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As a bestselling author, speaker and one of the greatest interviewers of this generation, Cal Fussman has sat down with some of the world’s most influential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams, Jeff Bezos, Jack Welch, John Wooden, Al Pacino and hundreds of others, digging deep into their hearts and delivering their wisdom to the rest of the world. Now, in Big Questions, C... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Burningham
Author and entrepreneur who has started Peak Capital Partners and ran for governor of Utah.
Peak Capital Partners
Episode: The Last Book Written By A Human
Neil Parikh
Co-founder of Talk to Ash and founder of Casper
Talk to Ash
Episode: Your New Therapist: Talk To Ash
Taryn Southern
A musician who explores AI technology to create music and art
Episode: Then I Look At AI . . . And The World’s Alright With Me
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Anduril and designer of Oculus VR
Anduril Industries
Episode: Elon, AI & The Curious Key To Peace
Yuval Noah Harari
Historian and author, known for insights on AI and humanity
Episode: Elon, AI & The Curious Key To Peace
Jeffrey Hinton
Nobel Prize winner and 'godfather of AI'
Google Brain
Episode: Elon, AI & The Curious Key To Peace
Elon Musk
CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, and influential figure in technology
Tesla, SpaceX
Episode: Elon, AI & The Curious Key To Peace
Ian Bremmer
Political risk analyst and founder of Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group
Episode: Elon, AI & The Curious Key To Peace
Natalie Dau
An adventurous individual and record holder for running two marathons a day for 12 consecutive days.
Accenture
Episode: Two Marathons A Day For 12 Days — And A Bold Question About AI

Host

Cal Fussman
Cal Fussman is a bestselling author and a prominent interviewer known for his deep, engaging conversations that uncover the heart, head, and soul of his guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 553 ratings
  • Simply the best

    Fussman’s smarts, curiosity and genuine interest in his guests = constantly intriguing and inspiring interviews. None better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnowsNose
    United States8 months ago
  • Superbly executed interviews every single time

    I love how well the flow of the conversations are structured, very logical, natural, and intriguing at the same time. I can listen to the topics I may not be comfortable because Cal makes it all about “trying to understand” and “satisfying curiosity” not necessarily about drawing a conclusion. I’m amazed how he can sound empathetic yet objective simultaneously.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fuyuko G.
    United States8 months ago
  • Cal has interviewed many a household name in his career. He often presents an unconventional point of view, which I greatly appreciate whether I agree or not.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    beckym
    9 months ago
  • Great conversations

    Cal is a master interviewing and storyteller!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mate B.
    United States2 years ago
  • Important and Timely

    A podcast needed for the times we are living in! Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PRGirl47
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners express appreciation for how the program encourages introspection and personal growth through insightful dialogues.
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Reviewers admire Cal's interviewing skills and ability to connect with guests, emphasizing the positive impact of these conversations.

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#217
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#174
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The Last Book Written By A Human
Q: How do you see the human in this situation, dealing with that and moving forward and finding more of his humanity?
Burningham suggests that the journey is internal, requiring acceptance and introspection amid external changes brought by AI.
The Last Book Written By A Human
Q: What was the moment that you said, I got to write this book because I've got to reach out to people who are on the fence and let them know you got to come over to the other side?
Burningham explains that he believes AI can help humanity and that it serves as a tool for reflection and personal growth.
Your New Therapist: Talk To Ash
Q: What are some of the problems that Ash encountered that you've observed solved?
Neil shares various success stories from users who have overcome personal challenges through their interactions with Ash.
Your New Therapist: Talk To Ash
Q: What was the epiphany that started your company?
Neil Parikh discusses his personal struggles with mental health and how they led him to help others while realizing the broader mental health crisis.
Two Marathons A Day For 12 Days — And A Bold Question About AI
Q: How do you balance your experience with AI and the realities of people living in third-world conditions?
While I utilize AI for training, the stark reality is that many people in such areas do not even know what AI is.

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