The Most Interesting Person in the World

He retired from a two-decade music career at the height of it to be home with his boys — and thirteen years later, still gets handwritten notes from strangers saying one of his songs changed their life. Bebo Norman spent this episode of the podcast doing what he says matters most to him now: sitting still, in one conversation, fully present. We connected with Bebo after Allen Levi mentioned him by...

He bought a three-day-old calf for $100, bottle-fed him in his kitchen, and accidentally built an audience of millions by asking one absurd question: do cows like pancakes? Elias Herrera lives on an acre and a half in rural Idaho with four boys, a cow named Bruce who might be potty-trained, and a philosophy of content creation built entirely around making strangers smile. We connected with Elias t...

Seven months ago he had 700 followers. Now he has three million, a nickname from an American Gladiator video from a military driving class, and daily death threats in his DMs — and somehow he's still one of the most relentlessly kind people you'll talk to. Malibu went from Army veteran to gym trainer to overnight viral fitness influencer, and he's trying to figure out how to stay himself through a...

He spent years chasing the exact rhythm of Jerry Seinfeld's joke-writing, built a self-sustaining stand-up career filling 90-person rooms in his own community — and then walked away from it entirely to become a spiritual teacher. Dedicated Daniel Steinberg's episode is a masterclass in identity, craft, and what happens when the thing you built your whole self around gets taken away. We connected w...

He said yes to a random LinkedIn message about lifting weights and burning fat — and somehow ended up in a nearly hour-long conversation about game theory, thermodynamics, and why he came back to Christianity after years of calling himself an atheist. Philosophical Philip lives in Pretoria, South Africa, and thinks about morality the way most people think about their to-do list. We connected with...

Brian O'Hare was raised to be an investment banker, a senator, maybe president. Instead he became a Marine infantry officer, then an actor, then a National Book Award-adjacent author, then a Farsi-language film producer — and along the way decided that the richest thing a person can have isn't money, it's people. Hollywood O'Hare might be the most quietly wise conversation we've had all season. We...

He was eight years old when he taught Tom Hanks how to talk. Michael Connor Humphreys played the young Forrest Gump — the voice, the walk, the mannerisms Hanks would go on to win an Oscar for were lifted straight from an eight-year-old kid from Mississippi. Decades later, he's driving a Coca-Cola delivery truck, and it might be the most honest conversation we've ever recorded. We connected with Mi...

You'd expect a girl raised on a tropical island in Madagascar to end up somewhere warm, somewhere familiar, somewhere close to home. Instead she's in Seoul, editing a Christian magazine, speaking English with a British accent she picked up by accident, and thinking more clearly about the sovereignty of God than most people twice her age. Madagascar Mia is one of the most unexpectedly deep conversa...

What happens when a fifth-grade science teacher turns karaoke Christmas CDs into a full-blown PBS television career? You get Mister C — and a conversation packed with hair-raising science, toe-tapping music, and mind-blowing media. We met Mister C at one of his live theater shows, and it was clear right away why we had to talk with him. We cover his 15-year path through education (teacher → princi...

What do you get when a Southern lawyer trades the courtroom for a recording studio, writes 200+ songs a year for two decades, then sits down in a coffee shop and writes a best-selling novel? You get Allen Levi — and one of the best conversations we've ever had. We met Allen at a conference and knew he had to be on the show. Within minutes, you'll know why. We cover his wild life arc (law → Edinbur...

The Most Interesting Person in the World is back! The future globally famous unscripted podcast hosted by Rush Witt and Joe Keller is SOOOO back! They talk with even more complete strangers about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. That’s right, complete strangers! Whoever it is—no matter where they come from or what they do in life—the guest for that hour is “The Most Interesting Person in...

Rush and Joe (and Sam) reconnect with NY Damien in this bonus episode. They talk about his first marathon, leading from the front of the pack, and learning about yourself in adversity. Once again, NY Damien is the most interesting person in the world. Find him on Instagram . SUBSCRIBE to keep up with the most interesting people in the world. New episodes release every Friday. Learn more about the...

Rush and Joe ride with Servin Mike, a man of powerful energy and passion. They talk about Mike's transformation from drugs and prison to freedom, joy, and spreading hope to everyone he meets. From Modesto to the four corners of the world, Mike pops, locks, and preaches a message of forgiveness and change.  Today, Servin Mike is the most interesting person in the world. HIT US UP ON SOCIALS In...

Joe and Rush listen to Rush's solo-interview with ultra marathon stud, Andy Glaze. Andy runs multiple 100+ mile races every year, and is on an insane streak of 100 mile training weeks. They discuss Andy's mentality for ultra running, testing personal limits, and the pure joy of the journey. As Andy says, "Smile or you're doing it wrong." Today, Ultra Andy is the most interesting person in the worl...

Rush and Joe sit down with the dynamic Pro Tools Brady, to discuss his media business, the significance of lasting friendships, and the power of doing good. Don't miss this engaging conversation. Hit that play button, and meet another insightful, enjoyable, and interesting person. Today, Pro Tools Brady is the most interesting person in the world.   Learn more about Brady and his team - @b ra...

Joe and Rush hang out with generational icon Lexi Cline. She's sharp, talented, kind, and poised for big things. A singer songwriter in L.A., Lexi is making good decisions and inspiring lots of people to follow their dreams along with her. This is a listen of delight. Mash play. You'll be happy. Today, Twenty-something Lexi is the most interesting person in the world.  Follow Lexi and enjoy h...

Rush and Joe sit down with Joel and Olivia Berry of Sweet Tea Films in sunny Southern California. The father-daughter duo share their journey in filmmaking and their creative collaboration on projects. You may know Joel as the genius behind donut-loving social media character Tavin Dillard, and Olivia as the voice of "Hey, Dad!" when sharing their work on Instagram. Listen to how they balance thei...

Joe and Rush hang out with NY Damien, an authentic New Yorker from the Bronx. They talk about battling internal demons, training for his first marathon, and the grit needed to get better at life. Today, NY Damien is the most interesting person in the world. Find him on Instagram . SUBSCRIBE to keep up with the most interesting people in the world. New episodes release every Friday. Learn more abou...

Rush and Joe talk to Repo Man Sam, a "recovery agent" in the Carolinas. They discuss return from addiction, the repo world, and staying strong in hardship.  Today, Repo Man Sam is the most interesting person in the world. Find him on Instagram . SUBSCRIBE to keep up with the most interesting people in the world. New episodes release every Friday. Learn more about the podcast here .

Rush and Joe talk to Verizon Von, a rising star of the cellular service world. Von becomes the first brave and generous guest, and he does not disappoint. And he proves what Joe and Rush already know: the most interesting person is the one right in front of you. Today, Verizon Von is the most interesting person in the world. SUBSCRIBE to keep up with the most interesting people in the world. New e...

Joe Keller and Rush Witt tell the origin story, worry about finding guests, and share their common love of watching people in public. Is that creepy? Probably.  Episodes release every Friday. SUBSCRIBE to keep up with the most interesting people in the world.  Learn more about the podcast here .

Preview Rush's and Joe's new podcast, The Most Interesting Person in the World . COMING SOON - SUBSCRIBE NOW The Most Interesting Person in the World is an unscripted podcast hosted by Rush Witt and Joe Keller. They talk with complete strangers about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. That’s right, complete strangers! Whoever it is—no matter where they come from or what they do in life—our...