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Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023: A Recap of Acquired Podcast
TLDR In this special episode of "Acquired," the hosts reflect on their favorite episodes and memories from 2022, discuss the evolution of their podcast, and share their plans for the future. They also discuss the impact of technology, the challenges of growing a podcast, and their appreciation for their listeners and sponsors.
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In this special episode of "Acquired," the hosts recap 2022, discuss their favorite episodes and memories, and talk about what's ahead in 2023.
07:33
The hosts discuss the shift in the music industry from labels picking winners to artists like Taylor Swift gaining more control and distribution through the internet and social media.
15:07
The hosts discuss the evolution of their podcast, Acquired, and how they strive to add value and provide unique perspectives on topics like company acquisitions and tech news.
22:49
The hosts discuss the impact and potential use cases of OpenAI's Chat GPT, highlighting its stateful nature and the new modality of interaction it offers.
30:13
The hosts discuss the importance of technology in transforming businesses and the trade-offs involved in developing a unique podcast format.
38:11
The hosts discuss the trade-offs they make in terms of guest selection, episode length, and adding additional hosts to the podcast.
45:27
Live shows are a trade-off in terms of production effort, potential technical issues, and a potentially worse product for listeners, but they provide unique experiences and hidden value for the hosts and attendees.
52:40
The hosts have built deep relationships with sponsors and partners, investing in several of them, and treat their audience and sponsors as equals, making it a big commitment for sponsors to work with them; they also appreciate the trade-off of being able to engage with sponsors directly rather than outsourcing sales.
01:00:29
The hosts discuss the challenges of growing a podcast without a secondary shareable component, but note that their growth has been driven by infiltrating networks, particularly within companies.
01:08:04
The hosts discuss the relationship between audience size and revenue, noting that their business model is not directly tied to audience growth and that revenue can grow independently, as demonstrated by their investment in Vanta.
01:15:49
The hosts discuss potential episode topics for the next year, including OpenAI, luxury brands, Epic Healthcare, and the possibility of using the "sessions" format to interview interesting people about topics unrelated to their work.
01:23:36
The hosts discuss their desire to do a live show at Nike's facility in Oregon and their interest in experiencing the physical aspects of certain topics they cover on the podcast.
01:30:58
The hosts discuss their preferences for portable devices, including the need for a lightweight travel computer and the desire for a smaller-sized iPhone, while also mentioning the benefits of the Apple Watch, such as its light weight and long battery life.
01:37:53
The speaker discusses their Apple lineup, which includes a 2020 MacBook Air, an iPhone 12 mini, an original Apple Watch SE, and an iPad mini, highlighting the performance and value of the older devices.
01:45:21
The speaker reflects on the challenges and joys of adjusting to life as a parent in 2022, including the need to renegotiate their relationship with their partner and the integration of their child into their daily lives, while also discussing their decision to stay in the city and continue traveling with their baby.
01:52:55
The hosts discuss their book recommendations, including "Project Hail Mary" as the best sci-fi they've ever read, "The Psychology of Money" as a must-read for everyone, and "The Power Law" for its in-depth exploration of venture capital investments.
02:00:18
The hosts discuss their favorite podcasts, including Resonant Arc, The Founders Podcast, and The Waveform Podcast, as well as their admiration for Nilay Patel and The Verge as a publication.
02:07:58
The hosts express their gratitude to their listeners and community for their support and enjoyment of the show.
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