Whiskey Hue

Whiskey Hue
Whiskey Hue

Raw, unfiltered conversations with the greats of business, tech, and culture. Hosted by Atul Prashar—investor, tech, media, and sports enthusiast, and connoisseur of sharp takes—each episode is packed with witty, insightful gems to make you the smartest person in any room. Big ideas. Big business models. The biggest names in the game. All mixed with whiskey, a ton of sarcasm. One Cube. Real Whiskey. Real Talk.

  1. 11 MAR

    WH143: Two CFL legends turned entrepreneurs, Tad Kornegay & Nik Lewis 🏈🔥

    You get it all in this episode: 2 friends and on-the field rivals talking ‘trash talk’, 4 Grey Cup wins, numerous records set, and major business moves. From tech startups to athletes positioning themselves as brands ready to take over the world. Plus, hear about the hardest hits, wildest rumors, and how they’re helping athletes & HBCUs monetize. 🚀🥃 Tap in for an episode packed with laughs, insights, and game-changing advice! 00:00 Intro 02:45 Checking in on our Canadian friends 05:45 Trash Talking Starts between the Athletes 😊 09:00 Time for some of the Phenomenal Awards 10:30 My Winnipeg fam gets some love 14:50 Nik discusses AO Sports 18:35 Tad discusses Maven Group 24:05 DOTD: Don Julio: Anejo Tequila, Penelope Bourbon Barrell Strength 27:15 Tad’s Fans Starting Rumors about Nik back in the Day 31:05 Creating Personal Branding 34:22 Getting Hit and Putting on the Hits as a Player 45:35 How the Game Has Changed 53:00 What a WR & a DB do to gain an edge Pre-Snap 1:00:00 Bringing Athletic Dominance to Business 1:04:35 CFL HOF inductee: Nik Lewis gets a shout out This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on: 1. Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn⁠ 2. The on-demand investment course, “VC: IdeationThrough Execution”: https://tinyurl.com/APsVCCourse

    1h 6m
  2. 4 MAR

    WH142: From the Courtroom to Neverland: Falguni Adams Unfiltered

    Pivoting careers from a prosecutor in Brooklyn to a journalist on the West Coast covering megastars like Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Madonna, and Prince, Falguni Adams has seen it all. We dive deep into this career evolution to eventual Emmy-winning producer, sharing wild industry stories, authentic life lessons, and a heartfelt reflection on family, aging, and legacy. As the ‘in-between’ generation, we share the delicate balance of caring for our parents while raising our children, learning to appreciate each and every fleeting moment. All this plus the inside info on MJ’s trial, Prince’s songwriting, and a Mariah Carey house party you won’t believe makes this a Must Listen! 00:00 Intro with some bumps + bruises 08:14 Appreciate your Kids: but they don’t know shit 09:30 Big Spoon’n vs. Lil’ Spoon’r 16:30 Wisdom is a beautiful thing 18:50 Authentic Communication, Analytic, Relationships 21:45 Covering the Michael Jackson trial + Visiting Neverland 27:30 Dick Blick is an art store in NYC: Falguni disagrees 31:20 MJ, Prince, Mariah, Madonna – she met ‘em all 37:20 Be the leading star in your own life movie 43:10 How a Lawyer becomes a Superstar Journalist 51:45 A Documentary on Varanasi 52:50 A Celebration of our Mothers and our Fathers 1:04:34 ‘The Falguni’ is now a famous drink, pour up 1:06:47 Life Lesson: NEVER burn Bridges 1:11:03 A Concert Party at Mariah Carey’s House This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn⁠

    1h 14m
  3. 4 FEB

    WH139: 🚀 Abran Maldonado, OpenAI Ambassador, Digital Human Designer 🎙️

    What happens when AI starts manipulating us instead of the other way around? From digital humans representing us to AI shaping everything from music to our legacy, Abran Maldonado joins Atul to break down the next frontier of tech. We tackle open-source AI’s explosive growth, deepfakes as legal issues, and the billion-dollar question—where do VC dollars land for a 100x return? Ai levels the playing field so if future readiness starts here, the only question to ask is, ‘Are you ready?’ 🔥 00:00 Intro 01:15 DOTD: Home Made: Espresso Martini 02:41 Coquito..Gets Some Love Too 04:52 NY Knicks + Sports Talk 10:28 Open.AI ambassador 13:15 Create Labs 16:40 Digital Humans 20:01 Avatar of the Mayor in Portugal 25:21 Internal Metrics: How To Measuring Success 30:51 Cl.Ai.R.A = Create Labs Ai Rendered Assistant. 33:37 Venture Capital: How To Invest In This Space 37:26 Open.ai, Anthropic, Perplexity vs. Google 40:00 Why Didn’t Google Move Faster in AI? 44:25 AI: Leveling the Playing Field 46:25 AI Impact on Music Industry  50:45 Sophia the Humanoid Robot 54:37 When will Ai Manipulate Humans 56:58 Ai Shaping Healthcare 1:00:51 The Calculator Moment for Text & Language 1:03:30 Ai in Education This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on Venture, Tech, Sports & Investing, visit: ⁠⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn

    1h 7m
  4. 24 JAN

    WH138: Charles Stackhouse Jr, Former NFL Giants, Vikings, Texans and Ole Miss Superstar turned FinTech Leader, joins

    🏈 "Set your goals so high that you’ll have to change who you are to achieve them."These words perfectly embody our latest guest on The Whiskey Hue, Charles Stackhouse Jr. who sits down with our host Atul this week. A former NFL star who played with the NY Giants, Minnesota Vikings, and Houston Texans, Charles made a name for himself as a standout Fullback at Ole Miss, earning a spot in their Hall of Fame. But his journey wasn’t without challenges—after breaking his femur as a teenager, he was told he’d never play football again. Fast forward, he not only defied the odds but also thrived. Now, as Head of Development at 73 Ventures, Charles brings the same drive from the gridiron to the world of FinTech and wealth-building strategies. In this episode, we dive deep: 💪Tales from the NFL—like stomping on my Packers’ rival 😊🎯NFL pain to post-game recuperation 💡Insights on crypto, stable coins, and building wealth through team ownership 🍹WOTD: Hennessy VS (Very Special) 🔥 Bonus: A great Randy Moss story you won’t want to miss! This episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and a few laughs. Grab your drink on the rocks and tune in to hear Charles talk about crushing barriers on the field and building financial futures off it. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Ole Miss HOF 01:35 NFL Career: Giants + Vikings 05:10 Pain on the NFL Field 08:00 Post Game Recuperation 12:46 Adrian Petersen + Saquon Barkley + Records 16:00 Dan Campbell’s Tenacity 17:19 Charles Stomping on a Packers Player (My Team’s Rival) 😊 23:50 Fullback’s Most Appreciated Tributes 25:30 Being Told as A Child Athlete He’d Never Play Football Again 31:10 A Great Story About Randy Moss 42:15 WOTD: Hennessey VS (Very Special) 43:30 73 Holdings 51:45 Team Ownership + Building Wealth 56:55 Fans + Owners Partnership 1:00:30 Crypto: Perfect Time for an Evolution 1:07:53 Stable Coins on the Rise 1:12:00 SYSK: The Richest Man Who Ever Lived: King Solomon This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit: ⁠⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn

    1h 16m
  5. 17/12/2024

    WH137 Part 2 of 2: AI’s Creative Disruption and the Future of Music, with Gregory Butler + Alex Luke

    Taylor Swift Avatar? Right Wing Reggae? AI is revolutionizing music creation and consumption—what does this mean for artists and fans? Gregory B. and Alex L. discuss AI-powered creativity, the blurry ethics of sampling, and the future of compensating creators in a Dolby Atmos world. Hear bold takes on whether music is becoming a passive commodity, the impact on legacy artists, and why new artists still push boundaries. A must-listen for those curious about where tech is taking the art we love. Listen to Part 1 of this Series as well! 00:00 AI is Coming! Effecting Creativity and Consumption 07:20 Music Eating Its Own Tail 11:25 AI Music Creation Analogy to eSports 16:00 Startups + Producer/Artists + Blurry Lines of Sampling 19:00 Framework for Paying Creators Today + Future 23:34 Dolby Atmos Mixes: 3D Reimagining of Sounds 26:00 Grimes AI 28:51 Is Music Becoming a Passive Commodity? 31:30 AI: Who Are The Losers? 40:26 Enabling Legacy Artists to Release New Material 43:20 A Future Where Copyright is Popularity Based 48:00 Music From New Artists Is Awesome 52:30 SYSK Spill Tab, Sunflower Bean, Poolfire, Lewis Of Mann, Brene Brown Books, Rafael Nadal Retires This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Business of Sports Media students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit: ⁠⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn

    57 min

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Raw, unfiltered conversations with the greats of business, tech, and culture. Hosted by Atul Prashar—investor, tech, media, and sports enthusiast, and connoisseur of sharp takes—each episode is packed with witty, insightful gems to make you the smartest person in any room. Big ideas. Big business models. The biggest names in the game. All mixed with whiskey, a ton of sarcasm. One Cube. Real Whiskey. Real Talk.

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