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Beyond Curious ®

Brandon Fong
Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Curiosity
Curiosity Island
Personal Growth
Self-Improvement
Creativity
Happiness
Mental Health
Love
Family
Gratitude
Quantum Physics
Success
Travel
Relationships
Presence
Spirituality
Energy Flow
Playfulness

Curiosity alone won't change the world, but going Beyond Curious® will. The people that shape society are the explorers — the brave adventurers willing to take a voyage into the unknown to satisfy their curiosity, fulfill their purpose, and bring their ideas to life. This show is for those people. The ones that are relentlessly curious about themselves, their impact, their potential, the people th... more

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Fun fact about me:

I’ve never been drunk.

Part of it is because I’m chinese and get the “Asian Flush” (aka I feel terrible after one drink)

But the other part is because I really have never had any desire to actually get drunk.

Psychedelics, on t... more

Ever heard of a chicken so productive it turns homicidal?

Or an NBA player who changed the course of a season… without having impressive stats?

Me neither, until I sat down (again) with an experience designer I deeply respect, Jon Levy.

Fifteen ye... more

It was a normal Saturday morning.

Alphonso was 17 years old, sitting on his mom's porch in the summer of 1985, eating breakfast and talking about life when a police car rolled up.

The officer told his mom it was nothing serious…

They were just ca... more

I told Eric Ries that I felt like puking after reading his new book, Incorruptible.

Here's why:

In The Matrix, right after Neo takes the red pill from Morpheus, Neo is shown the truth for the first time.

Neo's reaction is pure overload and he star... more

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Kurtis Lee Thomas
Breathwork practitioner and founder of Breathwork Detox
Breathwork Detox
Episode: #284: How To Achieve Psychedelic-Level Breakthroughs & Remove "Energy Clots" From Your Body… Just By Breathing w/ Kurtis Lee Thomas
Alphonso James
Former inmate who was wrongfully imprisoned for 32 years; advocate and founder of Unfragile Farm
Unfragile Farm
Episode: #282: Choosing Unconditional Love & Forgiveness After Spending 32 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit… w/ Alphonso James
Eric Ries
NYT bestselling author and founder/leader of ventures discussed in the interview
Incorruptible (book)
Episode: #281: NYT Bestselling Author of "The Lean Startup" On Building Companies That Create Civilization-Level Impact & Designing Organizations That Endure For 100+ Years… w/ Eric Ries
Andre Norman
Former gang leader turned Harvard fellow and criminal justice reform advocate
Harvard, TEDx
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Sean Swarner
Cancer survivor who climbed Everest with one lung and completed the Seven Summits
Independent/Advocate
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Nick Santanestasso
Speaker, author, and wrestler; overcame limb difference to become a public figure
Self
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Hal Elrod
Author of The Miracle Morning; motivational speaker
The Miracle Morning
Episode: #279: The 11th File 4% Files Grand Finale
Jon Levy
New York Times bestselling author; experience designer; IKEA effect concept
Archangel, The Influencers
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Brenda Campbell
Founder/CEO of Secure Futures; first mentor of Brandon
Secure Futures
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Brandon Fong
Host and creator of Beyond Curious®, guides exploration of moonshots and operating systems

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • Episode #273

    Anyone who listens to this episode will understand why Brandon is a top podcaster. So much useful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freter H.
    United States7 months ago
  • Abnormally Energized

    Look - Brandon is just different - in a wonderful way. He is an incredibly thoughtful interviewer and consistently expands the bigger picture while simultaneously distilling earthy practicals. A lot of care is put into each show - you'll love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andyandyandyzzzzz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pure delight

    Brandon Fong is an extraordinary human and host. He brings out the best in his guests by doing his homework, asking thoughtful questions, and genuinely caring about who they are—not just what they do. He’s one of the most curious people I’ve ever met, and it shows in every episode. Beyond Curious is a must-listen. Each guest is remarkable, and Brandon makes sure their brilliance shines.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeridithCG
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Energy 😮‍💨 💥

    Wow, Brandon’s energy with his guests is phenomenal! He really does do his research to make a fantastic episode each and every time🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Falyn Morningstar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Show!

    Brandon’s podcast is a masterpiece. He is one of the most researched and skilled interviewers I have ever come across, and dives so deep into the worlds, minds and lives of his guests as he is truly BEYOND curious! The guests are amazing, the content is extremely insightful and actionable across all areas of life. And most importantly it’s FUN to listen to. Highly recommend! 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yasminarte
    United Kingdoma year ago

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#282: Choosing Unconditional Love & Forgiveness After Spending 32 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit… w/ Alphonso James
Q: What is Unfragile Farm and what are its goals?
Unfragile Farm aims to provide opportunities for rehabilitation and employment for former prisoners, offering mentorship, housing support, and community programming to help people re-enter society with dignity.
#282: Choosing Unconditional Love & Forgiveness After Spending 32 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit… w/ Alphonso James
Q: How did you maintain hope for release over so many parole hearings?
Alphonso maintained a steadfast commitment to truth and purpose, choosing not to confess to a crime he didn't commit, which ultimately informed his path to exoneration and public advocacy.
#282: Choosing Unconditional Love & Forgiveness After Spending 32 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit… w/ Alphonso James
Q: What role did Viktor Frankl's philosophy play in your healing?
Frankl's emphasis on finding meaning beyond suffering and his quote about forgiveness inspired Alphonso to forgive others and himself, shaping his approach to future forgiveness and purpose.
#282: Choosing Unconditional Love & Forgiveness After Spending 32 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit… w/ Alphonso James
Q: How did your relationship with reading and education start in prison?
Alphonso used a dictionary, daily study of the Bible, and careful exploration of words to build literacy, which became a foundation for deeper exploration of meaning and purpose.
#282: Choosing Unconditional Love & Forgiveness After Spending 32 Years In Prison For A Crime He Didn't Commit… w/ Alphonso James
Q: What was the moment that began to shift your perspective while in solitary?
The chaplain's consistent presence and his declaration of belief in Alphonso, coupled with patient listening and nonjudgmental dialogue, opened Alphonso to accept support and start imagining a different life beyond the cell.

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A thought-provoking interview show centered on high-ambition curiosity and practical personal and business growth. Episodes thread together conversations with innovators, authors, and leaders who push boundaries—exploring topics from long-term strategy and organizational design to branding, storytelling, and high-leverage routines. Guests span tech, entrepreneurship, psychology, and creativity, often sharing frameworks, rituals, and real-world experiments listeners can apply in their own work. The host's thorough preparation, energetic style, and knack for extracting actionable insights tend to yield deep-dive conversations that illuminate both mindset and method for ambitious professionals.

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1. Kurtis Lee Thomas
2. Alphonso James
3. Eric Ries
4. Andre Norman
5. Sean Swarner
6. Nick Santanestasso
7. Hal Elrod
8. Jon Levy

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