Julia Child, la Grandes Gourmande
Hosts Josh and Chuck explore the life, career, and cultural impact of Julia Child, tracing her path from privileged Pasadena upbringing and World War II OSS service to becoming America's most influential cookbook author and television chef. They discuss her late start in cooking, her revelatory first French meal, her training at Le Cordon Bleu, the creation of 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking', and the launch of 'The French Chef' on PBS. The episode also covers why she was so beloved-her humor, mistakes on camera, feminist outlook on the kitchen, love of butter and wine, hallmark recipes, and her distinctive final resting place in an underwater cemetery.
#828: David Senra - How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History's Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don't Know But Should)
Tim Ferriss interviews David Senra, host of the Founders Podcast, about how studying hundreds of biographies of entrepreneurs and investors has shaped his thinking and behavior. They explore different archetypes of "extreme winners," the fine line between productive and destructive drive, David's obsessive reading and note-taking process, and how he built Founders from a one-man, paywalled show into a widely respected business history podcast. They also discuss his new conversation-driven show, his relationships with mentors like Daniel Ek, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Michael Dell, Sam Zell, and Michael Ovitz, and how focus, authenticity, and obsession guide his work and life design.
"Lionel Richie"
The hosts open with light banter about family, college move‑ins, and an infamous incident where Jason was photographed skipping an iPhone line before welcoming music legend Lionel Richie. Lionel shares stories from his upbringing in Tuskegee, Alabama, his early days with the Commodores, and how his nickname "Skeet" and lifelong friendships shaped his character. He dives into his intuitive songwriting process, the backstories of hits like "Hello," "Truly," and "Lady," the creation of "We Are the World," and reflects on kindness, gratitude, and surviving decades in the music business with his positivity intact.