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Broadway just got turned Upside Down. “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” brings the popular TV show to life on stage.  Gabrielle Neveah, Alison Jaye, Burke Swanson and Juan Carlos join Google to discuss the play, which has been hailed as a “game-changing experience” that makes the unimaginable real. It’s seen over 19 nominations across the Tony Awards, Drama Desk, Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. The play focuses on the Creel family, specifically on Henry Creel, telling the story of how they move to Hawkins, Indiana, and how Henry goes through his transformative years as a teenager, eventually putting him on the path to become one of the main villains of the show, Vecna. Throughout the show, we get to see the earlier versions of some of the TV show’s most iconic characters. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

1 Juli 54min

The Skimm was founded in 2012 as a daily newsletter for women to make the news more digestible, and to help you understand how the day’s stories impact your life. Since then, it’s expanded into a digital media company, including multiple newsletters, podcasts, a mobile app, and Skimm Studios. Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg join Google to discuss their book, “How to Skimm Your Life.” With their trademark mix of real talk, humor, and inspirational messaging, the book covers everything from budgeting to owning your career to choosing the right wine. “How to Skimm Your Life” breaks down some of the less glamorous parts of adulting. Originally published in 2019. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

27 Juni 28min

Zarna Garg is a force of nature with a microphone. The award-winning comedian, author, producer and screenwriter brought her sharp, relatable family humor to her first streaming special, “One in a Billion.” When Zarna’s not at the Comedy Cellar opening for icons like Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler or appearing on The Tonight Show and Late Night, she’s selling out headlining shows worldwide. Zarna made her acting debut in New York Times Critics pick “A Nice Indian Boy.” She also has a podcast, “The Zarna Garg Family Podcast,” that explores modern life with her husband and kids. She joins Google to discuss her book, “This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir.” The memoir tells the story of her treacherous climb from a homeless teen in Mumbai to an unhinged stay-at-home mom in New York, and then to an internationally beloved stand-up comedian. It’s an exuberant story of fighting for your right to determine your own destiny and triumph beyond what you dreamed was possible. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

24 Juni 54min

Are you training for a marathon? Practicing for a 10K? Or running for fun and looking to avoid injury? Peloton instructors and professional athletes Becs Gentry and Jess Sims talk about how to train for a healthy and safe running experience. They share tips and tricks to maximize your potential through both proper training and rest. Becs Gentry is a Peloton instructor, RRCA-certified running coach, and competitive marathon runner. In 2024, she completed the World Marathon Challenge, running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. She also finished the 2019 New York City Marathon as the first non-elite female. Jess Sims is a Peloton instructor, a reporter for ESPN's College Gameday, and a Sideline Reporter for ESPN's Saturday Prime. She’s also an ongoing contributor on Good Morning America. Originally published in July 2019. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

20 Juni 48min

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded in 1988 by legendary actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. The camp is a haven for children with serious illnesses and their families, fostering joy, hope and friendship through both summer camp and year-round programming. Jimmy Canton, Ana Villafañe, and Luke Wilson join Google to talk about the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and its mission. Jimmy is its CEO, and has been with the organization since its founding. Rising from counselor to CEO, he grew the camp from serving 288 children in its first summer to over 20,000 children and family members annually. Ana Villafañe is a board member for the camp and a Broadway actress. She recently starred opposite Holland Taylor in the world premiere of N/A at Lincoln Center, and plays the title character in the upcoming feature film, Castro’s Daughter. Luke Wilson is an advocate for the camp and an actor, writer and director. He’s collaborated with Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson on films like Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, and is known for iconic comedies like Legally Blonde and Old School. Recently, he’s starred in films like 12 Mighty Orphans, You Gotta Believe, Kevin Costner’s Horizon, and the Netflix series No Good Deed. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

17 Juni 50min

Bo Burnham was one of the earliest YouTube stars, starting his channel in 2006 and growing to nearly 4M subscribers. Today, he's a comedian, musician, actor, and filmmaker. He joins Google to talk about his career trajectory from YouTuber to multi-hyphenate creator, including his first feature film, “Eighth Grade.” “Eighth Grade” focuses on the struggles and angst of growing up in the digital era, as teenager Elsie navigates her last week of middle school. Originally published in May 2019. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

13 Juni 42min

Moritz joins Google to talk about the intersection of gaming and AI. A lifelong gamer, Moritz spent his teenage years competitively playing Blizzard’s Diablo 2, culminating in a #1 global ranking among over 12 million players in 2003. The first in his family to graduate high school, he traded the digital swords and armor that he earned in-game to afford his college tuition – two decades before digital asset trading entered the mainstream. Now, Moritz is a Senior Partner and the Head of Gaming and Interactive Media at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm with more than $29 billion in assets under management and over 200 exists across the US, Europe, and Asia. In both 2023 and 2024, founders selected Lightspeed as the #1 lead investor in the gaming industry. Moritz has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Capital’s 40 Under 40, and the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders. In his personal time, he’s an avid Ironman and Ultramarathon athlete. He’s completed the World Marathon Challenge, running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and the 257km Marathon des Sables. With his races, he has raised over $250,000 for research to cure depression. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

10 Juni 50min

Tens of thousands of people take the online qualification exam for Jeopardy! every year. But only 0.4% of hopefuls will appear on the show. But even after a nine-game winning streak and a victory in the Tournament of Champions, Jeopardy! champion and fan favorite Buzzy Cohen maintains that he wasn’t actually the smartest contestant in the bunch – he just “trained smarter" than his competitors. Buzzy adopted quirky strategies and obsessive techniques, from wearing suits every day to studying while hanging from a chin-up bar. Once he realized how much could be accomplished with great preparation, he became a prep fanatic – testing his theories on everything from deadlifting to tap dancing.  Buzzy joins Google to discuss his Audible Original book, “Get Ready: A Champion’s Guide to Preparing for the Moments That Matter". He reveals the eccentric yet effective training method he developed to prepare for the show, and empowers listeners to apply these techniques to train for their own challenges. Originally published in August 2020. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

6 Juni 52min