What Future with Joshua Topolsky

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Inside the Trillionaire Mindset, with Ben Cahn & Emil DeRosa May 11, 2023

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What is the Trillionaire Mindset? How do you enter the Trillionaire Mindset? Are you born with the Trillionaire Mindset, or can it be taught? All these questions and more will be answered by Ben Cahn and Emil DeRosa — hosts of a podcast called... Trillionaire Mindset. Josh and the boys go on a wild ride through the world of money, the entertainment industry, politics, and the modern thrill of being in front of a live audience. Discussed: the Coronation, desks, cartoons, gambling.

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Katie Baker and the Secrets of Succession May 04, 2023

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On today's episode, Josh is joined by The Ringer's Katie Baker. The two delve into Katie's mysterious past as a junior online moderator, Goldman Sachs alum, and first-generation bloggerati before hopping on a private jet and taking a trip to fuck off island. While on the island, Josh and Katie explore the past, present, and future of HBO's runaway hit... Succession. Will Logan Roy rise from the dead? Will Kendall do another rap? Will Cousin Greg stammer his way into the big chair? Find out. Or don't. Fuck off! Discussed: eWorld, Six Feet Under, sad Gilt models

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Just Do It with Joshua Topolsky Apr 27, 2023

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The What Future team takes the opportunity to grill Josh after our guest cancelled at the last minute. Just how did he become the man he is today? Tune in to hear the pivotal moments of Josh's career on an episode some are calling "inspiring," while others say, "invasive." Discussed: V Rave, truancy, Palm Pilots, Vox

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Veni, Vidi, Viva, with Jennifer Romolini Apr 20, 2023

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Power. Sex. Fame. Greed. These are all words. Powerful words that make you feel something deep, deep in your soul. And all those ideas are on full display in the new podcast Stiffed, hosted by this week’s guest, writer and podcaster Jennifer Romolini. Join Josh and Jenn as they go back in time to explore the ill-fated magazine Viva, and reflect on how the media landscape of the 1970’s, which gave rise to porn and quasi-porn magazines alike was somehow both better and worse than the media hellworld of today. Discussed: Feminism, bad editors, “content.”

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Bex Taylor-Klaus is Gaming the System Apr 13, 2023

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Acclaimed actor Bex Taylor-Klaus — star of '13 Reasons Why' and the 'Scream' TV series — joins Josh on a raucous romp through the realities of growing up Jewish, queer, and southern. The two bond over their shared heritage and Josh's lack of belief in god before going on to talk about finding joy on the darkest timeline, how acting in life can translate to acting on screen, and what it's like to become a teenage tree. Discussed: Peter Pan, Dungeons & Dragons, 'Hades.'

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Ryan Broderick, Scholar of the Internet Apr 05, 2023

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Ryan Broderick, creator of Garbage Day (the day, and also the newsletter and burgeoning media empire) knows a thing or two about "online." Not only has he been covering general weirdness on the internet since before the dawn of Pepe, but he's got some strong notions about where all this madness is going. Join Josh and Ryan on this special journey, won't you? Discussed: Backpack kid, The Rationalists, Muckerberg

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Cruising with Jamie Loftus Mar 30, 2023

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Jamie Loftus is a comedian, a writer, an actor, a PODCASTER (listen to understand these caps), but most importantly... she is a person who decided to write an entire book about the humble food item we all affectionately refer to as a "hot dog." Jamie joins Josh on a truly 360 adventure where the two explore the minefield that is life, love, and loss in the 21st century. Discussed: Mental health, Weinermobile marriages, Lolita, knees.

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Let Sara Schaefer Be Your Guide Mar 23, 2023

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Acclaimed stand up comedian, writer, and Emmy Award winner Sara Schaefer joins Josh on a raucous journey, exploring the dark underworld of reverse cancel culture, mob rule, one-woman shows, and theme park rides. Sara and Josh do a full conversational road trip, pondering the madness of social media, the cruel and beautiful world of comedy, and the shocking truth about college campuses. Discussed: Splash Mountain, pronouns, fedoras.

Sara's Live Dates:

https://linktr.ee/saraschaeferlive

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Panic! At The Bank with Felix Salmon Mar 16, 2023

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You've heard the rest, now hear the best. Josh welcomes Axios Chief Financial Correspondent Felix Salmon to run a post-mortem on the Silicon Valley Bank & Signature collapse, the implosion of Silvergate, and the wide variety of freakouts and breakdowns that accompanied the not-so-micro failure. Discussed: Mary Poppins, ontology, bunkers, stonks.

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Return of the Slap with Nick Turner Mar 09, 2023

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Josh is elated to speak with Nick Turner, not Nicks Turners as his Twitter handle would lead you to believe. As a standup and podcaster, he's been through it all and will not be stopped by a wet heckler. His latest special "Ice Cold" is available on YouTube. Check out Nick live: March 10th San Francisco, 11th Santa Cruz, 17th Salem, 18th San Francisco, April 7th in Houston, then to Dallas and Austin. Discussed: Chris Rock, Liquid IV, The Oscars, Long term relationships

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