Sandra Magsamen is a multiple #1 New York Times bestselling author of WELCOME LITTLE ONE: A Love Letter To You, LOOKY LOOKY LITTLE ONE ON THE FARM: A Sweet, Interactive Seek and Find Adventure for Babies and Toddlers, and the new book SILLY SANTA: A Touch-and-Feel Holiday Joke Book Topics: - As a much beloved and best-selling children’s author with over 200 children’s and adult books, and multiple lifestyle brand partnerships, you really have become a household name. Why do you think your work s...
Dec 05, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Dinesh D’Souza has had a prominent career as a writer, scholar, and public intellectual, and has also become an award-winning filmmaker. Born in India, D’Souza came to the U.S. as an exchange student at the age of 18 and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College. Called one of the “top young public-policy makers in the country,” D’Souza quickly became known as a major force in public policy through his books, speeches, and films. He is the #1 bestselling author of the new book VINDICATING ...
Oct 21, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Steven Kotler is the Founder of the Flow Research Collective, one of the world's leading experts on Ultimate Human Performance, and #1 New York Times' bestselling author of Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think, Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work, The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance, Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World, The Future Is Faster Than Y...
Aug 30, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Carole Engle Avriett is the #1 bestselling author of Coffin Corner Boys: One Bomber, Ten Men, and Their Harrowing Escape from Nazi-Occupied France and the new book Marine Raiders: The True Story of the Legendary WWII Battalions Topics: - What got you interested in writing about military history, which is traditionally a man's penmanship? - Who are the Marine Raiders and how did you find out about them?
Aug 24, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Oliver Burkeman is the New York Times' bestselling author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and the new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Topics: - You likely saw the latest stats from the CDC saying the average human lifespan is down 1.5 years. This is not encouraging. What are your thoughts on this? - Given how little time we have left, what are your time management tips for us to make the best use? - How can people learn to prioritize...
Aug 17, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Hung Cao is a Virginia Senate candidate and bestselling author of the new book CALL ME AN AMERICAN: Refugee to Patriot - Lessons Learned for a Strong America. Topics: - You have an incredible story from the day you were born. Tell us about your early life and how you ended up here in the United States... - Are there any similarities between what we're seeing today and 1960's Vietnam and the Viet Cong? - Diversity in the Republican Party - Impact of getting Trump's endorsement and pulling off an ...
May 28, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Nick Searcy is best known for portraying Chief Deputy United States Marshal Art Mullen on FX's Justified . He also had a major role in the Tom Hanks-produced miniseries From the Earth to the Moon as Deke Slayton. He is the Director of GOSNELL: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer , producer/star of the documentary Capitol Punishment and The War on Truth , and author of the new book J USTIFY THIS: A Career without Compromise . He will be starring in the upcoming film REAGAN . Topics: - Wh...
May 13, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Jennifer Donnelly is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Winter Rose, The Wild Rose, The Tea Rose, A Northern Light, Revolution, the Waterfire Saga, A Northern Light, and the new book Beastly Beauty, which really flips the narrative. In Jennifer's version, the rebellious young woman is cursed to be a beast, and the charming thief is the beauty who can break the spell. Topics : - Journey - First book deal - Collaboration with Disney - Any other movies or shows in the works? - Today's ...
May 07, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Sy Montgomery is multiple #1 New York Times bestselling author of HOW TO BE A GOOD CREATURE: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals, THE GOOD PIG: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood, THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness, and the new book WHAT THE CHICKEN KNOWS: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird. She joins the show to discuss her writing process and journey, journalism and academic background, the joys of traveling with and for anim...
Mar 20, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Eric Blehm is the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of FEARLESS: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown, THE ONLY THING WORTH DYING FOR: How Eleven Green Berets Fought for a New Afghanistan, THE LAST SEASON, LEGEND: A Harrowing Story from the Vietnam War of One Green Beret's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines, and the new book THE DARKEST WHITE: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him. Topics : - J...
Mar 14, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 8
James L. Swanson is #1 New York Times bestselling author of MANHUNT: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer and Chasing Lincoln's Killer, and the new book THE DEERFIELD MASSACRE: A Surprise Attack, a Forced March, and the Fight for Survival in Early America. He is a Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Topics : - Walk us through your career and journey... from UCLA Law to writing historical nonfiction bestsellers. - How do you research your books? - Do you travel a lot or work from home? - Y...
Mar 09, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Joe Saul-Sehy is host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and co-author of the new book Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management. Topics: - What is modern money management? - What’s new and exciting—and actually worth your time—in financial apps and software? Web : www.joesaulsehy.com www.stackingbenjamins.com...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Tommy Breedlove is an Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events. Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S. At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational...
Feb 28, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Geoff Manaugh is a renowned futurist and Publisher of architecture blog BLDGBLOG; former editor at Dwell magazine, former Editor-in-Chief at Gizmodo, and a contributing editor at Wired; New York Times' bestselling author of A Burglar's Guide to the City and the new book Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine; He is Executive Producer of the #1 2023 Netflix film "We Have A Ghost.". His October 2018 horror story “Summerland,” also published by VICE, was optioned for film, as well,...
Feb 23, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 4
E.A. Aymar is a multiple Anthony Award-nominated and #1 bestselling author of No Home for Killers: A Thriller as well as the new book When She Left. He joins the show to discuss his writing journey, how he works from home, and writing from the perspectives of both male and female characters, and the necessity of representation without appropriation. Website : www.EAymarWrites.com
Feb 06, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Dr. Pierre Kory is a pulmonary and critical care medicine specialist and a former associate professor and chief of the Critical Care Service at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to COVID-19, he was an internationally renowned pioneer in the field of critical care ultrasonography, having served as Senior Editor of the award-winning textbook, Point of Care Ultrasound. He is the Co-founder, President & Chief Medical Officer of the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance. Having coauthored o...
Jan 19, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Adam and Naresh return with a new banter episode to kick off 2024! They discuss the future of office spaces and remote work, and share their predictions on the global economy, artificial intelligence, and technology. They cap off the episode with a breakdown of non-compete agreements and how to go about fighting them.
Jan 06, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Adam and Naresh return together for a special year-end banter episode where they discuss how well their year went, why Naresh won't homeschool his kids permanently, and what's in store for 2024!
Dec 31, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Scott McEwen is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History, which was turned into an Oscar winning adaptation film. He is also the bestselling author of American Sniper: Memorial Edition, Sniper Elite: One-Way Trip, and the new book Hell Week and Beyond: The Making of a Navy SEAL Topics: - How did you get to work on American Sniper? - Did you know it would become a worldwide hit, both print and film? - Can ...
Dec 25, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Bob Whitsitt is former President & General Manager of the Seattle SuperSonics and Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA where he won Executive of the Year, and the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. Whitsitt is known as "Trader Bob" for his penchant for making blockbuster deals. He is the author of the new book GAME CHANGER: An Insider's Story of the Sonics’ Resurgence, the Trail Blazers’ Turnaround, and the Deal that Saved the Seahawks. Topics: - How did you carve out a career in sports management? -...
Dec 21, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Jeneva Rose is a multiple #1 New York Times bestselling author, including her most famous book THE PERFECT MARRIAGE: A Completely Gripping Psychological Suspense. She also wrote One of Us Is Dead, and the new book You Shouldn't Have Come Here and new audiobook exclusive #CRIMETIME: An Audio Original, as well as the upcoming book Home Is Where the Bodies Are. Topics : - Journey - First published work - As the author of several blockbuster bestsellers, why did you decide to co-write #CrimeTime wit...
Dec 18, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Will Mercer is Co-founder & CEO of Noma Collective (formerly Umaya Village), the first remote work village for work from homers. Topics: - Tell us what inspired you to start Umaya Village... - Why Belize? - What's your target market of tenants? - How is this different from villages in Medellin, Costa Rica, Chiang Mai? Website : www.UmayaVillage.com...
Dec 16, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Major Scott A. Huesing is Executive Director of Save the Brave. He is a retired USMC Infantry Major with over 24 years of service, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer. His career spanned 10 deployments and he conducted operations in over 60 countries worldwide. During his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa he planned, led, and conducted hundreds of combat missions under some of the most austere and challenging conditions. He is the author of the book Echo i...
Dec 12, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Christine Platt is known as "The Afrominimalist", Managing Director for the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University, former Executive Director for Baldwin For The Arts, former Senior Policy Advisor for the US Department of Energy, and #1 bestselling author of THE STORY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: A Biography Book for New Readers, THE STORY OF HARRIET TUBMAN: A Biography Book for New Readers, and The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less. Catherine Wiggington Greene's f...
Dec 09, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 46
James Reston is the #1 bestselling author of Warriors of God: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in the Third Crusade and the new book The 19th Hijacker: A Novel. He joins us to walk us through his journey from star UNC soccer player to traveling around the world doing foreign policy work with the Army. Website : www.restonbooks.com...
Dec 06, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Robert Spencer is Director of Jihad Watch and multiple #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (And the Crusades), THE TRUTH ABOUT MUHAMMAD: Founder of the World's Most Intolerant Religion, and the new book EMPIRE OF GOD: How the Byzantines Saved Civilization. This is a special episode as the world is on the edge with various wars and terrorist attacks. Could World War III be on the horizon? Website : www.jihadwa...
Dec 01, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Chris Pilkerton is a former Cabinet member and head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), serving as acting administrator and general counsel. He is the co-author of Underserved: Harnessing the Principles of Lincoln's Vision for Reconstruction for Today's Forgotten Communities. Website : www.SBA.gov
Nov 14, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Ja'Ron Smith is Partner at Dentons Global Advisors Government Relations and co-author of UNDERSERVED: Harnessing the Principles of Lincoln's Vision for Reconstruction for Today's Forgotten Communities. He was Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump for the White House Domestic Policy Council and the Office of American Innovation. As a Deputy Assistant to the President, he spearheaded initiatives such as criminal justice reform, workforce development, opportunity zones, and others. Prior to hi...
Nov 03, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Jackson Shembekar is the author of The Crypto Kid: A Guide to Understanding the Basics of Crypto and the Mindset of a Successful Investor. He is the youngest portfolio manager in the world, managing crypto investments. He is also a student and former baseball pitcher at The University of Tampa. Website : www.thecryptokid.com...
Oct 22, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Dr. Carl Safina is the Founding President of the Safina Center, inaugural holder of the Carl Safina Endowed Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University, and host of the PBS series Saving the Ocean with Carl Safina. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of BEYOND WORDS: What Animals Think and Feel and the new book ALFIE & ME: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. Topics : - Walk us through your background and how you've become a leader in eco-trends... - What changes can p...
Oct 17, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 40
