The Entropy Show

Revealing Our Secret Third Brother (Live Episode) | Episode 26

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:05:56 -0400

We've talked about having a third brother for years, now he's finally here.
Aman, Aadil, and their youngest brother Arsh reunite in Iowa for an unfiltered episode full of childhood stories, sibling roasts, and long-overdue confessions. Who was the favorite child? Who had the worst grades? Who ate the entire Pizza Hut dinner box? All questions answered.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & Meet the Hidden Brother
01:27 Arsh Introduces Himself
02:48 Who's the Favorite Child?
05:52 How Their Parents See Each of Them
09:03 Arsh's Life Update: Med School & Fiancée
09:27 The Skillshare Era & First Content Ideas
10:05 The Blog Argument That Split Them
13:40 Childhood Personality Traits Begin
14:12 Aadil: The Tattletale
16:44 Arsh: The Funny One & Future Careers
18:31 How Doctor Became the Plan
20:03 Arsh's Biological Issues
22:04 Bro Science & Sample Size Debates
24:53 Aman: The Gluttonous One
25:45 The Pizza Hut Dinner Box Breakdown
28:34 After-School Samosa Routine
32:03 Aman Was Known as Selfish Too
37:52 Aadil: Black and White Thinking
41:52 Aman: Known for Lying
48:34 Arsh: The Empath of the Family
49:07 The Boarding School Threat
50:18 Aadil: The Human Calculator
51:27 Bad Grades: Aman & Arsh's History
55:49 No AI, No Excuses: Studying Was Hard
59:24 The Math Competition Disaster
1:01:52 What Mattered Most to Their Parents
1:03:49 How Each of Them Has Changed
1:09:00 Why Grades Are a Skill Issue
1:12:01 Outro & Arsh's Final Word

Why Smart People Stop Chasing Credentials | Episode 25

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:58:57 -0400

Most awards don't signal success, they signal something else entirely.
Aman and Aadil break down the Forbes-to-fraud pipeline, Andrew Wilkinson's $10K anti-conference, SBF's legacy, and George Mack's concept of High Agency.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & SF Weather Check-In
01:01 Who Is Andrew Wilkinson?
03:28 The "Interesting People" Anti-Conference
05:00 Breaking Down the $10K Ticket Price
05:38 Pay What You Can & Testimonials
06:44 Are Influencers Actually Doing Anything?
08:20 Ideas Are Free: Execution Is Everything
10:31 Would Aman Get Into the Conference?
12:56 The 45-Second Video Application
13:10 How to Stand Out in the Application
17:43 What Andrew Wilkinson Is Actually Looking For
18:50 Forbes 30 Under 30 Red Flags
20:32 The Forbes-to-Fraud Pipeline
22:48 Ben Pasternak & the Latest Scandal
24:13 Why Forbes Selects for Dark Triad
25:19 Forbes Is Fundamentally Unserious
26:12 How Will You Measure Your Life?
28:08 Nobody Intends to Fail — Wrong Metrics
28:58 The Kelly Criterion & Going to Zero
30:06 What Is SBF's Daily Routine in Jail?
31:20 SBF: The Greatest VC of All Time?
33:39 If You Went to Jail, What Would You Do?
35:56 Introducing High Agency by George Mack
37:28 Reading the High Agency Article
38:43 The Third World Jail Cell Question
40:01 Who in Your Life Has High Agency?
43:51 Final Recs: Read Books With Context

The Secret to Success Is Debugging Your Life (Like An Engineer) | Episode 24

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:47:30 -0400

Your life isn't failing. It just has bugs. This episode covers debugging your business, why most people quit too early, wedding chaos, sitcom psychology, and why vegging out isn't actually rest.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & Entropy Superfans Story
05:13 How Deep Is Our Audience Really?
06:00 Wedding Observations: You Don't Talk to the Bride
08:00 The Parents' Speech & Insane First Dance
09:34 The Gay Best Friend Speech Moment
12:21 Dance Floor & Social Status Dynamics
13:50 Why Is Programming So Hard at First?
18:13 The Engineer Mindset vs Everyone Else
21:22 We Learned to Code the Old Fashioned Way
22:18 Most People Debug Business Wrong
24:43 The "John" Launch Story
29:29 The Pivot Cycle Nobody Talks About
32:04 Treat Life Like You're Debugging
32:38 Why Sitcoms Are So Comforting
37:23 Vegging Out vs Active Recovery
40:46 Diminishing Returns on Deep Work
45:36 The Hyperliquid Founder Quote
46:02 Work Culture: NY vs SF
47:57 Every Indian Girl Name Ends in A or I
49:28 Recommendation: Dr. John Deloney Show

Why Looking Poor is Necessary | Episode 23

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:54:38 -0400

Aman and Aadil get into why financial transparency is almost always a mistake, the hidden costs of letting people know what you make, how it changes relationships, spawns competitors, and shifts family dynamics.
Plus: AI vs doctors, a near-mugging in SF's Tenderloin, and why K-pop stars with millions of fans are still in debt.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to SF: Live Episode Setup
01:19 Why We're Recording In Person
02:37 Getting Back Into the Gym
03:30 Resting Heart Rate & Sleep Improvements
05:12 Comparing Heart Rates: Brothers vs Friends
06:53 Caffeine's Impact on Resting Heart Rate
07:36 Minoxidil, Finasteride & the Side Effect Debate
08:05 When AI Is More Reliable Than Your Doctor
10:23 The Dog Cancer Story & LLM Medical Research
11:30 When Doctors Are Actually Better Than AI
13:30 The Z-Pack Debate: Does It Actually Work?
16:24 Doctors Who Get Basic Things Wrong
17:25 Two Dermatologists, Two Opposite Answers
19:17 Visiting SF for a Wedding & Work Trip
22:07 Four Back-to-Back Podcast Episodes in One Day
23:12 The Tenderloin: SF's Most Dangerous Neighborhood
24:09 Trapped Outside the Iron Door
25:30 Getting Followed in the Street
26:00 ChatGPT Said Don't Walk: Take an Uber
27:45 NY vs SF: How Different Cities Handle Crime
29:04 Today's Main Topic: Wealth & Anonymity
30:30 Why Aman Started Being Transparent About Money
31:05 The Hidden Downsides of People Knowing Your Wealth
33:49 Who Should Pay on Dates: The Income Debate
35:18 How Wealth Transparency Spawns Competitors
36:33 Family Coming Out of the Woodwork
37:45 Obscuring Revenue vs Profit: The Real Problem
39:30 Respect Comes From Achievement, Not Money
42:54 The Chip on the Shoulder: Why Aman Did It
43:30 K-Pop Stars Are Famous and in Debt
45:45 Fame Is a Mind Virus
46:42 Allstate vs Side Hustles: Domain-Specific Respect
46:53 Final Thoughts: Achievement Over Wealth Display

Why Smart People Make Illogical Decisions | Episode 22

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:11:54 -0400

Smart people aren't as logical as they think.
Aman and Aadil break down emotional decision making, the death of hosting culture, the Harry Potter reboot controversy, and why refusing to use AI might be your biggest career mistake right now.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & SF Weather Check-in
00:55 New Harry Potter Trailer Reaction
04:24 Black Snape Breaks The Internet
07:26 Why Remaking Harry Potter Actually Makes Sense
08:24 The Reboot Is Darker Than The Original
11:08 The Problem With Casting Cool Snape
15:00 Harry Potter Ages & Book vs Film Differences
17:14 Ben Shapiro's Surprising Take
19:07 Book Five Plot Holes & Full Cast Audio
20:58 Death Eaters & The Logic Problem
22:34 The New TV Purchase Story
25:10 Sinners Movie Review
28:21 Does Anyone Actually Host Anymore
32:19 City Life Killed Hosting Culture
34:12 Why Most People Don't Host
37:42 Hosting As A Social Superpower
40:23 Do You Even Want More Friends
43:23 The Loneliness Epidemic Stats
44:29 Mark Manson & Overstimulation At Home
45:42 Short Form Content Is Destroying Us
46:22 DoorDash Nation: The Data
51:14 Is Cooking Actually Irrational
53:21 The Michelin Star Chef Hypothetical
56:51 The Handicap Principle & Relationships
59:28 Breaking Bad & Doing It For Yourself
1:02:52 What's The Lesson Here

Low Energy Is Quietly Ruining Your Life | Episode 21

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:28:36 -0400

Low energy is quietly ruining your life and most people don't even notice.
Aman and Aadil break down why energy is the real currency of modern life, the brutal truth about why you can't do everything at once, and the shiny object syndrome cycle that kills most people's ambitions before they even get started.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & Sleep Score Comparison

01:19 Aadil's Chronic Tiredness Problem

02:13 Breaking Down Sleep Efficiency & Scoring

05:41 Whoop vs Oura vs Eight Sleep

08:51 Energy Is the Currency of Life

10:37 How to Actually Fix Your Sleep Score

13:24 The North Carolina Street Party Story

15:47 Biggest Levers for Better Sleep

18:41 Late Night Habits & Bedtime Patterns

20:08 Why High Performers Feel Every Drop

21:55 Clean Air, Clean Diet, Same Principle

25:34 Why Fixing Sleep Would Change Everything

27:17 Melatonin: How to Use It Correctly

29:08 Why Sleep Trackers Are Worth It

30:16 Tracking Data Over Time

32:43 The 0–10 Work Effort Scale

34:22 The Four Buckets Framework

39:46 Gym Levels Zero Through Three

43:16 How Many Focused Hours You Actually Have

45:43 Why Good Habits Keep Breaking Down

50:14 Agency, Energy, Grit: The Real Currencies

51:06 Focus vs Grit: They Disagree

54:39 More, Better, New: The Hormozi Framework

55:46 Uninformed Optimism to Valley of Despair

59:34 Cross-Posting Is Not a Cheat Code

1:02:09 LinkedIn Opportunity & Recommendations

Why Nothing Feels Like an Event Anymore | Episode 20

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:30:26 -0400

The best saxophone player alive performs in a basement in New York for $45. Nobody knows his name. That's the problem.

Aman and Aadil get into why nothing feels like a cultural event anymore — from Marvel's golden era to AI flooding the internet with slop — and what the only three things are that actually survive it.

Plus a $300M Van Gogh with just a rope in front of it, the horror genre that doesn't have a name, and a Pokemon card injustice that never got resolved.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction & Weather Check-In
01:03 Family Visits New York City
03:19 The Four Things You Can Do in Any City
05:25 Everything Is Just Walking or a Museum
06:36 The Met, Van Goghs & $300M Paintings
08:15 Starry Night Just Sitting There Unprotected
09:53 Village Vanguard & Chris Potter
11:08 The Best Saxophone Player You've Never Heard Of
13:26 How Far Jazz Has Fallen
14:45 Jazz Cats Are Technically Insane
17:35 Denver Trip & Standard Jazz Combo
18:36 Marty Supreme & The Oscars
20:04 The Horror Movie Subset We Actually Like
21:15 Sinners Was the Most Nominated Film Ever
23:22 Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer
23:52 Marvel Has Been Slop Since Endgame
25:15 The Golden Era Had No TV Shows
27:24 Marvel Movies Were Cultural Events
28:39 Theorizing About Infinity War for Months
29:23 Crowding Around One Phone in Gym Class
33:36 Nothing Feels Like an Event Anymore
36:02 Game Theory & Splitting Food as Kids
38:20 The Pokemon Card Birthday Injustice
41:24 Why Nothing Is an Event: The Real Reason
41:56 AI Is Flooding the Internet With Slop
44:26 Hyper-Targeted Algorithms Killed the Zeitgeist
45:07 What Survives the AI Content Era
48:29 Brand, Proof & Real Human Experience
50:46 Final Recs: Documentaries & Shoe Dog
52:14 Project Hail Mary: Space Algae & Ryan Gosling

What I Learned From Entrepreneurs Making $2M+/Month | Episode 19

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:08 -0400

Aman just got back from a mastermind with entrepreneurs doing $2M–$8M+ a month.

In this episode, he and Aadil break down what he learned — from funnel strategies and AI-powered ads to tipping point offers and why the best lessons only happen in the room. Plus: first time skiing, Open Claw vs Claude Cowork, and why AI has fully democratized learning.

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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:35 The Eight Figure Boardroom Ski Trip
04:55 Wild Skiing vs Resort Skiing Explained
08:05 Learning to Stop (And Failing)
13:00 Skiing Skill Progression vs Other Disciplines
19:31 How Reckless Is Skiing, Really?
22:30 The Mastermind's Revenue Table System
28:49 Hot Tub Chat With a $2M/Month Guy
34:05 Josh Fear: The $2.5M Stretching Coach
36:45 The Self-Liquidating Funnel Breakdown
38:41 What You Only Learn in the Room
43:30 The Tipping Point Offer Concept
47:33 Claude Cowork vs Open Claw Explained
56:00 AGI, AI Adoption, and Who's Actually Using It
1:03:07 AI Avatars and Demographic-Targeted Ads
1:04:12 Using AI to Learn Saxophone Faster

The AI Divide Is Here (And It’s Already Too Late) | Episode 18

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:22:41 -0400

Most people think they're using AI. They're not even close.

Aman and Aadil break down the real gap between AI-native and everyone else, what MCP actually is, why Claude is winning the enterprise game, plus — a wild London break-in story, Olympics takes, and a deep dive into why fame hijacks your brain harder than wealth ever will.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Weekly Updates
02:15 NYC Blizzard & Midwest vs City Mentality
03:30 Aman's Friend Shows Him Claude
05:20 What MCP Is & AI Native Workflows
08:45 AI Haves vs Have Nots
11:50 Warriors vs Celtics Game Experience
14:00 NBA Overstimulation & Ads Culture
17:10 Olympics Recap & Figure Skating
22:10 Big Air & Young Olympians
23:45 Summer vs Winter Olympics
25:35 London Break-In Story
30:30 Crime Stats: London, NYC, Chicago, Detroit
35:20 Fame Hacks the Human Brain
38:50 Wealth vs Status — The Real Game
44:29 Does Fame Unlock Opportunities?
48:56 Downsides of Being Famous
50:50 Final Recs & Wrap Up

I Almost Killed My $1M+ Business | Episode 17

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:47:51 -0400

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett both said the secret to success is FOCUS. So why do most people keep switching niches? Aman almost killed his business chasing something new, and Michael Jordan quit basketball for baseball.

This episode breaks down why commitment beats novelty—and why starting over is almost always a mistake.

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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Super Bowl Sunday in SF
02:50 The Bill Gates & Warren Buffett Focus Principle
06:10 Why Most People Can't Commit to One Thing
09:30 Ali Abdaal's $5M Revenue Plateau Problem
14:17 Can Ali's YouTube Course Still Work Post-COVID?
18:14 I Almost Killed My Business Last Year
21:30 The Cabin Trip That Changed Everything
24:45 Why I Decided to Launch Coaching Accelerator
27:49 The Princeton Review Fallacy Explained
29:45 Michael Jordan's Baseball Mistake
33:10 Why Niche Switching Never Makes Sense
35:45 Pick a Game and Stick to It
37:30 Never Give Advice Unless They Ask
39:52 Closing Thoughts

"When You Have Everything, You Want Nothing" - Our Biggest Realization | Episode 16

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:47:59 -0500

We finally had money for Universal Studios... and bought nothing. This episode explores the cruel irony of success: the moment you can afford your childhood dreams, you've learned too much to enjoy them.

Plus: why the ICE shutdown protest backfired, Joe Rogan's $500 power move, and theme parks as tiered capitalism. If you've ever outgrown something you worked hard to afford, this hits different.

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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Hot Tub Health Benefits Debate
02:18 Sauna vs Hot Tub Science
05:00 Hot Tub as Social Activity
06:22 Brother's Engagement Group FaceTime Update
08:00 Group Chat Name Drama
08:39 First Family Zoom Call Recap
09:40 ICE at the Grammys
11:03 High School Politics Flashbacks
12:57 School Walkout Memory
13:56 Who Actually Follows the News
14:50 MLK Day Event Observations
17:49 National ICE Shutdown Analysis
20:20 Roy Lee's Protest Philosophy
22:53 ChatGPT Fact-Checks the Protest
24:13 MLK March vs Sitting Home
25:00 Most People Self-Sabotage Anyway
26:56 No One Skipped Work Friday
28:36 Apple's $144 Billion Cash Reserves
29:17 No More Politics Updates
31:22 Universal Studios Trip Story
32:51 The Wand I Didn't Buy
34:37 70 Grams of Sugar Realization
36:21 PVC Pipe Lightsaber Fight Flashback
38:05 The Gap Between Kid and Adult
38:35 What I Actually Bought as an Adult
40:40 Theme Park Tiered Capitalism
42:25 Express Pass vs VIP Experience
45:00 Epic Universe Ministry of Magic
46:49 David Goggins Book Recommendation
47:00 Brian Johnson on Chris Williamson
47:50 Podcast Golden Globes Drama
48:07 Joe Rogan's $500 Power Move
49:52 Closing

Why One Bad Habit Can Ruin Your Life | Episode 15

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:53:50 -0500

I reunited with the smartest kids from my elite summer camp 8 years later. One Harvard grad is now farming in Iowa. Another left Citadel to become an activist.

In this episode: why genius kids diverge, how 70% made Math Olympiad while only 3 kids in our entire Iowa high school qualified, and what happens when external pressure disappears. Plus: why I finally started cardio after avoiding it forever, and how one bad habit compounds into a completely different life.

The truth about life trajectories, compound decisions, and why the years pass anyway.

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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and MLK Weekend Plans
01:33 Becoming Consistent at Cardio
04:05 Weight and Fitness Goals
04:59 Running vs Bulking Challenges
07:43 Why Cardio Takes Less Time Than Lifting
10:35 Psychological Sense of Progress
11:49 High School Running Memories
13:01 Health and Longevity Power Laws
16:42 Why Gym Is Easier Than Running
19:01 Lifting Has More Status
21:00 SSTP Summer Camp Story Begins
22:50 Meeting World-Class Competition
25:09 Realizing the Global Stage
27:09 Where They Are Now
28:39 College Outcomes and Career Paths
29:35 Quant Pipeline Discussion
32:07 Life After Quant
32:30 Harvard Kid Becomes Farmer
34:00 Citadel Employee Becomes Political Activist
35:15 People Become More Themselves
38:46 Daily Behaviors That Compound
41:08 Decision Making and Life Paths
42:00 Dark Matter Book Recommendation
43:02 Bad Habits Compound Too
45:35 Marty Supreme Movie Example
47:15 Focus on Making Your Ideal Day
48:44 Why We Remember SSTP
49:57 Weekly Recommendations

Why California is The Worst | Episode 14

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:32:00 -0500

Does living in California actually make you happier? After a rainy week in SF, Aman and Aadil pulled the data—and the answer is surprising.

In this episode: why the Midwest ranks happier than California, what actually makes relationships work (not chemistry), the Stranger Things finale letdown, and what it's like inside a Silicon Valley hacker house at 2 AM. Plus: why Aadil doesn't own a couch, short-term fun vs. long-term growth, and lessons from early Nike when there were no VCs—just bank loans.

A raw conversation about values, happiness, and why weather matters way less than you think.

Aadil's Contact Information:
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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:40 California's Rain Week Reality Check
01:15 Does Weather Actually Matter for Happiness?
05:00 Research on Life Satisfaction vs Weather
07:35 The Happiest States Aren't California
10:00 Why Midwest States Rank Higher
12:12 Housing Costs and Disposable Income
14:39 Small Community vs Big City Life
16:20 California's Crime and Lawlessness Problem
22:23 Oakland: The Crime Capital Discussion
25:06 California's Weak Crime Policies
26:49 Personal Safety Stories from SF
30:06 Inside the Silicon Valley Hacker House
32:23 Meeting the 18-Year-Olds Running Startups
33:14 Why I Left After One Night
35:00 Stage of Life and Different Values
37:56 Stranger Things Season 5 Review
40:24 Netflix's "Small Screen Effect" Problem
41:47 Conflict Style and No Real Risks
45:00 Only Your Greatest Wins Matter
48:03 Why the Finale Disappointed Us
52:24 How to Know If a Relationship Works
54:38 Life Direction, Conflict Style, Values
57:16 What Values Actually Mean
1:01:04 Maybe Arranged Marriage Isn't So Bad
1:02:55 Why David Goggins Values Pain
1:04:58 Short-Term Fun vs Long-Term Growth
1:08:12 Why Aadil Doesn't Own a Couch
1:09:33 Values Determine Your Enjoyment
1:15:07 Book Recs: Edward Snowden & Shoe Dog
1:18:00 Giving Up Equity to Grow the Pie

Is Networking a Waste of Time? | Episode 13

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:15:36 -0500

In this episode, Aman and Aadil debate whether networking events are actually worth your time or just a distraction from real work.
They explore the tension between public signals (follower counts, prestigious jobs) and private success (actual income, freedom, lifestyle).

Aman opens up about feeling status anxiety around high-earning engineers despite running a more successful business, shares the most racist comments he's ever received on a viral video, and admits why he's still chasing Forbes 30 Under 30.

A raw conversation about social capital, status games, and what actually unlocks opportunities in your career.

Aadil's Contact Information:
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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:40 Karaoke Night Story
01:46 Sleep Schedule and Health Optimization
3:43 Meeting High-Caliber People in New Location
06:45 Quality of Social Circles Has Increased
12:15 Events Are Hit or Miss
12:57 Recruiter Interview Video Goes Viral
13:46 Most Racist Comments Ever Received
15:20 Why People Scapegoat Recruiters
18:22 Public Signals vs Private Signals
20:00 Forbes 30 Under 30 Application
24:15 Jane Street Engineers Make How Much
26:30 Public Signals Unlock Social Capital
30:55 Would You Trade Your Business
33:00 Private Signals Make Life Better
36:40 Path to 10 Million Revenue
39:40 Closing Thoughts

Why The Media Is Lying To You (Don’t Trust Them) | Episode 12

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:16:30 -0500

In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down why hiring a “general manager” is one of the most common mistakes in scaling a business. They challenge popular creator-led models, reflect on personal leadership bottlenecks, and react to ChatGPT’s brutally honest take on resilience.

The conversation spans hiring, media narratives, and the death of monoculture — from Harry Potter and Marvel to today’s algorithm-driven world.

A candid discussion on leadership, leverage, and why both business and culture feel harder to scale than ever.

Aadil's Contact Information:
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Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:50 Weekend Reflections and Team Management
03:00 The Myth of the General Manager
09:05 Head of Curriculum Development Hire
12:12 Three Podcast Guests Flaked Out
16:58 Jane Street's Insane Profitability
20:22 Company Name and Salary as Hook
22:20 ChatGPT Roasts My Biggest Weaknesses
24:50 Strategies to Get OpenAI Employees
29:35 Stoicism and Business Resilience
36:09 Fox News and Media Outrage
37:55 CNN's Joe Rogan Controversy
43:16 Harry Potter and Marvel Era
48:15 The Death of Monoculture
52:30 Endgame in Washington DC
57:49 Harry Potter Audiobook and Plot Holes
1:03:35 Being Chronically Offline is Cool

Why We’re Spending Millions On Our Health (Live To 120+) | Episode 11

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:16:51 -0500

In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down why they’re investing heavily in their health — and the long-term thinking behind aiming to live well into their 100s. They explore how modern health risks actually work, from heart disease and LP(a) levels to fitness, nutrition, and the economics of healthy years.

Through personal family history, real data, and grounded discussion, they unpack longevity vs quality of life, why prevention beats treatment, and how technology, AI, and deliberate habits are reshaping what it means to age well.

A thoughtful, candid conversation on health as a compounding asset and why treating your body like a long-term investment changes everything.

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:49 Podcasting vs Solo Videos
05:28 Business of Podcasting: Guest Management
08:38 Guest Politics & Episode Takedowns
13:29 Media Ethics & Respecting Creators
16:18 Handling Internet Hate Comments
17:40 Family Heart Disease History Revealed
21:10 Using AI for Health Optimization
25:30 Economic Value of Healthy Years
27:55 Private Chef & Nutrition Investment
30:50 Quality of Life vs Longevity
35:54 Running as Sustainable Cardio
39:41 NYC Marathon Experience
45:52 Cryonics: Freezing After Death
48:59 Brian Johnson & Don't Die Philosophy
53:19 Medical Progress & Anti-Aging Timeline
55:43 Hamza vs Sam Drama Breakdown
1:01:28 Influencer Narcissism & No Nuance
1:08:35 Video Games Steal Achievement Drive
1:13:38 Phone Addiction & Screen Time
1:20:10 Opal App & Digital Minimalism
1:19:47 SF vs NYC for Startups
1:22:40 New YouTube Channel Launch
1:27:12 Recommendations

The Poisonous Mindset That Keeps You Poor (And How To Fix It) | Episode 10

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:58:34 -0500

In this episode, Aman and Aadil dig into loss aversion: the hidden bias that quietly shapes bad decisions in careers, money, and life. Through personal stories, everyday examples, and business case studies, they unpack why people fear losing far more than they value winning — and how that fear keeps them stuck, safe, and underperforming.

They explore how loss aversion shows up in everything from investing and job choices to relationships and health decisions, why avoiding the “wrong move” often costs more than making one, and how to reframe risk with clearer thinking.

A thoughtful, candid conversation on decision-making, compounding gains, and learning to play for upside instead of protection.

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:42 Halloween Party Stories
02:44 Aman's Alex Hormozi Costume
05:50 Finasteride Decision & Doctor Visit
07:18 Conflicting Medical Advice on Finasteride
10:05 Hormozi's Acquisition.com Notebook Story
12:21 The $20 Table Buying Thought Experiment
13:35 Loss Aversion Explained
17:11 Loss Aversion vs. Income Variance
20:00 The Cost of Fear vs. Failure
25:04 Lifestyle Business vs. Quant Career
29:02 Overcoming Loss Aversion
30:16 Parents as Doctors Context
37:28 Japan Laundry $80 Debate
39:45 Sunk Cost in Relationships & Majors
40:32 $100 Productivity Apps Presentation
42:09 Generational Business Mentors
47:05 Sam Altman & Elon Musk Interview

I Got 3 $200k+ AI Engineering Offers in 60 Days (Here's How) | Episode 9

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:17:25 -0500

In this episode, Aman and Aadil break down how Aadil landed three $200K-plus AI engineering offers in just 60 days — and what the job search really looks like at the top end of tech. They dive into why startups often beat Big Tech early in your career, the broken incentives of the CS industrial complex, and why so many CS grads still struggle to get hired.

They also explore the deeper philosophy behind their approach: progressive overload applied beyond the gym, the truth about genetics vs effort, and why a results-focused mindset matters whether you’re lifting, learning, or interviewing.

A grounded look at high-performance careers, deliberate strategy, and the systems that actually move your life forward.

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:33 Job Search Results
00:44 Getting 3 Offers from Top AI Companies
02:14 Which Companies Made Offers
03:39 Why Startups Beat Big Tech Early
06:51 Google vs AI Startups Compensation
12:38 The CS Industrial Complex Problem
17:37 Why Most CS Grads Struggle
22:24 Progressive Overloading Beyond Career
24:41 DEXA Scan Results After 5 Years
32:01 Genetics vs Effort in Lifting
40:08 Mind Muscle Connection Matters

“There Are No Awards For Hard Work” - Always Use The Cheat Code | Episode 8

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:11:07 -0500

In this episode, Aman and Aadil explore the philosophy of outcomes over process, discussing everything from sugar addiction and stroopwafels to the Mike Israetel PhD controversy. They reflect on arbitrary life choices made in childhood, like picking musical instruments and how strategic thinking about long-term value should guide decisions. The brothers also open up about balding and hair loss treatments, advocating for pragmatic solutions over ego-driven "natural" approaches.

Throughout, they champion a results-focused mindset: there's no virtue in struggling unnecessarily when effective tools exist, whether that's finasteride for hair loss, coaching for med school, or creatine for muscle gain.

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir

Timestamps:

00:32 – Birthday Croissants & Sugar

09:20 – Podcast Consistency Philosophy

22:16 – Mike Israetel PhD Drama

36:32 – Musical Instruments & Life Choices

55:35 – Lift Off: Achieving Escape Velocity

56:56 – Balding & Treatment Decisions

1:06:46 – Outcomes Over Process

1:11:14 – Content Recommendations

How to Build a Life You Don’t Want to Escape | Episode 7

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Aman and Aadil discuss the idea of building a life you don’t want to escape from, exploring everyday forms of escapism and how true happiness lies in crafting routines, environments, and health habits that make the present moment feel like home. They share personal insights on finding fulfillment by aligning your daily life with your values, rather than constantly seeking distractions.

Why We Spend $1k+/Month On Our Health | Episode 6

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:07:44 -0400

Today, Aman and Aadil dive into the critical importance of investing in health—covering sleep, bodybuilding, and why Aman spends $1,000 a month on his health and how that investment fuels both his physical and mental edge.

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir

4 Hard Truths For Young Men (Age 18-24)

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:01:46 -0400

Today, @AmanManazir and Aadil discuss hard truths they would tell their 18 year old selves. We tackle topics like the importance of lifting young, learning and retaining knowledge, worthwhile friendships and opinions on dating in high school. Enjoy!

🎧 Listen to all episodes of The Entropy Show with Aman & Aadil Manazir on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entropy-show/id1794186067?uo=4
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/20RRJi8IzdxnFi8tSckIwM

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir

00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Life Updates & Headhunters
17:21 - #1: Progressive Overload
35:45 - #2: Learn Things Properly & Don't Procrastinate
42:24 - #3: It Is Better To Have No Friends Than Bad Friends
53:52 - #4: Highschool Relationships Are Worth It
59:40 - Recommendations of The Week

Is Success Genetic? Nature vs Nurture

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:42:10 -0400

Today, ‪@AmanManazir‬ and Aadil discuss what makes one person more conscientious than another, and if it is strictly genetic or if it can be learned. Through this we discuss what drives people and how to win at anything in life. Enjoy!

🎧 Listen to all episodes of The Entropy Show with Aman & Aadil Manazir on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/20RRJi8...

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir

00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Aadil Updates
02:55 - Costa Rica
07:25 - Why Lean People Hate Ozempic
13:06 - Personal Beliefs vs. Facts
17:16 - Raising Your Standards Are The Key To Winning
30:21 - Nature vs. Nurture
36:00 - How To Raise Your Bar
37:33 - Weekly Recommendations

Why Saving Money Is Ruining Your Life | Entropy #3 - Aadil & Aman Manazir

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:42:16 -0400

Today,‪ @AmanManazir and Aadil discuss how saving money can lead to being unhappy and why you should crave into treating yourself more often. Enjoy!

🎧 Listen to all episodes of The Entropy Show with Aman & Aadil Manazir on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/20RRJi8...

Aadil's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir

Aman's Contact Information:
📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir

00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Problems Always Change
08:18 - Aadil’s Update & FTE
23:43 - The Value of Money Changes as You Grow
36:00 - Myron Golden & Penny Pinchers
41:31 - “But You Got Lucky” - Aman's Success
45:25 - Stop Being Married to Your Money
48:04 - Recommendation of the Week

Why You Should Stop "Staying Informed" & Quit The News | Episode #2

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:15:00 -0500

Today, @AmanManazir and Aadil discuss how social media & news addiction is ruining your life, how to break free, and Aadil gives an update on why he's getting a job. Enjoy!

🎧 Listen to all episodes of The Entropy Show with Aman & Aadil Manazir on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/20RRJi8IzdxnFi8tSckIwM?si=e8df433302534b6a

Aadil's Contact Information: 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aadil.manazir/

Aman's Contact Information: 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/

00:00 - Coming Up

00:25 - Brain Cycles

15:54 - The Scrapped Entropy Episodes

17:54 - Aman's Life Update: Vegas's Addiction

22:38 - Funnel Hacking Live

34:52 - Aadil's Life Update: The Flopped Crypto Project

37:13 - Why Are You Going Back To A 9-5?

45:46 - You Have Infinite Time

53:31 - I Don't Serve Business, Business Serves Me

59:19 - Recommendation of The Week

What’s The Point of Waking Up Early? | Episode #1

Aman & Aadil Manazir — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:18:00 -0500

Today, Aman and Aadil discuss the value behind waking up early and having a schedule. We answer questions like, "Why does waking up early even matter?" and "Do sleep schedules even work?". Enjoy!

Aadil's Contact Information: 📷 Instagram - @aadil.manazir https://www.instagram.com/aadil.manazir/

Aman's Contact Information: 📷 Instagram - @amanmanazir https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/

00:00 - Coming Up

00:53 - The Scrapped Podcast

03:50 - The Goal of The Entropy Show

7:55 - Introductions

09:59 - What is The Point of Waking Up Early?

17:30 - Do Sleep Schedule's Actually Work?

21:46 - Gym Class

24:43 - What is Freedom?

26:52 - Aadils 5am Mania

32:11 - How To See Your Sleep Schedule Change

38:30 - The Importance of Boundaries

44:56 - Final Thoughts, Do You Value Progress?

49:05 - Conclusion

Recommendations:

📘 - Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia

📗 - Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class by Rob Henderson

🎬 - Huberman Lab (about muscle growth and sleep)