Aiming for the Moon
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We interview interesting people from a teenage perspective. Join us as we have fascinating discussions with successful authors, entrepreneurs, scientists, etc. (Oh, and adventurers!)
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128. The Accursed Questions - Fyodor Dostoevsky on Suffering, Freedom, and Love: Prof. Gary S. Morson (Prof. of Russian literature @ Northwestern University | Author of "Wonder Confronts Certainty")
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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127. Connective Labor - What Machines Can't Replace in Our Disconnected World: Prof. Allison Pugh (Author of "The Last Human Job" | Prof. of Sociology @ Johns Hopkins University)
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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126. Pen, Page, and People - The History of the Book: Prof. Adam Smyth (Author of "The Book-Makers")
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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125. How Cutting-edge Science Returns Us to Ancient Theology: Return of Dr. Spencer Klavan (Associate Editor @ the Claremont Review of Books | Classicist | Podcaster)
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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124. The Road to Wisdom - On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust: Dr. Francis S. Collins (Physician, Geneticist, Former Director of NIH)
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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123. In Search of Living Well: Eric Weiner (Bestselling author of "The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers")
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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122. The Origins and Governance of the Internet: Prof. Jonathan Zittrain (Harvard Law and Computer Science Prof. | Director of Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society)
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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121. When Civilizations Crumble - Lessons for Today: Dr. Victor Davis Hanson (Renowned Classicist and Military Historian)
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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120. The Influencer Industry - The Quest for Authenticity on Social Media: Dr. Emily Hund (Author of "The Influencer Industry")
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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119. The Rise of Institutional Mistrust: Prof. Ethan Zuckerman (Author of "Mistrust" and Associate Prof. @ University of Massachusetts at Amherst)
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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118. Utility > Beauty - The Lost Wonder of Mathematics: Dr. Satyan Devadoss (Mathematician and Author of “Mage Merlin’s Unsolved Math Mysteries”)
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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117. Quit - The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: Dr. Annie Duke (National bestselling author of "Thinking in Bets" and "Quit" | former professional poker player)
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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116. Anatomy of a Breakthrough: Return of Dr. Adam Alter (Prof. of Marketing @ New York University’s Stern School of Business and NYT Bestselling Author)
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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115. Angels of the Resistance: Return of Noelle Salazar (USA Today and International Bestselling Author)
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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114. Escaping the "Perfection Trap": Dr. Thomas Curran (Prof. of Psychology @ London School of Economics and author of "The Perfection Trap")
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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113. Exploring the Scientific Truths in Ancient Myths: Dr. Adrienne Mayor (Renowned Historian and Folklorist)
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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112. When National Politics and State Governments Collide: Dr. Jacob Grumbach (Author of "Laboratories Against Democracy")
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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111. Exploring the Enigma of Knowing - How do we know what we know? : Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek (Philosopher and Author)
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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110. Exploring Beauty Born from Brokenness with Artist Makoto Fujimura
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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109. Rising to the Occasion #3 - Using AI to Fight Medical Monopolization: Tony Wang
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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108. Rising to the Occasion #2 - Using Tech to Help Stroke Victims Speak Again: Rishi Ambavanekar
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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107. Rising to the Occasion #1 - Creating Sustainable Farming in Kenya: Hawi 'Annette' Odhiambo
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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106. The History and Future of the Library: Prof. Andrew Pettegree (Co-author of "The Library: A Fragile History")
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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105. From Psychologist to Poker Champion - the Art of Decision-making: Dr. Maria Konnikova (NYT Bestselling Author of "The Biggest Bluff")
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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104. Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions - Applying the Wisdom of the Classics to the Cultural Conflicts of Today: Dr. Spencer Klavan (Associate Editor @ the Claremont Review of Books | Classicist)
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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103. A Teen Author Chronicles her Grandmother's Holocaust Experience: Suzette Sheft (Author of "Running for Shelter")
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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102. The Rise of the Creative Class: Dr. Richard Florida (Author of “The Rise of the Creative Class,” “Who’s Your City?,” “The Urban Crisis,” and others)
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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101. The Future of AI - Data Nutrition and Non-Sentience: Sarah Newman (Director of Art & Education at MetaLAB at Harvard)
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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100th Episode Special- Taylor Bledsoe and Sarah Newman
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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99. Human Nature and How to Escape from "The Mindset": Dr. Douglas Rushkoff (Bestselling author of "Survival of the Richest," "Team Human," and many others)
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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98. The Disciplined Life: Ryan Holiday (NYT bestselling author of "Stillness is the Key", "The Daily Stoic," and many others)
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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97. "Hacking" the Legal System: Dr. Bruce Schneier (World-renowned Security Expert and Blogger)
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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96. The Religion of Work: Dr. Carolyn Chen (Author of "Work Pray Code" and Associate Professor of Ethics at University of California, Berkeley)
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Announcement: Bi-Weekly Schedule for School Year
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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95. China's Great Firewall - Censorship in the Asian Superpower: Dr. Margaret E. Roberts (Professor in the Department of Political Science @ University of California, San Diego, and author of "Censored")
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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94. Becoming a Free Thinker: Alex Kaschuta (Writer and Host of the "Subversive" Podcast)
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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93. 21st Century Tyranny: Dr. Sergei Guriev (Prof. of Economics and Director of Graduate Programs in Economics @ Sciences Po, Paris)
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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92. The Next Frontier of Social Science - Text as Data: Dr. Justin Grimmer (Co-author of "Text as Data" and Prof. in Stanford's Political Science Department)
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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91. The New Breed - AI and the Rest of the World: Dr. Kate Darling (Research Specialist @ the MIT Media Lab and Author of "The New Breed")
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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90. The Meaning of "Home": Solomon Burchfield (Program Director at New Beginnings NWA)
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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89. A Twist of Tech and Tradition - Combining traditional Islamic Art with STEM: Zarah Hussain (Internationally Exhibited Artist)
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Aiming for the Moon Two-Year Birthday Newsletter Launch
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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88. Reframing Productivity: Jenny Odell (NYT bestselling author of "How to Do Nothing")
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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87. Documentaries and Political Corruption: Bryan Fogel (Oscar-winning Director of "Icarus" and "The Dissident")
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May 31, 2022 |
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86. The Sound Mind: Dr. Nina Kraus (Biologist and Author of "Of Sound Mind")
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May 26, 2022 |
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85. Creativity Under Pressure: Mason Currey (Author of "Daily Rituals" and "Daily Rituals: Women at Work")
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May 02, 2022 |
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84. Curiosity - the Maker of Innovators: Kevin Bethune (Designer and Author of "Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation")
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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83. Math - the Structure of Beauty: Dr. Sarah Hart (Prof. of Mathematics @ Birkbeck College at the London University)
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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82. Why We Can't Focus: Johann Hari (NYT Bestselling author of "Chasing the Scream," "Lost Connections," and "Stolen Focus")
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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81. Regrets and the Good Life: Dan Pink (#1 NYT bestselling author of "Drive" and "The Power of Regret")
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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80. The Perception of Political Polarization and How to Fix It: Dr. Chris Bail (Author of "Breaking the Social Media Prism," Duke Professor, and Director of the Polarization Lab)
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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79. One Year Re-Run: How to Write a Good Story: Stuart Gibbs (Bestselling Author of the Children's Series "Spy School," "Moon Base Alpha," "FunJungle," and more)
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Jan 30, 2022 |
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78. Why and How to Balance Productivity and the Present: Oliver Burkeman (NYT Bestselling Author of "4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals")
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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77. Ownership - The Secret Root of Civilization: Prof. James Salzman (Co-author of Bestselling book "Mine!" and Professor of Environmental Law)
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Jan 16, 2022 |
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76. How Goals Reshape Your Mind: Dr. David Melnikoff (Social Psychologist)
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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75. Violence, Video Games, and Aggression: Dr. Brad Bushman (Ohio State University Professor of Communication)
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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74. Free Will and the Unconscious Mind: Dr. John Bargh (Yale Prof and Author of “Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do”)
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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73. Story Time with Chemistry: Sam Kean (Author of Six NYT Bestsellers including "The Disappearing Spoon," "Icepick Surgeon," and "The Bastard Brigade")
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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72. Creating the Modern-Day Woolly Mammoth: Dr. George Church (Professor at Harvard and MIT, Co-Founder of Colossal)
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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71. Veterans' Day Re-run: Through their Eyes: Dr. John McManus (Distinguished Military Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology)
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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70. The Cloud Warriors: Keith Muscutt (Researcher and Author of "Warriors of the Clouds: A Lost Civilization in the Upper Amazon of Peru")
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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69. Raise an Innovative Cup to Invention: Dr. Tara Johnson (Pediatric Neurologist and Inventor)
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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68. Unique Learning Tips: Benedict Carey (Science Journalist and Author of "How We Learn - The aspiring slacker’s guide to learning")
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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67. Freakonomics: Dr. Steven Levitt (Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and #1 NYT Best-selling Co-author of "Freakonomics")
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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66. The Reflections of Curious George: George "Curious George" Basch (Founder of the Himalayan Stove Project and Entrepreneurial Businessman)
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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65. The Best Job Ever: Jim Clash (Forbes' Extreme Sports Contributor)
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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64. Resilience and Rugby: Lucas Caneda (Professional Rugby Player and Director of Uniqorn)
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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63. Saving the Dogs with Biohacking: David Ishee (Dog Breeder and Biohacker)
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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62. The Art of Mountaineering: Vanessa O'Brien (Business Executive turned Record-breaking Mountaineer)
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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61. The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Colonel Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell (Airforce Veteran and Current Keynote Speaker)
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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BONUS! The Interview Dudes Podcast: Jack, Nathan, and Ben (Hosts of the Award-winning Podcast, "The Interview Dudes")
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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60. Ignorance is Bliss: Prof. Stuart Firestein (Former Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University and Author of "Ignorance: How It Drives Science" and "Failure: Why Science Is So Successful")
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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59. Essentialism for Students: Greg Mckeown (NYT Bestselling author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless")
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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58. The Field Guides Podcast: Bill and Steve (Hosts of the "Field Guides" Podcast)
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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57. Think Again and Thumbs Up Concepts (Part 2): Dr. Adam and Joanna Grant (#1 NYT Bestseller, Organizational Psychologist, and 7x Top Rated Prof. @ Wharton || Creator of Thumbs Up Concepts)
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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BONUS! Just Ask Why: Tai Poole (Host of the podcast "Tai Asks Why")
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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56. Think Again and Thumbs Up Concepts (Part 1): Dr. Adam and Joanna Grant (#1 NYT Bestseller, Organizational Psychologist, and 7x Top Rated Prof. @ Wharton || Creator of Thumbs Up Concepts)
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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55. Gory Details: Erika Engelhaupt (Freelance Science Writer, Editor, and Author of the book, “Gory Details")
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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54. The Data Detective: Tim Harford, "The Undercover Economist" (Financial Times columnist, BBC broadcaster, and bestselling author of nine books (most recently “How To Make The World Add Up” / “The Data Detective”) and the podcast “Cautionary Tales”)
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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53. I Spy an Author: Ally Carter (NYT Bestselling Author of the spy series "Gallagher Girls," "Winterborne Home," and more!)
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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BONUS! Books Galore: Jack W. (Host of the podcast "Chattin' About Chapters")
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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52. The Other Side of the Mic: Anney Reese (Co-host of the "Savor" and "Stuff Mom Never Told You" podcasts)
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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51. Steal Like an Artist: Austin Kleon (NYT Bestselling author of the "Steal Like an Artist Trilogy")
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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50. This Episode Will Kill You: Dr. Erin Welsh and Dr. Erin Allmann Updyke (Disease Ecologists, Epidemiologists, and the Hosts of “This Podcast Will Kill You”)
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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49. Revisiting History Class: Holly Frey (Co-host on the "Stuff You Missed in History Class" Podcast)
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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48. Wizard of Illusions: Rob Lake (Magician and Illusionist, Quarterfinalist on America's Got Talent, and a receiver of the Merlin Award)
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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47. How to Get Into College: Dr. Cal Newport (NYT Bestselling Author of "Deep Work" and "How to be a Highschool Super Star")
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May 28, 2021 |
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46. The Serious Business of Humor: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas (Bestselling Authors of "Humor, Seriously")
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May 21, 2021 |
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45. The Easy Way to Change Your Habits: Prof. Katy Milkman (Behavioral scientist and Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of "How to Change")
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May 14, 2021 |
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44. Breaking Bad (Part 2): Giancarlo Esposito (Mandalorian and Breaking Bad actor, 4x Emmy Nominee, and Broadway Performer)
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May 07, 2021 |
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43. Breaking Bad (Part 1): Giancarlo Esposito (Mandalorian and Breaking Bad actor, 4x Emmy Nominee, and Broadway Performer)
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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"A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War" Documentary Promo
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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42. Two Unlikely Friends and the Books They Wrote and Read (CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien): Dr. Joseph Loconte (Author of the NYT bestseller, "A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War," director of B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies @ Heritage Foundatio
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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41. The Black Widows and Peggy Carters of WWII: Sarah Rose (Author of "D-Day Girls" and Journalist)
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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40. The World We Overlook: Roman Mars (Host of the "99% Invisible" Podcast and Co-founder of Radiotopia)
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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39. Uncovering Indiana Jones: Daniel Fernandez-Davila (Archaeologist and Anthropologist)
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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38. The real "Ant-Man": Dr. Mark "Dr. Bugs" Moffett (Tropical Biologist, Author, Explorer, and Photographer)
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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37. Covid-19 V.S. the Great Influenza: Prof. John M. Barry (Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling Author of "The Great Influenza" and Others)
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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36. Green Aliens from Earth: Dr. Matt Candeias (Host of the "In Defense of Plants" Podcast and Author of "In Defense of Plants: An Exploration into the Wonder of Plants")
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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BONUS! A Helping Hand: Ella Casano (Founder of Non-profit Medi Teddy)
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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35. How to Write a Good Story: Stuart Gibbs (Bestselling Author of the Children's Series "Spy School," "Moon Base Alpha," "FunJungle," and more)
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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34. How to be an Innovator: Prof. Walter Isaacson (Bestselling author of "Steve Jobs," "Leonardo da Vinci," and "The Innovators" (to name a few))
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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33. The Art of Filmmaking (Part 2): Olaf De Fleur (Indie Filmmaker and Instructor)
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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32. The Art of Filmmaking (Part 1): Olaf de Fleur (Indie Filmmaker and Instructor)
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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31. No Plan Involved: Guy Kawasaki (Marketing Guru, Author, and Host of "Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast")
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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30. Stuff You Should Know About Podcasting: Charles "Chuck" Bryant (Co-host of the "Stuff You Should Know" Podcast)
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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29. Cool, New Tattoos: Josh Sakhai (Co-founder of Ephemeral Tattoos and Thiel Fellow)
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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28. The Magic of Earbuds: Eric Nuzum (Author of "Make Noise," Podcasting Guru, and Co-founder of Magnificent Noise)
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Jan 10, 2021 |
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27. Fixing STEM Ed from a Teenage Perspective: Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan (Founders of Trashbots)
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Jan 01, 2021 |
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26. Climbing Your Own Everest: Dr. Ken Kamler (Explorer, Surgeon, and Fellow in the Explorers Club)
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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25. Why and How to Stay Off Social Media From a Man Who Helped Build It: Tim Kendall (Former President of Pinterest, Former Director of Monetization @ Facebook, and Current CEO of Moment)
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Dec 09, 2020 |
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24. The Forgotten Heroes: Noelle Salazar (Author of "The Flight Girls")
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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23. Why You Should Try Lots of Things: David Epstein (NYT Bestselling Author of "The Sports Gene" and "Range")
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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22. Just Look Up: Jeremy N. Smith (Investigative Journalist, Podcast Host, and Author of "Breaking And Entering")
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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21. The Science of Grit: Dr. Angela Duckworth (NYT Bestselling Author of "Grit" and Professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania University)
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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20. How to Keep More Than a Penny in Your Pocket: Sarah Catherine Gutierrez (Financial Planning Expert, Author, and Entrepreneur)
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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19. "Trust the Journey:" Nathan Fa'avae (6x World Adventure Race Champion and Winner of the World's Toughest Race TV Competition)
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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18. Behind The Screens: Dr. Adam Alter (Bestselling Author of "Irresistible" and "Drunk Tank Pink" and Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business)
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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17. The Power Of Walking: Dr. Shane O'Mara (Author of "In Praise of Walking" and Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin)
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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16. You Gotta Have Grit: Amy Hopper (Program Officer of Winrock International I-Fund)
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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15. What Would Your Biography Say?: Anna Beth Gorman (Director of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas)
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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14. Making Time For Life: Paul Jarvis (Author of Company of One and Entrepreneur)
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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13. Relentless: Tyler Kluver (Former Hawkeye Long Snapper and Host of the Washed Up Walkons Podcast)
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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12. You Don't Have to Be a Genius: Max Mirho (Host of EntrepreNerd and Co-founder of Moss Generation)
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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11. Hacking The Hackers: Zaid Sabih (Ethical Hacker and CEO of zSecurity)
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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10. Coaching Life And Sports: Dr. Fitz Hill (Former Head Football Coach at San Jose State University and Former President of Arkansas Baptist University)
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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9. Follow Your Curiosity: Steve Rice (The Landing Pad Podcast Host)
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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8. The Sherlock Holmes of Journalism: Mr. Gary Rivlin (Author, Investigative Journalist, and Pulitzer Prize Winner)
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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7. Perspective, Perseverance, and Performance: Zach Johnson (PGA Golfer)
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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6. Through Their Eyes: Dr. John McManus (Distinguished Military Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology)
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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5. Breaking The Business Man Mold: Beckie Manley (CEO and Founder of Fierce Strategy + Creative)
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Jul 18, 2020 |
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4. Investing In The Future: Eric Gilmore (Founder and Director of Immerse Arkansas) and his quest to help teenagers
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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3. "Wave At Me From Space:" Dr. Chris Jones (Former MIT Assistant Dean and Current AR Regional Innovation Hub Director)
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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2. Coronavirus Frontlines, Papa John's Pizza, and Trumpets: Dr. Nate Smith (Secretary of Health for the Arkansas Department of Health)
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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1. Wall Street, Military, Companies, and Lincoln: Porter Briggs
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Jun 16, 2020 |