<![CDATA[Fathom]]>Fathom is a show about capital, ownership, and influence.

The surface of the media feed is fast and loud, and it rewards reaction. Fathom goes a level beneath it — to the slower, quieter place where the forces that move money and power are easier to see.

Each episode holds two things at once: the present moment, read carefully instead of reacted to, and the durable ideas underneath it — permanent capital, the logic of ownership, the difference between compounding and exiting, who keeps wealth and who lets it go.

]]>www.fathompodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:20:21 GMTSun, 28 Jun 2026 20:44:36 GMT60Alycia Doxon<p><b>Fathom is a show about capital, ownership, and influence.</b></p><p></p><p>The surface of the media feed is fast and loud, and it rewards reaction. Fathom goes a level beneath it — to the slower, quieter place where the forces that move money and power are easier to see.</p><p></p><p>Each episode holds two things at once: the present moment, read carefully instead of reacted to, and the durable ideas underneath it — permanent capital, the logic of ownership, the difference between compounding and exiting, who keeps wealth and who lets it go.</p>episodicAlycia Doxonteam@oxenmanagementgroup.comyes<![CDATA[The Sin That Became Infrastructure]]>The episode delves into the history of usury and interest rates, highlighting the impact of financing on consumers and the transition from usury to interest in the modern economy. It explores the role of big banks, the need for financing options, and the distinction between usury and interest in the current economic infrastructure.

Takeaways

  • Usury vs. Interest
  • Impact of Financing on Consumers

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Synchrony
  • 04:17 The Impact of Interest Rates
  • 09:41 The History of Usury
  • 15:40 The Transition from Usury to Interest
  • 19:36 The Marquette Ruling and Usury Laws
  • 21:04 Repeal of Usury Rate Law in South Dakota
  • 23:53 The Role of Big Banks and Usury Caps
  • 30:12 The Need for Financing Options
  • 34:11 Usury vs. Interest in Modern Economy
]]>7146b222-6eb9-484c-bdca-5674bb5cd0f3Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>The episode delves into the history of usury and interest rates, highlighting the impact of financing on consumers and the transition from usury to interest in the modern economy. It explores the role of big banks, the need for financing options, and the distinction between usury and interest in the current economic infrastructure.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Usury vs. Interest</li><li>Impact of Financing on Consumers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Synchrony</li><li>04:17 The Impact of Interest Rates</li><li>09:41 The History of Usury</li><li>15:40 The Transition from Usury to Interest</li><li>19:36 The Marquette Ruling and Usury Laws</li><li>21:04 Repeal of Usury Rate Law in South Dakota</li><li>23:53 The Role of Big Banks and Usury Caps</li><li>30:12 The Need for Financing Options</li><li>34:11 Usury vs. Interest in Modern Economy</li></ul>yes00:20:11The Sin That Became Infrastructurefull<![CDATA[Death of a Superpower]]>This episode of Fathom is an exploration of the impact of AI on the workforce, economy, and society. It delves into the perspectives of wealthy investors, the potential loss of meaning in work, and the implications of AI development. The conversation raises questions about the future of work, the role of AI in knowledge work, and the societal impact of AI advancement.

Takeaways

  • AI's impact on the workforce
  • The potential loss of meaning in work due to AI advancement

The Dark Night of Mathematics Essay

https://kirwinhampshire.substack.com/p/the-dark-night-of-mathematics

Chapters

  • 00:00 The AI Race to Zero
  • 01:29 The All In Podcast and AI News
  • 06:51 The Long Game for China
  • 08:01 The Impact of AI on Knowledge Work
  • 14:08 The Loss of Meaning in Work
  • 24:25 The Future of Work and Society
]]>219e8a2e-776e-478e-80bb-64b4306a870cThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>This episode of Fathom is an exploration of the impact of AI on the workforce, economy, and society. It delves into the perspectives of wealthy investors, the potential loss of meaning in work, and the implications of AI development. The conversation raises questions about the future of work, the role of AI in knowledge work, and the societal impact of AI advancement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI's impact on the workforce</li><li>The potential loss of meaning in work due to AI advancement</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kirwinhampshire.substack.com/p/the-dark-night-of-mathematics" target="_blank">The Dark Night of Mathematics Essay</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kirwinhampshire.substack.com/p/the-dark-night-of-mathematics" target="_blank">https://kirwinhampshire.substack.com/p/the-dark-night-of-mathematics</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The AI Race to Zero</li><li>01:29 The All In Podcast and AI News</li><li>06:51 The Long Game for China</li><li>08:01 The Impact of AI on Knowledge Work</li><li>14:08 The Loss of Meaning in Work</li><li>24:25 The Future of Work and Society</li></ul>yes00:25:3615Death of a Superpowerfull<![CDATA[Who Really Gets a Piece of Everything You Buy]]>The conversation delves into the comparison between cash-based and cashless economies, exploring the impact of transaction fees, ownership, and the abstract nature of money. It raises concerns about the control and concentration of wealth in a cashless system and the potential implications for society.

Takeaways

  • Cash-based economies retain the value of a dollar, while cashless economies extract a portion of every transaction as fees.
  • The transition to a fully digital monetary system raises concerns about privacy, control, and the abstract nature of money.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Exploring St. Lucia
  • 01:00 Cash-Based Economy vs. Cashless Economy
  • 02:35 The Journey of a Dollar
  • 04:39 History of Credit Cards
  • 05:27 Evolution of Credit Cards
  • 07:32 National Payment Networks
  • 08:15 Transition to For-Profit Organizations
  • 09:19 Transaction Fees and Ownership
  • 10:14 Impact of Cashless Economy
  • 11:13 Control and Influence
  • 12:11 Wealth Distribution and Ownership
  • 13:09 Flow of Capital
  • 14:04 Democratization of Profits
  • 15:12 Control and Concentration
  • 16:10 Abstract Nature of Money
  • 17:38 Concerns About Cashless Economy
  • 18:36 Costs and Inflation
  • 19:19 Reconsidering a Cashless Economy
  • 20:30 Closing Remarks
]]>e9caa55b-f831-4357-8740-66430f0588a1Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the comparison between cash-based and cashless economies, exploring the impact of transaction fees, ownership, and the abstract nature of money. It raises concerns about the control and concentration of wealth in a cashless system and the potential implications for society.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Cash-based economies retain the value of a dollar, while cashless economies extract a portion of every transaction as fees.</li><li>The transition to a fully digital monetary system raises concerns about privacy, control, and the abstract nature of money.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Exploring St. Lucia</li><li>01:00 Cash-Based Economy vs. Cashless Economy</li><li>02:35 The Journey of a Dollar</li><li>04:39 History of Credit Cards</li><li>05:27 Evolution of Credit Cards</li><li>07:32 National Payment Networks</li><li>08:15 Transition to For-Profit Organizations</li><li>09:19 Transaction Fees and Ownership</li><li>10:14 Impact of Cashless Economy</li><li>11:13 Control and Influence</li><li>12:11 Wealth Distribution and Ownership</li><li>13:09 Flow of Capital</li><li>14:04 Democratization of Profits</li><li>15:12 Control and Concentration</li><li>16:10 Abstract Nature of Money</li><li>17:38 Concerns About Cashless Economy</li><li>18:36 Costs and Inflation</li><li>19:19 Reconsidering a Cashless Economy</li><li>20:30 Closing Remarks</li></ul>no00:17:5414Who Really Gets a Piece of Everything You Buyfull<![CDATA[The Blank Check: Understanding SPACs]]>The conversation delves into the journey of TeamShares, a roll-up company that recently went public through a SPAC. It explores the challenges, risks, and market performance of SPACs, as well as the business model of TeamShares and the concept of permanent capital. The discussion provides insights into the impact of COVID-19 on investment activity and the decline of SPAC activity, offering a comprehensive view of the small business acquisition space and its future prospects.

Takeaways

  • TeamShares' journey reflects the challenges and risks associated with SPACs and the small business roll-up model.
  • The decline in SPAC activity and the concept of permanent capital highlight the evolving landscape of investment and the impact of external factors like COVID-19.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to TeamShares
  • 02:13 TeamShares Business Model
  • 07:00 Understanding SPACs
  • 10:00 SPAC Mechanics and Risks
  • 13:47 SPAC Market Performance
  • 16:05 Decline of SPAC Activity
  • 17:51 Permanent Capital and TeamShares
  • 20:39 Conclusion and Future Outlook
]]>1fd96893-0853-4b8e-890f-6ba46140af83Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the journey of TeamShares, a roll-up company that recently went public through a SPAC. It explores the challenges, risks, and market performance of SPACs, as well as the business model of TeamShares and the concept of permanent capital. The discussion provides insights into the impact of COVID-19 on investment activity and the decline of SPAC activity, offering a comprehensive view of the small business acquisition space and its future prospects.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>TeamShares' journey reflects the challenges and risks associated with SPACs and the small business roll-up model.</li><li>The decline in SPAC activity and the concept of permanent capital highlight the evolving landscape of investment and the impact of external factors like COVID-19.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to TeamShares</li><li>02:13 TeamShares Business Model</li><li>07:00 Understanding SPACs</li><li>10:00 SPAC Mechanics and Risks</li><li>13:47 SPAC Market Performance</li><li>16:05 Decline of SPAC Activity</li><li>17:51 Permanent Capital and TeamShares</li><li>20:39 Conclusion and Future Outlook</li></ul>no00:14:1913The Blank Check: Understanding SPACsfull<![CDATA[The House Always Wins]]>The conversation delves into the world of sports betting and prediction markets, highlighting their addictive nature and impact on society. It covers scandals, history, legalization, motivations, and the broader societal implications, including corruption and hopelessness.

Takeaways

  • Sports betting and prediction markets are designed to extract and distract from the population, particularly young men.
  • The nature of sports betting and prediction markets is addictive and has a significant impact on society.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Sports Betting and Prediction Markets
  • 02:15 Scandals in the Online Betting Space
  • 04:41 History and Legalization of Sports Betting
  • 10:25 Motivations and Impact of Betting Markets
  • 25:04 Corruption and Hopelessness in Society
]]>7120f4df-4d79-4480-968b-d8ce6dfbf74cThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the world of sports betting and prediction markets, highlighting their addictive nature and impact on society. It covers scandals, history, legalization, motivations, and the broader societal implications, including corruption and hopelessness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sports betting and prediction markets are designed to extract and distract from the population, particularly young men.</li><li>The nature of sports betting and prediction markets is addictive and has a significant impact on society.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Sports Betting and Prediction Markets</li><li>02:15 Scandals in the Online Betting Space</li><li>04:41 History and Legalization of Sports Betting</li><li>10:25 Motivations and Impact of Betting Markets</li><li>25:04 Corruption and Hopelessness in Society</li></ul>yes00:20:1112The House Always Winsfull<![CDATA[The REAL Story of Black Wall Street]]>The true story of Black Wall Street reveals the impact of power, influence, and policy on the community's fate. The narrative goes beyond the riot and massacre, highlighting the slow-moving impact of policy changes and structural influences. The focus on long-term investment and policy change emerges as a key theme.

Takeaways

  • Power and influence shape the fate of communities
  • Long-term policy changes are the things we all need to look out for

Chapters

  • 00:00 The True Story of Black Wall Street
  • 02:41 Rebuilding Greenwood and Policy Impact
  • 08:05 The Greenwood Trust and Investment Approach
  • 10:22 Investment vs. Cash Reparations
  • 13:53 Wealth, Power, and Influence: A Slow-Moving Game
]]>9966dc4f-5359-4240-b0a2-7f16f4ba614dThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>The true story of Black Wall Street reveals the impact of power, influence, and policy on the community's fate. The narrative goes beyond the riot and massacre, highlighting the slow-moving impact of policy changes and structural influences. The focus on long-term investment and policy change emerges as a key theme.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Power and influence shape the fate of communities</li><li>Long-term policy changes are the things we all need to look out for</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The True Story of Black Wall Street</li><li>02:41 Rebuilding Greenwood and Policy Impact</li><li>08:05 The Greenwood Trust and Investment Approach</li><li>10:22 Investment vs. Cash Reparations</li><li>13:53 Wealth, Power, and Influence: A Slow-Moving Game</li></ul>no00:20:0511The REAL Story of Black Wall Streetfull<![CDATA[Fathom Episode Zero]]>Welcome to Fathom. I'm your host, Alycia, and I'm happy that you're here.

Let's slow down, and go one fathom down.

]]>950a86fe-0135-4c04-a6ce-3e645584baa6Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to Fathom. I'm your host, Alycia, and I'm happy that you're here. </p><p></p><p>Let's slow down, and go one fathom down. </p>no00:03:391Fathom Episode Zerotrailer