Episodes (Page 30)
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Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses cellular evolution's medical advancement potential and how body parts can reject cancer cells
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Elisabeth Moss discusses her serious approach to roles, directing experience with other actors, and appreciation for constructive feedback
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Listener submissions about craziest funeral experiences
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Reza Aslan explores Christianity's origins, religious conversion history in Iran and Persia, and religion's role in global conflicts
Reza Aslan
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Scarlett Johansson discusses her Bill Murray collaboration, the concept of 'X-Factor,' and experiencing sexualization at a young age
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Listener submissions about bathroom emergencies at the gym
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Jonathan Abrams discusses his motivation for writing a hip-hop oral history and career transition to sports writing, highlighting favorite rap artists
Jonathan Abrams
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Kevin Bacon discusses why Footloose achieved major success and what 'cool' means to him personally
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Listeners share personal stories about being caught masturbating in inappropriate locations
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Saul Kassin explains the psychology behind false confessions and manipulative interrogation tactics used by law enforcement
Saul Kassin
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Jennette McCurdy discusses how Dialectical Behavior Therapy transformed her mental health and her motivation for writing 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'
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Armchair listeners recount personal experiences fighting wild animals
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Jared Diamond discusses factors contributing to the rise and fall of civilizations and the future state of the world
Jared Diamond
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Ice-T discusses his new book's message, entry into the rap industry, and hip-hop's cultural impact on the world
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Listeners share embarrassing stories about losing bowel control while on dates
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Will MacAskill discusses effective altruism, how to evaluate charitable donations, and the philosophy of longtermism for preserving humanity
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Lili Reinhart discusses her struggle with social anxiety, writing poetry as therapy, and her personal definition of fame
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Armchair listeners share stories about saving someone's life in critical moments
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Jamie Fiore Higgins recounts her experience as a managing director at Goldman Sachs and the toxic culture she endured
Jamie Fiore Higgins
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Tom Hanks discusses his approach to playing the beloved Pinocchio character and what drives his love of filmmaking