Philosophy
Episode 20 – Meditation, Resilience & Contentment with Sam Morris
On today’s show, I talk with Sam Morris, the founder of Zen Warrior Training. Sam coaches business executives on meditation and building resilience and mental toughness. When he was 19, […]
Episode 19 – William James with John Kaag
On today’s show, I talk with John Kaag, an American philosopher and writer, and the author of the book “Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James can save your life.” […]
Episode 14 – The Great Books with Scott Hambrick
On today’s show, I talk with Scott Hambrick, the founder of Online Great Books, an organization that hosts virtual seminars for people who want to read the Great Books of […]
Episode 9 – Seneca with James Romm
On today’s show, I talk with James Romm, Professor of Classics at Bard College and the author of the books Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero, and How to […]
Episode 8 – Stoicism with Donald Robertson
On today’s show, I talk with Donald Robertson, the co-founder of Modern Stoicism and the author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Robertson […]
Episode 6 – A Guide to the Good Life with William Irvine
On today’s show, I talk with William B. Irvine, professor of philosophy at Wright State University and the author of A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic […]
Episode 3 – Adam Smith with Ryan Hanley
On today’s show, I talk with Ryan Patrick Hanley, the author of Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better Life. Adam Smith was a great scholar and writer who […]
Episode #1 – Money & Happiness with Brian Portnoy
Today’s show is co-hosted by my colleague, Stig Brodersen, from the popular podcast, We Study Billionaires. Stig and I talk with Brian Portnoy, the director of Education at Magnetar Capital, […]
