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Past Episodes

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  • Episode 309 - Alexandra Levit - The Workforce of the Future by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 22, 2018, 22:11

    Alexandra Levit, author of, 'Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future' This week, we speak with Alexandra Levit.…

  • Episode 308 - Jeffrey Gitomer - Be Intriguing from the Outset by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2018, 23:21

    Jeffrey Gitomer, author of, 'Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill' This week, we speak with Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is best known as…

  • Episode 307 – Brad Staats - Never Stop Learning by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 24, 2018, 21:26

    Dr. Brad Staats, author of, 'Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive' This week, we speak with Dr. Brad Staats. Dr. Staats is…

  • Episode 306 - Brandon Webb - Conquer Fear Like a SEAL by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 10, 2018, 22:19

    Brandon Webb, author of, 'Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide' This week we interview Brandon Webb. Brandon Webb is a former US Navy SEAL sniper, New…

  • Episode 305 - Joan C. Williams - Class Clash in America, The Forgotten Workers by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 27, 2018, 23:03

    Joan C. Williams, author of, 'White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America' This week we interview Joan C. Williams. Joan is a rock…

  • Episode 304 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - Gut Health, Gut Check by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 13, 2018, 21:04

    Dr. Will Bulsiewicz This week we interview "Dr. B," Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained…

  • Episode 303 – Bob Rosen – Leading with Consciousness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 30, 2018, 22:48

    Bob Rosen, author of, 'Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life' This week we interview Bob Rosen. Bob is a trusted CEO adviser,…

  • Episode 302 – Mike Rognlien – What Does it Mean to be Truly Fulfilled? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 16, 2018, 23:45

    Mike Rognlien, author of, 'This Is Now Your Company: A Culture Carrier's Manifesto' This week we interview Mike Rognlien. Mike spent most of his career…

  • Episode 301 - Due Quach - Find Your Calm by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 2, 2018, 20:57

    Due Quach, author of, 'Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy' This week we interview Due…

  • Episode 300 - Dr. Traci Stein - Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Brain Hacks by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 5, 2018, 00:19

    Dr. Traci Stein, author of, 'The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management' This week we interview Dr. Traci Stein. Dr. Stein is a Columbia-traine…

  • Episode 299 - John Hooker - Solving Ethical Dilemmas by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 22, 2018, 22:00

    John Hooker, author of, 'Taking Ethics Seriously: Why Ethics Is an Essential Tool for the Modern Workplace' This week we interview John Hooker. John…

  • Episode 298 - Dr. Elizabeth Boham - Functional Medicine, Breast Cancer, and Chronic Illness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 7, 2018, 23:17

    Dr. Elizabeth Boham, 'Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer' This week we interview Dr. Elizabeth Boham. Dr. Elizabeth Boham…

  • Episode 297 - Barbara Lipska - Our Little-known Brain by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 24, 2018, 00:03

    Barbara Lipska, author of, 'The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery' This week we interview Barbara Lipska. Barbara is a…

  • Episode 296 - Adam Braun - Do Meaningful Work and Change the World by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 9, 2018, 23:48

    Adam Braun, CEO & Co-Founder of MissionU. Author of, 'The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change' This week we…

  • Episode 295 - Dr. Lisa Mosconi - Nuclear Medicine Meets Nutrition by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 27, 2018, 01:23

    Dr. Lisa Mosconi, author of, 'Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power' Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food…

  • Episode 294 - Soon Yu - Starting a Company and Dealing with Failure by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 12, 2018, 21:39

    Soon Yu, author of, 'Iconic Advantage: Don’t Chase the New, Innovate the Old' Modern business gurus all cry for the need to innovate, to disrupt, and to…

  • Episode 293 - Jeremy Bailenson - How Virtual Reality Will Impact Your Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 26, 2018, 20:39

    Jeremy Bailenson, author of, 'Experience on Demand: What Virtual Reality Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do' Virtual reality is able to effectively blur…

  • Episode 292 - Bryan Caplan - Education is a Waste of Time and Money by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 12, 2018, 22:33

    Bryan Caplan, author of, 'The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money' It's not often I truly feel that a guest…

  • Episode 291 - Mary Beth Ferrante - We Are Failing Working Mothers by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 29, 2018, 20:23

    Mary Beth Ferrante, Founder of LiveWorkLead.com Did you know that working mothers are 50% LESS likely to be promoted than women without children? Or that…

  • Episode 290 - Listener Questions Special Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 24, 2018, 20:16

    We made it. You made it! Here's part 2 of our listener questions and 'year in review.' Quick recap. Before we closed out 2017, we sent an email to our…

  • Episode 289 - Listener Questions Special by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 22, 2018, 20:43

    Chris Stemp and Jon Rojas, creators of Smart People Podcast We made it to 2018! Welcome 🙂 Before we closed out 2017, we sent an email to our newsletter…

  • Episode 288 - Nancy Koehn - Survive and Thrive During Turbulent Times by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 16, 2018, 00:27

    Nancy Koehn, author of, 'Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times' For leaders in the 21st century, there is one pressing…

  • Episode 287 - Scott Carney - Does the Wim Hof Method Really Work? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 1, 2018, 23:25

    Scott Carney, author of, 'What Doesn’t Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary…

  • Episode 286 - Mike Lewis - How to Jump to Your Dream Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2017, 13:24

    Mike Lewis, author of, 'When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want' Our guest this week is Mike Lewis, Founder and CEO of When To Jump. When…

  • Episode 285 - Steve McKee - Are You Stalled, Stuck, or Stale? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 5, 2017, 21:16

    Steve McKee, author of, 'Power Branding: Leveraging the Success of the World's Best Brands' We are all creators. Every day we go out into the world…

  • Episode 284 - Morgan Simon - Where Did Your Money Spend The Night? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2017, 22:38

    Morgan Simon, author of, 'Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change' "Money is a tool to create the things that we want. It is a proxy for…

  • Episode 283 - Philip Shepherd - Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Body by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 6, 2017, 23:31

    Philip Shepherd, author of, 'Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being' Mindfulness is all the rage these days. And yet, even…

  • Episode 282 - Todd Davis - The Secret Weapon for Success by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 23, 2017, 22:51

    Todd Davis, author of, 'Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work' In today's work environment, our success is heavily…

  • Episode 281 - W. Keith Campbell - When You Love Yourself Too Much by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 9, 2017, 21:03

    W. Keith Campbell, author of, 'The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement' Narcissism—an inflated view of the self—is everywhere. Public…

  • Episode 280 - Suzanne Bouffard - How To Raise A Smart Child by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 25, 2017, 21:59

    Suzanne Bouffard, author of, 'he Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children' There is no debate that a good education is a…

  • Episode 279 - Dr. Allen Frances - Trump, Mental Illness, and the End of Reason by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 12, 2017, 00:21

    Dr. Allen Frances, author of, 'Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump' "Calling Trump crazy allows us to avoid confronting…

  • Episode 278 - Frank Ostaseski - What Death Can Teach Us About Living by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 29, 2017, 00:52

    Frank Ostaseski, author of, 'The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully' "Death is not waiting for us at the end of a…

  • Episode 277 - Peter Brannen - How The World Ends by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 14, 2017, 23:21

    Peter Brannen, author of, 'The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions' Did you…

  • Episode 276 - Paul Armstrong - Disruptive Technologies Will Change Your Business and Your Life  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 31, 2017, 21:56

    Paul Armstrong, author of, 'Disruptive Technologies: Understand, Evaluate, Respond' We all know that technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and it's…

  • Episode 275 - Brett Velicovich - The World's Most Dangerous Drone Expert by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 17, 2017, 22:31

    Brett Velicovich, author of, 'Drone Warrior: An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies' For nearly a decade…

  • Episode 274 - R.P. Eddy - How To Predict Disasters by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 3, 2017, 23:05

    R.P. Eddy, author of, 'Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes' Millions of lives are lost to catastrophes that could have been saved by the…

  • Episode 273 - Seth Stephens-Davidowitz - What Have You Googled Recently? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 19, 2017, 22:18

    Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of, 'Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are' Go take a look…

  • Episode 272 - Guy Winch - The Secret To A Happy Life Is An Emotional First Aid Kit by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 5, 2017, 23:09

    Guy Winch, author of, 'Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts' We all sustain emotional wounds. Failure,…

  • Episode 271 - Anindya Ghose - The Future of the Mobile Economy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 22, 2017, 22:25

    Anindya Ghose, author of, 'Tap: Unlocking the Mobile Economy' The smart phone is our most treasured tech device. If you don't believe me, try leaving it…

  • Episode 270 - Larry Robertson - Why Creativity Is Our Natural Language by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 8, 2017, 22:25

    Larry Robertson, author of, 'The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity' For anyone who wants to create or innovate - this is the interview for…

  • Episode 269 - Kate Raworth - A Better Economic Model by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 24, 2017, 23:22

    Kate Raworth, author of, 'Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist' Economics is the mother tongue of public policy. It…

  • Episode 268 - Christopher Brinton and Mung Chiang - The Power of Networks by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 10, 2017, 22:51

    Christopher Brinton and Mung Chiang, authors of, 'The Power of Networks: Six Principles That Connect Our Lives' Calling all nerds! This week on the…

  • Episode 267 - Jennifer Mueller - Embrace Creativity, Change Your Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 28, 2017, 20:48

    Jennifer Mueller, author of, 'Creative Change: Why We Resist It . . . How We Can Embrace It' If you ask someone how it feels to be creative, you will often…

  • Episode 266 - Heather Gray - How To Stop Compromising and Have It All by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 13, 2017, 23:31

    Heather Gray, executive coach and corporate therapist These days you can't go two minutes without being reminded that there are really successful, rich,…

  • Episode 265 - Andy Molinsky - NOW Is the Time to Change, Here's How by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 28, 2017, 00:47

    Andy Molinsky, author of, 'Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge and Build Confidence' Do you feel…

  • Episode 264 - Leanne Jacobs - How To Achieve Real Wealth by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 13, 2017, 22:28

    Leanne Jacobs, author of, 'Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover' Most of us know what it feels like to chase success and money. We believe…

  • Episode 263 - Yuval Noah Harari - How Humans Have Become Gods and What it Means for Our Future by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 30, 2017, 21:44

    Yuval Noah Harari, author of, 'Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow' and 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' With the international sensation,…

  • Episode 262 - David Hoffeld - Using Neuroscience to Sell by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 16, 2017, 21:44

    David Hoffeld, author of, 'The Science of Selling: Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal' The ability to sell…

  • Episode 261 - Sam Weinman - How to Win at Losing by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 2, 2017, 22:25

    Sam Weinman, author of, 'Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains' Our guest this week is an award winning sports journalist…

  • Episode 260 - Lawrence Levy - When Steve Jobs Needed Help, He Called Lawrence by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2016, 22:11

    Lawrence Levy, author of, 'To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History' In this episode we discuss the never-befo…

  • Episode 259 - Dr. Richard Wolff - Capitalism is Broken. Here is the Solution. by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 6, 2016, 00:43

    Dr. Richard Wolff, author of, 'Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism' Our guest this week believes capitalism is broken, and he makes a pretty good…

  • Episode 258 - Jerome Hardaway - Supporting Veterans Through Vets Who Code by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 21, 2016, 20:19

    Jerome Hardaway, Executive Director of Vets Who Code This week we welcome to the podcast Jerome Hardaway, Executive Director of Vets Who Code. Jerome is…

  • Episode 257 - Doug Hensch - How to Build Resilience by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 7, 2016, 23:57

    Doug Hensch, author of, Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety' Numerous recent studies have shown that…

  • Episode 256 - Jonathan Levi (Part 2) - How to Optimize Your Memory by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 24, 2016, 22:54

    Jonathan Levi: SuperLearner, Entrepreneur, Lifehacker, Author, Podcaster This week we welcome back former guest, Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is an entrepreneur…

  • Episode 255 - Dr. Jessica Tracy - How Pride Can Help You Achieve Your Goals by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 10, 2016, 16:34

    Dr. Jessica Tracy, author of, 'Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success' Many of us know pride as one of the seven deadly sins.…

  • Episode 254 - Chris Bailey - A Life of Productivity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 26, 2016, 22:28

    Chris Bailey, author of, ' The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy' In this episode we speak with…

  • Episode 253 - Dr. Susan David - Control Your Destiny by Understanding Your Emotions by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 12, 2016, 22:22

    Dr. Susan David, author of, 'Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life' Dr. David exposes how our emotions hold us back…

  • Episode 252 - Alan Iny - A New Paradigm for Creativity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 29, 2016, 22:05

    Alan Iny, author of, 'Thinking in New Boxes: A New Paradigm for Business Creativity' We've all heard the cliché "think outside the box". It's a rallying…

  • Episode 251 - Dr. Matthew Accurso - How to Achieve Optimal Health by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 15, 2016, 22:35

    Dr. Matthew Accurso There is a new paradigm in the field of health and wellness. It's one that involves looking at the human holistically and trying to get…

  • Episode 250 - Michael Bungay Stanier - Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 1, 2016, 20:41

    Michael Bungay Stanier, author of, 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever' Coaching is an essential skill for…

  • Episode 249 - Tema Frank - Make Customers Love You by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 18, 2016, 23:24

    Tema Frank author of, 'PeopleShock: The Path to Profits When Customers Rule' In the new digital age, customers have more power than ever before. They can…

  • Episode 248 - Roman Krznaric - How Should We Live? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 11, 2016, 23:47

    Roman Krznaric, author of, 'How Should We Live?: Great Ideas from the Past for Everyday Life' We are bring back one of our all time most downloaded guests…

  • Episode 247 - Paul Tough - How to Raise Successful Kids by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 27, 2016, 21:15

    Paul Tough, author of, 'Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why' Everyone wants to know the secret to raising amazing kids. Whether you want them to…

  • Episode 246 - Dr. Daniel Amen - The Most Popular Psychiatrist in America by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 20, 2016, 21:41

    Dr. Daniel Amen, author of, 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression,…

  • Episode 245 - Arun Sundararajan - The Sharing Economy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 13, 2016, 22:58

    Arun Sundararajan, author of, 'The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism' Drawing on extensive research and numerous…

  • Episode 244 - Anne Loehr - Be of Service, Be Successful by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 6, 2016, 21:34

    Anne Loehr, author of, 'Managing the Unmanageable: How to Motivate Even the Most Unruly Employee' With one question constantly guiding the way, Anne…

  • Episode 243 - General Ann Dunwoody - Leadership from America's First Female Four-Star General by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 23, 2016, 22:43

    General Ann Dunwoody, author of, 'A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General' On June 23, 2008, President…

  • Episode 242 - Tom Davenport - Will Machines Take Your Job? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 17, 2016, 23:06

    Tom Davenport, author of, 'Only Humans Need Apply: Winners and Losers in the Age of Smart Machines' Frankly, the answer is probably. Nearly half of all…

  • Episode 241 - Amy Herman - See More and Achieve More with Visual Intelligence by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 10, 2016, 23:43

    Amy Herman, author of, 'Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life' How observant are you? What things are you missing out on that…

  • Episode 240 - Patrick McGinnis - Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 2, 2016, 23:54

    Patrick McGinnis, author of, 'The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job' Are you trying to choose between the stability…

  • Episode 239 - Tom Schwab - The Online Business Builder by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 25, 2016, 23:58

    Tom Schwab, author of, 'CONNECT: Grow Your Business as a Podcast Guest' and founder of Interview Valet Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business.…

  • Episode 238 - Anders Ericsson - The Truth Behind the 10,000 Hour Rule by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 18, 2016, 23:32

    Anders Ericsson, author of, 'Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise' For more than thirty years psychologist Anders Ericsson, an expert on the…

  • Episode 237 - Scott Harrison - Founder and CEO of charity: water by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 12, 2016, 00:12

    Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water charity: water is known throughout the world as one of the most innovative, successful non-profits…

  • Episode 236 - Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez - The Best in the World at Storytelling and Presentations by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 4, 2016, 23:02

    Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez, authors of, 'Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols' To be a great leader, you have to…

  • Episode 235 - Tim Sanders - Former Yahoo Executive on Leadership Development, Sales Strategy, and Human Performance by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 29, 2016, 00:53

    Tim Sanders, author of, 'Dealstorming: The Secret Weapon That Can Solve Your Toughest Sales Challenges' Tim Sanders - Former Yahoo executive on leadership…

  • Episode 234 - Morgan Wright - Cybersecurity and Identity Theft by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 21, 2016, 23:30

    Morgan Wright, an internationally recognized authority on cyberterrorism, cybersecurity, identity theft and US law enforcement. Although the digital age has…

  • Episode 233 - David Burkus - The Old Rules of Business No Longer Apply by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 14, 2016, 20:12

    Dr. David Burkus, author of, 'Under New Management: How Leading Organizations Are Upending Business as Usual' Dr. David Burkus is a highly regarded and…

  • Episode 232 - Andrew Cockburn - The Ugly Truth About Drone Warfare by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 7, 2016, 23:06

    Andrew Cockburn, author of, 'Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins' Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination. Yet few…

  • Episode 231 - Jeff Gramm - Secrets of a Hedge Fund Manager by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 29, 2016, 22:10

    Jeff Gramm, author of, 'Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism' This week we have a very down to earth conversation with hedge…

  • Episode 230 - Jacquie McNish - Whatever Happened to BlackBerry? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 22, 2016, 22:37

    Jacquie McNish, author of, 'Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry' This week on the show we…

  • Episode 229 - Sam Attard - Want To Be Healthy? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 15, 2016, 20:18

    Samantha Attard, nutrition PhD, wellness coach, and yoga teacher Now that 2016 is in full swing, many of us have already abandoned our New Year's resolution.…

  • Episode 228 - Lisa Nichols - How to Get More of What You Want by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 8, 2016, 21:42

    Lisa Nichols, author of, 'Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity Today' We are extremely excited this week to have on the show New York…

  • Episode 227 - George Franklin - A Corporate Lobbyist Tells All by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 1, 2016, 20:21

    George Franklin, author of, 'Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars: 30 Years of Lobbying for the Most Famous Tiger in the World' What they don't teach you in…

  • Episode 226 - Mary Roach - How to Write Bestsellers and More About Her New Book, 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 25, 2016, 21:32

    Mary Roach, author of, 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' and more! This week we are extremely excited to have Mary Roach on the show. Mary is the…

  • Episode 225 - Dennis Tirch - The Science of Compassion by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 18, 2016, 22:18

    Dennis Tirch, author of, 'The Compassionate Mind Guide To Overcoming Anxiety' and 'The ACT Practitioner’s Guide to The Science of Compassion Over the…

  • Episode 224 – The Best of 2015, Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 11, 2016, 21:16

    Happy 2016 to each and every one of the Smart People Podcast listeners out there! It's Jon's turn to take a look back on 2015 and puts together clips from…

  • Episode 223 - The Best of 2015, Part 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 4, 2016, 21:05

    This week, Chris takes a look back on 2015 and puts together clips from his favorite episodes of the past year.  From finding your calling, to learning about…

  • Episode 222 - Veny Musum and Upendra Chivukula - How to Fix Income Inequality by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 21, 2015, 22:58

    Upendra Chivukula and Veny Musum, authors of, 'THE 3rd WAY: ECONOMIC REFORM or SOCIAL REVOLUTION the solution to income inequality' THE 3rd WAY is a very…

  • Episode 221 - Bill George - Discover Your True North by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 14, 2015, 20:00

    Bill George, author of, 'Discover Your True North' This week on Smart People Podcast we interview the former CEO of Medtronic, Bill George, as we discuss his…

  • Episode 220 - George Anastasia - The Demise of the American Mafia by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 9, 2015, 22:18

    George Anastasia, author of, 'Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia' This week, prize-winning reporter…

  • Episode 219 - Garrison Wynn - What the 1% Do Differently by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 30, 2015, 20:41

    Garrison Wynn, author of, 'The Real Truth about Success: What the Top 1% Do Differently, Why They Won't Tell You, and How You Can Do It Anyway!' Life and…

  • Episode 218 - Dr. Shelley Reciniello - Consciousness Before Mindfulness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 23, 2015, 22:21

    Dr. Shelley Reciniello, author of, 'The Conscious Leader: Nine Principles and Practices to Create a Wide-Awake and Productive Workplace' Although mindfulness…

  • Episode 217 - Adam Werbach - How Business Can Change the World for the Better by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 16, 2015, 18:31

    Adam Werbach, author of, 'Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto' and 'Act Now, Apologize Later' Our guest this week, Adam Werbach, has been on…

  • Episode 216 - John Sedgwick - The Duel that Stunned the Nation by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 9, 2015, 21:56

    John Sedgwick, author of, 'War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel that Stunned the Nation' In the summer of 1804, two of America’s most…

  • Episode 215 - Todd Kashdan - How to Achieve Fulfillment by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 2, 2015, 19:48

    Todd Kashdan, author of, 'The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your "Good" Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment' Happiness…

  • Episode 214 - Seth Siegel - How a Desert Nation Solved the Water Shortage Crisis by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 26, 2015, 20:58

    Seth Siegel, author of, 'Let There Be Water: Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World' Growing water shortages around the world are topping the news right…

  • Episode 213 - Roger Lowenstein - How The Federal Reserve Was Created by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 19, 2015, 21:10

    Roger Lowenstein, author of, 'America's Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve' In this episode we speak with Roger Lowenstein about the…

  • Episode 212 - Maurice Schweitzer - How Emotions Affect Your Decisions by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 12, 2015, 20:51

    Maurice Schweitzer, author of, 'Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both' In this episode, Wharton Business School…

  • Episode 211 - Yvette d’Entremont - The Truth About Gluten, MSG, Organic, and More...Using Science by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 5, 2015, 23:16

    Yvette d’Entremont, aka "SciBabe" The market for health and wellness products is exploding. Every day there is a new cure, miracle berry, diet, homeopathic…

  • Episode 210 - Rich Roll - Live with Authenticity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 28, 2015, 23:05

    Rich Roll, author of, 'Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself' Rich Roll is a graduate of…

  • Episode 209 - Steven Kotler - Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 21, 2015, 22:51

    Steven Kotler, author of, 'The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance' In this episode we interview Steven Kotler, author…

  • Episode 208 - Rosie Von Lila - A Burning Man Insider by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 14, 2015, 21:36

    Rosie Von Lila, creator of The Von Lila Framework Do you know what Burning Man is? If not, listen to this episode. If you do, have you ever wondered how…

  • Episode 207 - Michael Farmer - An Inside Look Into Advertising Agencies by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 7, 2015, 18:27

    Michael Farmer, author of, 'Madison Avenue Manslaughter: An Inside View of Fee-Cutting Clients, Profit-Hungry Owners and Declining Ad Agencies' Advertis…

  • Episode 206 - Chris Buckingham – Launch Your Business or Idea with Crowdfunding by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 31, 2015, 21:19

    Chris Buckingham, author of, 'Crowdfunding Intelligence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Raising Investment Funds on the Internet' Crowdfunding has officially…

  • Episode 205 - Lars Tvede - Western Society is Killing Creativity, Here’s How We Fix It by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2015, 00:21

    Lars Tvede, author of, 'The Creative Society: How the Future Can Be Won' Human creativity has been one of the fundamental drivers of civilization.…

  • Episode 204 - Dr. Stephen Camarata - How Not To Screw Up Your Kid by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 17, 2015, 22:20

    Stephen Camarata, author of, 'The Intuitive Parent: Why the Best Thing for Your Child is You' Parenting today is practically a competitive sport, and…

  • Episode 203 -Adrian Gostick - What Motivates You? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 10, 2015, 17:41

    Adrian Gostick, author of, 'What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work' Over the course of our childhood and into adulthood, we receive a lot of advice…

  • Episode 202 - Ryan Holiday - Overcoming Any Obstacle by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 3, 2015, 18:29

    Ryan Holiday, author of, 'The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph' We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn’t…

  • Episode 201- Andrew Sinkov - Co-Founder and VP of Marketing of Evernote by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 27, 2015, 20:37

    Andrew Sinkov, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing of Evernote What is it like to be a co-founder of one of the largest, most innovative tech companies on…

  • Episode 200 - Jeff Cohen - 'Chunk' from The Goonies! by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 20, 2015, 20:40

    Jeff Cohen: Chunk from The Goonies and author of, 'The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood' …

  • Episode 199 - Fred Kiel - Does It Pay To Be Moral? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 13, 2015, 23:09

    Fred Kiel, author of, 'Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win' We've all been taught the golden rule - "treat others as you…

  • Episode 198 - Amy Stewart - Everything You Want to Know About Alcohol by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 6, 2015, 20:49

    Amy Stewart, author of, 'The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks' Did you know that the alcohol that gets you drunk in a beer…

  • Episode 197 - Kathleen McGinn - Is it Better or Worse to be Raised by a Stay at Home Mom? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 29, 2015, 20:00

    Harvard Professor Dr. Kathleen McGinn With the shift in gender roles, many children are no longer being raised primarily by their mothers. With dual income…

  • Episode 196 - Alvin Roth - He Won a Nobel Prize... Enough Said by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 22, 2015, 23:13

    Alvin Roth, author of, 'Who Gets What - And Why: The Hidden World of Matchmaking and Market Design ' If you’ve ever sought a job or hired someone, applied…

  • Episode 195 - Till Roenneberg - Night Owl vs. Early Bird and the Science Behind Your Sleep Patterns by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 15, 2015, 21:43

    Till Roenneberg, author of, 'Internal Time: Chronotypes, Social Jet Lag, and Why You're So Tired' Early birds and night owls are born, not made. Sleep…

  • Episode 194 - Bob Burg - 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 8, 2015, 21:55

    Bob Burg, author of, 'The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea' We have all heard the axiom, "It's better to give than to receive." And…

  • Episode 193 - Matt Richtel - What is Technology Doing to Us? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 1, 2015, 22:19

    Matt Richtel, author of 'A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention' We all understand that technology is addicting. Every…

  • Episode 192 - Michael Uslan - The Rise of Superheroes by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 25, 2015, 20:07

    "The Godfather of comic book movies," Michael Uslan, You don't have to be a comic book fanatic to love superheroes. And even if you've never picked up a…

  • Episode 191 - Leigh Gallagher - The End of the Suburbs by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 18, 2015, 20:00

    Leigh Gallagher, author of, 'The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream Is Moving' For many of us, the suburbs hold a magical place in our heart. We…

  • Episode 190 - Deedra Determan - The New American Dream... Professional Blogging by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 11, 2015, 21:44

    Deedra Determan, Founder of D2 Branding and mentor for Thrive15 When you think about professional blogging, what's the first thing that comes to your mind?…

  • Episode 189 - Conrad Egusa - You Need a New PR Strategy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 4, 2015, 21:11

    Conrad Egusa, Founder & CEO at Publicize For most of us, we don't need to know about how to get media coverage...until we need to get media coverage. You…

  • Episode 188 - Alexandra Horowitz - The Mysteries of Human Perception by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 27, 2015, 21:48

    Alexandra Horowitz, author of, 'On Looking: A Walker's Guide to the Art of Observation' Alexandra Horowitz - The mysteries of human perception. In this…

  • Episode 187 - Jonathan Waldman - Rust: The Longest War by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 20, 2015, 21:50

    Jonathan Waldman, author of 'Rust: The Longest War' It has been called “the great destroyer” and “the evil.” The Pentagon refers to it as “the…

  • Episode 186 - Lee Cockerell - Time Management Magic by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 13, 2015, 21:00

    Lee Cockerell, author of, 'Time Management Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day And Move From Surviving To Thriving' Time Management. We all need it. We…

  • Episode 185 - Alex Korb - The Most Common Psychological Disorder in America by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 6, 2015, 23:45

    Alex Korb, author of, "The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time" Alex Korb - The most common…

  • Episode 184 - Clay Clark - Entrepreneur of the Year by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 30, 2015, 20:00

    Clay Clark, Founder of Thrive15.com Clay Clark - Entrepreneur of the Year. For many of us, starting a business is the only thing that feels right. The idea…

  • Episode 183 - Dr. Michael Gazzaniga - Left Brain vs. Right Brain by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 23, 2015, 20:00

    Dr. Michael Gazzaniga, author of, 'Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience' Dr. Michael Gazzaniga - Left Brain vs. Right Brain. We often…

  • Episode 182 - Laura Roeder - Social Media is for Real by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 16, 2015, 20:00

    Laura Roeder, the creator of LKR Social Media Marketer and Creating Fame, Laura Roeder - Social media is for real. To be honest, I wasn't a believer. I…

  • Episode 181 - Edward Humes - Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 9, 2015, 20:00

    Edward Humes, author of, 'Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash' Edward Humes - Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash. Have you ever thought about how much…

  • Episode 180 - Kory Kogon - Extraordinary Productivity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 2, 2015, 20:00

    Kory Kogon, author of, 'The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity' Technology is revolutionizing the way we work and live, and we can accomplish…

  • Episode 179 - Markus Kramer - What's in a Luxury Brand? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 23, 2015, 20:00

    Markus Kramer, Brand Affairs Markus Kramer - What's in a luxury brand? In this episode we are uncovering the secrets of the world of luxury. For example,…

  • Episode 178 - Kevin Kelly - Co-Founder of Wired Magazine by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2015, 20:00

    Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at Wired and author of, "Cool Tools: A Catalog of Possibilities" Few people have had a better perspective on the rise of the…

  • Episode 177 - Tiffani Lennon - Are Women Better? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2015, 20:00

    Tiffani Lennon, author of, 'Recognizing Women's Leadership: Strategies and Best Practices for Employing Excellence' Tiffani Lennon - Are women better? Althou…

  • Episode 176 - David Morris - The True Cost of War by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2015, 20:00

    David Morris, author of, 'The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder' Just as polio loomed over the 1950s, and AIDS stalked the 1980s and…

  • Episode 175 - Erica Peitler - How to Lead by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 26, 2015, 20:00

    Erica Peitler, author of, 'Leadership Rigor!: Breakthrough Performance & Productivity Leading Yourself, Teams, Organizations' Erica Peitler - How to…

  • Episode 174 - Dave Birss - How to be creative by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 19, 2015, 20:00

    Dave Birss, author of, "A User Guide to the Creative Mind" Dave Birss - How to be creative. Creativity is surrounded by such mystique. It seemed so…

  • Episode 173 - Richard Wiseman - The Science of Luck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 12, 2015, 20:00

    Richard Wiseman, author of, "The Luck Factor: The Four Essential Principles" This week on Smart People Podcast we are helping you get lucky... wait a…

  • Best of 2014 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 5, 2015, 20:00

    This week, the hosts of the show look back on 2014 by putting together clips from their favorite episodes of the past year.  From free diving and philanthrop…

  • Episode 172 - Mary Lee Esty - Conquering Concussion by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 29, 2014, 20:00

    'Conquering Concussion' by: Mary Lee Esty and CM Shifflett Mary Lee Esty - Conquering Concussion. What do Henry VIII, Mary Todd Lincoln, Howard Hughes,…

  • Episode 171 - Shane Harris - Cyber warfare is perhaps the greatest threat to national security by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 23, 2014, 01:34

    Shane Harris, author of, "@War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex" Shane Harris - Cyber warfare is the greatest threat to national security. @War…

  • Episode 170 - Dr. Andrew Hill - What are smart drugs and can you supplement your way to genius? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 15, 2014, 21:03

    Dr. Andrew Hill, Lead Neuroscientist at truBRAIN What are smart drugs? Can you supplement your way to genius? These are primary burning questions I was…

  • Episode 169 - Tony Stubblebine and Erin Frey - How to have the strongest mind in the room by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 8, 2014, 23:12

    Tony Stubblebine and Erin Frey: authors of, "The Strongest Mind In The Room" How to have the strongest mind in the room with Tony Stubblebine and Erin…

  • Episode 168 - Peter Buffett - What is it like to be the son of the richest man on Earth? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 1, 2014, 22:12

    'Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment' by: Peter Buffet Peter Buffett - What's it like to be the son of the richest man on…

  • Episode 167 - Jonathan Levi - Become a SuperLearner: Speed Reading and Advanced Memorization  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 24, 2014, 22:10

    Jonathan Levi - Entrepreneur and Eclectic Jonathan Levi - Here on Smart People Podcast we get the opportunity to talk with a lot of amazing authors. …

  • Episode 166 - Daniel Cloud by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 17, 2014, 22:28

    'The Domestication of Language: Cultural Evolution and the Uniqueness of the Human Animal' by: Daniel Cloud Daniel Cloud - This week we tackle the…

  • Episode 165 - Christine Clapp Returns by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 9, 2014, 20:08

    Christine Clapp, author of, 'Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts' Christine Clapp - Back by popular demand, more than…

  • Episode 164 - Uri Gneezy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 3, 2014, 01:06

    'The Why Axis: Hidden Motives and the Undiscovered Economics of Everyday Life' by: Uri Gneezy Uri Gneezy - Can economics help us understand human…

  • Episode 163 - Robert Richman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 26, 2014, 14:52

    Robert Richman, author of 'The Culture Blueprint: A Guide to Building the High-Performance Workplace' Robert Richman - Have you ever noticed that many of…

  • Episode 162 - Stephen Law by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 19, 2014, 22:20

    'Believing Bullshit: How Not to Get Sucked into an Intellectual Black Hole' by: Stephen Law Stephen Law - From Postman to PhD. The beauty and curse of…

  • Episode 161 - Ed Hess by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 13, 2014, 01:14

    'Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization' by: Ed Hess Ed Hess - Learn or Die. That is the message this week! In order…

  • Episode 160 - Chris Roebuck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 5, 2014, 20:10

    'Lead to Succeed: The Only Leadership Book You Need' by: Chris Roebuck For SPP listeners only, the first 100 people to purchase a book via www.leadtosuc…

  • Episode 159 - Alan De Quieroz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 28, 2014, 21:00

    'The Monkey's Voyage: How Improbable Journeys Shaped the History of Life' by: Alan De Quieroz Alan de Queiroz  - Have you ever wondered how the same…

  • Episode 158 - Savannah Ellis by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 21, 2014, 21:05

    'I Cheated: Affair Recovery Advice For When You Have Been Unfaithful' by: Savannah Ellis Savannah Ellis - If men and women are meant to pair up for a…

  • Episode 157 - Collis Ta'eed by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 14, 2014, 20:42

    Envato CEO: Collis Ta'eed Collis Ta'eed - Our guest this week was recently named one of the Top 10 Richest Bloggers in the World! However, that can be…

  • Episode 156 - Jared Dean by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 7, 2014, 19:32

    'Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning: Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners' by: Jared Dean Jared Dean - Have you ever wondered…

  • Episode 155 - Josh Shenk by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 31, 2014, 19:20

    'Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs' by: Josh Shenk Josh Shenk - Want to be great? Then don't go at it alone. Throughout…

  • Episode 154 - Karan Girotra by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 24, 2014, 17:49

    'The Risk-Driven Business Model: Four Questions That Will Define Your Company' by: Karan Girotra Karan Girotra - Any system that we use to accomplish a…

  • Episode 153 - McKenzie Funk by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 17, 2014, 21:46

    'Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming' by: McKenzie Funk McKenzie Funk - Almost everyone is aware that climate change is slowly but surely…

  • Episode 152 - Joe Navarro by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 10, 2014, 22:38

    'What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People' by: Joe Navarro Joe Navarro - Not many can say they were personally approached…

  • Episode 151 - Roger Hamilton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 3, 2014, 17:20

    'The Millionaire Master Plan: Your Personalized Path to Financial Success' by: Roger Hamilton Roger Hamilton - We promise you will be buzzing with…

  • Episode 150 - James Nestor by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 27, 2014, 21:57

    'Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves' by: James Nestor James Nestor - The ocean is the final, unseen,…

  • Episode 149 - Simon Sinek by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 20, 2014, 21:00

    Simon Sinek, author of 'Leaders Eat Last' and 'Start with Why' Simon Sinek - This week we talk to one of our favorite speakers and personalities, Simon…

  • Episode 148 - Russ Roberts by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 13, 2014, 21:34

    Russ Roberts, host of 'EconTalk' Russ Roberts - Our guest this week is the host of the extremely popular EconTalk podcast.  In this episode talk economics,…

  • Episode 147 - Shamus Khan by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 6, 2014, 17:46

    'Privilege: The Making of an Adolescent Elite at St. Paul's School (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology)' by: Shamus Khan Shamus Khan - What is it…

  • Episode 146 - Dan Buettner by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 29, 2014, 17:00

    'The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest' by: Dan Buettner Dan Buettner - Do you want to live to 100+? Of…

  • Episode 145 - Daniel Burrus by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 23, 2014, 16:40

    'Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible' by: Daniel Burrus Daniel Burrus - What if you could see into the future? Our guest…

  • Episode 144 - Branko Milanovic by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 16, 2014, 10:55

    'The Haves and the Have-Nots: A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality' by: Branko Milanovic Branko Milanovic - Income inequality in the…

  • Episode 143 - Brad Stone by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 8, 2014, 22:54

    'The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon' by: Brad Stone Brad Stone - Amazon.com has revolutionized the way humans around the world shop AND…

  • Episode 142 - Adam Bryant by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 1, 2014, 22:09

    'Quick and Nimble: Lessons from Leading CEOs on How to Create a Culture of Innovation' by: Adam Bryant Adam Bryant - Don't you wish you could get inside…

  • Episode 141 - Joe De Sena by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 25, 2014, 10:02

    'Spartan Up!: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life' by: Joe De Sena Joe De Sena - CEO and co-founder…

  • Episode 140 - Suzanna Walters by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 18, 2014, 21:41

    'The Tolerance Trap: How God, Genes, and Good Intentions Are Sabotaging Gay Equality.' by: Suzanna Walters Suzanna Walters - Gay rights. Recent years have…

  • Episode 139 - Gerald Chertavian by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 11, 2014, 15:37

    'A Year Up: How a Pioneering Program Teaches Young Adults Real Skills for Real Jobs-With Real Success' by: Gerald Chertavian Gerald Chertavian - How and…

  • Episode 138 - Sam Rashkin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 4, 2014, 23:03

    Sam Rashkin, author of, 'Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It's Broken, How To Fix It' Sam Rashkin - Author of Retooling the U.S.…

  • Episode 137 - Tony Stubblebine  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 27, 2014, 19:14

    CEO and co-founder of @liftapp: Tony Stubblebine Tony Stubblebine - CEO and co-founder of Lift, a life changing app that helps you form habits. More than…

  • Episode 136 - Kevin Roose by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 20, 2014, 16:58

    'Young Money: Inside the Hidden World of Wall Street's Post-Crash Recruits' by: Kevin Roose Kevin Roose - Bestselling author of Young Money: Inside the…

  • Episode 135 - Andrew Yang by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 13, 2014, 22:18

    'Smart People Should Build Things' by: Andrew Yang Andrew Yang - Author of Smart People Should Build Things: How to Restore Our Culture of Achievement,…

  • Episode 134 - Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 6, 2014, 18:11

    'The Charles Schwab Guide to Finance After Fifty: Answers to Your Most Important Money Questions' by: Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz -…

  • Episode 133 - Dr. Michio Kaku by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 30, 2014, 21:50

    Dr. Michio Kaku, author of: "The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind" Dr. Michio Kaku - He is the…

  • Episode 132 - Corinne Woods by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 24, 2014, 00:40

    Corinne Woods - Director of the UN Millennium Campaign Corinne Woods - Director of the UN Millennium Campaign, which supports citizens’ efforts to…

  • Episode 131 - Olof Dallner by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 17, 2014, 16:08

    Winner of the Quintuple Ironman: Olof Dallner Olof Dallner - WINNER of the Quintuple Ironman. The 12 mile swim, 560 mile bike, and 131 mile run is the…

  • Episode 130 - Carmine Gallo by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 9, 2014, 22:34

    Carmine Gallo - "Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds", Former anchor and correspondent for CNN and CBS, communications…

  • Episode 129 - Bill Shannon by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 3, 2014, 14:33

    Bill Shannon - Vice President of Post and Carrier Solutions at Pitney Bowes.  Bill is on the front lines of a long forgotten staple of communication, the…

  • Episode 128 - Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 23, 2014, 20:30

    'The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems' by: Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen Christian…

  • Episode 127 - Eswar Prasad by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2014, 18:50

    'The Dollar Trap: How the U.S. Dollar Tightened Its Grip on Global Finance' by: Eswar Prasad Eswar Prasad - Author of The Dollar Trap: How the U.S.…

  • Episode 126 - Larry Downes by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2014, 17:09

    'Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation' by: Larry Downes Larry Downes - Author of Big Bang Disruption and Unleashing the…

  • Episode 125 - Bob Sutton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2014, 11:54

    'Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less' by: Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao Bob Sutton - Author of Scaling Up Excellence: Getting…

  • Episode 124 - Lance Fortnow by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 26, 2014, 20:14

    'The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible' by: Lance Fortnow Lance Fortnow, PhD - Author of The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search…

  • Episode 123 - Christine Montross by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 20, 2014, 18:03

    'Falling Into the Fire' by: Christine Montross Christine Montross - Author of Falling Into the Fire: A Psychiatrist's Encounters with the Mind in…

  • Episode 122 - Colonel (Ret.) Peter Mansoor by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 12, 2014, 23:00

    'Surge: My Journey with General David Petraeus and the Remaking of the Iraq War' by: Colonel Peter Mansoor Colonel (Retired) Peter Mansoor - Author of…

  • Best Of - Episode 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 5, 2014, 15:06

    Another “Best Of" episode is in the books! This week, we bring you a “Best of technology” episode.  While it was tough selecting some of my…

  • Episode 121 - Maddy Dychtwald by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 30, 2013, 01:24

    'Influence: How Women's Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better' by: Maddy Dychtwald Maddy Dychtwald - Author of Influence: How…

  • Best Of - Episode 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 22, 2013, 22:55

    This week we bring you a special "best of psychology and human behavior" episode.  Travel back to the beginning of Smart People Podcast with us and…

  • Episode 120 - Jesse Sostrin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 15, 2013, 19:52

    'Beyond the Job Description: How Managers and Employees Can Navigate the True Demands of the Job' by: Jesse Sostrin Jesse Sostrin, PhD - Author of…

  • Episode 119 - Joe Whitcomb by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 8, 2013, 21:26

    'Reboot Your Relationship: Restoring Love Through Real Connection in a Disconnected World' by: Joe Whitcomb Joe Whitcomb - Author of Reboot Your…

  • Episode 118 - Stephen Cowan Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 1, 2013, 17:24

    Dr. Stephen Cowan (Part 2) - Author of Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self Esteem…

  • Episode 117 - Stephen Cowan Part 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 24, 2013, 19:04

    'Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention' by: Dr. Stephen Cowan Dr…

  • Episode 116 - Debra Benton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 18, 2013, 16:28

    'CEO Material: How to Be a Leader in Any Organization' by: Debra Benton Debra Benton - Author of 7 leadership books including CEO Material: How to Be a…

  • Episode 115 - Scott Sklar by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 10, 2013, 17:05

    Scott Sklar runs a clean energy technology optimization and strategic policy firm, The Stella Group, Ltd Scott Sklar - Clean & renewable energy…

  • Episode 114 - Josh Tetrick by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 3, 2013, 20:10

    CEO of Hampton Creek Foods, Josh Tetrick. Josh Tetrick - A social entrepreneur who is solving our industrial farming problem one egg at a time! Josh is…

  • Episode 113 - Alivia Tagliaferri by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 29, 2013, 21:23

    'Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home' by: Alivia Tagliaferri Alivia Tagliaferri - Author of 'Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home', producer and director of…

  • Episode 112 - David Linden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

  • Episode 111 - Rosalind Wiseman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 14, 2013, 00:00

    'Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World' by: Rosalind…

  • Episode 110 - Alexis Ohanian by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 6, 2013, 23:08

    'Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will Be Made, Not Managed' by: Alexis Ohanian Alexis Ohanian- Author of Without Their Permission: How…

  • Episode 109 - Jonathan Poneman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 29, 2013, 23:35

    Sub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt in Seattle, Washington. Jonathan Poneman - Co-Founder of Sub Pop Records,…

  • Episode 108 - Daniel Roberts by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 15, 2013, 13:40

    'Fortune Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career' by: Daniel Roberts Daniel Roberts - Author of Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your…

  • Episode 107 - Barry Nalebuff by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 8, 2013, 21:59

    'Mission in a Bottle: The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently--and Succeeding' by: Barry Nalebuff Barry Nalebuff - Mission in a Bottle: The…

  • Episode 106 - Christopher Schroeder by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 1, 2013, 21:39

    'Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East' by: Christopher Schroeder Christopher Schroeder - Startup Rising - The…

  • Episode 105 - Marc Ostrofsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2013, 23:30

    'Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in How We Buy, Sell, Live, Learn, Work and Play' by: Marc Ostrofsky Marc Ostrofsky: Author of Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in…

  • Episode 104 - Adam Grant by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 18, 2013, 23:22

    'Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success' by: Adam Grant Dr. Adam Grant - Author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success,…

  • Episode 103 - Jay Baer by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 12, 2013, 14:02

    'Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype' by: Jay Baer Jay Baer - Author of Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help Not Hype (NY Times…

  • Episode 102 - Dorie Clark by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 4, 2013, 21:55

    'Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future' by: Dorie Clark Dorie Clark - Author of Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your…

  • Episode 101 - Steve Blank by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 28, 2013, 19:01

    'The Four Steps to the Epiphany' by: Steve Blank Steve Blank - Author of The Startup Owner's Manual and The Four Steps to the Epiphany, serial entreprene…

  • Episode 100 - Louie Schwartzberg by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 23, 2013, 00:00

    Louie Schwartzberg - Director, producer, cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg - Director, producer, cinematographer. Movingart.com Well, we did it.…

  • Episode 99 - Nicco Mele by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 14, 2013, 17:46

    'The End of Big: How the Internet Makes David the New Goliath' by: Nicco Mele Nicco Mele: Author of The End of Big: How the Internet Makes David the New…

  • Episode 98 - Tony Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 7, 2013, 17:30

    'Be Excellent at Anything: The Four Keys To Transforming the Way We Work and Live' by: Tony Schwartz Tony Schwartz - President & CEO of TheEnergyProject…

  • Episode 97 - Lauren Sandler by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 30, 2013, 22:17

    'One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One' by: Lauren Sandler Lauren Sandler: Journalist, author of One and Only: The…

  • Episode 96 - Christine Clapp by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 23, 2013, 18:13

    Founder of, 'Spoken with Authority': Christine Clapp Christine Clapp - Presentation and communications expert, founder of Spoken With Authority The…

  • Episode 95 - David Kadavy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 16, 2013, 20:13

    'Design for Hackers: Reverse Engineering Beauty' by: David Kadavy David Kadavy: Author of Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty, design guru. If…

  • Episode 94 - Jamie and Maren Showkeir by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 9, 2013, 15:06

    'Yoga Wisdom at Work: Finding Sanity Off the Mat and On the Job' by: Maren and Jamie Showkeir Maren and Jamie Showkeir - Authors of Yoga Wisdom at Work:…

  • Episode 93 - Susan Schorn by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 2, 2013, 23:01

    'Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in the Art of Living Fearlessly' by: Susan Schorn Susan Schorn - Author of Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in…

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.  The…

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 the…

  • 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 forward to…

  • 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 technology?…

  • 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 enlightenin…

  • 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 choices.…

  • 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

    "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 on…

  • 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 bang…

  • Episode 43 - Barry Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 17, 2011, 15:47

    "The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less" by: Barry Schwartz Try to walk into a grocery store, an electronics store, or even a coffee shop without being…

  • 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 carts…

  • 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

    "Lost Decades: The Making of America's Debt Crisis and the Long Recovery" by: Jeff Frieden 70% off! 50% off! Buy one, get one free! I'm sure you saw  all…

  • Episode 39 - Laurence Gonzales by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2011, 16:05

    "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why" by: Laurence Gonzales If you were in a plane crash, got lost while hiking in the mountains, or were faced…

  • Episode 38 - Ron Suskind by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 12, 2011, 21:00

    "Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President," by: Ron Suskind Whether you are a democrat, republican, or independent,…

  • Episode 37 - Steve Almond by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 5, 2011, 18:15

    New York Times bestseller, Steve Almond To this day, 'History of Rock and Roll' was one of my favorite classes in college. The artists inspired me. The…

  • Episode 36 - Thom Shanker by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2011, 13:22

    "Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda" by: Thom Shanker "There was this explosion. A cloud. Red Mist. He self-deton…

  • 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" by…

  • 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 candidates…

  • 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 start…

  • 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 sit…

  • 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 panic is…

  • 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 basis? Do…

  • 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 solution…

  • 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 confident…

  • 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. Dr.…

  • 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, surfing,…

  • 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, "Do…

  • 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 licensed…

  • 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 majority…

  • 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 or…

  • 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…

  • Episode 6 - Jamie Flam by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 6, 2011, 00:49

    Jamie Flam, of the Long Shot podcast! 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…

  • 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 people…

  • 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 podcast…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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    April 9, 2018, 23:48

    Adam Braun, CEO & Co-Founder of MissionU. Author of, 'The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change' This week we…

  • Episode 291 - Mary Beth Ferrante - We Are Failing Working Mothers by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 29, 2018, 20:23

    Mary Beth Ferrante, Founder of LiveWorkLead.com Did you know that working mothers are 50% LESS likely to be promoted than women without children? Or that…

  • Episode 266 - Heather Gray - How To Stop Compromising and Have It All by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 13, 2017, 23:31

    Heather Gray, executive coach and corporate therapist These days you can't go two minutes without being reminded that there are really successful, rich,…

  • Episode 258 - Jerome Hardaway - Supporting Veterans Through Vets Who Code by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 21, 2016, 20:19

    Jerome Hardaway, Executive Director of Vets Who Code This week we welcome to the podcast Jerome Hardaway, Executive Director of Vets Who Code. Jerome is…

  • Episode 256 - Jonathan Levi (Part 2) - How to Optimize Your Memory by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 24, 2016, 22:54

    Jonathan Levi: SuperLearner, Entrepreneur, Lifehacker, Author, Podcaster This week we welcome back former guest, Jonathan Levi. Jonathan is an entrepreneur…

  • Episode 239 - Tom Schwab - The Online Business Builder by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 25, 2016, 23:58

    Tom Schwab, author of, 'CONNECT: Grow Your Business as a Podcast Guest' and founder of Interview Valet Tom Schwab knows how to build an online business.…

  • Episode 237 - Scott Harrison - Founder and CEO of charity: water by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 12, 2016, 00:12

    Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water charity: water is known throughout the world as one of the most innovative, successful non-profits…

  • Episode 208 - Rosie Von Lila - A Burning Man Insider by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 14, 2015, 21:36

    Rosie Von Lila, creator of The Von Lila Framework Do you know what Burning Man is? If not, listen to this episode. If you do, have you ever wondered how…

  • Episode 201- Andrew Sinkov - Co-Founder and VP of Marketing of Evernote by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 27, 2015, 20:37

    Andrew Sinkov, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing of Evernote What is it like to be a co-founder of one of the largest, most innovative tech companies on…

  • Episode 190 - Deedra Determan - The New American Dream... Professional Blogging by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 11, 2015, 21:44

    Deedra Determan, Founder of D2 Branding and mentor for Thrive15 When you think about professional blogging, what's the first thing that comes to your mind?…

  • Episode 189 - Conrad Egusa - You Need a New PR Strategy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 4, 2015, 21:11

    Conrad Egusa, Founder & CEO at Publicize For most of us, we don't need to know about how to get media coverage...until we need to get media coverage. You…

  • Episode 184 - Clay Clark - Entrepreneur of the Year by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 30, 2015, 20:00

    Clay Clark, Founder of Thrive15.com Clay Clark - Entrepreneur of the Year. For many of us, starting a business is the only thing that feels right. The idea…

  • Episode 160 - Chris Roebuck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 5, 2014, 20:10

    'Lead to Succeed: The Only Leadership Book You Need' by: Chris Roebuck For SPP listeners only, the first 100 people to purchase a book via www.leadtosuc…

  • Episode 157 - Collis Ta'eed by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 14, 2014, 20:42

    Envato CEO: Collis Ta'eed Collis Ta'eed - Our guest this week was recently named one of the Top 10 Richest Bloggers in the World! However, that can be…

  • Episode 142 - Adam Bryant by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 1, 2014, 22:09

    'Quick and Nimble: Lessons from Leading CEOs on How to Create a Culture of Innovation' by: Adam Bryant Adam Bryant - Don't you wish you could get inside…

  • Episode 139 - Gerald Chertavian by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 11, 2014, 15:37

    'A Year Up: How a Pioneering Program Teaches Young Adults Real Skills for Real Jobs-With Real Success' by: Gerald Chertavian Gerald Chertavian - How and…

  • Episode 137 - Tony Stubblebine  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 27, 2014, 19:14

    CEO and co-founder of @liftapp: Tony Stubblebine Tony Stubblebine - CEO and co-founder of Lift, a life changing app that helps you form habits. More than…

  • Episode 135 - Andrew Yang by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 13, 2014, 22:18

    'Smart People Should Build Things' by: Andrew Yang Andrew Yang - Author of Smart People Should Build Things: How to Restore Our Culture of Achievement,…

  • Episode 114 - Josh Tetrick by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 3, 2013, 20:10

    CEO of Hampton Creek Foods, Josh Tetrick. Josh Tetrick - A social entrepreneur who is solving our industrial farming problem one egg at a time! Josh is…

  • Episode 112 - David Linden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

  • Episode 105 - Marc Ostrofsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2013, 23:30

    'Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in How We Buy, Sell, Live, Learn, Work and Play' by: Marc Ostrofsky Marc Ostrofsky: Author of Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in…

  • Episode 101 - Steve Blank by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 28, 2013, 19:01

    'The Four Steps to the Epiphany' by: Steve Blank Steve Blank - Author of The Startup Owner's Manual and The Four Steps to the Epiphany, serial entreprene…

  • Episode 98 - Tony Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 7, 2013, 17:30

    'Be Excellent at Anything: The Four Keys To Transforming the Way We Work and Live' by: Tony Schwartz Tony Schwartz - President & CEO of TheEnergyProject…

  • 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 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 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 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.  The…

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 carts…

  • 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" by…

  • 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 confident…

  • 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 6 - Jamie Flam by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 6, 2011, 00:49

    Jamie Flam, of the Long Shot podcast! 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…

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  • Episode 309 - Alexandra Levit - The Workforce of the Future by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 22, 2018, 22:11

    Alexandra Levit, author of, 'Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future' This week, we speak with Alexandra Levit.…

  • Episode 308 - Jeffrey Gitomer - Be Intriguing from the Outset by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2018, 23:21

    Jeffrey Gitomer, author of, 'Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill' This week, we speak with Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is best known as…

  • Episode 307 – Brad Staats - Never Stop Learning by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 24, 2018, 21:26

    Dr. Brad Staats, author of, 'Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive' This week, we speak with Dr. Brad Staats. Dr. Staats is…

  • Episode 306 - Brandon Webb - Conquer Fear Like a SEAL by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 10, 2018, 22:19

    Brandon Webb, author of, 'Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide' This week we interview Brandon Webb. Brandon Webb is a former US Navy SEAL sniper, New…

  • Episode 305 - Joan C. Williams - Class Clash in America, The Forgotten Workers by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 27, 2018, 23:03

    Joan C. Williams, author of, 'White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America' This week we interview Joan C. Williams. Joan is a rock…

  • Episode 303 – Bob Rosen – Leading with Consciousness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 30, 2018, 22:48

    Bob Rosen, author of, 'Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life' This week we interview Bob Rosen. Bob is a trusted CEO adviser,…

  • Episode 302 – Mike Rognlien – What Does it Mean to be Truly Fulfilled? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 16, 2018, 23:45

    Mike Rognlien, author of, 'This Is Now Your Company: A Culture Carrier's Manifesto' This week we interview Mike Rognlien. Mike spent most of his career…

  • Episode 301 - Due Quach - Find Your Calm by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 2, 2018, 20:57

    Due Quach, author of, 'Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy' This week we interview Due…

  • Episode 300 - Dr. Traci Stein - Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Brain Hacks by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 5, 2018, 00:19

    Dr. Traci Stein, author of, 'The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management' This week we interview Dr. Traci Stein. Dr. Stein is a Columbia-traine…

  • Episode 299 - John Hooker - Solving Ethical Dilemmas by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 22, 2018, 22:00

    John Hooker, author of, 'Taking Ethics Seriously: Why Ethics Is an Essential Tool for the Modern Workplace' This week we interview John Hooker. John…

  • Episode 297 - Barbara Lipska - Our Little-known Brain by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 24, 2018, 00:03

    Barbara Lipska, author of, 'The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery' This week we interview Barbara Lipska. Barbara is a…

  • Episode 296 - Adam Braun - Do Meaningful Work and Change the World by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 9, 2018, 23:48

    Adam Braun, CEO & Co-Founder of MissionU. Author of, 'The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change' This week we…

  • Episode 295 - Dr. Lisa Mosconi - Nuclear Medicine Meets Nutrition by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 27, 2018, 01:23

    Dr. Lisa Mosconi, author of, 'Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power' Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food…

  • Episode 294 - Soon Yu - Starting a Company and Dealing with Failure by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 12, 2018, 21:39

    Soon Yu, author of, 'Iconic Advantage: Don’t Chase the New, Innovate the Old' Modern business gurus all cry for the need to innovate, to disrupt, and to…

  • Episode 293 - Jeremy Bailenson - How Virtual Reality Will Impact Your Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 26, 2018, 20:39

    Jeremy Bailenson, author of, 'Experience on Demand: What Virtual Reality Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do' Virtual reality is able to effectively blur…

  • Episode 292 - Bryan Caplan - Education is a Waste of Time and Money by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 12, 2018, 22:33

    Bryan Caplan, author of, 'The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money' It's not often I truly feel that a guest…

  • Episode 288 - Nancy Koehn - Survive and Thrive During Turbulent Times by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 16, 2018, 00:27

    Nancy Koehn, author of, 'Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times' For leaders in the 21st century, there is one pressing…

  • Episode 287 - Scott Carney - Does the Wim Hof Method Really Work? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 1, 2018, 23:25

    Scott Carney, author of, 'What Doesn’t Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary…

  • Episode 286 - Mike Lewis - How to Jump to Your Dream Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2017, 13:24

    Mike Lewis, author of, 'When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want' Our guest this week is Mike Lewis, Founder and CEO of When To Jump. When…

  • Episode 285 - Steve McKee - Are You Stalled, Stuck, or Stale? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 5, 2017, 21:16

    Steve McKee, author of, 'Power Branding: Leveraging the Success of the World's Best Brands' We are all creators. Every day we go out into the world…

  • Episode 284 - Morgan Simon - Where Did Your Money Spend The Night? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2017, 22:38

    Morgan Simon, author of, 'Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change' "Money is a tool to create the things that we want. It is a proxy for…

  • Episode 283 - Philip Shepherd - Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Body by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 6, 2017, 23:31

    Philip Shepherd, author of, 'Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being' Mindfulness is all the rage these days. And yet, even…

  • Episode 282 - Todd Davis - The Secret Weapon for Success by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 23, 2017, 22:51

    Todd Davis, author of, 'Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work' In today's work environment, our success is heavily…

  • Episode 281 - W. Keith Campbell - When You Love Yourself Too Much by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 9, 2017, 21:03

    W. Keith Campbell, author of, 'The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement' Narcissism—an inflated view of the self—is everywhere. Public…

  • Episode 280 - Suzanne Bouffard - How To Raise A Smart Child by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 25, 2017, 21:59

    Suzanne Bouffard, author of, 'he Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children' There is no debate that a good education is a…

  • Episode 279 - Dr. Allen Frances - Trump, Mental Illness, and the End of Reason by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 12, 2017, 00:21

    Dr. Allen Frances, author of, 'Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump' "Calling Trump crazy allows us to avoid confronting…

  • Episode 278 - Frank Ostaseski - What Death Can Teach Us About Living by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 29, 2017, 00:52

    Frank Ostaseski, author of, 'The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully' "Death is not waiting for us at the end of a…

  • Episode 277 - Peter Brannen - How The World Ends by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 14, 2017, 23:21

    Peter Brannen, author of, 'The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions' Did you…

  • Episode 276 - Paul Armstrong - Disruptive Technologies Will Change Your Business and Your Life  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 31, 2017, 21:56

    Paul Armstrong, author of, 'Disruptive Technologies: Understand, Evaluate, Respond' We all know that technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and it's…

  • Episode 275 - Brett Velicovich - The World's Most Dangerous Drone Expert by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 17, 2017, 22:31

    Brett Velicovich, author of, 'Drone Warrior: An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies' For nearly a decade…

  • Episode 274 - R.P. Eddy - How To Predict Disasters by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 3, 2017, 23:05

    R.P. Eddy, author of, 'Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes' Millions of lives are lost to catastrophes that could have been saved by the…

  • Episode 273 - Seth Stephens-Davidowitz - What Have You Googled Recently? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 19, 2017, 22:18

    Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of, 'Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are' Go take a look…

  • Episode 272 - Guy Winch - The Secret To A Happy Life Is An Emotional First Aid Kit by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 5, 2017, 23:09

    Guy Winch, author of, 'Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts' We all sustain emotional wounds. Failure,…

  • Episode 271 - Anindya Ghose - The Future of the Mobile Economy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 22, 2017, 22:25

    Anindya Ghose, author of, 'Tap: Unlocking the Mobile Economy' The smart phone is our most treasured tech device. If you don't believe me, try leaving it…

  • Episode 270 - Larry Robertson - Why Creativity Is Our Natural Language by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 8, 2017, 22:25

    Larry Robertson, author of, 'The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity' For anyone who wants to create or innovate - this is the interview for…

  • Episode 269 - Kate Raworth - A Better Economic Model by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 24, 2017, 23:22

    Kate Raworth, author of, 'Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist' Economics is the mother tongue of public policy. It…

  • Episode 268 - Christopher Brinton and Mung Chiang - The Power of Networks by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 10, 2017, 22:51

    Christopher Brinton and Mung Chiang, authors of, 'The Power of Networks: Six Principles That Connect Our Lives' Calling all nerds! This week on the…

  • Episode 267 - Jennifer Mueller - Embrace Creativity, Change Your Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 28, 2017, 20:48

    Jennifer Mueller, author of, 'Creative Change: Why We Resist It . . . How We Can Embrace It' If you ask someone how it feels to be creative, you will often…

  • Episode 265 - Andy Molinsky - NOW Is the Time to Change, Here's How by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 28, 2017, 00:47

    Andy Molinsky, author of, 'Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge and Build Confidence' Do you feel…

  • Episode 264 - Leanne Jacobs - How To Achieve Real Wealth by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 13, 2017, 22:28

    Leanne Jacobs, author of, 'Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover' Most of us know what it feels like to chase success and money. We believe…

  • Episode 263 - Yuval Noah Harari - How Humans Have Become Gods and What it Means for Our Future by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 30, 2017, 21:44

    Yuval Noah Harari, author of, 'Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow' and 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' With the international sensation,…

  • Episode 262 - David Hoffeld - Using Neuroscience to Sell by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 16, 2017, 21:44

    David Hoffeld, author of, 'The Science of Selling: Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal' The ability to sell…

  • Episode 261 - Sam Weinman - How to Win at Losing by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 2, 2017, 22:25

    Sam Weinman, author of, 'Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains' Our guest this week is an award winning sports journalist…

  • Episode 260 - Lawrence Levy - When Steve Jobs Needed Help, He Called Lawrence by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2016, 22:11

    Lawrence Levy, author of, 'To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History' In this episode we discuss the never-befo…

  • Episode 259 - Dr. Richard Wolff - Capitalism is Broken. Here is the Solution. by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 6, 2016, 00:43

    Dr. Richard Wolff, author of, 'Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism' Our guest this week believes capitalism is broken, and he makes a pretty good…

  • Episode 257 - Doug Hensch - How to Build Resilience by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 7, 2016, 23:57

    Doug Hensch, author of, Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety' Numerous recent studies have shown that…

  • Episode 255 - Dr. Jessica Tracy - How Pride Can Help You Achieve Your Goals by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 10, 2016, 16:34

    Dr. Jessica Tracy, author of, 'Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success' Many of us know pride as one of the seven deadly sins.…

  • Episode 254 - Chris Bailey - A Life of Productivity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 26, 2016, 22:28

    Chris Bailey, author of, ' The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy' In this episode we speak with…

  • Episode 253 - Dr. Susan David - Control Your Destiny by Understanding Your Emotions by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 12, 2016, 22:22

    Dr. Susan David, author of, 'Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life' Dr. David exposes how our emotions hold us back…

  • Episode 252 - Alan Iny - A New Paradigm for Creativity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 29, 2016, 22:05

    Alan Iny, author of, 'Thinking in New Boxes: A New Paradigm for Business Creativity' We've all heard the cliché "think outside the box". It's a rallying…

  • Episode 250 - Michael Bungay Stanier - Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 1, 2016, 20:41

    Michael Bungay Stanier, author of, 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever' Coaching is an essential skill for…

  • Episode 249 - Tema Frank - Make Customers Love You by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 18, 2016, 23:24

    Tema Frank author of, 'PeopleShock: The Path to Profits When Customers Rule' In the new digital age, customers have more power than ever before. They can…

  • Episode 248 - Roman Krznaric - How Should We Live? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 11, 2016, 23:47

    Roman Krznaric, author of, 'How Should We Live?: Great Ideas from the Past for Everyday Life' We are bring back one of our all time most downloaded guests…

  • Episode 247 - Paul Tough - How to Raise Successful Kids by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 27, 2016, 21:15

    Paul Tough, author of, 'Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why' Everyone wants to know the secret to raising amazing kids. Whether you want them to…

  • Episode 246 - Dr. Daniel Amen - The Most Popular Psychiatrist in America by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 20, 2016, 21:41

    Dr. Daniel Amen, author of, 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression,…

  • Episode 245 - Arun Sundararajan - The Sharing Economy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 13, 2016, 22:58

    Arun Sundararajan, author of, 'The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism' Drawing on extensive research and numerous…

  • Episode 244 - Anne Loehr - Be of Service, Be Successful by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 6, 2016, 21:34

    Anne Loehr, author of, 'Managing the Unmanageable: How to Motivate Even the Most Unruly Employee' With one question constantly guiding the way, Anne…

  • Episode 243 - General Ann Dunwoody - Leadership from America's First Female Four-Star General by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 23, 2016, 22:43

    General Ann Dunwoody, author of, 'A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General' On June 23, 2008, President…

  • Episode 242 - Tom Davenport - Will Machines Take Your Job? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 17, 2016, 23:06

    Tom Davenport, author of, 'Only Humans Need Apply: Winners and Losers in the Age of Smart Machines' Frankly, the answer is probably. Nearly half of all…

  • Episode 241 - Amy Herman - See More and Achieve More with Visual Intelligence by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 10, 2016, 23:43

    Amy Herman, author of, 'Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life' How observant are you? What things are you missing out on that…

  • Episode 240 - Patrick McGinnis - Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 2, 2016, 23:54

    Patrick McGinnis, author of, 'The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job' Are you trying to choose between the stability…

  • Episode 238 - Anders Ericsson - The Truth Behind the 10,000 Hour Rule by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 18, 2016, 23:32

    Anders Ericsson, author of, 'Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise' For more than thirty years psychologist Anders Ericsson, an expert on the…

  • Episode 236 - Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez - The Best in the World at Storytelling and Presentations by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 4, 2016, 23:02

    Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez, authors of, 'Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols' To be a great leader, you have to…

  • Episode 235 - Tim Sanders - Former Yahoo Executive on Leadership Development, Sales Strategy, and Human Performance by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 29, 2016, 00:53

    Tim Sanders, author of, 'Dealstorming: The Secret Weapon That Can Solve Your Toughest Sales Challenges' Tim Sanders - Former Yahoo executive on leadership…

  • Episode 234 - Morgan Wright - Cybersecurity and Identity Theft by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 21, 2016, 23:30

    Morgan Wright, an internationally recognized authority on cyberterrorism, cybersecurity, identity theft and US law enforcement. Although the digital age has…

  • Episode 233 - David Burkus - The Old Rules of Business No Longer Apply by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 14, 2016, 20:12

    Dr. David Burkus, author of, 'Under New Management: How Leading Organizations Are Upending Business as Usual' Dr. David Burkus is a highly regarded and…

  • Episode 232 - Andrew Cockburn - The Ugly Truth About Drone Warfare by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 7, 2016, 23:06

    Andrew Cockburn, author of, 'Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins' Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination. Yet few…

  • Episode 231 - Jeff Gramm - Secrets of a Hedge Fund Manager by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 29, 2016, 22:10

    Jeff Gramm, author of, 'Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism' This week we have a very down to earth conversation with hedge…

  • Episode 230 - Jacquie McNish - Whatever Happened to BlackBerry? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 22, 2016, 22:37

    Jacquie McNish, author of, 'Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry' This week on the show we…

  • Episode 228 - Lisa Nichols - How to Get More of What You Want by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 8, 2016, 21:42

    Lisa Nichols, author of, 'Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity Today' We are extremely excited this week to have on the show New York…

  • Episode 227 - George Franklin - A Corporate Lobbyist Tells All by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 1, 2016, 20:21

    George Franklin, author of, 'Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars: 30 Years of Lobbying for the Most Famous Tiger in the World' What they don't teach you in…

  • Episode 226 - Mary Roach - How to Write Bestsellers and More About Her New Book, 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 25, 2016, 21:32

    Mary Roach, author of, 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' and more! This week we are extremely excited to have Mary Roach on the show. Mary is the…

  • Episode 222 - Veny Musum and Upendra Chivukula - How to Fix Income Inequality by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 21, 2015, 22:58

    Upendra Chivukula and Veny Musum, authors of, 'THE 3rd WAY: ECONOMIC REFORM or SOCIAL REVOLUTION the solution to income inequality' THE 3rd WAY is a very…

  • Episode 221 - Bill George - Discover Your True North by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 14, 2015, 20:00

    Bill George, author of, 'Discover Your True North' This week on Smart People Podcast we interview the former CEO of Medtronic, Bill George, as we discuss his…

  • Episode 220 - George Anastasia - The Demise of the American Mafia by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 9, 2015, 22:18

    George Anastasia, author of, 'Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia' This week, prize-winning reporter…

  • Episode 219 - Garrison Wynn - What the 1% Do Differently by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 30, 2015, 20:41

    Garrison Wynn, author of, 'The Real Truth about Success: What the Top 1% Do Differently, Why They Won't Tell You, and How You Can Do It Anyway!' Life and…

  • Episode 218 - Dr. Shelley Reciniello - Consciousness Before Mindfulness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 23, 2015, 22:21

    Dr. Shelley Reciniello, author of, 'The Conscious Leader: Nine Principles and Practices to Create a Wide-Awake and Productive Workplace' Although mindfulness…

  • Episode 217 - Adam Werbach - How Business Can Change the World for the Better by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 16, 2015, 18:31

    Adam Werbach, author of, 'Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto' and 'Act Now, Apologize Later' Our guest this week, Adam Werbach, has been on…

  • Episode 216 - John Sedgwick - The Duel that Stunned the Nation by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 9, 2015, 21:56

    John Sedgwick, author of, 'War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel that Stunned the Nation' In the summer of 1804, two of America’s most…

  • Episode 215 - Todd Kashdan - How to Achieve Fulfillment by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 2, 2015, 19:48

    Todd Kashdan, author of, 'The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your "Good" Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment' Happiness…

  • Episode 214 - Seth Siegel - How a Desert Nation Solved the Water Shortage Crisis by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 26, 2015, 20:58

    Seth Siegel, author of, 'Let There Be Water: Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World' Growing water shortages around the world are topping the news right…

  • Episode 213 - Roger Lowenstein - How The Federal Reserve Was Created by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 19, 2015, 21:10

    Roger Lowenstein, author of, 'America's Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve' In this episode we speak with Roger Lowenstein about the…

  • Episode 212 - Maurice Schweitzer - How Emotions Affect Your Decisions by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 12, 2015, 20:51

    Maurice Schweitzer, author of, 'Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both' In this episode, Wharton Business School…

  • Episode 210 - Rich Roll - Live with Authenticity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 28, 2015, 23:05

    Rich Roll, author of, 'Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself' Rich Roll is a graduate of…

  • Episode 209 - Steven Kotler - Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 21, 2015, 22:51

    Steven Kotler, author of, 'The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance' In this episode we interview Steven Kotler, author…

  • Episode 207 - Michael Farmer - An Inside Look Into Advertising Agencies by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 7, 2015, 18:27

    Michael Farmer, author of, 'Madison Avenue Manslaughter: An Inside View of Fee-Cutting Clients, Profit-Hungry Owners and Declining Ad Agencies' Advertis…

  • Episode 206 - Chris Buckingham – Launch Your Business or Idea with Crowdfunding by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 31, 2015, 21:19

    Chris Buckingham, author of, 'Crowdfunding Intelligence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Raising Investment Funds on the Internet' Crowdfunding has officially…

  • Episode 205 - Lars Tvede - Western Society is Killing Creativity, Here’s How We Fix It by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2015, 00:21

    Lars Tvede, author of, 'The Creative Society: How the Future Can Be Won' Human creativity has been one of the fundamental drivers of civilization.…

  • Episode 204 - Dr. Stephen Camarata - How Not To Screw Up Your Kid by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 17, 2015, 22:20

    Stephen Camarata, author of, 'The Intuitive Parent: Why the Best Thing for Your Child is You' Parenting today is practically a competitive sport, and…

  • Episode 203 -Adrian Gostick - What Motivates You? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 10, 2015, 17:41

    Adrian Gostick, author of, 'What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work' Over the course of our childhood and into adulthood, we receive a lot of advice…

  • Episode 202 - Ryan Holiday - Overcoming Any Obstacle by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 3, 2015, 18:29

    Ryan Holiday, author of, 'The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph' We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn’t…

  • Episode 200 - Jeff Cohen - 'Chunk' from The Goonies! by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 20, 2015, 20:40

    Jeff Cohen: Chunk from The Goonies and author of, 'The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood' …

  • Episode 199 - Fred Kiel - Does It Pay To Be Moral? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 13, 2015, 23:09

    Fred Kiel, author of, 'Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win' We've all been taught the golden rule - "treat others as you…

  • Episode 198 - Amy Stewart - Everything You Want to Know About Alcohol by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 6, 2015, 20:49

    Amy Stewart, author of, 'The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks' Did you know that the alcohol that gets you drunk in a beer…

  • Episode 197 - Kathleen McGinn - Is it Better or Worse to be Raised by a Stay at Home Mom? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 29, 2015, 20:00

    Harvard Professor Dr. Kathleen McGinn With the shift in gender roles, many children are no longer being raised primarily by their mothers. With dual income…

  • Episode 196 - Alvin Roth - He Won a Nobel Prize... Enough Said by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 22, 2015, 23:13

    Alvin Roth, author of, 'Who Gets What - And Why: The Hidden World of Matchmaking and Market Design ' If you’ve ever sought a job or hired someone, applied…

  • Episode 195 - Till Roenneberg - Night Owl vs. Early Bird and the Science Behind Your Sleep Patterns by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 15, 2015, 21:43

    Till Roenneberg, author of, 'Internal Time: Chronotypes, Social Jet Lag, and Why You're So Tired' Early birds and night owls are born, not made. Sleep…

  • Episode 194 - Bob Burg - 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 8, 2015, 21:55

    Bob Burg, author of, 'The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea' We have all heard the axiom, "It's better to give than to receive." And…

  • Episode 193 - Matt Richtel - What is Technology Doing to Us? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 1, 2015, 22:19

    Matt Richtel, author of 'A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention' We all understand that technology is addicting. Every…

  • Episode 192 - Michael Uslan - The Rise of Superheroes by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 25, 2015, 20:07

    "The Godfather of comic book movies," Michael Uslan, You don't have to be a comic book fanatic to love superheroes. And even if you've never picked up a…

  • Episode 191 - Leigh Gallagher - The End of the Suburbs by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 18, 2015, 20:00

    Leigh Gallagher, author of, 'The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream Is Moving' For many of us, the suburbs hold a magical place in our heart. We…

  • Episode 188 - Alexandra Horowitz - The Mysteries of Human Perception by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 27, 2015, 21:48

    Alexandra Horowitz, author of, 'On Looking: A Walker's Guide to the Art of Observation' Alexandra Horowitz - The mysteries of human perception. In this…

  • Episode 187 - Jonathan Waldman - Rust: The Longest War by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 20, 2015, 21:50

    Jonathan Waldman, author of 'Rust: The Longest War' It has been called “the great destroyer” and “the evil.” The Pentagon refers to it as “the…

  • Episode 186 - Lee Cockerell - Time Management Magic by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 13, 2015, 21:00

    Lee Cockerell, author of, 'Time Management Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day And Move From Surviving To Thriving' Time Management. We all need it. We…

  • Episode 185 - Alex Korb - The Most Common Psychological Disorder in America by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 6, 2015, 23:45

    Alex Korb, author of, "The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time" Alex Korb - The most common…

  • Episode 183 - Dr. Michael Gazzaniga - Left Brain vs. Right Brain by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 23, 2015, 20:00

    Dr. Michael Gazzaniga, author of, 'Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience' Dr. Michael Gazzaniga - Left Brain vs. Right Brain. We often…

  • Episode 182 - Laura Roeder - Social Media is for Real by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 16, 2015, 20:00

    Laura Roeder, the creator of LKR Social Media Marketer and Creating Fame, Laura Roeder - Social media is for real. To be honest, I wasn't a believer. I…

  • Episode 181 - Edward Humes - Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 9, 2015, 20:00

    Edward Humes, author of, 'Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash' Edward Humes - Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash. Have you ever thought about how much…

  • Episode 180 - Kory Kogon - Extraordinary Productivity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 2, 2015, 20:00

    Kory Kogon, author of, 'The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity' Technology is revolutionizing the way we work and live, and we can accomplish…

  • Episode 179 - Markus Kramer - What's in a Luxury Brand? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 23, 2015, 20:00

    Markus Kramer, Brand Affairs Markus Kramer - What's in a luxury brand? In this episode we are uncovering the secrets of the world of luxury. For example,…

  • Episode 178 - Kevin Kelly - Co-Founder of Wired Magazine by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2015, 20:00

    Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at Wired and author of, "Cool Tools: A Catalog of Possibilities" Few people have had a better perspective on the rise of the…

  • Episode 177 - Tiffani Lennon - Are Women Better? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2015, 20:00

    Tiffani Lennon, author of, 'Recognizing Women's Leadership: Strategies and Best Practices for Employing Excellence' Tiffani Lennon - Are women better? Althou…

  • Episode 176 - David Morris - The True Cost of War by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2015, 20:00

    David Morris, author of, 'The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder' Just as polio loomed over the 1950s, and AIDS stalked the 1980s and…

  • Episode 175 - Erica Peitler - How to Lead by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 26, 2015, 20:00

    Erica Peitler, author of, 'Leadership Rigor!: Breakthrough Performance & Productivity Leading Yourself, Teams, Organizations' Erica Peitler - How to…

  • Episode 174 - Dave Birss - How to be creative by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 19, 2015, 20:00

    Dave Birss, author of, "A User Guide to the Creative Mind" Dave Birss - How to be creative. Creativity is surrounded by such mystique. It seemed so…

  • Episode 173 - Richard Wiseman - The Science of Luck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 12, 2015, 20:00

    Richard Wiseman, author of, "The Luck Factor: The Four Essential Principles" This week on Smart People Podcast we are helping you get lucky... wait a…

  • Episode 172 - Mary Lee Esty - Conquering Concussion by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 29, 2014, 20:00

    'Conquering Concussion' by: Mary Lee Esty and CM Shifflett Mary Lee Esty - Conquering Concussion. What do Henry VIII, Mary Todd Lincoln, Howard Hughes,…

  • Episode 171 - Shane Harris - Cyber warfare is perhaps the greatest threat to national security by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 23, 2014, 01:34

    Shane Harris, author of, "@War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex" Shane Harris - Cyber warfare is the greatest threat to national security. @War…

  • Episode 169 - Tony Stubblebine and Erin Frey - How to have the strongest mind in the room by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 8, 2014, 23:12

    Tony Stubblebine and Erin Frey: authors of, "The Strongest Mind In The Room" How to have the strongest mind in the room with Tony Stubblebine and Erin…

  • Episode 168 - Peter Buffett - What is it like to be the son of the richest man on Earth? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 1, 2014, 22:12

    'Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment' by: Peter Buffet Peter Buffett - What's it like to be the son of the richest man on…

  • Episode 167 - Jonathan Levi - Become a SuperLearner: Speed Reading and Advanced Memorization  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 24, 2014, 22:10

    Jonathan Levi - Entrepreneur and Eclectic Jonathan Levi - Here on Smart People Podcast we get the opportunity to talk with a lot of amazing authors. …

  • Episode 166 - Daniel Cloud by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 17, 2014, 22:28

    'The Domestication of Language: Cultural Evolution and the Uniqueness of the Human Animal' by: Daniel Cloud Daniel Cloud - This week we tackle the…

  • Episode 165 - Christine Clapp Returns by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 9, 2014, 20:08

    Christine Clapp, author of, 'Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts' Christine Clapp - Back by popular demand, more than…

  • Episode 164 - Uri Gneezy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 3, 2014, 01:06

    'The Why Axis: Hidden Motives and the Undiscovered Economics of Everyday Life' by: Uri Gneezy Uri Gneezy - Can economics help us understand human…

  • Episode 163 - Robert Richman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 26, 2014, 14:52

    Robert Richman, author of 'The Culture Blueprint: A Guide to Building the High-Performance Workplace' Robert Richman - Have you ever noticed that many of…

  • Episode 162 - Stephen Law by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 19, 2014, 22:20

    'Believing Bullshit: How Not to Get Sucked into an Intellectual Black Hole' by: Stephen Law Stephen Law - From Postman to PhD. The beauty and curse of…

  • Episode 161 - Ed Hess by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 13, 2014, 01:14

    'Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization' by: Ed Hess Ed Hess - Learn or Die. That is the message this week! In order…

  • Episode 160 - Chris Roebuck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 5, 2014, 20:10

    'Lead to Succeed: The Only Leadership Book You Need' by: Chris Roebuck For SPP listeners only, the first 100 people to purchase a book via www.leadtosuc…

  • Episode 159 - Alan De Quieroz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 28, 2014, 21:00

    'The Monkey's Voyage: How Improbable Journeys Shaped the History of Life' by: Alan De Quieroz Alan de Queiroz  - Have you ever wondered how the same…

  • Episode 158 - Savannah Ellis by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 21, 2014, 21:05

    'I Cheated: Affair Recovery Advice For When You Have Been Unfaithful' by: Savannah Ellis Savannah Ellis - If men and women are meant to pair up for a…

  • Episode 156 - Jared Dean by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 7, 2014, 19:32

    'Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning: Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners' by: Jared Dean Jared Dean - Have you ever wondered…

  • Episode 155 - Josh Shenk by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 31, 2014, 19:20

    'Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs' by: Josh Shenk Josh Shenk - Want to be great? Then don't go at it alone. Throughout…

  • Episode 154 - Karan Girotra by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 24, 2014, 17:49

    'The Risk-Driven Business Model: Four Questions That Will Define Your Company' by: Karan Girotra Karan Girotra - Any system that we use to accomplish a…

  • Episode 153 - McKenzie Funk by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 17, 2014, 21:46

    'Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming' by: McKenzie Funk McKenzie Funk - Almost everyone is aware that climate change is slowly but surely…

  • Episode 152 - Joe Navarro by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 10, 2014, 22:38

    'What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People' by: Joe Navarro Joe Navarro - Not many can say they were personally approached…

  • Episode 151 - Roger Hamilton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 3, 2014, 17:20

    'The Millionaire Master Plan: Your Personalized Path to Financial Success' by: Roger Hamilton Roger Hamilton - We promise you will be buzzing with…

  • Episode 150 - James Nestor by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 27, 2014, 21:57

    'Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves' by: James Nestor James Nestor - The ocean is the final, unseen,…

  • Episode 149 - Simon Sinek by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 20, 2014, 21:00

    Simon Sinek, author of 'Leaders Eat Last' and 'Start with Why' Simon Sinek - This week we talk to one of our favorite speakers and personalities, Simon…

  • Episode 148 - Russ Roberts by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 13, 2014, 21:34

    Russ Roberts, host of 'EconTalk' Russ Roberts - Our guest this week is the host of the extremely popular EconTalk podcast.  In this episode talk economics,…

  • Episode 147 - Shamus Khan by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 6, 2014, 17:46

    'Privilege: The Making of an Adolescent Elite at St. Paul's School (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology)' by: Shamus Khan Shamus Khan - What is it…

  • Episode 146 - Dan Buettner by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 29, 2014, 17:00

    'The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest' by: Dan Buettner Dan Buettner - Do you want to live to 100+? Of…

  • Episode 145 - Daniel Burrus by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 23, 2014, 16:40

    'Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible' by: Daniel Burrus Daniel Burrus - What if you could see into the future? Our guest…

  • Episode 144 - Branko Milanovic by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 16, 2014, 10:55

    'The Haves and the Have-Nots: A Brief and Idiosyncratic History of Global Inequality' by: Branko Milanovic Branko Milanovic - Income inequality in the…

  • Episode 143 - Brad Stone by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 8, 2014, 22:54

    'The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon' by: Brad Stone Brad Stone - Amazon.com has revolutionized the way humans around the world shop AND…

  • Episode 142 - Adam Bryant by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 1, 2014, 22:09

    'Quick and Nimble: Lessons from Leading CEOs on How to Create a Culture of Innovation' by: Adam Bryant Adam Bryant - Don't you wish you could get inside…

  • Episode 141 - Joe De Sena by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 25, 2014, 10:02

    'Spartan Up!: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life' by: Joe De Sena Joe De Sena - CEO and co-founder…

  • Episode 140 - Suzanna Walters by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 18, 2014, 21:41

    'The Tolerance Trap: How God, Genes, and Good Intentions Are Sabotaging Gay Equality.' by: Suzanna Walters Suzanna Walters - Gay rights. Recent years have…

  • Episode 139 - Gerald Chertavian by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 11, 2014, 15:37

    'A Year Up: How a Pioneering Program Teaches Young Adults Real Skills for Real Jobs-With Real Success' by: Gerald Chertavian Gerald Chertavian - How and…

  • Episode 138 - Sam Rashkin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 4, 2014, 23:03

    Sam Rashkin, author of, 'Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It's Broken, How To Fix It' Sam Rashkin - Author of Retooling the U.S.…

  • Episode 136 - Kevin Roose by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 20, 2014, 16:58

    'Young Money: Inside the Hidden World of Wall Street's Post-Crash Recruits' by: Kevin Roose Kevin Roose - Bestselling author of Young Money: Inside the…

  • Episode 135 - Andrew Yang by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 13, 2014, 22:18

    'Smart People Should Build Things' by: Andrew Yang Andrew Yang - Author of Smart People Should Build Things: How to Restore Our Culture of Achievement,…

  • Episode 134 - Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 6, 2014, 18:11

    'The Charles Schwab Guide to Finance After Fifty: Answers to Your Most Important Money Questions' by: Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz -…

  • Episode 133 - Dr. Michio Kaku by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 30, 2014, 21:50

    Dr. Michio Kaku, author of: "The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind" Dr. Michio Kaku - He is the…

  • Episode 130 - Carmine Gallo by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 9, 2014, 22:34

    Carmine Gallo - "Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds", Former anchor and correspondent for CNN and CBS, communications…

  • Episode 128 - Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 23, 2014, 20:30

    'The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems' by: Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen Christian…

  • Episode 127 - Eswar Prasad by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2014, 18:50

    'The Dollar Trap: How the U.S. Dollar Tightened Its Grip on Global Finance' by: Eswar Prasad Eswar Prasad - Author of The Dollar Trap: How the U.S.…

  • Episode 126 - Larry Downes by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2014, 17:09

    'Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation' by: Larry Downes Larry Downes - Author of Big Bang Disruption and Unleashing the…

  • Episode 125 - Bob Sutton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2014, 11:54

    'Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less' by: Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao Bob Sutton - Author of Scaling Up Excellence: Getting…

  • Episode 124 - Lance Fortnow by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 26, 2014, 20:14

    'The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible' by: Lance Fortnow Lance Fortnow, PhD - Author of The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search…

  • Episode 123 - Christine Montross by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 20, 2014, 18:03

    'Falling Into the Fire' by: Christine Montross Christine Montross - Author of Falling Into the Fire: A Psychiatrist's Encounters with the Mind in…

  • Episode 122 - Colonel (Ret.) Peter Mansoor by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 12, 2014, 23:00

    'Surge: My Journey with General David Petraeus and the Remaking of the Iraq War' by: Colonel Peter Mansoor Colonel (Retired) Peter Mansoor - Author of…

  • Episode 121 - Maddy Dychtwald by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 30, 2013, 01:24

    'Influence: How Women's Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better' by: Maddy Dychtwald Maddy Dychtwald - Author of Influence: How…

  • Episode 120 - Jesse Sostrin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 15, 2013, 19:52

    'Beyond the Job Description: How Managers and Employees Can Navigate the True Demands of the Job' by: Jesse Sostrin Jesse Sostrin, PhD - Author of…

  • Episode 119 - Joe Whitcomb by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 8, 2013, 21:26

    'Reboot Your Relationship: Restoring Love Through Real Connection in a Disconnected World' by: Joe Whitcomb Joe Whitcomb - Author of Reboot Your…

  • Episode 118 - Stephen Cowan Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 1, 2013, 17:24

    Dr. Stephen Cowan (Part 2) - Author of Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self Esteem…

  • Episode 117 - Stephen Cowan Part 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 24, 2013, 19:04

    'Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention' by: Dr. Stephen Cowan Dr…

  • Episode 116 - Debra Benton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 18, 2013, 16:28

    'CEO Material: How to Be a Leader in Any Organization' by: Debra Benton Debra Benton - Author of 7 leadership books including CEO Material: How to Be a…

  • Episode 115 - Scott Sklar by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 10, 2013, 17:05

    Scott Sklar runs a clean energy technology optimization and strategic policy firm, The Stella Group, Ltd Scott Sklar - Clean & renewable energy…

  • Episode 113 - Alivia Tagliaferri by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 29, 2013, 21:23

    'Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home' by: Alivia Tagliaferri Alivia Tagliaferri - Author of 'Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home', producer and director of…

  • Episode 112 - David Linden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

  • Episode 111 - Rosalind Wiseman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 14, 2013, 00:00

    'Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World' by: Rosalind…

  • Episode 110 - Alexis Ohanian by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 6, 2013, 23:08

    'Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will Be Made, Not Managed' by: Alexis Ohanian Alexis Ohanian- Author of Without Their Permission: How…

  • Episode 108 - Daniel Roberts by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 15, 2013, 13:40

    'Fortune Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career' by: Daniel Roberts Daniel Roberts - Author of Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your…

  • Episode 107 - Barry Nalebuff by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 8, 2013, 21:59

    'Mission in a Bottle: The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently--and Succeeding' by: Barry Nalebuff Barry Nalebuff - Mission in a Bottle: The…

  • Episode 106 - Christopher Schroeder by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 1, 2013, 21:39

    'Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East' by: Christopher Schroeder Christopher Schroeder - Startup Rising - The…

  • Episode 105 - Marc Ostrofsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2013, 23:30

    'Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in How We Buy, Sell, Live, Learn, Work and Play' by: Marc Ostrofsky Marc Ostrofsky: Author of Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in…

  • Episode 104 - Adam Grant by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 18, 2013, 23:22

    'Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success' by: Adam Grant Dr. Adam Grant - Author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success,…

  • Episode 103 - Jay Baer by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 12, 2013, 14:02

    'Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype' by: Jay Baer Jay Baer - Author of Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help Not Hype (NY Times…

  • Episode 102 - Dorie Clark by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 4, 2013, 21:55

    'Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future' by: Dorie Clark Dorie Clark - Author of Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your…

  • Episode 101 - Steve Blank by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 28, 2013, 19:01

    'The Four Steps to the Epiphany' by: Steve Blank Steve Blank - Author of The Startup Owner's Manual and The Four Steps to the Epiphany, serial entreprene…

  • Episode 99 - Nicco Mele by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 14, 2013, 17:46

    'The End of Big: How the Internet Makes David the New Goliath' by: Nicco Mele Nicco Mele: Author of The End of Big: How the Internet Makes David the New…

  • Episode 98 - Tony Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 7, 2013, 17:30

    'Be Excellent at Anything: The Four Keys To Transforming the Way We Work and Live' by: Tony Schwartz Tony Schwartz - President & CEO of TheEnergyProject…

  • Episode 97 - Lauren Sandler by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 30, 2013, 22:17

    'One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One' by: Lauren Sandler Lauren Sandler: Journalist, author of One and Only: The…

  • Episode 95 - David Kadavy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 16, 2013, 20:13

    'Design for Hackers: Reverse Engineering Beauty' by: David Kadavy David Kadavy: Author of Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty, design guru. If…

  • Episode 94 - Jamie and Maren Showkeir by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 9, 2013, 15:06

    'Yoga Wisdom at Work: Finding Sanity Off the Mat and On the Job' by: Maren and Jamie Showkeir Maren and Jamie Showkeir - Authors of Yoga Wisdom at Work:…

  • Episode 93 - Susan Schorn by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 2, 2013, 23:01

    'Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in the Art of Living Fearlessly' by: Susan Schorn Susan Schorn - Author of Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in…

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 the…

  • 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 forward to…

  • 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 technology?…

  • 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 on…

  • 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 bang…

  • Episode 43 - Barry Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 17, 2011, 15:47

    "The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less" by: Barry Schwartz Try to walk into a grocery store, an electronics store, or even a coffee shop without being…

  • 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

    "Lost Decades: The Making of America's Debt Crisis and the Long Recovery" by: Jeff Frieden 70% off! 50% off! Buy one, get one free! I'm sure you saw  all…

  • Episode 39 - Laurence Gonzales by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2011, 16:05

    "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why" by: Laurence Gonzales If you were in a plane crash, got lost while hiking in the mountains, or were faced…

  • Episode 38 - Ron Suskind by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 12, 2011, 21:00

    "Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President," by: Ron Suskind Whether you are a democrat, republican, or independent,…

  • Episode 37 - Steve Almond by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 5, 2011, 18:15

    New York Times bestseller, Steve Almond To this day, 'History of Rock and Roll' was one of my favorite classes in college. The artists inspired me. The…

  • Episode 36 - Thom Shanker by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2011, 13:22

    "Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda" by: Thom Shanker "There was this explosion. A cloud. Red Mist. He self-deton…

  • 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" by…

  • 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 start…

  • 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 sit…

  • 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 panic is…

  • 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 solution…

  • 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 confident…

  • 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. Dr.…

  • 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, surfing,…

  • 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, "Do…

  • 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 licensed…

  • 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 majority…

  • 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 or…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

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  • Episode 309 - Alexandra Levit - The Workforce of the Future by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 22, 2018, 22:11

    Alexandra Levit, author of, 'Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future' This week, we speak with Alexandra Levit.…

  • Episode 308 - Jeffrey Gitomer - Be Intriguing from the Outset by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2018, 23:21

    Jeffrey Gitomer, author of, 'Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill' This week, we speak with Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is best known as…

  • Episode 307 – Brad Staats - Never Stop Learning by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 24, 2018, 21:26

    Dr. Brad Staats, author of, 'Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive' This week, we speak with Dr. Brad Staats. Dr. Staats is…

  • Episode 306 - Brandon Webb - Conquer Fear Like a SEAL by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 10, 2018, 22:19

    Brandon Webb, author of, 'Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide' This week we interview Brandon Webb. Brandon Webb is a former US Navy SEAL sniper, New…

  • Episode 305 - Joan C. Williams - Class Clash in America, The Forgotten Workers by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 27, 2018, 23:03

    Joan C. Williams, author of, 'White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America' This week we interview Joan C. Williams. Joan is a rock…

  • Episode 303 – Bob Rosen – Leading with Consciousness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 30, 2018, 22:48

    Bob Rosen, author of, 'Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life' This week we interview Bob Rosen. Bob is a trusted CEO adviser,…

  • Episode 302 – Mike Rognlien – What Does it Mean to be Truly Fulfilled? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 16, 2018, 23:45

    Mike Rognlien, author of, 'This Is Now Your Company: A Culture Carrier's Manifesto' This week we interview Mike Rognlien. Mike spent most of his career…

  • Episode 301 - Due Quach - Find Your Calm by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 2, 2018, 20:57

    Due Quach, author of, 'Calm Clarity: How to Use Science to Rewire Your Brain for Greater Wisdom, Fulfillment, and Joy' This week we interview Due…

  • Episode 300 - Dr. Traci Stein - Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Brain Hacks by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 5, 2018, 00:19

    Dr. Traci Stein, author of, 'The Everything Guide To Integrative Pain Management' This week we interview Dr. Traci Stein. Dr. Stein is a Columbia-traine…

  • Episode 299 - John Hooker - Solving Ethical Dilemmas by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 22, 2018, 22:00

    John Hooker, author of, 'Taking Ethics Seriously: Why Ethics Is an Essential Tool for the Modern Workplace' This week we interview John Hooker. John…

  • Episode 297 - Barbara Lipska - Our Little-known Brain by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 24, 2018, 00:03

    Barbara Lipska, author of, 'The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery' This week we interview Barbara Lipska. Barbara is a…

  • Episode 296 - Adam Braun - Do Meaningful Work and Change the World by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 9, 2018, 23:48

    Adam Braun, CEO & Co-Founder of MissionU. Author of, 'The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change' This week we…

  • Episode 295 - Dr. Lisa Mosconi - Nuclear Medicine Meets Nutrition by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 27, 2018, 01:23

    Dr. Lisa Mosconi, author of, 'Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power' Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food…

  • Episode 294 - Soon Yu - Starting a Company and Dealing with Failure by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 12, 2018, 21:39

    Soon Yu, author of, 'Iconic Advantage: Don’t Chase the New, Innovate the Old' Modern business gurus all cry for the need to innovate, to disrupt, and to…

  • Episode 293 - Jeremy Bailenson - How Virtual Reality Will Impact Your Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 26, 2018, 20:39

    Jeremy Bailenson, author of, 'Experience on Demand: What Virtual Reality Is, How It Works, and What It Can Do' Virtual reality is able to effectively blur…

  • Episode 292 - Bryan Caplan - Education is a Waste of Time and Money by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 12, 2018, 22:33

    Bryan Caplan, author of, 'The Case against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money' It's not often I truly feel that a guest…

  • Episode 288 - Nancy Koehn - Survive and Thrive During Turbulent Times by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 16, 2018, 00:27

    Nancy Koehn, author of, 'Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times' For leaders in the 21st century, there is one pressing…

  • Episode 287 - Scott Carney - Does the Wim Hof Method Really Work? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 1, 2018, 23:25

    Scott Carney, author of, 'What Doesn’t Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary…

  • Episode 286 - Mike Lewis - How to Jump to Your Dream Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2017, 13:24

    Mike Lewis, author of, 'When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want' Our guest this week is Mike Lewis, Founder and CEO of When To Jump. When…

  • Episode 285 - Steve McKee - Are You Stalled, Stuck, or Stale? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 5, 2017, 21:16

    Steve McKee, author of, 'Power Branding: Leveraging the Success of the World's Best Brands' We are all creators. Every day we go out into the world…

  • Episode 284 - Morgan Simon - Where Did Your Money Spend The Night? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2017, 22:38

    Morgan Simon, author of, 'Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change' "Money is a tool to create the things that we want. It is a proxy for…

  • Episode 283 - Philip Shepherd - Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Body by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 6, 2017, 23:31

    Philip Shepherd, author of, 'Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being' Mindfulness is all the rage these days. And yet, even…

  • Episode 282 - Todd Davis - The Secret Weapon for Success by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 23, 2017, 22:51

    Todd Davis, author of, 'Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work' In today's work environment, our success is heavily…

  • Episode 281 - W. Keith Campbell - When You Love Yourself Too Much by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 9, 2017, 21:03

    W. Keith Campbell, author of, 'The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement' Narcissism—an inflated view of the self—is everywhere. Public…

  • Episode 280 - Suzanne Bouffard - How To Raise A Smart Child by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 25, 2017, 21:59

    Suzanne Bouffard, author of, 'he Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children' There is no debate that a good education is a…

  • Episode 279 - Dr. Allen Frances - Trump, Mental Illness, and the End of Reason by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 12, 2017, 00:21

    Dr. Allen Frances, author of, 'Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump' "Calling Trump crazy allows us to avoid confronting…

  • Episode 278 - Frank Ostaseski - What Death Can Teach Us About Living by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 29, 2017, 00:52

    Frank Ostaseski, author of, 'The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully' "Death is not waiting for us at the end of a…

  • Episode 277 - Peter Brannen - How The World Ends by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 14, 2017, 23:21

    Peter Brannen, author of, 'The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions' Did you…

  • Episode 276 - Paul Armstrong - Disruptive Technologies Will Change Your Business and Your Life  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 31, 2017, 21:56

    Paul Armstrong, author of, 'Disruptive Technologies: Understand, Evaluate, Respond' We all know that technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and it's…

  • Episode 275 - Brett Velicovich - The World's Most Dangerous Drone Expert by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 17, 2017, 22:31

    Brett Velicovich, author of, 'Drone Warrior: An Elite Soldier's Inside Account of the Hunt for America's Most Dangerous Enemies' For nearly a decade…

  • Episode 274 - R.P. Eddy - How To Predict Disasters by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 3, 2017, 23:05

    R.P. Eddy, author of, 'Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes' Millions of lives are lost to catastrophes that could have been saved by the…

  • Episode 273 - Seth Stephens-Davidowitz - What Have You Googled Recently? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 19, 2017, 22:18

    Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of, 'Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are' Go take a look…

  • Episode 272 - Guy Winch - The Secret To A Happy Life Is An Emotional First Aid Kit by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 5, 2017, 23:09

    Guy Winch, author of, 'Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts' We all sustain emotional wounds. Failure,…

  • Episode 271 - Anindya Ghose - The Future of the Mobile Economy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 22, 2017, 22:25

    Anindya Ghose, author of, 'Tap: Unlocking the Mobile Economy' The smart phone is our most treasured tech device. If you don't believe me, try leaving it…

  • Episode 270 - Larry Robertson - Why Creativity Is Our Natural Language by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 8, 2017, 22:25

    Larry Robertson, author of, 'The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity' For anyone who wants to create or innovate - this is the interview for…

  • Episode 269 - Kate Raworth - A Better Economic Model by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 24, 2017, 23:22

    Kate Raworth, author of, 'Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist' Economics is the mother tongue of public policy. It…

  • Episode 268 - Christopher Brinton and Mung Chiang - The Power of Networks by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 10, 2017, 22:51

    Christopher Brinton and Mung Chiang, authors of, 'The Power of Networks: Six Principles That Connect Our Lives' Calling all nerds! This week on the…

  • Episode 267 - Jennifer Mueller - Embrace Creativity, Change Your Life by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 28, 2017, 20:48

    Jennifer Mueller, author of, 'Creative Change: Why We Resist It . . . How We Can Embrace It' If you ask someone how it feels to be creative, you will often…

  • Episode 265 - Andy Molinsky - NOW Is the Time to Change, Here's How by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 28, 2017, 00:47

    Andy Molinsky, author of, 'Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge and Build Confidence' Do you feel…

  • Episode 264 - Leanne Jacobs - How To Achieve Real Wealth by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 13, 2017, 22:28

    Leanne Jacobs, author of, 'Beautiful Money: The 4-Week Total Wealth Makeover' Most of us know what it feels like to chase success and money. We believe…

  • Episode 263 - Yuval Noah Harari - How Humans Have Become Gods and What it Means for Our Future by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 30, 2017, 21:44

    Yuval Noah Harari, author of, 'Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow' and 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' With the international sensation,…

  • Episode 262 - David Hoffeld - Using Neuroscience to Sell by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 16, 2017, 21:44

    David Hoffeld, author of, 'The Science of Selling: Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal' The ability to sell…

  • Episode 261 - Sam Weinman - How to Win at Losing by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 2, 2017, 22:25

    Sam Weinman, author of, 'Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains' Our guest this week is an award winning sports journalist…

  • Episode 260 - Lawrence Levy - When Steve Jobs Needed Help, He Called Lawrence by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 19, 2016, 22:11

    Lawrence Levy, author of, 'To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History' In this episode we discuss the never-befo…

  • Episode 259 - Dr. Richard Wolff - Capitalism is Broken. Here is the Solution. by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 6, 2016, 00:43

    Dr. Richard Wolff, author of, 'Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism' Our guest this week believes capitalism is broken, and he makes a pretty good…

  • Episode 257 - Doug Hensch - How to Build Resilience by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 7, 2016, 23:57

    Doug Hensch, author of, Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety' Numerous recent studies have shown that…

  • Episode 255 - Dr. Jessica Tracy - How Pride Can Help You Achieve Your Goals by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 10, 2016, 16:34

    Dr. Jessica Tracy, author of, 'Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success' Many of us know pride as one of the seven deadly sins.…

  • Episode 254 - Chris Bailey - A Life of Productivity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 26, 2016, 22:28

    Chris Bailey, author of, ' The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy' In this episode we speak with…

  • Episode 253 - Dr. Susan David - Control Your Destiny by Understanding Your Emotions by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 12, 2016, 22:22

    Dr. Susan David, author of, 'Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life' Dr. David exposes how our emotions hold us back…

  • Episode 252 - Alan Iny - A New Paradigm for Creativity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 29, 2016, 22:05

    Alan Iny, author of, 'Thinking in New Boxes: A New Paradigm for Business Creativity' We've all heard the cliché "think outside the box". It's a rallying…

  • Episode 250 - Michael Bungay Stanier - Ask Better Questions, Get Better Results by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 1, 2016, 20:41

    Michael Bungay Stanier, author of, 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever' Coaching is an essential skill for…

  • Episode 249 - Tema Frank - Make Customers Love You by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 18, 2016, 23:24

    Tema Frank author of, 'PeopleShock: The Path to Profits When Customers Rule' In the new digital age, customers have more power than ever before. They can…

  • Episode 248 - Roman Krznaric - How Should We Live? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 11, 2016, 23:47

    Roman Krznaric, author of, 'How Should We Live?: Great Ideas from the Past for Everyday Life' We are bring back one of our all time most downloaded guests…

  • Episode 247 - Paul Tough - How to Raise Successful Kids by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 27, 2016, 21:15

    Paul Tough, author of, 'Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why' Everyone wants to know the secret to raising amazing kids. Whether you want them to…

  • Episode 245 - Arun Sundararajan - The Sharing Economy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 13, 2016, 22:58

    Arun Sundararajan, author of, 'The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism' Drawing on extensive research and numerous…

  • Episode 244 - Anne Loehr - Be of Service, Be Successful by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 6, 2016, 21:34

    Anne Loehr, author of, 'Managing the Unmanageable: How to Motivate Even the Most Unruly Employee' With one question constantly guiding the way, Anne…

  • Episode 243 - General Ann Dunwoody - Leadership from America's First Female Four-Star General by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 23, 2016, 22:43

    General Ann Dunwoody, author of, 'A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General' On June 23, 2008, President…

  • Episode 242 - Tom Davenport - Will Machines Take Your Job? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 17, 2016, 23:06

    Tom Davenport, author of, 'Only Humans Need Apply: Winners and Losers in the Age of Smart Machines' Frankly, the answer is probably. Nearly half of all…

  • Episode 241 - Amy Herman - See More and Achieve More with Visual Intelligence by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 10, 2016, 23:43

    Amy Herman, author of, 'Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life' How observant are you? What things are you missing out on that…

  • Episode 240 - Patrick McGinnis - Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 2, 2016, 23:54

    Patrick McGinnis, author of, 'The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job' Are you trying to choose between the stability…

  • Episode 238 - Anders Ericsson - The Truth Behind the 10,000 Hour Rule by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 18, 2016, 23:32

    Anders Ericsson, author of, 'Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise' For more than thirty years psychologist Anders Ericsson, an expert on the…

  • Episode 233 - David Burkus - The Old Rules of Business No Longer Apply by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 14, 2016, 20:12

    Dr. David Burkus, author of, 'Under New Management: How Leading Organizations Are Upending Business as Usual' Dr. David Burkus is a highly regarded and…

  • Episode 232 - Andrew Cockburn - The Ugly Truth About Drone Warfare by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 7, 2016, 23:06

    Andrew Cockburn, author of, 'Kill Chain: The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins' Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination. Yet few…

  • Episode 231 - Jeff Gramm - Secrets of a Hedge Fund Manager by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 29, 2016, 22:10

    Jeff Gramm, author of, 'Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism' This week we have a very down to earth conversation with hedge…

  • Episode 230 - Jacquie McNish - Whatever Happened to BlackBerry? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 22, 2016, 22:37

    Jacquie McNish, author of, 'Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry' This week on the show we…

  • Episode 228 - Lisa Nichols - How to Get More of What You Want by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 8, 2016, 21:42

    Lisa Nichols, author of, 'Abundance Now: Amplify Your Life & Achieve Prosperity Today' We are extremely excited this week to have on the show New York…

  • Episode 227 - George Franklin - A Corporate Lobbyist Tells All by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 1, 2016, 20:21

    George Franklin, author of, 'Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars: 30 Years of Lobbying for the Most Famous Tiger in the World' What they don't teach you in…

  • Episode 226 - Mary Roach - How to Write Bestsellers and More About Her New Book, 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 25, 2016, 21:32

    Mary Roach, author of, 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' and more! This week we are extremely excited to have Mary Roach on the show. Mary is the…

  • Episode 225 - Dennis Tirch - The Science of Compassion by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 18, 2016, 22:18

    Dennis Tirch, author of, 'The Compassionate Mind Guide To Overcoming Anxiety' and 'The ACT Practitioner’s Guide to The Science of Compassion Over the…

  • Episode 222 - Veny Musum and Upendra Chivukula - How to Fix Income Inequality by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 21, 2015, 22:58

    Upendra Chivukula and Veny Musum, authors of, 'THE 3rd WAY: ECONOMIC REFORM or SOCIAL REVOLUTION the solution to income inequality' THE 3rd WAY is a very…

  • Episode 221 - Bill George - Discover Your True North by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 14, 2015, 20:00

    Bill George, author of, 'Discover Your True North' This week on Smart People Podcast we interview the former CEO of Medtronic, Bill George, as we discuss his…

  • Episode 220 - George Anastasia - The Demise of the American Mafia by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 9, 2015, 22:18

    George Anastasia, author of, 'Gotti's Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti, and the Demise of the American Mafia' This week, prize-winning reporter…

  • Episode 219 - Garrison Wynn - What the 1% Do Differently by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 30, 2015, 20:41

    Garrison Wynn, author of, 'The Real Truth about Success: What the Top 1% Do Differently, Why They Won't Tell You, and How You Can Do It Anyway!' Life and…

  • Episode 218 - Dr. Shelley Reciniello - Consciousness Before Mindfulness by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 23, 2015, 22:21

    Dr. Shelley Reciniello, author of, 'The Conscious Leader: Nine Principles and Practices to Create a Wide-Awake and Productive Workplace' Although mindfulness…

  • Episode 217 - Adam Werbach - How Business Can Change the World for the Better by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 16, 2015, 18:31

    Adam Werbach, author of, 'Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto' and 'Act Now, Apologize Later' Our guest this week, Adam Werbach, has been on…

  • Episode 216 - John Sedgwick - The Duel that Stunned the Nation by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 9, 2015, 21:56

    John Sedgwick, author of, 'War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the Duel that Stunned the Nation' In the summer of 1804, two of America’s most…

  • Episode 215 - Todd Kashdan - How to Achieve Fulfillment by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 2, 2015, 19:48

    Todd Kashdan, author of, 'The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self--Not Just Your "Good" Self--Drives Success and Fulfillment' Happiness…

  • Episode 214 - Seth Siegel - How a Desert Nation Solved the Water Shortage Crisis by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 26, 2015, 20:58

    Seth Siegel, author of, 'Let There Be Water: Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World' Growing water shortages around the world are topping the news right…

  • Episode 213 - Roger Lowenstein - How The Federal Reserve Was Created by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 19, 2015, 21:10

    Roger Lowenstein, author of, 'America's Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve' In this episode we speak with Roger Lowenstein about the…

  • Episode 212 - Maurice Schweitzer - How Emotions Affect Your Decisions by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 12, 2015, 20:51

    Maurice Schweitzer, author of, 'Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both' In this episode, Wharton Business School…

  • Episode 210 - Rich Roll - Live with Authenticity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 28, 2015, 23:05

    Rich Roll, author of, 'Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself' Rich Roll is a graduate of…

  • Episode 209 - Steven Kotler - Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 21, 2015, 22:51

    Steven Kotler, author of, 'The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance' In this episode we interview Steven Kotler, author…

  • Episode 207 - Michael Farmer - An Inside Look Into Advertising Agencies by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 7, 2015, 18:27

    Michael Farmer, author of, 'Madison Avenue Manslaughter: An Inside View of Fee-Cutting Clients, Profit-Hungry Owners and Declining Ad Agencies' Advertis…

  • Episode 206 - Chris Buckingham – Launch Your Business or Idea with Crowdfunding by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 31, 2015, 21:19

    Chris Buckingham, author of, 'Crowdfunding Intelligence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Raising Investment Funds on the Internet' Crowdfunding has officially…

  • Episode 205 - Lars Tvede - Western Society is Killing Creativity, Here’s How We Fix It by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2015, 00:21

    Lars Tvede, author of, 'The Creative Society: How the Future Can Be Won' Human creativity has been one of the fundamental drivers of civilization.…

  • Episode 204 - Dr. Stephen Camarata - How Not To Screw Up Your Kid by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 17, 2015, 22:20

    Stephen Camarata, author of, 'The Intuitive Parent: Why the Best Thing for Your Child is You' Parenting today is practically a competitive sport, and…

  • Episode 203 -Adrian Gostick - What Motivates You? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 10, 2015, 17:41

    Adrian Gostick, author of, 'What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work' Over the course of our childhood and into adulthood, we receive a lot of advice…

  • Episode 200 - Jeff Cohen - 'Chunk' from The Goonies! by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 20, 2015, 20:40

    Jeff Cohen: Chunk from The Goonies and author of, 'The Dealmaker's Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood' …

  • Episode 199 - Fred Kiel - Does It Pay To Be Moral? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 13, 2015, 23:09

    Fred Kiel, author of, 'Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win' We've all been taught the golden rule - "treat others as you…

  • Episode 198 - Amy Stewart - Everything You Want to Know About Alcohol by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 6, 2015, 20:49

    Amy Stewart, author of, 'The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks' Did you know that the alcohol that gets you drunk in a beer…

  • Episode 196 - Alvin Roth - He Won a Nobel Prize... Enough Said by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 22, 2015, 23:13

    Alvin Roth, author of, 'Who Gets What - And Why: The Hidden World of Matchmaking and Market Design ' If you’ve ever sought a job or hired someone, applied…

  • Episode 195 - Till Roenneberg - Night Owl vs. Early Bird and the Science Behind Your Sleep Patterns by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 15, 2015, 21:43

    Till Roenneberg, author of, 'Internal Time: Chronotypes, Social Jet Lag, and Why You're So Tired' Early birds and night owls are born, not made. Sleep…

  • Episode 194 - Bob Burg - 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 8, 2015, 21:55

    Bob Burg, author of, 'The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea' We have all heard the axiom, "It's better to give than to receive." And…

  • Episode 193 - Matt Richtel - What is Technology Doing to Us? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 1, 2015, 22:19

    Matt Richtel, author of 'A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention' We all understand that technology is addicting. Every…

  • Episode 192 - Michael Uslan - The Rise of Superheroes by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 25, 2015, 20:07

    "The Godfather of comic book movies," Michael Uslan, You don't have to be a comic book fanatic to love superheroes. And even if you've never picked up a…

  • Episode 191 - Leigh Gallagher - The End of the Suburbs by: smartpeoplepodcast

    May 18, 2015, 20:00

    Leigh Gallagher, author of, 'The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream Is Moving' For many of us, the suburbs hold a magical place in our heart. We…

  • Episode 188 - Alexandra Horowitz - The Mysteries of Human Perception by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 27, 2015, 21:48

    Alexandra Horowitz, author of, 'On Looking: A Walker's Guide to the Art of Observation' Alexandra Horowitz - The mysteries of human perception. In this…

  • Episode 187 - Jonathan Waldman - Rust: The Longest War by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 20, 2015, 21:50

    Jonathan Waldman, author of 'Rust: The Longest War' It has been called “the great destroyer” and “the evil.” The Pentagon refers to it as “the…

  • Episode 186 - Lee Cockerell - Time Management Magic by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 13, 2015, 21:00

    Lee Cockerell, author of, 'Time Management Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day And Move From Surviving To Thriving' Time Management. We all need it. We…

  • Episode 185 - Alex Korb - The Most Common Psychological Disorder in America by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 6, 2015, 23:45

    Alex Korb, author of, "The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time" Alex Korb - The most common…

  • Episode 183 - Dr. Michael Gazzaniga - Left Brain vs. Right Brain by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 23, 2015, 20:00

    Dr. Michael Gazzaniga, author of, 'Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience' Dr. Michael Gazzaniga - Left Brain vs. Right Brain. We often…

  • Episode 182 - Laura Roeder - Social Media is for Real by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 16, 2015, 20:00

    Laura Roeder, the creator of LKR Social Media Marketer and Creating Fame, Laura Roeder - Social media is for real. To be honest, I wasn't a believer. I…

  • Episode 181 - Edward Humes - Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 9, 2015, 20:00

    Edward Humes, author of, 'Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash' Edward Humes - Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash. Have you ever thought about how much…

  • Episode 180 - Kory Kogon - Extraordinary Productivity by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 2, 2015, 20:00

    Kory Kogon, author of, 'The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity' Technology is revolutionizing the way we work and live, and we can accomplish…

  • Episode 178 - Kevin Kelly - Co-Founder of Wired Magazine by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2015, 20:00

    Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at Wired and author of, "Cool Tools: A Catalog of Possibilities" Few people have had a better perspective on the rise of the…

  • Episode 177 - Tiffani Lennon - Are Women Better? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2015, 20:00

    Tiffani Lennon, author of, 'Recognizing Women's Leadership: Strategies and Best Practices for Employing Excellence' Tiffani Lennon - Are women better? Althou…

  • Episode 176 - David Morris - The True Cost of War by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2015, 20:00

    David Morris, author of, 'The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder' Just as polio loomed over the 1950s, and AIDS stalked the 1980s and…

  • Episode 175 - Erica Peitler - How to Lead by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 26, 2015, 20:00

    Erica Peitler, author of, 'Leadership Rigor!: Breakthrough Performance & Productivity Leading Yourself, Teams, Organizations' Erica Peitler - How to…

  • Episode 174 - Dave Birss - How to be creative by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 19, 2015, 20:00

    Dave Birss, author of, "A User Guide to the Creative Mind" Dave Birss - How to be creative. Creativity is surrounded by such mystique. It seemed so…

  • Episode 173 - Richard Wiseman - The Science of Luck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 12, 2015, 20:00

    Richard Wiseman, author of, "The Luck Factor: The Four Essential Principles" This week on Smart People Podcast we are helping you get lucky... wait a…

  • Episode 172 - Mary Lee Esty - Conquering Concussion by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 29, 2014, 20:00

    'Conquering Concussion' by: Mary Lee Esty and CM Shifflett Mary Lee Esty - Conquering Concussion. What do Henry VIII, Mary Todd Lincoln, Howard Hughes,…

  • Episode 171 - Shane Harris - Cyber warfare is perhaps the greatest threat to national security by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 23, 2014, 01:34

    Shane Harris, author of, "@War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex" Shane Harris - Cyber warfare is the greatest threat to national security. @War…

  • Episode 169 - Tony Stubblebine and Erin Frey - How to have the strongest mind in the room by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 8, 2014, 23:12

    Tony Stubblebine and Erin Frey: authors of, "The Strongest Mind In The Room" How to have the strongest mind in the room with Tony Stubblebine and Erin…

  • Episode 168 - Peter Buffett - What is it like to be the son of the richest man on Earth? by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 1, 2014, 22:12

    'Life Is What You Make It: Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment' by: Peter Buffet Peter Buffett - What's it like to be the son of the richest man on…

  • Episode 167 - Jonathan Levi - Become a SuperLearner: Speed Reading and Advanced Memorization  by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 24, 2014, 22:10

    Jonathan Levi - Entrepreneur and Eclectic Jonathan Levi - Here on Smart People Podcast we get the opportunity to talk with a lot of amazing authors. …

  • Episode 166 - Daniel Cloud by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 17, 2014, 22:28

    'The Domestication of Language: Cultural Evolution and the Uniqueness of the Human Animal' by: Daniel Cloud Daniel Cloud - This week we tackle the…

  • Episode 165 - Christine Clapp Returns by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 9, 2014, 20:08

    Christine Clapp, author of, 'Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts' Christine Clapp - Back by popular demand, more than…

  • Episode 164 - Uri Gneezy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 3, 2014, 01:06

    'The Why Axis: Hidden Motives and the Undiscovered Economics of Everyday Life' by: Uri Gneezy Uri Gneezy - Can economics help us understand human…

  • Episode 163 - Robert Richman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 26, 2014, 14:52

    Robert Richman, author of 'The Culture Blueprint: A Guide to Building the High-Performance Workplace' Robert Richman - Have you ever noticed that many of…

  • Episode 162 - Stephen Law by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 19, 2014, 22:20

    'Believing Bullshit: How Not to Get Sucked into an Intellectual Black Hole' by: Stephen Law Stephen Law - From Postman to PhD. The beauty and curse of…

  • Episode 161 - Ed Hess by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 13, 2014, 01:14

    'Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization' by: Ed Hess Ed Hess - Learn or Die. That is the message this week! In order…

  • Episode 159 - Alan De Quieroz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 28, 2014, 21:00

    'The Monkey's Voyage: How Improbable Journeys Shaped the History of Life' by: Alan De Quieroz Alan de Queiroz  - Have you ever wondered how the same…

  • Episode 158 - Savannah Ellis by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 21, 2014, 21:05

    'I Cheated: Affair Recovery Advice For When You Have Been Unfaithful' by: Savannah Ellis Savannah Ellis - If men and women are meant to pair up for a…

  • Episode 156 - Jared Dean by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 7, 2014, 19:32

    'Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning: Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners' by: Jared Dean Jared Dean - Have you ever wondered…

  • Episode 155 - Josh Shenk by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 31, 2014, 19:20

    'Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs' by: Josh Shenk Josh Shenk - Want to be great? Then don't go at it alone. Throughout…

  • Episode 154 - Karan Girotra by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 24, 2014, 17:49

    'The Risk-Driven Business Model: Four Questions That Will Define Your Company' by: Karan Girotra Karan Girotra - Any system that we use to accomplish a…

  • Episode 152 - Joe Navarro by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 10, 2014, 22:38

    'What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People' by: Joe Navarro Joe Navarro - Not many can say they were personally approached…

  • Episode 151 - Roger Hamilton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 3, 2014, 17:20

    'The Millionaire Master Plan: Your Personalized Path to Financial Success' by: Roger Hamilton Roger Hamilton - We promise you will be buzzing with…

  • Episode 150 - James Nestor by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 27, 2014, 21:57

    'Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves' by: James Nestor James Nestor - The ocean is the final, unseen,…

  • Episode 147 - Shamus Khan by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 6, 2014, 17:46

    'Privilege: The Making of an Adolescent Elite at St. Paul's School (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology)' by: Shamus Khan Shamus Khan - What is it…

  • Episode 146 - Dan Buettner by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 29, 2014, 17:00

    'The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest' by: Dan Buettner Dan Buettner - Do you want to live to 100+? Of…

  • Episode 145 - Daniel Burrus by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 23, 2014, 16:40

    'Flash Foresight: How to See the Invisible and Do the Impossible' by: Daniel Burrus Daniel Burrus - What if you could see into the future? Our guest…

  • Episode 133 - Dr. Michio Kaku by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 30, 2014, 21:50

    Dr. Michio Kaku, author of: "The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind" Dr. Michio Kaku - He is the…

  • Episode 130 - Carmine Gallo by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 9, 2014, 22:34

    Carmine Gallo - "Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds", Former anchor and correspondent for CNN and CBS, communications…

  • Episode 128 - Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 23, 2014, 20:30

    'The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems' by: Christian Madsbjerg and Mikkel Rasmussen Christian…

  • Episode 127 - Eswar Prasad by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 16, 2014, 18:50

    'The Dollar Trap: How the U.S. Dollar Tightened Its Grip on Global Finance' by: Eswar Prasad Eswar Prasad - Author of The Dollar Trap: How the U.S.…

  • Episode 126 - Larry Downes by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 9, 2014, 17:09

    'Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation' by: Larry Downes Larry Downes - Author of Big Bang Disruption and Unleashing the…

  • Episode 125 - Bob Sutton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 2, 2014, 11:54

    'Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less' by: Bob Sutton and Huggy Rao Bob Sutton - Author of Scaling Up Excellence: Getting…

  • Episode 124 - Lance Fortnow by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 26, 2014, 20:14

    'The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible' by: Lance Fortnow Lance Fortnow, PhD - Author of The Golden Ticket: P, NP, and the Search…

  • Episode 123 - Christine Montross by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 20, 2014, 18:03

    'Falling Into the Fire' by: Christine Montross Christine Montross - Author of Falling Into the Fire: A Psychiatrist's Encounters with the Mind in…

  • Episode 122 - Colonel (Ret.) Peter Mansoor by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 12, 2014, 23:00

    'Surge: My Journey with General David Petraeus and the Remaking of the Iraq War' by: Colonel Peter Mansoor Colonel (Retired) Peter Mansoor - Author of…

  • Episode 120 - Jesse Sostrin by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 15, 2013, 19:52

    'Beyond the Job Description: How Managers and Employees Can Navigate the True Demands of the Job' by: Jesse Sostrin Jesse Sostrin, PhD - Author of…

  • Episode 119 - Joe Whitcomb by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 8, 2013, 21:26

    'Reboot Your Relationship: Restoring Love Through Real Connection in a Disconnected World' by: Joe Whitcomb Joe Whitcomb - Author of Reboot Your…

  • Episode 118 - Stephen Cowan Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 1, 2013, 17:24

    Dr. Stephen Cowan (Part 2) - Author of Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self Esteem…

  • Episode 117 - Stephen Cowan Part 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 24, 2013, 19:04

    'Fire Child, Water Child: How Understanding the Five Types of ADHD Can Help You Improve Your Child's Self-Esteem and Attention' by: Dr. Stephen Cowan Dr…

  • Episode 116 - Debra Benton by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 18, 2013, 16:28

    'CEO Material: How to Be a Leader in Any Organization' by: Debra Benton Debra Benton - Author of 7 leadership books including CEO Material: How to Be a…

  • Episode 115 - Scott Sklar by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 10, 2013, 17:05

    Scott Sklar runs a clean energy technology optimization and strategic policy firm, The Stella Group, Ltd Scott Sklar - Clean & renewable energy…

  • Episode 113 - Alivia Tagliaferri by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 29, 2013, 21:23

    'Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home' by: Alivia Tagliaferri Alivia Tagliaferri - Author of 'Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home', producer and director of…

  • Episode 112 - David Linden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

  • Episode 111 - Rosalind Wiseman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 14, 2013, 00:00

    'Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World' by: Rosalind…

  • Episode 110 - Alexis Ohanian by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 6, 2013, 23:08

    'Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will Be Made, Not Managed' by: Alexis Ohanian Alexis Ohanian- Author of Without Their Permission: How…

  • Episode 108 - Daniel Roberts by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 15, 2013, 13:40

    'Fortune Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career' by: Daniel Roberts Daniel Roberts - Author of Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your…

  • Episode 107 - Barry Nalebuff by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 8, 2013, 21:59

    'Mission in a Bottle: The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently--and Succeeding' by: Barry Nalebuff Barry Nalebuff - Mission in a Bottle: The…

  • Episode 106 - Christopher Schroeder by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 1, 2013, 21:39

    'Startup Rising: The Entrepreneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East' by: Christopher Schroeder Christopher Schroeder - Startup Rising - The…

  • Episode 105 - Marc Ostrofsky by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 25, 2013, 23:30

    'Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in How We Buy, Sell, Live, Learn, Work and Play' by: Marc Ostrofsky Marc Ostrofsky: Author of Word of Mouse: 101+ Trends in…

  • Episode 104 - Adam Grant by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 18, 2013, 23:22

    'Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success' by: Adam Grant Dr. Adam Grant - Author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success,…

  • Episode 103 - Jay Baer by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 12, 2013, 14:02

    'Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype' by: Jay Baer Jay Baer - Author of Youtility: Why Smart Marketing is About Help Not Hype (NY Times…

  • Episode 102 - Dorie Clark by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 4, 2013, 21:55

    'Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future' by: Dorie Clark Dorie Clark - Author of Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your…

  • Episode 101 - Steve Blank by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 28, 2013, 19:01

    'The Four Steps to the Epiphany' by: Steve Blank Steve Blank - Author of The Startup Owner's Manual and The Four Steps to the Epiphany, serial entreprene…

  • Episode 99 - Nicco Mele by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 14, 2013, 17:46

    'The End of Big: How the Internet Makes David the New Goliath' by: Nicco Mele Nicco Mele: Author of The End of Big: How the Internet Makes David the New…

  • Episode 98 - Tony Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 7, 2013, 17:30

    'Be Excellent at Anything: The Four Keys To Transforming the Way We Work and Live' by: Tony Schwartz Tony Schwartz - President & CEO of TheEnergyProject…

  • Episode 97 - Lauren Sandler by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 30, 2013, 22:17

    'One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One' by: Lauren Sandler Lauren Sandler: Journalist, author of One and Only: The…

  • Episode 95 - David Kadavy by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 16, 2013, 20:13

    'Design for Hackers: Reverse Engineering Beauty' by: David Kadavy David Kadavy: Author of Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty, design guru. If…

  • Episode 94 - Jamie and Maren Showkeir by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 9, 2013, 15:06

    'Yoga Wisdom at Work: Finding Sanity Off the Mat and On the Job' by: Maren and Jamie Showkeir Maren and Jamie Showkeir - Authors of Yoga Wisdom at Work:…

  • Episode 93 - Susan Schorn by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 2, 2013, 23:01

    'Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in the Art of Living Fearlessly' by: Susan Schorn Susan Schorn - Author of Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in…

  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 the…

  • 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 forward to…

  • 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 technology?…

  • 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 on…

  • 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 bang…

  • Episode 43 - Barry Schwartz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 17, 2011, 15:47

    "The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less" by: Barry Schwartz Try to walk into a grocery store, an electronics store, or even a coffee shop without being…

  • 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

    "Lost Decades: The Making of America's Debt Crisis and the Long Recovery" by: Jeff Frieden 70% off! 50% off! Buy one, get one free! I'm sure you saw  all…

  • Episode 39 - Laurence Gonzales by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 20, 2011, 16:05

    "Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why" by: Laurence Gonzales If you were in a plane crash, got lost while hiking in the mountains, or were faced…

  • Episode 38 - Ron Suskind by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 12, 2011, 21:00

    "Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President," by: Ron Suskind Whether you are a democrat, republican, or independent,…

  • Episode 37 - Steve Almond by: smartpeoplepodcast

    November 5, 2011, 18:15

    New York Times bestseller, Steve Almond To this day, 'History of Rock and Roll' was one of my favorite classes in college. The artists inspired me. The…

  • Episode 36 - Thom Shanker by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 8, 2011, 13:22

    "Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda" by: Thom Shanker "There was this explosion. A cloud. Red Mist. He self-deton…

  • 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" by…

  • 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 start…

  • 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 sit…

  • 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 panic is…

  • 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 solution…

  • 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 confident…

  • 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. Dr.…

  • 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, surfing,…

  • 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, "Do…

  • 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 licensed…

  • 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 majority…

  • 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 or…

  • 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 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…

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    January 24, 2018, 20:16

    We made it. You made it! Here's part 2 of our listener questions and 'year in review.' Quick recap. Before we closed out 2017, we sent an email to our…

  • Episode 289 - Listener Questions Special by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 22, 2018, 20:43

    Chris Stemp and Jon Rojas, creators of Smart People Podcast We made it to 2018! Welcome 🙂 Before we closed out 2017, we sent an email to our newsletter…

  • Episode 112 - David Linden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

  • Episode 109 - Jonathan Poneman by: smartpeoplepodcast

    September 29, 2013, 23:35

    Sub Pop is a record label founded in 1986 by Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt in Seattle, Washington. Jonathan Poneman - Co-Founder of Sub Pop Records,…

  • Episode 100 - Louie Schwartzberg by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 23, 2013, 00:00

    Louie Schwartzberg - Director, producer, cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg - Director, producer, cinematographer. Movingart.com Well, we did it.…

  • 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 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 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.  The…

  • Episode 6 - Jamie Flam by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 6, 2011, 00:49

    Jamie Flam, of the Long Shot podcast! 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…

  • 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 podcast…

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    November 6, 2017, 23:31

    Philip Shepherd, author of, 'Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being' Mindfulness is all the rage these days. And yet, even…

  • Episode 160 - Chris Roebuck by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 5, 2014, 20:10

    'Lead to Succeed: The Only Leadership Book You Need' by: Chris Roebuck For SPP listeners only, the first 100 people to purchase a book via www.leadtosuc…

  • Episode 149 - Simon Sinek by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 20, 2014, 21:00

    Simon Sinek, author of 'Leaders Eat Last' and 'Start with Why' Simon Sinek - This week we talk to one of our favorite speakers and personalities, Simon…

  • Episode 132 - Corinne Woods by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 24, 2014, 00:40

    Corinne Woods - Director of the UN Millennium Campaign Corinne Woods - Director of the UN Millennium Campaign, which supports citizens’ efforts to…

  • Episode 112 - David Linden by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

  • Episode 100 - Louie Schwartzberg by: smartpeoplepodcast

    July 23, 2013, 00:00

    Louie Schwartzberg - Director, producer, cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg - Director, producer, cinematographer. Movingart.com Well, we did it.…

  • Episode 96 - Christine Clapp by: smartpeoplepodcast

    June 23, 2013, 18:13

    Founder of, 'Spoken with Authority': Christine Clapp Christine Clapp - Presentation and communications expert, founder of Spoken With Authority 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…

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    January 24, 2018, 20:16

    We made it. You made it! Here's part 2 of our listener questions and 'year in review.' Quick recap. Before we closed out 2017, we sent an email to our…

  • Episode 289 - Listener Questions Special by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 22, 2018, 20:43

    Chris Stemp and Jon Rojas, creators of Smart People Podcast We made it to 2018! Welcome 🙂 Before we closed out 2017, we sent an email to our newsletter…

  • Episode 224 – The Best of 2015, Part 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 11, 2016, 21:16

    Happy 2016 to each and every one of the Smart People Podcast listeners out there! It's Jon's turn to take a look back on 2015 and puts together clips from…

  • Episode 223 - The Best of 2015, Part 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 4, 2016, 21:05

    This week, Chris takes a look back on 2015 and puts together clips from his favorite episodes of the past year.  From finding your calling, to learning about…

  • Best Of - Episode 2 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    January 5, 2014, 15:06

    Another “Best Of" episode is in the books! This week, we bring you a “Best of technology” episode.  While it was tough selecting some of my…

  • Best Of - Episode 1 by: smartpeoplepodcast

    December 22, 2013, 22:55

    This week we bring you a special "best of psychology and human behavior" episode.  Travel back to the beginning of Smart People Podcast with us and…

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    October 20, 2013, 21:45

    'The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good' by: David…

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    June 20, 2016, 21:41

    Dr. Daniel Amen, author of, 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression,…

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  • Episode 131 - Olof Dallner by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 17, 2014, 16:08

    Winner of the Quintuple Ironman: Olof Dallner Olof Dallner - WINNER of the Quintuple Ironman. The 12 mile swim, 560 mile bike, and 131 mile run is the…

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  • Episode 304 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz - Gut Health, Gut Check by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 13, 2018, 21:04

    Dr. Will Bulsiewicz This week we interview "Dr. B," Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. B is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained…

  • Episode 277 - Peter Brannen - How The World Ends by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 14, 2017, 23:21

    Peter Brannen, author of, 'The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions' Did you…

  • Episode 211 - Yvette d’Entremont - The Truth About Gluten, MSG, Organic, and More...Using Science by: smartpeoplepodcast

    October 5, 2015, 23:16

    Yvette d’Entremont, aka "SciBabe" The market for health and wellness products is exploding. Every day there is a new cure, miracle berry, diet, homeopathic…

  • Episode 153 - McKenzie Funk by: smartpeoplepodcast

    August 17, 2014, 21:46

    'Windfall: The Booming Business of Global Warming' by: McKenzie Funk McKenzie Funk - Almost everyone is aware that climate change is slowly but surely…

  • Episode 133 - Dr. Michio Kaku by: smartpeoplepodcast

    March 30, 2014, 21:50

    Dr. Michio Kaku, author of: "The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind" Dr. Michio Kaku - He is the…

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  • Episode 231 - Jeff Gramm - Secrets of a Hedge Fund Manager by: smartpeoplepodcast

    February 29, 2016, 22:10

    Jeff Gramm, author of, 'Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism' This week we have a very down to earth conversation with hedge…

  • Episode 134 - Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz by: smartpeoplepodcast

    April 6, 2014, 18:11

    'The Charles Schwab Guide to Finance After Fifty: Answers to Your Most Important Money Questions' by: Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz -…