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ISSUE 06/25
THE MONTHLY ECHO #May
Andreas Roth
June 05, 2025
Hi All!
Welcome to this month’s echo - a roundup of what’s been on my radar, what I’ve been pondering, and the gems I’ve stumbled across lately. Enjoy!
“And those who were seen dancing, were thought to be crazy, by those who could not hear the music.”
Friedrich Nietzsche
PERSONAL NEWS & VENTURES
AKKURAT® signed some new incredible talents.
AKKURAT® Café is starting the summer season with drinks together with Bar Wolff | Jordan - every Friday.
HIGHLIGHTS
Naval Ravikant – If You Can't Decide, the Answer Is No
Naval Ravikant shares a key decision-making rule: when torn between options, indecision itself is the answer—it's a no.
The Seat – WhatsApp Short Film, Directed by Kyle Thrash
A short film about human connection in the digital age, created for WhatsApp and directed by Kyle Thrash.
An Exclusive Documentary Series About the Rolex Family
Rolex celebrates the achievements of exceptional individuals associated with the brand, from record-breaking athletes to inspiring artists, in this exclusive documentary series.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Natalie Portman Tells Jenna Ortega How to Survive Hollywood
A candid conversation between two actors from different generations on career sustainability, boundaries, and their collaboration on The Gallerist.
TikTok at the 78th Cannes Film Festival
TikTok partners with Cannes to provide behind-the-scenes content, creator spotlights, and a glimpse into one of the world’s top film events.
ON THE WATCHLIST
Poker Face Season 2 Review – Variety
Variety praises the second season of Poker Face, highlighting Natasha Lyonne’s continued brilliance in a smartly structured mystery series. Trailer here.
MobLand: Reddit Discussion on the Best Show on TV
Reddit fans debate what makes MobLand standout in today’s TV landscape—ranging from writing to cast to visual style. Trailer here.
Freaky Tales – Official Trailer
Set in Oakland in 1987, Freaky Tales is an anthology thriller that weaves together four stories about a heist of basketball star Sleepy Floyd's memorabilia, a rap battle, and more, capturing the city's vibrant culture and history.
Mountainhead – Official Trailer
From the creator of Succession, this HBO Original film follows a reclusive writer who becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. Starring Steve Carell and Jason Schwartzman, premiering on Max May 31.
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden – Official Trailer | Netflix
A gripping documentary tracing the global pursuit of Osama bin Laden, culminating in the 2011 Navy SEAL operation. A look at intelligence, strategy, and history’s most infamous manhunt.
HEALTH/WELLNESS
ZOE Health: AI Food Scanner
ZOE’s free app helps you build healthy eating habits, eat more mindfully, and understand your nutrition, one meal at a time. What you put on your plate can improve your energy, mood, sleep, and gut health.
Function Health – Personalized Health Testing Platform
Function Health offers a membership-based service providing access to over 100 advanced lab tests annually, covering areas such as heart, hormones, thyroid, metabolic health, nutrients, toxins, and cancer signals. Members receive personalized insights from top doctors, a detailed clinician summary, and the ability to track results over time. The service aims to empower individuals to take control of their health proactively.
Neko Health – AI-Powered Preventive Body Scan
Neko Health offers a non-invasive body scan that collects over 50 million data points in under 15 minutes. Using 70+ sensors and AI analysis, it assesses cardiovascular health, skin anomalies, blood sugar, cholesterol, and more. The scan includes a blood test and is followed by a personalized consultation with a doctor. Currently available in Stockholm and London, the service costs 2750 SEK or £299.
Ammortal Chamber – Multi-Modal Wellness Technology
The Ammortal Chamber is a high-end wellness device integrating over 10 non-invasive modalities, including full-body red and near-infrared light therapy, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), vibroacoustic therapy, guided breathwork, and molecular hydrogen delivery. Designed for sessions ranging from 15 to 60 minutes, it aims to promote relaxation, energy restoration, and overall well-being. The chamber features a zero-gravity ergonomic design inspired by NASA research, and offers customizable experiences through user-selectable programs. Priced at $159,500, financing options are available.
AI/APPS/TOOLS
Dirt: A Daily(ish) Newsletter on Digital Pop Culture
A smart and timely newsletter offering short essays on TikTok trends, creator economy updates, streaming culture, and more.
Bolt – AI-Powered Full-Stack Web Development
An in-browser AI development environment for building and deploying web apps quickly with GitHub integration and zero setup.
Intellisay – Voice-Powered AI Daily Planner
Intellisay is a voice-activated productivity tool that transforms your spoken plans into an optimized daily schedule. With AI-powered suggestions, task carry-over, and multi-language support, it streamlines daily planning in under 30 seconds.
Spotify’s AI DJ Now Takes Voice Requests
Spotify expands its AI DJ feature, allowing Premium users to use voice prompts for more personalized music curation.
RANDOM
Klein Vision AirCar
Street legal flying car, priced at $1 Million USD, set to hit the market 2026.
The Great Wave off Kanagawa – Katsushika Hokusai
The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a renowned woodblock print by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai, created in 1831 during the Edo period. The composition's dynamic energy and striking perspective have made it one of the most recognized and reproduced images in art history, influencing numerous Western artists and becoming a symbol of Japanese art worldwide.
THE TO-DO-LIST
/sport
Roland-Garros 2025 – Official Tournament Site
Your go-to source for match schedules, ticketing, player news, and behind-the-scenes content from the French Open in Paris.
/tryoutforfun
De La Nonna - Pizza
Great outside patio, vibes and pizza. You don’t need more. #ArtDistrict #DTLA
/wander
Jacumba - Hot Springs Hotel
An unexpected escape on the dusty edge of everything.
REMINDER
"Treat failure like a scientist.
Each attempt is an experiment. Each mistake is a clue.
You're not failing. You're refining."
via JamesClear
