No Mercy / No Malice: Acktivism
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/Acktivism/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2024•19 min
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice.
On Mondays, Prof G Markets breaks down what’s moving the capital markets, teaching the basics of financial literacy so you can build economic security.
Wednesdays, during Office Hours, Scott answers your questions about business, career, and life.
Thursdays, Scott has a conversation with a blue-flame thinker in the innovation economy.
And Scott closes the week on Saturdays with his Webby Award–winning newsletter, No Mercy / No Malice, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn.
To resist is futile…
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Episodes
Conversation with Julie Rice & Elizabeth Cutler — From SoulCycle to Peoplehood
Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, the co-founders of SoulCycle, join Scott to discuss their new business, Peoplehood — a guided group conversation practice designed to help people connect. We hear about everything from the entrepreneurial journey of building SoulCycle to how they’re facilitating “relational” wellness. Scott opens with his thoughts on the role of activist investors. Algebra of Happiness: be more mammal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 18, 2024•53 min•Ep. 283
Office Hours: The Future of AI in Search, How Scott Became a Professor at NYU, and Finding Balance Between Ambition and Contentment
Scott gives his thoughts on how AI will affect the future of search, specifically how selection and choice is a tax on consumers. He then advises a listener who wants to become an adjunct professor and shares the story of how he became a professor at NYU. He wraps up with advice to a teacher wondering how to strike the balance between contentment and wanting more. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 17, 2024•25 min
Prof G Markets: Carta and the Secondary Market, Bitcoin ETFs, and Scott’s 2024 Investment Strategy
Scott shares his thoughts on who stands to win and lose after the SEC’s approval of eleven bitcoin ETFs. He also discusses a scandal in the startup world and explains why there’s enormous opportunity in the secondary market. Finally, he breaks down his investment plans for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2024•50 min
No Mercy / No Malice: Peak Hollywood
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Jan 13, 2024•23 min
Conversation with Ian Bremmer — 2024’s Top Geopolitical Risks
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. These include the United States vs. itself, the Middle East on the brink, and the war in Ukraine on a path to being partitioned. Scott opens with his thoughts on why we need to rethink affirmative action. Algebra of Happiness: demonstrating sheer love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 282
Office Hours: American Teacher’s Shortage, Why You Shouldn’t Have a Side Hustle, and What to Do if Your Employer Wants to Defer Your Pay
Scott gives his thoughts on why he thinks there are teacher shortages in the U.S. and provides solutions to address the issue. He then discusses side hustles, specifically why they’re not a good idea. He wraps up with advice to a listener whose employer is asking them to defer their pay. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2024•17 min
Prof G Markets: Breaking Down 2024 Predictions + Audience Comments and Pushback
Scott and Ed discuss predictions for 2024 including Scott’s stock picks, OpenAI’s valuation, and the future of Youtube, Tiktok, Whatsapp, and GLP-1 drugs. They also discuss comments from the predictions livestream audience and address pushback on some of Scott’s takes. Finally, we hear 2024 predictions from our listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 08, 2024•44 min
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – ft. Tyler Denk of Beehiiv
Ed speaks with Tyler Denk, the founder and CEO of Beehiiv, a newsletter platform. They discuss Tyler’s background at Morning Brew, his thoughts on selling secondary shares, and dealing with personal loss while running a company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2024•38 min
No Mercy / No Malice: 2024 Predictions
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/2024-predictions/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 06, 2024•23 min
2024 Predictions
Scott goes through what he got right vs. wrong in 2023 and then shares his predictions for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 281
Office Hours: Why Don’t Companies Advertise on Explicit Sites? How to Negotiate Stock Options with an Employer, and How Scott Built a Public Speaking Career
Scott explores the potential for advertisers to promote their products on less favorable platforms such as pornography sites. He then discusses how to negotiate stock options with an employer. He wraps up with advice to a listener seeking to jumpstart their public speaking career, sharing insights from his own personal experience. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 03, 2024•16 min
No Mercy / No Malice: What We Leave Behind
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Dec 23, 2023•10 min
Conversations in Review: AI, Geopolitics, and Lifestyle Revelations
We’ve made it to our final episode of 2023! Please enjoy as we highlight a few of the blue flame thinkers who joined us on the pod this year. Episodes in order of guest appearances: Conversation with Mustafa Suleyman — The Proliferation of AI & the Next Wave of Technology The Promises and Perils of Neurotechnology – with Nita Farahany Behind the Scenes of SVB’s Collapse + A Vision for America — with Ro Khanna The State of Play: Markets, Economy, and Ukraine & China’s Growing Power, US Diplomacy,...
Dec 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 280
Office Hours: How Much Should I Spend on Marketing? When Your Colleagues are Getting Poached, and Talking to Teens About Their Futures
Scott gives entrepreneurial marketing advice, speaking as to why startups should focus on creating an exceptional product over spending on marketing. He then discusses how to deal with management teams within your company when employees keep getting poached. He wraps up by advising a listener who is speaking to their nephew’s high school class about their career path in entrepreneurship. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Dec 20, 2023•15 min
Prof G Markets: Epic Defeats Google, Ohtani’s Dodgers Contract, and Argentina Devalues the Peso
Scott shares his thoughts on why Google lost Epic’s lawsuit, while Apple was able to win in a similar case. He then discusses what it means to devalue a currency, and whether or not Argentina can turn its economy around. Finally, he breaks down the largest sports contract in history, and explains what working professionals can learn from it when it comes time to negotiate compensation. Have a prediction for 2024? Send us a voice recording at [email protected] Learn more about your ad ch...
Dec 18, 2023•41 min
No Mercy / No Malice: Prof G Person of the Year
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Dec 16, 2023•22 min
Conversation with Dr. Peter Attia — The Pillars of Healthspan and Longevity
Dr. Peter Attia, the founder of Early Medical and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, joins Scott to discuss how to live a healthier life, specifically from a physical, cognitive, and emotional perspective. Scott opens with his thoughts on Google losing an antitrust case, why Macy’s is up for sale, and why higher education institutions need to draw a line. Algebra of Happiness: when not to make decisions. P.S. You can access Scott’s free bra...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 279
Office Hours: Cause-Related Marketing, Why Young People Should Get to a City, and How to Talk to Your Boss About Career Development
Scott discusses the trends around cause-based marketing, speaking as to why companies should avoid making statements on social issues. He then gives advice to a listener wondering whether to move to a bigger city for career opportunities. He wraps up with his thoughts on navigating conversations about career goals and aspirations with a manager, particularly when aiming to advance to their position. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Dec 13, 2023•19 min
Prof G Markets: Bitcoin’s Rally, Elon’s xAI Fundraising, and Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian
Scott breaks down his wins and loses amid crypto’s bull market this year. He also shares his thoughts on the state of the airline industry and whether or not Hawaiian Airlines could make a good merger arbitrage trade. Finally, he and Ed discuss why Elon Musk needs to raise $1 billion for his AI company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023•40 min
No Mercy / No Malice: Firewater
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Dec 09, 2023•20 min
Conversation with Dan Senor — A Look at Israel’s Leadership, Response to the War, and Cultural Traditions
Dan Senor, a former White House foreign policy advisor and the bestselling author of “The Genius Of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World,” joins Scott to discuss the global response we’ve seen thus far from the war in Israel. Scott opens with his thoughts on consolidation. Algebra of Happiness: caring for others. P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile at profgcourse.com/pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Dec 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 278
Office Hours: Advice to a First-Time Home Buyer, Why did The Prof G Pod Leave Spotify in 2022?, and Putting Yourself out there After a Breakup
Scott gives advice to a listener looking to buy a home for the first time and shares his thoughts on where mortgage rates are headed. He then discusses why he decided to pull The Prof G Pod from Spotify back in 2022, and then returned a year later. He wraps up with his thoughts on how to get back out there after a breakup. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 06, 2023•21 min
Prof G Markets: Goldman and Apple Part Ways, Shein and Temu, and Charlie Munger’s Legacy
Scott shares his thoughts on the contradicting narratives around Goldman and Apple’s partnership. He also discusses the fast fashion industry and its externalities. Finally, he takes a look at Charlie Munger’s legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 04, 2023•42 min
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – ft. Ryan Petersen of Flexport
Ed speaks with Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a supply chain management company. They discuss logistics, the company’s $8 billion valuation, finding fame as an entrepreneur, and how Ryan thinks about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 03, 2023•43 min
No Mercy / No Malice: Mammon
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Dec 02, 2023•18 min
Conversation with Mike Birbiglia — On Storytelling, Mortality, and Fatherhood
Mike Birbiglia, a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor, joins Scott to discuss his approach to storytelling, and how he thinks about mortality, comedy, and fatherhood. Follow Mike on Instagram, @birbigs. His latest special, The Old Man & the Pool, is out now on Netflix. Scott opens with his thoughts on the second-order effects that might follow the Sam Altman debacle. He also shares why he wants Shein to have a successful IPO. Algebra of Happiness: Less is more. P.S. You can access Scott’s...
Nov 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 277
Office Hours: The Lab-Grown Diamond Boom, Investment in Women’s Sports, and Deciding Whether to Quit Your Job
Scott gives his thoughts on the diamond market, specifically how the rise in lab-grown diamonds has affected the industry. He then discusses why women’s sports are a good investment and whether he’d invest in an athlete representation agency. He wraps up with advice to an investment banker planning to quit his job to travel the world. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2023•20 min
Prof G Markets: Scott’s Nine Businesses
Scott tells the story of his career in entrepreneurship, from starting a video rental company before business school, to going public with Red Envelope, to founding Prof G Media. He shares what was most meaningful about those experiences, and what was most surprising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2023•54 min
No Mercy / No Malice: The Line
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Nov 25, 2023•22 min