In this episode of Longevity by Design, our hosts, Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, are joined by Dr. Matt Johnson. Dr. Johnson is the Director of Clinical Research at Dexcom—a leading company in diabetes care through the use of continuous glucose monitoring. With extensive knowledge in diabetes, metabolic health, and exercise physiology, Dr. Johnson talks through his research and gives insight into the latest science in the field of longevity. For science-backed ways to live a healthier, longer life, download InsideTracker's Top 5 biomarkers for longevity eBook at insidetracker.com/podcast

Despite his reputation as a defector to neoconservatism, Christopher Hitchens was more faithfully committed to liberal principles than many on the left today: Free expression, internationalism, individual rights and universalism as opposed to identity politics. That’s the argument Matt Johnson makes in his book, How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-Enlightenment. To subscribe to Josh’s premium podcast feed hit the Substack page at https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/subscribe

Actor and comedian Matt Johnson joins Pete Holmes to discuss topics such as their favorite TV shows, tapping into their inner child, the art of lying and storytelling, not settling for mediocrity, studying Christianity as a way to lose well, the influence of cold weather on mentality and comedy, the differences between the entertainment industries in Canada and the United States, the downsides of living in Los Angeles, fostering childhood creativity and wonder, the challenge of reaching the highest level in video games, the importance of audiences and leaving room for growth in pitching, personal experiences and skepticism towards UFOs, and a funny incident involving their friend Ben Taylor.

0:00 How Matt first encountered Christopher Hitchens6:07 Matt’s new book, How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-Enlightenment8:00 Why Matt thinks Cornel West’s Vietnam-Afghanistan analogy is flawed14:21 What’s worth preserving in the left-liberal tradition?21:38 Matt: Identity politics is a “toxin”27:20 Was affirmative action ever necessary?35:29 Matt: I wish the left would rediscover Hitchens’s universalism45:04 Hitchens’s “fearless liberalism”Recorded July 6, 2023Links and ReadingsMatt’s new book, How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-EnlightenmentHitchens’s NYRB review of Douglas Murray’s Bosie: A Biography of Lord Alfred DouglasHitchens’s book, Why Orwell MattersGeorge Orwell’s book, Keep The Aspidistra FlyingGlenn’s recent conversation with Cornel WestMatt’s Quilette essay on John MearsheimerMatt’s Quillette essay on Bayard RustinJonathan Eig’s King: A LifeNathan Glazer’s book, Affirmative Discrimination: Ethnic Inequality and Public PolicyRoland Fryer’s NYT oped, “How to Fix College Admissions Now”Glenn’s debate with HitchensTa-Nehisi Coates’s Atlantic essay, “The Case for Reparations”Bayard Rustin’s 1965 Commentary essay, “From Protest to Politics: The Future of the Civil Rights Movement”Norman Finkelstein’s book, I’ll Burn That Bridge When I Come to It!: Heretical Thoughts on Identity Politics, Cancel Culture, and Academic FreedomGlenn’s conversation with Norman Finkelstein This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit glennloury.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Johnson, author of 'Blindsight,' shares his expertise in behavioral science and branding. He highlights how Pret a Manger uses uncertain rewards to keep customers engaged. Perrier's entry into the U.S. market is framed through the lens of essentialism, showcasing the power of product origin stories. Johnson emphasizes the importance of marketing to groups rather than individuals, exploring how surprise elements can enhance consumer loyalty. His insights stress the need for brands to understand and leverage cognitive psychology in their marketing strategies.

Today on the flagship podcast of questionable .mkv files: 02:46 - The Verge's David Pierce chats with Matt Johnson, director of the upcoming movie BlackBerry about what tech movies get wrong, why the BlackBerry really died, and how to portray the rise and fall of a top-of-the-world gadget.BlackBerry director Matt Johnson on why the iPhone won and why most tech movies suck30:38 - David and Vergecast producer Andru Marino try to find out why it's so hard to find director's commentary on streaming services and the obstacles movie fans go through to listen to them.Where’s the director’s commentary on streaming?57:25 - David talks with the directors and producer of the movie Missing about a new genre of movies that take place entirely on a computer screen, and how they get made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Johnson, US journalist and author, discusses the threat of Trump and the lack of a center-left coalition to confront him. They explore the reasons behind Trump's rise and the appeal of Brexit. They also discuss the upcoming 2024 election and concerns about Biden's age.

Amanda and Sean discuss ‘BlackBerry’ before sharing their five most eagerly awaited movies of the summer season (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Matt Johnson, the filmmaker behind ‘BlackBerry’ (55:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Matt JohnsonProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back for an interview with the author and independent writer Matt Johnson discussing the New Atheist hero and legendary debater, Christopher Hitchens. The other Matt recently published a book called "How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-Enlightenment" and kindly agreed to come on and waffle with us about Hitchens and where he fits in comparison to the modern gurus. We cover a range of topics including whether Hitchens would have been in the IDW, if he was an extremophile, how far did he rely on rhetoric over substance and to what extent different labels apply to him. Matt Johnson offers a surprisingly nuanced take and provides us with lots of interesting tidbits regarding Hitchens. This can also be listened to as Part 1 of our Hitchens coverage, as we have a full decoding of a debate of his coming shortly.And what if you are not into Hitchens? Well, there are still some goodies for you! In this episode, we also cover: Guru magnetism & depressing crossovers, Sam Harris' recent appearance with Maajid Nawaz, Scandinavian geopolitics, Chris' review of the Super Mario Bros Movie, and whether we are actually in the pocket of Big Harris! So join us one and all! And don't forget to subscribe to Sam Harris' meditation app using the code 'GurusPodSentMe'.LinksMatt Johnson (2023) How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-EnlightenmentMatt Johnson's Article at the Bulwark: What Christopher Hitchens Can Teach Us About LiberalismMaajid Nawaz & Sam Harris Reunite for the First Time Since Covid to Debate the Politics of Covid-MandatesMatt Johnson's articles at Quillette primarily about coverage of the Ukraine conflict

Dr. Matt Johnson, a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Kayse Gheret, founder of Microdosing for Healing, discuss the potential mental health benefits of microdosing psilocybin. They explore the history of psychedelic research, the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, and how microdosing mushrooms affects the brain. They also discuss using psilocybin to treat various dependencies and chronic pain, as well as the importance of consulting a health professional before trying any drugs.