Live From Coinbase CODE:NYC Hackathon

On the Gregory and Paul Show, we break down the latest in startups, SaaS, AI, and whatever the internet is debating this week. On this episode, Gregory and Paul geek out live from the Coinbase Code NYC hackathon, diving deep into GPT-5's tool-calling revolution, the wild future of AI wearables and autonomous agents, and a conspiracy-fueled theory on why America's AI infrastructure buildout might be a secret weapon in the next autonomous war. Plus: Paul's vegan glow-up, the death of browser-based internet, and why nerds need better marketers for their dystopian demos. ️ Episode 009 – Highlights Live from Coinbase Code NYC Hackathon (0:00)Paul reports from the sold-out 200-person hackathon in Brooklyn, where he's judging apps for his customer Flora's MCP server marketplace. Highlights include a crypto-incentivized tutoring app for kids and a creative vs. viable category showdown. GPT-5: Tool-Calling Takes Over (5:45)The duo dissects GPT-5's shift toward engineering and tool integration, competing with MCP servers, and why it's moving beyond raw intelligence to autonomous capabilities. Gregory praises its coding superpowers for vibe coders like him. Backwards Compatibility Blues (15:20)Gregory and Paul unpack the backlash over lost GPT conversations, personality changes, and why OpenAI might be prioritizing AGI vision over user experience—despite the hype not living up to expectations. The End of Browsers and Rise of Agents (25:30)From HTTP alternatives to autonomous agents replacing web interactions, they explore how AI could make computers obsolete. Paul floats the idea of a local, vault-like personal AI on your phone for privacy and power. AI Wearables: Creepy or Convenient? (35:10)Amazon's acquisition of "B" wearable sparks talk on always-on AI companions. They critique corny demos (Black Mirror vibes), debate form factors (glasses, watches, robot dogs), and why the phone might still reign supreme. ️ Conspiracy Corner: AI for Autonomous Wars (45:55)Paul spins a wild theory that America's massive AI infrastructure spend (2% of GDP) is secretly prepping for drone-dominated conflicts against China—because computational power and energy could decide who wins the next war. Paul's Vegan Era (55:40)Amid food truck announcements, Paul shares his return to veganism for health reasons (high cholesterol) and why he's now the most annoying bike-riding, plant-based evangelist at the hackathon. Upcoming Events Stay tuned for more hackathon winners and Paul's social media updates from the event. Chapters (00:00:01) - Paul Talking To Greg(00:00:06) - Coinbase Code NYC(00:03:19) - Incentives for Students to Go to School(00:05:19) - Back to Work: Tech Hackathon(00:08:25) - GPT 5 vs. MCP: Should They Compete?(00:13:42) - Don't Need a Computer Science Degree to Get a Job(00:20:01) - Talking to an AI With 5 GPT(00:25:14) - People Try Vegan Food For A Week(00:26:50) - How GPT5 Will Affect the Internet(00:32:53) - AI glasses: corny(00:36:59) - Personal Agents for Apple's Future(00:40:06) - GPT5: The Marketing(00:42:58) - Trump on AI Infrastructure(00:48:10) - Why Is the US Building a Massive AI Infrastructure?(00:53:42) - Happy Holidays!