Memes and Markets

Memes and Markets

A LIVE podcast exploring the broken systems that shape our existence. Helping you navigate the world no one prepared you for, breaking down the intersection of culture, tech, and financial markets. Hosted by Keith D & Ben Leavitt. Stay Curious. Nothing said in the show is financial advice, tax advice or legal advice. Always contact a licensed professional in your area before making any decision. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

  1. 1h ago

    Is Crypto Still Worth Owning After These Hacks?

    Keith & Ben break down the biggest crypto theft ever, about $6.3 billion taken from Binance, most of it in roughly 20 minutes, plus months of hacks around it, and discuss whether there's still any point in owning crypto.Sources and Credits - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q__a6a-h-NUBPotEonGTQKjEyphb9OdyjAcAN8LTGVY/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + 'All' to be notified when we go liveJoin the Memes & Markets Private Community: https://whop.com/memes-and-markets/memes-and-markets-hq-membership/Subscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to M&M News: https://www.youtube.com/@MemesandMarketsNewsSubscribe to M&M Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMCryptoSubscribe to M&M Second half: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecondHalfMandMSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: memesandmarketspod@gmail.comOur Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhAHow bad is your phone habit, really? Take this 2-minute quiz and see: https://nodice.app/quizTry the No Dice App (Build Your Custom Phone Hygiene Plan):IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceWebsite - https://nodice.app/ DisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  2. 5d ago

    What Happens After the Midterms? War, Housing & Your Money

    Keith & Ben sit down with Zach Foust to answer the question most people actually have about the midterms, the housing market and the stock market: what happens to me next year?Follow Zachary: https://www.youtube.com/@ZachFoustShow/Sources and Credits - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mH8QbegniFxUK0q0LEQ2fH1yaUJYYRlwlzNrgwM6GtU/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + 'All' to be notified when we go liveJoin the Memes & Markets Private Community: https://whop.com/memes-and-markets/memes-and-markets-hq-membership/Subscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to M&M News: https://www.youtube.com/@MemesandMarketsNewsSubscribe to M&M Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMCryptoSubscribe to M&M Second half: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecondHalfMandMSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: memesandmarketspod@gmail.comOur Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhAHow bad is your phone habit, really? Take this 2-minute quiz and see: https://nodice.app/quizTry the No Dice App (Build Your Custom Phone Hygiene Plan):IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceWebsite - https://nodice.app/ DisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  3. Oct 28

    How to Escape the System Keeping You Broke and Distracted

    Keith & Ben sit down with Julian Figueroa, host of The Exit Manual, to talk about how you stopped owning the things you pay for, why everything turned into a subscription, how your phone tracks you, and what it takes to own anything outright today.Follow JulianYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@exitmanualX - https://x.com/kinetic_financeSources and Credits - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qJZjOSg9tqpJePToO7ZKbMazZ3YspTJmcwTWFaVnstA/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + 'All' to be notified when we go liveJoin the Memes & Markets Private Community: https://whop.com/memes-and-markets/memes-and-markets-hq-membership/Subscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to M&M News: https://www.youtube.com/@MemesandMarketsNewsSubscribe to M&M Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMCryptoSubscribe to M&M Second half: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecondHalfMandMSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: memesandmarketspod@gmail.comOur Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhAHow bad is your phone habit, really? Take this 2-minute quiz and see: https://nodice.app/quizTry the No Dice App (Build Your Custom Phone Hygiene Plan):IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceWebsite - https://nodice.app/ DisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  4. Oct 23

    The AI Attacks Have Officially Started

    Keith & Ben break down how AI found a hole in the code behind nearly 70% of websites before hackers did, and why the same week proved attackers are already using AI to break into real companies.Sources and credits - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-xSSJd1G6xQq-JRZMKK2wQcLUGSK5lXbTBgHyYMOs5s/edit?usp=sharing If you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + 'All' to be notified when we go liveJoin the Memes & Markets Private Community: https://whop.com/memes-and-markets/memes-and-markets-hq-membership/Subscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to M&M News: https://www.youtube.com/@MemesandMarketsNewsSubscribe to M&M Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMCryptoSubscribe to M&M Second half: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecondHalfMandMSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: memesandmarketspod@gmail.comOur Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhAHow bad is your phone habit, really? Take this 2-minute quiz and see: https://nodice.app/quizTry the No Dice App (Build Your Custom Phone Hygiene Plan):IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceWebsite - https://nodice.app/Chapters0:00 Intro: "Black October" hits the internet1:44 The PHP flaw explained12:38 Banks flag unauthorized AI agents16:29 How we got so dependent on tech25:38 Big Tech monopolies and WhatsApp encryption33:13 The attention war and short-form vs long-form48:14 X, Threads and the state of social media1:01:07 AI finding the flaw and the "cyber pandemic"1:12:35 How to protect yourself and your crypto1:21:21 Digital IDs and why collectibles may go digital1:27:20 Trust nothing, verify everything1:39:15 News: Trump's 1% fraud reward1:41:51 Zelenskyy open to freezing the war1:49:15 Asia's "Black Thursday" wipes out nearly $1T1:53:58 Airbnb bans checkout chores2:00:16 Getty Images files for bankruptcy2:02:39 Anthropic's $80B loss and Claude Duet2:07:00 Stablecoin rules, China and the UK's Bitcoin2:11:06 Reactions: Zelensky, Trump and diesel2:14:45 Should billionaires pass it all down?2:23:58 AI agents used to attack 400 banks2:37:04 Why are investors rooting against AI?2:41:42 Is blockchain back, or is Bitcoin going to zero?2:51:54 Memes, community and wrap-up DisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  5. Oct 22

    The Collapse of the Dollar & the New Way to Build Wealth (Highlights)

    Abs from Good Evening Crypto has been watching the dollar lose its grip his entire adult life and in this conversation he explains exactly why that is not an accident. He breaks down why a 30 thousand dollar salary in the late 90s went further than 70 thousand does today, why our generation is the first that genuinely cannot afford to have children, why every country outside America is quietly rooting for the dollar to fail, and why Wall Street is running the same paper supply playbook on Bitcoin that they used to control gold and silver for decades. He also breaks down what the current market data is actually telling us about where the bottom really is.Recorded Feb 5, 2026Watch the full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmSM_z9Zj6w&t=9sDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  6. Oct 20

    Millennials Couldn't Afford Houses So They Bought Pokémon Cards...

    Keith & Ben break down how a generation priced out of buying a home ended up putting its money into Pokémon cards, why the cards have beaten the stock market, and what could bring the whole thing crashing down.Sources & Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w_RnG7Sm1FXyjlK0cW1F9q6tcmbpLpOiYY4OdXZeBWM/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoyed the episode Click Subscribe + 'All' to be notified when we go liveJoin the Memes & Markets Private Community: https://whop.com/memes-and-markets/memes-and-markets-hq-membership/Subscribe to M&M highlights: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMHighlightsSubscribe to M&M News: https://www.youtube.com/@MemesandMarketsNewsSubscribe to M&M Crypto: https://www.youtube.com/@MandMCryptoSubscribe to M&M Second half: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecondHalfMandMSubscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socialsx: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1g&nd=1&dlsi=f9314b20d9844563Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socialsFollow Keith on his main channel https://www.youtube.com/@theinneroperatorFollow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Keith on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keithdmedia/Follow Ben's solo Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@BenLeavittShowFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittFollow Ben on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambenleavitt/Join the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/Our NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Sponsorship requests contact: memesandmarketspod@gmail.comOur Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zB3eUTVS1KuRDTTTHBL0LBen's New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfJUildNjE_c3EitLiiBIhAHow bad is your phone habit, really? Take this 2-minute quiz and see: https://nodice.app/quizTry the No Dice App (Build Your Custom Phone Hygiene Plan):IOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-dice-bet-on-yourself/id6757386325Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nodiceWebsite - https://nodice.app/ DisclaimerThis video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  7. Oct 19

    The Hidden Story of XRP They Don’t Want You to Know (Highlights)

    Abs from Good Evening Crypto has been in the XRP community since 2019 and has watched it get suppressed, attacked and written off while quietly building one of the most loyal audiences in the space. In this conversation he breaks down why Satoshi was likely an intelligence organization and not a single person, why the same group that built Bitcoin went on to build Ripple, why Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and Google Ventures were already positioned in XRP in 2012 before the public knew it existed, and why XRP is the only asset in the entire crypto market that already has full legal clarity no matter what happens next.Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/k5aUJ1M6bLwRecorded Feb 5, 2026Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

  8. Oct 17

    Ex-Big Tech Engineer on the AI Bubble (Highlights)

    Asian Dad Energy is a 25 year big tech veteran who left the industry and has since become one of the most honest voices on YouTube talking about what is actually happening inside tech. In this conversation he breaks down why the odds of breaking into the tech job market right now are worse than most people will tell you, why AI is simultaneously a legitimate productivity tool and a financial bubble the real economy cannot survive when it pops, why the big tech layoffs are being used as a PR strategy to inflate stock valuations, and why a 25 year veteran called OpenAI a scam and Sam Altman a grifter without flinching.Watch the full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueHq-HKXN6k&t=16sRecorded April 14, 2026Disclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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A LIVE podcast exploring the broken systems that shape our existence. Helping you navigate the world no one prepared you for, breaking down the intersection of culture, tech, and financial markets. Hosted by Keith D & Ben Leavitt. Stay Curious. Nothing said in the show is financial advice, tax advice or legal advice. Always contact a licensed professional in your area before making any decision. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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  • Creator
    Memes and Markets
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Memes and Markets
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    Memes and Markets

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