
Episode 65 - Private Detectives & Little Details
Sherlock has his ‘Memory Palace’ and Mike Ross from Suits has his photographic memory. But what’s the real-life equivalent to these skills, and how do we get them?

Episode 66 - ‘Molly’ Sampson & Bravery
Why are we evolved to be brave, especially if being too brave could get you pruned from the evolutionary tree? And who was the gritty ‘Mulan’ of the Revolutionary War?

197 - The Most Satisfying Jobs in America
Everyone wants a job with meaning that also pays the bills. Is that even possible in the current economy?

Episode 64 - Crip Camp & Belonging
As humans we need each other...desperately. Yet we can’t help rank each other, measure each other, and compare each other. Today we’ll dig into that instinct.

Episode 63 - The ‘We Quit” Movement & American Wages Part 3
Last week a Burger King in Lincoln Nebraska became internet-famous when the entire staff walked out. Then it happened again, at a Hardees. And again at Wendys. What gives?

196 - The Total Life Effect of Emotional Infidelity
If your partner never touches another person—but shares their secrets and their soul—is it still cheating?

Episode 62 - Cognizant & Screen Anxiety - Part 2
Are human minds capable of coping with social media? Political polarization, teen bullying, rising depression...no wonder our ability to ‘social network’ responsibly has come under question.

Episode 61 - Cognizant & Screen Anxiety - Part 1
Are human minds capable of coping with social media? Political polarization, teen bullying, rising depression...no wonder our ability to ‘social network’ responsibly has come under question.

195 - America's Childless Future Part 2 - The Price of Children
Having a child in America is the most expensive it’s ever been, historically, and state populations are shrinking for the first time. So why can’t we fix this?

194 - America's Childless Future Part 1 - Lost Grandparents
Half of all adults say they can’t have children… So what happens to the boomers who realize they’ll never have grandkids?

Episode 60 - Butch O’Hare & Legacy - Part 2
What can we pass on to our kids? What leaves a lasting effect, statistically? Money? Reputation? Reasoning skills…?

Episode 59 - Eddie O’Hare & Legacy - Part 1
What can we pass on to our kids? What leaves a lasting effect, statistically? Money? Reputation? Reasoning skills…?

Episode 58 - Entitlement & Affluenza Kid
Did you grow up with a gaming console and a ton of games? A cellphone? Ever borrow your folks’ car? Well, so did Affluenza Kid. So what’s the difference between his entitlement and ours?

193 - Val Kilmer's Unique Mastery of the Arts
If you spent your whole life chasing greatness, would you recognize it when you finally caught it?

Episode 57 - Elon Musk & College Degrees
Is being “street smart” enough to earn a living these days? Or do you need a bachelor’s degree to not end up in an Amazon warehouse?

192 - The Doom and Gloom Episode
Enough of these ‘basic bitch’ concerns about the government or economy. Here are the real existential threats facing humanity, ranked by how thoroughly they could wipe us out.

191 - Helicopter Parenting vs Free Ranging
If hovering over your kids turns them into model citizens, then why do so many helicoptered adults turn out fragile and anxious?

Episode 56 - Qatar & International Sports - Part 2
Migrant workers are dying by the thousands in Qatar to prepare for the FIFA World Cup. Is the thrill of a game worth their sacrifice? Are international sports in general?

190 - Maslow's Hierarchy is Burning
Ideally we all reach ‘self actualization’ at the top of the pyramid. But what happens if our lower blocks get sabotaged by our job? Or addiction? Or by society?

Episode 54 -Doug Blevins & Mentorship
At best mentors get footnoted during award speeches. At worst they get forgotten. Yet 76% of professionals claim mentorship is vital to success.