Ted Hesser Podcast29 Elo 2023

Mike Finkel: Art Heists, Identity Theft & Journalism, Inside the Mind of a NYT Best-Selling Author

Mike Finkel is one of the most successful contemporary authors in the non-fiction genre. He has written three books, all of them New York Times Best Sellers, with two being sold as movie rights to big Hollywood studios and one made into a major motion picture by Brad Pitt's Production company.Mike is a raconteur who has worked for the world's top journalistic outlets. Mike was fired from the New York Times Magazine for creating a composite character of child cocoa plantation workers in West Africa. That event, and subsequent social opprobrium, almost ended his career. But Mike's persistence led him through a dark time and into a new life trajectory as a highly successful author. His latest book, The Art Thief, is the story of Stephan Brietweiser, who stole up to $2 bn, with a capital B, of art throughout Europe in the early 2000s. Like all his true crime subjects, Mike befriended Stephan and wrote the definitive work on the greatest art thief ever to have lived. His stories span the globe, with fascinating insights into human nature and the creative act balancing act of the non-fiction Novel. 🔥 HIGHLIGHTS 🔥: 📜 Mustang Memories: Relive Mike & Ted's captivating expedition in Mustang, Nepal. 💥 Adventures at the Edge: Whether it's confronting a tank in Afghanistan or threading the thin lines of conflict zones, Mike knows danger firsthand. 📓 Craft of Narratives: Dive into Mike's approach to storytelling for the crests of journalism. 😲 NYT & New Beginnings: The whirlwind journey from Mike's NYT exit to the allure of true crime. 📚 Tales That Push Boundaries 📚:

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Xavier Helgesen: Building a Modern Berkshire Hathaway and Lessons from Social Impact Entrepreneurship

Today’s guest is Xavier Helgesen, a brilliant entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Enduring Ventures, a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway acquiring overlooked, cash-flowing businesses with the goal o...

20 Touko 20251h 10min

Mark Synnott: The Franklin Mystery and the Golden Age of Exploration

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Synnott—climber, writer, explorer—for a wide-ranging conversation about the Franklin Expedition and the deeper human drive to venture into the unknown. This may b...

21 Huhti 20252h 19min

Kris Tompkins: Life, Land, and Legacy

Ted sits down with Kris Tompkins, longtime CEO of Patagonia and one of the world’s most influential conservationists. Kris shares her journey from building Patagonia with Yvon Chouinard to her transfo...

24 Maalis 20251h 34min

Jim McKelvey talks Square Inc, FDA Fast Trials & the Fed

In this episode, Jim McKelvey, cofounder of Block Inc, delves into the critical role timing plays in both business and life, offers an insider’s look at Federal Reserve decision-making during economic...

30 Tammi 20251h 17min

The Science of Happiness: Positive Psychology Explained

This episode is with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a leading authority on the science of happiness and positive psychology. Drawing on decades of pioneering research and personal experiences, Dr. Lyubomirsky...

3 Tammi 20251h 39min

Davis Guggenheim: Hollywood, Politics, & Doc Film Making

This episode is with Davis Guggenheim, the Oscar-winning director known for 'An Inconvenient Truth' and 'Waiting for Superman.' We dive into Davis's storied career, his insights into Hollywood, the ar...

6 Marras 20241h 31min

Chet Pipkin: Building a Multi Billion Dollar Brand

In this episode, I sit down with Chet Pipkin, the visionary founder behind Belkin International, a company that grew from humble beginnings in a garage to become a global, multi-billion dollar brand. ...

24 Loka 20242h 55min

Andrew Hessel: Programming DNA - The Future of Synthetic Biology

Ted sits down with world class futurist and microbiologist Andrew Hessel in this episode, to discuss the future of Bioengineering, and programming life from its most fundamental unit, DNA. They discus...

2 Syys 20243h 27min