The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – November 2025
Dive into the cutting edge of business with our latest podcast series! From the mind-bending simulation hypothesis and debunking health myths with Dr. Lane Norton, to harnessing AI's power with Brandon Brittingham and Cooper Simpson, and navigating complex relationships and societal issues with Jordan Harbinger and Uba Butler. We also explore real estate innovation with Stella Hahn, the realities of creator economies like OnlyFans, and critical geopolitical insights from Chris Whitcomb. Plus, discover the therapeutic potential of ketamine. Tune in to unlock new perspectives and actionable strategies for your personal and professional growth.
The 10 Best Business episodes
1239: Rizwan Virk | The Real Mysteries of the Simulation Hypothesis
This episode explores the simulation hypothesis, quantum mechanics, AI, and religious concepts as metaphors for our reality.
This episode delves into the simulation hypothesis, questioning the nature of our reality and exploring its implications through various lenses. It differentiates between the "RPG" and "NPC" versions of the hypothesis, discusses ancestor simulations, and links the probability of being in a simulation to technological advancements. The conversation draws parallels between the brain's data perception and simulation mechanics, highlights procedural generation in video games, and connects quantum phenomena like the observer effect and the delayed choice double-slit experiment to simulation theory. The evolution of AI and NPCs, the Turing Test, and potential "glitches" in reality such as deja vu and UFOs are also examined. Religious concepts from different traditions are reinterpreted as metaphors for simulation processes, including life reviews and reincarnation. The episode concludes by discussing the timeline for creating indistinguishable simulations and the profound implications for our understanding of existence.
1234: Layne Norton | Debunking Diet Soda Panic and Seed Oil Hysteria
This podcast debunks health myths, clarifies scientific studies on protein, diet soda, and seed oils, and offers communication strategies.
This episode features Dr. Lane Norton, a nutritional scientist, who debunks common health myths and clarifies scientific research. The discussion covers protein intake, debunking the idea that high protein diets harm kidneys, and explains the limitations of epidemiological studies versus RCTs. It also addresses the safety of aspartame and diet soda, the science behind autophagy and calorie restriction, and the reality of metabolism changes with age. The conversation delves into the controversial topic of seed oils, examining their processing, safety, and the role of linoleic acid in heart health, differentiating between oxidized and regular LDL cholesterol. The episode also touches on the accuracy of food labels, the marketing tactics used in the supplement industry, and concludes with practical communication skills taught by \"super communicators,\" emphasizing active listening and building connections. Several sponsors are also featured, including services for career coaching, home furnishings, online therapy, and nutritional supplements.
The Future of AI and Work with Cooper Simson
This podcast explores AI's evolution from a tool to a team member, offering practical advice for entrepreneurs to leverage AI for business growth and personal efficiency.
This podcast features Brandon Brittingham and Cooper Simpson discussing the rapid growth of the "Wake Up to Wealth" podcast and the transformative impact of AI. Cooper Simpson, Portfolio Manager at Martel Ventures, explains AI's current role as an automation tool and its future as an integrated team member. He advises entrepreneurs to start with simple AI automations, utilize "master prompts" for tailored solutions, and highlights the importance of founder-market fit and proactive action. The discussion also touches on AI's impact on data entry, the rise of voice interaction, and how AI can help individuals achieve greater personal and financial freedom by automating disliked tasks. Sponsored segments include Accruity for business financial services, RocketLead.ai for real estate investors, and "I Am A Comeback" for high performers struggling with alcohol addiction.
1240: Warned Not to Wed Wife, You Fear for Your Life | Feedback Friday
This podcast covers relationship red flags, teacher safety, parental downsizing, Long COVID, and drama addiction, offering practical advice and expert insights.
This episode of the Jordan Harbinger Show features a diverse range of listener mailbag segments and discussions. It begins with an introduction to LinkedIn for hiring and a brief mention of Pacific Life Insurance. The hosts then delve into listener questions, starting with a detailed account of a relationship filled with escalating red flags, including manipulative behavior, financial entanglement, and threats, leading to a complex escape and subsequent legal and housing disputes. The discussion touches upon narcissistic personality traits and self-reflection. Another segment addresses a teacher's assault by a student and the lack of school support, with an in-house counsel offering advice on legal recourse and school accountability. The show also tackles the challenge of convincing elderly parents to downsize their home, exploring strategies to overcome their resistance and fear of change. Later, the hosts discuss the multifaceted challenges of Long COVID, particularly in a teenager, examining fatigue, anxiety, perfectionism, and coping mechanisms. Finally, a preview of an upcoming episode on drama addiction with Dr. Scott Lyons is presented, exploring the psychological roots of seeking validation through conflict. Advertisements for LinkedIn Jobs, Cove Pure water purifier, Simply Safe home security, and Anchor portable chargers are interspersed throughout the episode.
1235: Oobah Butler | A Trickster Turns Deception Into Art and Insight
This podcast explores Uba Butler's provocative projects, from a fake restaurant to exposing Amazon's practices, highlighting deception, corporate ethics, and the nature of online influence.
This episode features Uba Butler, a filmmaker and "chaos entrepreneur," who discusses his unconventional projects that blur the lines between reality and deception. He details the creation of a fake restaurant, "The Shed," which became London's top-rated establishment on TripAdvisor through fabricated reviews and staged photography, ultimately questioning the public's trust in online consensus. The conversation then shifts to Butler's infiltration of an Amazon warehouse, exposing harsh working conditions and the exploitation of delivery drivers, symbolized by the discovery of urine bottles. He further critiques Amazon's platform for allowing dangerous products and tax avoidance, illustrating his protest by filling potholes with Amazon-ordered cement. The discussion also touches on the pursuit of wealth, the ethics of finance, manufactured controversy in marketing, and the underbelly of internet fame, concluding with a reflection on institutional corruption and the creative paths to success.
Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment
Fractional revolutionizes real estate capital raising by enabling investment clubs, allowing broader investor participation and simplifying compliance.
This podcast episode features Stella Hahn, co-founder of Fractional, a platform designed to overcome the challenges of traditional real estate syndication. Hahn explains how Fractional enables operators to raise capital from a wider network, including unaccredited investors, by facilitating investment clubs. The discussion covers the validation of the Fractional concept, securing SEC compliance guidance, successful funding rounds including Y Combinator and Series A, and expansion into new verticals beyond real estate. Hahn also shares insights on startup growth, the importance of pivoting, and the future vision of Fractional as a self-service platform. The episode defines "Waking Up to Wealth" as mental growth and aspiring to a future identity, and provides information on how to find Fractional and Stella Hahn.
1233: OnlyFans | Skeptical Sunday
This episode explores OnlyFans, detailing creator monetization, risks like exploitation and burnout, and broader societal issues of loneliness and gigification.
This episode delves into the complexities of OnlyFans, moving beyond sensationalism to examine creator monetization strategies, including subscriptions and tips, and the crucial role of direct interaction. It highlights the significant risks creators face, such as scams, AI-generated interactions, harassment, doxing, content leaks, and the pervasive issues of trafficking and exploitation, particularly concerning the "BOP houses." The discussion contrasts the perceived ease of the platform with the reality of demanding "hustle culture," skewed earnings, and the high rates of burnout and mental health challenges. It also touches upon the societal implications, including the monetization of loneliness and delayed male virginity, and the difficulties creators face in transitioning to mainstream careers due to stigma. The episode concludes by reflecting on the gigification of life and the ethical concerns surrounding AI and outsourced teams in online content creation, emphasizing community cooperation in disaster preparedness and the convenience of on-the-go snacks.
1244: Connection Crisis Corners Calculating Courtesan | Feedback Friday
This podcast episode discusses relationship red flags, scam operations, and personal growth, offering advice on navigating complex situations.
This episode of Feedback Friday covers a range of topics, starting with sponsor messages from Kachava, Quilt Mind, and Delete Me. The hosts discuss the massive Prince Group scam and a record-breaking DOJ seizure of cryptocurrency. A listener shares her journey of vulnerability and the red flags in her new relationship, including her partner's unreliability, hygiene issues, and unrealistic ambitions. The hosts advise against moving to China and suggest redefining the relationship. Another listener seeks advice on picking partners, with discussions on dealbreakers, honesty, and the root of relationship patterns. Sponsor messages for Simply Safe, Homes.com, and The Defender are also featured, along with advice on parenting and a preview of an episode on financial sanctions.
1243: Christopher Whitcomb | A Life Among Spies Part Two
Chris Whitcomb shares his extensive career in high-risk environments, from East Timor security to intelligence work, and discusses global politics, the Waco siege, and the intersection of finance and espionage.
This episode features Chris Whitcomb, detailing his diverse career path from establishing a security company in the volatile East Timor to his involvement with intelligence agencies and his reflections on global geopolitical strategies, particularly China's influence. Whitcomb recounts harrowing experiences in high-risk environments, the complexities of international aid, and the psychological toll of his work. The conversation delves into controversial events like the Waco siege, exploring the government's actions and the human cost. He also discusses the intersection of private industry and intelligence operations, the sale of technology to spy agencies, and his personal journey through writing and media. The episode touches upon true crime cases, extraordinary renditions, and the profound impact of trauma and coping mechanisms like alcohol.
1241: Ketamine | Skeptical Sunday
Ketamine therapy offers rapid relief for mental health issues but requires careful consideration of risks and proper medical guidance.
This episode explores ketamine therapy, distinguishing its medical use from recreational use. It covers the therapy's origins, its mechanism of action involving neuroplasticity and glutamate, and its effectiveness for conditions like depression and PTSD. The discussion highlights the importance of professional guidance, potential risks such as addiction and bladder damage with misuse, and contraindications for certain mental health disorders. The episode emphasizes finding qualified providers and understanding ketamine as a serious medical treatment.
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