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Michael Zervos Will Soon Be The Fastest Person To Travel To Every Country
Episode 340
I interviewed Michael Zervos in Côte d'Ivoire 14 months ago. He was 10% done with his every-country-speed tour.
I interviewed him today, April 8, 2025, when he's over 90% done!
Watch the Video Timel…Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is There An Explorer's Gene? Alex Hutchinson Responds
Episode 339
In 3 WanderLearn episodes, Alex Hutchinson and I discuss his new book, The Explorer's Gene.
The Explorer's Gene examines human exploration broadly, going beyond traditional expeditions to investigate…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Who is Most Traveled People Founder Charles Veley?
Episode 338
Charles Veley is often referred to as one of the world's most traveled people, but whether he is definitively the most traveled depends on the criteria used.
I've met Charles Veley four times, and …
Published on 5 months ago
What's different about outer space today?
Episode 337
Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau are the authors of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier. The new book explains the business side of space.
Watch all four videos about Space to …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Nothing is Ever Very Full or Very Unique
Episode 336
This mini-episode is another Public Service Announcement from a grammar Nazi. It's my simple effort to clean up sloppy English.
I explain why you should never say something is:
Very Full Very Unique…Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
USA Champs vs. World Champions
Episode 335
Major League Baseball, an exclusively North American league, says its best annual team is the "World Champions," having won the "World Series." No other continent is invited to compete.
Similarly, th…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Space Business with Authors of 'Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier'
Episode 334
Matthew Weinzierl and Brendan Rosseau are the authors of Space to Grow: Unlocking the Final Economic Frontier.
The new book explains the business side of space. I interview both authors.
Here's my …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Nobody is Humbled When They Say, "I'm Humbled..."
Episode 333
When people win awards or are honored in some way, they often say they are "humbled" to receive the recognition.
That's absurd.
It's the wrong word.
Say you're thrilled, happy, or honored, but don't …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Are Vegans Unhealthy?
Episode 332
Happy Valentine's Day 2025!
Matthew Halteman and I discuss his book Hungry Beautiful Animals.
Professor Halteman mentions NutritionFacts.org.
See/Hear all four episodes with Matthew Halteman.
More in…Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Tips on Taking Baby Steps To Becoming Vegan
Episode 331
Matthew Halteman and I discuss his book Hungry Beautiful Animals. Here's the timeline of our discussion in case you want to skip to a section.
00:00 Know yourself
05:15 Negotiating and compromising
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Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago