Marcus and Rami: Figuring Things Out17 Aug 2023

EP213: Cold Dips, Twitter's X Factor, and Superconducting Secrets

Join Marcus and Rami for another exhilarating episode of "Figuring Things Out," where we plunge into icy waters, dissect Twitter's surprising rebrand, and unravel a potential scientific breakthrough.

Segment 1: The Chilling World of Cold Exposure Therapy Marcus takes the icy plunge—literally. After snagging a cold plunge from the Amazon Prime sale, he's been waking up to almost freezing dips every day. But why? We deep dive into the science and health benefits of cold exposure therapy. Can it really boost immunity, improve mental health, and elevate energy levels? Marcus shares his firsthand experiences, while Rami remains... skeptical.

Segment 2: From Tweeting to 'X'-ing: Twitter's Bold Rebrand In an unexpected turn, Twitter is now X. Why the sudden rebrand? What does this mean for its millions of users? Marcus and Rami go head-to-head debating the merits and potential pitfalls of this branding leap. Plus, what can brands learn from such audacious moves?

Segment 3: Room Temperature Superconductors: Breakthrough or Bust? The scientific world is abuzz with the rumored discovery of room temperature superconductors. If true, this could revolutionize technology as we know it. We delve into what superconductors are, why this potential discovery is game-changing, and the race to validate (or debunk) these claims.

So, pour yourself a cold (or warm) drink, get comfy, and let’s embark on another adventure of discovery and debate.

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EP304: Vision Pro and Cybertruck go head-to-head

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EP303: Dark & light sides of Apple

The Apple Vision Pro reviews are out (light side) hot off the heels of Apple's response to the EU Digital Marketing Act (dark side). Let's dig in!

1 Feb 20241h 1min

EP224: How'd we do in 2023? Prediction scorecard and our year's favorites

In this final episode for the year we recap our favorite moments in tech, the podcast and our personal lives. We also keep ourselves accountable by reviewing predictions we made in January this year -...

7 Des 20231h 9min

EP223: A Tech Thanksgiving, Humane AI pin, and our Spotify Wrap

We dive into autumn fashion with a twist. I'm all about those cozy knits, while Marcus has a hilarious obsession with Barber jackets – seriously, is he angling for a sponsorship or what? We then riff ...

1 Des 202354min

EP222: Control, Altman, Delete - What went down at OpenAI?

In this urgent and unmissable episode of "Marcus and Rami: Figuring Things Out," we dive headfirst into the shocking news that has shaken the tech world: Sam Altman's abrupt dismissal as CEO of OpenAI...

20 Nov 202357min

EP220: Our 50th Episode: CEO DJ's, Michel Lewis Gets Too Close & $2.4tn Market Cap Boost for Tech Stocks

Marcus and Rami toast to their 50th episode in style, popping some virtual champagne and reminiscing about their podcast journey. They dive into Michael Lewis' latest book, focusing on crypto mogul Sa...

21 Okt 202349min

EP219 - Trials, Tech Triumphs, and Troubling Breaches

Episode 219 of "Figuring Things Out" dives into a whirlpool of controversies, tech marvels, and potential pitfalls. From the courtroom drama surrounding Sam Bankman Fried to the cutting edge of AR and...

12 Okt 20231h