TBPN
Podcast

TBPN

by John Coogan & Jordi Hays

526 episodes

Technology's daily show (formerly the Technology Brothers Podcast). Streaming live on X and YouTube from 11 - 2 PM PST Monday - Friday. Available on X, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Gavin Baker on Anthropic's S-1, GPU Prices, and SpaceX
  • Consider CoreWeave (CRWV), Nebius, and Crusoe for exposure to tight GPU capacity demand, but prioritize operators that can bring clusters online reliably and avoid locking in too much capacity at below-market prices.
  • Monitor CoreWeave’s shift toward spot-market exposure; rising rental prices and customer bookings extending into 2027 support the opportunity, while deployment delays and contract terms remain key risks.
  • Nvidia (NVDA) may benefit if its DSX Pod helps customers deploy GPUs faster, though the discussion provided no price target or explicit buy recommendation.
Anthropic Files for IPO, Samsung Spyware Concerns | Diet TBPN
  • Consider Anthropic (planned ticker: AND) only after the IPO’s terms are confirmed; its reported $67.2 billion annualized revenue and improving margins are compelling, but the rumored $1.5 trillion–$2 trillion valuation is unconfirmed.
  • Treat Broadcom (AVGO) as a potential AI-infrastructure beneficiary, but don’t assume reported Anthropic commitments will translate into near-term revenue or profits.
  • The long-term cloud commitments to Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT) support the AI-demand theme, but the discussion offers no stock-specific price targets or near-term catalysts.
Anthropic's S-1, Samsung Controversy, IGTV | Doug O'Laughlin & Joey Brookhart, Andre Haddad, David Faugno, Mark Swan, Chanda A. Bell & Christa Pitts, Ivan Zhang & Luisa San Martin
  • Anthropic’s planned IPO is worth monitoring for investors seeking AI exposure, but wait for confirmed pricing and dilution terms before deciding whether to participate; the reported November 16, 2026 week and valuation figures remain unconfirmed.
  • AVGO, AMZN, GOOGL, and MSFT may benefit from multi-year AI compute demand, but treat the commitments as a long-term opportunity rather than near-term guaranteed revenue, and assess each company’s ability to capture that spending.
  • META offers potential exposure to consumer AI agents and agent-assisted commerce, but look for evidence of adoption and monetization before treating the opportunity as a material earnings driver.
Why Moderna Tanked, MSG Employees Duped By Their Boss, The Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
  • Avoid chasing Moderna (MRNA) until investors can reassess the Phase 3 results: the 42% reduction in recurrence or death fell short of expectations, contributing to a sharp selloff.
  • Merck (MRK) has no specific investment catalyst or recommendation here; Moderna’s treatment was tested alongside Keytruda, not as its replacement.
  • Quest Diagnostics (DGX) faces uncertain cybersecurity and legal risks; wait for investigation findings before judging the financial impact.
  • Treat Warhound as a speculative watchlist theme, not an actionable public-market investment; the $12.5 million Alaska property lacks return data needed to assess it as an investment.
Moderna Drama, WSJ Mansion Section, Genetically Engineered Military Dogs | Thomas Wright, Kyle Schiller, Steven Schwartz
  • Consider PPG and Sherwin-Williams (SHW) as potential beneficiaries of data-center construction, with reported demand strength in coatings; the discussion provides no price targets or valuation analysis.
  • Monitor Quest Diagnostics (DGX) for updates on the scope and costs of its cybersecurity incident before drawing a stock conclusion.
  • Treat Moderna (MRNA) as a watchlist name: its Phase 3 cancer-treatment trial succeeded, but the 42% risk reduction fell short of expectations and shares dropped sharply; track further clinical updates rather than trading on the leak or anecdotal options activity.
Meta Introducing Class C Stock, iPhone Duo’s Botched Launch | Diet TBPN

The discussion provides no high-conviction buy or sell recommendation, price target, or timeframe for META, GOOGL/GOOG, or AAPL; assess these companies on business performance and returns from major investments, not share-structure changes or early product-launch commentary. Avoid investing based on the jet venture’s reported orders: its figures are unverified, and the aircraft has not been shown as a delivered, certified product. Stripe is private, and the discussion offers no investment terms or financial details.

Matthew Prince on PHP2Shell, iPhone Duo Early Reactions, Meta Unveils New Class C Stock | Matthew Prince, Kevin Weil, MC Lader, Dillon Baxter, Richard Starson, Brian Manning
  • Cloudflare (NET) is the clearest public-market opportunity: rising cyberattacks and demand for AI-enabled security could benefit its business; monitor customer growth and results, as no price target was provided.
  • Treat Meta (META)’s new nonvoting share distribution as a governance change, not a standalone investment catalyst; watch whether its AI spending delivers returns.
  • Apple (AAPL) faces negative early feedback on the iPhone Duo; wait for software fixes and improved user reactions before drawing conclusions about the product’s prospects.
  • Longer term, track AI-driven demand for internet infrastructure and resilient satellite navigation, but the discussion named no specific investable security or actionable target.
Cybersecurity Red Alert, SpaceX Earnings, OpenAI Strikes Google Deal | Diet TBPN
  • Cybersecurity and vulnerability management may benefit as AI accelerates both flaw discovery and exploitation, but the discussion identifies no specific stock as a preferred investment.
  • Monitor Tesla (TSLA) for any SpaceX merger developments; treat the ambitious compute and revenue targets as unverified projections, and assess any deal’s valuation and leverage before acting.
  • Alphabet (GOOGL) could gain enterprise cloud demand from distributing OpenAI models, but the discussion provides no revenue estimates or clear stock catalyst.
The Internet Is Finished, Early iPhone Duo Reviews, SpaceXSITesla Merger Talks | Nikesh Arora, Aidan Smith, Akhil Iyer, Max Junestrand
  • Treat the Tesla–SpaceX merger as speculative; watch for a formal proposal and exchange ratio before acting, since the discussion provides no reliable price target.
  • Favor monitoring AI compute bottlenecks over buying every AI stock: chip and memory supply are constrained now, while power and data-center land could gain importance; no specific stock buy or valuation was established.
  • Track Palo Alto Networks (PANW) as a cybersecurity theme over the next 6–12 months, but the discussion offered no stock-specific forecast or buy recommendation.
$1M Trading Cards Heist, Trevor Milton Returns, The Death Of Common Courtesy | Diet TBPN
  • Avoid treating high quoted prices as proof of value in graded collectibles; resale, theft, and insurance-limit risks make them speculative.
  • Treat Cyberjet/SJ36 as a highly speculative private venture, not an investable public stock; production execution and customer trust remain major hurdles.
  • For United Airlines (UAL), monitor whether fare increases and service investments support future performance; the discussion gave no price target or buy recommendation.
Calm Down Markets, Trevor Milton Has A Plane to Sell You, Jay Leno Live in The Ultradome | Alex Niehaus, Alex Blania, Nate Rempe, Connor Sweeney, Jay Leno
  • The strongest actionable theme is a multi-year cattle-supply squeeze: limited U.S. herd size may support beef prices, but weigh that against lower processing volumes and margin pressure before investing in Tyson Foods (TSN) or other meat packers.
  • Treat the One Beverly Hills founder bonds cautiously: their 5% return is below the cited 10-year Treasury yield of over 5.3%, and the bonds are junior to $4.3 billion in senior and mezzanine debt ahead of a 2029 completion.
  • For a potential Anthropic IPO, wait for final prospectus details and scrutinize customer concentration and escalating computing commitments; the reported $2 trillion valuation is unconfirmed, and the draft filing may change.
Jay Leno on Comedy, Supercars, and the State of Hollywood

The insights do not support a high-conviction trade: they offer no financial results, valuation, price targets, or timing for the public automakers discussed. Treat Tesla (TSLA) cautiously, weighing potential demand support from higher gas prices against competition and other cited headwinds. View positive comments on GM and Ford (F) as brand observations, not evidence of a near-term investment catalyst.

Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, AI Data Center Forecast Jumps, Poppi’s Pepsi Deal | Diet TBPN
  • AI infrastructure remains a long-term growth theme, with SemiAnalysis raising its 2027 data-center capacity forecast to 50 GW, but wait for evidence that customer demand and revenue are keeping pace before assuming attractive returns.
  • Prioritize signs that enterprise AI is measurably increasing revenue or reducing costs; consumer-agent enthusiasm alone does not yet establish willingness to pay.
  • Treat forecasts of 12.5%–28% GDP growth by 2030 as speculative scenarios, not a reliable basis for investment decisions.
  • The discussion offered no specific public-stock buy or sell call; PEP, Roche, and gaming companies were discussed without actionable valuations or price targets.
"You Can See Everything" Sparks Debate, 17% GDP Growth Please, Call of Duty Campaign Review | Katie Drummond, Bing Gordon, Daksh Gupta, Jean-Denis Greze, Quinten Farmer
  • Treat the AI data-center buildout as a long-term infrastructure theme: SemiAnalysis raised its 2027 capacity forecast to 50 GW, but monitor enterprise AI spending, project delays, and financing before assuming demand will support the buildout.
  • Favor evidence of measurable returns over AI hype: look for businesses that can show AI improves productivity or revenue, especially in code validation, security, testing, and cost management.
  • Treat forecasts of 17.1%–28% GDP growth from AI as speculative, not a basis for investment decisions; seek proof that productivity gains are spreading across businesses.
  • For medical diagnostics, focus on companies solving a specific clinical problem and progressing through regulatory review; expect a potentially lengthy, costly path, as the GeneWeave example illustrates.
We Review ‘You Can See Everything’, Tesla Unveils Rocket Powered-Roadster | Diet TBPN

Avoid treating a Tesla (TSLA) Roadster reservation as an investment: production is expected in 2028, delays remain possible, and the reservation can require substantial upfront payments. The sharp selloff in technology and AI shares—with the Nasdaq down 4.7% for the week—signals elevated near-term volatility, but the discussion provides no stock-specific trade or clear market forecast. Before tying up large sums in a long-wait purchase, consider the liquidity and opportunity cost versus a diversified investment such as the S&P 500.

"You Can See Everything" Review, Roadster Reactions, Eric Glyman Joins | Walter Isaacson, Christian Jensen, Tavarish
  • Ramp is a high-growth private-company opportunity, but its roughly 30× annualized-revenue valuation is demanding and its shares are not readily available; watch for evidence that its AI-cost tools improve customer productivity or revenue.
  • Tesla (TSLA)’s Roadster is a long-dated, execution-dependent story, with production not expected until 2028 and possible deliveries in 2028–2029; don’t treat the demonstrations as proof of production readiness.
  • With the Nasdaq down about 4.7% for the week and AI shares under pressure, review your technology exposure, but avoid making portfolio decisions based on a single selloff.
Inflation Heats Up, Anthropic Investor Day, Tesla Roadster Mania| Diet TBPN
  • Avoid chasing CoreWeave (CRWV) in the near term: its roughly 50% monthly decline and ongoing AI-stock consolidation suggest elevated downside risk despite strong growth.
  • Treat Meta (META) and Tesla (TSLA) as watchlist candidates, not clear buys; the discussion offered no price targets or specific entry points.
  • Anthropic’s reported $67.2 billion annualized revenue run rate is notable, but it is private and faces competition and near-term growth uncertainties; there is no direct public-stock investment.
SELL EVERYTHING (Including Your Dollars), Tesla Roadster Hype, Valar Atomics VC Feud | Reed Albergotti, Bryan Cantrill, Daniel Kimminau
  • Treat CoreWeave (CRWV) and other AI-infrastructure stocks as high-volatility holdings; reassess exposure in light of the sell-off, leverage risks, and potentially demanding growth expectations.
  • The reported shift toward Meta (META) and Tesla (TSLA) suggests a possible rotation from AI infrastructure, but the discussion provides no price targets or evidence that the trend will persist.
  • Watch Treasuries and interest-rate exposure: hotter inflation and heavy AI investment could put upward pressure on rates, increasing risks for floating-rate borrowers and real-estate owners.
OpenAI Bugging Incident, Are Your Devices Listening? Xbox Launches Remix Lab | Diet TBPN
  • No high-conviction stock trade, price target, or timeframe was provided; the discussion was largely anecdotal and did not assess company valuations or financial outlooks.
  • Treat Xbox Labs and AI infrastructure as themes to monitor, not actionable investments yet: the potential opportunities and business outcomes remain unproven.
OpenAI Uncovers Spy Device, Apple x LG, Home Devices Tier List | Thomas Neckel, Kabir Jain, Danielle Axman, John Urschel, Nicolas Sharp, Jason Ballard, Erik Bernhardsson, Josh Tyrangiel, Aida Baradari

No high-conviction public-market trade or price target is established in these insights; treat Apple, LG, Meta, Microsoft, and Take-Two mentions as watchpoints rather than buy or sell signals. For a longer-term theme, monitor AI infrastructure firms such as Modal, Fragment, and Atio, but they are private and the discussion provides no valuations or investment terms. Treat ICON’s cost-saving claims and the space-data-center opportunity as early-stage until results or timelines are better established.