Notable Guests
Recent Episodes
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Reed Hastings discusses Netflix's early struggles, including the Blockbuster pitch and Qwikster failure.
Reed Hastings
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Reed Hastings learned entrepreneurship selling cinnamon sticks and vacuum cleaners.
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Reed Hastings lived in a bohemian community, sleeping outdoors for two years.
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Reed Hastings revealed a marriage counselor identified him as a "systematic liar" regarding family priorities.
Reed Hastings
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Netflix operates as a "team, not a family" to foster high performance.
Reed Hastings
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A CEO washing coffee cups at 4 AM demonstrated servant leadership to Hastings.
Reed Hastings
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Hastings joined Microsoft's board as a non-competitor in 2006.
Reed Hastings
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Netflix bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking content synergy.
Reed Hastings
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Hastings' teaching experience in Africa shaped his views on education.
Reed Hastings
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Netflix faced near-collapse from Blockbuster's price war.
Reed Hastings
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Hastings purchased Powder Mountain ski resort in a seven-day deal.
Reed Hastings
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Hastings joined Anthropic's board due to Dario Amodei's candor.
Reed Hastings
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Brian Grazer discusses his 40-year Hollywood career, producing hits like Apollo 13.
Ron Howard
Tom Hanks
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Barry Diller explains his MGM/Las Vegas investment, citing its unique entertainment, sports, dining, and convention depth.
Barry Diller
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Barry Diller shares sailing stories, including a solo trip and getting lost with Barbra Streisand.
Barbra Streisand
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Diller reflects on the decade-long, $300 million creation of NYC's Little Island.
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Diller discusses inventing the made-for-TV movie and running Paramount Pictures.
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Diller critiques modern Hollywood's conglomerate model versus older creative enterprises.
Barry Diller
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Barry Diller discusses surviving his time running Paramount Pictures.
Barry Diller
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Diller initially refused multiple job offers from Charlie Bluhdorn.