Episode 103 The 5 Best "AmITheAsshole" Posts (And Insights About Social Grooming)
Is there any psychological benefit to reading about assholes online and how they’ve ruined their relationships? Or is it just harmless amusement?
Episode 102 Why You Should Consider Entrepreneurship Post-Covid
Covid has killed businesses, downtown areas are being abandoned, and shops are shutting their doors. So why is Todd starting a small business now? What does he know?
Episode 101 This Is How Companies Hold Dream Jobs Hostage
Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life. But what if employers know you’re willing to work for cheap (or free) when it’s something you love?
Episode 100 My Father Was A "Death of Despair" - He Won't Be The Last
Joe, a recently licensed Private Investigator, lost his father last month. So when the official cause of death came back purposely vague, he started asking questions.
Episode 99 My Father Was A "Death of Despair" - He Won't Be The Last
Joe, a recently licensed Private Investigator, lost his father last month. So when the official cause of death came back purposely vague, he started asking questions.
Episode 98 - Friedrich Serturner & Trail Blazers
America is called the hotbed of inventors and trailblazers. But even if you invent the next lightbulb, how likely is it to make you rich?
Episode 97 - Fixing Partners & Training Spouses
Is it ethical to train your husband like a puppy? To use treats and stimuli? Or to enter a new relationship with plans to fix the other person?
Episode 96 - Frances Glassner Lee & Discovering Purpose
What if we haven’t found our purpose by 30? Or 50? What if we’re missing something fundamental about life’s purpose? Well, we have some fascinating stats about that…
Episode 95-How Inventing Anna Misses The Lesson About Classism
Surely Netflix wouldn’t reduce the real Anna Delvey down to a “lazy girlboss revenge fantasy” - would they?
Episode 94- The Truth About Why Olympic Athletes “Die Twice”
Scandalized sprinters, aging bicyclists, and Russian cheaters. What can we learn from Athletes who can’t let go of being seen as exceptional?
Episode 93 -Russian Expansion is Doomed to Fail (According to The Fate of Empires)
Episode 92 - Omicron & Skepticism
Healthy skepticism of authority is a good thing…until it’s not. So what makes this year different? Why should anti-vaxxers take a break from their Devil’s Advocate lifestyle now?
Episode 91 - Sidney Deal & Possessions
Is there something wrong with us for liking our stuff a little too much? And if we’re feeling cluttered, is there a painless way to part with our old junk?
Episode 90 - Narcissistic Parents & Humble Children
What do nightmare dance moms, screaming soccer dads, and gossipy Hollywood parents all have in common? A chance to produce well-rounded, humble children…?
Episode 89 - Why “Atmospheric Stress” Is Fueling The Great Resignation
Why do we let bosses use stress as a motivational tool, and how do we stop them? France found the answer, and it isn’t pretty.
Episode 88 - Tashrima Hossain & Saying ‘No’
Managers are raising their rates, but how much money would it take to keep you locked into an abusive job? For 100k a year, would you be a Powerpoint punching bag?
Episode 87 - Ray Parker Jr & Delusions of Grandeur
Dreams of stardom, fame, wealth, and success...how do we know when we’re dreaming too big? Wouldn’t we be better off taking nice, safe jobs and keeping our dreams realistic?
Episode 86-Benedict Arnold Trustworthiness Part 3
Every year articles emerge touting one virtue as the pinnacle of all business virtues - trustworthiness. How do we square this with the success of shady companies like Facebook?
Episode 85 -Benedict Arnold Radical Honesty Part 2
Did you know the movie Liar Liar was based on a real movement in Psychotherapy? Make a wish! Because today we want to know - what would happen if we never lied?
Episode 84-Benedict Arnold Trustworthiness Part 1
Every year articles emerge touting one virtue as the pinnacle of all business virtues - trustworthiness. How do we square this with the success of shady companies like Facebook?