“We've turned ourselves just into these consumers,” says David de Rothschild. “We've lost sight of the fact that we're citizens.” De Rothschild, who calls himself an “optimistic pessimist” is a world adventurer and environmental activist. He once set sail across the Pacific, from San Francisco to Sydney, riding on a 60-foot catamaran built from thousands of ... Show More
Jul 8
Venus Williams on Presence Over Perfection
In this episode from 2021, Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with tennis icon, entrepreneur, and creative force Venus Williams to talk about what drives her—on and off the court. They explore the mindset behind lasting success, where her drive comes from, how she’s learned to trust herse ... Show More
46m 49s
Jun 24
Gwyneth on the Places That Changed Her
In this episode of The goop Podcast, recorded from her hotel room in Naples, Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on the cities, experiences, and cultures that have shaped her. She shares her most memorable travel stories—filming The Talented Mr. Ripley during a period of personal loss, a co ... Show More
31m 11s
Apr 2024
Greatest Hits: Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield
Travel undoubtedly makes us better people and, in turn, the world a better place. But does that good outweigh the negative environmental impacts? How can we be more conscious travelers? Robin Greenfield is a truth seeker, activist, social reformer, and servant to earth, humanity, ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2022
David Wallace-Wells on Empowering the Future
Ryan talks to journalist David Wallace-Wells about his new book The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming, seeking out information, challenging assumptions, and becoming empowered through better understanding.During his 11 years at New York magazine, David has emerged as one of ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2020
The Hobo King: Leon Ray Livingston, Chapter Two
As the Great Depression devastates the nation, roughly 2 million people find themselves out of home and hope, migrating toward distant promises of jobs, distant family members -- some distant idea of a better life. The concept of the 'hobo' becomes a mainstream concern. Leon Ray ... Show More
38m 35s
Oct 2020
Roll On: Meditations On The Moderation Wars
Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-monthly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your questions. Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known ... Show More
2h 5m
Nov 2023
#706 - Douglas Murray - We Need To Stop Listening To These People
Douglas Murray is a journalist, author and associate editor of The Spectator.As the turmoil of global events dominates the media, it can feel as though the world is spiralling into chaos. If we can't agree on what's happening, how can we make sense of the world? What's the soluti ... Show More
2 h
Dec 2017
Peter Block: Freeing Yourself from Consumer Culture
Peter Block pursues the big questions in his life. What does that mean? Well, after listening to this episode, you'll know and I'll bet you'll do it, too. Peter has such a way with words that when he chooses them and puts them together, deep, profound wisdom is conveyed. It may b ... Show More
39m 36s