Ben and David of the podcast "Acquired" tease an upcoming crossover episode covering the transformation of Intel from a memory business to a microprocessor giant, a story emblematic of successful adaptation in the face of crisis. They also promote Potapalooza, a virtual podcast festival partnering with GiveDirectly to support Covid-19 relief, where attendees can enjoy a lineup including notable podcasters like LeVar Burton and Dallas Taylor. Contributions from Potapalooza will aid GiveDirectly's mission to provide direct cash assistance to families severely affected by the pandemic.
Hey, acquired listeners, it is Ben and David here with a special announcement for you. David, are you pumped?
This quote introduces the excitement both Ben and David feel about the upcoming special announcement.
Well, listeners, our next episode is going to be a crossover acquired adapting episode. It's acquired in that it is a big tech company that we've wanted to cover for a long time, and it's adapting in that it's telling their story of change in the face of dire crisis and coming out stronger on the other side, which, of course, David, do you want to give away what the episode is going to be?
Ben explains that the next episode will be a crossover featuring a big tech company that has successfully adapted to a crisis.
I don't. David, you and I have very different taste of music.
Ben acknowledges that he and David have different music preferences, which is a light-hearted personal detail.
The reason we chose this one, by the way, this also makes me think it's the best of both worlds for some reason. I'm thinking of, you know, that Van Halen song from the 80s or 90s. Best of both worlds.
David draws a parallel between the theme of the upcoming episode and the Van Halen song "Best of Both Worlds," suggesting a synergy between acquisition and adaptation.
We're doing intel, the original adaptation pivot. You might. You know, we like the word adapting, and I think Andy Grove would agree with that from the memory business in which they were founded and operated for the first 1015 years or so of their life to what we all know
David reveals that Intel is the company in focus and refers to its pivot from memory to processors as an "original adaptation." This highlights Intel's ability to change its core business in response to market forces.
Yeah, well, the reason we are announcing this is because this episode is going to be released as part of the lineup for something called Potapalooza, which we're really, really excited to tell you about.
This quote reveals the purpose of the announcement, which is to inform listeners about the upcoming release of an episode as part of Potapalooza's lineup.
The awesome team at glow came up with this and as folks know, we work very closely with them.
The quote emphasizes the role of the Glow team in creating Potapalooza and the close partnership with the speakers.
The charity that we're working with or that Potapalooza is working with is called give directly. And you'll hear a little bit from them after this.
This quote introduces Give Directly as the charity partner for Potapalooza and teases an upcoming segment where listeners can learn more about the organization.
The festival is happening on April 25 and 26th, but you can get your tickets now. Podcasters far cooler than us are participating, including Lavar Burton.
This quote provides specific details about the date of Potapalooza, the availability of tickets, and mentions a prominent participant, Lavar Burton, as an attraction for the audience.
For all you TNG fans out there.
The quote is a simple acknowledgment, likely referring to Star Trek: The Next Generation, aimed at engaging listeners who are fans of the show.
Dan Primac, who you know has been on the show. Patrick O'Shaughnessy from invest like the best, the good people at wondry. If anybody listens to 20,000 hz, that's been, I think, my carve out at least once. Dallas Taylor, the host of that, is going to be participating.
Ben is highlighting the involvement of well-known podcasters in an upcoming event, emphasizing the quality and reputation of the participants.
This intel episode may eventually be in the main feed, but will certainly start as a Potapaloosa exclusive.
Ben explains the distribution plan for a special episode, noting its initial exclusivity to Potapaloosa before it may become more widely available.
You can donate whatever you feel is right for a ticket. I think the suggested donation is $25, but whatever you want to do@potapalooza.org. Or plza.org you can see the full line up there.
Ben provides details on how listeners can participate in the event, including the suggested donation amount and where to find more information.
I think I'm obviously excited to do it, but I'm even more excited to hear from all the other podcasts. I think it's going to be a cool opportunity to discover new great other shows.
This quote conveys Ben's enthusiasm not just for participating in the event, but also for the chance to explore content from other podcasters.
Totally and excited for you guys to hear about give directly too. It's super cool what they're doing. They're getting cash to people who need it right now and
David introduces Give Directly, hinting at its mission and the direct impact it has on people's lives, though the sentence is incomplete and the full scope of their work is not described.
just really glad the glow folks came up with this idea. And all the proceeds are going directly to give directly and getting passed on directly to people who need it. Great to be part of it.
This quote highlights the speaker's appreciation for the initiative and confirms that all proceeds from the event will be donated to Give Directly to support people in need. The speaker is pleased to contribute to this cause.
Over the last decade, Give directly has... Delivered over $150,000,000 globally. In light of Covid-19 we launched a cash relief program in the United States, giving $1,000 to families who have been hardest hit by the economic impacts of this virus.
The quote provides information about the scale of Give Directly's operations over the past decade and their response to the Covid-19 crisis through a cash relief program in the United States.
So far, we've delivered funds to over 1500 people. They spent it on rent, food, diapers, and even cable bills so their kids can learn remotely. That's a great thing about giving cash.
This quote explains how the funds provided by Give Directly have been used by recipients for various essential needs, emphasizing the benefit of cash giving as it allows recipients to decide what they need the most.
On what they need most. And that's where the money we raise from Potapalooza is going.
The quote connects the funds raised by Potapalooza directly to Give Directly's mission, indicating that the event's proceeds will be used to support families in need.
Check out this festival. Head to potapalooza.org or plza.org for short. That's plza.org. Thanks and hope to see you there.
This quote is a call to action, inviting listeners to visit the Potapalooza website to learn more about the festival and how they can contribute to the cause. The speaker expresses gratitude and anticipation for the listeners' participation.