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This week on The Whiskey Hue: Is Apple running out of juice? We dive into the falling heroes, the NFL’s conquest for world domination, and the sizzling NBA deals that are too hot to handle. Plus, kicker Harrison Butker is stuck in the 50's and what’s the future of ESPN and why NYC fandom is wild about Rangers & Knicks. Grab your whiskey and join the chat!

Anthony (!!) joins Atul as they catchup over Whiskey.

00:00 Intro

02:00 Apple: in need of Invention

04:00 All of yesterday’s Heroes are falling

06:30 The American…Fantasy?

13:45 NYC Tech Week

16:00 King NFL is coming for everybody

24:30 NBA’s HOT deal (for now)

28:30 ESPN’s Future

32:20 NFL: The Shield is NOT a Gov’t Service

39:04 NYC Fandom, Rangers & Knicks

42:30 NFLX NFL Commentators should be?

49:00 Pickleball

54:45 Private Equity in Sports

57:30 OBAN 14: Shoutout to my 2024 Students

1:00:27 SYSK Nikki Glaser is a Superstar
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In this episode, David Grasso and Atul begin with a dynamic discussion about a recent meeting with their idol Anthony “Mooch” Scaramucci and continue engaging on diverse topics: fiscal responsibility, Scott Galloway-isms, the weaponization of the US dollar, global housing issues, and the complexities of America's future and international dynamics. Not enough? We also delve into the notion that some elite Universities with large endowments are just a "Hedge Fund with an Educational Sideshow"; and we explore the theme that “Peace-time just seems to be the short interruption of War.” Buckle Up!



00:00 Intro

01:28 Anthony “Mooch” Scaramucci our hero

03:00 Quick Shoutout: Gunjan Banerjee

09:00 The Survival of America

26:50 Fiscal Responsibility, Deficits, Scott Galloway-isms

34:00 Reagan Democrats, Religion & Politics

36:40 Weaponization of the US Dollar

41:35 Middle East: Flight to “Quantity”

42:25 Portugal, Spain and Global Pockets: Housing Problem

47:40 One Liner Quick Hits

52:30 Proper Protests vs. Wokeness On College Campuses

57:00 How many Wars can the US support

1:03:00 DOTD: Havana Club

Abhinav Sathish, UVA Grad, Citadel bound, joins Atul to discuss Hedge Fund trading strategies, Levered Beta, Idiosyncratic insights, Momentum Stocks. Plus, the Dynamics of working in person and then a deep dive on FSD/Autonomous Driving. It’s Tesla’s tech vs. the world, who wins? If Finance and Tech are your thing, this podcast should be your thing too. Brown on brown crime as Johnny Walker Black returns as the WOTD.

Part of the Prof P Series.

00:00 Intro

02:33 Citadel, Ken Griffin, Superstar Investor

11:15 24/7 Trading, Non-Competes, Hedge Funds

26:08 WOTD: Johnny Walker Black is Back.  Mad Dog 20/20.

30:00 Mobileye

37:10 Autonomous Driving: Deep Dive. LiDar vs. Dojo, L4, Mapping for Full Self Driving

56:20 WOTD: Review

57:30 SYSK- AI Go-To Sources


Abhinav and I co-write the following article describing Elon Musk's desire to push the Dojo Camera technology as the go to standard for Autonomous Driving: https://tinyurl.com/ElonDojo

WH114: Kausar Mohammed, Actress, Comedian and Writer, joins Atul for a witty conversation about her boundary-pushing roles. Join us as we unpack her dynamic performances, from playing a superhero in the CW series Flash, to tackling intense horror genres, and delve into her personal and cultural influences that shine through her work. Kausar blends humor, advocacy,
and her diverse background to create unforgettable moments both on and off the screen. Bottom line: Kausar is dope and I had a blast spending time with her on
the mic.
00:00 Intro

06:10 SHIFT: impacting DE&I

13:00 Kausar the Super Hero: Flash

18:12 ‘Mitch Slapping’ dem fools

20:10 Horror Genre

29:45 Bay Area [quick stop: NFLX vs TikTok*]

39:15 ‘Unlock Her Potential’: Mentorship Program

40:45 SXSW: ‘Ramadan America’

42:30 Fav Celebrity: Taraji P. Henson, Pioneer

47:50 Opportunities for Artists: Where to Look

50:30 The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night

53:40 Being part of the LGBT community: her joy/pain points

1:00:00 Cultural Diversity

1:03:01 Hidden Identities around Drinks

1:06:50 Providing Opportunity: Minimize Friction to Success

1:08:13 Y’all is inclusive you all!


Links mentioned in the pod:

*https://tinyurl.com/NFLXvsTikTok

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Backstage

Vaishvi Mistry, former Gabelli student, current Media Analyst at VaynerMedia sat down with Atul for one of our favorite WH episodes in a while. We had so much fun discussing the colorful world of Bollywood and beyond, exploring everything from film creativity to emerging business models.

Whether you’re a film buff, an industry professional, or someone who enjoys deep, insightful conversations about the media world, tune in to explore the vibrant intersections of film, culture, and business with two individuals passionate about the evolving landscape of global cinema.
Part of the ‘Prof P’ series, Vaishvi is a former student at Gabelli School of Business, NYC.
00:00 Intro

08:00 Tollywood surpasses Bollywood

10:45 Jewish Women Starred in Early Bollywood

14:00 Monkey Man: Dev Patel + Jordan Peele

22:00 Hollywood & Bollywood Royalty Comparisons

31:00 Global Films

37:00 Malayalam Film Industry on the Rise

42:50 NFLX entry to India vs Jio-Disney HotStar

48:30 The Future: Studio Executive

50:00 VaynerMedia

51:10 Screenwriter

53:30 RASA Film Fund

55:55 SYSK: Namesake & Coachella

58:35 DOTD: Chai debuts!

Martha Chang sits down with Atul to discuss her many, many triumphs: successful Film Producer, Technologist, Fundraiser, Investor and now COO, ZuCasa, a platform offering B2B2C tehncial solutions for the Streaming, OTT and Gaming Space. Imagine watching a sports match live, and interacting with 20 friends who are sitting anywhere in the world. Next, a digitized version of the global music phenomenon known as  Antakshari is coming. Zucasa makes the joys of the world more accessible. PMF, Increasing TAM & SOM, and constantly pushing boundaries to unlock value for those in her business ecosystem, Martha walks us through her incredible journey.  

This is part of the ‘Prof P’ series. Please Rate, Review and Subscribe!!

00:00  Intro: Martha Chang

02:00  North Korean Film, Witness Protection Program, Ever Evolving Career

06:00 3 Ninjas x Disney’s #1 Movie

07:15  Fiber Optics

08:30  Video: Algorithms + Compression + Data

12:00  Faith x Action: Business Check Mate

14:35  Film: Budgets x Pay Structure

18:30  ZuCasa x Sports x Entertainment x Zee TV

22:00  TAM, SAM, SOM: New Tech, New Opportunity

31:00  ZuCasa Reactions: Cricket + Concerts

35:50  Raising Capital

39:10  Investor / Founder Relationship: Easy Capital Impact on ROI

41:00  Raising Capital: is about YOU + Your Ability to Execute

45:00  Investors: We Need Love Too 😊

47:45  Antakshari: Sing With Me

49:30  Martha Gives Life Advice, My Current FNMV Students Get a Shoutout Reaching Beyond Your Comfort

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