144 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp36 Laser Eyes at ApeFest 2023If at all possible, try to divert your attention away from the t-shirts. The first rule of T-Shirt Club is: you do not talk about the damn t-shirts! The larger issue at hand isn't Freddy trying to revive the puffer style from the 1980s, it's the onerous regulations placed on private funds, particularly in light of the absurd proclamations frequently spewed by Cathy Wood. On a lighter note, does anyone remember the childhood dream of becoming an astronaut? Carson shares a few excerpts from a NYT article that might make you reconsider. South Korea demonstrates its lack of creativity...
2023-11-1749 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp35 Pay Pigging with LeoLeonardo DiCaprio is back in the news and it’s not for his latest movie, Killers of the Flower Moon. Sure, with his endless stream of 25-year-old girlfriends, we could be forgiven for thinking he’s just another Pay Pig. But after further consideration, Carson and Freddy think there might be some master plan at work. Was Vittoria searching for Leo’s stash of Skittles or just looking to add a little spice to the hors d’oeuvres? Speaking of having it stuck to you, John Paulson recently made headlines with a former business associate going for his own reach-aro...
2023-11-0349 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp34 Drunk or High, Columbus or Musk?There’s been a new addition to the offices at Muddy Waters headquarters and it’s only the start of a major makeover to the conference room. Carson explains how he came across a stash of conference room chairs, which come from a very special place in financial history. Freddy goes on to share his ideas for how they might freshen up the artwork. After a lengthy debate, we’re still not entirely sure which state wins in a sporting event – drunk or high. Leave us a comment with your vote! Along the way, we learn more about Carson’s personal...
2023-10-1352 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp33 Stocks and Cocks at Fashion WeekFor starters, let's all give Krista a big round of applause for finally nailing an intro. No, seriously, because that's about the only thing she stays on track with, in this week's ZFG. In what began as a discussion about fashion, or lack thereof, the focus quickly shifts to Freddy's foot fetish, which knows no bounds. And, as bizarre as that sounds, it pales in comparison to Bryan Johnson's quest to relive his awkward teen years. At this point, you're probably feeling a bit queasy and wanting to bail. Don't. Hold on tight, just as ferociously as the TSA...
2023-09-2949 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp32 Spoofing at the Silent Pickleball DiscoAfter two weeks away, the ZFG crew is back, and with some very important news - Tiger Global is back! With the NASDAQ roaring back in 2023, the Golden Levered Benchmark Boy is back in the black, as well. And to demonstrate the rigorous analysis that has gone into generating this terrific rebound in performance, Freddy shares a few anecdotes from eavesdropping on a recent conversation in Silicon Valley. And, no, we know what you're thinking - he wasn't out there pitching Poober to SoftBank, whose pockets are now lined with fresh bagholder cash. Pickleball is tearing apart communities almost...
2023-09-1550 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp31 Fire Porn and Hobby HorsingAfter holding down the fort for the summer, Krista welcomes Freddy and Carson back from vacation. Freddy kicks things off with his Business Idea of The Week, which unfortunately appears to be a mainstay for Season Two of Zero Fucks Given. Krista, still in a vacation mindset – just kidding, she wasn’t allowed to leave the office – has been all too eager to tell her friends about Hobby Horsing, the newest Olympic sporting event. After recalling the fantastic coverage of Crispin Odey, Carson shares one of his favorite articles from his Californian summer – the dick that just kept on dicking...
2023-08-1850 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp30 The Premier of Toasted ZebraComing to you from the masterminds behind Poober and eBay for human organs, we bring you the Toasted Zebra! Inspired by Carson's own wife, Freddy introduces their latest business idea - the Lululemon of women's drinking helmets. Once the excitement fades, Krista and Freddy take us down a long line of depressing news developments. From touchdown dances celebrating the takeout of one of Muddy Waters' short targets, to the PGA/LIV golf merger, and Instagram's algos promoting child pornography; it's been a rough few weeks. While Crispin Odey has run out of second, third or even tenth chances, we...
2023-06-1649 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEP29 Risk Managing A Potential US DefaultThe crew is back from Institutional Investor's award ceremony and Krista is still beaming from her nomination. Although she doesn't quite remember the events of that night, Freddy reminds her that Boaz Weinstein robbed her of true fame, though we suspect the judges were taking a page out of the Clarence Thomas playbook. Carson broaches the topic that's been on every investor's radar: How to manage your portfolio around the unknown known event of a potential US default? Carson and Freddy have gone back and forth on the appropriate way forward, but there is something they agree on – should th...
2023-05-2651 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEP28 King Zevinsky and Pablo Escobar Talk ScandalsAt long last, the man at the heart of the Kenyan chess scandal has been brought to justice! Freddy, never one to put too much effort into his footwear, finds it comical that the size-11 sneakers weren’t spotted beneath the burka. The real question comes from whether it’s necessary to separate men and women for chess tournaments. Bodybuilding competitions? Absolutely. But chess? Perhaps the answer lies with Matt Moulding who is eager to lend a hand with some of his protein. After getting through current events, Carson vents about the complete lack of professionalism from the cabal of a...
2023-05-0552 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEP27 The El Chapo of SkittlesWhat do gerbils, Richard Gere and the Dalai Lama have in common? It might have something to do with cuckolding but at the very least, we can definitively say that they’re fun-loving creatures. Freddy goes on to explain his own religious beliefs and how his current views may have been shaped by a majestic fjord. In keeping with this theme of beauty, Carson details his latest trip to California where, unfortunately, policy makers are doing everything in their power to suck the fun out of an all-time classic treat. Don’t get too down, Carson has an important retr...
2023-04-1454 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp26 Don’t Mess With the DayanFor anyone who missed the 93rd Academy Awards earlier this month, Krista leads off with a masterpiece that deserved to be on the short list to win Best Documentary Short Film. In a pleasant twist from revealing the shortcomings of employees at Muddy Waters, we learn that Krista is proficient with sign language. Many find such a skill worthy of celebration, but we come to find out it was Krista’s interpretation of Freddy’s learner’s permit that led him to believe he had earned his driver’s license. With the not-so-sudden downfall of Credit Saudi, Carson laments the final...
2023-03-311h 08Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp25 Debating the Incestuous Bank BailoutsIn light of the recent mini-crisis across the US banking sector, Carson Block sits down with Soren Aandahl of Blue Orca Capital for a special episode of Zero Fucks Given. Shortly after the news dropped, Carson went into scramble mode, trying to find an opposing view on the prudence of the Silicon Valley Bank bailout. Soren, happy to enter the debate, believes policy makers made the right decision in a very difficult situaiton. Moral hazard concerns aside, he argues that the measures deployed were necesary to prevent a run on all regional banks. Carson pushes back, given the incestuous...
2023-03-1749 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp24 A Poober Pitch and Porn Zoom BombsBeyond any stretch of rational thinking, one of Freddy’s business ideas from 2022 still seems to be alive and kicking. With his fresh new swag, Carson lends his support to a reimagined Poober and tries to attract SoftBank’s interest with one of the largest TAMs in the market today. Brendan Schlong probably has some regrets about his dust up with Muddy Waters on his Pantheon Resources bet, but he’s not to be outdone by the Sheep of Wall Street, the apparent heir to Neil Woodford’s ‘contra’ throne. Carson is back on his soap box about the latest episo...
2023-03-1052 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp23 Sydney Meets Chamath at the MuseumFreddy is back, and we quickly find out that he spent his entire time away in the fetal position, with nightmares of failing another driver’s test. Carson goes on to console him, while lamenting the reality that his dreams of being the Andrew Carnegie of penis museums has been dealt a major setback. As Krista and Carson reveal, there are really only two litmus tests for working at Muddy Waters – you can either pronounce Reykjavik or you can ride a bike – pick your poison. Just how scary is Microsoft’s new AI chatbot? Like any relationship, give it enough t...
2023-03-1049 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp22 The Zen of Ross GerberRoss Gerber continues his victory over short sellers tour by dropping in on the Muddy Waters team and reminiscing over how Carson once felt like Ethan Hawke at the kitchen table in Training Day across from him and Cathie Wood. Ross, who lives in LA, makes a convincing case that they would’ve found southern California much less annoying to live in than the Bay Area. The team then unanimously pleads for Ross to send unwanted former Victoria’s Secret models to Austin. The Muddy Waters team then explodes in disagreement over the aesthetics of the Cyber Truck with Fred...
2023-02-1049 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp21 Deify the SECWith Freddy on a vacation tour of Europe’s most sun-kissed penitentiaries, and the gang in Texas trapped at home by a classic Austin ice-storm, it’s remote week at Zer0es. Freddy brings us the latest in Scottish prison politics; the Zer0es crew tactfully declines to learn more. Then it’s time for business. Calling in from the East Coast, Roddy Boyd breaks down last week’s hootenanny at Occupy the SEC. The crew takes a zaftig Lady Justice as a symbol for the everyday American’s love of conspiracies, and we hear about Robinhood’s romance with the gul...
2023-02-031h 07Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp20 Muskovites Occupying the SECElon Musk is at it again and he's fired up his incels to occupy the SEC. Worried about missing it? Have no fear, the Zer0es crew will have their man, Roddy Boyd, on the ground to give you an inside look at Drooler's Paradise. Not to be outdone, Freddy digs up an old business idea for college textbooks, and this one might actually stick. What has camels so pissed off that they've taken a page out of the Occupy movement? Much like Musk's incels, they seem to be fed up with the endless beatings. On an unfortunate note, Kr...
2023-01-2745 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp19 George Santos, Sex Dolls and Snakes on A Plane In our first episode of 2023, Krista and Freddy lead off by expressing their admiration for Carson's Greek God-like beach bod. After cleaning up their drool, the crew tries their hand with a new format. In what some might describe as an explicit news station, the trio revisit a handful of stale stories that fail to live up to Carson's standard for 'breaking news.' Freddy lays out his belief that Krista is far more qualified for the Republican Party than George Santos, but that all hinges on whether or not she continues to shave her armpits. Why are Chinese e...
2023-01-1348 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp18 The Year of SchadenfreudeAs we stare down the final days of 2022, Carson is channeling his inner David Goggins and extolls the benefits of waking up at 4am. With all the extra time to think, Carson ties together his biggest schadenfreude moments of the past, present, and what that might mean for 2023. Could he be on to a groundbreaking story? For Freddy, he's thoroughly enjoyed the rolling blow-ups in SPACs, crypto and the unbearable Venture Capital industry. If there's one thing for certain, Carson and Freddy both agree that the compliance box-checking industry holds perhaps the greatest growth potential over the years to...
2022-12-3148 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp17 Crazy Horse and A German CoupMaybe it's a case of too many holiday cocktails, but Krista just can't seem to handle a simple introduction. After much humming and hawing - not to mention forgetting that tomorrow is NOT Christmas - the crew gets underway. If one thing's for certain, it's that the lazy French don't have a sliver of motivation, at least not compared to the Germans. Filled with holiday spirit, Carson takes a trip down memory lane as he recalls several near misses over the years. Whether it was bailing on a project with an angry Frenchman or nearly hiring a manic depressive...
2022-12-291h 10
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp 17 Crazy Horse and A German CoupMaybe it's a case of too many holiday cocktails, but Krista just can't seem to handle a simple introduction. After much humming and hawing - not to mention forgetting that tomorrow is NOT Christmas - the crew gets underway. If one thing's for certain, it's that the lazy French don't have a sliver of motivation, at least not compared to the Germans. Filled with holiday spirit, Carson takes a trip down memory lane as he recalls several near misses over the years. Whether it was bailing on a project with an angry Frenchman or nearly hiring a manic depressive superfan...
2022-12-1942 minZeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp16 A World Cup of Human DisastersAfter a few weeks off, the crew is back, and Freddy is clearly in a mood. COP27, England's inability to score a goal against the US, the intellectual dishonesty of Venture Capitalists, it all comes bubbling to the surface. No VC discussion is complete without covering the recent FTX implosion. How much scrutiny should fall on the backers of Sam Bankman-Fried? Surprisingly, Carson is a tad more sympathetic than a fired-up Freddy Brick. Krista has a special message for Muddy Waters' IT provider, and while she prefers to beat around the bush, Carson makes it simple... Fuck you! And...
2022-12-191h 02
The Julia La Roche Show#034 Carson Block On Latest Shorts And The 'Mass Investing Delusion' Of ESGCarson Block, the activist short seller, founder of Muddy Waters Capital, and host of Zer0es TV and the Zero F**ks Given podcast, joins Julia La Roche on episode 34.
Block rose to prominence over a decade ago by exposing Chinese companies listed in the U.S. that were frauds. He’s best known for his 2011 takedown of Sino-Forest, which overstated its timber holdings and ended up filing for bankruptcy, causing big-name investors to lose hundreds of millions.
Block is often referred to as an activist short seller because he conducts in-depth research, takes a po...
2022-11-2947 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp15: Andrew Left and his Post-Chin LifeIn the latest podcast, the Muddy Waters trio is joined by a special guest, Andrew Left of Citron Research. The group discusses Kanye's recent run-in with the Jewish community. Andrew then shifts the conversation towards more pleasant memories of Raging Bull and how Jordan Belfort just barely missed the heydays of the Dot-Com bubble. The looming question for everyone is; should we stop evaluating performance and simply look at the PM's hair quality? Bill Ackman and Jeff Ubben - great hair. Steve Cohen, Stan Druckenmiller and Jim Simons - shit hair. Then again, maybe it's not the hair and...
2022-11-041h 16
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp14: Cobra Wine, Kim Kardashian & An*l BeadsThe crew is back and unbeknownst to Carson, Krista has taken over running not only the show but the entire Muddy Waters operation. It might just be the newfound popularity on Instagram, but Krista is beaming with confidence and accepts Freddy's challenge to trial a new snake wine. Are there any ethical issues with blowing up your dead grandma? There just might be another business opportunity with that. Despite Chamath's lack of accountability with his own performance, he seemingly draws the line with anal beads. And it's that mention of anal beads that has Carson recalling a colorful Twitter...
2022-10-2042 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp13: Boring Tunnels for SPAC JesusRobin is back, and the crew reveals their stand-in for his frequent absences. Carson celebrates Krista's creativity and Freddy appreciates just how accurate the blow-up resembles his look, at least above the waist... With geopolitical tensions rising, Carson lays out the intellectual dishonesty of a recent foreign affairs panel. And in that same vein, Freddy raises the concern level surrounding Putin's failure in Ukraine, political opponents falling out of windows, his increasing isolation both internally and abroad, and the potential for it all to spiral into something far more draconian. Fake Rabbis, 4-minute planks, drunk teachers, and Chamath fucking...
2022-10-2059 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp12: Seeing Dead People with Hugh HendryBatman & Robin take a back seat to another rock star by the name of the Acid Capitalist. In this week's podcast, the crew is joined by Hugh Hendry who's channeling his sixth sense. What has Hugh seeing dead people? In his words, the missiles of financial destruction have been launched, and we don't mean Freddy's ICBM. Krista finally reveals what she's been doing on the weekends, and her penchant for shrooms in the dessert takes Freddy by complete surprise. Hugh then provides his thoughts on China, which triggers Carson and Freddy's memory of an old scheme run by officials...
2022-09-161h 03
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp11: Batman, Robin & Fraud TankRobin has returned from Vietnam and it's clear that Bruce Wayne and Krista are thrilled to have him back. Brimming with optimism from his trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Freddy suggests a new twist to investing by proposing his idea for Fraud Tank. Do Americans have it all wrong with their work schedules? Carson and Freddy share their experiences of the typical week for an expat in Hong Kong and Shanghai. And with news of the new audit deal, Krista is wondering if Chinese scams will become a thing of the past. Carson isn't convinced and questions whether...
2022-09-0250 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp10: Chinese Scams & Little D*ck EnergyAfter a month in sunny California, Carson is back in the studio while Freddy has jumped across the Atlantic. In a pleasant turn of events, Freddy is finally allowed to sit in his family's fancy dining room. Despite the blistering heat in Austin, TX, Carson shows his appreciation for the diversity and peacefulness of living in a blue city within a red state. Krista marvels at Carson's trimmed down look which unfortunately comes on the heels of a stressful vacation. Was Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip reckless in poking the bear? All this geopolitical tension has Freddy back to researching...
2022-08-0543 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp9: Fraud Fest 2022 & Snake WhisperersIn this week's episode, Freddy is back from sabbatical, but Carson is dialing in from sunny California. Given his new trucker look, there are serious questions as to whether Freddy really contracted Covid while he was away, or if it was just a mistaken case of Monkeypox. Krista fills us in on a new breed of door-knocking snakes in Texas and its hunt for her dog has her shopping for AR-15s. Elon Musk is back in the news and, after pissing off Democrats, he's now drawn the ire of The Donald. Does Musk's ultimate trump card involve Melania...
2022-07-2056 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp8: Bill Hwang and A Japanese OrphanageWith his business ideas falling apart at the seams, Freddy has taken a page out of Elon Musk's playbook and gone MIA this week. In his absence, Soren Aandahl of Blue Orca Capital joins Carson to discuss this week's most pressing issues. Soren shares his childhood memories of a Japanese orphanage where kids used to pluck his hair for further examination. Martin Shkreli is finally out from behind bars, and he's wasted no time in offering up his equity analysis. Did Bill Hwang really break any securities laws leading up to and during the implosion of Archegos? Soren and...
2022-07-041h 07
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp7: The Fidel Castro of Chinese Venture CapitalThe gang is back and Carson is pulling out all the stops to convince Krista to stay on as a fixture at Zer0 Fucks Given. The incels have infested Austin, TX for a crypto conference, where a Dogecoin-wrapped McLaren and scantily clad crypto hoes draw similarities to the hooker scene at Vegas self-storage conferences. Carson recalls his time in the Shanghai storage business, how he exacted his revenge on the Chinese VCs, and why he considers himself the Fidel Castro of China's venture capital industry. The crew marvels at the schadenfreude moment coming to crypto on the heels of...
2022-06-1755 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp6: A Short Selling Musical, Peasant Brawls and Angry IncelsCarson is back from Vietnam and the crew has a big announcement! Fail and Set Sail Pale Ale is officially here, and Freddy is thrilled with the final product. Krista DeLuca makes another appearance in this week's episode and she details the convoluted process it took to smuggle their refreshments into Texas. Summer intern season is finally here and Freddy is pleased that this year's class is actually willing to do what is asked of them. Carson gives a quick recap of his trip to Vietnam and is excited with the firm's planned expansion into Saigon. Freddy and Carson...
2022-06-0347 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp5: Freddie’s Cult & the Mountain of Elon MuskThis week, Carson and Freddy are joined by the real power behind the operation at Muddy Waters. Krista DeLuca joins the set to detail how she came about to meet Carson, and his clever nature that has led to some incredible gift giving. With his newfound celebrity status, Freddy gives us his plan for post-hedge fund life. Carson issues a challenge to his Twitter trolls, while Freddy gives another trip down memory lane to reveal his misguided belief that he's the greatest marketer in the world. Carson climbs the mountain to ask Elon Musk a question, and the team...
2022-05-201h 07
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp4: The Carcasses of a Regime ChangeAfter taking a week off, Carson and Freddy pick up right where they left off. From California's environmental policies raising serious concerns with Poober, to transportation issues for his ICBM, all of Freddy's recent venture ideas seem to be falling apart at the seams. On a more serious note, Carson and Freddy cover the ongoing regime shift within markets, Bill Hwang's indictment, and other carcasses that have been left behind during the recent implosion of Shitcos. What does the recently released British intelligence suggest about the Saudis? To Carson, it's just another in a long line of examples of...
2022-05-0651 min
Failure to AdaptThe Black Cauldron, with Chuck WendigDisney sends Assistant Pig Keeper Jeffrey Katzenberg back to the Well with the task of adapting beloved fantasy novels into an animated film, what could possibly go wrong? Chuck Wendig joins Maggie & Red to talk Lloyd Alexander's The Book of Three (1964) and The Black Cauldron (1965) as well as the film that almost killed Disney, 1985's Animated Feature, The Black Cauldron. Chuck Wendig (terribleminds.com, @ChuckWendig on twitter) is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath, as well as the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, Zer0es/Invasive, Wanderers, as...
2022-04-1954 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp3: Business Ideas from The Crack DenCarson and Freddy are back to announce their latest plans for Smash & Grab beer. Can they get the trademark, or will they have to settle on Fail & Set Sale Pale Ale? Freddy reveals his heartthrob, Robby Williams, while Carson marvels at Elon Musk's latest mockery of the SEC. Mobile shitters, a health app and many more brilliant business ideas are floated for consideration by Softbank.
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2022-04-0940 min
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp2: Taiwan, Dealmakers and GrenadesCarson Block and Freddy Brick sit down over an ice cold Smash & Grab IPA. In this week’s episode of Zer0 Fucks Given, Carson and Freddy discuss the recent events in Russia and Ukraine, and how that might impact China’s vision for Taiwan. Carson provides an insight into the unpleasant realities of short selling, specifically what it’s like to be the subject of a major lawsuit. Freddy reminds us that he’s still on the hunt for an ICBM, which helps to explain how he fell for Robert Friedland’s charisma. An ass watch, Eike Batista, Saudi Arabia, an...
2022-03-251h 07
Zeroes Finance - ZERO FUCKS GIVENEp1: Shitcos, Tom Cruise & ICBMsIn the inaugural episode of Zer0 Fucks Given, Carson Block and Freddy Brick sit down to tell us why short sellers are rarely a happy breed. Whether it’s Freddy’s height, Carson’s recent run-in with Cathie Wood, or the wild theories behind “Shitcos;” Freddy and Carson pull no punches. On a more serious note, Carson discusses the recent geopolitical tensions, the world’s response and the acceleration of a paradigm shift that began late last year. In an abrupt pivot, we find ourselves asking; Why is Freddy exploring the idea of putting an ICBM in his back yard? Politi...
2022-03-1436 min
Completely Booked - Official Podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library#44 Lit Chat with Chuck WendigHave you ever read a sci-fi or fantasy book and wondered, what kind of a mind thinks up these new worlds? Find out and get a peek inside of one at our Lit Chat with Chuck Wendig! Chuck Wendig is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath, as well as the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, Zer0es/Invasive, Wanderers, and the upcoming The Book of Accidents (July 2021). He's also worked in a variety of other formats, including comics, games, film, and television. A finalist for the John W. Campbell...
2021-09-161h 02
DIY MFA Radio352: You Can Do Anything, Magic Skeleton! - Interview with Chuck WendigToday, I have the pleasure of interviewing someone I have the honor of considering both a colleague and friend, Chuck Wendig. Chuck is the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers, Star Wars: Aftermath, the Miriam Black thrillers, and the Atlanta Burns books, as well as Zer0es and Invasive, alongside other works across comics, games, film, and more. He was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer and an alum of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and he served as the co-writer of the Emmy-nominated digital narrative Collapsus. He is...
2021-04-0742 min
Thinking With Mitch JoelSPOS #735 - Chuck Wendig On Bestselling Books, Creativity And Brilliant StorytellingWelcome to episode #735 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #735 - Host: Mitch Joel. I believe C.C. Chapman first turned me on to the incredibly powerful, direct, and funny writing of Chuck Wendig. And while Chuck is an established New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath, as well as the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, Zer0es/Invasive, and his latest fiction breakthrough, Wanderers, I love his writing about creativity and writing more. If you have yet to check out The Kick-Ass...
2020-08-0952 min
Let's Go Steal a PodcastThe Ten Li'l Grifters JobNate is accused of murder when the team’s mark is killed in the middle of a con. The crew has to solve the murder and pull of the con in the middle of costume party on an isolated island.Directed by Arvin Brown and written by Geoffrey Thorne and aired July 3, 2011. Sally and I try to catch every mystery reference in this episode but we probably missed a few...Heistlights: Barbie Banditshttps://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=3352813&page=1Zer0es by Chuck Wendighttps://www.goodreads.co...
2020-01-171h 16
Valvulado PodcastsEm má Companhia S1- E1- Ones-and-zer0es.mpegÉs 1 ou 0? Aceitarias te vender? Drogas - Grupos Hackers - Anonymus.
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2019-10-161h 25
Fantastic Fiction at KGBAudio from June 19th, with Chuck Wendig & Keith R.A. DeCandidoThe following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar with guests Chuck Wendig & Keith R.A. DeCandido.
Chuck Wendig
Chuck Wendig is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath, as well as the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, Zer0es/Invasive, and Wanderers coming in July 2019. He’s also written comics, games, film, and more. He was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, an alum of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and served as the cowriter of the Emmy-nominated digital narrative Collapsus. He is als...
2019-07-0155 min
Supercontext: an autopsy of mediaChuck Wendig's Zer0es As hacker subculture becomes more prevalent in our current events, techno-thrillers like Chuck Wendig's Zer0es portray hacking more accurately. But how does it split the difference between writing a snarky page-turner and addressing the themes of present day? iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: (to come) Chuck Wendig's Zeroes: a hacker technothriller in the War Games lineage Who Hacks the Hackers? Zer0es by Chuck Wendig In 'Zeroes,' uber-snarky characters ruin a creepy and cathartic sci-fi story: book review Chuck Wendig's 'Zeroes' Is a Paranoid Te...
2017-04-071h 24
Hello Friend - A Mr. Robot PodcastMr. Robot S1 E2 | eps1.1_ones-and-zer0es.mpeg | H3ll0, Fr1end: A Mr. Robot PodcastThe central premise around the second episode of season 1 of Mr. Robot is whether you are a one or a zero. In computer parlance, one’s and zero’s are what comprise the basis of binary code. In this episode, it become a metaphor for choices in our lives — both choices real and imagined. Lots of questions, and dangerous ones at that, are explored in this “H3ll0, Fr1end” podcast recap. We discover that Elliot (Rami Malek) has some deep thoughts about what it means to really have control in one’s life — and thinks that most of us re...
2016-05-2427 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalZeroes: A Novel by Chuck WendigPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252124 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Zeroes: A Novel Author: Chuck Wendig Narrator: Ray Chase Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: January 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Legal & Political Publisher's Summary: An exhilarating thrill-ride through the underbelly of cyber espionage in the vein of David Ignatius’s The Director and the television series Leverage, CSI: Cyber, and Person of Interest, which follows five iconoclastic hackers who are coerced into serving the U.S. government. An Anonymous-style rabble rouser, an Arab spring hactivist, a black-hat hacker, an old-school cipherpunk, and an on...
2016-01-2605 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageZeroes: A Novel by Chuck WendigPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/252124 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Zeroes: A Novel Author: Chuck Wendig Narrator: Ray Chase Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 25 minutes Release date: January 26, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: An exhilarating thrill-ride through the underbelly of cyber espionage in the vein of David Ignatius’s The Director and the television series Leverage, CSI: Cyber, and Person of Interest, which follows five iconoclastic hackers who are coerced into serving the U.S. government. An Anonymous-style rabble rouser, an Arab spring hactivist, a black-hat hacker, an old-school cipherpunk, and an online tr...
2016-01-2605 min
Mr. Robot Reviews & After Show - AfterBuzz TVMr. Robot S:1 | ones-and-zer0es.mpeg E:2 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShowAFTERBUZZ TV — Mr. Robot edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of USA Network's Mr. Robot. In this episode hosts JC Rubio, Stef Z, Ashley Chapman and Steve Kaufmann discuss episode 2 of Season 1. The “Mr. Robot” series follows Elliot, a young cyber security engineer by day and a vigilante hacker by night. Elliot finds himself at a crossroads when the mysterious leader of an underground hacker group attempts to recruit him to destroy the corporation he is paid to protect. Compelled by his personal beliefs, Elliot struggles to resist the chance to take down the multinational CEOs he believes are run...
2015-07-0154 min