Harold Lopez-Nussa – Just the Right Note
February 20, 2022Harold is a Cuban musician and composer who plays extraordinary songs that are both rooted in Jazz but also stretch well beyond that. Hear him talk about his upbringing, switching from classical to jazz and why an audience is so important. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan.
John Yorke – Master of Story Structure
February 6, 2022John Yorke is the author of Into the Woods, a former BBC producer and a master in story structure. We all tell stories, be it socially, in our business or as writers and artists. Learn what the timeless laws are behind any great story. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan.
Jim Comey – Watching the Train Leave the Station
November 10, 2021Jim Comey is a husband, father and grandfather, the former director of the FBI and the author of the New York Times Bestseller A Higher Loyalty. This episode was edited and produced by Dave Manahan.
Dan Zwirn – Boom, Bust and Redemption
October 27, 2021Dan is CEO and CIO of Arena Investors, which manages over $2 billion. He made a fortune, lost it and is now re-making it. He shares his investment philosophy, his tangle with regulators and how turning to Stoic philosophers helped him gain perspective when his fortunes unexpectedly shifted. This episode was edited and produced by Dave Manahan.
Ray Dalio, Unplugged
October 12, 2021Ray is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world, and author of the New York Times Bestseller Principles. He discusses growing up, founding Bridgewater and confronting loss. This episode was edited and produced by Dave Manahan.
Dr. Alexander Vanyukov – Asking for Help on Moscow’s Covid Front Lines
September 28, 2021
Heart-surgeon Dr. Alexander Vanyukov was in the epicenter of Russia’s Covid response. Overwhelmed, he asked for help. Find out what happened next. This episode was edited and produced by David Manahan and translated by Anna Brosgol.
Rabbi Michael Friedman – Religion in the Modern World & Judaism 101
September 15, 2021
What is the role of religion in the modern world? What is the day-to-day life of a Rabbi and how does one become one? What are the differences between different religions and differences within religion? Hear a thoughtful conversation. Edited and produced by Dave Manahan.
Adam Frankel – Obama Speechwriter, Author
September 1, 2021Adam is the author of the memoir The Survivors and was also a speechwriter for President Obama, helping craft lines that entered our collective consciousness. Listen to him talk about his path, working for Obama and what makes a great speech. This episode was produced and edited by Dave Manahan. Thanks Dave!
Sue Cheung – Author of Chinglish, On Escaping Life Above a Chinese Take-Out
June 2, 2021Sue grew up on top of a Chinese take-out resteraunt in the UK, escaping to pursue a career as an illustrator and later wrote and illustrated a story to describe that experience. This podcast was edited and produced by Dave Manahan.
Paul Fetters – A Life Behind the Lens, Photography and Philosophy
May 19, 2021Paul Fetters has been taking pictures for decades, many of them showing up in the media you have likely seen, including the New York Times Sunday Magazine, The Washington Post, US News and World report, etc. For more of his work go to paulfetters.com.