Smart People Podcast

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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.

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Jun 7, 2011 • 31min

Jeff Eisenberg

You’ve all had the feeling before. You’re laying and bed and you start to itch somewhere on your body. Then that itch spreads. After a few moments panic is running through your head. “Oh man. What if I have bed bugs?!!?” It’s an awful feeling, but what if it were true? Would you know what... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2011 • 37min

Andrew Breitbart

This week on the podcast we have the very polarizing author and political commentator, Andrew Breitbart. Andrew got his first break in 1995 when he contacted Matt Drudge and became part of the now infamous Drudge Report. As he proclaims in our interview, he was “a slacker that just happened to be in the right... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2011 • 40min

Nicole Daedone

Warning: SEX We spend the majority of this episode talking about sex and the female orgasm. Ohhhh, so NOW you’re interested?? You pervert (just kidding!). Join us this episode as we speak with author, sex coach and therapist Nicole Daedone about her brand new book “Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm“. ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2011 • 30min

Jancis Robinson

Jancis started her academic career at Oxford University studying mathematics and philosophy. After working for a travel company, she decided that she wanted to follow her passion and became the assistant editor for Wine & Spirit. Jancis is now an Officer of the Order of the British Empire and a Master of Wine. She writes for the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2011 • 36min

Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Be honest. How often do you check social media sites throughout the day? How much do you now rely on carrying around a cell phone on a day to day basis? Do you ever stop to think about all the interaction we have with technology? Dr. Pamela Rutledge does just that. She is a media... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2011 • 38min

Dr. Tom Woods

Almost everyone in America felt the effect of the latest financial crisis. From foreclosures to lay offs, many of us have tried to come up with a solution to our financial woes. The government tried to do it’s part with a bailout, but the majority of Americans didn’t think this was the right solution. As... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2011 • 32min

Jim Hopkinson

What is the one thing you dread when going on an interview? If you’ve prepared for the interview and updated your resume, you are probably pretty confident that the interview is going to go well…. up until the salary negotiation that is. How many people have been taught how to negotiate salary? I know that... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2011 • 31min

Dr. Anodea Judith

Please donate and help those in Japan! Thanks! Red Cross – Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Here in the Western Hemisphere, we tend to believe that we have all of the answers. We make ourselves feel that with our large brains, our frontal lobes and our fancy laboratories we can solve any sickness, illness... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2011 • 32min

Dr. Lawrence Krauss

Fact: Your body is comprised of matter from old stars. Fact: The universe is expanding. Fact: This week’s guest, Dr. Lawrence Krauss, is smart. Dr. Krauss is an American Theoretical Physicist who is Professor of Physics, Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration and Director of the Origins Project at the Arizona... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2011 • 28min

Tony Hsieh

First, we at Smart People Podcast wanted to say welcome! Many of you may be listening to us for the first time due to this week’s fantastic guest. If you want to expand your mind and hear all of our incredible interviews in the future, you can subscribe to us on iTunes here. Thanks for checking... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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