May 15, 20251h 3m
Today on Upstream, we’re sharing Erik Torenberg conversation with Samo Burja where they discuss the Bronze Age collapse, technological advancements in ancient civilizations, and the nuanced history of the Roman Empire...
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"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg
Hosted by Erik Torenberg · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
You’ll hear consequential ideas here first, and in the mainstream months later. Upstream is a curated nexus feed from the Turpentine podcast network, bringing you expert-level conversations hosted by some of the most compelling thinkers in the world including Noah Smith, Samo Burja, Byrne Hobart, Erik Torenberg, and Nathan Labenz. Guests include Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan, Dario Amodei, Brian Armstrong, David Sacks, Sam Harris, Katherine Boyle, Curtis Yarvin, and many more unmissable conversations.
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What is "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg about?
You’ll hear consequential ideas here first, and in the mainstream months later. Upstream is a curated nexus feed from the Turpentine podcast network, bringing you expert-level conversations hosted by some of the most compelling thinkers in the world including Noah Smith, Samo Burja, Byrne Hobart, Erik Torenberg, and Nathan Labenz.
Who hosts "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg?
"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg is hosted by Erik Torenberg. The show has published 143 episodes to date.
What has "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg covered recently?
Recent episodes include "E141: The Bronze Age Collapse and History's Selective Memory" (15 May 2025, 63 minutes), "E140: Why Industrial Revolutions Stall" (10 May 2025, 46 minutes), and "E139: America’s Tech Strategy w/ Qasar Younis, Sen. Jack Reed, and Josh Wolfe" (8 May 2025, 30 minutes).
How often does "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg publish?
"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 143 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg?
Booking probability for "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg are Business & Management Consulting. "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg has a technology audience.
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Erik Torenberg hosts "Upstream" with Erik Torenberg, a technology podcast with 143 episodes published.
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Episode #142
E140: Why Industrial Revolutions Stall
May 10, 202546 minToday on Upstream, we’re sharing Erik Torenberg conversation with Samo Burja on this week’s Live Players. They discuss the potential industrial revolutions in history, particularly in the Roman Empire and Song Dynasty...
May 8, 202530 minThis week, we’re featuring a panel discussion from the 2025 Hill and Valley Forum with Josh Wolfe (Lux Capital), Senator Jack Reed (RI), and Qasar Younis, Founder and CEO, Applied Intuition They address talent...
Episode #140
E138: Palantir CEO Alex Karp & Rep. Ritchie Torres on Innovation & The West | Hill and Valley Forum 2024
Apr 26, 202530 minAlex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, and Congressman Richie Torres discuss higher education, Palantir's fearless culture, and the importance of contrarianism in driving innovation at the 2024 Hill and Valley Forum...
Apr 24, 20251h 20mThis week on Upstream, we’re releasing an episode of The Cognitive Revolution. Nathan Labenz interviews Helen Toner, director at CSET, about her experiences with OpenAI, the concept of adaptation buffers for AI...
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Apr 20, 20251h 2mIn this episode, Erik Torenberg and Byrne Hobart discuss the economic consequences of Trump's tariffs, OpenAI's recent innovations, and their implications for white collar work. They also explore the potential market...
Episode #137
E135: The Problem With Reserve Currencies and Switching to Crypto w/ Lyn Alden [From the Archives]
Apr 17, 202558 minThis week on Upstream, we’re sharing Erik Torenberg’s 2024 interview with Lyn Alden. Lyn discusses her book 'Broken Money', the impact of the global reserve currency, inflation, interest rates, and provides advice for...
Apr 13, 202557 minToday on Upstream, Ross Douthat joins Erik Torenberg to discuss his new book 'Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious,' exploring the decline of new atheism, the intellectual defense of institutional religion, and the...
Episode #135
E133: China’s Energy Problem w/ Samo Burja
Apr 11, 202557 minToday on Upstream, we’re releasing a 2024 conversation between Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja. They discuss China's approach to energy security, exploring why China isn't pursuing energy independence despite significant...
Apr 5, 202552 minToday on Upstream, we’re sharing an episode of The Riff (originally aired on April 1, 2025). Erik Torenberg and Byrne Hobart explore the shifting dynamics of global trade between China and the US, the potential for AI...
Apr 3, 20251h 8mToday on Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith discuss the Abundance Agenda by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, the impact of the 2008 recession, Obama's presidency, and shifts in political ideology, focusing on the...
Mar 29, 20251 hourThis week on Upstream, we're releasing an episode of The Riff (originally aired on March 25, 2025) where Erik Torenberg and Byrne Hobart discuss Don Jr.'s leveraging of the Trump brand, Dustin Moskovitz's departure to...
Mar 27, 20251h 3mToday on Upstream, Erik Torenberg interviews author Rob Henderson about modern romance, discussing evolutionary psychology, the attraction to dark triad men, dating apps, and practical advice for men seeking romantic...
Mar 23, 202553 minToday on Upstream, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith analyze America's European withdrawal, China's selective globalization strategy, and tempers expectations about AI's economic impact while considering GDP measurement...
Mar 20, 202545 minToday on Upstream, we’re airing Erik Torenberg’s conversation with Jon Askonas. They explore the emerging coalition between MAGA supporters and Silicon Valley tech leaders, examines the underlying political realignment...
Episode #128
E126: Data Center Economics and AI Energy Requirements w/ Patrick McKenzie and Azeem Azhar
Mar 15, 20251h 14mToday on Upstream, we’re releasing Patrick MacKenzie's interview with Azeem Azhar which originally aired in February 2025 on Complex Systems . They discuss the economics and infrastructure of data centers, comparing...
Episode #124
E125: Palantir’s Politics, Elon’s Approach to DOGE, and AI’s Effects on Writing w/ Byrne Hobart
Mar 13, 202556 minToday on Upstream, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg dive into the wide-ranging effects of technological change on media and society. They cover the AI debate, blogging's social impact, AI's influence on search and data...
Mar 9, 20251h 9mToday on Upstream, we’re releasing an episode from Modern Relationships which originally aired on February 28, 2025 where Erik Torenberg interviews philosophy professors Agnes Callard and Arnold Brooks about their...
Episode #125
E123: Trump & The Game of Populism w/ Samo Burja
Mar 6, 202556 minErik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the limitations of populist politics, the difficulty populists face in effecting change despite electoral wins, and the influence of digital democracy on modern governance. — 📰 Be...
Mar 1, 202535 minIn this Upstream episode, Erik Torenberg sits down with military historian Victor Davis Hanson. They discuss the future of Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, the evolution of the American left, and Donald Trump's potential...
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