Episodes (Page 13)
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Chris Tucker, a former NYC air traffic controller, managed two hijacked planes on 9/11 and worked to keep passengers safe throughout the day
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Rich Cohen's book explores the 1987-88 NBA season, widely considered one of the greatest in league history, featuring Hall of Famers spanning from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to young stars like Reggie Mil...
Rich Cohen
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Bruce Feiler discusses his research on people who have successfully made dramatic life transitions, challenging the conventional wisdom of sticking to one career
Bruce Feiler
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James and Cal Fussman examine the captivating opening lines of Vladimir Nabokov's 'Lolita,' exploring how the prose creates both allure and ethical complexity from the first sentence
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Frank Shamrock, the first UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, revolutionized MMA by studying biomechanics and optimizing performance rather than just focusing on technical fighting
Frank Shamrock
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David Rubenstein, manager of the Carlyle Group with half a trillion dollars in investments, provides insights into the global economy from his vantage point since the 1970s
David Rubenstein
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James and Cal Fussman launch a new sub-series called 'Hooked on the First Line,' exploring how opening sentences capture a novel's themes, complexity, and emotional depth
Cal Fussman
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Chuck Palahniuk discusses his new book 'Not Forever, But for Now,' which features twisted humor and explores themes of professional killer families and the burdens of succession
Chuck Palahniuk
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Ian Bick endured six months in solitary confinement and experienced 'Diesel Therapy'
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Ian Bick, as a teenager, founded and owned Tuxedo Junction nightclub in Connecticut, creating exciting events that drew crowds beyond typical high school gatherings
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Brian Keating, a renowned astrophysicist, discusses groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope that provide insights into the universe's origins
Brian Keating
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Brian Roemmele presents the innovative concept of 'Personal AI'
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Brian Roemmele explores AI as a grand mirror reflecting humanity's knowledge, language, feelings, and emotions without requiring consciousness as we understand it
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Brian Roemmele, a leading futurist on voice technology, engages in thought-provoking discussion about the implications of AI for understanding intelligence and consciousness
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James outlines his unique technique of embarking on 'quests'
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John Romero, the creator of DOOM, recounts the inception of the groundbreaking first-person shooter that revolutionized gaming and defined the FPS genre for over three decades
John Romero
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Kevin Surace, instrumental in developing Siri and founding multiple AI companies, demystifies artificial intelligence by separating hype from reality
Kevin Surace
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Carol Roth's book 'You Will Own Nothing' exposes an underlying agenda by international institutions to diminish the dollar's influence and limit American financial autonomy
Carol Roth
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Brandon Webb, a former Navy SEAL and sniper training leader, discusses his transition from military expertise to writing bestselling thrillers, including his latest 'Blind Fear'
Brandon Webb
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James and Jay explore decision-making methodologies, categorizing choices into short-term and long-term impacts, including seemingly mundane decisions like food brands and clothing