Bourbon with Brad

Omar Periu: Mentors, Mistakes & the Magic of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously

The Bourbon with Brad crew uncorked a legendary pour this week. The iconic Horse Soldier Bourbon, forged in fire by the very soldiers who rode into Afghanistan on horseback after 9/11. Its story sets the tone perfectly for a conversation built on grit, legacy, and the kind of wisdom you only get from a life fully lived. And our special guest? Omar Periu — the New York Times bestselling author, peak‑performance architect, and legendary mentor to millions brings the heat. Omar opens up with powerful, deeply human stories about: Business breakthroughs that shaped his career Meaningful Mentorship moments Family lessons that grounded his success The mindset required to build wealth, resilience, and purpose But don’t worry as this isn’t a lecture. Brad, Lou, and Perry are in full form, which means: A dangerous amount of laughter Lou’s ongoing quest to define the perfect Loubricity Level Perry’s great commentary Brad trying (and failing) to keep the show on the rails It’s inspiring. It’s unfiltered. It’s hilarious. And it’s one of the most energizing episodes we’ve ever recorded. Pour a glass of Horse Soldier. Settle in. And get ready to rethink what’s possible. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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AI & Crypto Headlines - May 18, 2026

It’s a packed news cycle. Trump and Xi met in Beijing with AI chips on the table and walked away empty-handed. Anthropic is closing in on a $30 billion raise at a near-trillion-dollar valuation, just days after announcing a $200 million deal with the Gates Foundation to bring AI to global health, farming, and education. OpenAI launched a whole new deployment company. Google I/O opens tomorrow with Gemini under pressure. The entire founding team at SpaceXAI has walked out the door. Bitcoin is taking a macro beating. And AI-powered hackers are coming for the crypto sector. Pour something good — there’s a lot to get into. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Orbiting Data Centers, Penelope Pours, and the 5th Segment Chaos

Tonight’s pour is the classic Penelope Bourbon, and it sets the tone for an episode that swings from the stratosphere to the seafloor. Brad kicks things off by asking the week’s most unhinged infrastructure question: If we’re putting data centers in orbit and in the ocean… why not slap them on the poles too? The logic is questionable. The bourbon is not. From there, the conversation shifts as we wrap up our thoughts on Claude and dive headfirst into Microsoft Copilot—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s about to reshape how people work. And of course… it wouldn’t be Bourbon with Brad without The 5th Segment—the part of the show where structure goes to die and the best ideas somehow show up anyway. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI & Crypto Daily Headlines - May 14, 2026

The AI world surges ahead as CloakBrowser cracks every major bot‑detection suite, Google’s Addy Osmani pushes agents into real engineering workflows, and Anthropic locks in a $1.8B compute deal while Mistral races toward $1B ARR on sovereign‑AI demand. OpenAI drops a real‑time translation blueprint, Anthropic reveals how “evil AI” fiction can distort model behavior, Allen AI debuts a self‑organizing MoE breakthrough, and Google blocks the first AI‑discovered zero‑day. In Washington, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott testifies about the pivotal 2018 email at the center of Musk’s allegations. On the crypto side, Ether ETFs smash records with a $726M inflow while Bitcoin whipsaws below $79K after $304M in longs are liquidated on hot inflation data. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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AI & Crypto Headlines - May 13, 2026

AI surged again over the past 24 hours, with the Musk–OpenAI trial revealing new details about Elon’s push for control, Meta rolling out major upgrades including Live AI and cross‑platform Muse Spark tools, Nvidia warning that AI compute now costs more than human employees, and Meta introducing a first‑of‑its‑kind journalist compensation model for AI‑trained content. ByteDance launched a new multimodal agent stack, Datawhale debuted its Easy‑Vibe coding curriculum, and a new study showed ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude wildly disagree on which jobs are most at risk. Nvidia continued its $40B investment spree, Wispr Flow expanded across India, and DocketDaily.ai announced its launch next week to track AI, privacy, and cybersecurity legislation nationwide. On the crypto side, Bitcoin ETF inflows surged again, the Senate preps for the CLARITY Act showdown, and DeFi teams tightened security after last week’s exploit wave. Sponsor - https://docketdaily.ai Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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AI & Crypto Headlines - May 12, 2026

AI surged again in the last 24 hours, with Google rolling out Gemini 2.0 Flash across Workspace, Anthropic pushing a major Claude 3.7 Vision upgrade (and yes—Claude still analyzes images, it doesn’t create them), Apple locking in its new “Apple Intelligence” features for iOS 20 ahead of WWDC, Amazon launching Bedrock Agents for enterprise automation, Stability AI dropping a huge quality jump with Stable Diffusion 4.1, Hugging Face unveiling a $200M open‑source compute fund, and Nvidia beginning shipments of its next‑gen Blackwell GPUs. On the crypto side, Bitcoin ETF inflows surged again, the Senate gears up for the CLARITY Act showdown, and DeFi teams scramble to harden security after last week’s exploit wave. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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AI & Crypto Headlines - May 11, 2026

AI is moving faster than the news cycle can breathe, and today’s lineup proves it. We break down Anthropic’s monster GPU deal with SpaceX, the latest OpenAI model upgrades, and why Meta is staring down a lawsuit from some of the biggest names in publishing. Then we pivot to crypto, where Washington is finally getting serious about regulation, DeFi is reeling from a rumored coordinated exploit wave, and institutional money is pouring back into the market. Fast, sharp, and built for people who actually need to understand what’s happening — your morning briefing starts now. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Old Bourbon, New Intelligence: Begin the Big Six AI Breakdown

This week, Brad and the crew crack open one of the oldest bourbons in America - Chicken Cock - and the puns take on a life of their own. Between sips and laughter, the show kicks off a sharp, no‑nonsense breakdown of the six major AI platforms - ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Meta AI, and Grok - digging into their real‑world strengths, weaknesses, popularity, and costs. The conversation also dives into Invideo and the rise of AI‑generated video tools, exploring how creators are using them to level up their content. It’s bourbon, banter, and brutally honest tech talk, exactly how Bourbon with Brad does it. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AI & Crypto Headlines - May 8, 2026

Today’s episode breaks down the newest moves in AI and crypto, including NVIDIA’s massive 5‑gigawatt infrastructure partnership with Australia’s IREN, Arm’s stock drop despite surging AI demand, OpenAI’s $18B Broadcom chip deal hitting a financing snag, and Anthropic expanding Claude capacity through a SpaceX compute boost. We also cover Bitcoin stalling near $85K even as ETF inflows stay strong, rising U.S. Treasury pressure on Binance over $1B in Iran‑linked flows, and Ethereum gas fees spiking as AI trading bots flood the network. Plus, a quick explainer on Arm — the British chip‑design giant powering nearly every smartphone and an increasing share of AI hardware. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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AI & Crypto Headlines - May 7, 2026

In today's headlines we dive into the biggest swings in AI and crypto — from courtroom drama reshaping the future of OpenAI, to Shapiro’s crackdown on AI medical impersonation, to Google and Anthropic pushing the next wave of intelligent agents, and Bitcoin and ETH making moves that have the entire market watching. It’s the tech, the tension, and the tokens you need to know — all over one smooth morning pour of our coffee. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Bourbon, Breakthroughs & The Fifth Segment

This week on Bourbon with Brad, the AI world is on fire—Anthropic, Google, Meta, Palantir, OpenAI, Elon, and Trump all dropped headline‑making updates, and Brad breaks down what actually matters beneath the hype. But the real highlight is a very special guest: Brad is joined by his long-time great friend Greg Sipos, who brings a standout pour from The Espy House that instantly earns a spot in the rotation. And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper episode without Lou stepping in for another unforgettable Loubricity segment that is sharp, hilarious, and somehow always exactly what the show needed. Finally, the moment listeners wait for every week… The Fifth Segment. Always unpredictable, always worth the wait, and absolutely in rare form this episode. Big bourbon. Big brains. Big headlines. Settle in—this one delivers. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Brewmaster — AI Breakthroughs, Bourbon Wisdom, and the Return of Math is God’s Mind

This week on Bourbon with Brad delivers one of the most entertaining and insight packed conversations we have had yet. The AI world dropped a full slate of major headlines over the past week or so and Brad breaks them all down with the clarity, humor, and sharp analysis listeners have come to expect. But, this episode has an extra layer of flavor thanks to a very special guest. Jay Herman joins the table, a master beer brewer, bourbon connoisseur, and a college professor who literally teaches students how to make beer! Jay brings a rare blend of technical expertise, craft knowledge, and storytelling that elevates every pour and every topic. Naturally, Lou Scerbo steps in with his signature Loubricity segment and we put Jay on the spot with the questions everyone wants to know. What is his Loubricity Level and what is it like teaching college students how to make beer? His answers do not disappoint. And the surprises keep coming when Eric Kowalski makes a special follow up appearance to update us on the progress of his new book Math is God’s Mind, a project that was born from his first visit to the show. His update adds a thoughtful and unexpected twist to an already packed episode. From AI breakthroughs to brewing science to bourbon tasting to the philosophy of mathematics, this episode covers more ground than a trucker on a deadline. It is smart, fun, fast moving, and full of the kind of moments that make listeners feel like they are right there at the table with us. Pour something good and settle in. This is an episode you will want to share. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mythos, Masters Magic, and Megawatt Data Centers

This week on Bourbon with Brad, the headlines are big and the pour is even bigger. Anthropic’s Mythos announcement is shaking up the AI and cybersecurity worlds, Rory’s win at the Masters gives us a moment, and we’ve got a special guest in the studio who fits the moment perfectly. Greg Prebish joins Brad, and he does not come empty handed. He walks in with a Four Roses Private Selection that sets the tone for the entire conversation. Lou Scerbo jumps in as well for the Loubricity segment, which means only one thing: we finally get to ask Greg the question the world didn’t know it needed answered — what is his Loubricity Level. From there, the episode swings from bourbon to big tech as the crew breaks down the surge in AI data centers and the surprising backbone powering most of them: industrial natural gas turbines. It’s a sharp, funny, high‑energy conversation that moves from tasting notes to terawatts without missing a beat. Pour something good and settle in. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Energy, Marriage, Math, and Japanese Whiskey with Eric Kowalski

On this episode of Bourbon with Brad, we sit down with a mind that feels like it was engineered in a clean room: Eric Kowalski — oil & gas and energy expert, razor‑sharp CMU grad, math philosopher, global traveler, and freshly married after a stunning ceremony in Japan. Eric brings a rare blend of technical mastery and lived wisdom. We dive into the future of global energy, the elegance of Japanese whiskey, the philosophy behind “Math is God’s Mind”. We also talk about his two upcoming books, where he expands on his mathematical worldview and the energy systems shaping the next century. We are also joined by Lou Scerbo for our signature “Loubricity” segment, where we attempt to define Loubricity, measure it, and understand why it seems to spike whenever Eric starts talking about thermodynamics or Japanese wedding traditions. It’s smart, it’s fun, it’s global, and it pairs perfectly with a pour of something aged and interesting. https://myedmeds.com/alumni-meds/ Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Full Court Press: Pecker Pills, Bourbon, and a Big March Madness Reveal

We pour a glass of Penelope Rio and settle in for a frank, yet funny, and informative conversation with the founder & CEO of MyEdMeds.com and Dr. Rich, MyEdMeds’ telehealth expert doctor. We go deep on boner pills - what works, what doesn’t, and why erectile dysfunction (ED) deserves serious attention even as we trade jokes over a great bourbon. Plus, the MyEdMeds team drops a BIG first‑time announcement timed perfectly for March Madness that you won’t want to miss. Tune in, sip slowly, and enjoy a candid mix of expert insight and irreverent banter. https://myedmeds.com/alumni-meds/ Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The 'Better with Bourbon' theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bourbon-with-brad/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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