Podcast Episodes

Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman

Episode 198

What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort?

Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anx…

Published on an hour ago

The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard

Episode 197

If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push ha…

Published on 1 week ago

The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob Chapman and the Barry-Wehmiller Team

Episode 195

I’ve long imagined a world where people wake each morning inspired, feel safe wherever they work, and return home fulfilled by what they’ve created. That vision once felt like a dream - until I met B…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Rob Lowe Names Names: The Power of ‘Screw It’

Episode 194

We don’t usually look to Hollywood for lessons in career longevity. But it might be the perfect place to study it. Few industries move faster or cast people aside more quickly, and yet Rob Lowe has s…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Future You Avoid Is Riskier Than the One You Face with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman

Episode 193

The future is something we create, not just something that happens. To guide progress toward real good, we need bold, optimistic visions of what society can become.

Reid Hoffman makes the case for bet…

Published on 2 months ago

What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel

Episode 192

We’ve never had more freedom in our relationships—yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Marriage, family, and even the workplace have all been reshaped by shifting norms, new technologies,…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Your Instincts Know What You Want with Author Arthur Brooks

Episode 191

Your instincts aren’t just whispers. They’re a compass pointing you toward the life you’re meant to live. But in a world obsessed with speed, metrics, and outcomes, most of us forget how to listen.

Ar…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis

Episode 190

We’re often told to do more, move faster, and chase the next big trend—but some of the most remarkable successes come from narrowing your focus, obsessing over one thing, and truly understanding the …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Simon Goes Nuclear with nuclear energy influencer Isabelle Boemeke

Episode 189

“Nuclear” might make you wince—but the real problem isn’t the energy, it’s the branding. Safe, low-carbon, and scalable, nuclear could be a climate hero—if only we told the story right.

Isabelle Boeme…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova

Episode 188

We’re wired to chase the next spark - scrolling, swiping, refreshing - but some of our brightest ideas sneak in when we stop chasing, let boredom settle in and give our minds room to wander.

Elle Cord…

Published on 3 months ago