About this episodeOliver Tree discusses his controversial financial history, including an $800 million loss to a Ponzi scheme, h…AI summary
Oliver Tree discusses his controversial financial history, including an $800 million loss to a Ponzi scheme, his family's alleged involvement in major historical projects, and his current focus on crypto and AI preparedness. He also shares personal anecdotes about his music career, substance use, and family lineage while promoting his new album.
Key takeaways 7
Oliver Tree claims to have lost approximately $800 million due to a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by his financial advisor, Bernie Matto, who used his money to pay off other investors.
Tree asserts that he was a ghostwriter for major hits including Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face', Drake's 'Miss You', and Travis Scott's 'Goosebumps', often taking the lion's share of royalties.
He details his family's alleged deep ties to historical events, including the construction of the Statue of Liberty (gifted by French Canadians), the Panama Canal, and early Silicon Valley developments with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
Tree is currently focused on preparing for the rise of Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) by building underground bunkers alongside other billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg.
He reveals that his entire estate will go to the 'Dr. Oliver Tree's Foundation for Baby Geniuses' upon his death, managed by a board of 16 collaborators.
Tree discusses his past struggles with Percocet addiction, which he overcame via cold turkey during Thanksgiving, and his current use of micro-dosing mushrooms six to seven days a week.
He claims to have made $72 million a month at his peak, totaling $864 million annually, before the financial loss.
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“He was using my money to pay off other people. You know what they say, say Robin Peter to pay Paul. That's the old phrase. That was the whole [__] scheme.”
▶ 31:08Oliver Tree describing how Bernie Matto operated his Ponzi scheme.
“I produced entirely by myself. Not one person helped. Not one [__] person. My engineer, he helped mix it with me. And I recorded all the vocals, but he helped record some of the guitars. But I produced it, engineered most of it myself, mixed it with it, wrote every song.”
▶ 43:33Tree defending his artistic integrity and work ethic regarding his album 'Love You Madly. Hate You Badly.'.
“The second that ASI, artificial super intelligence, is created, people's jobs are obsolete. People are [__] no idea what they're going to do with their time. And guys like me, we're the [__] targets. So, we're building bunkers underneath our ground.”
▶ 59:35Tree explaining why he and other billionaires are investing in survival infrastructure.
“I made Humble by Kendrick. Why? I produced some of the drums on it. But when my residuals come in month after month... when my dead body is still just in the earth and I'll obviously be cryogenically frozen... All of it is going to go to Dr. Oliver Tree's Foundation for Baby Geniuses.”
▶ 1:02:07Tree detailing his posthumous financial plans and legacy.
“He who smelt it dealt it. That's from the Lockie Martin guy. That came from the higherups of Lucky Martin.”
▶ 58:35Tree sharing a quote he attributes to his grandfather's associates at Lockheed Martin.
Chapters & Sections (35)▼
0:00Comedian Oliver Tree Discusses Comedy and Substance Usechapter2
1:47Substance Use and Recovery Habits
3:06The Effects of Whippits on the Human Body
5:04Fast Food Habits and Weight Losschapter2
6:35Living with Acid Reflux and Food Limitations
7:36Travel Recommendations and Safety Concerns
8:30Oliver Tree's Antarctic Research and Concertschapter1
10:45Childhood Memories Influencing Music Career
12:24The Impact of Social Dynamics on Mental Healthchapter2
13:51Frontal Lobe Development and Facial Structure
15:10Nose Augmentation and Medical Experiments
17:15The Addictive World of Chess and Documentary Inspirationchapter1
18:40Falling Out with Logic and Bobby Lee
20:43Consequences of Improper Event Planning Techniqueschapter1
23:01Debt Repayment and Credit Card Partnerships
25:34The Authenticity of Stevie Wonder's Blindnesschapter1
27:37Financial Success and Wealth Management
30:05Financial Scandal and Ponzi Scheme Exposedchapter1
31:38Personal Life and Family History Discussed
34:08Family History and Lineage Explainedchapter1
36:43Sustainable Farming Methods and Practices
38:02Testosterone Support and Natural Supplementschapter2
40:02Family Lineage and Historical Rumors
41:36Family Ties to World's Fair and Statue of Liberty
43:55Songwriting and Unreleased Musicchapter3
45:21Oliver Tree's Career Choices and Rejected Opportunities
46:30Songwriting Credits and Creative Ownership
48:21Oliver Tree's Early Music and Addiction Struggles
49:52Addiction and Designer Synthetic Drugschapter2
51:26Upbringing and Early Influences on Silicon Valley
52:30The Role of Grandfather in Predicting Future Tech Trends
56:26Breaking Down the System of Big Pharmachapter3
58:42Concerns about AI and Job Obsolescence
1:00:17Environmental Impact of Technological Advancements
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