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Curious Worldview

Ryan Faulkner
Opus Dei
China
Human Trafficking
Exploration
Australia
Globalization
Civil War
Offshore Finance
Paraguay
American Empire
Democracy
U.S. Election
Indonesia
Climate Change
Russia
Donald Trump
United States
Banco Popular
Vatican
Carbon Offsetting

Interviews featuring a mix of investigative journalists, affecting writers, economics, geopolitics, explorers and fascinating life stories.

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This podcast has returned to modern slavery three times now. Lisa Kristine showed us its face through her photography. Bruce Ladebu described what it actually takes to pull children out. And Matthew Friedman, in Episode 76, gave us the architecture: ... more

Joshua Bandoch is the Head of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute and the debut author of 'How to Get What You Want'. 

It's persuasion and communication all the way down. Josh's argues that almost everything most of us were taught about how to w... more

Tony Abbott served as Australia's 28th Prime Minister from 2013 to 2015. He is a Rhodes Scholar and among the most polarising and consequential figures in modern Australian political history. 

Rather than writing a series of memoirs detailing the tu... more

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Eric Jorgenson, author of the Naval Almanac and the Book of Elon, and CEO of Scribe Media joins me to discuss what makes Elon Musk th... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Friedman
Human trafficking prevention expert
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Episode: Matt Friedman | Modern Slavery Is Getting Worse
Tony Abbott
Former Prime Minister of Australia, author
Episode: Tony Abbott (Australia's 28th Prime Minister) On "Our Countries Remarkable History"
Eric Jorgenson
Author of The Almanac of Naval Ravikant and The Book of Elon
Scribe Media
Episode: Eric Jorgenson | What We Can Learn From Elon
Will Marshall
CEO and co-founder of Planet
Planet
Episode: Will Marshall | CEO Of Planet - Creating A Queryable Earth
Joe Aston
Australian journalist and founder of Rampart
Rampart
Episode: Joe Aston | From Rear Window to Rampart
Paul Keeney
Irish drug mule whose story inspired Jeff Farrell's bestselling book, 'The Cocaine Diaries.'
Episode: Jeff Farrell | Venezuela... Latin American Correspondent & 'Cocaine Dairies'
Nicolas Niarchos
A journalist for The New Yorker and other publications, specializing in war, corruption, and the resource economy.
The New Yorker
Episode: Nicolas Niarchos | Cobalt, China & The Congo... The Elements Of Power
Matt Houde
Co-founder of Quaise and expert in geothermal energy
Quaise
Episode: Matt Houde | One Step Closer To Deep Geothermal Unlocking Global Energy Transition
Josh Szeps
Australia's best interviewer, known for interviewing a wide variety of people across different fields.
Episode: The Next 8 Episodes...

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Ryan
Host of the podcast and interview curator across episodes with Curious Worldview affiliations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 556 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Ryan is an excellent conversationalist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HedgehogComms
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show, unique angle

    Ryan pulls great guests from industry and infrastructure, politics, conflicts, adventurers and travel writers. Could well go by the title “Interesting People

    Who Make the World Turn” my only complaint is there are longish droughts between episodes. I’m a greedy consumer, I wish there were weekly episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dissatisfied customer no. 7
    United States3 months ago
  • Great listening - twice sometimes

    Ryan is an intelligent and curious interviewer - His guests and the interview get time, not a slot, to develop and follow themes. Thanks for making the time and commitment Ryan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy RK
    Australia7 months ago
  • A Rare Breed

    I hope the host of this podcast reads this because I hope he knows: yes podcasts are a dime dozen but podcasts like this are rare.

    He manages to channel intellectual conversations in a way that meets in an honest way, a significantly challenging way, on topics that are relevant to the evolving world as it is TODAY.

    So more than a review this is a thank you and ask to keep pushing this podcast forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    newscrash
    United States10 months ago
  • Unique serious Podcast

    Ryan is such an exceptional intelligent interviewer, and chooses great and interesting personalities to interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlos Velásquez A
    Australiaa year ago

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Guests are described as high-caliber and diverse, broadening listeners' worldviews.
Episodes are deeply insightful, with strong storytelling and minimal fluff.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gareth Gore | Political Fallout & 'Smear Campaign' From Opus Dei
Q: What have you learned about the political ramifications from your book?
The political fallout from my book includes ongoing smear campaigns and insights into how much Opus Dei has infiltrated political and media environments.
Gareth Gore | Political Fallout & 'Smear Campaign' From Opus Dei
Q: Has Opus Dei directly impacted policy in the last two years?
No, Opus Dei hasn't directly impacted policy; instead, they influence indirectly through recruitment and building networks.
Robyn Davidson | Among Australia's Most Mythologised Lives... 'Memoir Is The Slipperiest Genre' - Unfinished Woman, Tracks & A Life Of Nomadism
Q: How do you make sense of the role that serendipity has played in your life?
Sort of everything. Chance has thrown me extraordinary opportunities.
Robyn Davidson | Among Australia's Most Mythologised Lives... 'Memoir Is The Slipperiest Genre' - Unfinished Woman, Tracks & A Life Of Nomadism
Q: Do you think in a sense it sort of belongs to your mother?
She was pretty and unusual, but it's just the luck of the draw.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curious Worldview

What is Curious Worldview about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features deep, long-form conversations with a diverse mix of guests—from investigative journalists and political thinkers to explorers and tech leaders. Episodes often explore geopolitics, economics, history, and global culture through rich narrative storytelling, with a strong emphasis on learning from unique life stories and firsthand experiences. The host tends to pull in high-profile researchers, authors, and practitioners who offer practical insights, historical context, and forward-looking perspectives on complex systems like supply chains, technology, and international affairs. A standout quality is the breadth of topics and guests, delivered in a thoughtful, conversational style that invites careful reflection and intellec... more

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2. Tony Abbott
3. Eric Jorgenson
4. Will Marshall
5. Joe Aston
6. Paul Keeney
7. Nicolas Niarchos
8. Matt Houde

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