The Danny Miranda Podcast

Dwarkesh Patel recounts the blog post that caught Jeff Bezos’s attention and the winding path from programming and writing to podcasting. They explore technological change, AI, nuclear risk, and which problems deserve urgent attention, along with the appeal of high-volatility talent and a challenge to pursue meaningful work sooner rather than later.

Nat Eliason recounts his plunge into crypto, including a costly coding mistake, a scam, and the anxiety that followed. He talks about turning that chaotic experience into a book, building a newsletter audience, and finding a sustainable relationship with writing. The conversation also wanders through literary role models, online fear, and why stepping away from the feed can make real life feel refreshingly vivid.

Codie Sanchez explores how unusual experiences can fuel curiosity, careers, and compelling content. She discusses building businesses, choosing the right business model, delegating, and turning an audience into opportunity. The conversation also wanders through storytelling, writing, burnout, fame, and what The Rock can teach us about grabbing attention.

Joshua Becker is the author of Becoming Minimalist. It's a blog, a book, and a newsletter - that boasts over 1,000,000 readers every month.  In this conversation, we spoke about how Joshua became a minimalist, how his work as a blogger had origins in theology, why creating happens after clearing space, jealousy, fame, and the first step you should take to minimalism. (0:00) Choosing Theology (4:08) Overcoming Fear (5:48) Youth Pastor (7:01) Knowing God (10:31) Impactful Comments (17:01) Pastor & Minimalism (19:03) Finding Meaning (24:42) Things That Matter (28:41) Creating With Meaning (32:42) Fame (37:03) Jealousy (42:28) 14 Years Ago (46:01) First Step (48:53) Success Stories (53:01) Creation (55:51) Reading (1:00:58) Impactful Quote Resources Joshua’s Website: BecomingMinimalist.com Joshua’s Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Things-That-Matter-Overcoming-Distraction/dp/B09C9SGRCT My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com 🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda

A lively conversation about building online, chasing design and beauty, and spotting the obsessions that keep you creating. They compare Austin’s relentless, maker-minded energy with New York, discuss the sudden rush of social media growth, and explore why surrounding yourself with ambitious people can change what feels normal.

Creator Andrew Murnane talks about leaving New York, building an online audience, and finding the courage to share his thoughts. The conversation explores old wounds, letting go of the past, navigating expectations, connection, flow, and what death might mean. He also reflects on helping others and learning to create without getting trapped by rules or fear of judgment.

Dulma Altan is a content creator. Her TikTok account has grown a loyal audience of almost 100,000 people (in one year) for her business breakdowns of women. In this conversation, we spoke about what it means to be a skillful human, how Dulma wants to be remembered, how to express your gifts, the ups and downs of creating, why she's been procrastinating her podcast, and why you should romanticize the present moment. (0:00) Discipline (9:20) Self-Love (11:50) Internal Intention (14:40) Women Founders (19:15) Qualifying Statements (22:10) Leaving Bubble (24:55) Skillful Human (27:40) Procrastinating Podcast (32:05) Downsides Of Audience (36:40) Positives of Creating (38:31) Looking At Yourself (45:01) How To Express Gift (51:20) Romanticize The Present Moment (1:00:12) Writing A Book (1:01:40) How To Be Remembered (1:03:58) Challenge Dulma's Links Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4khTBpy7e8YJuZGWhxb2o9?si=6549175ff3e940f8 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@iamdulma My Links 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda

Iman Gadzhi breaks down the machinery behind his social media surge, from an army of editors to a possible pivot toward more personal videos. He looks back on bullying, a painful autoimmune illness, and the marathon he ran on two weeks’ notice. The conversation also wanders through ambition, shifting power, loyalty, chess, and his search for a connection to the divine.

Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and learner. He's also a prolific creator. He writes a newsletter (The Pomp Letter) to over 225,000 people. He hosts The Pomp Podcast, where he's published over 1,000 episodes. He has also previously worked at Facebook.   In this conversation, we spoke about the following topics:   (0:00) Time  (3:35) Lessons From War  (9:06) Pomp’s Transition  (16:50) Core Skill  (19:00) Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg  (23:23) Leadership  (27:04) Military Skills  (30:04) Content  (34:35) Founder Traits  (38:18) Social Media  (45:02) Relationship  (50:15) Good Conversations  (52:40) Friends  (55:00) Betting On Yourself  (1:09:13) School  (1:15:40) Privacy  (1:18:50) The Future   Anthony's Links  Twitter: https://twitter.com/APompliano Newsletter: https://pomp.substack.com/ Podcast: https://www.anthonypompliano.com/podcast  My Links   🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view       🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda       📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda     🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure

Sahil Bloom traces his path from a high-pressure finance career to writing, and recalls the surreal moment he met Bill Gates, Tim Cook, and Warren Buffett. He discusses fame, insecurity, imposter syndrome, and finding a distinctive creative voice. The conversation also explores daily challenges, meditation, boredom, ice baths, and making time count.