Somewhat Frank

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: AllBirds from Billions to Millions. Pinch of Gold Dust May Be Secret to Bringing Longer Lasting and Safer Batteries to Market.  Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview & Project Glasswing: The Model Too Dangerous to Release.  ...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: Amazon Turns NFL Games into Live Shopping Experiences. NYTimes Sues Perplexity — Who Owns Journalism in the AI Era? Raccoons Are Showing Early Signs of Domestication. We also upload our epi...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   AI country band "Breaking Rust" tops the charts. Three astronauts aboard China's space station are stuck aboard without a guaranteed safe return vehicle.  SuperMe just closed a $6.8 M see...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   NEO pre-orders open as Tesla's Optimus heats up the robot race. Researchers have built a working computer memory component using the mycelium (the root-like network) of the shiitake mushr...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: Mark Cuban Slams OpenAI's Erotica Plan — "This Is Going to Backfire" Instagram introduces PG-13 settings Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus Louvre M...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: Taylor Swift's The Life Of A Showgirl AI-Generated "Workslop" Meta Will Begin Using AI Chatbot Conversations to Target Ads OpenAI launches Sora 2   We also upload our episodes to YouTube in video format so you can see u...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Meta / Ray-Ban Display + Gen-2 + Oakley Vanguard Smart Glasses - https://www.wired.com/story/meta-smart-glasses-ray-ban-display-ray-ban-gen-2-oakley-vanguard/   K-pop Demon Hunters - http...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: Right now, you can lease an EV for as little as $100 a month — which is pretty wild.  Debunked! China was developing humanoid "pregnancy robots" for $14K per birth, prototype by 2026. The founding of the first AI-led ri...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   CNN SuperAger Article - SuperAgers are individuals who maintain exceptional cognitive function as they age—remaining mentally sharp even into their 80s and 90s.   Sam Altman is in the process of co-founding a new brai...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Launched Messaging App That Doesn't Need Internet. - https://www.inc.com/sam-blum/twitter-co-founder-jack-dorsey-just-launched-a-messaging-app-that-doesnt-need...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   AI Rock Band With More Than A Million Listeners - https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/entertainment/rock-band-with-more-than-1-million-spotify-listeners-reveals-its-entirely-ai-generated-down-to-the-musicians-themselves/  ...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Frank has been making music. Check him out at: @frankgrubermusic on Instagram and TikTok, or sign up for text alerts on music drops at laylo.com/frankgrubermusic   Your Brain on ChatGPT:...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   The After-Work Happy Hour Is Dying Apple News – The Cut - Remote work, shifting priorities, and social fatigue are changing workplace culture.   CNBC 2025 Disruptor 50 List - CNBC Article...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber) and (Simon Kahan IG: @SimonKahan) discuss the following topics:   Sesame Street Heads to Netflix - the iconic PBS show is heading to Netflix under a new licensing deal.   OpenAI x Jony Ive's Mysterious AI Device - OpenAI is teaming up with Jony Ive — the design genius behind Apple's most iconic products — to build...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics:   OpenAI Changes Course Will Remain A Nonprofit - OpenAI will remain under the control of its nonprofit despite previous plans to convert fully to a for-profit model; its business division will instead become a Public B...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (X: @simonkahan) explore the following topics:   Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. https...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics:   TechCrunch sold again - TechCrunch has been sold again – Yahoo has sold the tech news site to private equity firm Regent for an undisclosed amount.   23andMe Files For Bankruptcy, what does that mean for the security...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   The Established Network's Monthly Innovation Circle kicked off on March 20th with some great featured speakers and we'll be hosting a new one on the third Thursday of every month. The ne...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   We are hosting the Established House in Austin on Friday, March 7th, with a couple of featured conversations, a barista spinning our delightful lattes and teas and lots of opportunities to connect with one another. I...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics:   Egg Prices Are Sky High - Avian flu is back and hitting close to home, impacting poultry farms and sending egg prices soaring.   DeepSeek Shakes Up the AI Landscape - Chinese AI company DeepSeek dethroned ChatGPT as t...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   CES 2025 Recap - The annual Consumer Electronics Show brings together the latest in technology product announcements. Earlier this month Las Vegas was once again full of robotics and AI-...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Here are some tips for the winter and how to beat seasonal depression - Bright light boxes can mimic natural light, which is especially helpful on dark winter days.   Paul vs. Tyson Figh...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   OpenAI unveils experimental 'Swarm' framework, igniting debate on AI-driven automation - OpenAI introduced Swarm, an experimental framework for multi-agent AI networks that can collabora...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Frank was in Baltimore for the EcoMap Technologies' inaugural event, the SuperConnect conference, which aims to bring ecosystem builders from all over the country together.  Click here to read Frank's recap.    Running...

On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster,) and Simon Kahan (IG: @simonkahan) discuss the following topics:   Apple 'Glowtime' event sees iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch unveilings Apple just wrapped up an event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, where it unveiled new versions o...