Dive 39 Podcast

Frank Murtha and Ofir Barnea
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  • Updated Weekly

Two dads with a common sense conservative take on politics, philosophy, sports, and culture.

  1. 8h ago

    Champions & Fools: The Knicks Win in NBA; Trump Loses in Iran

    Today Frank & Ofir talk about the Knicks run to the NBA championship, Frank's pride in the 'Nova connection, and grit & leadership on and off the court. Then they shift to discuss Trump's horrible, no good, very bad deal with Iran. Enjoy!

    34 min

  2. Jun 7

    Rise of the Machines: The Knicks Run and AI's Inherited Bias

    Frank & Ofir enjoy the Knick's improbably but now (seemingly - no jinx) inevitable run in the NBA playoffs before turning to Frank's experiences with AI and the traps of appeals to authority of all kinds. Enjoy!

    38 min

  3. May 8

    Eddie Perkin: Running Against the Herd

    Frank & Ofir talk with investor and author Eddie Perkin about his upcoming book, RUNNING AGAINST THE HERD: BATTLING BIASES TO MAKE BETTER INVESTMENT DECISIONS. Eddie talks about the most common decision biases, how they connect to investment decisions, sports, and life AND how to lead teams and build cultures that resist the bias traps. Enjoy! https://www.eddieperkin.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-perkin https://cup.columbia.edu/book/running-against-the-herd/9780231565523/ https://www.amazon.com/Running-Against-Herd-Investment-Decisions/dp/0231224141/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17RJZ3LMWAYQ6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iK8w7kTxPa_L_CLHl8feF0s9edTGkNeRDIkAW6biQAW-0ILgqXyaxzbxO2F3Muvsh4jKd0-dB1AJGNZ_PMNpaobv8Z79UJUZgrtTxN0q71N_dwTb6_a0xBe8ztuDFRGvRBVIcF87glWZ-d0x20DlslEOnUtfD7_2t4JEuKDcm6CrxNY-6kiSbCeevrYWSfqyFSdka9ZOVaG2cSppzffRTDhy8CpqNImNRlYZcVLvc-M.jD049CSLdSP2r_jKqtFDnRoHLdLko6v9ufFOBagel0o&dib_tag=se&keywords=eddie+perkin&qid=1778266506&sprefix=eddie+perkin+%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

    34 min

  4. Apr 26

    Nerd Prom News

    This week, Frank & Ofir talk about the attempted security breech at the White House Correspondent's Dinner and whether it's just another data point in the coarsening political tone in the US. Then they talk about speech, violence and how really easy it is to tell the difference between the two. Enjoy!

    36 min

  5. Apr 12

    Space and the Strike Zone

    Frank's fired up. This week Frank & Ofir spend some time chatting about the need for competency in standardized test administration, the exceptional competency of NASA's moon program, and the boys disagree on Major League Baseball's ABS implementation. D39 Recommendation: Check out Ben Sasse's appearance on the Interesting Times podcast, where he and Ross Douthat talk about philosophy, religion, and Sasse's too-early confrontation with his mortality.

    46 min

  6. Mar 22

    Dripping with Sauce

    Frank & Ofir take a break from current events and take an in-depth dive into appetizers - the classic buffalo wing, the nacho, the mozzarella stick - and many more to explore the varieties of the meal before the meal we're all so familiar with and fond of. Enjoy!

    37 min

  7. Mar 18

    Snug - the "we" in Sports

    Ever wonder what the few minutes before Frank and Ofir start the podcast are like? Here's your window into the boys chatting about the collective value of a sports fandom. Enjoy this Dive 39 Snug!

    3 min

  8. Mar 14

    Policy Particulars

    In this serious-minded episode Frank and Ofir dive a bit deeper into the Iran war and what the end game is likely to be, tackle the Trump administration's communications shortcomings, and touch on Islamic terrorism and the process of moving on from a terrorist attack. Fear not, lighter content is on the way next week and watch this space for a D39 Snug later this week.

    36 min
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About

Two dads with a common sense conservative take on politics, philosophy, sports, and culture.

Information

  • Creator
    Frank Murtha and Ofir Barnea
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Frank Murtha and Ofir Barnea
  • Show Website
    Dive 39 Podcast

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