Aiming for the Moon

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Episodes: 124

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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!)

Episode Date
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)
Mar 18, 2024
Anatomy of a Breakthrough: Return of Dr. Adam Alter (Prof. of Marketing @ New York University’s Stern School of Business and NYT Bestselling Author)
Jan 05, 2024
Angels of the Resistance: Return of Noelle Salazar (USA Today and International Bestselling Author)
Nov 12, 2023
Escaping the "Perfection Trap": Dr. Thomas Curran (Prof. of Psychology @ London School of Economics and author of "The Perfection Trap")
Aug 10, 2023
Exploring the Scientific Truths in Ancient Myths: Dr. Adrienne Mayor (Renowned Historian and Folklorist)
Aug 02, 2023
When National Politics and State Governments Collide: Dr. Jacob Grumbach (Author of "Laboratories Against Democracy")
Jun 26, 2023
Exploring the Enigma of Knowing - How do we know what we know? : Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek (Philosopher and Author)
Jun 19, 2023
Exploring Beauty Born from Brokenness with Artist Makoto Fujimura
Jun 09, 2023
Rising to the Occasion #3 - Using AI to Fight Medical Monopolization: Tony Wang
Apr 17, 2023
Rising to the Occasion #2 - Using Tech to Help Stroke Victims Speak Again: Rishi Ambavanekar
Mar 29, 2023
Rising to the Occasion #1 - Creating Sustainable Farming in Kenya: Hawi 'Annette' Odhiambo
Mar 09, 2023
The History and Future of the Library: Prof. Andrew Pettegree (Co-author of "The Library: A Fragile History")
Mar 03, 2023
From Psychologist to Poker Champion - the Art of Decision-making: Dr. Maria Konnikova (NYT Bestselling Author of "The Biggest Bluff")
Jan 30, 2023
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 and Podcaster)
Jan 23, 2023
A Teen Author Chronicles her Grandmother's Holocaust Experience: Suzette Sheft (Author of "Running for Shelter")
Dec 31, 2022
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)
Dec 28, 2022
The Future of AI - Data Nutrition and Non-Sentience: Sarah Newman (Director of Art & Education at MetaLAB at Harvard)
Dec 05, 2022
100th Episode Special- Taylor Bledsoe and Sarah Newman
Nov 14, 2022
Human Nature and How to Escape from "The Mindset": Dr. Douglas Rushkoff (Bestselling author of "Survival of the Richest," "Team Human," and many others)
Oct 10, 2022
The Disciplined Life: Ryan Holiday (NYT bestselling author of "Stillness is the Key", "The Daily Stoic," and many others)
Sep 25, 2022
"Hacking" the Legal System: Dr. Bruce Schneier (World-renowned Security Expert and Blogger)
Sep 11, 2022
The Religion of Work: Dr. Carolyn Chen (Author of "Work Pray Code" and Associate Professor of Ethics at University of California, Berkeley)
Aug 26, 2022
Announcement: Bi-Weekly Schedule for School Year
Aug 13, 2022
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")
Aug 13, 2022
Becoming a Free Thinker: Alex Kaschuta (Writer and Host of the "Subversive" Podcast)
Aug 02, 2022
21st Century Tyranny: Dr. Sergei Guriev (Prof. of Economics and Director of Graduate Programs in Economics @ Sciences Po, Paris)
Jul 29, 2022
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)
Jul 09, 2022
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")
Jul 03, 2022
The Meaning of "Home": Solomon Burchfield (Program Director at New Beginnings NWA)
Jun 25, 2022
A Twist of Tech and Tradition - Combining traditional Islamic Art with STEM: Zarah Hussain (Internationally Exhibited Artist)
Jun 16, 2022
Aiming for the Moon Two-Year Birthday Newsletter Launch
Jun 15, 2022
Reframing Productivity: Jenny Odell (NYT bestselling author of "How to Do Nothing")
Jun 10, 2022
Documentaries and Political Corruption: Bryan Fogel (Oscar-winning Director of "Icarus" and "The Dissident")
May 31, 2022
The Sound Mind: Dr. Nina Kraus (Biologist and Author of "Of Sound Mind")
May 26, 2022
Creativity Under Pressure: Mason Currey (Author of "Daily Rituals" and "Daily Rituals: Women at Work")
May 02, 2022
Curiosity - the Maker of Innovators: Kevin Bethune (Designer and Author of "Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation")
Mar 18, 2022
Math - the Structure of Beauty: Dr. Sarah Hart (Prof. of Mathematics @ Birkbeck College at the London University)
Mar 09, 2022
Why We Can't Focus: Johann Hari (NYT Bestselling author of "Chasing the Scream," "Lost Connections," and "Stolen Focus")
Mar 01, 2022
Regrets and the Good Life: Dan Pink (#1 NYT bestselling author of "Drive" and "The Power of Regret")
Feb 22, 2022
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)
Feb 07, 2022
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)
Jan 30, 2022
Why and How to Balance Productivity and the Present: Oliver Burkeman (NYT Bestselling Author of "4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals")
Jan 22, 2022
Ownership - The Secret Root of Civilization: Prof. James Salzman (Co-author of Bestselling book "Mine!" and Professor of Environmental Law)
Jan 16, 2022
How Goals Reshape Your Mind: Dr. David Melnikoff (Social Psychologist)
Jan 08, 2022
Violence, Video Games, and Aggression: Dr. Brad Bushman (Ohio State University Professor of Communication)
Jan 01, 2022
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”)
Dec 10, 2021
Story Time with Chemistry: Sam Kean (Author of Six NYT Bestsellers including "The Disappearing Spoon," "Icepick Surgeon," and "The Bastard Brigade")
Dec 03, 2021
Creating the Modern-Day Woolly Mammoth: Dr. George Church (Professor at Harvard and MIT, Co-Founder of Colossal)
Nov 19, 2021
Veterans' Day Re-run: Through their Eyes: Dr. John McManus (Distinguished Military Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology)
Nov 13, 2021
The Cloud Warriors: Keith Muscutt (Researcher and Author of "Warriors of the Clouds: A Lost Civilization in the Upper Amazon of Peru")
Nov 05, 2021
Raise an Innovative Cup to Invention: Dr. Tara Johnson (Pediatric Neurologist and Inventor)
Oct 30, 2021
Unique Learning Tips: Benedict Carey (Science Journalist and Author of "How We Learn - The aspiring slacker’s guide to learning")
Oct 22, 2021
Freakonomics: Dr. Steven Levitt (Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and #1 NYT Best-selling Co-author of "Freakonomics")
Oct 15, 2021
The Reflections of Curious George: George "Curious George" Basch (Founder of the Himalayan Stove Project and Entrepreneurial Businessman)
Oct 08, 2021
The Best Job Ever: Jim Clash (Forbes' Extreme Sports Contributor)
Oct 01, 2021
Resilience and Rugby: Lucas Caneda (Professional Rugby Player and Director of Uniqorn)
Sep 25, 2021
Saving the Dogs with Biohacking: David Ishee (Dog Breeder and Biohacker)
Sep 17, 2021
The Art of Mountaineering: Vanessa O'Brien (Business Executive turned Record-breaking Mountaineer)
Sep 11, 2021
The Fighter Pilot Mindset: Colonel Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell (Airforce Veteran and Current Keynote Speaker)
Sep 03, 2021
BONUS! The Interview Dudes Podcast: Jack, Nathan, and Ben (Hosts of the Award-winning Podcast, "The Interview Dudes")
Aug 31, 2021
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")
Aug 27, 2021
Essentialism for Students: Greg Mckeown (NYT Bestselling author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless")
Aug 20, 2021
The Field Guides Podcast: Bill and Steve (Hosts of the "Field Guides" Podcast)
Aug 13, 2021
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)
Aug 06, 2021
BONUS! Just Ask Why: Tai Poole (Host of the podcast "Tai Asks Why")
Aug 03, 2021
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)
Jul 30, 2021
Gory Details: Erika Engelhaupt (Freelance Science Writer, Editor, and Author of the book, “Gory Details")
Jul 23, 2021
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”)
Jul 16, 2021
I Spy an Author: Ally Carter (NYT Bestselling Author of the spy series "Gallagher Girls," "Winterborne Home," and more!)
Jul 09, 2021
BONUS! Books Galore: Jack W. (Host of the podcast "Chattin' About Chapters")
Jul 06, 2021
The Other Side of the Mic: Anney Reese (Co-host of the "Savor" and "Stuff Mom Never Told You" podcasts)
Jul 02, 2021
Steal Like an Artist: Austin Kleon (NYT Bestselling author of the "Steal Like an Artist Trilogy")
Jun 25, 2021
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”)
Jun 18, 2021
Revisiting History Class: Holly Frey (Co-host on the "Stuff You Missed in History Class" Podcast)
Jun 11, 2021
Wizard of Illusions: Rob Lake (Magician and Illusionist, Quarterfinalist on America's Got Talent, and a receiver of the Merlin Award)
Jun 04, 2021
How to Get Into College: Dr. Cal Newport (NYT Bestselling Author of "Deep Work" and "How to be a Highschool Super Star")
May 28, 2021
The Serious Business of Humor: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas (Bestselling Authors of "Humor, Seriously")
May 21, 2021
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")
May 14, 2021
Breaking Bad (Part 2): Giancarlo Esposito (Mandalorian and Breaking Bad actor, 4x Emmy Nominee, and Broadway Performer)
May 07, 2021
Breaking Bad (Part 1): Giancarlo Esposito (Mandalorian and Breaking Bad actor, 4x Emmy Nominee, and Broadway Performer)
Apr 30, 2021
"A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War" Documentary Promo
Apr 23, 2021
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 Foundation)
Apr 22, 2021
The Black Widows and Peggy Carters of WWII: Sarah Rose (Author of "D-Day Girls" and Journalist)
Apr 16, 2021
The World We Overlook: Roman Mars (Host of the "99% Invisible" Podcast and Co-founder of Radiotopia)
Apr 09, 2021
Uncovering Indiana Jones: Daniel Fernandez-Davila (Archaeologist and Anthropologist)
Mar 29, 2021
The real "Ant-Man": Dr. Mark "Dr. Bugs" Moffett (Tropical Biologist, Author, Explorer, and Photographer)
Mar 19, 2021
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)
Mar 12, 2021
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")
Mar 05, 2021
BONUS! A Helping Hand: Ella Casano (Founder of Non-profit Medi Teddy)
Mar 02, 2021
How to Write a Good Story: Stuart Gibbs (Bestselling Author of the Children's Series "Spy School," "Moon Base Alpha," "FunJungle," and more)
Feb 26, 2021
How to be an Innovator: Prof. Walter Isaacson (Bestselling author of "Steve Jobs," "Leonardo da Vinci," and "The Innovators" (to name a few))
Feb 19, 2021
The Art of Filmmaking (Part 2): Olaf De Fleur (Indie Filmmaker and Instructor)
Feb 12, 2021
The Art of Filmmaking (Part 1): Olaf de Fleur (Indie Filmmaker and Instructor)
Feb 05, 2021
No Plan Involved: Guy Kawasaki (Marketing Guru, Author, and Host of "Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast")
Jan 29, 2021
Stuff You Should Know About Podcasting: Charles "Chuck" Bryant (Co-host of the "Stuff You Should Know" Podcast)
Jan 22, 2021
Cool, New Tattoos: Josh Sakhai (Co-founder of Ephemeral Tattoos and Thiel Fellow)
Jan 15, 2021
The Magic of Earbuds: Eric Nuzum (Author of "Make Noise," Podcasting Guru, and Co-founder of Magnificent Noise)
Jan 10, 2021
Fixing STEM Ed from a Teenage Perspective: Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan (Founders of Trashbots)
Jan 01, 2021
Climbing Your Own Everest: Dr. Ken Kamler (Explorer, Surgeon, and Fellow in the Explorers Club)
Dec 16, 2020
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)
Dec 09, 2020
The Forgotten Heroes: Noelle Salazar (Author of "The Flight Girls")
Dec 04, 2020
Why You Should Try Lots of Things: David Epstein (NYT Bestselling Author of "The Sports Gene" and "Range")
Nov 23, 2020
Just Look Up: Jeremy N. Smith (Investigative Journalist, Podcast Host, and Author of "Breaking And Entering")
Nov 20, 2020
The Science of Grit: Dr. Angela Duckworth (NYT Bestselling Author of "Grit" and Professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania University)
Nov 06, 2020
How to Keep More Than a Penny in Your Pocket: Sarah Catherine Gutierrez (Financial Planning Expert, Author, and Entrepreneur)
Oct 27, 2020
"Trust the Journey:" Nathan Fa'avae (6x World Adventure Race Champion and Winner of the World's Toughest Race TV Competition)
Oct 22, 2020
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)
Oct 09, 2020
The Power Of Walking: Dr. Shane O'Mara (Author of "In Praise of Walking" and Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin)
Oct 08, 2020
You Gotta Have Grit: Amy Hopper (Program Officer of Winrock International I-Fund)
Oct 06, 2020
What Would Your Biography Say?: Anna Beth Gorman (Director of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas)
Oct 05, 2020
Making Time For Life: Paul Jarvis (Author of Company of One and Entrepreneur)
Oct 01, 2020
Relentless: Tyler Kluver (Former Hawkeye Long Snapper and Host of the Washed Up Walkons Podcast)
Sep 28, 2020
You Don't Have to Be a Genius: Max Mirho (Host of EntrepreNerd and Co-founder of Moss Generation)
Sep 21, 2020
Hacking The Hackers: Zaid Sabih (Ethical Hacker and CEO of zSecurity)
Sep 14, 2020
Coaching Life And Sports: Dr. Fitz Hill (Former Head Football Coach at San Jose State University and Former President of Arkansas Baptist University)
Aug 31, 2020
Follow Your Curiosity: Steve Rice (The Landing Pad Podcast Host)
Aug 17, 2020
The Sherlock Holmes of Journalism: Mr. Gary Rivlin (Author, Investigative Journalist, and Pulitzer Prize Winner)
Aug 10, 2020
Perspective, Perseverance, and Performance: Zach Johnson (PGA Golfer)
Aug 03, 2020
Through Their Eyes: Dr. John McManus (Distinguished Military Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology)
Jul 30, 2020
Breaking The Business Man Mold: Beckie Manley (CEO and Founder of Fierce Strategy + Creative)
Jul 18, 2020
Investing In The Future: Eric Gilmore (Founder and Director of Immerse Arkansas) and his quest to help teenagers
Jul 06, 2020
"Wave At Me From Space:" Dr. Chris Jones (Former MIT Assistant Dean and Current AR Regional Innovation Hub Director)
Jun 29, 2020
Coronavirus Frontlines, Papa John's Pizza, and Trumpets: Dr. Nate Smith (Secretary of Health for the Arkansas Department of Health)
Jun 24, 2020
Wall Street, Military, Companies, and Lincoln: Porter Briggs
Jun 16, 2020