About The Daily Stoic Podcast
The Daily Stoic Podcast is a daily podcast hosted by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Each weekday the podcast features the audio version of our popular Daily Stoic email meditations. A short 2-3 minute Stoic inspired meditation designed to help you live your best life.
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2025
June 21: The UNTOLD Emotional Struggles of History’s Most Powerful Men | Ron Chernow (PT. 2)
June 18: The UNTOLD Emotional Struggles of History’s Most Powerful Men | Ron Chernow (PT. 1)
June 14: How To Survive In A World Of Assholes | Melinda Wenner Moyer
June 11: The Deadly Cost of Honor in The Wild West | Bryan Burrough
June 7: If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 2)
June 4: If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 1)
May 31: The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 2)
May 28: The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 1)
May 24: Your Personality Is Not Fixed | Olga Khazan
May 21: You Need to Know What Happened in 1963 | Dr. Peniel Joseph
May 17: Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2)
May 14: Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 1)
May 10: Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 2)
May 7: Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 1)
May 3: What The Stoics Thought Made You Rich | Sahil Bloom
April 30: Ed Helms on History’s Greatest Screw Ups
April 26: Leadership Lessons from Gen. Dan Caine | 9/11 Pilot to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
April 23: Why We Treat The Body Rigorously | Bonnie Tsui
April 19: Meditations Isn’t Just for Philosophers
April 16: Discard Your Anxiety Today | Chris Guillebeau on The Power of Choosing Less
April 12: How Regret Can Propel You Forward | Daniel Pink (PT. 2)
April 9: How Regret Can Propel You Forward | Daniel Pink (PT. 1)
April 5: Why Creativity Demands Discipline | “Good Bones” Poet Maggie Smith (PT. 2)
April 2: Why Creativity Demands Discipline | “Good Bones” Poet Maggie Smith (PT. 1)
March 29: Texas Rangers' Josh Jung: “Win or Lose, It Can’t Wreck You”
March 26: Texas Rangers' Josh Jung: "The Moment You Overthink, You’ve Already Lost"
March 22: Comfort is the Enemy | Michael Easter Teaches The Benefits of Struggle
March 19: Resiliency Will Reward You | Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Katalin Karikó
March 15: “Embracing Change Will Set You Free”
March 12: Master Illusionist Derren Brown: “ My Job Is To Control The Uncontrollable"
March 8: George Raveling on Defying the Odds and Changing The Game of Basketball Forever (PT. 2)
March 5: George Raveling on Defying The Odds and Changing The Game of Basketball Forever (PT. 1)
March 1: Rising from Ashes | John Vaillant on Building Resiliency From Destruction
February 26: Austin Kleon on Fueling Artistic Ambition
February 22: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Conquering Inner Demons and Memento Mori (PT. 2)
February 19: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Conquering Inner Demons and Memento Mori (PT. 1)
February 15: Josh Brolin on Embracing Life’s Messiness With Stoicism (PT. 2)
February 12: Josh Brolin on Embracing Life’s Messiness With Stoicism (PT. 1)
February 8: Steve Magness on Winning The Inside Game
February 5: Alexi Pappas on Ditching Goals and Her Strategy For Maximizing Mentorship
February 1: Matthew McConaughey LIVE at The Painted Porch
January 29: Matthew McConaughey on Family, Fame, and Livin' Authentically
January 25: Dr. Fauci on How Diseases Have Shaped the Course of History
January 22: Dan Heath’s Reset Strategy | How to Change What’s Not Working
January 18: Bob Bowman on Coaching Champions | Michael Phelps, Discipline, and Self Mastery
January 15: Ryan Holiday on Practicing Stoicism for Personal and Professional Balance | The Jordan Harbinger Show
January 11: Greeking Out’s Kenny Curtis on How Ancient Myths Teach The Human Experience
January 8: Rupi Kaur on 10 Years of Milk & Honey, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Empowering Others
January 4: Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s Essential Daily Practices for a Healthier, Happier Life
January 1: Reminders From James Clear on How To Get 1% Better Every Day
2024
December 28: Stoic Parenting Principles | Essential Lessons From 2024
December 25: The Four Stoic Virtues | Real-Life Role Models to Inspire You
December 21: The Daily Stoic Wrapped 2024 | Timeless Wisdom, Lessons, and Reminders
December 18: O.A.R.'s Benj Gershman on Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
December 14: James Clear’s Guide to Turning New Year's Resolutions into Lasting Habits
December 11: Richard Reeves on Why Men Are Being Set Up To Fail (PT. 2)
December 7: Richard Reeves on Why Men Are Being Set Up To Fail (PT. 1)
November 30: AJ Jacobs on His Year of Living Constitutionally (Muskets and Tricorne Hats Included)
November 27: Stoic Reminders for Thanksgiving | Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Amor Fati
November 23: Donald Robertson on What Ancient Philosophy Teaches Us About Facing Uncertainty
November 20: Donald Robertson on the Life of Socrates and His Impact on Stoicism
November 16: Ken Burns on Bringing History’s Greatest Stories Back to Life (And Why Doing So Matters)
November 13: Dr. Jennifer Baker on Teaching Stoicism and Virtue Ethics to the Next Generation
November 9: Mt. Joy’s Matt Quinn on Consistent Growth Vs. Overnight Success (And Which Is Sweeter)
November 6: Dan Jones on Why History Is Our Greatest Teacher And Henry V’s Legacy
November 2: Sharon McMahon on How We Can All Be Change-Makers
October 30: Sharon McMahon on The Unsung Americans Who Altered the Course of History
October 26: Adam Kinzinger on The Future of American Leadership
October 23: Adam Kinzinger on Standing Up For The Truth
October 19: Julia Baird on Accepting Responsibility and the Strength of Forgiveness
October 16: Julia Baird on Building Resilience and How Grace Can Change Everything
October 12: Chase Jarvis on Why Embracing Risks is Necessary for Creative Success
October 9: Turn the Tables | Ryan Holiday Reflects on 10 Years of The Obstacle Is the Way
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 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 3: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Seven Tools for Life
2023
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 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 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 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 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 13: Daily Stoic Sundays: Find Contentment Where You Are NOW With Stoicism and Stillness
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 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 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 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 24: Daily Stoic Sundays: You Must Stare This Scary Fact in the Face
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 12: Daily Stoic Sundays: Life Comes at You Fast. So You Better Be Ready.
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
