We’re witnessing a cultural shift: athletes aren’t just retiring—they’re reinventing themselves. From boardrooms to blockchain, film production to food franchises, Shaquille O’Neal and Tom Brady have redefined what it means to be a post-sports icon.

Shaq turned charisma and curiosity into a billion-dollar brand—investing in everything from tech startups to Papa John’s. Brady launched TB12, co-founded Autograph (a Web3 company), and is becoming a media mogul through his deal with FOX Sports and Religion of Sports.

At a time when NIL deals, player equity, and content ownership are changing the game for younger athletes, this conversation is more than nostalgia—it’s an opportunity to receive a masterclass in legacy-building.

• How do you transfer greatness from the court or field into business?
• How do you pick the right bets? Find the right people? Stay hungry?
• What do Shaq and Brady think of NIL and the evolution of their sports?

In a culture obsessed with immediate gratification, Shaq and Brady offer something deeper: the long game. Let’s hear how they’re playing it.

SHAQ

Tom Brady

Life After The Game: Building Empires Beyond Sports

The city of London has been, to many, degrading in recent years. Harry Stebbings, famous investor and podcaster, wants to host Mayor Sadiq Khan for a no-holds-barred discussion about the current state of the city.

Are you in? Sign and share this petition if so...

Harry Stebbings

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

The Current State of London: Harry Stebbings (20VC) x Mayor Sadiq Khan

In January 2025, a feud erupted on X between two of the most influential—and radically opposed—voices in health optimization.

Dr. Paul Saladino, the face of the animal-based diet movement, accused tech billionaire Bryan Johnson of promoting misleading science, demonizing red meat and relying on pharmaceutical crutches to prop up his plant-based Blueprint. Johnson clapped back with pristine biomarkers and clinical confidence, defending his lifestyle as the pinnacle of measurable human performance.

Testosterone levels were questioned. Bloodwork receipts were posted. Even an MMA challenge was issued.

Yet to date, no conversation has occurred between these two men. Is it time that changes?

The people deserve to hear a good-faith dialogue about questions like:
• What does it really mean to live well, eat right and age wisely in the 21st century?
• Is optimal health engineered through supplements and self-tracking—or found in ancestral diets and nose-to-tail nourishment?

This conversation isn’t just about macros and muscle. It’s about trust, transparency and the limits of techno-utopianism. 

Sign and share this petition to catalyze a rigorous, respectful discussion about the future of human health––a dialogue for the greater good of humanity.

Paul Saladino, MD

Bryan Johnson

Urge Bryan Johnson and Paul Saladino to Discuss their Beef and the Future of Human Health

Charlie Kirk and Dean Withers don’t just comment on culture—they shape it. Their audiences are massive, passionate, and increasingly at odds. In a time when public trust is fragmenting and ideological tribes are hardening, a face-to-face dialogue between these two isn’t just compelling—it’s necessary. This is a rare chance to witness a real-time collision of vision, values, and influence.

Charlie Kirk

Dean Withers

Charlie Kirk x Dean Withers: The Debate The World Has Been Waiting For

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now leading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. And his recent appointment—Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General—has ignited a firestorm.

But it’s not just critics or pundits raising the alarm. It’s his own former running mate! 

Nicole Shanahan says she was explicitly promised that Casey and Calley Means would not be empowered under HHS. Now, not only has that promise allegedly been broken, Shanahan claims Kennedy is “reporting to someone regularly who is controlling his decisions—and it isn’t President Trump.”

And she didn’t stop there. She described both Means siblings as “artificial and aggressive,” even implying they may be “bred and raised Manchurian assets.”

This isn’t politics as usual... This is a moment of moral fracture inside a MAHA movement that once promised radical transparency and independence from captured systems.

If RFK Jr. wants to lead a health renaissance—and if Nicole Shanahan wants to defend the integrity of that vision—then this conversation needs to happen. In public. On the record.

- Who is actually influencing America’s new health regime?
- Are wellness visionaries like Dr. Means healers—or ideological operatives?
- And how should internal dissent be handled when the stakes are this high?

This isn’t just about appointments. It’s about trust. And for those who backed the MAHA vision, it’s time to hear both voices—uncensored and unfiltered.

Let’s bring them to the table.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Nicole Shanahan

RFK Jr. and Nicole Shanahan Need to Talk (About Casey Means)

For the first time in modern memory, New York’s mayoral election may come down to two independents—and no primary debates. Former federal prosecutor Jim Walden has openly challenged Mayor Eric Adams to a public debate after both pivoted away from traditional party lines. Walden claims Adams’ switch was one of desperation, not conviction, and the people deserve clarity—not just campaign ads.

With major policy divides—from policing to housing to ethics scandals—this race is more than political theatre. It's a referendum on how power is held, lost, and reclaimed in America’s largest city. And without a primary, there may be no public forum unless we demand one.

In a moment of deep disillusionment with party machines, this conversation is our shot at a raw, unscripted look at leadership. Will Adams rise to the challenge? Will Walden hold his ground? Let’s bring the heat to the debate stage—and let New Yorkers decide who earns their trust.

Sign to make this conversation happen. NYC deserves to hear it.

Mayor Eric Adams

Jim Walden

Get Mayor Eric Adams and Candidate Jim Walden to Debate!

Lily Tang Williams survived Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Now she’s warning that America is echoing dangerous patterns: ideological conformity, censorship, and cultural purges. Her 2024 congressional run sparked national attention, but it was Joe Rogan’s praise—calling her a “bad ass woman”—that set the stage for something bigger.

In January 2025, Williams called for a chance to share her story on The Joe Rogan Experience. With the Trump/Vance win reigniting debates around freedom and authoritarianism, this moment couldn’t be more ripe. Many young Americans lack context for the ideologies they encounter daily. Williams offers a rare, firsthand perspective.

A Rogan conversation would reach millions—bridging generational gaps, challenging groupthink, and reminding us what’s at stake when we forget history.

Joe Rogan

Lily Tang Williams

Let's Get Lily Tang Williams on the Joe Rogan Experience!

Remember when buying something meant you kept it? Well with digital media on web2, that’s not the case. 

Amazon’s recent policy change to disallow Kindle backups only compounds what’s always been true: digital media “Buy” buttons are often misleading when it’s the corporate platforms that ultimately own the media.

On the very day Amazon made this change, J.A. Konrath, the original self-publishing maverick, launched a collection with Alexandria Labs where readers truly own their books. 

This isn't just semantics. It's about how we fund art, disseminate information, and preserve stories. It’s about whether we'll still be able to access our libraries tomorrow.

In this conversation, Konrath and Alexandria Labs founder Amelie Lasker may discuss:

- What does genuine ownership of digital books look like in 2025?
- Why is decentralization essential for both authors and readers?
- How can web3 tools reimagine the relationship between creators and their audience?

These two pioneers are rewriting the ending to Big Tech's media power grab, and we need to hear how they're doing it.

Sign this petition and let the speakers know why you’d be excited to hear this conversation!

Amelie Lasker

J.A. Konrath

The Future of Books Belongs to Readers

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Tucker Carlson Show is your beacon of free speech and honest reporting in a media landscape dominated by misinformation. The only solution to ending the propaganda spiral is by telling the truth. That's our job. Every day. No matter what.

The Tucker Carlson Show

Tucker Carlson Network

This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

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The New York Times

What happened this past weekend. And sometimes what happened on other days.

This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

Theo Von

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday.If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org. Support NPR's reporting by subscribing to Up First+ and unlock sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/upfirst

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Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting <a href="http://wondery.com/l

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