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Talks at Google

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The Talks at Google podcast - where great minds meet.

Talks at Google brings the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers, and doers all to one place. Every episode is taken from a video that can be seen at YouTube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

DISCLAIMER: The views or opinions expressed by the guest speakers are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Google, Inc. The comments on this channel belong only to the person who posted them. We do, however, reserve the right to remove off-topic or inappropriate comments.

Also, the materials presented in the episodes are licensed to Google by the speaker(s). Google does not endorse any products or technology presented by the guest speakers.

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Episodes

Google News Initiative Mini Series Ep1 of 5 - Claire Wardle

January 20, 2019 18:51 - 11 minutes - 26.4 MB

As a part of a Talks at Google 5-part podcast mini-series in partnership with the Google News Initiative, in this episode you’ll here from Claire Wardle of First Draft about the future of news and disinformation at the first Google News Initiative Innovation Forum in London.  Launched in 2018, the Google News Initiative is Google’s effort to work with the news industry to help journalism thrive in the digital age. To learn more about the GNI, please visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/GoogleNe...

Ep23 - Justin Theroux, Director Mimi Leder, and Screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman | On The Basis of Sex

January 15, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

A Q&A about On the Basis of Sex, with actor Justin Theroux, Director Mimi Leder, and Screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman (RBG’s real-life nephew).  More info found at http://focusfeatures.com/on-the-basis-of-sex.  Moderated by Rachael Janowski. About the movie: On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career. When Rut...

Ep23 - On The Basis of Sex (Justin Theroux, Director Mimi Leder, and Screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman)

January 15, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

A Q&A about On the Basis of Sex, with actor Justin Theroux, Director Mimi Leder, and Screenwriter Daniel Stiepleman (RBG’s real-life nephew).  More info found at http://focusfeatures.com/on-the-basis-of-sex.  Moderated by Rachael Janowski. About the movie: On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career. When Rut...

Ep22 - Ben Folds

January 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

An intimate performance and conversation with platinum rock piano musician, Ben Folds. Performance timecodes: 58:40 - Landed 1:03:40 - Lullaby 1:08:58 - Army Ben Folds is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995 to 2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with mu...

Ep22 - Ben Folds | His Creative Journey

January 08, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

An intimate performance and conversation with platinum rock piano musician, Ben Folds. Performance timecodes: 58:40 - Landed 1:03:40 - Lullaby 1:08:58 - Army Ben Folds is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995 to 2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with mu...

Ep21 - Garry Kasparov: "Deep Thinking"

January 02, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MB

Garry Kasparov and DeepMind’s CEO Demis Hassabis discuss Garry’s book “Deep Thinking”, his match with Deep Blue and his thoughts on the future of AI in the world of chess. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/OwuOcW Event moderated by Demis Hassabis, CEO, DeepMind.  About the book, Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins In May 1997, the world watched as Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the world, was defeated for the first time by the IBM s...

Ep21 - Garry Kasparov | Deep Thinking

January 02, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MB

Garry Kasparov and DeepMind’s CEO Demis Hassabis discuss Garry’s book “Deep Thinking”, his match with Deep Blue and his thoughts on the future of AI in the world of chess. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/OwuOcW Event moderated by Demis Hassabis, CEO, DeepMind.  About the book, Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins In May 1997, the world watched as Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess player in the world, was defeated for the first time by the IBM s...

Google News Initiative Special Mini-series (Trailer)

December 29, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 7.5 MB

In this five part series, you'll hear lighting talks presented by international voices in journalism during the Google News Initiative Innovation Forum in London. You will hear from Claire Wardle of First Draft, Lisa Gibbs of the Associated Press, Daniel Bramatti of Abraji, Marie-Louise Timcke of Funke Media Group, and Dmitry Shishkin of BBC World Service. They give us insight into the big questions that are top of mind for the industry covering topics like how to stop the spread of misinf...

Ep20 - Boyz II Men: "Three Decades of R&B Hits"

December 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history.  The trio, which includes Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold, 4 Grammy Awards, 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards, and a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well and a Casino Entertainment Award for th...

Ep20 - Boyz II Men | Three Decades of R&B Hits

December 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Boyz II Men remains one of the most truly iconic R&B groups in music history.  The trio, which includes Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman, holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold, 4 Grammy Awards, 9 American Music Awards, 9 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards, and a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well and a Casino Entertainment Award for th...

Ep19 - Jimmy Chin | FREE SOLO

December 18, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

This talk with renowned photographer, director, and mountaineer Jimmy Chin discusses his most recent project: National Geographic Documentary Film’s “FREE SOLO.” This stunning documentary provides an intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock...the 3,000ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park...without a rope. Moderated by Jonathan DiBlasi. Read the full transcrip...

Ep19 - Jimmy Chin: "FREE SOLO"

December 18, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 128 MB

This talk with renowned photographer, director, and mountaineer Jimmy Chin discusses his most recent project: National Geographic Documentary Film’s “FREE SOLO.” This stunning documentary provides an intimate and unflinching portrait of free soloist climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock...the 3,000ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park...without a rope. Moderated by Jonathan DiBlasi. Watch the film: https:/...

Ep18 - Eric Idle: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life"

December 12, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Eric Idle is an English comedian actor, author, and singer-songwriter who found immediate fame with Monty Python's Flying Circus. Following their TV success, the group began making films, which include Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983). Idle, who also founded The Rutles, authored the smash Broadway musical Spamalot, which won three Tonys.  While in town for promoting his new sortabiography "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life", Idle sat down to talk a...

Ep18 - Eric Idle | Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

December 12, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

Eric Idle is an English comedian actor, author, and singer-songwriter who found immediate fame with Monty Python's Flying Circus. Following their TV success, the group began making films, which include Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983). Idle, who also founded The Rutles, authored the smash Broadway musical Spamalot, which won three Tonys.  While in town for promoting his new sortabiography "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life", Idle sat down to talk a...

Ep17 - Barbara Oakley | Learning How to Learn

December 04, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She has received many awards for her teaching, including the coveted National Science Foundation New Century Scholar Award. About the Book: Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of math competency, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating but i...

Ep17 - Barbara Oakley: "Learning How to Learn"

December 04, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She has received many awards for her teaching, including the coveted National Science Foundation New Century Scholar Award. About the Book: Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of math competency, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating but i...

Ep16 - Jimmy O. Yang | How to American

November 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Jimmy O. Yang, a Chinese-American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer discusses his new book, "How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents".  Jimmy is best known for starring as Jian-Yang in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, and is also starring in the upcoming film "Crazy Rich Asians". Moderated by Gretchen Howard. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/JCTfXs Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.  

Ep16 - Jimmy O. Yang: "How to American"

November 27, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Jimmy O. Yang, a Chinese-American actor, stand-up comedian, and writer discusses his new book, "How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents".  Jimmy is best known for starring as Jian-Yang in the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, and is also starring in the upcoming film "Crazy Rich Asians". Moderated by Gretchen Howard. Get the book here: https://goo.gl/JCTfXs Visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/JimmyOYang to watch the video.

Ep15 - Mayim Bialik | Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular

November 20, 2018 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik (Blossom, Big Bang Theory) discusses her new book "Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular".  About the book: Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory, puts her Ph.D. to work as she talks to teens about the science of growing up and getting ahead. A must-have book for all teenage girls. Growing up as a girl in today’s world is no easy task. Juggling family, friends, romantic relationships, social interests and school…sometim...

Ep15 - Mayim Bialik: "Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular"

November 20, 2018 12:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik (Blossom, Big Bang Theory) discusses her new book "Girling Up: How to Be Strong, Smart and Spectacular".  About the book: Mayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory, puts her Ph.D. to work as she talks to teens about the science of growing up and getting ahead. A must-have book for all teenage girls. Growing up as a girl in today’s world is no easy task. Juggling family, friends, romantic relationships, social interests and school…sometim...

Ep14 - Yuval Noah Harari: "21 Lessons for the 21st Century"

November 13, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

Yuval Noah Harari, macro-historian, Professor, best-selling author of "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus," and one of the world's most innovative and exciting thinkers, discusses his newest work, "21 Lessons for the 21st Century." Described as a "truly mind-expanding" journey through today’s most pressing issues, "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" reminds us to maintain our collective focus in the midst of dizzying and disorienting change.  Moderated by Wilson White. Get the book: https://goo.gl/...

Ep14 - Yuval Noah Harari | 21 Lessons for the 21st Century

November 13, 2018 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

Yuval Noah Harari, macro-historian, Professor, best-selling author of "Sapiens" and "Homo Deus," and one of the world's most innovative and exciting thinkers, discusses his newest work, "21 Lessons for the 21st Century." Described as a "truly mind-expanding" journey through today’s most pressing issues, "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" reminds us to maintain our collective focus in the midst of dizzying and disorienting change.  Moderated by Wilson White. Read the full transcript HERE...

Ep13 - Bishop Robert Barron: "Religion and the Opening Up of the Mind"

November 06, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

Bishop Robert Barron speaks about religion and the opening up of the mind. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is a #1 Amazon bestselling author having published numerous books, essays, and articles on theology and the spiritual life, in addition to his regular YouTube videos (@wordonfirevideo).  Bishop Barron discusses how our minds restlessly seek, and how religion, at its best, never shuts down the mind, but opens...

Ep13 - Bishop Robert Barron | Religion and the Opening Up of the Mind

November 06, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Bishop Robert Barron speaks about religion and the opening up of the mind. He is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is a #1 Amazon bestselling author having published numerous books, essays, and articles on theology and the spiritual life, in addition to his regular YouTube videos (@wordonfirevideo).  Bishop Barron discusses how our minds restlessly seek, and how religion, at its best, never shuts down the mind, but opens...

Ep12 - "Head Over Heels" on Broadway: A Trans Perspective

October 30, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold and fierce new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. Set to the iconic music of the 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, it includes the hit songs “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle's “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and many more! It's a hilarious and sexy celebration of love in all its infinite varieties, told through the story of a royal fami...

Ep12 - "Head Over Heels" on Broadway | A Trans Perspective

October 30, 2018 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold and fierce new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. Set to the iconic music of the 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, it includes the hit songs “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle's “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and many more! It's a hilarious and sexy celebration of love in all its infinite varieties, told through the story of a royal fami...

Ep11 - Ray Dalio: "Principles: Life and Work"

October 23, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history, and grown into the fifth most important private company in the United States, according to Fortune magazine.  In his new book "Principles", Dalio shares what he’s learned over the course of his remarkable career, arguing that life, management, economics, and investin...

Ep11 - Ray Dalio| Principles: Life and Work

October 23, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history, and grown into the fifth most important private company in the United States, according to Fortune magazine.  In his new book "Principles", Dalio shares what he’s learned over the course of his remarkable career, arguing that life, management, economics, and investin...

Ep10 - Bradley Cooper | A Star Is Born

October 16, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

Director, writer, producer and star Bradley Cooper stops by Google HQ to discuss his directorial debut film, "A Star Is Born," about seasoned musician Jackson Maine who discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own interna...

Ep10 - Bradley Cooper: "A Star Is Born"

October 16, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MB

Director, writer, producer and star Bradley Cooper stops by Google HQ to discuss his directorial debut film, "A Star Is Born," about seasoned musician Jackson Maine who discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own interna...

Ep9 - Simon Sinek: "The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership

October 09, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership: Leadership, Business and Finding Purpose in the Workplace. Simon Sinek is the bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last, which have helped organizations around the world inspire their people to reach new heights. Visit https://www.startwithwhy.com/ with more information on Simon. Visit g.co/TalksAtGoogle/SimonSinek to watch the video.

Ep9 - Simon Sinek | The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership

October 09, 2018 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership: Leadership, Business and Finding Purpose in the Workplace. Simon Sinek is the bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last, which have helped organizations around the world inspire their people to reach new heights. Visit https://www.startwithwhy.com/ with more information on Simon. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.  

Ep8 - JL Collins: "The Simple Path to Wealth"

October 02, 2018 16:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MB

JL Collins shares his refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing. The author of "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life", Collins offers easy-to-understand, effective tips and resources to help you invest with confidence.  In this interview with Googler Rachel Smith, he discusses topics including: how to think about money and investing to build wealth, how to avoid debt, how to simplify the world of retirement accounts and muc...

Ep8 - JL Collins | The Simple Path to Wealth

October 02, 2018 16:00 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MB

JL Collins shares his refreshingly unique and approachable take on investing. The author of "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life", Collins offers easy-to-understand, effective tips and resources to help you invest with confidence.  In this interview with Googler Rachel Smith, he discusses topics including: how to think about money and investing to build wealth, how to avoid debt, how to simplify the world of retirement accounts and muc...

Ep7 - Ryan Reynolds | Deadpool

September 25, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Ryan Reynolds, star and producer of "Deadpool", comes to Google to discuss the process of bringing the Merc with a Mouth to life. Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts do...

Ep7 - Ryan Reynolds: "Deadpool"

September 25, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MB

Ryan Reynolds, star and producer of "Deadpool", comes to Google to discuss the process of bringing the Merc with a Mouth to life. Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts do...

Ep6 - Arno Michaelis & Pardeep Kaleka | The Gift of Our Wounds: A Sikh and a Former White Supremacist Find Forgiveness After Hate

August 30, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

One Sikh. One former Skinhead. Together, an unusual friendship emerged out of a desire to make a difference."One Sikh. One former Skinhead. Together, an unusual friendship emerged out of a desire to make a difference. When white supremacist Wade Michael Page murdered six people and wounded four in a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin in 2012, Pardeep Kaleka was devastated. The temple leader, now dead, was his father. His family, who had immigrated to the U.S. from India when Pardeep was young, had d...

Ep6 - Arno Michaelis & Pardeep Kaleka: "The Gift of Our Wounds: A Sikh and a Former White Supremacist Find Forgiveness After Hate"

August 30, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

One Sikh. One former Skinhead. Together, an unusual friendship emerged out of a desire to make a difference."One Sikh. One former Skinhead. Together, an unusual friendship emerged out of a desire to make a difference. When white supremacist Wade Michael Page murdered six people and wounded four in a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin in 2012, Pardeep Kaleka was devastated. The temple leader, now dead, was his father. His family, who had immigrated to the U.S. from India when Pardeep was young, had d...

Ep5 - Noam Chomsky

August 21, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

For the past forty years Noam Chomsky's writings on politics and language have established him as a preeminent public intellectual and as one of the most original and wide-ranging political and social critics of our time. Among the seminal figures in linguistic theory over the past century, since the 1960s Chomsky has also secured a place as perhaps the leading dissident voice in the United States. "For the past forty years Noam Chomsky's writings on politics and language have established hi...

Ep4 - Michael Pollan: "How to Change Your Mind"

August 14, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Michael Pollan has written 5 New York Times best sellers including Food Rules; In Defense of Food; and The Omnivore’s Dilemma. In this talk, he shares insights and answer questions about psychedelics based on research done for his book How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.  Get the book here: https://goo.gl/x37Cpr Visit g.co/TalksAtGoogle/MichaelPollan to watch the video.

Ep4 - Michael Pollan | How to Change Your Mind

August 14, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

Michael Pollan has written 5 New York Times best sellers including Food Rules; In Defense of Food; and The Omnivore’s Dilemma. In this talk, he shares insights and answer questions about psychedelics based on research done for his book How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence.  Get the book here: https://goo.gl/x37Cpr Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.  

Ep3 - Irene Zisblatt | The Fifth Diamond: The Story of Irene Weisberg Zisblatt

August 03, 2018 15:46 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

The Fifth Diamond tells the story of Irene Weisberg Zisblatt. This story moves from her childhood in Hungary through her terrifying coming of age as a prisoner in Nazi death camps and continues on to her life in America. The lack of bitterness with which Irene tells of her experience, with her straight for worth style, adds power to what is essentially a testament to the triumph of the human spirit faced with the dehumanizing ordeal of life in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Irene found that believing s...

Ep3 - Irene Zisblatt: "The Fifth Diamond: The Story of Irene Weisberg Zisblatt"

August 03, 2018 15:46 - 1 hour - 160 MB

The Fifth Diamond tells the story of Irene Weisberg Zisblatt. This story moves from her childhood in Hungary through her terrifying coming of age as a prisoner in Nazi death camps and continues on to her life in America. The lack of bitterness with which Irene tells of her experience, with her straight for worth style, adds power to what is essentially a testament to the triumph of the human spirit faced with the dehumanizing ordeal of life in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Irene found that believing s...

Ep2 - Emily Lakdawalla | The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the Mars Rover Performs Its Job

August 03, 2018 15:44 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

Emily Lakdawalla, Senior Editor of the Planetary Society and self-described “Planetary Evangelist,” and Googler Scott Maxwell, a former JPL engineer, engage in a delightful discussion about her new book, The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the Mars Rover Performs Its Job. Taking over four years to write, this book is an in-depth exploration of the incredible design and engineering of the most complex robot ever built by NASA, including all of the obstacles and solutions that one wou...

Ep2 - Emily Lakdawalla: "The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the Mars Rover Performs Its Job"

August 03, 2018 15:44 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

Emily Lakdawalla, Senior Editor of the Planetary Society and self-described “Planetary Evangelist,” and Googler Scott Maxwell, a former JPL engineer, engage in a delightful discussion about her new book, The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the Mars Rover Performs Its Job. Taking over four years to write, this book is an in-depth exploration of the incredible design and engineering of the most complex robot ever built by NASA, including all of the obstacles and solutions that one wou...

Ep2 - Emily Lakdawalla |The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the Mars Rover Performs Its Job

August 03, 2018 15:44 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

Emily Lakdawalla, Senior Editor of the Planetary Society and self-described “Planetary Evangelist,” and Googler Scott Maxwell, a former JPL engineer, engage in a delightful discussion about her new book, The Design and Engineering of Curiosity: How the Mars Rover Performs Its Job. Taking over four years to write, this book is an in-depth exploration of the incredible design and engineering of the most complex robot ever built by NASA, including all of the obstacles and solutions that one wou...

Ep1 - Frank Abagnale: "Catch Me If You Can"

August 01, 2018 20:53 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Frank Abagnale, Renowned Cybersecurity And Fraud Prevention Expert, Bestselling Author & Subject of Catch Me If You Can. His transformation from one of the world’s most notorious con men to an international cybersecurity expert trusted by the FBI has been mythologized in film and literature – but the takeaways he shares are the real deal. Frank's contributions to the world of security are immeasurable. He has become a hero to hundreds of public and private sector organizations for his in...

Ep1 - Frank Abagnale | Catch Me If You Can

August 01, 2018 20:53 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Frank Abagnale, Renowned Cybersecurity And Fraud Prevention Expert, Bestselling Author & Subject of Catch Me If You Can. His transformation from one of the world’s most notorious con men to an international cybersecurity expert trusted by the FBI has been mythologized in film and literature – but the takeaways he shares are the real deal. Frank's contributions to the world of security are immeasurable. He has become a hero to hundreds of public and private sector organizations for his in...

Guests

Jordan Harbinger
2 Episodes
Ryan Holiday
2 Episodes
Tim Ferriss
2 Episodes
Andrew McAfee
1 Episode
Atul Gawande
1 Episode
Bill Hader
1 Episode
Chris Voss
1 Episode
Dan Carlin
1 Episode
Edward Norton
1 Episode
Eric Idle
1 Episode
Garry Kasparov
1 Episode
Imogen Heap
1 Episode
Janelle Shane
1 Episode
Mark Manson
1 Episode
Michael Pollan
1 Episode
Michio Kaku
1 Episode
Noam Chomsky
1 Episode
Paula Pant
1 Episode
Pete Holmes
1 Episode
Ramit Sethi
1 Episode
Ray Dalio
1 Episode
Robert Greene
1 Episode
Sean Carroll
1 Episode
Simon Sinek
1 Episode
Steven Pinker
1 Episode
Yuval Noah Harari
1 Episode

Books

Head Over Heels
1 Episode