In this episode, Mark and Brad go full Old Gits New Tricks mode — bouncing from six-figure Pokémon cards and why stories matter more than the stuff itself… to AI writing jokes, making music, getting people banned, and confusing the hell out of the internet.

They dive into how narratives create value (from shipwreck silver to meme coins), why crypto feels like the Wild West again, and how AI is simultaneously brilliant, terrifying, and absolutely not to be trusted with children’s content (according to OpenAI… 👀).

Along the way, Brad shares his OpenAI ban saga, how to deal with online haters without losing your mind, why live streaming platforms rise and fall fast, and whether we’re heading towards an AI-saturated future… or an analogue comeback where vinyl, books, and real humans matter again.

It’s part tech, part culture, part “how did we even get onto this topic?” — exactly how OGNT likes it.

Main OGNT Topics this week:

Why a Pokémon Card Can Be Worth More Than a House

Grading, scarcity, and the power of story over raw value.

Stories Sell Everything (From Furniture to Meme Coins)

Why narrative beats logic in sales, crypto, and collectibles.

AI Is Writing Music, Comedy & Influencers… Should We Be Worried?

Tool vs replacement, creativity vs addiction, and where the line is.

Crypto, Meme Tokens & The Wild West of Live Streaming

Big wins, big losses, zero guardrails — and why faith is shaky.

Getting Banned, Cancelled & Targeted Online

OpenAI bans, adult content misunderstandings, and how to shut down trolls.

The Trust Crisis: Can We Tell What’s Real Anymore?

AI content, fake virals, scams — and the possible rise of an analogue renaissance.