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Pet Marketing MastermindPet Marketing Mastermind: Roy Ben-Tzvi, Founder of The Woof🎙️ Attention pet business owners! Our latest podcast episode features Roy Ben-Tzvi, Founder of The Woof, a premier source for all things pet news and trends.
In this episode, Roy shares his expertise on a variety of crucial topics for pet business success. We dive into the art of storytelling, exploring how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Roy also discusses the importance of testing marketing activities to find what truly works, ensuring your strategies are both effective and efficient.
As the pet industry continues to grow, stayi...2024-06-1734 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 98 Emily Schrader - Defending IsraelEmily is the founder of Social Lite Creative - A digital marketing and strategic consulting firm offering services in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. She is also a columnist for the Jerusalem Post and is on the social media front lines when it comes to defending Israel - and debunking myths, lies, and misinformation that is rampant on all social media platforms. She is also a research fellow at the Tel Aviv Institute, where she researches online hate speech. Emily regularly teaches others the importance of social media in the digital age. Emily has also advised the Israeli parliament (Knesset) o...2021-06-211h 14
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 97 - Jim Davidson - Learning Resilience on EverestJim Davidson is a resilience expert and motivational speaker. From his 36 years as a high-altitude climber and expedition leader, Jim distills compelling stories and uplifting lessons about resilience and reaching one's goals. Jim's new book "The Next Everest: Surviving the Mountain's Deadliest Day and Finding the Resilience to Climb Again" is a harrowing tale of Jim's time on Mount Everest when a 7.8-magnitude earthquake released avalanches all around him and his team.
Jim and I discussed:
The events of that day when the earthquake hit
Why being resilient is so important
Why Everest is so popular
...2021-06-1458 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 96 - Bill Ottman - Blockchain, Privacy, Censorship, Big TechBill is the founder and CEO of Minds. Minds is an alternative to social networks such as Facebook & Twitter, both of which he believes abuse their users via "spying, data mining, algorithm manipulation, and no revenue sharing". Minds focuses on being much more privacy-oriented than mainstream social media networks. Bill walked me through the idea behind his platform and why, he feels, privacy-oriented websites are the future.
Bill and I discussed -
The onslaught of new crypto coins
What cryptocurrencies are
What decentralized systems mean
Why he felt compelled to create Minds
Censorship on social media
Networ...2021-06-071h 07
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 95 - Paul Shapiro - The Future is Clean MeatPaul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. He's the CEO of The Better Meat Co.. A four-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability.
Paul is on the frontlines of the "clean meat" revolution. He is one of the staunchest advocates for this technology and he believes that in the future this will not only be readily available but a superior option to the meat we currently consume.
Paul and I...2021-05-311h 08
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 94 - Niv Majar - On The SpectrumNiv Majar is an actor, director, musician, artist - just a modern-day renaissance man with many creative gifts. Niv is one of the stars of the successful HBO show "On the Spectrum" - a show about 3 people, all on the spectrum, who share an apartment. It's a beautifully made show that depicts these characters in the most authentic way that I've ever seen people on the spectrum portrayed on screen. The show won the 2018 Grand Jury Prize at the French Séries Mania festival, making it the second Israeli series to claim the award. Niv also won for best ac...2021-05-241h 14
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 93 - Rebecca Corry - Stand Up For Pits!Rebecca is a comedian and actress. She's been in hit shows such as The King of Queens, 2 Broke Girls, Will & Grace, and more. She is also the founder and president of Stand up for Pits Foundation, an amazing nonprofit that is dedicated to ending abuse and discrimination of "pitbull" type dogs. Rebecca hosts the popular 'Stand Up for Pits' comedy special, that is built around raising awareness for the cause. Some of the world's biggest names in comedy have performed at the Stand Up For Pits events, including Patton Oswalt, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Bob Saget, Adam Sandler, David S...2021-05-171h 11
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 92 - Kraig Adams - Solo Hiking the WorldKraig Adams is a Youtuber, hiker, minimalist, and filmmaker. With 600,000 subscribers, videos that regularly reach hundreds of thousands of views, and many inspired by videos by his fans, he has cemented himself as one of Youtube's most well-known creators in this space. A New York native, Kraig regularly travels to some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth to disconnect. in 2016 he started uploading his travel and hiking videos, but it wasn't until 2019 when he started shooting silent solo hikes around the world that he saw real success on Youtube.
Kraig and I discussed:
His early c...2021-05-101h 41
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 91 - Jonathan Hillis - The Creator EconomyJonathan is the founder of Creator Cabins and a partner at capital.community - which provides early-stage funding and resources for creators to help them succeed. His mission is to increase the GDP of the creator economy. He is a former director of product at Instacart, but after working there for over 5 years, he decided to leave and focus on growing the Creator Cabin community in Texas - full-time.
Jonathan and I discussed:
What his new venture Creator Cabins is all about
His thoughts on the emerging audio phenomenon, Clubhouse
What the 6 levels of the creator ec...2021-05-031h 26
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 90 - Peter Singer - 5 Decades Of Animal LiberationPeter Singer is an Australian philosopher and a professor of bioethics. He works mostly in practical ethics and is best known for his now-famous book, Animal Liberation. Over the last 5 decades, Peter has written 17 books and has been the editor or co-author of two dozen more. Many have called Singer the “world’s most influential living philosopher". He is often credited with starting the modern animal rights movement. Peter has inspired generations to examine their relationship with their food and to see animals as more than just "things". Peter is an Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the Univ...2021-04-2656 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 89 - Ed Latimore - The Stoic BoxerEd Latimore is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, and competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy.
Ed is a modern-day renaissance man. He has a degree in physics, was in the military, is a former pro boxer, a chess player, a blogger, and an author - amongst all the other things he does. Ed has a large social media following, where he regularly urges his followers to better their lives through life lessons that he has learned along his way.
Ed and I discussed:
T...2021-04-191h 21
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 88 - Ilana Golan - From The Air-force To The Tech WorldIlana Golan is an entrepreneur turned tech investor, she is also the first woman to become an F-16 flight instructor commander in the Israeli Airforce F-16 simulator program. She is a board director and general partner at Homrun, the first of its kind network-based venture, accelerating the growth of Israeli companies in North America. She is also the inventor of CareerLeap - an exclusive program for executives that has been transforming thousands of lives and careers.
Besides having an incredible career in the tech sector and being a sought-after keynote speaker, Ilana is an Ironman-finisher, avid world...2021-04-121h 36
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 87 - Beth Stelzer - Save Women's SportsBeth Stelzer is a housewife, mom, and amateur powerlifter from Minnesota. Beth founded Save Women's Sports in early 2019. She stresses that defending women in athletics ought not to be a partisan, nor religious issue. Save Women's Sports is a coalition that seeks to preserve biology-based eligibility standards for participation in female sports.
Beth was noticing an alarming number of trans women that were coming over to compete with biological females and were demolishing their records. She wanted to make sure women do not lose out on scholarships, sponsorships, and athletic opportunities to competition that is biologically bigger, f...2021-04-0551 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 86 - Michael Moss - Are We Hooked?Michael Moss is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller SALT SUGAR FAT: How the Food Giants Hooked Us. His new book, Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions, an exposé of how the processed food industry exploits our evolutionary instincts, the emotions we associate with food, and legal loopholes in their pursuit of profit over public health.
Michael and I discussed:
His new book
How big corporations have used our biology and psychology against us
Why body fat acts as an organ
What...2021-03-291h 15
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 85 - Ted Ryce - Becoming LegendaryTed Ryce is a high-performance coach, world-class fitness trainer, and longevity evangelist. He is a leading fitness professional for over 20 years in the Miami Beach area, who has worked with some top celebrities & CEO's. Currently, Ted helps men and women over 40 optimize their health, lose fat, and transform their bodies. Ryce is also the host of The Legendary Life Podcast.
To say that Ted has had a turbulent life is an understatement, Ted has gone through things that would break the average person. But instead of breaking, Ted decided to better his life, pursue his passion, and h...2021-03-221h 45
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 84 - Shane Heath - From Coffee to MudShane Heath is the founder and CEO of MUD\WTR, a Venice-based coffee alternative brand that he launched out of his kitchen in 2018. Shane is an artist and an entrepreneur. He paints, practices BJJ, meditates, does breathwork, and is a firm believer in the healing power of psychedelics.
After realizing that coffee was causing him negative side effects, Shane started figuring out other ways to enjoy the ritual of a hot beverage in the morning without all the negative side effects he was getting from coffee. After figuring out a blend of ingredients that worked for him, h...2021-03-151h 28
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 83 Amelia Pang - Made In ChinaAmelia Pang is an award-winning investigative journalist of Uyghur and Chinese descent. Her work has been published in The New Republic, Mother Jones, and The New York Times Sunday Review - among other publications. She is currently an editor at EdTech Magazine.
Amelia is the author of Made In China: A Prisoner, An SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods. Her powerful book sheds light on the atrocities committed against the Uighur population by the Chinese government.
Amelia and I discuss:
Organ harvesting operated by the Chinese government
Forced labor camps
Wha...2021-03-1152 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 82 - Elaine McMillion Sheldon - Telling the Untold Stories of AppalachiaElaine McMillion Sheldon is an Academy Award-nominated, and Emmy and Peabody-winning documentary filmmaker based in Appalachia. She is the director of two Netflix Original Documentaries - "Heroin(e)" and "Recovery Boys" - that explore America's opioid crisis. "Heroin(e)" was nominated for a 2018 Academy Award and won the 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Documentary. She was also featured on Anthony Bourdain's - Parts Unknown West Virginia episode, and she helped with everything on the episode from location to story to people.
Elaine's family has been in West Virginia for generations, and she is proud to tell the un...2021-03-081h 02
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 81 - Andri Snær Magnason - On Time & WaterAndri Snær Magnason is one of Iceland's most famous and well-known writers. He has written novels, poetry, plays, short stories and essays. He is the only writer to win the Icelandic Literary Award in all categories. His work has been published or performed in more than 35 countries.
Andri is very outspoken about the environmental and ecological impacts of climate change, and the effects that certain industries have on the environment. His latest book On Time & Water will be available on March 23rd - and is not only an incredibly personal story, but also a global story, tha...2021-03-041h 22
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 80 - Kaddu Sebunya - Conservation in AfricaKaddu Sebunya has over 20 years of experience in conservation at the grassroots, national, and regional levels in the USA, Africa, and Europe. As the CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, Kaddu rallies the continent’s elite to lead the fight against the destruction of valuable habitats and wildlife. He believes that it is time for African voices and networks to re-imagine the conservation narrative.
Kaddu is a firm believer that conservation and financial prosperity go in hand in hand, and he and his team are finding ways to share this message in Africa - in the hopes that...2021-03-011h 25
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 79 - Chi Felton - Exploring A Hidden WorldChi Felton is a TDI and PADI technical diving instructor. Originally from the UK, she was running a technical diving facility in Bunaken National Park, in Indonesia, up until early last year, when Covid hit.
in 2014 she did her first dive and fell in love with it. In 2015, she left London to pursue her technical diving career, first beginning her Divemaster and technical dive training in the Maldives and Thailand, then going back to Europe to complete her instructor development course.
This was Chi's first-ever time appearing on a podcast, and she was great!
...2021-02-251h 40
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 78 - Marilyn York - Defending Men's RightsMarilyn York is a certified family law specialist and an award-winning Family Law Attorney, who, together with her incredible team, focuses on representing men while exclusively practicing family law. Her firm is Nevada’s Only Men’s Rights Family Law Firm. The reason Marilyn decided to only represent men in family court is that they are underrepresented and often lose custody of their children for no other reason other than their sex.
Last year, Marilyn had a Ted X talk that went viral, with almost 5 million views, where she breaks down what she believes is a massive proble...2021-02-221h 25
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 77 - Ray Zahab - Running Around The WorldRay Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra-distance runner, and Founder of the non-profit Impossible2Possible. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada’s Top Explorers. He has run 17,000+ km across the world’s deserts and taken part in unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.
Ray has a truly magnetic energy when he speaks, which makes him a great guest to have on - and an entertaining speaker to listen to. I really wanted to learn a lot about his expeditions, his mindset, and his nonprofit organization.
Ray and I dis...2021-02-1558 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 76 - Dr. Yasmine Probst - Should We Take Vitamin Supplements?Dr. Yasmine Probst is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong, and a Research Fellow with the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. She is recognized as an Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian with the Dietitians Association of Australia, and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Informatics. She was recently featured in the very interesting documentary, Vitamania, in which the discussion around whether we should be taking vitamin supplements, was brought to the table.
Yasmine and I discussed:
What synthetic vitamins are made from
What are the different types of vitamins?
Living with MS
Do...2021-02-081h 09
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 75 - Jay Kapoor - Investing, Sports & PodcastsJay Kapoor is a VC Investor at LaunchCapital. Previously, he was a VC Investor at Madison Square Garden’s corporate venture and innovation team. Over his career, he has worked closely with sports, digital media, consumer technology, and commerce companies. Previously, Jay worked at the National Football League for the 2012 – 2014 NFL seasons.
Jay is also the host of the popular podcast The Game Plan, alongside his cohost and long-time friend Tim Katt. They cover the worlds of sports, tech, and business - and where these industries converge. They speak with professional athletes, past and present, on their high...2021-02-011h 03
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 74 Sarah McLaughlin - Free Speech For AllSarah has worked with FIRE as a Program Assistant through Drexel's cooperative education program since 2012.
She has defended students and faculty facing censorship in FIRE’s Individual Rights Defense Program, where she worked for five years. She is now Director of FIRE’s Targeted Advocacy program, where she focuses on U.S. universities’ relationship with international threats to free speech and art censorship. She has written for publications such as - Foreign Policy, Artsy, The Huffington Post, and New York Daily News.
Sarah and I discussed:
Free Speech on U.S. Campuses
What are Confuciu...2021-01-281h 11
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 73 - Gil Dibner - Focusing on Deep TechGil has been an active venture investor focused on enterprise technology companies born in Europe & Israel, since 2005. As a venture investor and angel, he has backed over 30 companies in Israel and across Europe. The majority of these companies have successfully relocated to the US, and many have been backed by leading global venture firms.
Despite 2020 being the year that it was- for Gil and Angular Ventures, it was a wildly successful and busy time.
Gil and I discussed -
Why Israel is such a tech powerhouse
Why SAAS companies are so popular/profitable
What a de...2021-01-2550 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 72 - Adam Shoalts - Alone, Across the ArcticAdam Shoalts is a professional adventurer and best-selling author. In 2013, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for “extraordinary contributions to geography” and in 2017 completed a nearly 4,000 km solo journey across Canada’s Arctic which he documented in a gripping documentary called "Alone Across The Arctic".
Adam feels at home in the wilderness - far away from humans and amongst the trees, rivers, mountains, and wild animals.
Adam and I discussed:
What (if any) were his worries prior to the expedition
How he survived the onslaught of mosquitos
The difficulty of solo ex...2021-01-1855 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 71 - Elena Hight - From Halfpipe to BackcountryElena was born in Kauai but was raised in Lake Tahoe. She is one of the best female snowboarders in the world. At 13-years-old, Elena became the first female to land a 900 in competition. She went on to attend two Winter Olympics, and in 2013, became the first snowboarder, male or female, to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo at the Winter X Games.
Recently Elena made the switch from competition into backcountry snowboarding, and recently released a documentary that documents the whole experience.
Elena and I discussed:
How she got into Snowboarding
Why she mad...2021-01-1144 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 70 - Eric Larsen - Exploring The ColdEric Larsen is a polar explorer, speaker, and expedition guide. He has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling to some of the most remote and wild places left on earth. In 2006, Eric completed the first-ever summer expedition to the North Pole. Eric is now one of only a few Americans to have skied to both the North and South Poles. Eric is passionate about spreading the message about the beauty & importance of the poles and other Arctic places - places that few people will ever get to see.
Eric and I discussed:
What's more di...2021-01-041h 10
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 69 - Matan Hakimi - Reversing Chronic DiseaseMatan is an author and podcast host. His latest book is called Gut Rules, A Guide to Self Healing. As a young photojournalist in the Middle East, Matan was suddenly diagnosed with a chronic disease. Determined to overcome his “incurable” condition, he spent the better half of the last decade trying to understand the reason he became sick.
Eventually, to the surprise of his doctors, he was able to completely reverse his condition.
Matan and I discussed:
What happened when he was diagnosed with a chronic disease
His book
The feeling of shame or embarrassm...2020-12-281h 25
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 68 - Richard Halsey - Californias Chaparral & WildfiresRichard W. Halsey earned undergraduate degrees from the University of California in Environmental Studies and Anthropology. After teaching biology and natural science for twenty years, Halsey left traditional education to become a full-time chaparral ecologist and to promote an appreciation for California's chaparral environment. He is also an educator and has a passion for talking about the Californian chaparral.
I recently saw Richard in a documentary about the wildfires in Ojai, and I wanted to have him on, to discuss the how's and why’s of these wildfires, and to really understand the issue better.
Ric...2020-12-211h 10
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 67 - Nick Loper - How To Grow Your Side HustleNick is the founder of the very popular Side Hustle Nation. He started this site because he was sick and tired of someone else telling him how & where he should spend his time. So he started Sidehustlenation.com and never looked back. Nowadays he is one of the most popular figures in the additional income/side hustle genre, providing podcasts, blog posts, and real insights/advice to people who want to earn extra money and grow their businesses.
Nick is constantly hustling and always looking for ways to diversify his income streams - while teaching and helping his...2020-12-1757 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 66 - Andrew Copson - HumanismAndrew is a speaker, author, and chief executive of Humanist UK. His latest book is called "The Little Book of Humanism: Universal Lessons on Finding Purpose, Meaning and Joy".
Andrew works to support change for a better society, championing ideas for this one life we have. He is dedicated to spreading humanism and creating a separation between church and state. The goal of humanists is to advance free thinking and freedom of choice so that everyone can live in a fair and equal society regardless of skin color, gender, ethnic or religious background.
Andrew and I...2020-12-141h 21
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 65 - Johnathan Buckhouse - Snowboard All Day, Youtube All NightJohnathan has built a successful Youtube channel that is centered around snowboarding and the snowboarding lifestyle. He regularly uploads amazing videos, fun, and helpful content, and really allows viewers into his life in a very authentic manner. A few years ago, Johnathan decided to go all-in on Youtube. He quit his job at the time with a singular plan in mind - to succeed in his dream of snowboarding for a living and to support himself, and his family while living this dream.
Through hard work, determination, and Youtube algorithms, Johnathan has managed to grow his channel, b...2020-12-101h 16
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 64 - Natan Levy - UFC Star In The MakingNatan Levy is a recently signed UFC fighter. He was called upon by the UFC to appear on Dana White's Contender Series on 2 days' notice. After getting the "ok" from his team, he said yes - and the rest, as they say, is history. Natan is one of the first Israeli fighters to ever compete in the UFC, which is the most coveted, prestigious, top-level organization in the world when it comes to mixed martial arts.
7 years ago, Natan came to the US with a dream - to be a fighter in the top organization in the wo...2020-12-071h 13
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 63 - Peter Santenello - The Unseen WorldPeter has one of the most interesting Youtube channels I've ever come across. He travels to countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and other nations that are not exactly high up on anyone's summer or winter vacation lists. He goes to these places, not with a biased agenda, but with an open mind and a willingness to listen and connect to people (without the politics). For the most part, he has had nothing but positive and humbling experiences, memorable human connections, and insights into communities that very few foreigners will ever get.
Peter wants to m...2020-12-032h 06
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 62 - Woody Gooch - Less is MoreWoody is a world-renowned and sought-after photographer. He has worked with some of the world's biggest brands, like Dior and Corona Beer. His style of photography is unique, using a lot of negative space in his images. His pictures are often minimalistic in nature, having almost a surreal feel to them at times.
Woody started taking photos as a teenager and quickly discovered a passion for photography. Through personal discovery and maturation, he developed a unique style that sets him apart from many photographers. Woody is self-taught, and did not attend any academic institution for formal training. Thi...2020-11-301h 36
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 61 - Austen Allred - Online Learning 2.0Austen is the co-founder and CEO of Lambda School. Austen was born with an entrepreneurial spirit and has been starting businesses since his teenage years. His latest company, Lambda, an online coding 'boot camp', is out to change the way we learn coding, or at least change the financial model of it. Paying nothing upfront to enroll, and then paying a % of your monthly salary, ONLY after you find a job in your field - is substantially better than the current college model that leaves you in hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. This seems to be a no...2020-11-2357 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 60 - Clive Oppenheimer - All About VolcanosClive is a geoscientist and filmmaker. His primary research concerns magmatic and volcanic processes; volcanic hazards and volcano monitoring; and the long-range climatic and societal impacts of eruptions. I've always been interested in Volcanoes. They are not only beautiful, scary, and fascinating - but also play a crucial role in our history - and our future.
Clive has worked on documentaries with Werner Herzog, with whom he most recently released Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds. This fascinating film is focused on meteors and comets, and their influence on ancient religions, cultures, and the physical impacts they've had o...2020-11-1950 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 59 - Batya Ungar-Sargon - Forward ThinkingBatya Ungar-Sargon is the Opinion Editor at the Forward. She has, in the past, written for other popular publications while always trying to stay true to her identity and ethics. She has been openly opinionated about her fellow media colleagues of how they cover certain topics.
One of her latest articles "A new intelligentsia is pushing back against wokeness" is a very necessary and brave piece to write, one that would probably not see the light of day in most publications. She is a firm believer in open discourse, civil debate, and listening to "the other side" i...2020-11-161h 20
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 58 - Matthew Del Negro - 10,000 NOsMatthew is an actor (Sopranos, City on a Hill, The West Wing, Scandal, Huge In France, Law & Order, and many more ), a podcast host, and now an author. His new book, 10,000 NOs: How to Overcome Rejection on the Way to Your YES, chronicles Matthew Del Negro’s tough journey from humble beginnings, through a sea of rejections, on the way to his eventual rise to become a recognizable face on some of history's most acclaimed television shows. Along the way, he learned hard lessons about perseverance, persistence, and resilience. Matthew also hosts a podcast under the same name (10,000 NOs ). A creative impul...2020-11-091h 08
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 57 - Melissa Cronin - Sustainability In The High Seas ?Melissa is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Conservation Action Lab at UC Santa Cruz studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a designated emphasis in Coastal Science and policy. Her research focuses on assessing conservation strategies for marine megafauna. She is also a National Geographic Young Explorer, a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, a Switzer Foundation Fellow, and a P.E.O. Scholar. Previously, she was a journalist covering science and the environment, wildlife crime, trafficking, and politics.
Melissa was a fabulous guest to talk to about sustainable fisheries, our oceans, and Manta Rays. These topics could have severe...2020-11-0553 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 56 - Jay Oliveira - A Plant Based, BJJ Black Belt MinimalistJay Oliveira is a martial artist (holding a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), a minimalist, a plant-based athlete, and an overall cool guy. He carries a 'less is more' approach to most of the things that he does.
Jay advocates for a back to basics approach to food and our lives in general. He touts the benefits of a plant-based diet, explaining that his inflammation disappeared shortly after he went plant-based. He also saw improvement in his cardio and recovery. Coming from the world of Wall Street (Jay still does dip his toes into the market, being a...2020-11-021h 22
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 55 - Konstantin Kisin - The Right To SpeakKonstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian, podcaster, writer, and social commentator. In 2018 he refused to sign a university “behavioral agreement form” which banned jokes about religion and atheism and insisted that all humor must be “respectful and kind”. Safe to say, this made headlines everywhere.
Konstantin and I had a conversation about the current landscape of comedy in the age of cancel culture, and how the suppression of speech is a chief issue for comedians at many venues. We also discussed the difference between the US and the UK in terms of history, culture, and free speech laws. We...2020-10-291h 05
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 54 - Jason Fitzgerald - Run For Your LifeJason is a running coach, podcast host, and author. He hosts a very popular podcast - The Strength Running Podcast - and also has coaching programs that are designed to truly help runners achieve maximum results.
Jason really wants to help runners prevent the mistakes he has made in the past. After finishing the 2008 New York Marathon in 2 hours and 44 minutes, he developed a severe ITB injury and was sidelined for six months. That injury transformed his thoughts on what it means to be running healthy, and the power of working to prevent injury to the body.
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The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 53 - Simon Donner - Climate Change ExplainedSimon Donner is a Professor of Climatology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He studies why climate matters to society, as well as to ecosystems like coral reefs. His group’s work provides insight into the causes and effects of climate change, public attitudes, policy options at home and abroad, and what can be done to adapt. I've wanted to have a conversation about climate change for a long time - its impacts, the misinformation around this hot button topic - and Simon was the perfect guest to discuss this with.
For some reason, climate change is...2020-10-221h 16
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 52 - Linda Roser - Digital Nomad LifeLinda is a digital nomad. A couple of years ago Linda decided to sell everything she owned, say goodbye to her beautiful dog, and go after her dream of seeing the vast, amazing world we live in. Over the last 10 years, she's been to 50 countries and has acquired not only unbelievable experiences but a deeper sense of self through endless exploration.
Linda helps folks book their travels, and also helps her followers with amazing budget-friendly tips in different countries. Her videos are real and authentic. Currently, she is on a beautiful small Greek island, living her life du...2020-10-191h 16
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 51 - Nicci Gafen - Organic or BustNicci is an outspoken advocate for an organic, vegan lifestyle. She has been eating organic foods exclusively for the last 12 years and swears by the benefits she's seen in herself, her friends, and her clients. She's worked with top MMA fighters helping them cut weight, stay fit, and sustain energy. Nicci has run a few different businesses revolving around organic foods and juices, always focusing on and promoting the benefits to as many people as possible. Nowadays, Nicci focuses more on working with organic farmers, trying to promote local foods as much as she can - giving lesser-known farmers t...2020-10-151h 34
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 50 - Billy & Sierra - Tula's Endless SummerBilly and Sierra run the extremely popular Youtube channel Tula's Endless Summer. They have well over 100,000 subscribers that enjoy the weekly videos they post.
Billy and Sierra have been living on boats for the last few years, and love the lifestyle. They love it so much they decided to share it with people. Not surprisingly, they managed to gain a massive following of people who enjoy, connect, and more than anything, are inspired by their content.
Contrary to popular belief, there is a way to achieve this lifestyle without breaking the bank. Billy explains how th...2020-10-121h 29
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 49 - Sean Chuma - You Only Live OnceSean is one of the most experienced BASE jumpers in the world and actually holds the record for most BASE jumps and most tandem BASE jumps. Sean's obsession with jumping off things started young - at age 8 he already wanted to go skydiving but had to wait till he was 16 years old before he could actually go for the first time. When he eventually did, he was immediately hooked.
Sean has jumped off some of the coolest places on earth, from the epic cliffs in the Dolomites to the KL Tower in Malaysia, and even the shipwreck si...2020-10-051h 13
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 48 - Elias Elhardt - Snowboarding, Big Mountains and Climate ChangeElias is one of the top big mountain snowboarders in the world. He's been featured in many documentaries, and recently released his own film, "Contraddiction". He was also in the recently released "Dark Matter", with Travis Rice. Both of these films are excellent and highly entertaining in their own right.
Elias was born in Germany but currently resides in Innsbruck, Austria. He says it is still his favorite place to snowboard despite being all around the world, snowboarding some of the biggest mountains and resorts that are out there. He has been a fixture on the snowboarding sce...2020-09-281h 18
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 47 - Beau & Brandy - Boat Life In The CaribbeanBeau, Brandy, and their salty dog Oona, are a couple that decided to leave their jobs in Florida, buy a boat, repair that boat, and sail around the Caribbean. - which they have been doing for the last 2 years.
They both knew this was a dream that they really wanted to will into existence, and after a lot of hard work (along with a lot of learning and boat fixing), they eventually set sail, with Oona on board.
Beau and Brandy are living the dream. They are seeing amazing places, exploring islands and cultures, meeting inc...2020-09-211h 49
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 46 - Dr. Kelly Starrett 2 - Better Than BeforeThis is the second part of my conversation with Kelly.
If you want to listen to the first episode: Episode 43
Kelly and I caught up a couple of weeks after our first conversation since we had so much to cover. If we had 20 hours available we could have easily filled those up as well, it's always fun to talk to Kelly and learn more about mobility, full-body mechanics, and fitness.
We discussed the importance of sleep (and the connection between thriving and surviving), the astounding advancements in the fitness industry in the last few...2020-09-141h 11
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 45 - Adam Borics - All The Way To The TopAdam is a Bellator featherweight and one of the top prospects in his division. Originally from Hungary, Adam decided to leave everything behind - family friends, language, culture - and come to America to pursue his dream of greatness.
He came to Florida to Sanford MMA which is one of the best MMA gyms in the world. He trains with some of the best fighters around - Kamaru Usman, Michael Chandler, and Gilbert Burns - to name a few. With a flashy highlight reel that includes a few flying knee knockouts, he is surely on his way to g...2020-09-0757 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 44 - Patrick Winn - Asia's Drug TradePatrick Winn is an award-winning investigative journalist who covers rebellion and black markets in Southeast Asia. He tells the stories that you might not hear about in the west, or on mainstream news channels.
Winn has received the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, and a National Press Club award. He’s also a three-time winner of Amnesty International’s Human Rights Press Awards - amongst other prizes.
After watching the Netflix show 'The Business of Drugs', I was extremely interested in learning more about the meth trade in Myanmar. Patrick, who is a long time inves...2020-09-031h 46
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 43 - Kelly Starrett - Mastering MobilityKelly is a physical fitness and CrossFit coach, mobility expert, author and speaker and is a genius when it comes to body mechanics.
Kelly has worked with some of the best athletes in the world, helping them become better athletes, train with less pain, and improve dexterity, flexibility and overall body health. Kelly has also worked with everyone from Obama to Joe Rogan. He is one of the most well-known pioneers of movement and body mechanics in our modern era.
We go about our day making unconscious movements which could be hurting our spine - fro...2020-08-3153 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 42 - Petr Ludwig - Stop Procrastination NowPetr Is a keynote speaker and the best selling author of the book 'The End Of Procrastination', You could say he is an expert in the field - I mean he literally wrote the book about it.
Petr, who is originally from the Czech Republic, but has lived in NYC for the last two years or so - has recently (due to COVID) moved back home. When the time is right, he is looking forward to coming back to NYC.
Petr is a very popular figure in the Czech Republic, a regular feature on talk sh...2020-08-271h 34
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 41 - Michael Chiesa - UFC GoldMichael is a top ten welterweight fighter in the top MMA organization in the world - the UFC.
After a loss to Anthony Pettis (also a former world champ) and a tough weight cut in 2018, Michael made the wise decision to go up to 170 where he has since flourished. In his last fight, Michael fought and beat RDA who is a former world champion - which gave him a three-fight win streak and declared him a serious contender in the 170 division.
Mike has been in the UFC since 2012 and has fought some of the best (an...2020-08-241h 05
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 40 Kuntal Joisher - The First Vegan to Summit EverestKuntal is a mountaineer, vegan, and animal rights advocate. After two aborted climbs to Mt. Everest in 2014 and 2015 due to natural disasters that left a deep impact on Kuntal, in May 2016, Kuntal broke the record of being the first climber to summit Everest completely vegan - with vegan food, vegan clothing, and vegan gear.
Kuntal is an active vegan campaigner. Having been born into a vegetarian family, around 2001, while working in LA, he learned more about veganism and decided to make the transition. There has been no looking back since.
Nowadays, you see more and mor...2020-08-201h 15
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 39 - Mike Lemaire - Fighting for GloryMike is a kickboxer with a Muay Thai background, currently fighting for Glory Kickboxing.
In 2013, Lemaire entered a Road To Glory middleweight tournament and powered through it, stopping two of his three opponents. Fighting 3 times in one night is incredible, and this was his ticket into Glory.
Originally from France, Mike grew up watching some of the greats in K1 - deciding that one day, he too, would be a professional fighter - fighting some of the elites in the world. Mike is also dedicated to a healthy and active lifestyle and regularly posts his heal...2020-08-171h 10
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 38 - Brian Hare - The Genius Of DogsDOGS!!
Now that I have your attention - today's guest is Brian Hare. Brian is a Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University. He is also the co-author, alongside his wife Vanessa Woods, of the bestselling book "The Genius of Dogs".
I read the book and loved it. I reached out to Brian because I wanted to learn more about this fascinating topic. Dogs and Homo Sapiens are a very unlikely pairing in evolutionary terms - both being top predators, tens of thousands of years ago, who would have been vying for th...2020-08-131h 12
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 37 - Andrew Sykes - Create Good Habits, Become MagneticAndrew is a professional speaker, the founder and CEO of Habits At Work, and the co-author of the 11th Habit. A book that shows how to design a company that makes it easy and natural for employees to prioritize and care for themselves, and perform at the highest level as a result.
Andrew grew up in South Africa, but at a certain stage decided that what he was doing there was just not enough for him anymore. He eventually set his sights on the US. Andrew focuses on creating good habits and helping people become magnetic. I d...2020-08-101h 10
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 36 - Alex Dawson - Finding Beauty in the WreckageAlex is a scuba diver and underwater photographer. He often shoots incredible wreck sites of ships, planes, and tanks. These surreal images are what got me to reach out to Alex.
Alex has been diving and shooting incredible underwater photos for decades, even before digital cameras were a fixture - which must have been incredibly difficult. However, this also forced him to shoot with more precision and deliberation. Diving through these pieces of history, one must wonder what went down as the final moments occurred, as some of these wrecks are from lost battles or wars. To se...2020-08-061h 18
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 35 - Einat Wilf - The War of ReturnDr. Einat Wilf is the co-author of “The War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream Has Obstructed the Path to Peace” and a leading intellectual and original thinker on matters of foreign policy, economics, education, Israel and Zionism. She was a member of the Israeli Parliament from 2010-2013, where she served as Chair of the Education Committee and member of the influential Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. She is considered one of Israel’s most articulate representatives on the international stage.
Einat's book has been making waves on the world stage, challenging many of the pr...2020-08-031h 25
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 34 - Jack Steward - Rock The ParkJack is the co-host of the popular outdoors show Rock The Park
Turning a hobby and/or a love of the outdoors into an actual show is something that most people would only dream of, but Jack and Colton managed to turn that dream into a reality. They travel the country going to amazing national parks and forests and show the beauty and fun of the outdoors. What I like about the show, is that Jack and Colton bring you the perspective of the everyday person and /or weekend warrior - this isn't your crazy over the top...2020-07-301h 14
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 33 - Elias Weiss Friedman - The DogistElias is the mastermind behind the wildly successful Instagram account The Dogist. Elias has shot over 40,000 dogs over the last 8 years or so, and according to him, this is just the beginning.
The importance of the story is a vital part of any image, especially when photographing dogs. Dogs don't have egos and do not change the way they behave, or express themselves differently, in front of a camera. Henceforth, the reaction or expression that you get from them is the rawest possible.
After getting laid off from his corporate job, Elias found a way to t...2020-07-271h 26
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 32 - Matteo Franceschetti - Sleep, EvolvedMatteo is an entrepreneur, originally from Italy, where he focused on the renewable energy sector. Since arriving in NYC however, he has dedicated his energy and time into co-founding the athletic sleep company - Eight Sleep.
I never realized how important sleep was for athletic ability, recovery, and overall performance. What Matteo's mattress does is essentially adapt to your body temperature, gather data on what facilitates your best sleep, and gradually, the goal is for you to be able to sleep less but better. D2C (direct to consumer) mattress companies have blown up in the last de...2020-07-2350 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 31 - Sophie Gamand - Pitbull Flower PowerSophie Gammand's story is one of serendipity. Sophie is a photographer - you may know her from her Pitbull Flower Power series - which went viral and, in the process, helped many Pitbulls in shelters.
Her serendipitous start came one day when she was walking down the street to shoot a project for a photography class she was taking. Her task was to shoot people on the streets of NYC. A man presented himself, asking her to photograph him - upon which Sophie says she "chickened out" and essentially ran the other way. Fully uncomfortable with the pr...2020-07-202h 14
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 30 - Marie Ruumet - From Estonia To Thailand In Pursuit Of A DreamMarie is a very unique young woman. At the age of 17, she decided to leave her family and friends in Estonia and travel to Thailand to pursue her dream of being a professional Muay Thai fighter. Along the way, she developed into an MMA fighter - and recently - landed a contract with ONE Championship (the largest MMA organization in Asia).
Since arriving in Thailand she has had many pro Muay-Thai fights, learned the language, and evolved as a more complete martial artist. We talked about the transition of moving from Estonia to Thailand, how she got int...2020-07-161h 03
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 29 Jack Sim - Mr. Toilet ManJack Sim is a very unique guy. A successful businessman turned NGO founder, he is determined to solve one of the biggest and overlooked issues of our times - toilets. More accurately, the lack of toilets and proper sanitation in developing nations.
Recently, Jack was the star of the documentary "Mr. Toilet, The World's #2 Man", an insightful documentary about Jack, his journey, and the very real problem of sanitation and lack of toilets in developing countries. Jack has realized something very important about the media; with humor and sensationalism, he can garner media attention, and if he g...2020-07-131h 05
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 28 - Joe Hollier - The Light PhoneWe are all connected to our phones 24/7, it has become our reality. Joe has decided to ask the question, "must it be this way, though?".
With the tagline - "A phone that respects your time", Joe has created the Light Phone - a modern, sleek phone that has minimal functionality (goodbye Instagram), and allows for the bare minimum - i.e. calls and texts. Joe, like most of us, was getting tech fatigue and anxiety. He wanted to create a way to take a break from all that the smartphone entices us with. Being constantly connected to yo...2020-07-091h 14
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 27 - Chad Sarno - Reinventing SeafoodChad is a vegan chef, entrepreneur, author, and together with his brother runs an entertaining, informative, and popular youtube channel.
Chad has authored and co-authored numerous cookbooks with John Mackey (Wholefoods co-founder), Kris Carr, and his brother Derek Sarno. He also runs multiple companies and is a father, so I was thankful he had some time to squeeze me in.
Together Chad and Derek are trying to show the world that you can enjoy all the foods you love from BBQ to burgers, chili, or brisket - all in vegan form as a healthier alternative. The...2020-07-0652 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 26 - Sebastian Copeland - A Message From The ArcticMost people do not like winter, let alone freezing -40 degree weather, but a few elite explorers thrive in these conditions.
Sebastian Copeland is an arctic explorer, photographer, climate researcher, and author.
He has been going on arctic explorations for many years in the hopes of raising awareness about climate change, the receding ice, and disappearing poles.
I watched his documentary Into The Cold a few years ago and always thought it must be brutal documenting expeditions in those temperatures. Somehow he and his partner managed to successfully reach their goal and create an ama...2020-07-021h 36
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 25 - Jessica Cox - The Worlds First Armless PilotIf you ever needed inspiration, look no further!
There are not a lot of people on this planet that are as inspirational as Jessica is. Jessica was born with no arms - but that has not stopped or slowed her down, by any means. She has achieved amazing things. Jessica is not only the first armless pilot, but also the first armless black-belt in Taekwondo.
Her spirit and courage are infectious. She does not accept no, and she has eliminated "I cant" from her vocabulary, allowing her to overcome any obstacle she sets...2020-06-2953 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 24 - Joseph Cohen - Creator of UniverseJoseph grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and small business owners. At a young age he showed an affinity for entrepreneurship, and in college, he not only started his first company - but sold it a few years later.
Joe is part of the no-code movement that is happening in tech. The no-code movement, in its essence, is a way to democratize coding - which in itself, only a small percentage of people across the world can do.
This movement led Joe to create Universe, the first app dedicated to building websites via no-code...2020-06-251h 15
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 23 - Damien Mander - From Special Operations to Conservation HeroDamien is a very interesting individual with a very unique story.
Firstly, he is not your typical vegan. Damien was an army man - having a military background, he served in Iraq and eventually decided to come to Africa - where he had his life epiphany.
in 2009 Damien decided to liquidate all his financial assets and set forth on a mission of conservation, one which he has dedicated the last 11 years to. He founded the International Anti Poaching Foundation, an organization that focuses on conservation and anti-poaching efforts. The IAPF is also the first-ever to s...2020-06-221h 08
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 22 - Hemant Mehta - The Friendly AtheistAt a young age, Hemant figured out that something just didn't feel right. He didn't believe what his parents, society, and his peers were telling him was an absolute truth - so like any curious mind - he started digging, reading, and researching until he eventually found some answers.
Today Hemant runs the popular website and Youtube channel - "The Friendly Atheist", where he imparts some of his thoughts, debunks myths held in religious circles, and questions religious norms.
I had a late-night conversation with Hemant as we sat down to discuss religion, atheism, politics, a...2020-06-151h 34
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp - 21 - Matthew Kenney - The Future is Plant BasedAt the forefront of plant-based education and innovation stands Matthew Kenney.
With dozens of plant-based restaurants worldwide, online education courses, four different products, ten books, and many future projects ahead (all centered around a plant-based lifestyle), it is safe to say Matthew is a world leader in this space.
His restaurants are wildly successful and are visited by vegans and non-vegans alike.
We discussed the life journey that took Matthew from hunting as a kid in Maine, to be mostly raw vegan at a later stage in his life. How he overcame adversity, only...2020-06-081h 00
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 20 - Jill Robinson - Ending Bear Bile FarmsJill is the founder and CEO of the incredible non-profit organization Animals Asia. She heads Animals Asia's team of over 300 enthusiastic staff.
Jill founded Animals Asia in 1998. This was five years after an encounter with a caged bear, on a farm in southern China, changed her life forever. Ever since, there has been no going back.
Animals Asia is one of the only non-profits that is close to reaching the goal they set out to achieve - to end bear bile farms. This is an admirable achievement - only through intervention, education, and perseverance can on...2020-06-0158 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 19 - Asher Yaron - Everything You Thought You Knew About Coffee Was WrongAsher Yaron is a self-proclaimed "Coffee F.R.E.A.K". He has been involved and exposed to each and every stage of the coffee-making process, or to say, “from the cherry to the cup”.
His true passion is to share his coffee knowledge and experience with as many people as possible through his online “Coffee University”. He truly believes that the powerful effects of Arabica coffee (only drink Arabica people!) can change people’s lives for the better.
I found out about Asher and his work through his very entertaining and eye-opening Ted Talk from 2012.2020-05-251h 23
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp - 18 - "Felix" - A Conversation with a Former Mossad Agent"Felix" is a former Mossad agent who was one of the agents in charge of smuggling Ethiopian Jews through Sudan into Israel in the 1980s.
This operation was recently made into a movie that Netflix bought the rights for. However "Felix", says there are many discrepancies between the movie and what actually happen.
From 1979 - 1990, Israel ran many smuggling operations. Their goal was to bring Ethiopian Jews from Ethiopia to Israel, during a time when the Ethiopian president had declared Israel an enemy state - and vowed not to let any Jews leave Ethiopia.
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The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 17 - Tal Oran ( Traveling Clatt ) - Take A Chance, Travel The WorldTal is a travel vlogger with a very entertaining and successful Youtube channel. He has been traveling the world for the last 6 years, amassing a large following along the way.
Initially, Tal was just documenting his travels as a way to share his experiences with friends and family. With time, however, he has evolved from just documenting his travels to an actual content & film creator, with almost 20 million views on his channel.
He has used creativity, & perseverance to grow his Youtube channel into what it is now. This success allows him to travel, create awesome and...2020-05-181h 52
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 16 - Paul Hilton - Conservation PhotojournalistPaul Hilton is a conservation photojournalist. He has worked with Greenpeace, Animals Asia, Rainforest Action Network, Wildaid, Racing Extinction, and many more non-profit organizations. Paul has documented elephants in Kenya, orangutans in Indonesia, bear bile farms in China, sharks in our oceans, and most recently koala's in Australia - along with many more animals in many places.
Being a photojournalist who sheds light on the massive ecological collapse happening all around us - to both our natural world and the animals that inhabit it - is no easy task. Armed with a camera, Paul uses his powerful i...2020-05-141h 07
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 15 - Captain Paul Watson - Sea Shepherd, Guardians of the OceanCaptain Paul Watson is a Candian/American marine wildlife conservation and environmental activist, who founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an anti-poaching and direct action group focused on marine conversation and activism.
Paul co-founded Greenpeace, which he left in 1977. That same year, he formed the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Paul is an icon in the animal activism and conservation community. His work puts him in physical danger - as he acts as a buffer between killer ship vessels and innocent whales / marine wildlife. All of this, while changing and educating hearts and minds through several documentaries.2020-05-1154 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 14 - Adam Gabay - Enthusiasm is KeyAdam is an actor, both in film and theatre, and recently starred in the HBO hit series - Our Boys.
Originally from Israel, Adam decided to come to the US right after being discharged from the army to join the Broadway show The Bands Visit - which was based on a famous movie his father starred in back in 2007.
Adam's love for the arts is infectious. It’s always a pleasure to be around people who are authentically passionate and enthusiastic. I believe those energies are the engine that propels most of us to a high...2020-05-071h 29
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 13 - Fredrik Granath - The Polar Bear's StoryFredrik Is a producer and photographer. Together, with his partner Melissa Schäfer, he works in the arctic photographing and documenting the lives of polar bears - with the intent of conveying their stories to the world.
Since 2001 he has been working in and around the Arctic. He is also a producer and adviser for other films, including National Geographic and other film studios.
Fredrik has a real love for polar bears. He hopes that his work will help tell their story, and portray the urgency in which we need to tackle climate change.
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The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 12 - Vince Beiser - Sand, the Most Important Resource We HaveVince Beiser is a journalist and author of the book "The World In A Grain: The Story Of Sand And How It Transformed Civilization". This is a fascinating and eye-opening book about one the most important, but often underreported on, resources in the world - sand.
I, like most people, never really thought about the importance of sand and what a pivotal role it has played in our history, our technological advancement, and in modern society. Vince's book and conversation on the podcast taught me the pivotal, and surprising, role sand plays in our everyday life.
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The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 11 - Jeff Chan (MMA Shredded) - YouTube, One FC & the Future of MMAJeff Chan is an MMA fighter and YouTube content creator.
Jeff was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
His MMA YouTube videos regularly hit tens of thousands of views - some even hundreds of thousands. Jeff is a new breed of fighter - one that is not only athletic, tough, and hardworking, but also understands social media, content creation, and building / sustaining an audience.
He was recently signed to One FC ( the largest Asian MMA organization in the world) - and with a spectacular first win in the octagon, he is sure...2020-04-271h 16
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 10 - Gloria Bess - Sometimes The Best Plan is no PlanGloria Bess is a theater & film actress.
Gloria came from Israel to New York City to pursue her dreams, leaving behind a very successful theater & film career.
She is a testament of someone who doesn't mind working hard to reach her goals.
We discussed her career back home, what she went through when she first got to the US, and what made her make this very tough decision.
I hope you guys enjoy this very fun podcast!
Gloria's Instagram
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The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 9 - Ben Moon - The Healing Love of a DogBen Moon is a talented photographer, author, filmmaker & cancer survivor.
Ben recently published a personal memoir called "Denali: A Man, a Dog, and the Friendship of a Lifetime" on Penguin Books about his journey with cancer and his life with Denali.
I recently listened to the audiobook and I breezed through it within 2 days, it's so engaging & vivid and Ben does a really great job conveying the story of his life in an extremely moving & personal way, it feels more like an experience than a book.
Ben and I talked...2020-04-201h 31
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 8 - Marc Bekoff - The Inner Lives Of AnimalsMarc Bekoff is professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado
He is also an ambassador for Jane Goodall's international Roots & Shoots program, in which he works with students of all ages, senior citizens, and prisoners and co-chair of the Ethics Committee of the Jane Goodall Institute.
Additionally, Marc & Jane co-founded the organization Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Citizens for Responsible Animal Behavior Studies in 2000.
Marc's main areas of research have included animal behavior, cognitive ethology (the study of animal minds), behavioral ecology, and compassionate conservation.
His r...2020-04-161h 03
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 7 Jeremy Wade - Social ImpactJeremy Wade has been in India for the last 8 years and is currently the founding director of the Jindal Centre for Social Innovation + Entrepreneurship, he's also the co-founder of Armadillo Digital.
Jeremy focuses on social impact investing. What this means is investments made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.
I do believe this model is a roadmap that many VC's & entrepreneurs will use in the future, good business strategy can and should improve lives not harm them and Jeremy believes tha...2020-04-131h 06
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 6 - Mark Beaumont - A Relentless PursuitMark is an ultra-endurance athlete, he holds the world record for cycling around the world in 78 days.
Mark has also cycled the Americas, Africa and has many other expeditions under his belt.
It was great to catch up with him and learn about his mindset during these endeavors, how he came to be an ultra-endurance athlete and his current state of mind during the Covid19 crisis.
Early on we speak about how having "no boundaries" and being a bit "different" was the spark that Mark needed to try things that were outside the box and...2020-04-0652 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 5 Jonas Deichmann - The Art of Never Giving UpJonas Deichmann is an ultra-endurance cyclist & speaker.
Jonas is one of those people that you can't help but be inspired by, he has a 'never give up' type of mentality. He does this not for fame or fortune but for the love of the challenge and the sport.
He became the first person to cross Eurasia by human power and set the World Records for the fastest cycling across Europe and Eurasia.
Currently, Jonas is preparing for a new challenge in 2020. It is going to be harder, longer and much more challenging than any...2020-03-3037 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 4 John Gooden - On Carving His Path To The UFCJohn Gooden is a commentator for the UFC, he does most of the international shows that the organization puts on.
He is also a strong nominee for the nicest bloke (man, in American) I've talked to but perhaps it's the accent.
We spoke about the MMA world in general and the UFC specifically and how he came to work for the biggest organization in MMA after years of working for his dad.
We spoke about how hard work is the only way to fulfill your dreams in the age of social media and like culture.
John...2020-03-161h 40
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 3 Nelson Dellis - Harnessing your Memory to Change your LifeNelson Dellis is a 4x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement.
In this episode, Nelson talks about his mountaineering adventures, the Netflix documentary and gives some great memory tips.2020-03-0637 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 2 Cam F Awesome - How To Be Different & SucceedCam F Awesome is a 6 time USA National Champion, 4 time Golden Gloves National Champion, 2 Time Olympic Trails Champion Heavyweight Boxer, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team.
I really enjoyed my chat with Cam, we discussed minimalism, veganism, the fight game, and van life.
I hope you enjoy this hour of conversation2020-03-021h 02The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp1 Teddy Hose - Living & Leaving A CultTeddy Hose is an award-winning animator and filmmaker, designer, and storyteller of multiple mediums and I had the pleasure of speaking to him for an hour Teddy was on Vox's Explained, A&E Cults and on Extreme Beliefs and other programs where he...2020-02-1956 minThe Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 1 - Teddy Hose - Living and Leaving a CultTeddy Hose is an award-winning animator and filmmaker, designer, and storyteller of multiple mediums and I had the pleasure of speaking to him for an hour
Teddy was on Vox's Explained, A&E Cults and Extreme Beliefs and other programs where he discusses the life he lived being born into the Moonies cult.
I have a ton of respect for Teddy for telling his story and having the courage to leave the cult and change his life the way he did.
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