The Idea Machine — How Books Changed the World (and Still Matter)
Books are everywhere. They're so common, they're easy to take for granted. But my guest argues that they’re worth fully appreciating — because the book isn’t just a container for content; it’s a revol...
16 Dec 202555min
Why You Don’t Follow Through on Your Health Goals — and How to Fix It
Most of us know what we should do to be healthier: eat better, move more, sleep well. The real challenge? Actually following through.On today’s show, I talk to behavioral psychologist Amantha Imber, a...
9 Dec 202551min
Masculinity as Confident Competence
There’s a lot of debate these days about what it means to be a man. But maybe the answer is simpler than we think, and a lot of masculinity just comes down to confident competence. A broad set of know...
2 Dec 202549min
A Butler’s Guide to Managing Your Household
Note: This is a rebroadcast. It’s a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you stay on top of these tasks in order to keep your home in tip...
25 Nov 202549min
How the World Wars Shaped J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, they often picture tweedy Oxford professors and beloved fantasy authors. But their writing wasn't drawn only from their bucolic days teaching at Oxf...
18 Nov 202556min
Family Culture and the Sibling Effect — What Really Shapes Who You Become
When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But what about our siblings? What role do they play in who we become?My guest today makes the case...
11 Nov 202541min
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to tod...
4 Nov 202558min
Make Friends With Death to Live a Better Life
We live in a culture that does everything it can to keep death at a distance. We hide it behind hospital curtains, euphemize it in conversation, and hustle through grief like it's just another item on...
28 Okt 202553min
