Podcast Episodes

Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas

Episode 20

Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas of Stanford Graduate School of Business discuss their new book on humor and share how a bit of levity can make …

5 years, 8 months ago

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Vivienne Ming

Episode 19

Theoretical neuroscientist and founder of Socos Labs Vivienne Ming discusses her work using data and technology to augment humans and tell stories th…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Kwame Alexander

Episode 18

Bestselling author and poet Kwame Alexander discusses his work, his passion for promoting diverse voices, subjects, and styles in children's literatu…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Alex McDowell

Episode 17

Master world builder Alex McDowell discusses building fictional worlds from the ground up, and how the principles of world building can help us imagi…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Wendy Calhoun

Episode 16

Peabody award-winning writer Wendy Calhoun discusses the diversification of Hollywood, the particular strengths of television as a medium, and the re…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Jacob Collier

Episode 15

Grammy-award winning musician and YouTube star Jacob Collier discusses his unique approach to creativity and how he bridges the intellectual and the …

5 years, 11 months ago

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Karen Palmer

Episode 14

Artist and filmmaker Karen Palmer discusses her work using neuroscience and artificial intelligence to create emotionally-responsive stories that hel…

5 years, 11 months ago

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Jose Antonio Vargas

Episode 13

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Define American founder Jose Antonio Vargas is a leading voice for the human rights …

5 years, 11 months ago

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Catherine Burns

Episode 12

Catherine Burns, Artistic Director of The Moth, discusses the organization's history, the importance of listening, and how stories can bridge the per…

5 years, 11 months ago

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The Need for New Stories — Van Jones

Episode 11

Activist and political commentator Van Jones discusses the influence of Marvel comics on his life and activism, the power of virtual reality to creat…

6 years ago

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