Topic: Washington Capitals

4 chapters across the catalog

Eat The Babies
Episode 1759 1:05:02 - 1:06:40

1759: Eat The Babies

Christian Dvorak, Montreal Canadiens, Ted Leonsis

The hosts discuss NHL player Christian Dvorak of the Montreal Canadiens and his performance in the playoffs against the Washington Capitals. This leads to an anecdote about Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, who briefly served on the board of Adam Curry's former company, PodShow. The hosts joke about the lack of connection between the hockey player and John C. Dvorak.

MAGAREXIA
Episode 1743 2:33:15 - 2:37:14

1743: MAGAREXIA

Washington Post Editorial Shift, Jeff Bezos and Free Markets

Jeff Bezos is reportedly steering the Washington Post's opinion section toward a focus on personal liberties and free markets. Editorial page editor David Shipley stepped down following the change in direction. The shift follows the paper's controversial decision not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 election and subsequent staff departures.

One Big Ponzi Scheme
Episode 61 1:36:04 - 1:39:16

61: One Big Ponzi Scheme

Real Estate Market, California Exodus, Value-Added Tax

John C. Dvorak expresses his desire to leave California, citing the state's bankruptcy and the likelihood of new taxes. He plans to time his move to Washington State by waiting for the California housing market to stabilize. The discussion also covers the UK's recent reduction in Value-Added Tax (VAT).

200 Dollar Oil
Episode 34 25:00 - 29:08

34: 200 Dollar Oil

Ted Leonsis, List Magazine, Credit Card Ventures

The career of entrepreneur Ted Leonsis is examined, from his early success with List Magazine to his tenure at AOL. Leonsis is currently involved with the widget company ClearSpring and a new white-label credit card system. His impact on Washington D.C. is noted through his ownership of the Washington Capitals hockey team and the construction of their stadium in a previously underdeveloped area.