Why did Robert Greene advise Ryan to turn down his first book offer? How does Ryan balance writing about his personal interests and what his audience is expecting? Billy Oppenheimer, Ryan's research assistant, is asking Ryan these questions and many more in today's episode.
Ryan talks about what people get wrong about mentorship, the evolution of his writi ... Show More
Nov 2021
Wedding Updates!! (We Found Our Venue!) + Interview with NYT Best Selling Author Ryan Holiday Who Talks Stoicism, Courage, & How To Set Goals
Victoria kicks this episode off by spilling all the tea on her wedding venue and the process of finding the perfect place to marry Max! Then, we hear from a very special guest Ryan Holiday. Ryan is the author of New York Times’ best seller, The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wis ... Show More
47m 28s
Sep 2024
Turning Trials into Triumph: Ryan Holiday (The Daily Stoic)
Can ancient philosophy be the key to modern success? Ryan Holiday, a leading thinker of his generation, believes so. From NFL quarterbacks to corporate CEOs, many credit Holiday's work with introducing them to the transformative power of Stoic philosophy. In this episode, Ryan ta ... Show More
48m 34s
Aug 2024
Working: The Founder of a Life-Changing Writers’ Retreat
This week, host June Thomas talks to author and poet Judith Barrington about her knack for memoir writing and about a retreat called Flight of the Mind that she ran with her partner for 17 years. In the interview, they discuss what makes good memoir writing, what Flight of the Mi ... Show More
40m 49s
Jun 2023
589: What makes a good life? (with Yale's Ryan McAnnally-Linz)
Welcome to an interview with Ryan McAnnally-Linz, coauthor of Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most. This book provides readers with jumping-off points, road maps, and habits of reflection for figuring out where their lives hold meaning and where things need to change. ... Show More
53m 47s
Oct 2
#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusi ... Show More
1h 52m
Oct 21
ReThinking: The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin
As a business journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes for the New York Times DealBook, which he founded, and co-anchors Squawk Box on CNBC. In this episode, Adam and Andrew riff on what makes a great conversation and compare notes on their best and worst interviews—including when E ... Show More
36m 41s
Sep 2024
Working: A Working Farewell and What We’ve Learned
This week, hosts June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Ronald Young Jr. reflect on the best tips, tools, and words of wisdom from the past four years of Working. They bid farewell to the show, to the listeners, and discuss the lessons that stuck with them and changed the way they work. ... Show More
45m 9s
Feb 2025
Patrick Schwarzenegger on The White Lotus, Hollywood Pressures & Finding His Own Path
<p>Patrick Schwarzenegger is on Real Pod! The actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—who just landed a role in <em>The White Lotus</em> Season 3—gets real about his career, personal growth, and navigating life in Hollywood with a famous last name. Patrick opens up abou ... Show More
53m 59s