The Aubservation

Why are so many people returning to Catholicism? In this episode of The Aubservation, I sit down with Fr. Jonah Teller of St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village to discuss vocations, prayer, purpose, and the search for meaning in modern life. We talk about what it means to be called to the priesthood, the role of technology and AI in shaping our humanity, why more people are exploring faith,...

This is a mini series exploring the intersection of Catholicism and technology, featuring conversations on AI, culture, politics, human dignity, and the future of the Church. My first guest is Christopher Hale, publisher of Letters from Leo. We discuss Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Silicon Valley, AI, suffering, human flourishing, and what it all means for the future. Enjo...

Google just dropped a quantum breakthrough report — and quietly moved Q-Day up to 2029. That means the timeline to break modern encryption isn't decades away. It's 4 years. In this episode, Nic Carter, General Partner at Castle Island Ventures, and Alex Pruden, CEO and Co-Founder of Project Eleven, break down exactly what Google's report reveals, why the cryptography world is sounding...

Live from the top of PubKey, Aubrey Strobel sits down with Elena Nisonoff, Co-Founder of Halcyon Media to talk about the biggest shifts we saw in 2025, and what's next. They get into: AI as TIME person of the year Natural vs. Filler Revolution Prediction markets = the new truth Winners and losers of 2025, & more This episode was brought to you by Ledger and Cake Wallet.🎧 Subscribe for new...

Elaine Asher, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Eve Wealth joins The Aubservation to break down a simple reality: women are set to control ~$30T by 2030, and crypto is a once-in-a-generation on-ramp to real ownership. We cover:- Why 70% of widows fire their advisor in 3 months- AI-driven portfolios- Why women investors outperform men- Does bitcoin have product market fit?- The problem wit...

Live from PubKey, the best Bitcoin bar in New York City, Aubrey sits down with New York Post columnist Lydia Moynihan. They get into:- Mamdani’s victory + whether NYC is destined to be “San Francisco 2.0”- Why Millennials + Gen Z feeling like they have to gamble just to get ahead- The housing ladder, student debt, and the wealth-transfer fantasy- Social workers vs cops on the subway — and what tha...

Breaking down The Life of a Showgirl — ranking the top tracks, my thoughts on Taylor’s new album, the Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman split (and her revenge outfit), plus the wild story of Elon Musk replying to my mom and how she’s handling her fifteen minutes of fame. It’s a quick one — just me shooting from the hip. Enjoy.

Vik Sharma (@vikrantnyc), founder & CEO of Cake Wallet, joins The Aubservation to unpack why privacy must be the default in Bitcoin and crypto. We dive into Silent Payments, Monero delistings, Exodus migrations, and Lightning’s privacy future. Brought to you by Cake Wallet — the easiest way to spend and store your crypto. Listen on Spotify and Apple. Subscribe for new episodes weekly. Follow A...

Brantly Millegan (@brantlymillegan) breaks down the ENS controversy, what cancel culture really cost him, why Catholicism is on the rise in tech/crypto, and how on-chain identity can beat bots and deepfakes. With host Aubrey Strobel, we dive into: Getting cancelled & the fallout Catholicism on the rise in tech & crypto ENS as identity and AIM-era username nostalgia Ethereum Follow Protocol...

Venture capitalist Nic Carter ( Castle Island Ventures, Coin Metrics ) joins The Aubservation live from PubKey NYC — the world’s most famous Bitcoin bar — for an unfiltered conversation on Bitcoin, AI, banking, and the state of New York City. From Operation Choke Point 2.0 to the AI Capex supercycle, Nic and host Aubrey Strobel cover the forces shaping money, technology, and culture in 2025. In th...

Teddy Fusaro, President of Bitwise, joins The Aubservation to pull back the curtain on what it takes to build and run one of the world’s top-performing Bitcoin ETFs — and where crypto is headed next. From ETF vs. self-custody to the role of tokenized assets, Teddy and host Aubrey Strobel explore the future of finance through a Bitcoin-native lens. We dive deep into:- The path to a top-performing B...

Sahil Bloom joins The Aubservation to unpack the biggest questions facing young people today: how do you build a truly rich life. and at what cost? From his framework of the 5 Types of Wealth (money, time, health, relationships, purpose) to the rising risks of AI, Sahil and host Aubrey Strobel dive deep into: -The myth of optimization culture -AI’s transformation of society -The loneliness epidemi...

Welcome back to The Aubservation! We are joined by Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures.we discuss:-why he believes the SBR is not happening-memecoin mania is going to die-why he thinks a SWF is a bad idea-being a bitcoiner & moreThank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode! 🔗 LINKSTwitter: ⁠ https://x.com/aubreystrobel⁠ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobelInstagram: www.instagram.com/au...

Welcome back to the Aubservation! This week we are recapping Super Bowl LIX - the plays, the halftime show, the drama, and more. Enjoy! Thank you Ledger & Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode! 🔗 LINKS Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/aubreystrobel⁠ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel Substack: ⁠https://theaubservation.substack.com/⁠ Ledger: https://shop.l...

Welcome back to The Aubservation! We are joined by my dear friend and colleague, Frank Chaparro of The Block & The Scoop Podcast. we discuss: -where does our industry go from here -the media's coverage of crypto -how Italian is he? -& why he's bullish on Wall Street breaking into crypto in 2025 Thank you Ledger & Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode! 🔗 LINKS Twitter: ⁠ https://x.co...

Welcome back to The Aubservation! We are discussing America's Golden Age & Dynamism. We cover: - State of 2025 - Inauguration Fashion - Bitcoin Policy - Ross Ulbricht's Pardon Thank you Ledger & Cake Wallet for sponsoring this episode! 🔗 LINKS Twitter: ⁠ https://x.com/aubreystrobel⁠ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel Substack: ⁠ https:/...

Welcome back to The Aubservation! Legal analyst, Christina Farhat is here to chat about the GPU Purse, AI, and growing up in Lebanon. We hope you enjoy! Shop for a Ledger your family & friends using this link: https://shop.ledger.com/?r=6bbfef75c5cf 🔗 LINKS Twitter: ⁠ https://x.com/aubreystrobel⁠ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubreystrobel Instagram: www.instagram.com/aubreystrobel Substack: ⁠ https...

Welcome back to The Aubservation! Legal analyst, Hailey Lennon is here to chat about $100K BTC, Hawk Tuah going to jail, and NYC drama. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation! Thank you Ledger for sponsoring this episode! If you would like to win a Ledger Flex, like this episode + comment something you are grateful for! 🔗 LINKS Twitter: ⁠ https://x.com/aubreystrobel⁠ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/aubre...

Welcome back to The Aubservation! This week, my best friend Maddie James is here to chat about the high-agency framework and how it can apply to all parts of life. This idea inspired the cypherpunk movement, and we're exploring what it looks like in 2024, especially for women. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation! Thank you Ledger for sponsoring this episode! we discuss: 2:33- drama triangle 4:...

In today’s episode of The Aubservation, we’re chatting Bitcoin Season 2, with Elizabeth Olson, Head of Bitcoin Marketing at Magic Eden. I hope you enjoy! And a big thanks to our sponsor, Ledger—the best way to secure your Bitcoin and crypto. Let’s get into it! we discuss: 1:33 - elizabeth’s background 4:43 - journey to bitcoin 7:30 - bitcoin season 2 8:30 - luxury brands want to use bitcoin 9:53 -...

In today’s episode of The Aubservation, we’re diving deep into the absolute state of things in Q4 with Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital. We cover the latest trends from Galaxy’s Q3 reports, including Bitcoin’s performance, crypto VC funding, and the rise of AI memecoins. And a big thanks to our sponsor, Ledger—the best way to secure your Bitcoin and crypto. Let’s get into it...

Nic Carter, author of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, joins the podcast this week to discuss new information from unnamed sources regarding the collapse of Silvergate Bank. Silvergate, at one point, held $14.2B in crypto deposits—99.5% of its total. Now it is no longer. timestamps: 01:31 - influencer boxing  3:20 - chokepoint 2.0 new information 8:20 - bharat ramamurti 9:10 - msm coverage  12:23 - unnam...

Rob Strobel, retired American history teacher, joins The Aubservation! In his first podcast appearance, we discuss: -freedom -patriotism -untold stories about the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy! 🇺🇸 🔗 LINKS Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/aubreystrobel Follow me on Tiktok:   / aubreystrobel   Follow me on Instagram:   / aubreystrobel   Subscribe to Substack: https://theaubservation.substac...

filler filler happy official start to summer! we discuss: consumerism (digital & physical) euro summer and culture and tech updates!if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! if you would like to sponsor the aubservation email us at theaubservation@gmail.com!

so much happened this week and it’s not even over yet!  we discuss x hiding likes iggy’s meme coin nvidia ceo signing boobs bitcoin’s price + trump sabrina carpenter’s please please please caitlin clark snubif you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! if you would like to sponsor the aubservation email us at theaubservation@gmail.com!