Shows
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 12: Eliana YangI sat down with Eliana Yang to discuss music, growing up in Philly, dating apps, polyamory, the downsides to therapy, and what a good coach is.There will be many more podcasts this year featuring lots of guests, so stay tuned!
2024-03-211h 21
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 11: Valerie ShenOn this edition of Forbidden Conversations, we chat with Valerie Shen about Harvard, Climate, and why a return to merit is necessary in American Higher Education. Enjoy.
2023-11-1458 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 10: Stephan SpazierAfter quite a gap, we are back on Forbidden Conversations with Stephan Spazier. In this epsiode, we talk about skiing in Europe vs America, growing up in a big family, being a soldier, a diplomat, and an operator in the public sector. We finish with some back and forth about the EV, and of course, the rapid round. This episode is slightly longer, but I think the best one yet.Note: There may be a few technical issues dotted through the episode, we apologise in advance.
2023-10-251h 23
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 9: Adam DengWhat does maths, geography, and music have in common? Beats me, but if you wanted the answer, Adam Deng would be the right person to ask . IN this episode we talk China, how they're crushing the West in maths, why Beethoven (or Beta-hoven as I call him) is the Top G composer, and why the world is just brimming with NPCs. Enjoy.
2023-07-111h 18
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 8: Ian HerringtonHave you ever met someone from New Hampshire? No? Well, you're in luck, because we have former hockey star Ian Herrington on the podcast to talk about software, time-boxing your life, big families, and why 5AM really is the best time wake up. Enjoy.
2023-07-1156 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 7: Davis BurtonDavis Burton is our first Forbidden Courses graduate to get behind the mic. A graduate of George Washington University, Davis has worked for the Federal Government, Red Bull, and is currently putting his efforts into solving the Opiod Epidemic with Ophelia. I really enjoyed chatting with Davis, and I am sure you will enjoy listening to our discussion.
2023-06-2759 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 6: Cassandra ShandThis week we chat with Cassandra Shand, who is currently completing her DPhil at the University of Cambridge. In this fascinating discussion, we talk about Foreign Relations, Sailing, being a minority, and the challenges of politics vs the challenges of business. I loved this episode, and I hope you do too.
2023-06-151h 23
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 5: Corin WagenThis week we chat with (Dr!) Corin Wagen to discuss science, religion, being a father, and why some people are huffing on medical grade Copium! Enjoy.
2023-06-151h 08
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 4: Bohan LouThis episode we sit down with Bohan Lou to talk China, Religion, AI, Aileen Gu, and more. Bohan is a graduate of Yale University, and works on the forefront of Artificial Intelligence. He lives in San Francisco, and is originally from Shanghai, China.
2023-06-1255 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 6: Bohan LouThis episode we sit down with Bohan Lou to talk China, Religion, AI, Aileen Gu, and more. Bohan is a graduate of Yale University, and works in AI, a job he is fairly certain is not an existential threat. He lives in San Francisco, and is originally from Shanghai, China.
2023-06-1255 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 3: Dave FanIn this episode we sit down with Dave Fan to talk about Maoist struggle sessions, his road to VC, what it was like growing up in New Jersey, and why being a parent is great. Enjoy!
2023-05-2757 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 2: Carmen RodriguezThis week we sit down with Carmen, our first international guest. We talk about education, the importance of innovation, what life is like in Guatemala, and how British Colonisation wasn't ALL that bad. Something to unpack in Dallas.Note: Life in the tropics means lush beaches and warm days, but it can also mean storms and thunder. Please excuse the
2023-05-0958 min
Forbidden ConversationsEpisode 1: Shlomo KlapperThis week we sit down with Shlomo Klapper, and talk about death, jumping through hoops, getting married, why people are hesitant, and why Malcolm X isn't who you think he is! Another great episode!
2023-05-0945 min