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The Arik Korman Show

Arik Korman
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Pickleball
Memory
Great Replacement Theory
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Ballet
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High School Football
Space Exploration
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Friends With Words
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Trees
Olympics
Grace Hoeman
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K-12 Education
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Genius Mindset

I am on a journey to learn from superhumans - people who have done remarkable things, or have remarkable ideas to share - so that I can be the best dad I can for my son, AJ.

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Clare Frank, the State of California’s first female Chief of Fire Protection, discusses how she got hooked on pickleball, how pickleball players and tennis players can make peace, and whether pickleball has a bright future. Clare's new book is Just O... more

Robert Moor, bestselling author of On Trails, discusses how we can think more like trees, how cultures around the world celebrate trees, and what it's like to climb to the top of a 300-foot giant sequoia. Robert's new book is In Trees: An Exploration... more

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of the world’s foremost historians and leading antiracist scholars, discusses his analysis of the ICE occupation of Minneapolis, how the Iran war is connected to Great Replacement Theory, and what we can collectively do to fig... more

Nelson Dellis, a six-time US Memory Champion, two-time Guinness World Record holder, Grandmaster of Memory, keynote speaker, and world-renowned memory coach, discusses what it takes to have a genius mindset, how we can talk to our kids to encourage t... more

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Clare Frank
Former California fire chief and author
Author, Just One More Game, A Pickleball Quest
Episode: A Pickleball Quest
Robert Moor
Author and writer; author of On Trails and In Trees, An Exploration
Author/Writer
Episode: Nature Writer Robert Moor on the Wisdom of Trees
Claire Frank
California's first female chief of fire protection
State of California
Episode: Nature Writer Robert Moor on the Wisdom of Trees
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Historian and leading anti-racist scholar
Howard University (Endowed Chair in History); Institute for Advanced Study
Episode: Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age
Alex Stewart
Head winemaker for Avallé
Avallé Wines
Episode: Alex Stewart on Avallé Wines and Taste Washington
Hala Alyan
Author, clinical psychologist and NYU professor
New York University
Episode: Hala Alyan on Parenting, Multiculturalism, and the Middle East
Nelson Dellis
Six-time US memory champion, memory coach
Episode: Hala Alyan on Parenting, Multiculturalism, and the Middle East
Shadi Hamid
Columnist at The Washington Post; author of The Case for American Power
The Washington Post
Episode: The Case for American Power
John B. King Jr.
Former U.S. Secretary of Education; SUNY Chancellor
State University of New York (SUNY)
Episode: Former U.S. Education Secretary John B. King on Teachers Who Change Our Lives

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Arik Korman
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great show, more please!

    Ariks enthusiasm for his guests and their stories is infectious, and for good reason; his guests are interesting & engaging and Arik gets the best out of each interview. This podcast is greater than the sum of it's parts, well done!

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A Pickleball Quest
Q: What message would you give to a parent like AJ's dad about getting into pickleball with their kid?
Highlight the social, cognitive, and lifelong-play aspects, mention a rising star like Ben Johns as inspiration, and emphasize that the game supports long participation and deepening strategic play as one matures.
A Pickleball Quest
Q: Why is the on-ramp so easy for newcomers?
Because the sport is simple to pick up quickly—people can start playing and feel athletic within a short time, which lowers barriers for entry and accelerates adoption.
A Pickleball Quest
Q: How did it get started?
It began on Bainbridge Island when kids used ping pong paddles and a wiffle ball to adapt a garage-and-yard setup into a new game, which was named Pickleball and gradually developed its own set of rules.
Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More
Q: How can parents encourage lifelong curiosity in their kids without forcing it?
Model curiosity, expose kids to a variety of experiences, and make learning playful and low-pressure so they associate exploration with joy rather than obligation.
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age
Q: But first, Dr. Kendi, what is the Great Replacement Theory?
Great Replacement Theory is defined as a political theory that posits powerful elites enable people of color to displace white people, with proponents arguing it requires authoritarian protection; the discussion then expands to show how this theory is used to justify restrictive policies and violence.

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The show features in-depth conversations with a range of high-achieving guests—from authors and scholars to artists and public servants—centered on culture, education, science, and human potential. Episodes frequently explore how ideas translate into real-world impact, whether through public policy, creative practice, memory and learning techniques, or cross-cultural experiences. A notable strength is the host's ability to draw practical insights from diverse fields, weaving personal stories with broader themes like resilience, language, diaspora, and innovation. This mix creates a thoughtful, idea-driven listening experience that benefits listeners who want actionable takeaways, compelling narratives, and a window into how experts think an... more

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