The New Next

Matt hates superhero movies, Mike loves them. We compare and contrast this idea of the hero.

We discuss lack on institutional trust and short memories, specifically discussing years of my family fighting the emminent domain from the University of Washington and their expansion plans, despite donating massive adjacent property to the University. Unfortunately, institutional power is often misused by their leadership at the expense to the community to fulfill their own narassistic legacies....

Realness and rawness is disruptive. Oliver Anthony wrote and performs the hit The Rich Men North of Richmond.  Some would call this a protest song, others would refer to this as a call-to-action and calling it as it is. We hope you enjoy Oliver Anthony, in his own words.   Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North of Richmond  https://youtu.be/sqSA-SY5Hro Oliver Anthony - Ain’t Got a Dollar https://youtu.be...

We discuss the politics of Toastmasters.

The highlight of this episode is the discussion around Yes Theory's YouTube video titled "I Paid a Taxi $10,000 to See How Far it Takes Me!" You can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/_TedFmvfCYo Much love to Cockney Reg and the true definition of a King - not a title, not blood, but the acceptance of responsibility for your community despite what happens.  

It only took $10-15B and F-16 fighter jets. We discuss the strategic importance of Turkey's alignment with NATO (currently a member) on Ukraine and the geographic aspect that drive this decision.

Current EU President von der Leyen has accepted the position of NATO head after previously turning this down, Matt believes this could be one of the most consequential moments in the worlds history. A member of the famous civil servants Albrecht family, President von der Leyen has had an incredibly successful career around youth development, a defensive defense department in Germany, and a career...

We're at a turning point in the Ukraine War, Matt and Mike discuss.

It's unexplainable at this point that President Biden was allowed to run for President given the years of outward racism and open knowledge that the family was actively participating in alleged policy for bribery schemes. Perhaps the American that respects the ethical responsibility of the office of the President the least is currently occupying the White House. In addition President Biden may hav...

Our prior episode on this the day of the "coup" was not allowed to publish. The people in Western countries need to get better "experts" unless their pure goal is to create non-sense and misinformation. It's become clear that peace was never the intent or strategy for the US and EU/NATO coalition. One point not discussed is that Russia now has a convient ground attack point via the Belarus positio...

Billionaire Explorer Pleasure Cruises  As tax payers, we end up subsidizing these pleasure cruises one way or another whether directly through cash subsidies or through environment destruction.  We are embarassed for people like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, it's so tacky and trashy, especially Jeff's penis rocket.

We discuss Police shooting innocent people.   Marche Blanche

Matt and Mike discuss personal experiences with police violence and political corruption. There are hours more of stories like this.   Marche Blanche

We discuss random things like philosophy, ethics, etc for two hours, well past our bedtime. Come see Mike in person at Oklahoma City Improv.

The floodgates on generative AI have been unleashed and many people, like myself, are asking what's the point of this. Matt's Wednesday Morning thoughts on the sorry state of internet content and the low ROI of online digital vs physical advertising.  

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, discuss how Disney can better monetize their brand utilizing technology to decrease purchasing friction. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, discuss Mike's favorite company Disney and their iconic CEO Bob Iger. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, discuss how legal frameworks for new technologies are established. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, explain the artificial intelligence measure the Turing Test and the uses for AI in education. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, explain how growing large corporations requires expertise as a capital allocator rather than creativity. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, explain how artificial intelligence is being used in oil and gas operations.  Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Mike, Matt, and friend of The New Next, software engineer, investor, and startup veteran Joel Stimson, explain private market accredited investing.  Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Matt and Mike discuss the battle over the Speaker of the House, the historical context around this event, and what the "negotiated settlement" means for the future of the house and US democracy. Send us a comment, we would love to know what our listeners think about this epic battle. Submit a question or comment for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

Matt and Mike discuss the effectiveness of the $60/barrell Russian oil price cap and the reality of enforcing such a ban. Episode recorded 12/19. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIna

In the first episode of the new year, we discuss the 2023 Defense Authorization Act passed in December 2022 and what this means for US military policy over the coming year. This episode was originally recorded December 19th. Submit a question for The New Next Connect with Matt on LinkedIn Connect with Mike on LinkedIn