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Co-host of the show who helps translate sports examples into practical lessons for everyday performance and leads conversational exploration of concepts like routines, risk, and experimentation.

Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and author of the book, Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing.

Academy Award-winning actor, Grammy Award-winning musician, stand-up and improv comedian. Known for his diverse talents and captivating performances.

Photographer, entrepreneur, and host of The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show who shares practical creativity and productivity advice; uses the podcast to motivate creators to take action rather than over-plan.

Producer at 99% Invisible.

New York Times Opinion columnist. Host of the Interesting Times podcast.

China business and finance editor at The Economist.

Journalist reporting on working-class life and society, podcaster, and author of 'Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere'. Known for his reporting and analysis of social issues.

Bloomberg journalist covering film and media; guest on the episode to analyze A24's strategy and the box office performance of The Smashing Machine.

Award-winning science writer specializing in the human brain, body, and behavior; author of "The Laws of Connection", "The Intelligence Trap", and "The Expectation Effect".

Neurologist and co-director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. Specializes in preventing cognitive decline through lifestyle interventions.

New York Times technology reporter who covers Amazon; guest on the episode to discuss internal Amazon documents and automation plans.

Founder of Ultraspeaking, a company dedicated to communication and self-discovery. His teachings focus on allowing the present moment and trusting inner wisdom.

Philosopher, Christian teacher, and author whose recorded lecture in this episode teaches on grace, spiritual formation, and living the kingdom of God now.

Founder and CEO of Outway (formerly Endur), a performance sock brand; discussed scaling to profitable eight-figure revenue, U.S. expansion, channel strategy (Amazon, wholesale), and brand/community plans.

Behavioral neuroscientist, research director at the Mindfulness Center, and associate professor at Brown University. Expert in mindfulness and anxiety reduction.

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is known for his stand-up specials and his show Tires.

NPR reporter who covers the correlation between social media use and teen mental health.

Senior fellow and director of the Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. Expert on Iran’s nuclear aspirations and Washington’s posture toward Iran.

Founder and longtime CEO of Dell Technologies, known for building a global computer and enterprise technology company and for expertise in supply chain, direct sales, and corporate reinvention.

Author of best-selling books on the human consequences of technology, including The Shallows and Superbloom. Writes the Substack New Cartographies.

Journalist and Writer At Large for Esquire, known for his in-depth interviews with influential figures. Host of the podcast Big Questions.

Product leader at Stripe who discusses agentic commerce, the Agentic Commerce Protocol, and integrations enabling purchases directly inside ChatGPT.

Clinical psychologist and award-winning author specializing in working with children, teens, emerging adults, and families living with ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. She offers guidance to families on effective communication and building stronger connections.

Design-engineer-PM hybrid at Figma, spearheading new product development and known for leading 0-to-1 products. Previously founded Design Nation and worked at Meta.

Professor at Columbia Law School and author of "The Fed Unbound." Expert on central banking and government regulation.

Founder of Alpine Investors, a private equity firm focused on investing in small to mid-sized businesses. Also teaches at Stanford Business School.

CEO and Founder of Input Output Global (IOHK), the company behind the Cardano blockchain. A mathematician by training, Hoskinson co-founded Ethereum in 2013.

Head of Economics at Renaissance Macro Research. Known for his analysis of the labor market and recession risks.

NFL analyst for ESPN. Previously worked at NFL Network on Good Morning Football.

Host of the OPERATORS podcast who guides conversations with founders and operators about growth, acquisition strategies, and product businesses.

Harvard psychologist and bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness. Researches affective forecasting and the mistakes we make when predicting our future happiness.

Co-host of The Property Podcast and active property investor involved in Property Hub Invest; provides market analysis, deal insights, and commentary on housing trends and legislation.

Distressed-investing specialist who buys and trades bankruptcy claims and crypto-era insolvency positions; background includes growing up around bankruptcy law and experience buying claims in cases like Mt. Gox and FTX.

Expert on NGOs and their influence on governments. Provides in-depth analysis of the CIA's use of NGOs to coup foreign governments.

Former CEO of Aetna and current CEO of Oscar Health, known for his leadership and healthcare innovations.

Former Supreme Court attorney turned TED speaker and CEO of Astera Institute; shared a personal story of recovery and practical tactics for increasing personal agency.

Call Me Back Veteran. Provides insights and intelligence analysis on the Israel-Hamas conflict and regional dynamics.

Colleague who covers the Fed for The Wall Street Journal.

Internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and coach specializing in continuous product discovery. She's coached numerous teams and taught thousands through Product Talk Academy and her coaching practice.

Economic historian and author of "Chip War". Discusses global competition in semiconductor technology.

Director of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, focusing on the intersection of digital and physical worlds and digital fabrication.

Reporter covering U.S. intelligence agencies and international security for The New York Times, providing expert commentary on the release of JFK assassination documents.

Author of Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day. Former tech designer who became obsessed with redesigning time.

Expert communicator who helps people speak well in high-stakes situations, such as presidential candidates or deans at Ivy League universities. Author of the book "Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life."

Emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University. Author of Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.

High-profile entertainment executive and investor, co-founder of Endeavor and principal behind the new company Mari; discusses live events, talent representation, and media strategy.

Neuroscientist and researcher studying savant skills and telepathic abilities in autistic children.

Author, journalist and long-time tech policy advocate associated with the Electronic Frontier Foundation; coined the term 'enshittification' and discusses policy fixes for platform decay.

Writer and journalist, known for his biographies of historical figures. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'Hamilton'.