In 2009, Eddie Huang, author of the acclaimed memoir Fresh Off the Boat, opens Baohaus, his first Taiwanese restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. It’s a wild, chaotic gamble that exemplifies Eddie’s spirit. But as the restaurant’s success grows, Eddie is faced with the challenge of either sticking to his principles or living someone else’s dream for his ... Show More
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The stuff I'm here to study: Life on life on life, by Nalini Nadkarni
Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni – known as the "Queen of the Forest Canopy” – has spent a career clambering around tree tops, studying the interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem. But when an accident in the canopy brings Nalini's work to an abrupt halt, she is forced to ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 21
You are enough, messiness and all, by Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and liv ... Show More
34m 13s
Jul 14
There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes ... Show More
39m 59s
Jun 2025
This Is Why You Still Hate Your Life at 35
In this episode, Eddie Pinero challenges you to embrace reinvention over stagnation. He explores the fear of starting over, the weight of clinging to past accomplishments, and the quiet suffering of never risking at all. With poetic, personal reflections, Eddie reminds you that r ... Show More
42m 51s
May 2025
If You Don't Believe in You, Who Will?
What if the moment you’ve been waiting for is the one you keep avoiding?This episode isn’t just about running in the rain, it’s about the decisions that define us. The doorway. The discomfort. That split second between safety and growth. Eddie Pinero shares the story of a cold, s ... Show More
39m 30s
Dec 2015
Restaurant of Hope: Doing Good, While Doing Well.
<p>There's that old line. When you're thinking about opening a restaurant, the three most important things are location, location and location.</p><p>Edward Barnett agrees, but the way he chose the location for his first restaurant in what is now becoming a chain goes against nea ... Show More
50m 13s
Jun 2025
You'll Listen To This When You're Ready to Change | Powerful Motivational Speeches Compilation
At first, they call you crazy.Your dreams? Unrealistic.Your effort? Obsessive.Your path? Insane.But then… it works.Suddenly, you're not crazy — you're lucky.The same people who dismissed you now want your secret.What they don’t see is the sacrifice, the discipline, the years of q ... Show More
38m 27s
Jul 2025
Ed Helms and the Good Old Days
Ed Helms, (The Office, The Hangover) digs into memory, identity, and what it means to truly live in the moment. The two reflect on their years together on The Office, the unexpected emotional impact of a single line from the show's finale, and how chasing success nearly kept them ... Show More
1h 13m
<p>“But all the magic I have known I've had to make myself.” ― Shel Silverstein, Where the Sidewalk Ends</p> <p>Monday Motivation Newsletter: <a href= "https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletter">https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletter</a></p> <p>Free Ebook: <a href= "https://www.eddi ... Show More