This week, Brian, Troy, and Alex break down how tech is quietly building its own media empire—slick, founder-led, and fully... more

This week we dig into the spread of hyperpunditry and why the Information Space rewards those who confidently switch lanes... more

The tariff wars kicked off and confirmed that we are in a post-expertise era where your bona fides matter less... more

Gawker Media founder Nick Denton joins the show to discuss how narratives and memes run the world, and why it’s... more

We dig into the idea of taste—how it’s formed, how it signals identity, and where it fits in media and... more

The media industry, like politics, has been stuck in a scarcity mindset—managing decline instead of building for the future. In... more

AI is giving rise to vibe coding while old conventions fall away. Thinking on your feet is now more important... more

Online education company Chegg is suing Google for AI Overviews and might become the first major company felled by AI.... more

Troy’s at “advanced” tennis camp, so Brian and Alex discuss the shifting dynamics of the newsletter and video game markets.... more