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Curious Worldview

Ryan Faulkner
Paraguay
American Empire
Carbon Offsetting
Exploration
Greenwashing
History
Modern Day Slavery
Globalization
Cryptocurrency
Voluntary Carbon Market
South Pole
Democracy
Hyper Partisanship
Climate Change
Kariba Project
Forest Carbon
Discovery
Sweden
Ukraine
Sam Bankman-Fried

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

Whether it's the supply chain of semi-conductors, a 25 year cold-war CIA veteran, negotiation with Chris Voss, Warden of Sweden's biggest prison, Lawrence Krauss and the universe, Cricket with the GOAT Gideon Haigh, Taiwan, China, the great adventurers and ex... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Aston
Australian journalist and founder of Rampart
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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.
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Episode: Nicolas Niarchos | Cobalt, China & The Congo... The Elements Of Power
Nicholas Gruen
CEO of Lateral Economics, a prominent Australian economist known for innovative thinking in public policy and economics.
Lateral Economics
Episode: Nicholas Gruen | Brilliant Australian Economist On Pokies, Citizen Juries, Institutional Lethargy, Superannuation & The HALE Index
Matt Houde
Co-founder of Quaise and expert in geothermal energy
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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...
Robyn Davidson
Famous for her journey documented in 'Tracks', where she crossed the Simpson Desert with camels.
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Gideon Haigh
Reputed cricket journalist and successful author with over 50 published books.
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Tim Cope
An adventure writer known for his journeys across the Eurasian steppe and historical perspectives.
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Host

Ryan
Host of the podcast; primary interviewer; affiliated with the production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 550 ratings
  • 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 States15 days 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
    Australia4 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 States7 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
  • Great podcast

    Deep conversations, usually full of insights. The host is respectful and good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abhishek_08 D
    Indiaa year ago

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Thoughtful, in-depth interviews with high-caliber guests.
Diverse guest list and wide-ranging topics are a major strength.
Respectful, well-prepared host draws out meaningful insights.
Content can be dense but deeply rewarding for curious listeners.

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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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Thoughtful, in-depth interviews spanning geopolitics, economics, science, exploration, and human-interest stories. Listeners repeatedly praise the host's preparation, the quality of guests, and the ability to unpack complex topics with nuance and curiosity. The show often features high-profile researchers, journalists, authors, and explorers, creating a global, well-researched dialogue that appeals to curious, educated audiences who enjoy big-picture thinking and cross-disciplinary conversations. A notable strength is the diverse guest roster and the interviewer's steady, respectful style, which fosters clear, candid discussions even on challenging topics. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the rigorous approach and wide range of su... more

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7. Robyn Davidson
8. Gideon Haigh

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