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    • 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 physician…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. …

    • 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…

    • 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 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 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…

    • 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 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…

    • 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 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 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 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 45 - Brené Brown by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 15, 2012, 15:15

      "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by: Brené Brown "Know Thyself".  It was inscribed…

    • 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 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 54 - Dr. Meg Jay by: smartpeoplepodcast

      June 24, 2012, 23:46

      'The Defining Decade' by Dr. Meg Jay Welcome back everyone to our first official episode of Season 2!.  We are glad to see you back and we look…

    • Episode 55 - Charlie Pellerin by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 1, 2012, 23:53

      'How NASA Builds Teams' by: Charlie Pellerin Do you know what astrophysics is? I'm not going to lie, I had to wikipedia it.  This week we speak with…

    • Episode 56 - Austin Kleon by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 10, 2012, 22:31

      'Steal Like an Artist' by: Austin Kleon 2. Don't wait until you know who you are to get started. 3. Write the book you want to read. 4. Use your…

    • Episode 57 - David DiSalvo by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 22, 2012, 18:30

      It's not the first time we've talked about it, and it won't be the last.  The human brain is plain ol' amazing.  For example, have you ever thought about…

    • Episode 58 - Jesse Prinz by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 29, 2012, 22:33

      "Beyond Human Nature" by: Jesse Prinz This week we cover some seriously heavy topics.  What plays a bigger role in who you are, your experiences or…

    • Episode 59 - Phil Edwards by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 7, 2012, 22:37

      'Fake Science 101' by: Phil Edwards For most of us, our high school textbooks were nothing more than a paper weight.  Maybe if we would have actually…

    • Episode 60 - Jill Badonsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 12, 2012, 21:17

      'The Nine Modern Day Muses' by: Jill Badonsky Creativity is like a fire hose.  Once you turn it on it's hard to control, it spews out haphazardly, and if…

    • Episode 61 - Brian Wansink by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 26, 2012, 20:02

      'Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think' by: Brian Wansink Dr. Brian Wansink -  Director of the Cornell Food & Brand Lab, marketing guru,…

    • Episode 62 - Shannon Kaiser by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 3, 2012, 01:57

      'Find Your Happy' by: Shannon Kaiser Shannon Kaiser -  travel writer, inspirational author, motivational speaker Sometimes here at SPP, we judge a book…

    • Episode 63 - Jonathan Haidt by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 9, 2012, 20:25

      'The Righteous Mind' by: Jonathan Haidt Jonathan Haidt - morality, emotion and politics: "Morality binds people together into teams that seek victory,…

    • Episode 64 - Arun Chaudhary by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 16, 2012, 19:44

      'First Cameraman: Documenting the Obama Presidency in Real Time' by: Arun Chaudhary Arun Chaudhary - First ever official White House Videographer This…

    • Episode 66 - Ann Louise Gittleman by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 30, 2012, 22:42

      'Zapped' by: Ann Louise Gittleman Ann Louise Gittleman - "The First Lady of Nutrition" Consider your typical day.  You cook in your microwave, you call…

    • Episode 69 - Dr. James Serpell by: smartpeoplepodcast

      November 6, 2012, 00:33

      'The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People' by: Dr. James Serpell Dr. James Serpell - Expert on human-animal interaction,…

    • Episode 71 - Linda McQuaig by: smartpeoplepodcast

      November 25, 2012, 22:12

      'Billionaires' Ball: Gluttony and Hubris in an Age of Epic Inequality' by: Linda McQuaig Linda McQuaig - Prolific journalist, critic, and author of…

    • Episode 72 - Fran Hawthorne by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 3, 2012, 22:56

      'Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love' by: Fran Hawthorne Fran Hawthorne - Author of Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the…

    • Episode 74 - Dr. Mollie Marti by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 16, 2012, 20:55

      'Walking with Justice' by: Dr. Mollie Marti Dr. Mollie Marti - lawyer, author, psychologist, professor It's funny how, as a child, you are amazed at how…

    • Episode 76 - Brian Orend by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 6, 2013, 13:00

      'The Morality of War' by: Brian Orend Brian Orend, Ph.D. - philosopher, professor, author, speaker "War, huh - yeah, what is it good for? Absolutely…

    • Episode 77 - Brandon Mendelson by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 21, 2013, 15:50

      'Social Media is Bullshit' by: Brandon Mendelson Brandon (BJ) Mendelson - Author of Social Media is Bullshit If you are one of the lucky few that has…

    • Episode 78 - Sydney Finkelstein by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 27, 2013, 21:22

      'Why Smart Executives Fail' by: Sydney Finkelstein Sydney Finkelstein - Steven Roth Professor of Management at Dartmouth, author, expert on strategy and…

    • Episode 79 - Marty Cagan by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 4, 2013, 22:11

      'Inspired: How to Create Products That Customers Love' by: Marty Cagan Marty Cagan - Expert on all things product, founding partner of the Silicon Valley…

    • Episode 80 - Alex Stone by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 18, 2013, 12:33

      'Fooling Houdini" by: Alex Stone Alex Stone - Magician, writer, speaker I don't know about you, but growing up I had this hilarious magic set.  It…

    • Episode 85 - Dan Pink by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 24, 2013, 17:48

      'Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us' by: Dan Pink Daniel Pink - AMAZING! One of the most watched TED Talks of all time.  Author of five…

    • Episode 86 - Joe Peta by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 7, 2013, 22:01

      'Trading Bases' by: Joe Peta Joe Peta - Author of Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball I'm not even going to butter you up…

    • Episode 87 - David Shenk by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 14, 2013, 21:42

      'The Genius in All of Us: New Insights into Genetics, Talent, and IQ' by: David Shenk David Shenk - Bestselling author of 6 books, including his most…

    • Episode 88 - Dr. Paul Ruggieri by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 21, 2013, 23:28

      'Confessions of a Surgeon' by: Paul Ruggieri Dr. Paul Ruggieri - Author of Confessions of a Surgeon "Now I want you to count back from ten.  10...9...8.…

    • Episode 89 - Jonah Berger by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 30, 2013, 20:47

      'Contagious: Why Things Catch On' by: Jonah Berger Jonah Berger - Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, author of Contagious: Why Things…

    • Episode 90 - Roman Krznaric by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 7, 2013, 01:08

      'How to Find Fulfilling Work' by: Roman Krznaric Roman Krznaric: How to Find Fulfilling Work; founding faculty member of The School of Life in London. O…

    • Episode 91 - Michael Moss by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 12, 2013, 23:30

      'Salt Sugar Fat' by: Michael Moss Michael Moss - Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter; author of #1 NY Times Bestseller, Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the…

    • Episode 92 - Kevin Smokler by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 21, 2013, 08:27

      'Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School' by: Kevin Smokler Kevin Smokler - Literary enthusiast, speaker,…

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    • 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 physician…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. …

    • 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…

    • 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 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 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…

    • 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 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…

    • 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 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 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 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 45 - Brené Brown by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 15, 2012, 15:15

      "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by: Brené Brown "Know Thyself".  It was inscribed…

    • 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 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 54 - Dr. Meg Jay by: smartpeoplepodcast

      June 24, 2012, 23:46

      'The Defining Decade' by Dr. Meg Jay Welcome back everyone to our first official episode of Season 2!.  We are glad to see you back and we look…

    • Episode 55 - Charlie Pellerin by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 1, 2012, 23:53

      'How NASA Builds Teams' by: Charlie Pellerin Do you know what astrophysics is? I'm not going to lie, I had to wikipedia it.  This week we speak with…

    • Episode 56 - Austin Kleon by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 10, 2012, 22:31

      'Steal Like an Artist' by: Austin Kleon 2. Don't wait until you know who you are to get started. 3. Write the book you want to read. 4. Use your…

    • Episode 57 - David DiSalvo by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 22, 2012, 18:30

      It's not the first time we've talked about it, and it won't be the last.  The human brain is plain ol' amazing.  For example, have you ever thought about…

    • Episode 58 - Jesse Prinz by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 29, 2012, 22:33

      "Beyond Human Nature" by: Jesse Prinz This week we cover some seriously heavy topics.  What plays a bigger role in who you are, your experiences or…

    • Episode 59 - Phil Edwards by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 7, 2012, 22:37

      'Fake Science 101' by: Phil Edwards For most of us, our high school textbooks were nothing more than a paper weight.  Maybe if we would have actually…

    • Episode 60 - Jill Badonsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 12, 2012, 21:17

      'The Nine Modern Day Muses' by: Jill Badonsky Creativity is like a fire hose.  Once you turn it on it's hard to control, it spews out haphazardly, and if…

    • Episode 61 - Brian Wansink by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 26, 2012, 20:02

      'Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think' by: Brian Wansink Dr. Brian Wansink -  Director of the Cornell Food & Brand Lab, marketing guru,…

    • Episode 62 - Shannon Kaiser by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 3, 2012, 01:57

      'Find Your Happy' by: Shannon Kaiser Shannon Kaiser -  travel writer, inspirational author, motivational speaker Sometimes here at SPP, we judge a book…

    • Episode 63 - Jonathan Haidt by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 9, 2012, 20:25

      'The Righteous Mind' by: Jonathan Haidt Jonathan Haidt - morality, emotion and politics: "Morality binds people together into teams that seek victory,…

    • Episode 64 - Arun Chaudhary by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 16, 2012, 19:44

      'First Cameraman: Documenting the Obama Presidency in Real Time' by: Arun Chaudhary Arun Chaudhary - First ever official White House Videographer This…

    • Episode 66 - Ann Louise Gittleman by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 30, 2012, 22:42

      'Zapped' by: Ann Louise Gittleman Ann Louise Gittleman - "The First Lady of Nutrition" Consider your typical day.  You cook in your microwave, you call…

    • Episode 67 - Dr. Richard Davidson by: smartpeoplepodcast

      October 7, 2012, 21:47

      'The Emotional Life of Your Brain' by: Dr. Richard Davidson Dr. Richard Davidson - Harvard educated professor, expert in emotions, author and long time…

    • Episode 69 - Dr. James Serpell by: smartpeoplepodcast

      November 6, 2012, 00:33

      'The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People' by: Dr. James Serpell Dr. James Serpell - Expert on human-animal interaction,…

    • Episode 71 - Linda McQuaig by: smartpeoplepodcast

      November 25, 2012, 22:12

      'Billionaires' Ball: Gluttony and Hubris in an Age of Epic Inequality' by: Linda McQuaig Linda McQuaig - Prolific journalist, critic, and author of…

    • Episode 72 - Fran Hawthorne by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 3, 2012, 22:56

      'Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love' by: Fran Hawthorne Fran Hawthorne - Author of Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the…

    • Episode 74 - Dr. Mollie Marti by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 16, 2012, 20:55

      'Walking with Justice' by: Dr. Mollie Marti Dr. Mollie Marti - lawyer, author, psychologist, professor It's funny how, as a child, you are amazed at how…

    • Episode 76 - Brian Orend by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 6, 2013, 13:00

      'The Morality of War' by: Brian Orend Brian Orend, Ph.D. - philosopher, professor, author, speaker "War, huh - yeah, what is it good for? Absolutely…

    • Episode 77 - Brandon Mendelson by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 21, 2013, 15:50

      'Social Media is Bullshit' by: Brandon Mendelson Brandon (BJ) Mendelson - Author of Social Media is Bullshit If you are one of the lucky few that has…

    • Episode 78 - Sydney Finkelstein by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 27, 2013, 21:22

      'Why Smart Executives Fail' by: Sydney Finkelstein Sydney Finkelstein - Steven Roth Professor of Management at Dartmouth, author, expert on strategy and…

    • Episode 79 - Marty Cagan by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 4, 2013, 22:11

      'Inspired: How to Create Products That Customers Love' by: Marty Cagan Marty Cagan - Expert on all things product, founding partner of the Silicon Valley…

    • Episode 80 - Alex Stone by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 18, 2013, 12:33

      'Fooling Houdini" by: Alex Stone Alex Stone - Magician, writer, speaker I don't know about you, but growing up I had this hilarious magic set.  It…

    • Episode 83 - Venkatesh Rao by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 10, 2013, 22:25

      'Tempo: timing, tactics and strategy in narrative-driven decision-making' by: Venkatesh Rao Venkatesh Rao: Author of Tempo: timing, tactics and strategy in…

    • Episode 84 - Marlene Zuk by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 17, 2013, 18:29

      'Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex, Diet, and How We Live' by: Marlene Zuk Marlene Zuk - author of Paleofantasy, professor of…

    • Episode 85 - Dan Pink by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 24, 2013, 17:48

      'Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us' by: Dan Pink Daniel Pink - AMAZING! One of the most watched TED Talks of all time.  Author of five…

    • Episode 86 - Joe Peta by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 7, 2013, 22:01

      'Trading Bases' by: Joe Peta Joe Peta - Author of Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball I'm not even going to butter you up…

    • Episode 87 - David Shenk by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 14, 2013, 21:42

      'The Genius in All of Us: New Insights into Genetics, Talent, and IQ' by: David Shenk David Shenk - Bestselling author of 6 books, including his most…

    • Episode 88 - Dr. Paul Ruggieri by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 21, 2013, 23:28

      'Confessions of a Surgeon' by: Paul Ruggieri Dr. Paul Ruggieri - Author of Confessions of a Surgeon "Now I want you to count back from ten.  10...9...8.…

    • Episode 89 - Jonah Berger by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 30, 2013, 20:47

      'Contagious: Why Things Catch On' by: Jonah Berger Jonah Berger - Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, author of Contagious: Why Things…

    • Episode 90 - Roman Krznaric by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 7, 2013, 01:08

      'How to Find Fulfilling Work' by: Roman Krznaric Roman Krznaric: How to Find Fulfilling Work; founding faculty member of The School of Life in London. O…

    • Episode 91 - Michael Moss by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 12, 2013, 23:30

      'Salt Sugar Fat' by: Michael Moss Michael Moss - Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter; author of #1 NY Times Bestseller, Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the…

    • Episode 92 - Kevin Smokler by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 21, 2013, 08:27

      'Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School' by: Kevin Smokler Kevin Smokler - Literary enthusiast, speaker,…

  • Episode: Entertainment  (5)
    • 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 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 68 - Mark Malkoff by: smartpeoplepodcast

      October 14, 2012, 22:30

      Mark Malkoff from MyDamnChannel.net Mark Malkoff - Filmmaker, adventurer, comedian We all know that guy.  The ideas guy.  The non-action guy. …

    • Episode 81 - Stefan Molyneux by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 23, 2013, 19:42

      Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio Stefan Molyneux - Philosopher, host of Freedomain Radio When you take a stance on something, you're bound to…

    • Episode 82 - Dan Carlin by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 3, 2013, 23:48

      Host of the 'Hardcore History' and 'Common Sense' podcasts: Dan Carlin Dan Carlin - Host of the Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts, Political…

  • Episode: Entrepreneur  (14)
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    • 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 physician…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. …

    • 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…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 45 - Brené Brown by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 15, 2012, 15:15

      "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by: Brené Brown "Know Thyself".  It was inscribed…

    • 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…

    • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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,…

    • Episode 54 - Dr. Meg Jay by: smartpeoplepodcast

      June 24, 2012, 23:46

      'The Defining Decade' by Dr. Meg Jay Welcome back everyone to our first official episode of Season 2!.  We are glad to see you back and we look…

    • Episode 55 - Charlie Pellerin by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 1, 2012, 23:53

      'How NASA Builds Teams' by: Charlie Pellerin Do you know what astrophysics is? I'm not going to lie, I had to wikipedia it.  This week we speak with…

    • Episode 56 - Austin Kleon by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 10, 2012, 22:31

      'Steal Like an Artist' by: Austin Kleon 2. Don't wait until you know who you are to get started. 3. Write the book you want to read. 4. Use your…

    • Episode 57 - David DiSalvo by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 22, 2012, 18:30

      It's not the first time we've talked about it, and it won't be the last.  The human brain is plain ol' amazing.  For example, have you ever thought about…

    • Episode 58 - Jesse Prinz by: smartpeoplepodcast

      July 29, 2012, 22:33

      "Beyond Human Nature" by: Jesse Prinz This week we cover some seriously heavy topics.  What plays a bigger role in who you are, your experiences or…

    • Episode 59 - Phil Edwards by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 7, 2012, 22:37

      'Fake Science 101' by: Phil Edwards For most of us, our high school textbooks were nothing more than a paper weight.  Maybe if we would have actually…

    • Episode 60 - Jill Badonsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 12, 2012, 21:17

      'The Nine Modern Day Muses' by: Jill Badonsky Creativity is like a fire hose.  Once you turn it on it's hard to control, it spews out haphazardly, and if…

    • Episode 61 - Brian Wansink by: smartpeoplepodcast

      August 26, 2012, 20:02

      'Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think' by: Brian Wansink Dr. Brian Wansink -  Director of the Cornell Food & Brand Lab, marketing guru,…

    • Episode 62 - Shannon Kaiser by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 3, 2012, 01:57

      'Find Your Happy' by: Shannon Kaiser Shannon Kaiser -  travel writer, inspirational author, motivational speaker Sometimes here at SPP, we judge a book…

    • Episode 63 - Jonathan Haidt by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 9, 2012, 20:25

      'The Righteous Mind' by: Jonathan Haidt Jonathan Haidt - morality, emotion and politics: "Morality binds people together into teams that seek victory,…

    • Episode 64 - Arun Chaudhary by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 16, 2012, 19:44

      'First Cameraman: Documenting the Obama Presidency in Real Time' by: Arun Chaudhary Arun Chaudhary - First ever official White House Videographer This…

    • Episode 65 - Reggie Freeman by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 23, 2012, 20:54

      Reggie Freeman - Assistant Fire Chief / Deputy Director of Emergency Management Reggie Freeman - Fire Chief, Emergency Management, CEO & President…

    • Episode 66 - Ann Louise Gittleman by: smartpeoplepodcast

      September 30, 2012, 22:42

      'Zapped' by: Ann Louise Gittleman Ann Louise Gittleman - "The First Lady of Nutrition" Consider your typical day.  You cook in your microwave, you call…

    • Episode 67 - Dr. Richard Davidson by: smartpeoplepodcast

      October 7, 2012, 21:47

      'The Emotional Life of Your Brain' by: Dr. Richard Davidson Dr. Richard Davidson - Harvard educated professor, expert in emotions, author and long time…

    • Episode 68 - Mark Malkoff by: smartpeoplepodcast

      October 14, 2012, 22:30

      Mark Malkoff from MyDamnChannel.net Mark Malkoff - Filmmaker, adventurer, comedian We all know that guy.  The ideas guy.  The non-action guy. …

    • Episode 69 - Dr. James Serpell by: smartpeoplepodcast

      November 6, 2012, 00:33

      'The Domestic Dog: Its Evolution, Behaviour and Interactions with People' by: Dr. James Serpell Dr. James Serpell - Expert on human-animal interaction,…

    • Episode 71 - Linda McQuaig by: smartpeoplepodcast

      November 25, 2012, 22:12

      'Billionaires' Ball: Gluttony and Hubris in an Age of Epic Inequality' by: Linda McQuaig Linda McQuaig - Prolific journalist, critic, and author of…

    • Episode 72 - Fran Hawthorne by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 3, 2012, 22:56

      'Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love' by: Fran Hawthorne Fran Hawthorne - Author of Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the…

    • Episode 73 - Brian Dunning of Skeptoid by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 10, 2012, 00:53

      Skeptoid with Brian Dunning Brian Dunning - Skeptoid podcast producer, professional myth-buster, author, entrepreneur. Did you know that 98% of all…

    • Episode 74 - Dr. Mollie Marti by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 16, 2012, 20:55

      'Walking with Justice' by: Dr. Mollie Marti Dr. Mollie Marti - lawyer, author, psychologist, professor It's funny how, as a child, you are amazed at how…

    • Episode 75 - Peter Webster and Kyle Robertson by: smartpeoplepodcast

      December 23, 2012, 16:48

      Peter Webster & Kyle Robertson of iCare Peter Webster & Kyle Robertson: Founders of iCare There is a major social revolution taking place right…

    • Episode 76 - Brian Orend by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 6, 2013, 13:00

      'The Morality of War' by: Brian Orend Brian Orend, Ph.D. - philosopher, professor, author, speaker "War, huh - yeah, what is it good for? Absolutely…

    • Episode 77 - Brandon Mendelson by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 21, 2013, 15:50

      'Social Media is Bullshit' by: Brandon Mendelson Brandon (BJ) Mendelson - Author of Social Media is Bullshit If you are one of the lucky few that has…

    • Episode 78 - Sydney Finkelstein by: smartpeoplepodcast

      January 27, 2013, 21:22

      'Why Smart Executives Fail' by: Sydney Finkelstein Sydney Finkelstein - Steven Roth Professor of Management at Dartmouth, author, expert on strategy and…

    • Episode 79 - Marty Cagan by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 4, 2013, 22:11

      'Inspired: How to Create Products That Customers Love' by: Marty Cagan Marty Cagan - Expert on all things product, founding partner of the Silicon Valley…

    • Episode 80 - Alex Stone by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 18, 2013, 12:33

      'Fooling Houdini" by: Alex Stone Alex Stone - Magician, writer, speaker I don't know about you, but growing up I had this hilarious magic set.  It…

    • Episode 81 - Stefan Molyneux by: smartpeoplepodcast

      February 23, 2013, 19:42

      Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio Stefan Molyneux - Philosopher, host of Freedomain Radio When you take a stance on something, you're bound to…

    • Episode 82 - Dan Carlin by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 3, 2013, 23:48

      Host of the 'Hardcore History' and 'Common Sense' podcasts: Dan Carlin Dan Carlin - Host of the Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts, Political…

    • Episode 83 - Venkatesh Rao by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 10, 2013, 22:25

      'Tempo: timing, tactics and strategy in narrative-driven decision-making' by: Venkatesh Rao Venkatesh Rao: Author of Tempo: timing, tactics and strategy in…

    • Episode 84 - Marlene Zuk by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 17, 2013, 18:29

      'Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex, Diet, and How We Live' by: Marlene Zuk Marlene Zuk - author of Paleofantasy, professor of…

    • Episode 85 - Dan Pink by: smartpeoplepodcast

      March 24, 2013, 17:48

      'Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us' by: Dan Pink Daniel Pink - AMAZING! One of the most watched TED Talks of all time.  Author of five…

    • Episode 86 - Joe Peta by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 7, 2013, 22:01

      'Trading Bases' by: Joe Peta Joe Peta - Author of Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball I'm not even going to butter you up…

    • Episode 87 - David Shenk by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 14, 2013, 21:42

      'The Genius in All of Us: New Insights into Genetics, Talent, and IQ' by: David Shenk David Shenk - Bestselling author of 6 books, including his most…

    • Episode 88 - Dr. Paul Ruggieri by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 21, 2013, 23:28

      'Confessions of a Surgeon' by: Paul Ruggieri Dr. Paul Ruggieri - Author of Confessions of a Surgeon "Now I want you to count back from ten.  10...9...8.…

    • Episode 89 - Jonah Berger by: smartpeoplepodcast

      April 30, 2013, 20:47

      'Contagious: Why Things Catch On' by: Jonah Berger Jonah Berger - Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, author of Contagious: Why Things…

    • Episode 90 - Roman Krznaric by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 7, 2013, 01:08

      'How to Find Fulfilling Work' by: Roman Krznaric Roman Krznaric: How to Find Fulfilling Work; founding faculty member of The School of Life in London. O…

    • Episode 91 - Michael Moss by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 12, 2013, 23:30

      'Salt Sugar Fat' by: Michael Moss Michael Moss - Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter; author of #1 NY Times Bestseller, Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the…

    • Episode 92 - Kevin Smokler by: smartpeoplepodcast

      May 21, 2013, 08:27

      'Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School' by: Kevin Smokler Kevin Smokler - Literary enthusiast, speaker,…

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