The Wise Unknown
The Wise Unknown
Some of the country’s most revered actors, activists, authors, and spiritual guides introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–then elicits the life lessons, palpable delights, and funny stories of these refreshingly unrefined, unknown gurus.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 26, 2023 • 40min
Adam Grant and Bernard Chang
Beloved work guru Adam Grant introduces Courtney to the graduate instructor that changed everything for him.
Oct 19, 2023 • 38min
Samin Nosrat and Twilight Greenaway
Courtney talks to chef Samin Nosrat, who unabashedly pursued the limelight, and her often prophetic bestie, journalist Twilight Greenaway, who has consistently shied away from it.
Oct 12, 2023 • 39min
W.Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy
W. Kamau Bell introduces Courtney to Dwayne Kennedy, a favorite comedian of people like Marc Maron and Chris Rock - so why hasn’t Dwayne ever “made it big?”
Oct 5, 2023 • 2min
Introducing 'The Wise Unknown'
Some of the country’s favorite actors, activists, and authors introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–then elicits the life lessons, palpable delights, and funny stories of these refreshingly unrefined, ‘wise unknowns’.
