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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pigtim.blog
Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

Episodes

#626: Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport

Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport | Brought to you by  Maui Nui Venison  wildly delicious venison,  Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement. Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.&n...

Oct 05, 20222 hr 41 minEp. 626

#625: Dr. John Krystal — All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever

Dr. John Krystal — All Things Ketamine, The Most Comprehensive Podcast Episode Ever | Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Helix Sleep  premium mattresses, and Allform  premium, modular furniture.  Dr. John Krystal is the Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Professor of Translational Research; Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Psychology; Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University; and Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health ...

Sep 29, 20224 hr 54 minEp. 625

#624: Rolf Potts — The Vagabond’s Way, Tactics for Immersive Travel, Pilgrimages and Psychogeography, Empathy Machines, Full-Throated Love, The Slow Sense of Smell, Lessons from Thích Nhất Hạnh, Falling Upward, and More

Rolf Potts — The Vagabond’s Way, Tactics for Immersive Travel, Pilgrimages and Psychogeography, Empathy Machines, Full-Throated Love, The Slow Sense of Smell, Lessons from Thích Nhất Hạnh, Falling Upward, and More | Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Vuori  comfortable and durable performance apparel,   and   Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating . More on all three below. Rolf Potts ( @rolfpot...

Sep 27, 20222 hr 40 minEp. 624

#623: In Case You Missed It: August 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved si...

Sep 27, 202242 minEp. 623

#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More

A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More | Brought to you by Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Wealthfront ‘s high-yield savings account, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business. More on all three below. Technologist, serial entrepreneur, world-class investor, self-experime...

Sep 23, 20222 hr 33 minEp. 622

#621: UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Fundamentals of Real Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, How He’s Handled Bullies, Breathing Techniques for Increasing Stamina and Endurance, The Art of Personal Reinvention, and Cultivating the Practice of Prayer

UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Fundamentals of Real Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, How He’s Handled Bullies, Breathing Techniques for Increasing Stamina and Endurance,The Art of Personal Reinvention, and Cultivating the Practice of Prayer | Brought to you by  Maui Nui Venison wildly delicious venison, LinkedIn Jobs  recruitment platform with 800M+ users, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten ( @BasRuttenMMA ) ...

Sep 14, 20222 hr 21 minEp. 621

#620: Dr. Gabor Maté — The Myth of Normal, Metabolizing Anger, Processing Trauma, and Finding the Still Voice Within

Dr. Gabor Maté — The Myth of Normal, Metabolizing Anger, Processing Trauma, and Finding the Still Voice Within | Brought to you by Tommy John premium underwear, Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and ButcherBox  premium meats delivered to your door. Dr. Gabor Maté ( @DrGaborMate ) is a renowned speaker and bestselling author, highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics that includes addiction, stress, and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written sever...

Sep 07, 20222 hr 37 minEp. 620

#619: Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy — LSD Microdosing, Classical Psychedelics vs. Ketamine, Science and Speed in New Zealand, Placebo Options, and The Infinite Possibilities of Studying Mind-Altering Compounds

Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy — LSD Microdosing, Classical Psychedelics vs. Ketamine, Science and Speed in New Zealand, Placebo Options, and The Infinite Possibilities of Studying Mind-Altering Compounds Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Auckland in 2005 after which he joined the newly established Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre as a postdoctoral fellow. While at Cardiff, he started research work with psychedelics in 2011 in collabora...

Sep 02, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 619

#618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream

Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream | Brought to you by   Wealthfront 's high-yield savings account,   Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business .  More on all three below. Roelo...

Aug 31, 20222 hr 13 minEp. 618

#617: In Case You Missed It: July 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved si...

Aug 27, 20221 hrEp. 617

#616: Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant

Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant | Brought to you by  LinkedIn Marketing Solutions  marketing platform with 800M+ users ,   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  Allform  premium, modular furniture. More on all three below. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, e...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 616

#615: Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Matcha Benefits, and More

Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Matcha Benefits, and More | Brought to you by  Levels  real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and LMNT  electrolyte supplement. More on all three below. Andrew Weil,...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 615

#614: Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More

Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More | Brought to you by MANSCAPED  premium grooming products, 80,000 Hours   free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world, and Helix Sleep  premium mattresses.  Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to sit down with...

Aug 11, 20222 hr 11 minEp. 614

#613: Russ Roberts on Lessons from F.A. Hayek and Nassim Taleb, Decision-Making Insights from Charles Darwin, The Dangers of Scientism, Wild Problems in Life and the Decisions That Define Us, Learnings from the Talmud, The Role of Prayer, and The Journey to Transcendence

Russ Roberts on Lessons from F.A. Hayek and Nassim Taleb, Decision-Making Insights from Charles Darwin, The Dangers of Scientism, Wild Problems in Life and the Decisions That Define Us, Learnings from the Talmud, The Role of Prayer, and The Journey to Transcendence | Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and Pique premium pu’er tea crystals. More on all three below. Rus...

Aug 05, 20222 hr 58 minEp. 613

#612: Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, Tools for Beating Stress and Overwhelm, AI Scenarios, High-Impact Books, and How to Save the World and Be an Agent of Change

Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, Tools for Beating Stress and Overwhelm, AI Scenarios, High-Impact Books, and How to Save the World and Be an Agent of Change | Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs  recruitment platform with 800M+ users, Vuori  comfortable and durable performance apparel, and Theragun  percussive muscle therapy devices. More on all three below. William MacAskill ( @willmacaskill ) is an associate professor in philosophy at the Univer...

Aug 02, 20222 hr 45 minEp. 612

#611: Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities

Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities | Brought to you by   Wealthfront  automated investing,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement ,  and   Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating .  More on all three below. Liv Boeree ( @Liv_Boeree ) is one of the UK’s most successful poker players, winning both European Poker Tour...

Jul 28, 20222 hr 39 minEp. 611

#610: The Life-Extension Episode — Dr. Matt Kaeberlein on The Dog Aging Project, Rapamycin, Metformin, Spermidine, NAD+ Precursors, Urolithin A, Acarbose, and Much More

The Life-Extension Episode — Dr. Matt Kaeberlein on The Dog Aging Project, Rapamycin, Metformin, Spermidine, NAD+ Precursors, Urolithin A, Acarbose, and Much More | Brought to you by  Levels  real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  LMNT  electrolyte supplement. More on all three below. Dr. Matt Kaeberlein  ( @mkaeberlein ) is a professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the Univer...

Jul 27, 20222 hr 28 minEp. 610

#609: In Case You Missed It: June 2022 Recap of “The Tim Ferriss Show”

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved si...

Jul 24, 202246 minEp. 609

#608: Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine (Recap and Predictions), The Machiavelli of Maryland, Best Books to Understand Geopolitics, The Battles for Free Speech on Social Media, Metaverse Challenges, and More

Tim Ferriss and Noah Feldman on The War in Ukraine (Recap and Predictions), The Machiavelli of Maryland, Best Books to Understand Geopolitics, The Battles for Free Speech on Social Media, Metaverse Challenges, and More | Brought to you by MANSCAPED premium grooming products, Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement , and Allform  premium, modular furniture. More on all three below. I rarely cover current events on this podcast, but this is a new experiment. To avoid overwhelm...

Jul 21, 20222 hr 49 minEp. 608

#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allure of Toto Toilets, The Future of Duolingo, and How to Stand Out in Your Career

Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 800M+ users.  Luis von Ahn ( @LuisvonAhn ) is an entrepreneur and consulting professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who is considered one of the pioneers of crowdsourcing. He is known for co-inventing CAPTCHAs, being a MacArthur fellow, and selling two companies to Google in his twenties. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Duolingo , a lan...

Jul 13, 20222 hr 1 minEp. 607

#606: Balaji S. Srinivasan — 5-10-Year Predictions, How to Start a New Country, Society-as-a-Service (SaaS), Bitcoin Maximalism, Memetic Warfare, How Prices Are Born, Moral Flippenings, The One Commandment, and The Power of Missionary over Mercenary

Brought to you by  Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business.  Balaji S. Srinivasan  ( @balajis ) is an angel investor and entrepreneur. Formerly the CTO of Coinbase and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, he was also the co-founder of Earn.com ( acquired b...

Jul 04, 20223 hr 24 minEp. 606

#605: Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances, Synthetic vs. Natural Options, Microdosing, 5-MeO-DMT, The “Drunken Monkey” Hypothesis, Timothy Leary’s Legacy, and More

Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances, Synthetic vs. Natural Options, Microdosing, 5-MeO-DMT, The “Drunken Monkey” Hypothesis, Timothy Leary’s Legacy, and More | Brought to you by   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement   and  5-Bullet Friday , my very own email newsletter. More on both below. Welcome to  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers, to tease out the...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 605

#604: Master Investor Ed Thorp on How to Think for Yourself, Mental Models for the Second Half of Life, How to Be Inner-Directed, How Basic Numeracy Is a Superpower, and The Dangers of Investing Fads

Brought to you by Wealthfront  automated investing, Vuori  comfortable and durable performance apparel , and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating . Edward O. Thorp  ( @edwardothorp ) is the author of the bestseller  Beat the Dealer , which transformed the game of blackjack. His subsequent book,  Beat the Market , coauthored with Sheen T. Kassouf, influenced securities markets around the globe. He is also the author of  ...

Jun 28, 20222 hr 34 minEp. 604

#603: In Case You Missed It: May 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved si...

Jun 24, 202252 minEp. 603

#602: Legendary Comedian Bill Burr — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features   my interview with Bill Burr from my 2017 TV Show  Fear{less} . The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to teach you to fear  less , not to be fearless. Fear{less}  features in-depth, long-form co...

Jun 23, 20221 hrEp. 602

#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose

Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs  recruitment platform with 770M+ users , Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating . Jack Kornfield  ( @JackKornfield ) trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the...

Jun 22, 20222 hr 55 minEp. 601

#600: Jason Portnoy of PayPal, Palantir, and More — Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, Healing Wounds, Escaping Shame Cycles, and Books to Change Your Life

Brought to you by  LinkedIn Marketing Solutions  marketing platform with ~770M users ,   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business.  Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author  Jason Portnoy  began his career at PayPal, working closely with technology icons like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Reid Hoffman. He served as the ...

Jun 15, 20222 hr 26 minEp. 600

#599: New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert

New Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert | Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement,  Helix Sleep  premium mattresses, and Allform  premium, modular furniture. More on all three below. Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is usually my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This epi...

Jun 08, 20222 hr 18 minEp. 599

#598: Primatologist Isabel Behncke on Play, Sexual Selection, and Lessons from Following Bonobos for 3,000 Kilometers in the Jungles of Congo

Brought to you by LMNT  electrolyte supplement, Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Headspace  easy-to-use app with guided meditations . Isabel Behncke  ( @IsabelBehncke ) is a field primatologist and applied evolutionary ethologist who studies social behavior in animals (including humans) to understand our urgent challenges with each other and the planet. Isabel grew up at the foothills of the Andes mountains in Chile, where she developed a life-long...

Jun 01, 20222 hr 15 minEp. 598

#597: Morgan Fallon — 10 Years on the Road with Anthony Bourdain, 9 Emmy Nominations, Lessons from Michael Mann, Adventures with Steven Rinella, High Standards, Wisdom from West Virginia, and More

Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement ,   Helix Sleep  premium mattresses, and Gravity  weighted blankets. Morgan Fallon  ( @diamondmofallon ) is a nine-time-Emmy-nominated executive producer, director, and cinematographer. He was born and raised in New England and studied film at Emerson College in Boston. After graduating, he spent three years working for his mentor, director Michael Mann, and in 2007, he began a long-term work...

May 27, 20223 hr 41 minEp. 597