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Andrew Sharp has a very particular set of skills, which is why Ben Thompson of Stratechery tapped him for a bold new podcast venture. Given that Sharp is, admittedly, not a tech expert, what is he doing co-hosting a tech podcast? Moreover, why is he ideal for such a role? Our conversation includes, but is not limited to:

Sharp’s odd knack for being a pod wingman

The Twitter files (Some of the conversation might be a sequel to last week with Ryan)

* Why Sharp’s given himself over to the Elon News Era

* Why we both think Musk is being dishonest in self presentation

* Somehow we end up talking Trump

* Is Elon 200 IQ Trump?

* Civility is good

* Is the “Karen” era on Twitter over?

* The old Twitter days

* The height of Grantland and its aftermath

* We go long on LeBron

* Why did Nike and the NBA bury Giannis’ rise?