Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish It | On With Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher interviews Scott Galloway about his book "Notes on Being a Man," exploring the crisis facing young men and his attempt to redefine masculinity as a positive, aspirational code built around providing, protecting, and procreating responsibly. Galloway grounds the discussion in his own upbringing with a single mother, the absence and later partial redemption of his father, his drive to become financially secure, and his evolving role as a father of two sons. They also discuss how politics, culture, education, and policy can better support boys and men without diminishing the progress and rights of women and other marginalized groups.
Divorce Lawyer James Sexton: #1 Conversation Every Couple Should Have Before it's Too Late (Use THIS 3-Step Script TODAY!)
Divorce lawyer and author James Sexton shares insights from 25 years of facilitating the end of marriages about what actually destroys relationships and what helps them last. He argues that disconnection and not feeling seen, rather than cheating or money alone, are the primary marriage killers, and emphasizes the importance of small daily gestures, honest communication, and preventive "maintenance" conversations. The discussion also covers prenups as a mutual safety tool, the impact of divorce and conflict on children, gendered patterns around infidelity and divorce initiation, and how ego and unexamined stories sabotage both marriages and breakups.
Kevin Hart: They're Lying To You About How To Become A Millionaire! I Was Doing 28 Sets A Weekend!
The host interviews Kevin about his journey from an unfocused teenager in North Philadelphia to a globally successful stand-up comic, actor, and entrepreneur. Kevin describes how his strict mother, his father's failures, and his own 'dummy moments' taught him to finish what he starts, persist through a 13-year grind before his big break, and later learn the worlds of business and investing by admitting ignorance and asking questions. They also explore the costs of relentless ambition, his approach to fatherhood and masculinity, setting boundaries to manage stress, and his evolving perspective as reflected in his stand-up special "Acting My Age."
#625 - Matthew McConaughey
Theo Von talks with Matthew McConaughey about childhood memories, old-school wrestling, and the daredevil legacy of Evel Knievel before exploring how modern technology has shifted our relationship to moments, identity, and validation. They dig into ego versus confidence, redefining humility, courage in the face of fear, and the psychology of peak performance in college football and SEC culture. McConaughey also shares deeply about fatherhood, marriage, family rituals, faith, prayer, his writing process for "Poems and Prayers," and the importance of pursuing transformation rather than a purely transactional life.
The Exact Words You Need to Hear Today If It Feels Like Nothing's Working
Mel Robbins speaks with poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo, joined by her husband Chris Robbins, about reconnecting to life, opening the heart, and finding meaning through love, suffering, and everyday ritual. Mark shares stories behind his seminal book "The Book of Awakening," his cancer journey, and his new work on creativity in the second half of life. Together they explore practical ways to honor your gifts, practice self-love, cultivate resilience, and participate more fully in the present moment.
Shutdown Ending, Trump's Pardons, and Guest Curtis Sliwa
In this live Pivot show from Brooklyn, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway interview Curtis Sliwa about his New York City mayoral campaign, alleged attempts by billionaires to bribe him out of the race, his animal rescue advocacy, the Guardian Angels, crime and policing, and his views on New York politics and Andrew Cuomo. Swisher and Galloway then discuss the congressional shutdown deal, Democratic strategy, and Trump's pardons, followed by a wide-ranging conversation on feminism and the workplace, universal childcare, masculinity, parenting, AI risks and regulation, and audience Q&A on marriage, kids, and technology. The episode closes with reflections on mentorship, male role models, and the importance of lifting up young men without demonizing masculinity.
Sunday Pick: How to use your muscles - or risk losing them | How to Be a Better Human
Host Chris Duffy talks with journalist and author Bonnie Tsui about what muscles really are, why they matter, and how strength training can transform health and identity across a lifetime. They discuss age-related muscle loss, the importance of lifting "heavy" for everyone, and how muscle functions as both mechanical mover and endocrine tissue that communicates with the brain. The conversation also explores gendered body norms, strong women in sport, Bonnie's upbringing with a martial-artist father, surfing as a metaphor for presence, and how interoception and muscle memory help us navigate injury, aging, and joy in movement.
Most Replayed Moment: Why Does Commitment Feel So Scary? How to Build a Strong, Lasting Relationship
The host and an unnamed relationship expert discuss whether traditional institutions like marriage and the nuclear family still make sense in modern society, examining both their social functions and personal trade-offs. They explore what actually predicts satisfaction in long-term partnerships, emphasizing individual well-being, resilience, and open-mindedness over rigid value alignment. The conversation also covers gendered dating preferences, evolutionary versus socialized drivers of attraction, and how self-esteem and societal narratives shape who we choose and how we evaluate potential partners.
#832: The Return of The Lion Tracker - Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within, Nature's Hidden Wisdom, and How to Feel Fully Alive
Tim Ferriss speaks with lion tracker, storyteller, and retreat leader Boyd Varty about formative experiences in the African bush, including leading an "elite" firefighting team, assisting his wild filmmaker uncle, and close calls with dangerous animals. They explore what Boyd has learned from a decade of nature-based retreats, the power of silence and wordlessness, and how time in the wilderness reawakens innate capacities for awareness, healing, and meaning. The conversation also covers Bushmen persistence hunting, modern masculinity and men's groups, and comedic but revealing encounters with a notorious baboon named Lunch.
TED Talks Daily Book Club: How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons | Shaka Senghor
Host Elise Hu interviews Shaka Senghor about his new book "How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life's Hidden Prisons," which draws on his journey from childhood trauma and 19 years of incarceration to personal transformation. Senghor explains his concepts of "hidden prisons" like grief, shame, guilt, anger, and unworthiness, and shares practices such as gratitude, forgiveness, journaling, vulnerability, and presence as keys to freedom. He also discusses masculinity, mentoring young men, his work with incarcerated people, and how embracing joy and hope coexist with accountability for past harm.
Dr. K: Feeling Lost in Your 20s or 30s? (THIS Mindset Shift Will Help You Find Direction & Purpose)
The host and Dr. K discuss why so many people in their 20s and 30s feel lost, behind, and purposeless despite external appearances of doing fine. They explore the difference between identity and identification, how ego and constant self-thinking drive depression and anxiety, and how observation, meditation, and emotional regulation can quiet the mind and reveal inner direction. The conversation also covers masculinity, dating, pornography addiction, spiritual evolution, and a practical framework for building purpose and resilience in a rapidly changing world.