The John Johnston Lounge

John Johnston

Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet's most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podcast voices like Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon. From the AI bubble to the "Rogansphere," expect critical depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor!

  1. 13H AGO

    Jennifer Welch: The Palantir Psychos Are Worse Than You Think

    John Johnston (JJ) reacts to a video from Jennifer Welch of the I’ve Had It Podcast, in which Jennifer is highly critical of the anti-democractic, pro-authoritarian ideology of the co-founders of company Palantir, and some other aligned U.S. tech billionaires.   Related episodes: Why It’s Time To Ditch Elon Musk’s Companies https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rQLR35sUfWAtZeufcSx9J AI Bubble BIG SHORT: Michael Burry’s Palantir Stock Short https://open.spotify.com/episode/6riZX0MgDPBmLlaRHl6uDY Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTY Referenced video: IHIP News: Trump's INNER CIRCLE of PSYCHOTIC Billionaire OLIGARCHS Want Democracy DESTROYED!! https://youtu.be/Psgq3atpcIk

    18 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Why It’s Time To Ditch Elon Musk’s Companies

    John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how the boycott of Tesla products, that started about a year ago, seems to be having an impact, with Tesla car sales continuing to go down. The question is: could it also happen with products and services from other Elon-led companies and brands as well, such as X, Grok, and Starlink? Increasingly, more people do not want to buy what Elon is selling, because of his politics and questionable behavior.  Related episodes: Elon Musk’s Divisive Opinions Are Destroying Tesla’s Brand https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EyThY7l6c9FMphfclCfhU Why Elon Musk’s Tesla & xAI Exec Staff Exit in Droves https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gH4c1wAKglXqilUROpR1I Tick-Tock: Elon Musk Inflicts MORE Tesla Brand Damage https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YJZRk6LIxJxOmrL6jQlk8 Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    24 min

  3. 2D AGO

    AI Bubble BIG SHORT: Michael Burry’s Palantir Stock Short (PLTR)

    John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the investing world drama unfolding because famous “Big Short” investor Michael Burry is currently shorting the stock of AI sector darling Palantir (PLTR). We look at exactly what Burry is saying about Palantir, and why he’s shorting it. More generally, Burry thinks we in the midst of an AI bubble that’s similar to the Dot Com Bubble of the lates 1990s.  Peter Thiel Calls Pope ‘The Antichrist’: JD Vance’s Palantir Problem https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RnSiaoFFsXUU52TDZSeLx Joe Rogan GLAZES Peter Thiel & Palantir, Theo Von COOKS https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kNKj2d1vOXqlTKosqBhTY Tim Dillon ROASTS Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession https://open.spotify.com/episode/68yc1auGogphxe4fqoNuFe Referenced video: Michael Burry Speaks | Michael Lewis https://youtu.be/nsE13fvjz18 Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    20 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Elon Musk's Divisive Opinions Are Destroying Tesla’s Brand

    John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how there is growing criticism that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s divisive public opinions are seriously harming Tesla’s brand, and sales.  Related episodes: Tesla UK Sales Plummet Year-Over-Year!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vuIsulcmlf03k4LJSIoZN Tesla Robotaxi Slow Progress: $1.5T Red Flag For Investors? https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UCcnaYSVadNFiOFdF5U0n Tick-Tock: Elon Musk Inflicts MORE Tesla Brand Damage https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YJZRk6LIxJxOmrL6jQlk8 Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    18 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Tesla Robotaxi Slow Progress: $1.5T Red Flag For Investors?

    John Johnston (JJ) provides an update of Tesla’s autonomous or Unsupervised Robotaxi roll-out, a few weeks after the first one was spotted in Austin Texas. So far, it seems to be progressing slowly. A lot of Tesla stock market cap is riding on the success of Robotaxis, and then Tesla’s Optimus Robot later. How long will the stock market wait to see significant progress in Tesla’s autonomy program, after over 10 years of Elon’s predictions and claims? Related episodes: Tesla: “The Biggest Bubble Possibly in Stock Market History”? https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tTiyJDPHzjaOO04nRp1fU Tesla Sales in China COLLAPSE 45% Year-Over-Year! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yau7id31P1gOQa6ue2mUo Tesla UK Sales Plummet Year-Over-Year!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vuIsulcmlf03k4LJSIoZN Referenced videos: Unsupervised Robotaxi Enters Active Construction Zone! | Matthew Skrzypczak https://youtu.be/9lHPYoiRadI Tesla Robotaxi Demand Is Booming (Reporting from Austin, Texas) | HyerChange https://youtu.be/EX-wjQPY0H4 Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    21 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Weekly Lounge: Tesla’s China Sales Crash, SpaceX Moon City Skepticism, Kimbal Musk-Epstein Link

    Join John Johnston (JJ) for the Weekly Lounge, a compilation of the week's daily episodes of The John Johnston Lounge. Below are the individual episode titles and links: Elon Musk Finally Admits Massive Delay to SpaceX Mars Missions https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zM3AQHttOqxTApCdTnFRO Elon Musk’s ‘Self-Growing Moon City’: Anyone Still Believe Him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GqExGR4JY2mVIhfrNN0mz Does The Kimbal Musk Epstein Link Threaten Tesla? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wLvj433UwCrw6PuM4LRK8 Why Elon Musk’s Tesla & xAI Exec Staff Exit in Droves https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gH4c1wAKglXqilUROpR1I Tesla Sales in China COLLAPSE 45% Year-Over-Year! https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yau7id31P1gOQa6ue2mUo Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    1h 36m

  7. FEB 13

    Tesla Sales in China COLLAPSE 45% Year-Over-Year!

    John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Tesla sales in China have crashed 45% year-over-year in January, to the lowest in three years. In further bad news for Tesla sales, Elon Musk, and US EV sales in general, the Trump administration has repealed the Obama era endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions and power plant rules.  Related episodes: Tesla UK Sales Plummet Year-Over-Year!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vuIsulcmlf03k4LJSIoZN Elon Musk’s ‘Self-Growing Moon City’: Anyone Still Believe Him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GqExGR4JY2mVIhfrNN0mz Tick-Tock: Elon Musk Inflicts MORE Tesla Brand Damage https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YJZRk6LIxJxOmrL6jQlk8 Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    16 min

  8. FEB 12

    Why Elon Musk's Tesla & xAI Exec Staff Exit in Droves

    John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Elon Musk’s xAI, now owned by SpaceX, has lost a second cofounder in 2 days, as well as other staff. Tesla has also lost a second head of North American sales in less than a year. We look at why staff at Elon’s companies seem to be leaving in droves.  Related episodes: Elon Musk’s ‘Self-Growing Moon City’: Anyone Still Believe Him? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GqExGR4JY2mVIhfrNN0mz Tesla UK Sales Plummet Year-Over-Year!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vuIsulcmlf03k4LJSIoZN SpaceX Bailed Out xAI: Elon's AI Bubble Exit Strategy https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tTAP6maxDY7qyRzSX8V0n Referenced video: The 1% Rule: Why Elon Musk Never Finishes Anything | Thunderf00t https://youtu.be/H-FkE7Siafw Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

    21 min
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Welcome to The John Johnston Lounge (formerly The Art of Value), where Tech, Business, & Culture collide. Join host John Johnston (JJ) for daily breakdowns of the planet's most powerful tech billionaires. We critique the psychology, strategies, and politics of titans like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. We also analyze related cultural commentary from top podcast voices like Joe Rogan and Tim Dillon. From the AI bubble to the "Rogansphere," expect critical depth, zero sycophancy, and a healthy dose of humor!

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  • Creator
    John Johnston
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    738
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John Johnston
  • Show Website
    The John Johnston Lounge

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