Aiming for the Moon

Send a text Essentialism is more than just a productivity method. It is a way of life. In this episode, the New York Times bestselling author of " Essentialism" and " Effortless ," Greg Mckeown, explains how to focus on the essentials while still keeping up with homework and classes. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon...

Send a text Listen in to our conversation with Bill and Steve about their podcast, The Field Guides . We discuss their unique method of recording while on hikes and how they started. Stick around for the comedic bobcat story as well! ----------------------- The Field Guides: http://www.thefieldguidespodcast.com/new-blog ----------------------- Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagr...

Send a text We finished up our conversation with rethinking questions such as "Is a hotdog a sandwich?" and "is cereal soup?" Joanna and Dr. Grant also give their advice to teenagers and list the books that have impacted them.   Dr. Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, TED speaker, and #1 NYT bestselling author who "helps people find meaning and motivation at work...

Send a text It seems like kids always ask the silliest questions! Why don't humans breathe fire like dragons? Do dinosaurs have jet packs? Parents usually just brush them off and never give the curious kid the answer. However, Tai Poole gathers up all of his questions (no matter how silly) and seeks to find the answers on his teenage-hosted podcast, " Tai Asks Why ." His episodes di...

Send a text Today, we will be interviewing the fascinating father-daughter team, Dr. Adam Grant and Joanna Grant.  Dr. Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, TED speaker, and #1 NYT bestselling author who "helps people find meaning and motivation at work." Dr. Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for 7 straight years. In this episode, we will be discussing his latest book,...

Send a text Everyone has heard the phrase, "that's gross!" People look at certain things (bugs, bodily functions, etc.) and try to avoid them at all costs. However, Erika Engelhaupt, author of the book,  “ Gory Details: Adventures From the Dark Side of Science,” is trying to help people talk about the strange and, frankly, absurd parts of our universe. She is encouraging people to n...

Send a text Data and statistics are regularly trotted out by people trying to persuade reluctant audiences. However, sometimes, this data can be misleading depending on the context of its use. On the other hand, we frequently misinterpret data and statistics depending on our past beliefs on a topic. Tim Harford, known as the "Undercover Economist," is a Financial Times columnist, BBC bro...

Send a text Have you ever dreamed of becoming a spy? Most people think of spies as people covered in all black lurking around in the shadows helping justice prevail. Well… they’re good most of the time, but the NYT bestselling author,  Ally Carter, has taken her love for spies and written multiple, success series centered around espionage and mysteries with unique twists. For example, her popular...

Send a text There are millions of books out there, which means that there are many, many people reviewing and talking about those books on lots of different outlets. However, Jack W. hosts a podcast called Chattin' About Chapters   and puts a unique spin on discussing books with his perspective as a kid! Join us as Jack tells us about his process for preparing before one of his episodes and,...

Send a text Anney Reese was a producer and editor at HowStuffWorks.com. She worked in the shadows making decisions for podcasts. She never expected to be on the other side of the mic hosting the shows. Join us as we discuss her journey to find her voice as the co-host of the "Savor" and "Stuff Mom Never Told You" podcasts.   Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instag...

Send a text We were all taught in school not to steal other people's ideas. However, according to Austin Kleon (NYT bestselling author of the "Steal Like an Artist Trilogy"), all great artists steal. And, if you wish to be creative, you should steal too.  When we first heard this thesis, we were skeptical. Join us as Austin Kleon explains his fascinating theory. Our Website: https:/...

Send a text Have you ever wondered about that one zombie movie and if it is actually possible to have an entire race taken over by a certain disease? Maybe you learned about a new disease or plague in school, but still don't really understand what it is? Well, today we are talking to disease ecologists and epidemiologists, Dr. Erin Welsh and Dr. Erin Allmann Updyke. They run a podcast called,...

Send a text Some people out there may think that history is boring. It's just a bunch of names and dates that you have to memorize to pass that exam you have at the end of the week. Holly Frey, co-host on the podcast, Stuff You Missed in History Class , wasn't interested in history either! In fact, it took someone telling her that she liked history to finally realize how much she enjoyed...

Send a text Throughout time, humans have been awed by magic and myths. There are whole book series and movies creatively showing fantasy magic. Rob Lake, a quarterfinalist on "America's Got Talent," is a modern Merlin. His large-scale illusions are truly amazing. Check out a few of them through the link below. In this week's episode, Mr. Lake discusses the process behind his fa...

Send a text Many of us worry about getting into our dream colleges. We think about what classes will impress the administrators most and slave over completing them. Dr. Cal Newport, the New York Times bestselling author of "Deep Work" and "How to be a Highschool Super Star," has a different answer to this problem. Join us as Dr. Newport discusses his alternative to staying up a...

Send a text As we get older, we get "oldwashed. " In other words, we lose our sense of humor. However, contrary to popular ideas, being extra serious is not a good attribute. And no, that's not just a personal opinion. In this episode, the bestselling authors of "Humor, Seriously," Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, discuss the actual research that suggests laughter ma...

Send a text We all have tasks that we know we need to accomplish but hate doing. For example, exercising and studying are favorites in this group. Prof. Katy Milkman, a behavioral scientist and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, decided to study this and share her research in her book, "How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want...

Send a text Listen to Giancarlo Esposito's advice for teenagers and his list of books that impacted him most in part two of this two-part series. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjBXk

Send a text "You've seen him chill you on 'Breaking Bad,' 'The Mandalorian,' and 'The Boys' (to name a few), featured in 'The Cotton Club,' 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' 'The Usual Suspects,' 'The Maze Runner Series,' 'The Jungle Book,' and 'Okja,' and now, please put your hands together for Mr. Gian...

Send a text Prof. Joseph Loconte, Ph. D., explains why we should support his documentary, "A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War." Support and watch the film here: http://hobbitwardrobe.com/ Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-TwYdfPcWV-V1JvjB...

Send a text Brush the dust off that book on your top shelf. The one you keep there to look extra smart. Because there's a reason that book has been around for over one hundred years. It's actually really good! Many people immediately associate the word "classics" with dull, out-of-date bores that they have to trudge through in high school and college. However, this isn't a...

Send a text Black Widow and Peggy Carter are two spy/assassins in the Marvel universe. They're two butt-kicking heroines who show up the male villains (and often even their comrades) with their skills and smarts. Interestingly, they have real-life counterparts. One recently declassified example is the D-Day girls of WWII. Today, we talk to the journalist and bestselling author of the "D-...

Send a text We use a lot of stuff we don't understand. If you don't believe us, how many people do you know you can repair their car engine or fix their bike without help? We don't know many.  How many people do you know who understand exactly how a ballpoint pen works? We know none. How about a zipper? To us, it's magic. These last two are examples of things that are 99% invis...

Send a text Unlike the whip-wielding, tough-talking, cinema hero, Indiana Jones, modern archeologists don't steal from ancient tombs or punch bad guys. Instead, they use sophisticated technology to search for hidden treasures. In this episode, we uncover what the Indiana Jones' of today look like as we talk to Daniel Fernandez-Davila who is an archaeologist and anthropologist. We discuss...

Send a text When we are little, we notice the birds, the bushes, and the bugs. Nothing escapes our tiny, curious eyes. However, as we grow older, we focus on the things that mean the most to us. Our vision narrows to laser in on specific goals. We forget the fascination we once experienced when we would stare at the trains of ants marching across the sidewalk. Dr. Mark "Dr. Bugs" Moffett...