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Dive into a world of exploration, innovation, and introspection with Ted Hesser. Each episode promises a profound journey into the minds of luminaries, pioneers, and change-makers from diverse domains. The Ted Hesser Podcast is more than just conversations; it explores ideas that challenge the status quo, tales that inspire, and insights that ignite curiosity. Here, every narrative is a puzzle piece in a grand mosaic of human thought and experience. For the thinkers, the seekers, and those e ...
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Peter Dering, founder and CEO of Peak Design, discusses his views on conscious capitalism. For the environment, for employees, and for customers. This is a case study in ethics, and successful brand building, in business. 00:00 Intro04:08 Peak Design's History & Office Space07:07 From Humble Beginnings to Industry Leader14:27 Navigating Business Wi…
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Chris Burkard is a close friend, a mentor, and a legendary adventure photographer. He is also a devout latter-day saint. This episode is an exercise in podcast portraiture, a deep and insightful look into Chris's inner life. 01:33 Past Adventures. Journey to the Kurils. 10:44 Faith21:26 Psilocybin. Protector and Caretaker Psychology. 45:06 Capitali…
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In this episode, I sit down with renowned science writer David Quammen. We discuss the age of synthetic biology, tempered by ethical and practical considerations, and what it may mean for viruses, cancer & species conservation. David’s insightful, measured outlook is grounded in five decades of science writing, across dozens of books and hundreds o…
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This episode delves into the complex interplay of skepticism and conviction in modern science, a theme vividly illustrated by Jacobson's career. Check out the podcast as we explore the dynamic and often contentious world of climate policy through the lens of Mark Jacobson's remarkable life. Mark Jacobson is a towering figure in the realm of climate…
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Ted Hesser sits down with Wade Davis, a luminary in the world of ethnobotany, exploration, and cultural preservation. Wade shares his captivating journey from his early days at Harvard amidst the giants of botanical and psychedelic discovery to his deep dives into the Amazon and the mysteries of ancient plants. They discuss the profound impact of p…
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Mike Finkel: Art Heists, Identity Theft & Journalism, Inside the Mind of a NYT Best-Selling Author
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Mike Finkel is one of the most successful contemporary authors in the non-fiction genre. He has written three books, all of them New York Times Best Sellers, with two being sold as movie rights to big Hollywood studios and one made into a major motion picture by Brad Pitt's Production company. Mike is a raconteur who has worked for the world's top …
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Victor Vescovo is an extraordinary explorer and former Navy intelligence officer. He's the only human in the history of our civilization to go to the bottom of every ocean (in a custom-made submersible), to the top of the tallest peaks on each continent, to the poles, and into Outer Space. He is, arguably, the most prolific explorer of our age. 🌍 H…
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