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Past Episodes

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  • Episode 53 - David-Michel Davies by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 3, 2012, 23:18

    If you're anything like me (Chris) and nothing like the other host (Jon) you absolutely hate surfing the internet to find the next big thing. I mean, by…

  • Episode 52 - Craig Koslofsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 24, 2012, 17:14

    Craig Koslofsky, author, Associate Professor of History at the University of Illinois . Can you imagine a time without electricity and modern…

  • Episode 51 - Dr. Srini Pillay by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 12, 2012, 22:19

    Dr. Srini Pillay - Neuroscientist, Psychiatrist, Executive Coach...amazing. The human brain is a miracle, no one can question that.  The brain is the…

  • Episode 50.5 Drew Dudley Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 7, 2012, 17:00

    Drew Dudley takes a few minutes after his interview to speak on bipolar disorder. He discusses how it helped him become who he is today. It was very…

  • Episode 50 - Drew Dudley Part 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 3, 2012, 17:42

    Drew Dudley - Leadership and Motivation Expert: Be prepared to look at leadership in a new light after this one.  According to this week's guest Drew…

  • Episode 49 - Dr. Richard Alley by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 26, 2012, 13:02

    Dr. Richard Alley - Geologist & Climate Change Specialist: It is no longer a matter of if, how or how long...it's real & it's happening.  The…

  • Episode 48 - Josh Klein by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2012, 23:36

    Josh Klein - Technologist & Computer/Life Hacker: Many of today's systems and organizations still operate on the same processes that became popular…

  • Episode 47 - Debra Benfield by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 1, 2012, 10:15

    We got the chance to sit down with Debra Benfield to discuss nutrition and  the concept of mindful and intuitive eating around healthy food…

  • Episode 46 - Rebecca Woodcock by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 22, 2012, 20:25

    Let's be honest. No one likes to deal with medical and health insurance bills. It's confusing, it's complicated, and it really is a huge pain. This is…

  • Episode 45 - Brené Brown by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 15, 2012, 15:15

    "Know Thyself".  It was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo, it has been referenced by everyone from Plato, to Benjamin Franklin and Ralph Waldo…

  • Episode 44 - Cameron Herold by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 8, 2012, 13:12

    Happy New Year! Glad you could join us for the first episode of what we are sure is going to be the most amazing year ever.  We kick 2012 off with a…

  • Episode 43 - Barry Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 17, 2011, 15:47

    Try to walk into a grocery store, an electronics store, or even a coffee shop without being faced with hundreds of options. Do you want the 50" 3d LCD…

  • Episode 42 - Fojol Brothers by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 10, 2011, 13:00

    Remember when you would be starving, walking around a large city looking for a quick bite and the only thing you could find was hot dogs from street…

  • Episode 41 - David McRaney by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 3, 2011, 15:57

    You delude yourself every day. You might not realize it, but you do. Our guest this week is David McRaney and he wrote a book called,  You Are Not So…

  • Episode 40 - Jeff Frieden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 26, 2011, 10:52

    70% off! 50% off! Buy one, get one free! I'm sure you saw  all of these this past weekend... it was Black Friday after all. We've been told that…

  • Episode 39 - Laurence Gonzales by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2011, 16:05

    If you were in a plane crash, got lost while hiking in the mountains, or were faced with other life or death situations, what would you do? Would you…

  • Episode 38 - Ron Suskind by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 12, 2011, 21:00

    Whether you are a democrat, republican, or independent, watching the President's first couple of years in office is always very interesting. Will they…

  • Episode 37 - Steve Almond by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 5, 2011, 18:15

    To this day, 'History of Rock and Roll' was one of my favorite classes in college. The artists inspired me. The stories blew me away. The lifestyle…

  • Episode 36 - Thom Shanker by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2011, 13:22

    "There was this explosion. A cloud. Red Mist. He self-detonated.  A suicide vest. As sometimes happens with suicide vests, shoes and shins still stood…

  • Episode 35 - Roger Simmermaker by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 20, 2011, 22:43

    Made in America. We all (well, maybe) remember when that used to mean one thing. Quality. As times changed and we moved towards become larger consumers,…

  • Episode 34 - Cathy Davidson by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 6, 2011, 21:38

    It's a topic that we have brushed up against before on the podcast, but haven't completely jumped into.  How does all of today's technology and instant…

  • Episode 33 - Jeff Ryan by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 18, 2011, 08:11

    The 60's had the space race to the moon, the 70's had peace, love and hippies and the 90's had the internet.  BUT, the 80's had the best thing of…

  • Episode 32 - Seth Godin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 9, 2011, 23:44

    A lot of the ways companies reach you on a daily basis can be tied back to one man.  This same man was recently dubbed "America's Greatest Marketer"…

  • Episode 31 - Lauren Shockey by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 2, 2011, 00:51

    We've all had the thought before. "That's it. I'm quitting my job and I am going to culinary school. I am becoming a chef or opening my own restaurant."…

  • Episode 30 - Dr. Geoff Marcy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 26, 2011, 20:20

    Take a look into the sky tonight and try to imagine how many planets are out there. As of February 2011, there are 1,235 unconfirmed planetary…

  • Episode 29 - Gretchen Rubin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 21, 2011, 00:57

    How many times have you found yourself wondering why you are not as happy as you could be? There are plenty of times that I am sit at my desk and I…

  • Episode 28 - Bill Poundstone by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 11, 2011, 09:28

    This week's guest is a guy I would love to emulate.  His profession goes a little something like this.  Find interesting subject, research the hell out…

  • Episode 27 - Dr. Gary Chapman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 2, 2011, 18:49

    Do you ever reflect on your relationship and wonder why your partner does some of the things they do? "Honey, can you mow the lawn?" "Why don't we ever…

  • Episode 26 - Kerry Patterson by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 28, 2011, 18:08

    This week's episode is one that we probably should be airing closer to the New Year.  See, most people start off the new year with lofty goals for the…

  • Episode 25 - Dr. Mike Rose by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 21, 2011, 00:14

    What does it mean to be educated? What does intelligence truly mean? These are tough questions, but luckily we get the chance to sit down with Dr. Mike…

  • Episode 24 - Donna Dunning by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 14, 2011, 16:07

    People enjoy doing things that they are good at - this is no secret.  However, many people don't even know how to assess themselves and find their…

  • Episode 23 - Jeff Eisenberg by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 6, 2011, 23:27

    You've all had the feeling before. You're laying and bed and you start to itch somewhere on your body. Then that itch spreads. After a few moments…

  • Episode 22 - Andrew Breitbart by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 28, 2011, 13:00

    This week on the podcast we have the very polarizing author and political commentator, Andrew Breitbart.  Andrew got his first break in 1995 when he…

  • Episode 21 - Nicole Daedone by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 21, 2011, 13:00

    Warning: SEX We spend the majority of this episode talking about sex and the female orgasm.  Ohhhh, so NOW you're interested?? You pervert (just…

  • Episode 20 - Jancis Robinson by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 1, 2011, 22:02

    Jancis started her academic career at Oxford University studying mathematics and philosophy. After working for a travel company, she decided that she…

  • Episode 19 - Dr. Pamela Rutledge by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 19, 2011, 21:17

    Be honest. How often do you check social media sites throughout the day? How much do you now rely on carrying around a cell phone on a day to day…

  • Episode 18 - Dr. Tom Woods by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 10, 2011, 20:44

    Almost everyone in America felt the effect of the latest financial crisis. From foreclosures to lay offs, many of us have tried to come up with a…

  • Episode 17 - Jim Hopkinson by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 2, 2011, 10:54

    What is the one thing you dread when going on an interview? If you've prepared for the interview and updated your resume, you are probably pretty…

  • Episode 16 - Dr. Anodea Judith by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 27, 2011, 12:17

    Please donate and help those in Japan! Thanks! Red Cross - Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Here in the Western Hemisphere, we tend to…

  • Episode 15 - Dr. Lawrence Krauss by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 20, 2011, 21:05

    Fact: Your body is comprised of matter from old stars. Fact: The universe is expanding. Fact: This week's guest, Dr. Lawrence Krauss, is smart. D…

  • Episode 14 - Tony Hsieh by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 2, 2011, 21:20

    First, we at Smart People Podcast wanted to say welcome!  Many of you may be listening to us for the first time due to this week's fantastic guest.  If…

  • Episode 13 - Kathryn Schulz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 20, 2011, 18:42

    "Why is it so fun to be right? As pleasures go, it is, after all, a second-order one at best. Unlike many of life's other delights - chocolate,…

  • Episode 12 - Dan Goldie by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 13, 2011, 21:40

    When Wall Street veteran Gordon Murray told his good friend and financial advisor, Dan Goldie, that he had only six months to live, Dan responded,…

  • Episode 11 - Rita Schulte by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2011, 20:50

    Our lives are full of stress and anxiety... but have you ever taken the time to talk to someone about it? This week's guest, Rita Schulte, is a…

  • Episode 10 - Stanley Fish by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2011, 21:04

    Have you ever said to yourself, "Ya know, one day I'm gonna write a book"?  Most people have but they haven't the slightest clue on how to correctly…

  • Episode 9 - Dr. Anthony Daniels by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 25, 2011, 01:18

    Is man inherently good or is that just something comforting we like to tell ourselves? This week's guest is Dr. Anthony Daniels and he spent the…

  • Episode 8 - Dr. Joel Fuhrman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 19, 2011, 00:01

    In the last episode of Smart People Podcast, Aubrey de Grey explained how he believes that if you can manage to keep on chuggin' for the next 30 years…

  • Episode 7 - Aubrey de Grey by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 9, 2011, 23:17

    Can you imagine living a healthy life to the ripe old age of 1,000? How about a world without cancer, Alzheimer’s or diabetes? Our guest on this…

  • Episode 6 - Jamie Flam by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 6, 2011, 00:49

    Jamie Flam is a funny person from LA. You can find Jamie's work all across the internet. He is a host on The Long Shot Podcast and has written/starred…

  • Episode 5 – Bob Barron by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 2, 2011, 22:34

    He has been called a living miracle worker. He has been featured on Oprah, Fox, The Today Show and NBC’s “most memorable people”.  He gives…

  • Episode 4 - Dr. Barry Bernfeld by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 27, 2010, 01:46

    “Primal Therapy is aimed at eradicating ones neurosis. It is revolutionary because it involves overthrowing the neurotic system by a forceful upheaval.…

  • Episode 3 - Robb Spewak by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 21, 2010, 22:07

            Due to Jon's love of the radio and podcast industry, we reached out to Robb Spewak of The Mike O'Meara Show…

  • Episode 2 – Dr. Michael Lardon by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2010, 19:55

    Tiger Woods….David Duval….Nate Kaeding and Lucid Dreams.  What do they all have in common? They are topics of conversation in this week’s…

  • Episode 1 - Dr. Walter Willett by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 10, 2010, 15:42

      For our first podcast, we were extremely lucky to be able to speak with Harvard Professor, Dr. Walter Willett. Dr.Willett is an American…