
Smart People Podcast
Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth of experiences and insights that are brought to life in this top ranked podcast. Show topics include: psychology, leadership, education, technology, entrepreneurship, relationships, and much more.
Latest episodes

Jun 2, 2020 • 56min
Dr. Vivian Lee - We Have Finally Solved the Healthcare Crisis
Dr. Vivian S. Lee is a lifelong academic and healthcare executive who is dedicated to improving our healthcare system with policies, technology and educational strategies that help make health a realistic and affordable outcome for all.Dr. Lee's newest book is available now: The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for EveryoneLearn more about Dr. Lee at her website: https://vivianleemd.com.You can follow Dr. Lee on Twitter: @vivianleemdBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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May 20, 2020 • 1h 25min
Jim McKelvey - The World Needs Your Crazy Ideas
Jim McKelvey is an author, entrepreneur, businessperson, and philanthropist. You may know him from being the co-founder of Square and the founder of Invisibly.Jim's newest book is available now: The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time.Learn more about Jim at his website: https://www.jimmckelvey.com.You can follow Jim on Twitter: @2000F.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/SMART.Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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May 5, 2020 • 1h 19min
Dana Cavalea - High Performance Coaching
Coach Dana Cavalea is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. He is also an author, performance coach, and consultant.Coach Dana led the Yankees to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball, as voted by his peers.Dana's newest book is available now: Habits of a Champion.Learn more about Dana at his website: https://danacavalea.com.Follow Dana on Twitter: @danacavalea.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Express VPN - Get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Head to expressvpn.com/spp.The Great Courses Plus - Get a free trial of unlimited access to the entire library! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 22min
Kelly Brogan - The Truth About Your Mind
Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic psychiatrist and a NY Times best-selling author. She is also the co-editor of the textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. Kelly is the founder of the online healing program Vital Mind Reset, and the membership community, Vital Life Project.Kelly's newest book is available now: Own Your Self: The Surprising Path beyond Depression, Anxiety, and Fatigue to Reclaiming Your Authenticity, Vitality, and Freedom.Learn more about Kelly at her website: https://kellybroganmd.comFollow Kelly on Twitter: @kellybroganmdBecome a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/SMART.The Great Courses Plus - Get a free trial of unlimited access to the entire library! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/spp.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Apr 7, 2020 • 56min
Tom Rath - How You Contribute to the World
Tom Rath is an author and researcher. His work over the last two decades focuses on how work can improve human health and well-being. Tom has authored/co-authored over 10 books and has sold over 10 million copies!Tom's newest book is available now: Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute To The World.Learn more about Tom on his website: tomrath.org. Be sure to check out Contribify!Follow Tom on Twitter: @TomCRath.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.The Great Courses Plus - Get an entire month for FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Mar 24, 2020 • 59min
Dexter Roberts - China, the Coronavirus, and the Global Economy
Dexter Roberts is an award-winning journalist and speaker. He serves as a Fellow at the University of Montana's Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center. He's a commenter on the US-China trade relationship and has reported on China for decades.Dexter's book is available now: The Myth of Chinese Capitalism: The Worker, the Factory, and the Future of the World.Learn more about Dexter on his website: dexterroberts.com. You can also sign up for his newsletter.Follow Dexter on Twitter @dtiffroberts.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ritual - Get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/smart!Indeed - Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade: https://indeed.com/spp.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Mar 10, 2020 • 1h 4min
Robin Dreeke - How to Recruit a Russian Spy
Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program.Robin's book is Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction and it's available now!Learn more about Robin and his online training courses at www.peopleformula.com.Follow Robin on Twitter @rdreeke.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smartIndeed - Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade: https://indeed.com/spp.The Great Courses Plus - Get an entire month for FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Feb 25, 2020 • 1h
Matt Stoller - Monopolies: How They Run The World
Matt Stoller is an author and a fellow at the Open Markets Institute. Matt is a former policy advisor to the Senate Budget Committee. He also worked for a member of the Financial Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives during the financial crisis.Matt's book is Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy and it's available now!Find out more about Matt on his website: mattstoller.com.Follow Matt on Twitter @matthewstoller.Subscribe to his newsletter, BIG on Substack: https://mattstoller.substack.com/.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ashford University - Make your dream job your reality! Enroll now by going to Ashford.edu/SMART.Audible - Visit audible.com/smart or text smart to 500-500.The Great Courses Plus - Get an entire month for FREE! Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/smartpeople.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Feb 11, 2020 • 1h 24min
Alexey Guzey - Is Matthew Walker Lying to Us About Sleep?
Alexey Guzey is an independent researcher with background in Economics, Mathematics, and Cognitive Science.BBC's More or Less featuring Matthew WalkerFind more on Alexey and his research: https://guzey.com/.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Ashford University - Make your dream job your reality! Enroll now by going to Ashford.edu/SMART.Mint Mobile - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/smart!Indeed - Post your job today at Indeed.com/SPP and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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Jan 28, 2020 • 57min
Alan Weiss - Becoming a Fearless Leader
Alan Weiss is an author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc. has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, State Street Corporation, Times Mirror Group, The Federal Reserve, The New York Times, and over 400 other leading organizations. His Ph.D. is in psychology.Alan's new book, Fearless Leadership: Overcoming Reticence, Procrastination, and the Voices of Doubt Inside Your Head is available now.Find more on Alan and hundreds or resources at his website: https://alanweiss.com/.Become a Patron!Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcastSponsors:Indeed - Post your job today at Indeed.com/SPP and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting.Warby Parker - Order a trial pack that includes six days’ worth of contacts for only $5 –and then receive $5 off your next Warby Parker order. Learn more at warbyparker.com/smart.Donate:Donate here to support the show!
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