Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
Seth Godin
Akimbo is an ancient word, from the bend in the river or the bend in an archer's bow. It's become a symbol for strength, a posture of possibility, the idea that when we stand tall, arms bent, looking right at it, we can make a difference.Akimbo's a podcast about our culture and about how we can change it. About seeing what's happening and choosing to do something.The culture is real, but it can be changed. You can bend it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 6, 2019 • 37min
The big sort
Explore the whimsical world of categorization! Discover how birds link to dinosaurs and why humans sort everything from art to dog breeds. Dive into the power of rankings and how they shape perceptions, plus the allure of being number one. Learn about the pitfalls of dividing people into labels and the importance of seeing individuals as unique categories. Seth also shares insights on art curation, shifting business classifications, and the charm of blending categories to create something new!
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Jan 30, 2019 • 24min
White sculptures
Explore the surprising truth behind ancient sculptures, which were originally painted, not just white marble. Learn why we find colorful reconstructions unappealing today and how cultural myths shape our perceptions of beauty. Delve into the historical bias toward whiteness in art and restoration practices that favor white marble. Discover how the story of the Mona Lisa's theft revolutionized artistic fame. Finally, challenge your views on art by considering how original viewers experienced these masterpieces.
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Jan 23, 2019 • 23min
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Exploring why chickens cross roads, the discussion highlights fascinating examples from nature. Seth dives into salmon life cycles, showcasing instinct versus learned behavior. Crows adapt by using cars to crack nuts, demonstrating social learning. Blue tits teach each other to access cream from milk bottles, reflecting the spread of knowledge. The conversation connects these animal behaviors to human culture, stressing the importance of peer influence and role models. Seth also tackles economic fears in new ventures and the value of community support.
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Jan 16, 2019 • 30min
The chicken and the egg
The debate of chicken versus egg is tackled, revealing that the chicken egg came first! Seth delves into evolution through fascinating examples like the peppered moth and finch beaks adapting to environmental changes. He explains artificial selection in breeding, co-evolution with technology, and how ideas replicate like genes. The podcast also addresses cultural shifts, the myth of the lone genius, and the importance of focusing on a specific audience for success. Seth emphasizes acting on perceived risks that aren't truly dangerous.
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Jan 9, 2019 • 29min
It's your turn
The power of 'no place to hide'Akimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2019 • 28min
Sauce and Godiva
Adventures in the music businessAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2018 • 26min
On dignity
Not because we’ve earned itAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 snips
Dec 19, 2018 • 25min
Going going gone
The truth about auctionsAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 snips
Dec 12, 2018 • 34min
How to get into a famous college
(and how to build a body of work)Akimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 5, 2018 • 27min
Connect the dots
Answering your questions about educationAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
