Nostalgia Cycle by G-Eazy
“I miss the way I felt when I had no regrets.” - G-Eazy. I’ve been a fan of G-Eazy since 2011, and this is a side of him I’ve never heard. I love it. Give this a listen and you won’t regret it.
Read MoreTIM FERRISS On Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank: A Side Of Tim You Haven't Heard
This conversation with Tim and Ari is a top ten podcast episode of all time for me. The way that Ari casually pulls insights out of Tim is masterful, and this convo showcases a side of Tim we rarely see on The Tim Ferriss Show. The effort that Tim reserves for dissecting his guests is directed inwards as he shares invaluable insights on travel, drugs, and love.
Read MoreJon Stewart Shellacks Secretary McDonough Over Veteran Exposure To Burn Pits
When I sit down to eat lunch, 50% of the time I type in ‘Norm Macdonald’ into the YouTube search bar. The other 50% of the time, I type ‘Tim Dillon.’ Thanks for the laughs boys, and RIP Norm. Here’s a clip of The Tim Dillon Show from episode ‘The D’Amelio Variant.’
Read MoreTim Dillon On 'The D'Amelio Show' & How To Improve It
When I sit down to eat lunch, 50% of the time I type in ‘Norm Macdonald’ into the YouTube search bar. The other 50% of the time, I type ‘Tim Dillon.’ Thanks for the laughs boys, and RIP Norm. Here’s a clip of The Tim Dillon Show from episode ‘The D’Amelio Variant.’
Read MoreNorm Macdonald: Pleasing The Crowd Without Being A Crowd Pleaser
I spent at least 50 lunches during 2020 watching Norm Macdonald clips on YouTube. On even my most anxious days, Norm brought a sense of levity to the problems I’d blow up in my head. Here’s an excerpt from a New York Times piece on what made Norm, Norm:
Read MoreMK Ultra, CIA Secrets, Mind Control, & The Secret Life Of Sydney Gottlieb
This afternoon, I binged this lecture by Stephen Kinzer where he covers everything from CIA operated bordellos, the secretive existence of agent Sydney Gottlieb, CIA sanctioned LSD experiments on prisoners, US cooperation with Nazi doctors, and more. This gets wild.
Read MorePaul Rosolie and Jessimae Peluso Talk Saving The Amazon, Deforestation, & Cock-Eating Piranhas
I got into the Sharp Tongue Podcast after hearing Jessiema Peluso crush it on Joe Rogan. Here she sits down with conservationist Paul Rosolie for a funny, insightful, dark, and hopeful chat on all things Amazonian:
Read MoreHow The COVID Pandemic Exposed America's Weaknesses In The Battle Against Diabetes
COVID has been extremely tough on millions of people, especially those suffering from diabetes. Here’s an excerpt from an article on Reuters that describes the story of Kate Herrin and how the battle against diabetes has grown out of control during the pandemic.
Read MoreThe Afghanistan Collapse, Taliban Takeover, & Why Biden Deserves Credit | Breaking Points With Krystal & Saagar
This morning, I understood little about the situation going on in Afghanistan. Then, I listened to this entire episode breakdown from Breaking Points with Krystal Ball & Saagar Enjeti and now I feel confident in having a conversation about Afghanistan. They do a tremendous job with going into the buildup of the Afghanistan conflict over the past 20 years, why Biden isn’t getting the credit he deserves, and how The Taliban moved so quickly.
Read MoreF**k Em' Friday: Yeonmi Park, The North Korean Holocaust, and The Columbian Voyage
Welcome to F**k Em’ Friday, where every Friday, I attempt to cut through the noise and record a few things that I’ve been thinking about the past week. Hopefully, these words can spark some reflection and curiosity of your own.
Read More3 Lessons Learned From Navy Seal David Goggins: Managing Pain, People, & Priorities
My brother, David Grossfeld, wrote a great piece on what he learned from David Goggins’ book Can’t Hurt Me. David gets into how to block out the noise, prioritize, pushing through the pain, and more. Here’s an excerpt from the article:
Read MoreYeonmi Park On The North Korean Holocaust, 11 Million Starving, & Support From China | Joe Rogan Experience
In this clip of The Joe Rogan Experience, Yeonmi Park discusses the gruesome aspects of the starvation of 11 million people currently going on in North Korea.
Read MoreTom Cruise On Knowing Your Why, Going All-Out For Mission Impossible Stunts, & Making Movies Fun As Hell
“Know your why. Know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. I’m the one that gets to choose the films I make. Everything for me is based on that.” - Tom Cruise
Read MoreBruce 'Sifu' Lee & The Power Of A Strong Introduction
A time where Bruce Lee introduced himself strongly and did not give in to fear:
Read MoreThe Difference Between A Cook & A Chef: Elon Musk & First Principles
“We’re swimming. We’re f***ing swimming!”
Read MoreFloating Tesla Converts Into Boat Mode
“We’re swimming. We’re f***ing swimming!”
Read MoreAmerican Gymnast Simone Biles On Finding Balance
Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time, speaks on finding a balance in and out of the gym:
Read MoreF**k Em' Fridays: White Guilt, Reparations, Van Gogh, & Phone Distraction
What I want to talk about is a new, confusing concept I was introduced to recently: White people alive in 2021 taking responsibility for slavery, a practice introduced to America over 400 years prior.
Read MoreRyan Lochte Gets Emotional At Press Conference After Missing 2021 USA Olympic Team
“I was getting pressure from all different directions because I wanted to do so much, but this is not the last you’re going to see from me.” - Ryan Lochte
Read MoreF**k Em' Fridays: Change Vs. Noise, Laughter, The Gentleman Criminal, Spacing Effect, & Bruce Lee
Welcome to F**k Em’ Fridays, where every Friday, I attempt to cut through the noise and write about a few things that I learned the past week that have left a meaningful impact. When you’re trying to make your mark in a world full of noise, sometimes, you gotta say F**k Em’:
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