Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

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Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

#624: Rolf Potts — The Vagabond’s Way, Tactics for Immersive Travel, Pilgrimages and Psychogeography, Empathy Machines, Full-Throated Love, The Slow Sense of Smell, Lessons from Thích Nhất Hạnh, Falling Upward, and More 27.09.2022

Rolf Potts — The Vagabond’s Way, Tactics for Immersive Travel, Pilgrimages and Psychogeography, Empathy Machines, Full-Throated Love, The Slow Sense of Smell, Lessons from Thích Nhất Hạnh, Falling Upward, and More | Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Vuori  comfortable and durable performance apparel,   and   Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover &nbs...

#623: In Case You Missed It: August 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 27.09.2022

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a...

#622: A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More 23.09.2022

A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More | Brought to you by Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Wealthfront ‘s high-yield savings account, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business.&...

#621: UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Fundamentals of Real Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, How He’s Handled Bullies, Breathing Techniques for Increasing Stamina and Endurance, The Art of Personal Reinvention, and Cultivating the Practice of Prayer 14.09.2022

UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Fundamentals of Real Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, How He’s Handled Bullies, Breathing Techniques for Increasing Stamina and Endurance,The Art of Personal Reinvention, and Cultivating the Practice of Prayer | Brought to you by  Maui Nui Venison wildly delicious venison, LinkedIn Jobs  recruitment platform with 800M+ users, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover...

#620: Dr. Gabor Maté — The Myth of Normal, Metabolizing Anger, Processing Trauma, and Finding the Still Voice Within 07.09.2022

Dr. Gabor Maté — The Myth of Normal, Metabolizing Anger, Processing Trauma, and Finding the Still Voice Within | Brought to you by Tommy John premium underwear, Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and ButcherBox  premium meats delivered to your door. Dr. Gabor Maté ( @DrGaborMate ) is a renowned speaker and bestselling author, highly sought after for his expertise on a ra...

#619: Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy — LSD Microdosing, Classical Psychedelics vs. Ketamine, Science and Speed in New Zealand, Placebo Options, and The Infinite Possibilities of Studying Mind-Altering Compounds 02.09.2022

Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy — LSD Microdosing, Classical Psychedelics vs. Ketamine, Science and Speed in New Zealand, Placebo Options, and The Infinite Possibilities of Studying Mind-Altering Compounds Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Auckland in 2005 after which he joined the newly established Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre as a po...

#618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream 31.08.2022

Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream | Brought to you by   Wealthfront 's high-yield savings account,   Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providi...

#617: In Case You Missed It: July 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 27.08.2022

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a...

#616: Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant 24.08.2022

Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman, Greg McKeown, Jocko Willink, Brené Brown, and Naval Ravikant | Brought to you by  LinkedIn Marketing Solutions  marketing platform with 800M+ users ,   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  Allform  premium, modular furniture. More on all three below. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show , w...

#615: Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Match 17.08.2022

Dr. Andrew Weil — The 4-7-8 Breath Method, Cannabis, The Uses of Coca Leaf, Rehabilitating Demonized Plants, Kava for Anxiety, Lessons from Wade Davis, The Psychedelic Renaissance, How to Emerge from Depression, Tales from 50+ Visits to Japan, Matcha Benefits, and More | Brought to you by  Levels  real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one...

#614: Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More 11.08.2022

Q&A with Tim on Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, C.S. Lewis, Relationships, Behavior Change and Self-Awareness, Why We Are All (Mostly) Making It Up as We Go, and Much More | Brought to you by MANSCAPED  premium grooming products, 80,000 Hours   free career advice for high impact and doing good in the world, and Helix Sleep  premium mattresses.&nb...

#613: Russ Roberts on Lessons from F.A. Hayek and Nassim Taleb, Decision-Making Insights from Charles Darwin, The Dangers of Scientism, Wild Problems in Life and the Decisions That Define Us, Learnings from the Talmud, The Role of Prayer, and The Journey 05.08.2022

Russ Roberts on Lessons from F.A. Hayek and Nassim Taleb, Decision-Making Insights from Charles Darwin, The Dangers of Scientism, Wild Problems in Life and the Decisions That Define Us, Learnings from the Talmud, The Role of Prayer, and The Journey to Transcendence | Brought to you by  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution...

#612: Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, Tools for Beating Stress and Overwhelm, AI Scenarios, High-Impact Books, and How to Save the World and Be an Agent of Change 02.08.2022

Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, Tools for Beating Stress and Overwhelm, AI Scenarios, High-Impact Books, and How to Save the World and Be an Agent of Change | Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs  recruitment platform with 800M+ users, Vuori  comfortable and durable performance apparel, and Theragun  percussive muscle therapy devices. More on all thr...

#611: Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities 28.07.2022

Liv Boeree, Poker and Life — Core Strategies, Turning $500 into $1.7M, Cage Dancing, Game Theory, and Metaphysical Curiosities | Brought to you by   Wealthfront  automated investing,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement ,  and   Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating .  More on all three below. Liv Boere...

#610: The Life-Extension Episode — Dr. Matt Kaeberlein on The Dog Aging Project, Rapamycin, Metformin, Spermidine, NAD+ Precursors, Urolithin A, Acarbose, and Much More 27.07.2022

The Life-Extension Episode — Dr. Matt Kaeberlein on The Dog Aging Project, Rapamycin, Metformin, Spermidine, NAD+ Precursors, Urolithin A, Acarbose, and Much More | Brought to you by  Levels  real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  LMNT  electrolyte supplement. More on all three below. Dr. Matt...

#609: In Case You Missed It: June 2022 Recap of “The Tim Ferriss Show” 24.07.2022

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a...

#608: Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine (Recap and Predictions), The Machiavelli of Maryland, Best Books to Understand Geopolitics, The Battles for Free Speech on Social Media, Metaverse Challenges, and More 21.07.2022

Tim Ferriss and Noah Feldman on The War in Ukraine (Recap and Predictions), The Machiavelli of Maryland, Best Books to Understand Geopolitics, The Battles for Free Speech on Social Media, Metaverse Challenges, and More | Brought to you by MANSCAPED premium grooming products, Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement , and Allform  premium, modular furniture. More on all three be...

#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allur 13.07.2022

Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 800M+ users.  Luis von Ahn ( @LuisvonAhn ) is an entrepreneur and consulting professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who is considered one of the pioneers of crowdsourcing. He is known for co-inventing CAPTCHAs, being a MacArthur fellow, and selling...

#606: Balaji S. Srinivasan — 5-10-Year Predictions, How to Start a New Country, Society-as-a-Service (SaaS), Bitcoin Maximalism, Memetic Warfare, How Prices Are Born, Moral Flippenings, The One Commandment, and The Power of Missionary over Mercenary 04.07.2022

Brought to you by  Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating,  Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business.  Balaji S. Srinivasan  ( @balajis ) is an angel investor and entrepreneur. Formerly the CTO of Coin...

#605: Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances, Synthetic vs. Natural Options, Microdosing, 5-MeO-DMT, The “Drunken Monkey” Hypothesis, Timothy Leary’s Legacy, and More 01.07.2022

Hamilton Morris and Dr. Mark Plotkin — Exploring the History of Psychoactive Substances, Synthetic vs. Natural Options, Microdosing, 5-MeO-DMT, The “Drunken Monkey” Hypothesis, Timothy Leary’s Legacy, and More | Brought to you by   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement   and  5-Bullet Friday , my very own email newsletter. More on both below. Welcome to  The T...

#604: Master Investor Ed Thorp on How to Think for Yourself, Mental Models for the Second Half of Life, How to Be Inner-Directed, How Basic Numeracy Is a Superpower, and The Dangers of Investing Fads 28.06.2022

Brought to you by Wealthfront  automated investing, Vuori  comfortable and durable performance apparel , and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating . Edward O. Thorp  ( @edwardothorp ) is the author of the bestseller  Beat the Dealer , which transformed the game of blackjack. His subsequent book,  Beat the Market , coauthored wi...

#603: In Case You Missed It: May 2022 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 24.06.2022

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life.  This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a...

#602: Legendary Comedian Bill Burr — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss 23.06.2022

Welcome to another episode of  The Tim Ferriss Show , where it is my job to deconstruct world-class performers to tease out the routines, habits, et cetera that you can apply to your own life. You’ll get plenty of that in this special episode, which features   my interview with Bill Burr from my 2017 TV Show  Fear{less} . The “less” is in parentheses because the objective is to...

#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose 22.06.2022

Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs  recruitment platform with 770M+ users , Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover  sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating . Jack Kornfield  ( @JackKornfield ) trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is...

#600: Jason Portnoy of PayPal, Palantir, and More — Porn Addiction, The Corrosiveness of Secrets, Healing Wounds, Escaping Shame Cycles, and Books to Change Your Life 15.06.2022

Brought to you by  LinkedIn Marketing Solutions  marketing platform with ~770M users ,   Athletic Greens  all-in-one nutritional supplement, and  Shopify  global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business.  Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author  Jason Portnoy  began his career at PayPal, working closely...

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