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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Two to three times per week we also featured long-from interviews with a variety of guests. Guests have included #1 New York Times bestselling author Tim Ferriss, global pop star Camila Cabello, Academy-Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey, three time Olympian Dominique Dawes, #1 New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, former NASCAR champion Danica Patrick, radio host Charlamagne Tha God, former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and dozens more.
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Latest episodes
June 25: Ramachandra Guha on Gandhi’s Extraordinary Life and Legacy
June 22: Journalist James Pogue on Political Principles and Cultivating Virtue
June 18: Justin Baldoni on Redefining Success, Small Improvements, and Vulnerability
June 15: Keita Bates-Diop on Destigmatizing Mental Health and Doing What You Love
June 11: Meg Mason on Writing, Developing Taste, and Tolerance
June 8: Scott Hershovitz on Making Philosophy Practical
June 4: Jack Carr on Writing, Becoming World Class, and Building Character
June 1: Jack Weatherford on Genghis Khan and Learning From History
May 28: Comedian Drew Michael on Optimization, Social Media Culture, and Empathy
May 25: Admiral James Stavridis on Evaluating Risk and Building Confidence
May 21: Michael Ian Black on Vulnerability, Becoming an Actor, and Raising Kids
May 18: Rich Cohen on the Keys to Negotiation
May 14: 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 30: Coach John Calipari on Stoicism and Realizing Your Potential
April 27: R.C. Buford on Leadership, Evaluating Character, and Building Championship Cultures
April 23: Stacey Abrams on Leveling up and Serving the Common Good
April 20: John Mackey on Conscious Capitalism and Doing Good
April 16: Chuck Klosterman on Writing, Being Wrong, and The Nineties
April 13: Karen Duffy on Using Stoicism to Find Happiness (Even with Chronic Illness)
April 9: Scott Thompson on Epictetus and Approaching Life with Laughter
April 6: Susan Cain on Transforming Pain Into Beauty
April 2: Ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter on Building Mental Strength
March 30: Thomas Chatterton Williams on Reading, Practical Philosophy, and Embracing Contradiction
March 26: Journalist Kati Marton on Angela Merkel’s Remarkable Stoicism
March 23: 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 12: Roosevelt Montás on Socrates and the Universality of the Classics
March 9: Elliot Ackerman on Writing, Military Service, and Polarization
March 5: Andrew Sullivan on The Classics, Independence, and the Human Experience
March 2: Kathryn Schulz on Misinformation and Coping with Grief
February 26: NFL Trainer Tareq Azim on Living Intentionally, Redefining Success, and Memento Mori
February 23: Arthur Brooks on the Keys to Finding Happiness
February 19: 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 12: Jon Ronson on Empathy, Culture Wars, and Finding Community
February 9: Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as Soulcraft
February 5: X Mayo on Discipline, Christianity, and Practicing Stoicism in Hollywood
February 2: Brian Klaas on the Pursuit of Power and How It Corrupts
January 29: Dr. Nate Zinsser on Restraining Ego and Building Confidence
January 26: Michael Schur on the Virtuous Life and Humor in Philosophy
January 22: Robert Greene on the Value of Objectivity and the Transience of Life
January 18: Bari Weiss on the Power of Choice and Voicing Your Opinion
January 15: 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 5: Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power
2021
December 18: Historian Allen C. Guelzoon Hard Choices and Robert E. Lee
December 15: Scott Galloway on the Rarity of Restraint and Being Authentic
December 11: Author Catherine Baab-Muguira on Creating Lasting Work and Edgar Allen Poe
December 8 : CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Training The Mind and Reaching Your Potential
December 4: Ryan Shazier on Struggling in Public and Overcoming Obstacles
December 1: Gary Vaynerchuk on Stoicism, Soft Skills, and Becoming Your Best Self
November 27: Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Fighting Fear With Gratitude
November 24: Ross Edgley on Swimming Around Great Britain and the Value of Resilience
November 20: Julia Baird on Phosphorescence and Making a Habit Out of Awe
November 17: Randall Stutman on Becoming a Life-Long Student of Leadership
November 14: Journalist Seth Wickersham on Cultivating Greatness
November 10: Olympian Kate Courtney on Optimization and Embracing the Process
November 6: Michael Dell on Calculating Risk and Playing Nice But Winning
November 3: Dr. Kara Cooney on the Power Strategies of the Ancient World
October 30: 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 16: 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 29: Stephen Hanselman on Pursuing Virtue and Redefining Courage
September 25: Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Having the Courage to Doing the Right Thing
September 21: 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 11: Bobby Hall (Logic) on Turning Pain Into Prosperity
September 9: 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 28: Sharon Lebell on Epictetus and Rescuing Philosophy from the Philosophers
August 25: MLB Pitcher Scott Oberg on Overcoming Adversity with Stoicism
August 21: Megan Phelps-Roper on Radicalization and Redemption
August 18: Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Building Resilience and Communicating Effectively
August 13: NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential
August 10: Venture Capitalist Brad Feld on How Nietzsche Empowers the Entrepreneur
August 7: 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 31: Author Clint Smith and the History We Decide to See
July 28: Chris Bosh on the Pursuit of Greatness
July 24: Journalist Edward-Isaac Dovere on the Soul of America
July 21: Author Phillip Barlag on Roman History’s Lessons for Modern Life
July 17: NFL Cornerback Jeff Okudah on Achieving Greatness
July 14: Dave Asprey on Fasting and Optimizing Your Life
July 10: Brad Stone on the Rise of Amazon and Leading With Empathy
July 7: 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 30: Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Developing Confidence and Finding Purpose
June 26: Kate Fagan on the Perspective Shifting Reality of Death
June 23: Classics Scholar Shadi Bartsch on What Ancient Texts Reveal About Modern Life
June 19: Malcolm Gladwell on Running, Writing, and Storytelling
June 16: Ultramarathon Runner Dean Karnazes on the Virtue of Self-Discipline
June 12: Holocaust Survivor Dr. Edith Eger on the Gift of Forgiveness
June 9: A.J. Daulerio on Recovery and Finding Peace With Stoicism
June 5: Luke Burgis on Mimetic Desire and Getting What You Want in Life
June 1: Chris Bosh on Embracing the Process and Staying Present
May 28: Charlie Mackesy on the Creative Process and Finding Enough
May 26: Author Candice Millard on the Moments that Define Great Leaders
May 23: Navy SEAL Brandon Webb on Autonomy and Radicalization in America
May 22: Sebastian Junger on the Wonder of Existence and the Complexity of Freedom
May 19: Cal Newport on Knowledge Work and Effective Communication
May 15: Daniel Barkhuff on Restoring the 4 Stoic Virtues to Leadership
May 12: Author Nancy Sherman on Building Resilience and Living Well
May 8: Greg McKeown on Doing Less and Getting More
May 5: Jessica Lahey on Self-Efficacy and the Virtue of Temperance
May 1: Classics Scholar Robin Waterfield on Translating Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations - Pt.2
Apr 28: Classics Scholar Robin Waterfield on Translating Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations - Pt.1
Apr 24: YouTubers Sam and Colby on Fame and Practicing Memento Mori
Apr 21: Michael Gervais on the Path to Excellence
Apr 17: Admiral James Stavridis on James Stockdale and the Voyage of Character
Apr 14: Author Bonnie Tsui on the Wonders of Water
Apr 10: Charles & Chase Koch on the Power of Principles
Apr 7: Arthur Brooks on Stoicism vs. Epicureanism
Apr 3: Lt. General H.R. McMaster on Strategic Empathy and Seneca’s Contradiction
Mar 31: Author Robert Wright on Buddhism vs Stoicism
Mar 27: Agnes Callard on Socrates and Wisdom
Mar 24: Volleyball Legend Gabrielle Reece on Relationships and Finding Enough
Mar 20: Dr. Jonathan Fader on Peak Performance
Mar 17: Guitarist Nita Strauss on Music and Philosophy
Mar 13: Steven Pressfield on Battling Resistance and Winning With Love
Mar 10: Illustrator Victor Juhasz on Marcus Aurelius and The Boy Who Would Be King
Mar 6: Allie Esiri On the Power of Poetry and Daily Reads
Mar 3: Author Ron Lieber on Money and Values
Feb 27: Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke on Building a Better Future
Feb 24: Adam Grant on Ego and Knowledge
Feb 20: Poker World Champion Annie Duke On Choosing the Truth
Feb 16: James Clear On Getting 1% Better Every Day
Feb 12: Tamler Sommers On the Urgency of Honor
Feb 9: Amelia Boone On Excellence and Endurance
Feb 5: Jonathan Church On Terminal Cancer and Making Peace with Fate
Jan 29: James Frey on Turning Chaos Into Success
Jan 26: David Roll on What We Can Learn from General George Marshall
Jan 22: Susan Straight on the Power of Story
Jan 20: Mike Duncan On Using the Past to Guide the Future
Jan 15: Cal Newport On the Art of Time Blocking
Jan 13: Economist Emily Oster On Rationality and Risk
Jan 8: Historian Thomas Ricks on Stoicism and the Founders
Jan 5: Jay Shetty On How to Think Like a Monk
Dec 18: The National’s Matt Berninger On Ego, Collaboration, and Slowing Down
Dec 16: UFC Fighter Michelle Waterson On Training the Mind and the Body
Dec 13: Death and the View From Above — An Excerpt From Don Robertson’s “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor”
Dec 12: Ramit Sethi On How to Live the Rich Life
Dec 9: Author Connor Towne O’Neill On the Battle to Shape History
Dec 6: Temporary Madness — An Excerpt From Don Robertson’s “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor”
Dec 5: Pop Star Camila Cabello On Stoicism, Creativity and Success
Dec 2: ESPN's Wright Thompson On What Makes Us Great… And Human
Nov 29: 7 Things The Stoics Can Teach Us In 2020
Nov 28: Tech Investor Joe Lonsdale On How Philosophy Makes You Better at Business
Nov 25: Filmmaker Daniel Lombroso on How To Stay Sane Amidst Radicalization
Nov 22: Rich Roll and Ryan Reflect on Stoicism (Live Talks LA)
Nov 21: Rich Roll - Ultra-Endurance Athlete On How to Be Healthy
Nov 18: Mike Herrera, Punk Rock Stalwart (MxPx, Goldfinger), On 30 Years On and Off the Road
Nov 15: The Leadership Secrets of Marcus Aurelius
Nov 14: Matthew McConaughey On Winning the Role of Life
Nov 11: Converting a Stoicism Skeptic with Novelist Amy Shearn
Nov 8: The Art of Journaling
Nov 7: Tank Sinatra - Meme King on how How Comedy Helps You Live
Nov 4: Megha Rajagopalan On Using History to Understand Modern Authoritarianism
Nov 1: This Thing Predicts Everything
Oct 31: Edward Ball, Southern Writer, on the Ghosts of Our Collective Past
Oct 28: Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams On Running a Business in Moments of Crisis
Oct 27: BONUS: Ryan Talks with Robert Greene On Today’s World
Oct 25: Ryan Discusses Lives of the Stoics at 92nd Street Y
Oct 24: How to Bounce Back - Coach Eric Musselman (University of Arkansas)
Oct 21: Danica Patrick - Trailblazing Pro Racer On Pushing Limits Everywhere
Oct 18: Ryan Speaks with Kevin Rose at the Commonwealth Club
Oct 17: Ferkat Jawdat – Fighting Against Chinese Repression
Oct 14: MLB’s Eric Byrne - How to Keep Going When Your Body Wants to Quit
Oct 11: Who Is Seneca?
Oct 10: ESPN's Paul Kix - How Anyone Can Change Everything
Oct 7: Scott Barry Kaufman - How to Use Psychology to Solve Real-World Problems
Oct 4: It's the Little Moments That Make the Big Lessons
Oct 3: Ryder Carroll - The Power of Journaling
Sep 30: Ryan and Stephen Hanselman Talk About Their Newest Book, Lives of the Stoics
Sep 27: Epictetus’s Five Most Significant Quotes
Sep 26: Manu Ginóbili - NBA Spurs Legend on the Philosophy of Peak Performance
Sep 20: Daily Stoic Sundays: Seven Stoic Ways to Find a Better Life
Sep 19: Guy Raz — “How I Built This” and Solving Our Big Problems
Sep 16: Martellus Bennett - Super Bowl Champion on Finding Success
Sep 13: Daily Stoic Sundays: Five Life-Changing Quotes From Seneca
Sep 12: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Lacrosse Legend Paul Rabil On What It Takes to Become the Best
Sep 9: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Niki Papadopoulos Go Inside Writing About Stoicism
Sep 6: Daily Stoic Sundays: The Stoic Art of Not Caring
Sep 5: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Anne Applebaum Ask How Does a Stoic Resist Tyranny?
Sep 2: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Jocko Willink On How to Thrive in Challenging Times
Aug 30: Daily Stoic Sundays: 10 of the Most Stoic Moments in History
Aug 29: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Mark Manson Discuss What You Should Actually Give a F*** About
Aug 26: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Dominique Dawes on Olympic Gold and Pursuing Excellence
Aug 23: Daily Stoic Sundays: 5 Life Changing Quotes from Marcus Aurelius
Aug 22: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Robert Greene Discuss the Laws of Human Nature
Aug 19: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Angel Parham On Why Studying the Classics Is So Important
Aug 16: Daily Stoic Sundays: How to Turn Your Trials Into Triumphs
Aug 15: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Donald Robertson On the Brilliance and Insights of Marcus Aurelius
Aug 12: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Author Rich Cohen On How to Succeed When Everyone’s Against You
Aug 9: Daily Stoic Sundays: The All-New Leatherbound Daily Stoic
Aug 5: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Sportswriter Kate Fagan Talk About Stoicism in Sports
Aug 2: Daily Stoic Sundays: Ryan Talks Stoicism with the Cleveland Browns
Aug 1: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and David Epstein Talk Range & Resilience
July 26: 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 18: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Dr. Harvey Karp Talk Preparation, Patience, and How to Be a Great Parent
July 12: 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 20: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Brett McKay Talk Parenting, Living Through History, and Modern Manliness
June 17: 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 3: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Charlamagne tha God Talk Opening Your Mind and Political Power
May 29: 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 20: 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 7: Daily Stoic Sundays: Life Comes at You Fast. So You Better Be Ready.
May 6: 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: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Talks Books, Basketball, and Stoicism with NBA Legend Pau Gasol
Apr 26: Daily Stoic Sundays: What Marcus Aurelius Can Teach Frontline Responders During COVID-19
Apr 25: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Talks Social Media, Social Distancing, and Stoicism with Rep. Mike Gallagher
April 19: Daily Stoic Sundays: Using Stoicism To Become Unbeatable
April 18: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and John Brownstein Discuss the Science Behind the Pandemic
April 12: Daily Stoic Sundays: The Important Thing Is to Not Be Afraid
April 11: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Holiday & Tim Ferriss Discuss "Alive Time vs Dead Time"
April 4: Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Holiday & Chris Guillebeau Discuss Stoicism During COVID-19
