logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
39m 56s

122. Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Some Advi...

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
About this episode

Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a bodybuilder, an actor, a governor, and, now, an author. He tells Steve how he’s managed to succeed in so many fields — and what to do when people throw eggs at you.

 

 

 

Up next
Sep 27
167. The Secret of Humanity? It’s Common Knowledge.
Steven Pinker’s new book argues that all our relationships depend on shared assumptions and “recursive mentalizing” — our constant efforts to understand what other people are thinking. He and Steve talk about the psychology of eye contact, the particular value of Super Bowl ads, ... Show More
58m 45s
Sep 20
How to Have Great Conversations (Update)
The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg wrote his new book in an attempt to learn how to communicate better. Steve shares how the book helped him understand his own conversational weaknesses. SOURCES:Charles Duhigg, journalist and author. RESOURCES:Supercommunicators: How to Unl ... Show More
44m 24s
Sep 13
166. The World’s Most Effective Public Health Intervention Is Under Attack
Seth Berkley used to run the world's largest vaccine funding organization. He and Steve talk about the incredible value of vaccines, the economics of immunizing the developing world, and the current attacks on public health. SOURCES:Seth Berkley, epidemiologist at Brown Universit ... Show More
1h 1m
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2023
Arnold
In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, we are talking about the Netflix documentary series “Arnold" out now on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Executive Producer Allen Hughes and Director Lesley Chilcott. From a tiny village in Austria to the limelight of championship ... Show More
35m 26s
Oct 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger On Finding Ways To Be Useful
Ryan speaks with Arnold Schwarzenegger on how to be useful while we still have the time, the mental, physical and psychological benefits to nurturing the mind and body, keys moments during his bodybuilding career, running for governor and more..Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austria ... Show More
1h 27m
Jan 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Seven Tools for Life
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, filmmaker, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder best known for his roles in high-profile action movies. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and was among Time magazi ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2023
From “I’ll Be Back” To Giving Back: Arnold Schwarzenegger Is The Influencer We Need
Today Arnold Schwarzenegger shares tales from his extraordinary life, how he reached the pinnacle of success in three different careers, and why his 4th act is leveraging his influence to forge a better world. The occasion for this conversation is the publication of his new book, ... Show More
1h 31m
Oct 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the former governor of California, a bodybuilder, actor, businessman, philanthropist, and bestselling author.Moving from a small village in Austria to America, Schwarzenegger set out to conquer anything he could dream of. From his time as the world’s grea ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold’s House (Part 1)
We’re coming at you from Arnold’s crib! Rob Lowe pays his friend Arnold Schwarzenegger a long-awaited visit at his beautiful home to talk stogies, exotic pets, hot takes on current politics, his governorship, and much more. Arnold also needles Rob about why he hasn’t been around ... Show More
56m 44s
Apr 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘You don’t need discipline if you find joy in what you do’ (E254)
In this absorbing conversation, Jake sits down with none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, delving into the renowned actor and former bodybuilder's remarkable journey to becoming a global icon. Arnold Schwarzenegger is an actor, businessman, former Governor of California, and leg ... Show More
51m 4s
Oct 2023
Episode 1478 - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger likes to focus on life’s victories. That makes for an interesting contrast with Marc, a self-described “obstacle guy.” Arnold and Marc find that their differing approaches to taking on the world make for good conversation about generational change, political ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger ON: How to Make Your Visions a Reality & Stop Having a Limited Mindset
What’s stopping you from turning your visions into reality? This is a question that many struggle with and we often spend most of our time finding the answers.  Today, we are happy to welcome Austrian-born bodybuilder, actor, businessman, philanthropist, bestselling author, and p ... Show More
1h 53m
Jun 2022
Patrick Schwarzenegger (“The Staircase”)
“The Staircase” star Patrick Schwarzenegger talks about working with Colin Firth and his character possibly being queer. Plus, he reveals his father Arnold Schwarzenegger’s reaction to his work in the upcoming “The Boys” spin-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ... Show More
37m 50s