Passing the Torch Podcast Episode 6Discussing the future of politics with Kat Tenbarge, a journalist and reporter at Spitfire News (https://spitfirenews.com/c/about). In this episode of Passing the Torch Podcast we discuss how social media will change election forever. We also discuss the immense opportunity from media savvy politicians and the job market for young Gen Z social media strategists. Try out MUDWTR today: mudwtr.com/jasperemileCheck out Descript today: https://www.descript.com/pricing?pscd=get.descript.com&ps_partner_key=OGEzZDZhZDBjY2Q1&ps_xid=yq09FPrSOmTtfe&gsxid=yq09FPrSOmTtfe&gspk=OGEzZDZhZDBjY2Q1NOTE***We released this episode a week after we planned to do so. If the date at the start bothers you, please accept our apologies. We will be on-time with another great episode next week!
Passing the Torch Podcast - Episode #5: Building Billion-Dollar Companies with Julie Wainwright
Good morning, and welcome back to the Passing the Torch Podcast! Today is Monday, October 13th, and we have an incredible guest joining us.
Over 90% of startups fail within the first five years, yet everyone seems to have a "million-dollar idea" in their pocket. So what separates the ones that crash and burn from the few that actually transform industries?
Today, we're joined by Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of The RealReal—the world's leading luxury resale marketplace that she grew from a bold idea into a billion-dollar publicly-traded company. Julie revolutionized how we think about luxury and sustainability, creating an entirely new market for authenticated pre-owned luxury goods.
But her entrepreneurial journey is even more remarkable. Before The RealReal, Julie was CEO of Pets.com during the dot-com era—an experience that became the cornerstone of her resilience and taught her invaluable lessons about building lasting companies.
In this conversation, we dive deep into:
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor, or just curious about the story behind brands that shape our world, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
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Passing the Torch Podcast | The Future of Crypto with Christopher Giancarlo "Crypto Dad"This week on Passing the Torch, we're diving deep into the world of cryptocurrency and digital finance with a true industry legend: Christopher Giancarlo, former Chairman of the CFTC and affectionately known as "Crypto Dad" to his hundreds of thousands of followers.We kick off with Free Period, breaking down last week's market action—from the government shutdown that markets shrugged off, to NASDAQ's bull run, crude oil's 7% drop after OPEC's production announcement, and the rare paradox of both gold AND stocks hitting record highs simultaneously. Plus, we touch on major moves from EA and Buffett's latest play with Occidental Chemical.Then we turn to our main event: a fascinating conversation with Chris Giancarlo about the future of digital currencies, blockchain regulation, CBDCs, and where crypto is really headed. Chris has been unanimously voted into government positions twice, co-founded the Digital Dollar Project, and advised governments worldwide on crypto frameworks. This interview was so good, we kept the majority of it intact—trust us, you don't want to miss this one.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Sponsors:Get up to 43% off your first order at mudwtr.com/jasperemileTry Descript Pro free at descript.com/ptt#Crypto #Bitcoin #Finance #Markets #Blockchain #CFTC #DigitalDollar #Investing #BusinessPodcast
AGI Might Make Humans Useless...Or Not. Robin Hanson on Passing the Torch Podcast Episode #3
In this mind-bending episode, we sit down with renowned economist and futurist Robin Hanson to explore the frontier of artificial general intelligence. What happens when AI matches—and surpasses—human-level cognition? Robin walks us through potential future scenarios, from brain emulations and whole-brain simulations to radically transformed economic and social structures.
We dive deep into the implications of AGI: How will society reorganize itself? What happens to work, creativity, and human purpose? Could we be living through the most consequential technological transition in human history?
But we don't just theorize—we test the waters ourselves. Emile and I conduct a live Turing test on the show, putting AI to the ultimate challenge: Can it convince us it's human? The results might surprise you.
Whether you're an AI optimist, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation will reshape how you think about intelligence, consciousness, and what it means to be human in an age of thinking machines.
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What drives ordinary people to commit extraordinary acts of violence in the name of politics? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with renowned terrorism expert Jessica Stern to unpack the psychology behind political extremism and the rising tide of violence threatening democracies worldwide.
Stern, a Harvard lecturer and former National Security Council advisor who has interviewed everyone from white supremacists to Islamic militants, takes us deep into the radical mindset. We explore how grievance transforms into rage, why some people cross the line from protest to violence, and what warning signs we're missing in our own communities.
From January 6th to international terrorism, from lone wolf attacks to organized movements—we examine the spectrum of political violence and ask the uncomfortable questions: Are we more vulnerable than we think? How do social media and echo chambers fuel radicalization? And most importantly, how do we pull people back from the brink?
This isn't just about "them"—it's about understanding the dangerous currents running through our polarized society and what we can do to stop the next attack before it happens.
Warning: This episode contains discussions of violence and terrorism that some listeners may find disturbing.
Episode 1: "Who Are These People On My FYP?" - Introducing Passing the Torch
Welcome to the very first episode of Passing the Torch, the podcast where high school students prove that Gen Z can engage in serious, rigorous intellectual discourse without losing our authenticity.
In this inaugural episode, we pull back the curtain and introduce ourselves. You'll meet your hosts as we share our backgrounds, what drives our passion for meaningful conversation, and why we believe our generation desperately needs a space for deep thinking in an age of soundbites and hot takes.
We discuss:
This is us being real, unpolished, and honest about why we're doing this. No guests, no agenda – just two high school students who believe that smart doesn't have to mean stuffy, and that our generation is hungry for conversations that actually matter.
Consider this our mission statement, wrapped in the kind of authentic conversation we hope to bring to bigger topics. If you've ever felt like you're the only young person who wants to dig deeper, this episode is for you.
Duration: 28 minutes Recorded: 9/17/2025
Passing the Torch is a podcast dedicated to bringing educated, civil, and rigorous intellectual discourse to the forefront of Gen Z culture. New episodes weekly.
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