Amazon Music •  Apple Podcasts •  Spotify • Overcast • Wondery

2024

October 5: David Kessler on Finding Meaning in Grief and Practicing the Art of Memento Mori

October 2: Brigid Delaney’s Life Changing Year of Living Like a Stoic

September 28: Wright Thompson on Untangling Myth from History in America

September 25: Wright Thompson on Reckoning with the South’s Buried Secrets

September 21: Scott Galloway on Intergenerational Theft and Why Stoicism is Important for Young Men

September 18: Timm Chiusano on Courage, Creativity, and Finding Your Purpose in the Corporate World

September 14: Francis Ford Coppola Opens Up About How Philosophy Has Inspired His Life and Career

September 11: How High Risk-Takers Are Shaping Our World | Nate Silver

September 7: Turn The Tables | Billy Oppenheimer Asks Ryan Holiday About His Writing Evolution and Creative Fulfillment

September 4: Richard Dawkins’ Perspective on Faith, Philosophy, and the Layers of Human Existence

August 31: The New Age of Media Manipulation | Renée DiResta

August 28: Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta

August 24: Political Leadership Lessons From Mayor G.T. Bynum & Rusty Bailey

August 21: Why Amanda Knox Turned To Stoicism After Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder

August 17: Be An Everyday Person | Coach Buzz Williams

August 14: Coach Buzz Williams’ Playbook for Mentorship and Motivation

August 10: Chasing Olympic Gold with Stoic Virtues | Greg Harden, Kate Courtney, & Chris Bosh

August 7: The History of American Bookshops (From Benjamin Franklin to The Painted Porch) | Evan Friss

August 3: Unlocking Self-Discovery Through Shadow Work Journaling | Keila Shaheen

July 31: Patrick Dempsey on Ethical Dilemmas, Being of Service, and Embracing Stoicism

July 27: Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling

July 24: Stoicism for Turbulent Times (and Divisive Politics) | History of Rome Podcaster Mike Duncan on Political Parallels

July 20: How Patrick Dempsey Applies Stoicism in Acting and Race Car Driving

July 17: The Key Media Strategies for Maximum Impact | Gary Vaynerchuck

July 13: The Price of Integrity | Jordan Harbinger

July 10: What We Can Learn From The Rich And Famous | Jordan Harbinger

July 6: Living With Justice: Will Guidara Interviews Ryan Holiday

July 3: Discovering The Formula For True Happiness | Max Joseph (Pt. 2)

June 29: Storytelling In A Competitive Content World | Max Joseph (Pt. 1)

May 11: Optimizing Your Relationship With Money | Bill Perkins

May 8: Choose To Become Your Best | Paul Rabil PT2

May 4: Mastering High Performance | Paul Rabil PT1

May 1: The Ordinary Brilliance Of President Harry S. Truman | David Roll

April 24: Why Everything is F*cked | Mark Manson

April 20: Self-Reliance and the Confidence in Trusting Your Inner Wisdom | Mark Matousek

April 13: Why You Should Run Towards Your Fear | Martha McSally PT2

April 10: Politics, Empowerment, And Never Giving Up | Senator Martha McSally PT 1

April 6: How To Be A Supercommunicator | Charles Duhigg

April 3: Solving The Epidemic of Mental Illness Caused By Social Media | Jonathan Haidt

March 30: Finding Purpose In An Abandoned Ghost Town | Brent Underwood

March 27: Finding Enough, Getting Sober, and Improving Your Life | Sam Parr PT 2

March 23: Balancing Purpose and Profit | Sam Parr PT 1

March 20: How to be an Honorable Leader and Combat Imposter Syndrome | Admiral Bill McRaven

March 16: Seasonality and Understanding Pseudo-Productivity | Cal Newport PT 2

March 13: Slow Productivity and Anticipating Consequences | Cal Newport PT 1

March 9: Changing the World with Civility and the Core of Stoicism | Alexandra Hudson

March 6: Why Reflection is a Super Power | Lt Colonel Mike Erwin

February 28: Why Humans are Wired for Status, Not Happiness | Morgan Housel PT 2

February 24: The Curse Of Success | Morgan Housel PT 1

February 17: Mick Mulroy on the Beauty of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and the Collective Need For Philosophy

February 14: Colin Elliott On The Art Of Navigating Lessons From History To The Modern World

February 10: Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 2)

February 7: Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 1)

February 3: Dr. Michael Gervais On The Extension Of Stoicism In Modern Times (Pt 2)

January 31: Dr. Michael Gervais on Not Caring What People Think and the Future of Stoicism (Pt 1)

January 27: Adam Nicolson On The Rule Of Philosophy & Greek Mythology

January 26: You Have To Look This Way | Focus On The Present Moment

January 24: Tim Ferriss On Generosity And Dealing With Difficult People (Pt 2)

January 20: Tim Ferriss on Making Better Decisions and Solving Problems (Pt 1)

January 17: Chip Conley on Finding Contentment and Embracing Our Achievements

January 13: Kermit Roosevelt III on Theodore Roosevelt And Cultural Movements (PT 2)

January 10: Kermit Roosevelt III on Theodore Roosevelt and the Collapse of Honor (PT 1)

January 6: Christina Pazsitzky, Tom Segura, Whitney Cummings, Drew Michael, Pete Holmes, and Katherine Blanford on Comedy and Philosophy

January 3: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Seven Tools for Life

2023

December 30: Rob Dyrdek, Rick Rubin, Alexander Ludwig, Whitney Cummings, Nate Boyer, And Arnold Schwarzenegger On the power of discipline And Dealing With Failure

December 27: Matthew McConaughey, Greg Harden, Morgan Wade, Casey Neistat & Dr. Samantha Boardman On Creating Better Habits in 2024

December 23: YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal on Productivity and Essentialism (PT 2)

December 20: YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal on Productivity and Essentialism

December 16: Dr. Becky Kennedy on the Stoic Art of Emotional Regulation (and Raising Great Kids)

December 13: Shane Parrish on Defining Identity and the Path to Wisdom (PT 2)

December 9: Shane Parrish on Finding Clarity and Making Better Decisions (Pt 1)

December 6: Kate Flannery on the Rise and Fall of American Apparel (PT 2)

December 2: Kate Flannery on the Rise and Fall of American Apparel (PT 1)

November 29: Whitney Cummings on Finding Inspiration and Being Relentlessly Present (Pt 2)

November 25: Whitney Cummings on Routines, Creating Great Art, and Addiction (Pt 1)

November 22: Timothy Denevi on the Power of Reading and Learning from the Past (Part 2)

November 19: Epictetus - Discourses Pt. 4: On Progress

November 18: Timothy Denevi on Hunter S Thompson and the Art of Journalism (Part 1)

November 15: Steven Pressfield On Work Without Attachments (Part 2)

November 11: Steven Pressfield On Work Without Attachments (Part 1)

November 8: Adam Kinzinger On Doing The Unexpected And Freeing Ourselves From Fear

November 4: Morgan Wade On Sticking To The Routine

October 28: Adam Grant On Hidden Potential And Measuring Yourself Against Yourself

October 25: Dr. Peter Attia On The Philosophy and Quality Of Life (Part 2)

October 21: Dr. Peter Attia On The Philosophy and Quality Of Life (Part 1)

October 18: Steven Rinella On Rockhounding, Stoic Wisdom & Controlling The Process

October 14: Arnold Schwarzenegger On Finding Ways To Be Useful

October 11: Tom Segura On Career, Comedy, And Craziness

October 7: Tom Segura On Honing The Craft of Comedy

October 4: Nate Boyer On Developing Perseverance And Asking For Help

September 30: Nate Boyer On Striving For Excellence In Everything

September 27: Heather Cox Richardson On What History Teaches Us About Fighting The Dark Energy Of The Human Soul

September 23: Jake Seliger On Cancer, Acceptance, And The Gift Of Life

September 20: Sid Stockdale On The Stoic Legacy Of His Father, Admiral James Stockdale

September 18: This Is What Leaders | On Handling Haters

September 18: This Is What Leaders Do | On Handling Haters

September 16: James Outman On Why Baseball Is Stoicism

September 13: Adrian Grenier On Recovering From Being Famous

September 9: Adrian Grenier On How Turning To Philosophy Saved His Life

September 6: Brad Stulberg On Mastering Change With Science And Stoicism

September 2: Rainn Wilson On How His Deepest Struggles Led To His Best Roles

August 30: Rainn Wilson On Stoicism’s Role In The Spiritual Revolution

August 27: Epictetus - Discourses Pt. 3: On Being Sprung From God

August 26: Christina Pazsitzky On Appreciating The Miraculousness Of Existence

August 23: Christina Pazsitzky On Teaching Comedians Philosophy

August 19: Paul Kix On The Civil Rights Movement And What It Means To Be Courageous

August 16: Coach Greg Harden On The Mindset Of Champions

August 9: Kevin Rose On Staying Healthy With Entrepreneurship, Zen Buddhism, And Being Vulnerable

August 5: Leonard Mlodinow On The Poetry, Power, And Beautiful Challenge Of Physics

August 2: Ann Wroe On The Real Story Of Pontius Pilate, And His Connection To Stoicism

July 26: Lt. David Carey On Surviving a Vietnamese POW Camp With Admiral James Stockdale

July 22: Austin Kleon On Maintaining Healthy Habits, Growing As Parents, And Interrogating The Stoic Virtues

July 19: Professor Martha Nussbaum On Humanity's Obligation To Protect Animal Rights

July 16: Epictetus - Discourses Pt. 2: On Preserving Character

July 15: Casey Neistat On The Purpose That Parenthood Gives You

July 12: Melinda Moyer On Changing The World By Raising Curious Kids

July 8: Rachel Hollis On Learning From The Worst Moments, Measuring Success, And Doing Your Best

July 5: Andrew Wehrman On Why It Is Crucial To Study Pandemics Of The Past

July 1: Garland Robinette On The Stoic Principle That Shapes His Incredible Life

June 28: Susan Sauve Meyer On Becoming A Better Person With Aristotle

June 24: Sam Gwynne On Progress, War, And Zeppelins

June 21: Brett Crozier On Bravery, Impossible Decisions And What It Takes To Be A Leader

June 17: Matthew McConaughey On The Art Of Livin’

June 14: Matthew McConaughey On His Greenlights Philosophy, His Roadtrip Course And Feeling Gratitude For Life

June 10: Troy Baker On How Stoicism Helps Him Be A Better Actor And Father

June 7: Peter Singer On Being Part Of The Solution

June 4: Cicero On The Paradox Of The Rich Man

June 3: Wright Thompson On The Costs Of Greatness Throughout History

May 31: Stephen A. Smith On Debating, Working, And Living With Authenticity

May 30: This is The Most Expensive Thing | The Best Stoic Insights On Raising Kids

May 27: Tim Urban On Procrastination, Changing Habits, And Slow Improvement

May 24: David von Drehle On The Pursuit Of A Good And Meaningful LIfe

May 20: Renée Mauborgne On Blue Oceans, Disruption, And Succeeding By Being Yourself

May 17: General Ty Seidule On Our Responsibility To Study, Understand And Grapple With History

May 16: Handle What You Control First | The Best Stoic Insights On Raising Kids

May 13: MMA Legend Frank Shamrock On Conquering The Ego and Developing Honor

May 10: Gretchen Rubin On The Power Of Exploring Your Senses

May 7: Ryan And Guy Raz On Controlling Only What You Can

May 6: Kevin Kelly On The Courage It Takes To Live Your Own Life

May 3: Jason Singer Of Michigander On The Reality Of Being A Rock Star

April 29: Actor Alexander Ludwig on How Stoicism Helped Him Get Sober

April 26: Rachel Hollis on Empathy and Emotional Acceptance

April 22: Sarah Bakewell on Humanism and The Power of Connection

April 19: Comedian Katherine Blanford on Laughing At Life

April 15: Molly Bloom on Trusting the Process and Making Daily Progress

April 12: Timothy Egan on Extremism and Fear

April 9: Seneca on Being

April 8: Author Philipp Meyer on Channeling History, Philosophy and Failure into Art

April 5: Edith Hall on Aristotelian Ethics, Intention, and Human Decency

April 2: Ryan Holiday on The Art and Stoicism of Digital Marketing

April 1: Lori Gottlieb on Changing Your Life by Changing the Story

March 29: Wes Larson on Respecting the Awesome Power of Nature

March 26: Cicero on The Paradox of the Fool

March 25: Zach Braff on Healing and Helping with Art and Stoicism

March 22: Steve Scott on Winning in Life

March 19: Seneca on Conquering the Conqueror

March 18: Rob Dyrdek on the Power of Living With Intention

March 15: Bozoma Saint John on the Power of Embracing Memento Mori

March 11: Carli Lloyd on Fueling Greatness with Discipline

March 8: Dr. Shadi Bartsch on Eastern vs. Western Philosophy

March 4: Rick Rubin on The Creative Act Part Two

March 1: Rick Rubin on The Creative Act Part One

February 25: William D. Cohan on Power, Ego, and the Imperial CEO

February 22: Anthony Everitt on Nero, Rome’s Most Misunderstood Emperor

February 18: Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice

February 17: Just Put It On My Tab | The Enemy of Happiness

February 15: Massimo Pigliucci on Why Virtue Matters

February 8: John Hendrickson on Embracing Disability with Stoicism

February 4: MLB All-Star Ian Happ on the Power of Discipline

February 1: Dr. Nate Zinsser, Josh Peck, Annie Duke, Amy Morin, Paul Bloom, and Yung Pueblo on Building Better Habits

January 28: Professor Paul Woodruff on Philosophy, War and Justice

January 25: Professor Sarah Churchwell on Genius, Big Dreams and F. Scott Fitzgerald

January 21: Molly Bloom on the Reality of Being Rich and Powerful

January 18: Champion Distance Runner Lauren Fleshman on the Power of Sport

January 15: Steven Pressfield on Creating Work That Lasts

January 14: Mark Manson on Disrupting the Self-Help Industry

January 11: Humble, The Poet on Being Free of Passion but Full of Love

January 7: Steven Pressfield, Robert Greene, Jack Carr, Meg Mason, and Adam Hochschild on Writing

2022

December 31: Tony Gonzalez, Keita Bates-Diop, Courtney Dauwalter, and Steven Rinella on Sports and Building Resilience

December 28: James Clear on How to Build Better Habits

December 25: Theranos Whistleblower Tyler Shultz on Doing the Right Thing and Overcoming Fear

December 21: Former NBA Star Cuttino Mobley on Pursuing Greatness and Developing Balance in Life

December 17: Jeremy Jones on Quieting the Mind and Confronting Fear with Snowboarding

December 14: Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski on the Wonder and Discipline of Mr. Rogers

December 10: Peter Singer on Practicing Effective Altruism Daily

December 7: Professor Josiah Osgood on Cato, Caesar and the Battle for Rome's Legacy

December 3: Adam Hochschild on One’s Obligation to the Common Good pt. 2

November 30: Adam Hochschild on Our Obligation to the Common Good pt. 1

November 26: Drs. Edith Eger and Marianne Engle on Forgiving Over And Over Again

November 23: Jennifer Baker on Stoicism in Academia

November 19: Ramit Sethi on What It Means to be Rich

November 16: Dr. Sue Johnson on Emotionally Focused Therapy and Stoicism

November 12: Yung Pueblo on Measuring Success and Seeking Wisdom

November 10: Sophia Amoruso on Building Resilience and Defining Success

November 5: Kate Courtney, Karen Duffy, Meg Mason, and Susan Cain on Using Stoicism to Endure Life's Obstacles

November 2: Thomas Ricks on the Military History of the Civil Rights Movement

October 29: Atticus the Poet on Modern Media and Remaining Anonymous

October 26: Kamal Ravikant on Facing Death and Loving Yourself

October 22: Maya Smart on Transforming Education and the Power of Reading

October 19: Annie Duke on Knowing When to Quit

October 15: Steve Case on the New American Dream

October 12: David Rubenstein on Investing and Designing the Optimal Life

October 8: Amy Morin on How to be Mentally Strong

October 5: Robert Mckee on the Power of Storytelling

October 1: Russ Roberts on Making Better Decisions

September 28: David Maraniss on Why We Study the Greats

September 24: Ryan Lavarnway on Sports and Philosophy

September 21: Tim Miller on Political Games and Building Integrity

September 19: Would You Actually Be Able To Change? | On Handling Haters

September 18: Aristotle on How to Tell a Story Pt. 2

September 17: Elliot Ackerman on Storytelling and the Cyclical Nature of History

September 14: Robert Coram on Living Life by a Code

September 10: David Wallace-Wells on Empowering the Future

September 7: Daniel Lubetzky on Making the World a Better Place

September 4: Plutarch on How To Be A Leader

September 3: Tyler Cowen on Identifying Talent and Self-Improvement

August 31: DJ Vanas on the Warrior Spirit and Fueling Growth

August 27: Justin Gregg on Animal Intelligence and Human Stupidity

August 24: Steven Pressfield on Consistency, Overcoming Resistance and Discipline

August 24: Paul Bloom on Why We Need Heroes

August 22: Seneca on Philosophy and Friendship

August 21: Steven Pressfield on Consistency, Overcoming Resistance and Discipline

August 17: Will MacAskill on Creating Lasting Change

August 9: Mt. Joy’s Matt Quinn on Creating Work That Lasts

August 9: Donald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism

August 8: Aristotle on How to Tell Story

August 2: John Barry on the Great Influenza and the Value of Truth

August 2: Molly Jong-Fast on Generational Trauma and Cancel Culture

July 30: Morgan Housel on Building Wealth and Happiness

July 26: Chef Kwame Onwuachi on Overcoming Adversity and Pursuing Your Dreams

July 21: Tony Gonzalez on Becoming Your Best Self

July 20: Former Attorney General Eric Holder on the Value of History

July 15: Victor Juhasz on Epictetus and Creating “The Girl Who Would Be Free”

July 8: Matthew McConaughey On Stoicism & How To Focus On What Matters

July 5: Sam Koppelman on Voting Rights and Serving the Common Good

July 1: David Gelles on Jack Welch’s Legacy and the Future of Corporate America

June 29: Steve Magness on Doing Hard Things and Why We Get Resilience Wrong

June 24: Ramachandra Guha on Gandhi’s Extraordinary Life and Legacy

June 22: Journalist James Pogue on Political Principles and Cultivating Virtue

June 17: Justin Baldoni on Redefining Success, Small Improvements, and Vulnerability

June 15: Keita Bates-Diop on Destigmatizing Mental Health and Doing What You Love

June 10: Meg Mason on Writing, Developing Taste, and Tolerance

June 7: Scott Hershovitz on Making Philosophy Practical

June 3: Jack Carr on Writing, Becoming World Class, and Building Character

May 31: Jack Weatherford on Genghis Khan and Learning From History

May 27: Comedian Drew Michael on Optimization, Social Media Culture, and Empathy

May 24: Admiral James Stavridis on Evaluating Risk and Building Confidence

May 20: Michael Ian Black on Vulnerability, Becoming an Actor, and Raising Kids

May 18: Rich Cohen on the Keys to Negotiation

May 13: AJ Jacobs on the Enduring Power of Puzzles and Memento Mori

May 11: Josiah Osgood on Cicero and the Fall of Rome

May 7: Steven Rinella on Hunting, Self-Discipline, and Finding Balance

May 4: Jeff Waldman on Craftsmanship, Memento Mori, and Developing Competence

April 29: Coach John Calipari on Stoicism and Realizing Your Potential

April 27: R.C. Buford on Leadership, Evaluating Character, and Building Championship Cultures

April 22: Stacey Abrams on Leveling up and Serving the Common Good

April 19: John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism and Doing Good

April 16: Chuck Klosterman on Writing, Being Wrong, and The Nineties

April 12: Karen Duffy on Using Stoicism to Find Happiness (Even with Chronic Illness)

April 9: Scott Thompson on Epictetus and Approaching Life with Laughter

April 5: Susan Cain on Transforming Pain Into Beauty

March 31: Ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter on Building Mental Strength

March 29: Thomas Chatterton Williams on Reading, Practical Philosophy, and Embracing Contradiction

March 24: Journalist Kati Marton on Angela Merkel’s Remarkable Stoicism

March 22: Historian Barry Strauss on the Rise and Fall of Nations

March 18: Jennifer Raff on the Genetic History of America

March 16: Josh Peck on Sobriety and Self-Improvement

March 11: Roosevelt Montás on Socrates and the Universality of the Classics

March 8: Elliot Ackerman on Writing, Military Service, and Polarization

March 4: Andrew Sullivan on The Classics, Independence, and the Human Experience

March 1: Kathryn Schulz on Misinformation and Coping with Grief

February 24: NFL Trainer Tareq Azim on Living Intentionally, Redefining Success, and Memento Mori

February 23: Arthur Brooks on the Keys to Finding Happiness

February 18: Psychotherapist Terri Cole on Saying No and Setting Healthy Boundaries

February 16: U.S. Senate Candidate Admiral Mike Franken on Serving the Common Good

February 11: Jon Ronson on Empathy, Culture Wars, and Finding Community

February 8: Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as Soulcraft

February 4: X Mayo on Discipline, Christianity, and Practicing Stoicism in Hollywood

February 1: Brian Klaas on the Pursuit of Power and How It Corrupts

January 28: Dr. Nate Zinsser on Restraining Ego and Building Confidence

January 26: Michael Schur on the Virtuous Life and Humor in Philosophy

January 21: Robert Greene on the Value of Objectivity and the Transience of Life

January 19: Bari Weiss on the Power of Choice and Voicing Your Opinion

January 14: Professor M.D. Usher on Living in Accordance with Nature

January 12: General Stanley McChrystal on Getting Comfortable with Risk

January 8: Alex Lieberman on Defining Values, Restraining Opinion, and Curating Wisdom

January 4: Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power

2021

December 19: Gary Vaynerchuk, David Rubenstein, Ali Abdaal, Emily Oster, Brad Feld, and Randall Stutman on Success and Business

December 17: Historian Allen C. Guelzo on Hard Choices and Robert E. Lee

December 14: Scott Galloway on the Rarity of Restraint and Being Authentic

December 10: Author Catherine Baab-Muguira on Creating Lasting Work and Edgar Allen Poe

December 7: CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Training The Mind and Reaching Your Potential

December 3: Ryan Shazier on Struggling in Public and Overcoming Obstacles

November 30: Gary Vaynerchuk on Stoicism, Soft Skills, and Becoming Your Best Self

November 26: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Fighting Fear With Gratitude

November 23: Ross Edgley on Swimming Around Great Britain and the Value of Resilience

November 19: Julia Baird on Phosphorescence and Making a Habit Out of Awe

November 17: Randall Stutman on Becoming a Life-Long Student of Leadership

November 13: ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on the Patriots, Tom Brady and Greatness

November 9: Olympian Kate Courtney on Optimization and Embracing the Process

November 5: Michael Dell on Calculating Risk and Playing Nice But Winning

November 3: Dr. Kara Cooney on the Power Strategies of the Ancient World

October 29: Powerlifter Stefi Cohen on Self-Mastery and Visualizing Negative Outcomes

October 26: Ali Abdaal on the Keys to Productivity and Re-Defining Success

October 23: Nick Palmisciano on the Crisis in Afghanistan and Serving the Common Good

October 20: Steven Pinker on the Pursuit of Rationality

October 15: David Rubenstein on Patriot Philanthropy and the Value of History

October 13: Robert Greene on the Power of Daily Practice

October 8: Major General Dan Caine on Becoming a Great Leader

October 5: Kate Bowler on Memento Mori and Falling in Love with Fate

October 2: Rabbi Mordecai Finley on the Value of Rationality

September 28: Stephen Hanselman on Pursuing Virtue and Redefining Courage

September 25: Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Having the Courage to Do the Right Thing

September 22: Coach Bob Bowman on Balancing Stillness and Excellence

September 17: Professor Jo Lukito on the Rise of Misinformation

September 14: Author Adam Rubin on Creativity and Pursuing Your Passion

September 10: Bobby Hall (Logic) on Turning Pain Into Prosperity

September 7: Author Tom Nichols on the Assault on Modern Thinking

September 4: Little Rock Nine Member Ernest Green on Creating an Atmosphere of Change

September 1: Brad Stulberg on the Practice of Groundedness

August 27: Sharon Lebell on Epictetus and Rescuing Philosophy from the Philosophers

August 25: MLB Pitcher Scott Oberg on Overcoming Adversity with Stoicism

August 20: Megan Phelps-Roper on Radicalization and Redemption

August 17: Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on and Building Resilience Communicating Effectively

August 14: NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential

August 10: Venture Capitalist Brad Feld on How Nietzsche Empowers the Entrepreneur

August 6: Journalist Oliver Burkeman on Making the Most of the Time That We Have

August 4: Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead on Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing

July 30: Author Clint Smith and the History We Decide to See

July 27: Chris Bosh on the Pursuit of Greatness

July 23: Journalist Edward-Isaac Dovere on the Soul of America

July 21: Author Phillip Barlag on Roman History’s Lessons for Modern Life

July 16: NFL Cornerback Jeffrey Okudah on Achieving Greatness

July 13: Dave Asprey on Fasting and Optimizing Your Life

July 9: Brad Stone on the Rise of Amazon and Leading With Empathy

July 6: Paul Skallas on the Lindy Effect and Standing the Test of Time

July 3: Classics Scholar Dr. Anika Prather on Healing the Present by Studying the Past

June 29: Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Developing Confidence and Finding Purpose

June 25: Kate Fagan on the Perspective Shifting Reality of Death

June 22: Classics Scholar Shadi Bartsch on What Ancient Texts Reveal About Modern Life

June 19: Malcolm Gladwell on Running, Writing, and Storytelling

June 15: Ultramarathon Runner Dean Karnazes on the Virtue of Self-Discipline

June 12: Holocaust Survivor Dr. Edith Eger on the Gift of Forgiveness

June 8: A.J. Daulerio on Recovery and Finding Peace With Stoicism

June 4: Luke Burgis on Mimetic Desire and Getting What You Want in Life

June 2: Chris Bosh on Embracing the Process and Staying Present

May 28: Charlie Mackesy on the Creative Process and Finding Enough

May 25: Author Candice Millard on the Moments that Define Great Leaders

May 22: Navy SEAL Brandon Webb on Autonomy and Radicalization in America

May 21: Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and Complexity of Freedom

May 18: Cal Newport on Knowledge Work and Effective Communication

May 14: Daniel Barkhuff on Restoring the 4 Stoic Virtues to Leadership

May 11: Author Nancy Sherman on Building Resilience and Living Well | What Are You Making Up About This? That’s The Question.

May 7: Greg McKeown on Doing Less and Getting More

May 4: Jessica Lahey on Self-Efficacy and the Virtue of Temperance

April 30: Classics Scholar Robin Waterfield on Translating Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations - Pt.2

April 27: Classics Scholar Robin Waterfield on Translating Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations - Pt.1

April 23: YouTubers Sam and Colby on Fame and Practicing Memento Mori

April 20: Michael Gervais on the Path to Excellence | Never Wish Away A Minute of Your Life

April 16: Admiral James Stavridis on James Stockdale and the Voyage of Character

April 13: Author Bonnie Tsui on the Wonders of Water | Pressure, Like Power, Reveals

April 9: Charles & Chase Koch on the Power of Principles

April 6: Arthur Brooks on Stoicism vs. Epicureanism

April 2: Lt. General H.R. McMaster on Strategic Empathy and Seneca’s Contradiction

March 30: Author Robert Wright on Buddhism vs Stoicism

March 26: Agnes Callard on Socrates and Wisdom

March 23: Volleyball Legend Gabrielle Reece on Relationships and Finding Enough

March 18: Dr. Jonathan Fader on Peak Performance

March 16: Guitarist Nita Strauss on Music and Philosophy

March 11: Steven Pressfield on Battling Resistance and Winning With Love

March 9: Illustrator Victor Juhasz on Marcus Aurelius and The Boy Who Would Be King

March 5: Allie Esiri On the Power of Poetry and Daily Reads

March 2: Author Ron Lieber on Money and Values

February 23: Adam Grant on Ego and Knowledge

February 23: Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke On Building a Better Future

February 20: Poker World Champion Annie Duke On Choosing the Truth

February 16: James Clear On Getting 1% Better Every Day

February 12: Tamler Sommers On the Urgency of Honor

February 9: Amelia Boone On Excellence and Endurance

February 5: Jonathan Church On Terminal Cancer and Making Peace with Fate

January 29: James Frey on Turning Chaos Into Success

January 26: David Roll on What We Can Learn from General George Marshall

January 22: Susan Straight on the Power of Story

January 20: Mike Duncan On Using the Past to Guide the Future

January 15: Cal Newport On the Art of Time Blocking

January 13: Economist Emily Oster On Rationality and Risk

January 8: Historian Thomas Ricks on Stoicism and the Founders

January 5: Jay Shetty On How to Think Like a Monk

2020

December 18: The National’s Matt Berninger On Ego, Collaboration, and Slowing Down

December 15: UFC Fighter Michelle Waterson On Training the Mind and the Body

December 11: Ramit Sethi On How to Live the Rich Life

December 8: Author Connor Towne O’Neill On the Battle to Shape History

December 4: Pop Star Camila Cabello On Stoicism, Creativity and Success

December 1: ESPN's Wright Thompson On What Makes Us Great… And Human

November 24: Tech Investor Joe Lonsdale On How Philosophy Makes You Better at Business

November 24: Filmmaker Daniel Lombroso On How to Stay Sane Amidst Radicalization

November 21: Rich Roll and Ryan Reflect on Stoicism (Live Talks LA)

November 20: Rich Roll - Ultra-Endurance Athlete On How to Be Healthy

November 17: Mike Herrera, Punk Rock Stalwart (MxPx, Goldfinger), On 30 Years On and Off the Road

November 13: Matthew McConaughey On Winning the Role of Life

November 10: Converting a Stoicism Skeptic with Novelist Amy Shearn

November 7: Tank Sinatra - Meme King on how How Comedy Helps You Live

November 3: Megha Rajagopalan On Using History to Understand Modern Authoritarianism

October 30: Edward Ball, Southern Writer, on the Ghosts of Our Collective Past

October 28: Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams On Running a Business in Moments of Crisis

October 27: BONUS: Ryan Talks with Robert Greene On Today's World

October 23: How to Bounce Back - Coach Eric Musselman (University of Arkansas)

October 20: Danica Patrick - Trailblazing Pro Racer On Pushing Limits Everywhere

October 18: Oct 18 - Ryan Speaks at the Commonwealth Club

October 17: Ferkat Jawdat - Fighting Against Chinese Repression

October 14: MLB’s Eric Byrnes - How to Keep Going When Your Body Wants to Quit

October 12: Who Is Seneca?

October 10: Paul Kix - How Anyone Can Change Everything

September 23: Nils Parker, Bestselling Writer and Editor Behind Lives of the Stoics, The Obstacle Is the Way and The Daily Stoic

September 20: Daily Stoic Sundays: Seven Stoic Ways to Find a Better Life

September 18: Guy Raz — “How I Built This” and Solving Our Big Problems

September 15: Martellus Bennett - Super Bowl Champion on Finding Success

September 15: Daily Stoic Sundays: Five Life-Changing Quotes From Seneca

September 11: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Lacrosse Legend Paul Rabil On What It Takes to Become the Best

September 9: Daily Stoic Sundays: The Stoic Art of Not Caring

September 9: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Niki Papadopoulos Go Inside Writing About Stoicism

September 2: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Anne Applebaum Ask How Does a Stoic Resist Tyranny?

September 1: Daily Stoic Sundays: 10 of the Most Stoic Moments in History

September 1: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Jocko Willink On How to Thrive in Challenging Times

August 28: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Mark Manson Discuss What You Should Actually Give a F*** About

August 25: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Dominique Dawes on Olympic Gold and Pursuing Excellence

August 24: Daily Stoic Sundays: 5 Life Changing Quotes from Marcus Aurelius

August 21: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Robert Greene Discuss the Laws of Human Nature

August 19: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Angel Parham On Why Studying the Classics Is So Important

August 16: Daily Stoic Sundays: The Daily Stoic, August 16 - How to Turn Your Trials Into Triumphs

August 16: Daily Stoic Sundays: The Daily Stoic, August 9

August 14: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Donald Robertson On the Brilliance and Insights of Marcus Aurelius

August 12: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Author Rich Cohen On How to Succeed When Everyone’s Against You

August 8: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Writer S.C. Gwynne Discuss the Great Stories and Leaders of the American Civil War

August 5: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Sportswriter Kate Fagan Talk About Stoicism in Sports

August 2: Daily Stoic Sundays: Ryan Talks Stoicism with the Cleveland Browns

July 31: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and David Epstein Talk Range & Resilience

July 29: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Wellness Expert Kimberly Snyder Talk Stillness, Yoga, and the Beauty of Daily Life

July 27: Daily Stoic Sundays: How Seneca Overcame Stress

July 25: Ryan and Comic Pete Holmes Talk Work-Life Balance and Why Joy Matters

July 22: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and James Romm Talk Seneca, Nero and Dying Every Day

July 17: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Dr. Harvey Karp Talk Preparation, Patience, and How to Be a Great Parent

July 15: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Maria Konnikova Talk Poker, Psychology, and Focusing on What You Can Control

July 13: Daily Stoic Sundays: Find Contentment Where You Are NOW With Stoicism and Stillness

July 11: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Congressman Dan Crenshaw Talk Fortitude, Outrage, and How to Be Inspired By History

July 8: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Writer David Frum Discuss Political Courage and Standing Up For Your Beliefs

July 4: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Billy Bush Discuss the Stoic Reaction to Public Shaming and How to Grow Beyond It

July 4: This Work Must Continue

July 1: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and E.S. Schubert Talk the Purpose of Monuments and Why Statues Matter

June 27: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Jessica Lahey Talk Parenting, the Process of Writing, and How to Fail Gracefully

June 24: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Lauryn and Michael Bosstick (The Skinny Confidential) Talk Stoic Morning Routines and How to Manage Your Life in Quarantine

June 19: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Brett McKay Talk Parenting, Living Through History, and Modern Manliness

June 16: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Ben Hardy Talk Family, Self-Improvement, and How to Take On a Challenge

June 14: Daily Stoic Sundays: It's Always the Time to Act Bravely

June 12: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and UT Basketball Coach Shaka Smart Talk Self-Control and Using Your Time Wisely

June 10: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Author Tom Mueller Talk Whistleblowers, Courage, and Doing the Right Thing

June 7: Daily Stoic Sundays: This Is Why You Have to Care

June 6: Daily Stoic Sundays: This Is Why You Have to Care

June 6: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Sunday Night Football's Michele Tafoya Talk Stoicism and Making the Most of Each Day

June 3: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Charlamagne tha God Talk Opening Your Mind and Political Power

June 2: Daily Stoic Sundays: How Marcus Aurelius Conquered Stress (and the Rest of Us Can Too)

May 30: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Cal Newport Discuss Staying Productive in a Pandemic and How to Maintain Focus

May 28: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Coach George Raveling Talk Meeting Harry Truman, Reading and the Perils of Ego

May 28: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Coach George Raveling Talk Meeting Harry Truman, Reading and the Perils of Ego

May 24: Daily Stoic Sundays: You Must Stare This Scary Fact in the Face

May 23: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Coach Buzz Williams (Texas A&M) Talk Habits, Time Management and the Lessons You Can Learn from the Pandemic

May 19: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Talks Freedom and Personal Responsibility with David French

May 17: Daily Stoic Sundays: Ryan Talks with South Carolina Football About How to Practice Stoicism

May 15: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Historian Andrew Roberts Talk Leadership, Character and How One Person Can Change The World

May 12: Daily Stoic Sundays: Life Comes at You Fast. So You Better Be Ready.

May 12: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and NBA G League Coach Coby Karl Answer Your Questions About Stoicism and Sports

May 5: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Robert Greene Talk Plagues, Politics, and Polarization

May 3: Daily Stoic Sundays: All You Need Are a Few Small Wins Every Day

May 2: pod test

May 1: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Talks Books, Basketball, and Stoicism with NBA Legend Pau Gasol

April 26: Daily Stoic Sundays: What Marcus Aurelius Can Teach Frontline Responders During COVID-19

April 24: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Talks Social Media, Social Distancing, and Stoicism with Rep. Mike Gallagher

April 18: Daily Stoic Sundays: Using Stoicism To Become Unbeatable

April 18: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and John Brownstein Discuss the Science Behind the Pandemic

April 16: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Holiday & Chris Guillebeau Discuss Stoicism During COVID-19