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This is a DH Unplugged chronicle of the rise and fall of the Facebook initial public offering; a cautionary tale of hubris and hype that ended with chaos, panic and scandal.

Episode 139, February 7th, 2012, the Facebook IPO is announced with great expectations. John C Dvorak, our tech hero, makes two courageous and bold predictions. Andrew Horowitz, our financial wizard, combines his unmatched insight with his extensive analysis skills to summarize the fundamentals.

April 11th, Facebook buys Instagram. John mentions a lost opportunity and Andrew questions the logic.

May 3rd, The Instagram purchase is analyzed further. Begun, the patent wars have.

May 10th, Facebook alters their S1. Pray they do not alter the deal further. John announces special Facebook Friday. Andrew foreshadows with concerns.

May 16th, The price rises, the revenue falls. John is cheap faked for humorous effect. Andrew offers sage IPO purchase advice.

May 23rd, John admires a Facebook hit piece. Andrew sheds light on some potentially shady underwriting.

May 23rd, Andrew shorts Facebook. John lavishes him with praise.

May 30th, John predicts law suits. Andrew senses foul play and greed.

August 1st, Facebook stock plays limbo; how low can they go? Guess who they blame?

September 5th, A major firm downgrades Facebook and Andrew predicts a short squeeze.

October 10th, Facebook makes the cover of Barons.

We join our heroes in the spring of 2011, discussing the potential for round three of the federal reserve's quantitative easing program to buy bonds and lower interest rates in an attempt to stimulate the economy.

Episode 105, April 14th, Morgan Stanley estimates US GDP. John uses the words "bull crap".

April 21st, The fed considers doubling down with a mediocre hand. Our dynamic duo sees this for what it really is.

May 25th, Andrew displays an exercise in mental acuity. John lands an impressive judo chop.

June 22nd, Bernanke to host an unprecedented "ask me anything" for his fans. Will it work?

August 3rd, John shares his take. Andrew asks an important question about QE3.

August 10th, Andrew analyzes an unexpected outcome. John says "interesting".

September 21st, Our beloved hosts argue about the origin of twist and shout. John refrains from using the word scam.

Episode 142, February 29th, 2012, Andrew finds a curious correlation. John offers a heartfelt apology. To himself.

June 13th, Quantitative easing efficacy is questioned.

September 5th, Andrew reaffirms Q E 3 still makes no sense.

September 19th, John gets an idea. Andrew speculates that the federal reserve indulges in recreational drug use.

December 12th, John tells a joke. Andrew says unlimited beer is stupid.

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