Episodes
This week we’re joined by climate scientist and author, Katharine Hayhoe who tells us about how we can slow climate change, the relationship between religious people and climate change deniers and why everyone should be talking about climate change! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/26/21
This week we’re joined by founder of Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, Meg Zucker, who talks to us about how she is helping kids embrace their differences through her non-profit program, why what makes you different is what makes you you and why what other people think of you is none of your business! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/19/21
This week we're joined by CEO of Invest Diva, Kiana Danial, who is here to talk to us about what bitcoin is, why you need to start investing today and why proving someone wrong can be the ultimate motivator! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/12/21
This week we’re joined by co-founder of the Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, who’s here to tell us about his new book The American Experiment, how China is poised to overtake the US as a global superpower, and how if you invest all your money in cryptocurrency, you’re an idiot!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/05/21
This week we’re joined by co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise Mark Barden who is here to talk to us about what his organization is doing to prevent future massacres, how when in doubt, you should always speak up and why you should stay away from Missouri! Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/28/21
This week we’re joined by filmmaker Nick Scown who is here to tell us about his new documentary Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11, the role that comedy had in healing the nation after 9/11 and how the name Nick helped him find success in the film industry! Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get $100 off including free shipping!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/21/21
This week we’re joined by Wahidullah Asghary, who is here from Afghanistan on a Special Immigrant Visa and who is here to tell us about what life was like in Afghanistan before America went in, what life was like while America was there and why you should never drive in Afghanistan!  Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/14/21
This week we’re joined by co-founder of Represent Us, Joshua Graham Lynn, who talks to us about how his organization helps to fix broken elections, why we all need to get involved to pass the For the People Act and how if you really want to make a difference, you should become a billionaire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/07/21
This week we’re joined by the director, Jimmy Goldblum, and subject, Mohamad Hafez, of the Oscar-nominated documentary, A Broken House, who are here to talk to us about the importance of understanding refugees coming to America, the key to making a good documentary, and how being a hoarder might actually mean you’re an artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/31/21
This week we’re joined by psychologist Dr. Katrin Malakuti, who is here to tell us what being a psychologist in a maximum security prison is like, why becoming a psychologist is hard work but worth it, and how the most difficult part of being a psychologist is having your inmate patients fall in love with you. Match with a licensed therapist when you go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code SCHOOL. Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get...
Published 08/24/21
This week we’re joined by Cirque du Soleil performer and world class contortionist Gula Karaeva who tells us about what it takes to become a contortionist, what life is like as part of a circus and how the best way to end a show is with an orgy! Go to breinfuel.com and use code SCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your order.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/17/21
This week we’re joined by the Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian who’s here to tell us how fun it is it to be a mechanical engineer, why smart cars are actually stupid and how we’re not that far away from having flying cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/10/21
This week we’re joined by professor and author Susan Paterno who is here to talk to us about her new book Game On, why college admissions in the U.S. is so messed up, and how if you really want to get your kid into a top school, buy a horse!  Go to breinfuel.com and use code SCHOOL at checkout for 15% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/03/21
This week we’re joined by oncologist and author Dr. Ken Vuu who talks to us about how to begin leading a healthy life, why it’s good to be the black sheep in the family and why wine is actually good for you! Go to GreenChef.com/SCHOOL100 and use code SCHOOL100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Get $100 off your first month​ with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/27/21
This week we’re joined by three-time figure-skating World Champion & Olympic Bronze medalist Nathan Chen who teaches us what it takes to become a world-champion, the difference between figure-skating jumps and how if you really want to make money, you should become a figure skating choreographer. Go to breinfuel.com and use code SCHOOL at checkout for 15% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/20/21
This week we're joined by Fox San Diego morning news anchor and beauty pageant winner Shally Zomorodi who talks to us about what it takes to make it in TV news, why you have to embrace your roots and why your parents shouldn’t let you shave your legs! Get $100 off your first month​ with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/13/21
This week we’re joined by O.J. Simpson’s former Defense Attorney, Carl E. Douglas, who talks to us about why O.J. was found not guilty, systemic racism in America and how if you want to build a pool, you should just sue General Motors! Get $100 off your first month​ with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/06/21
This week we’re joined by professional poker player and winner of Miss Iran, Melika Razavi, who teaches us about what it takes to be a professional poker player, why you should never play the victim in your own story and how the key to winning a poker tournament is not drinking too many margaritas! Get $100 off your first month​ with code SCHOOL at talkspace.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/29/21
This week we're joined by actor Kato Kaelin who is here to talk to us about life after testifying as a witness in the OJ Simpson murder trial, his new role as host of Wizard World and the foolproof way to remember a billionaire's name! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/22/21
This week we’re joined by former federal prosecutor and MSNBC Analyst Glenn Kirschner who teaches us about what a federal prosecutor does, the time he was followed by the world’s lousiest hitman and how Donald Trump is quite possibly the head of a criminal organization! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/15/21
This week we’re joined by Heisman trophy winner, NFL superstar, and podcast host Ricky Williams who teaches us how to find our purpose in life, the moment he discovered how life-changing Cannabis is, and how he knew Maz was born to be a comedian. Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/08/21
This week we’re joined by journalist, author and humanitarian Tara Kangarlou who talks to us about her new book The Heartbeat of Iran, how to channel anger into impact, and the role that’s going to get Tehran his first Oscar! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/01/21
This week we’re joined by Comedy Legend Lizz Winstead who talks to us about what it was like to co-create The Daily Show, her new comedy special Corona Borealis, and how Republicans should be vac-seened not HEARD! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/25/21
This week we're joined by author of Jackpot and senior editor at Mother Jones, Michael Mechanic who is here to tell us about why rich people are so miserable, how we can close the wealth gap in the US and why it's too late to invest in bitcoin! Go to hellofresh.com/12school and use code “12school” for 12 free meals, including free shipping! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/18/21
This week we’re joined by talk show host, podcaster and comedian, Adam Carolla, who is here to talk to us about cancel culture, racism in America and why your neighbors are probably not racist, they’re just dickheads! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/11/21