

Big Questions with Cal Fussman
Curiosity Media
As a bestselling author, speaker and one of the greatest interviewers of this generation, Cal Fussman has sat down with some of the world’s most influential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams, Jeff Bezos, Jack Welch, John Wooden, Al Pacino and hundreds of others, digging deep into their hearts and delivering their wisdom to the rest of the world. Now, in Big Questions, Cal continues his journey. Uncovering the heart, head, and soul of his guests in thoughtful, deep and entertaining conversations.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 29min
Damon Darnall: Your Drone Coach
Damon Darnall, the president of Sky Eye Network, also known as The Drone Boss, tells Cal how drones will pop out of the ground like sprinkler systems to get medicine and blood to people who desperately need it, save the lives of utility repairmen, come to the rescue of people and pets in hurricanes, protect elephants and conserve thousands and thousands of gallons of water used at golf courses. This is just the beginning. Welcome to The Jetsons.

Jan 31, 2023 • 2h 17min
James Altucher Interviews Cal About Larry King
Cal wanted to remember Larry King on the second anniversary of his passing through an episode of Big Questions. The best way, he discovered, is through the interview James Altucher conducted with him about the special sauce that made Larry “The King.” Altucher’s episode made Cal smile, and will make you, too.

Jan 24, 2023 • 45min
Jeremy Schneider: Your Money In 2023 Coach
Cal catches up with the man behind Personalfinanceclub.com during a time of inflation, cryptocurrency crashes, a looming recession and a congressional debt-ceiling fight to ask about the best ways to handle money right now. Jeremy’s strategies have never disappointed.

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Jan 17, 2023 • 1h
Dan Martell: Your Buy Back Your Time Coach
Cal was curious about ways to get more out of his time when he heard about Dan Martell’s book: Buy Back Your Time. He was stunned by Dan’s amazing backstory, which makes the lessons he passes on even more meaningful. Dan coaches CEOs and company founders through SaaS Academy. Buckle your seatbelt for this episode, and get the most out of the 10- 80-10 rule.

Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 2min
Shawn Askinosie: Connect With Yourself Coach
Cal talks with the criminal defense attorney who never lost a case and then found the meaning of his life through creating a company that creates amazing chocolates. It’s also a company that is changing thousands of lives. This conversation, and Shawn’s Book, Meaningful Work, may make you connect with yourself in a new way.

Jan 3, 2023 • 14min
Connecting With Pele
On the day of Pele’s burial, Cal goes to the archives for an interview he did with the man many consider to be the greatest soccer player of all time. This podcast gets to the essence of the Brazilian superstar who connected with almost everyone on the planet. Not only did Pele make everyone smile, he once halted a war. After three years of disconnection due to the pandemic, we need to connect now more than ever. Pele shows us how.

Dec 27, 2022 • 55min
Best Takeaways From Coaches 2022
Cal looks back at some of the best ideas from expert guests on Big Questions over the last year to live a healthier life – including how to sleep better, how to eat better, how to think better and how to move your body better. Follow this advice and you will have a healthy and happy 2023. Please pass it around to family and friends! And have a Happy New Year!

Dec 20, 2022 • 22min
Matt McBride: Reconnect With A Friend Coach
Cal asks you to reach out to an old friend you haven’t connected with in a while because something good is sure to happen. That was the case for Matt McBride who lost touch with his high school buddy, Jason. Then private investigators reached out to Matt to represent him in the settling of a substantial estate after the death of his father whom he barely knew. Turns out the private investigators connected Matt to his old buddy Jason – and that Jason had been living near Matt’s father and partying with him before Matt’s father passed. This is just the beginning, and it all leads to the founding of a healthcare company that is making patients’ lives easier. It’s called Mend.

Dec 13, 2022 • 28min
Jim Walesa: Your Robot For Christmas Coach
Every day, ten thousand people in America turn 65. Every 57 seconds, cognitive problems are diagnosed. And the worst part is forty thousand healthcare workers treating the elderly left the industry during the pandemic. For every 43 job openings to take care of the elderly, only one person is now available. The good news. Robots are on the way! Check this out!

Dec 6, 2022 • 55min
Joel Beasley: Difficulties Into Opportunities Coach
When Joel was eleven years old, he was struck on the street by a car driven by a woman who was looking at her cellphone. When Joel woke up, he saw a man chalk-marking his body on the pavement and he thought he was dead. He wasn’t. The emergency crew was leaving evidence for the police report. This was the first of a series of unfortunate events that turned out to be very fortunate because of the way Joel sees the world. He’s earned millions of dollars as an entrepreneur by finding the right opportunity in every difficult time. If a recession is coming, this podcast is the perfect preparation. Enjoy!