Best Eric Hwang Podcasts (2026)

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#099 Jonathan Swanson: Scaling Thumbtack, 10x Delegation, and Designing an Ideal Life 56:21

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:30) - Who are your heroes? (00:09:26) - The infancy and evolution of Athena (00:15:12) - Inflection points (00:18:14) - Jonathan’s reasoning for going public with interviews (00:20:08) - How do you pick countries to work in? (00:22:41) - Who is the core Athena customer? (00:28:09) - Jonathan’s 6 EAs (00:32:13) - Su…

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The Life of St Francis, with Dr. Andrew Selby 22:11

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Francis of Assisi: was he a mystic, a heretic, or the saintliest among saints? An animal-loving, poverty-embracing, creation-caretaker genius of the Christian walk... or was he bonkers? Some combo of all these, or just a simple, committed follower of Christ? Dr. Andrew Selby will help us find out in this friendly guide to Classical Christian Educat…

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How To Tell a Story, with Alexandra Klein 19:01

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Yarns, tall tales, mysteries, romances, thrillers, myths, fables—we all love a good story. Why? On a deep level, stories and narratives shape how we see truth and gain wisdom. When students get how narratives work, they can think clearly, speak eloquently, and love what is true and good. But can you teach narratives to grammar school students? Yes,…

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Episode 1. Hwange Wrap-Up: Canon R5 Mark II, L-Series Glass & Safari Talk 45:36

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In our very first episode of the Photo Safari Company Podcast, we’re fresh off the plains of Hwange National Park and diving straight into gear talk. Join us as we unpack the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II and put it head-to-head with some of Canon’s best L-series lenses, including the 100–500mm, 300mm, 400mm, and the ever-reliable 24–105mm. It’s not jus…

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#098 Danielle Strachman: What Makes a Thiel Fellow 1:12:41

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:46) - Deep dive into the Thiel Fellowship (00:07:04) - Success stories and impact of Thiel Fellows (00:11:04) - Challenges and controversies (00:16:01) - Evolution and future of fellowship programs (00:18:39) - Early days of building the Thiel Fellowship (00:23:36) - Traits of a Thiel Fellow (00:33:24) - Nurturing …

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Mark Tuan is here! GOT7’s Reunion, Finding His Voice, and his Next Era | Daebak Show S3 EP30 58:56

2M ago58:56

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Mark Tuan is FINALLY on the Daebak Show! Eric and Mark talk about GOT7’s long-awaited reunion, how it felt performing together again, and what this next chapter means for him. Mark opens up about discovering his voice as a solo artist, creative struggles and breakthroughs, his bond with family, and what truly brings him peace these days. ❤️…

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#097 Brad Feld: Founding Techstars, Giving First, and Mentorship 58:12

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:49) - Heroes (00:10:50) - How do you know when it’s time to step away from something you started? (00:18:37) - Len Fassler (00:32:52) - Mentors and inflection points in life (00:39:07) - Brad’s book - Give First (00:47:58) - The role of books in Brad’s career Links: Scribe — https://scribemedia.com Give First: The …

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The Canterbury Tales, with Zach Weichbrodt 35:29

3M ago35:29

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Saucy stories, moralistic narratives, comic tales, cutting criticism, incisive insights, pilgrims pious and phony alike—just what was Geoffrey Chaucer up to in his provocative Canterbury Tales? Zach Weichbrodt, literature teacher extraordinaire, will help us find out in this friendly guide to Classical Christian Education.…

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#096 Cal Riley: Special Ops, Grief, and Why Your Business Needs a Heart 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:07) - Cal's military background (00:13:59) - Transitioning into a family business (00:19:35) - Implementing EOS (00:25:08) - The journey to compassionate leadership (00:36:16) - Prioritizing self-care and meditation (00:37:19) - Journaling techniques and prompts (00:39:02) - Mental health stigma and therapy (00:40:…

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My Conversation with Naval on Building Judgement 35:27

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Building Judgement You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of n…

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My Conversation with Naval on Saving Yourself 35:48

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Saving Yourself You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of new …

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My Conversation with Naval on Learning Happiness 1:03:35

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Learning Happiness You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of n…

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My Conversation with Naval on Philosophy 45:18

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Philosophy You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of new mater…

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My Conversation with Naval on Building Wealth 37:55

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Naval Ravikant on Building Wealth It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Building Wealth You can purchase the new expanded e…

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#095 Rolling Fun #10: Capitalism is Hard, Natural Gas From Sunshine, and "Blimps" (That Work This Time) 1:12:09

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:26) - Marathon misadventures(00:06:15) - The failed acquisition(00:13:47) - Lessons from the deal(00:29:31) - The future of retail(00:33:44) - Empathy for founders(00:35:23) - The grind of capitalism(00:35:37) - Challenges for young founders(00:36:10) - The importance of peer support(00:37:17) - Scaling and growth p…

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The Good Teacher, with Dr. Chris Perrin 32:45

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Classical Christian schools have inspiring goals for their students and offer a stunning curriculum of Homer, Plato, Dante, Shakespeare, and many more great books. But our education won't work without good teachers. How do we spot a good teacher? How can teachers become better? And what can parents do to help? Dr. Chris Perrin, a leading figure in …

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#094 Rolling Fun #9: Basketball, Asteroid Mining, Child Labor (Not Really Tho) 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:46) - Personal updates and new ventures (00:04:06) - The youth sports complex project (00:05:21) - Challenges and strategies in youth sports business (00:09:09) - Community impact and future vision (00:19:00) - Reflections on education and parenting (00:34:05) - The magic of holding a newborn (00:34:32) - The joys …

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#093 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics [Replay] 1:07:16

5M ago1:07:16

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***This is a Replay Episode*** Links for Matt’s stuff: ⁠Aalo.com⁠ ⁠Matt on Twitter⁠ ⁠Aalo on Twitter⁠ ⁠Aalo Job Board⁠ Link to invest alongside Eric in deals like Aalo: rolling.fun Links to stuff mentioned: ⁠Decouple Podcast⁠ ⁠Titans of Nuclear Podcast⁠ ⁠Nuclear Barbarian Substack⁠ ⁠Atomic Awakening by James Mahaffey⁠ ⁠Why Nuclear Power Has Been a …

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#092 Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Memoir as Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Story 1:07:23

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:37) - The Netflix documentary: Misrepresentation and struggles (00:03:19) - Writing the memoir (00:08:47) - The challenges of independent publishing (00:12:40) - The creative process and future plans (00:35:23) - Impact of the book on readers (00:36:04) - Scripted series and unused content (00:36:36) - New docuseri…

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#091 The Magic of Code, History of Computing, and the Future of AI Interfaces [Sam Arbesman #2] 1:15:02

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:14) - The magic of code (00:05:30) - The wonder of early computing (00:11:13) - The evolution of computing: From analog to digital (00:18:45) - The personal computer revolution (00:32:36) - The future of computing: Beyond silicon (00:36:59) - The importance of computing history (00:40:53) - AI and human uniqueness …

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#090 Building a Venture Firm From Zero to One, and AI-driven VC Thesis Research [Arkady Kulik #2] 1:10:13

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:19) - Entering the VC space (00:08:38) - Pilot-fund theories (00:12:50) - Risk tracking (00:19:56) - Finding LP alignment (00:22:39) - Arkady’s fund thesis (00:47:12) - Creating the index of solutions to problems (00:57:18) - The TAM for VC in 2025 (01:00:29) - How founders can increase the odds of being funded by …

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#089 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #6 : Writing the Founders’ Book, Building Natural-fit Businesses, and Craft 1:30:31

7M ago1:30:31

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:52) - The Founder's book project (00:04:06) - Effort and building relationships (00:11:20) - The value of self-publishing (00:24:00) - Bootstrapping a HoldCo (00:46:05) - Finding natural fit in business (00:47:48) - The role of trust in business (00:49:07) - AI and changing perspectives (00:50:26) - Daily use of AI…

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#088 Toby Rush: $100M Exits, Splitting Companies, Timing Startups, and Ideem Killing 2FA 1:02:07

7M ago1:02:07

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:45) - Who are your heroes? (00:05:16) - What is something you’ve had to teach yourself that’s become a core part of your identity? (00:07:34) - Taking a sabbatical post-exit (00:09:30) - Going back into entrepreneurship (00:12:52) - How to kill two-factor auth (00:14:34) - When to split a company into two companies…

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#087 Nat Eliason: From Blogging to Sci-Fi Novels, Writing Books That Last, and Owning Your Audience 1:19:29

8M ago1:19:29

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Introducing Nat Eliason (00:01:27) - Nat's Diverse Career and Writing Journey (00:01:47) - The Transition from Nonfiction to Fiction (00:02:13) - The Seven Act Structure and Writing Process (00:02:44) - Publishing with Scribe and Launching Husk (00:03:24) - The Rewards and Challenges of Writing (00:04:29) - B…

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The House System, with Kaeli Collver 22:43

8M ago22:43

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High school students at Trinity love their House System. But new students and families may wonder what exactly are these "Houses"? Just some Christianized Hogwarts from Harry Potter? Or something deeper, richer, most powerful? Kaeli Collver, Trinity's Dean of the House System, will help us find out, in this friendly guide to Classical Christian Edu…

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MEOVV Is Here & Just Getting Started: From Trainee Life to Rising Stars | Daebak Show EP29 1:05:31

8M ago1:05:31

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MEOVV’s GAWON, NARIN & ELLA join Eric to talk about their trainee days, hilarious dorm stories, and how their shared dreams and close bond shaped the group into who they are today. They open up about discovering their passion for music, the challenges of debut prep, and how each member brings a different strength to MEOVV. Don't miss out!…