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**Not Investment Advice**

Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they’re finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

@bzaidi

@trungtphan

@jackbutcher

@nia podcast

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Latest Episodes:

212: Meta & Google Antitrust Cases, ChatGPT Memory Implications & Personalized AI Learning Apr 23, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Meta & Google Antitrust Cases, ChatGPT Memory Implications & Personalized AI Learning

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:04:59) - Meme of the Week

(00:05:27) - Meta Antitrust Case

(00:21:17) - Google Antitrust Case

(00:26:57) - Ad Server vs Ad Exchange Market

(00:30:17) - Publisher Tools Explained

(00:34:46) - Google's Revenue Breakdown

(00:41:06) - Google Breakup?

(00:46:23) - ChatGPT Memory Implications

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

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Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

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211: NIA 4th Year Anniversary, Tariffs (Bond Yield, Apple/China), LVMH vs. Hermes, Rory Win & Best Comeback Stories Apr 16, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss NIA 4th Year Anniversary, Tariffs (Bond Yield, Apple/China), LVMH vs. Hermes, Rory Win & Best Comeback Stories

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:06) - 4yrs of NIA

(00:08:13) - Tariffs (Bond Yield, Apple/China)

(00:47:54) - LVMH vs. Hermes

(01:04:27) - Rory Win & Best Comebacks

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

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Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

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http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

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210: Tariffs, Trade War, Stock Meltdown, China & Can America Bring Back Manufacturing? Apr 09, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Tariffs, Trade War, Stock Meltdown, China & Can America Bring Back Manufacturing?

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:48) - Nominative Determinism

(00:07:02) - Tariffs TLDR and Vibe Check

(00:16:43) - The Tariffs at a high level

(00:25:45) - Tariffs are a tax

(00:32:05) - Trade Deficit and Non Tariffs Trade Barriers

(00:40:54) - The Administration and Tariffs

(00:51:19) - Second Order Consequences

(00:54:04) - On-Shoring Manufacturing

(01:00:51) - China’s Manufacturing Advantage

(01:07:39) - Stock Market Meltdown and Final Thoughts

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

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http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

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209: Studio Ghibli ChatGPT, Hiyao Miyazaki, Meme Cycles & xAI Acquires X Apr 02, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Studio Ghibli ChatGPT, Hiyao Miyazaki, Meme Cycles & xAI Acquires X

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:44) - Meme of the Week

(00:07:50) - Studio Ghibli ChatGPT

(00:23:38) - Hiyao Miyazaki

(00:39:15) - AI Art Discussion

(00:46:37) - Ghibli is an Inflection Point?

(01:00:05) - xAI Acquires X

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/bzaidi

http://twitter.com/trungtphan

http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

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208: AMA - Career Advice, Scarcity vs. Abundance, Parenting in AI Age & Future of Social Media Mar 26, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Early Career Advice, Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset, Parenting in AI Age & Future of Social Media

Timestamps

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:51) - Early Career Advice
(00:20:00) - Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset
(00:25:10) - Parenting in AI Age
(00:33:16) - Future of Work in AI Age
(00:48:44) - Best Cities for Entrepreneurship
(00:55:09) - Future of Social Media

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/bzaidi

http://twitter.com/trungtphan

http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

http://twitter.com/niapodcast

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207: AMA - Abercrombie’s Comeback, Wedding Economics, Loyalty to Brands, David Deutsch’s “Fun Criterion” & Is Work-Life Balance Possible? Mar 19, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Abercrombie’s Comeback, Wedding Economics, Loyalty to Brands, David Deutsch’s “Fun Criterion” & Is Work-Life Balance Possible?

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:32) - Abercrombie’s Comeback
(00:12:53) - Wedding Economics
(00:23:21) - Loyalty to Brands
(00:33:44) - Guinness resurgence
(00:45:05) - Is Work-Life Balance Possible
(00:54:16) - David Deutsch’s “Fun Criterion”

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/bzaidi

http://twitter.com/trungtphan

http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

http://twitter.com/niapodcast

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206: Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, YouTube at 20, Ferrari Wild Economics & Manus DeepSeek Moment (?) Mar 12, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, YouTube at 20, Ferrari Wild Economics & Manus DeepSeek Moment (?)

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:04:15) - Meme of the Week
(00:05:37) - Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
(00:27:27) - YouTube at 20
(00:41:14) - Ferrari Wild Economics
(01:01:41) - Manus DeepSeek Moment (?)

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

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http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

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205: Crypto Strategic Reserve, Skype Shutting Down, Oscars & Mixue $14B IPO Mar 04, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Crypto Strategic Reserve, Skype Shutting Down, Oscars & Mixue $14B IPO

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:03:51) - Meme of the Week

(00:04:30) - Crypto Strategic Reserve

(00:35:00) - Skype Shutting Down

(00:56:05) - Oscars

(01:08:02) - Mixue $14B IPO

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

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Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

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http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

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204: $1.5bil Bybit Hack, Crypto Sell-off, Pig-Butchering Scams, Murdoch “Succession” Drama & Future of Local Media Feb 26, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss $1.5bil Bybit Hack, Crypto Sell-off, Pig-Butchering Scams, Murdoch “Succession” Drama & Future of Local Media

Timestamps:

$1.5bil Bybit Hack, Crypto Sell-off, Pig-Butchering Scams, Murdoch “Succession” Drama & Future of Local Media(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:59) - Meme of the Week
(00:07:24) - $1.5bil Bybit Hack
(00:15:52) - Pig-Butchering Scams
(00:21:52) - Crypto Sell-of
(00:33:54) - Murdoch “Succession” Drama
(00:53:39) -Future of Local Media

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

https://t.me/notinvestmentadvice

Let us know what you think on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/bzaidi

http://twitter.com/trungtphan

http://twitter.com/jackbutcher

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203: Libra $200M+ Rug, How We Use AI, OpenAI Deep Research & Vibe Coding Feb 19, 2025

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The NIA boys discuss Libra $200M+ Rug, How We Use AI, OpenAI Deep Research & Vibe Coding

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:06) - Libra $200M+ Rug
(00:23:58) - How Jack uses AI
(00:57:31) - How Trung uses AI
(01:04:44) - How Bilal uses AI and Vibe Coding

What Is Not Investment Advice?

Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.

Subscribe + listen on your fav podcast app:

Apple: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.apple

Spotify: https://pod.link/notadvicepod.spotify

Others: https://pod.link/notadvicepod

Watch + Subscribe on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/i7BCrmeNMOg

Listen into our group chat on Telegram:

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Let us know what you think on Twitter:

@bzaidi

@trungtphan

@jackbutcher