The Danny Miranda Podcast

Ryan Duey, cofounder of Plunge, talks about his remarkable journey starting the company during the pandemic. Topics include near-death experiences in Thailand, the significance of synchronicities, the evolution of the float tank experience, the impact of 'Who Dies' by Stephen Levine, building trust and ethical partnership, and the power of criticism and embracing difficulty.

David Rosenthal is a podcaster and host of Acquired – a podcast that details the stories of the world's most successful companies. 0:00 Intro 1:24 Ed Zschau’s High Impact Entrepreneurship 7:20 Tim Ferriss Guest Lecturer 9:50 David’s Senior Thesis 12:41 The Skill Of Recall 16:00 What Has David Learned From Parents? 20:00 VC & Hollywood 28:01 First Sponsor Of Acquired 37:58 4 Segments Of Audience 42:08 Taylor Swift 43:52 Does David Feel Guilty For Privilege? 46:00 Why David Was Not A Good Student 51:00 Perception Of Content 53:13 The Bar Rising 55:41 Name Change (“Acquired” To “Adapting”) 59:03 Parenting & Relationships 1:21:12 Why Is David So Smiley? 1:27:31 Mediums 1:34:02 Rising Tides Of Podcasting 1:37:00 Business Celebrities 1:39:55 Water Sees Its Own Level 1:47:53 Challenge David’s Podcast Acquired: https://www.acquired.fm Twitter: https://twitter.com/djrosent My Links  🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda

Chris Hutchins talks about building meaningful connections through podcasting, keeping a long relationship thriving, and questioning assumptions about how life should work. He traces his path from startups and Lyft driving to finding work he loves, and shares how curiosity, teaching, and sharing what you learn can open unexpected doors.

Grace Smith is an entrepreneur and hypnotherapist. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Freedom (5:45) Dealing With Fatigue (8:20) Fearful Of Going Bankrupt (10:34) Raising Consciousness Virtually (13:25) Why Hypnotherapy & Where To Start (18:31) Generational Trauma (22:00) Spontaneous Past Life Regressions (29:02) Why Does Pain Transform Us? (33:21) Identifying What’s Holding Us Back (39:32) Following Advice Vs. Following Yourself (45:31) The Right Timing (50:02) Catching Beliefs (54:00) Clean And Clear Energy (1:05:35) Challenge Grace's Links App: https://getgrace.com/app/ Website: https://gracesmith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv My Links 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda

David Senra talks about following his obsessions, building a podcast through years of reading, and meeting Charlie Munger. They explore business, belief, focus, and the freedom to shape your own days, alongside parenting, family influence, and breaking generational patterns. Edwin Land’s inventive career and the power of meaningful connections also enter the conversation.

Polina Marinova Pompliano explores the hidden genius in everyday people, from the creative sparks behind great writing to the relationship skills that make powerful interviews possible. She shares stories about parenting on little sleep, learning from failure, facing uncertainty, and leaving a secure career to bet on herself. Plus, they dig into discipline, online writing, and why it can pay to feel like an outsider.

Mark Sisson shares how endurance sports taught him to embrace discomfort, and why letting go of one dream can open the door to another. He revisits the blog that sparked Primal Kitchen’s rise, reflects on parenting and staying curious, and explains how spotting a gap in footwear inspired his latest venture with his son.

Entrepreneur Nicholas Crown explores the impact of insecurities, the pursuit of happiness beyond financial success, and the power of visualization in creating a dream life. They also discuss the importance of being authentically playful, finding spiritual fulfillment, and taking responsibility for achieving big ideas. The podcast concludes with insights on leveraging technology, breaking down big ideas, and believing in one's potential.

Robert Greene reflects on 13 years of meditation, the surprising strength built by sitting with boredom, and why empathy matters to both writing and understanding people. He discusses the stroke that brought death into sharp focus, success as freedom, and choosing meaningful experiences over money. Plus, he shares what keeps his books resonating and what young writers often miss.

Adam Von Rothfelder, founder of Strong Coffee Company, speaks about his abusive childhood, the shortness of life, pain leading to discovery, and the origins of his company. Topics include validation, parenting, discovering what you want, and the meaning of greatness.