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The Next Big Idea

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The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NBI@yapmedia.com

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Recent Guests

Will Guidara
Founder of the hospitality agency Thank You; author of Unreasonable Hospitality
Thank You; Book: Unreasonable Hospitality
Episode: We're Still Thinking About This Conversation with Will Guidara
David Epstein
Author of Inside the Box; guest on the show
David Epstein, author
Episode: Here’s Our Favorite Book of the Season
Nir Eyal
Author of Beyond Belief
Author, Beyond Belief
Episode: “Beliefs Are Tools, Not Truths”
David Pogue
Author and former New York Times tech columnist
Author, Apple book author
Episode: The History and Future of Apple
Tony Fadell
Entrepreneur and inventor known for iPod, iPhone, and Nest
Futureshape (investment/advisory)
Episode: Best Of: Tony Fadell’s Guide to Building Products, Startups and Careers
Sebastian Mallaby
Journalist and author of The Infinity Machine
Author, The Infinity Machine
Episode: Demis Hassabis Wants to Build AGI. Should We Trust Him?
Patrick Radden Keefe
Author and investigative journalist
Author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain
Episode: Patrick Radden Keefe on a Double Life, a Gilded City and a Mysterious Death
Jenny Lawson
Author of How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay
Author
Episode: How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay
Leslie John
James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: The Surprising Power of Oversharing

Hosts

Rufus Griscom
Host of The Next Big Idea, engaging audiences with insightful inquiries and fostering meaningful conversations with various influential guests.
Caleb Bissinger
Co-host with Rufus Griscom, known for guided discussions and drawing out rich narratives from expert guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Great Episode on John & Paul’s Creative Partnership

    I’ve been a fan of this podcast for years, it’s always great, but the episode about Ian Leslie’s book on John and Paul’s creative relationship finally compelled me to leave a review. I’m a huge Beatles fan.

    Ian’s deep dive into their creative symbiosis was fascinating, and Caleb, who hosted this one, asked super thoughtful questions that made the conversation really warm and engaging.

    Highly recommend this episode for music and pop culture fans. I ordered the book right after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wfox454
    United States2 months ago
  • Ironic

    I find it ironic you interrupt the show to mention about Peter Attia yet don’t mention Ari Emmanuel, zeke’s brother, involvement with Epstein

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bruindude88
    United States3 months ago
  • I just found and started listening, right now.

    Did I just find my people? As I listen to commercials. I’m hopeful. In my simple description of “people” that are okay with enough for you less for me are “Sheep in Wolf clothing”. They know. But not enough for their “Golden Calf’s”; will allow solutions. When any money is involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JollyGee33
    United States7 months ago
  • Sam Kass is a Leader

    I’d love to see this podcast platform even more thought leaders. I want my country to do a better job of elevating calm people with good stories, who know how to tell those stories well. I really liked hearing Sam’s telling of where he thinks investment should go with AgTech, his point that many markets are not actually big enough for climate disruption tech, and his ability to tell a clear story. Most of all, I liked his take on optimistic realism for the future. Cheers also to our host of inte... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disappointed in Veo
    United States7 months ago
  • Not asking the next big questions

    The latest AI podcast was a straight puff piece that failed to ask about the morality of a technology that relies on scraped and stolen copyrighted material and causes immense environmental damage the more people use it. The authors were not asked challenging questions. Of course AI makes everything more efficient and cost-effective for a business in the same way stealing people's vehicles makes running your taxi service more affordable. The creators and authors who have had their work robbed to... more

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    Zvbxrpl799
    United States9 months ago

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Overall, the series is often praised for its high quality, erudition, and ability to inspire positive change.
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Many enjoy the rich variety of guests and topics, highlighting the show's ability to cover a broad range of subjects relevant to contemporary society.
There are some concerns about the podcast potentially leaning towards political agendas, leading to mixed feelings on certain episodes.

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Talking Points

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Turning Constraints Into Breakthroughs with David Epstein
Q: Can you elaborate on the idea of constraint as a tool in business and technology, perhaps with Pixar or General Magic as examples?
The discussion highlights how constraint-driven planning, early prototyping, and disciplined focus prevent scope creep and misaligned products. In Pixar, wallets and timelines were aligned with well-defined boundaries, while General Magic showed how too much freedom without a coherent customer problem led to a catastrophic failure despite talent and funding.
Turning Constraints Into Breakthroughs with David Epstein
Q: How did the experience with constraints influence your approach to writing and structuring books, particularly Inside the Box?
Epstein explains that he used constraints as a creative framework: limiting the book's scope to a single page summary per chapter, forcing three opening paragraphs, and underlining the importance of the 'box' in which ideas can grow. This thinking slow, act fast approach helped him produce more coherent, finishable projects and avoid overexpansion.
Turning Constraints Into Breakthroughs with David Epstein
Q: David, you were a promising young athlete with a particular enthusiasm for team sports, for football, basketball, baseball. What happened?
A shoulder injury during eighth grade derailed his early sport trajectory, leading him to pivot to other activities. This setback triggered adaptive shifts—memoization in learning, strategic thinking, and eventually a path into running and physiology, which shaped his later career as a writer and thinker on constraints and learning.
You're in the Hospitality Business (Whether You Know It or Not)
Q: Why is hospitality considered a universal practice across industries?
Hospitality is about making people feel seen, heard, and welcomed, which builds trust and loyalty regardless of industry; it's about treating every interaction as an opportunity to create connection, not just complete a transaction.
“Beliefs Are Tools, Not Truths”
Q: How can someone practically apply these ideas in daily life or in an organization?
Start by identifying limiting beliefs that cause suffering, then generate liberating alternatives. Use techniques like inquiry-based stress reduction to test truth and reframe, and install new beliefs that increase motivation and reduce suffering. In organizations, cultivate culture that reinforces empowering beliefs and supports experimentation without fear of failure.

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This series features weekly in-depth interviews with prominent thinkers from various domains, exploring significant topics that challenge the conventional viewpoint. Episodes pull insights from diverse areas such as consciousness, health optimization, psychology, interpersonal relationships, and the impact of technology, ensuring a broad range of discussions that stimulate intellectual curiosity. With hosts facilitating engaging conversations, the content aims to provoke thought and inspire action in listeners by connecting them with cutting-edge ideas and frameworks that can be applied to everyday life. The availability of just-in-time insights from authors and experts makes it essential listening for those interested in personal developme... more

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