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The Man Who Sold AI to the World: On Why Ordinary People Win the Most. Most people talk about AI like it's something happening to us. Zack Kass thinks that's exactly the wrong way to see it. Zack spent years at OpenAI as one of the key architects of its go-to-market strategy, the person responsible for taking the most transformative technology in human history and bringing it to the world....

What happens when the technology powering today's AI gets left behind? We sat down with John Martinis, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, the man behind Google's quantum supremacy milestone, and co-founder of Qolab to find out what's actually coming next. This isn't theoretical. Quantum computing is already threatening the encryption protecting your money, your data, and the internet a...

Why are humans obsessed with serial killers, disasters, and true crime? Dr. Coltan Scrivner is one of the world's leading researchers on morbid curiosity. We unpack the psychology behind our darkest fascinations: why millions binge true crime content, why women consume more of it than men, and whether our obsession with death and danger is a flaw or an evolutionary advantage. If you've eve...

What if the most important skill of your life is one nobody ever taught you? Daniel Goleman is the psychologist and bestselling author who introduced emotional intelligence to the world. In this episode, he gets practical breaking down the four domains of EQ, why our kids are losing emotional skills to screens, and what it really takes to lead, connect, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We D...

What's really happening to sex, intimacy, and relationships in the age of smartphones, porn, and AI companions? Dr. Nicole McNichols is a sex educator, researcher, and professor whose work focuses on helping people have more satisfying, fulfilling sex lives. In this episode, she breaks down what science actually says about desire, pleasure, and intimacy; and why so many people are struggling in si...

Most relationships don't end because of one big betrayal. They die slowly through small moments of disconnection. Drs. John and Julie Gottman are the world's leading relationship researchers, having studied couples for over 40 years, publishing more than 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and the renowned Love Lab. In this episode,...

Most people believe they’re clear on what they want in a partner. Science says they’re not even close. Paul Eastwick, one of the world’s leading relationship scientists, breaks down what decades of research actually reveal about attraction, dating, and long-term compatibility. We Discuss: Why your “type” is a poor predictor of real attraction The disconnect between preference and behaviour in dati...

AI isn’t coming it’s already here. And most people are completely unprepared. Conor Grennan Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and founder of AI Mindset, breaks down what we are getting wrong about AI and why the biggest risk right now isn’t AI itself… it’s how slowly people are adapting to it. Conor works with Fortune 500 companies, training leaders to actually integrate AI into h...

He predicted the 2008 crash, now Australia could be next. Prof Steve Keen breaks down why Australia’s housing market, global energy systems, and food supply chains are far more fragile than they appear and how rising debt is quietly driving it all. From the truth about mortgage debt and skyrocketing house prices, to the real impact of climate change, energy shortages, and fertiliser dependence, th...

What if kids only needed 2 hours a day to learn everything they need? MacKenzie Price co-founder of Alpha Schools breaks down the “2 Hour Learning” model, an AI-powered approach that’s challenging everything we thought we knew about education. If you’re a parent, educator, or just curious about where the future is heading this conversation will change how you think about school. We Discuss: How pe...

What if the strategies the ultra-wealthy use to grow their money are more accessible than you think? Jake Claver started out as an industrial sales rep. No inheritance. No head start. Today he manages nearly $1 billion in digital assets, advises high-net-worth families through his firm Digital Ascension Group, and is one of the most sought-after voices in crypto wealth management. Jake has made it...

What if building wealth didn't require a high salary, a finance degree, or perfect discipline? David Bach — 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most trusted personal finance experts. With over 7 million books sold, David has spent 30 years teaching everyday people how to go from financial stress to genuine financial freedom using simple, automatic habits anyone can start t...

What if the future of aerospace engineering isn't more engineers… but smarter algorithms? Josefine Lissner, Co-Founder of Leap71 the company using AI-driven algorithms and 3D printing to automate the way we design and build rocket engines. From Formula One to the frontiers of aerospace, Josefine is rewriting what's possible when you remove the limits of traditional engineering and let computation...

A compilation of some special moments from some of our biggest guests this year. In this episode: - Ed Elson - Shan Boodram - Professor Jeffery Pfeffer - Debbie Millman-Anna Machin

What really happens in moments of chaos and why most people get it wrong. Trevor Fortner (Everyday Spy), a former US Navy Special Operations professional breaks down how trained operators think under pressure and what civilians miss in critical moments like the Bondi attack. This isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness, decision-making, and control. Trevor reveals the three mental pillars that sepa...

What if the next Martin Scorsese isn’t coming out of film school… but YouTube? Max Reisinger, CEO of Creator Camp and one of the leading voices shaping the future of the creator economy. He’s working at the forefront of a major shift in media where creators are no longer just making content, but building studios, owning audiences, and redefining what it means to be a storyteller in the digital age...

Grief expert David Kessler reveals the truths about loss that most people never hear. David is one of the world’s leading voices on loss and healing, having spent decades working with people facing death, trauma, and life-changing loss. He co-authored the classic On Grief and Grieving with pioneering psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and later expanded the traditional five stages of grief by intr...

How do we know who are closest genetic relatives are and why is it important? Dr. Debra Lieberman is an evolutionary psychologist, who explains how our brains are hardwired to prevent inbreeding a pattern seen across humans and the animal kingdom. She breaks down the science behind kin detection, how humans unconsciously calculate genetic relatedness, and why evolution has designed us to reject se...

Dopamine expert Dr. Anna Lembke reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine dependency is skyrocketing, the hidden dangers of social media, AI, porn, and the fast-track to regaining control. Dr. Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. With over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavior...

Debbie Millman is one of the world’s most influential voiceson design, creativity, and personal growth. A renowned designer, author, educator, and host of the pioneering podcast Design Matters. In this powerful conversation, she explains why a meaningfullife doesn’t happen by chance it’s designed. From overcoming self-doubt to embracing failure, Debbie shares the mindset shifts that separate peopl...

What if love isn’t something you find but something you design? World-renowned relationship expert and TEDx speaker Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh breaks down why so many people chase the wrong version of love and how greater self-awareness is the key to building a relationship that actually lasts. Dr. Sara introduces the six essential ingredients of thriving love and explains why missing just one can quiet...

Why does attraction sometimes fade? Certified sexologist and relationship expert Shan Boodram joins us to break down the psychology of modern love, from the signals that spark chemistry to the emotional intelligence required to sustain it. We discuss: Why chemistry fades and how to rebuild it The signals people miss when dating Foreplay, mystery, and maintaining desire in long-term relationships C...

Fatherhood is one of the most misunderstood and underestimated forces shaping human connection. Evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin breaks down the science of fatherhood and explains why dads play a far more powerful role in relationships, child development, and emotional wellbeing than we often acknowledge. She unpacks the biology, psychology and culture behind love, attraction and long-te...

Markets, money, tech, and the next generation Ed Elson, investor, business writer, and co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast, breaks down how money, AI, and technology are reshaping our world. With experience analysing capital markets, Gen Z trends, and the creator economy, Ed brings expert insight into the risks and opportunities shaping modern life. He discusses: Why American stocks outperform c...

Jeffrey Pfeffer emphasizes the critical role of power and influence in effecting change within organizations and society. He argues that to truly make a difference, one must embrace the pursuit of power, as it is essential for leadership and creating impact. Pfeffer advocates for a proactive approach to gaining influence, suggesting that it is not something to be ashamed of but rather a necessary...