Kevin’s 82 days sober. Alex has a new audio toy. And Grok AI thinks “Hitler” is still trending (yikes). This week on Diggnation, we unpack Bitcoin conspiracies, Commodore nostalgia, and why Americans have forgotten how to party. Also: Nanoblocks, nude bowling, and a startup so weird Google only bought the humans. It’s retro futurism, digital privacy, and a kitchen remodel. Merch store is open! swag.digg.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Welcome 01:13 Justin, CEO of Digg.com Joins 03:04 Kevin's Sobriety Update and "Hooch" Mention 04:08 Kevin's Nanoblocks Hobby 08:10 Alex's Kitchen Remodel and Wine Cellar 11:32 Lossless Audio Streaming with Wiim Ultra 16:53 Digg.com Merchandise & Dark Mode Launch 19:28 Digg.com Desktop Beta & Community Feedback 23:56 Bitcoin Hits All-Time High 25:15 Satoshi Wallet Movement & China Conspiracy 31:58 Bitcoin Holding Strategy & Dollar-Cost Averaging 39:49 Commodore 64 Relaunch & Retro Futurism 41:44 First Computer Memories 46:59 Childhood Pranks & 900 Numbers 50:54 Reviving Old Tech Companies (Claude AI Ideas) 52:41 Grok AI Controversy: Returns "Hitler" 57:38 AI, Misinformation, and Source Truth 1:01:04 Re-testing Grok: "Universe Seeker of Truth" 1:03:59 Why AI Defaults to "Bad" / Human Entitlement 1:14:49 Americans Don't Party Enough & "Netflix and Chill" 1:19:11 Call to Action: Throw More Parties 1:27:05 Windsurf Acquisition by Google & Cognition 1:30:37 The Value of Individual AI Talent & Non-Competes 1:32:55 Nude Bowling & Nudism Discussion Polycade Marquee – Want to see your custom Polycade marquee featured on the show? Submit a still image or short video (MP4, 1920x360 resolution, 30fps). Public Diggnation Assets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k7ZxENxqQl0TLqGwusbsRPS3wkY5PFk0?usp=drive_link Sponsors: ZBiotics – Pre-alcohol probiotic engineered by real scientists: https://zbiotics.com/digg Monarch Money – Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DIGG LMNT – Zero-sugar electrolyte mix for healthy hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase. https://drinklmnt.com/digg DeleteMe – Privacy protection that removes your personal info from hundreds of data brokers. Get 20% off with code DIGG at checkout. https://joindeleteme.com/DIGG Wix – Build your own website fast with AI tools or over 2,000 customizable templates. https://bit.ly/4kHb2rd 📰 Top Stories: • Bitcoin hits $122K, Satoshi wallet stirs conspiracy: www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-14/bitcoin-hits-record-high-of-120-000-as-bullish-momentum-builds • Commodore 64 relaunches with retro flair: www.commodore.net • Grok AI slammed for “Hitler” surname bug: x.com/goodside/status/1944266538191622624 • Americans party 50% less since 2003: reason.com/2025/07/11/americans-dont-party-enough-heres-how-to-change-that • Google buys Windsurf team, not company (no link) • Nude bowling event goes “Balls Out” in PA: www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07/want-to-bowl-in-the-nude-in-pennsylvania-theres-an-event-coming-up-just-for-you.html 👤 People Mentioned: /Alex Albrecht – Host of Diggnation /Kevin Rose – Host of Diggnation Justin – CEO of Digg Will Harlan – Provided wine for the show Johnny – Opened "Curated" wine shop on La Brea Allison – Alex’s G4 friend, works at Curated Elon Musk – Associated with Grok AI and Tesla integration Satoshi – Creator of Bitcoin, linked to wallet movement Ron Burgundy – Referenced during nude bowling chat Lt. Joe Cable – Musical role Alex played in college Cory Feldman & Cory Haim – Mentioned in voicemail ad reference Jesus – Referenced during AI religion discussion Joseph Smith – Referenced in AI conversation Dan Trachtenberg – Director of *Prey*, TRS alum Zuck (Mark Zuckerberg) – Mentioned in AI talent acquisition /Mau (Mauricio Balvanera) – Producer of Diggnation and Director of Audio & Media Experiences at Digg 🛍️ Products Mentioned: Bitcoin – Cryptocurrency hitting all-time high Commodore 64 – Classic computer relaunch Grok AI – AI chatbot model with QA issues Windsurf – Coding IDE acquired for talent Claude – AI model referenced in comparison OpenAI – AI company mentioned in QA contrast Perplexity – AI search/chat tool Gemini – Google’s AI model Tesla – Car company potentially integrating Grok Wiim Ultra – Lossless streaming audio device Apple 2e – Alex’s first computer IBM PS/1 – Kevin’s first computer Microsoft Flight Simulator Rock Band – Game Kevin played with friends Polycade – Retro arcade gaming cabinet Nanoblocks – Kevin’s mini block-building hobby Duplo / Mega Blocks – Referenced humorously Sonos – Audio system in Alex's home Tailwind – CSS framework for dark mode MLS records – Real estate data discussed Netflix – Referenced in “Netflix and chill” bit Google – Acquired Windsurf’s team Cognition – Bought Windsurf’s remaining IP
