Best Juan Granados Podcasts (2025)

1
How to Collect Art: The Brutal Truth About Galleries, Power & Pricing 22:11

Play Pause

22h ago22:11

22:11

Ever looked at the art world and thought: how does any of this actually work? I read How to Collect Art (2024) by Magnus Resch to figure out whether a normal person can buy a single great piece… and whether art is actually a good investment. Resch approaches the art market like an economist: data, power structures, and the brutal reality of gatekee…

1
How To Collect Art & Become A Successful Artist | Why Investing In Art Is A Terrible Idea 1:05:04

3d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Magnus is back with a master class on how to buy art. In Episode #506 of 'Meanderings', Juan and I discuss: the big blank wall behind us, how to choose something meaningful for your home, Magnus Resch’s books 'How To Become A Successful Artist' and 'How to Collect Art', why branding and networking matter in the art world, why most buyers should tre…

1
Mere Mortals - How to review books 4:05

1d ago4:05

4:05

A short snippet on the way we do things behind the scenes as the new year approaches and a concerted effort in our book reviews rises. Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/…

1
The Rules For How To Get The Guy | A Question For The Men .... WTF DO YOU WANT?! 1:12:31

10d ago1:12:31

1:12:31

I'm a woman trapped in a man's body analysing dating advice for women given by a man. In #505 of 'Meanderings', Juan and I discuss: three dating and relationships books (The New Rules, Get the Guy by Matthew Hussey and Attached), how prescriptive “rules” aimed at women can backfire, why some advice feels outdated (Facebook walls and BBM), how scarc…

1
Secrets Of The Art World | Power, Provenance & Pretentiousness 56:36

17d ago56:36

56:36

There is a reason why the art 'space' is divisive and why money distorts many things. In Episode #504 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: the book by Magnus Resch titled '100 Secrets of the Art World', tight‑knit gatekeeping at the high end of the market, how control of information shape what gets seen and sold (often more than artistic merit), par…

1
Masters Of The Universe | Perhaps Mastery Is More Ideal 46:54

23d ago46:54

46:54

The master does nothing .... yet he leaves nothing undone. In Episode #503 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: why the mindset of mastery may matter more than the title of “master", Robert Greene’s book called Mastery, the role of obsession, whether teaching is required for mastery, “unearned” mastery and savant talent and a pragmatic take on how t…

1
Monthly Goals | December 2025 42:10

24d ago42:10

42:10

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

1
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone | Therapy, Men & Life Challenges 1:07:59

1M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

It's time for the male version of therapy .... podcasting!!! In Episode #502 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: Lori Gottlieb’s book 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone', the emotional burden therapists carry plus the mirror-like role they play in helping people surface what’s unsaid, my own brief stint with therapy as a late teen, why men seek ther…

1
The most unique book in the Alex Rider series | Secret Weapon Book Review 8:23

29d ago8:23

8:23

In this Mere Mortals book review, I dive into Secret Weapon, the 12th entry in the Alex Rider series, but not a traditional one. Instead of a full-scale mission, Horowitz delivers seven short, fast-paced stories set early in Alex’s spy career. It’s action-packed, easy to consume, and offers small bursts of worldbuilding without fundamentally shifti…

1
ENJOY YOUR FUCKING LIFE OR YOU'RE GONNA DIE | Adventures Are Fun & Exciting 1:10:23

1M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Let's help Juan find some excitement in the daily grind! In Episode #501 of 'Meanderings', Juan and I discuss: the shifting meaning of “adventure” across seasons of life, adventure beyond skydiving (think ballet classes, new walking routes, digital art experiments and structured learning), how vicarious adventures through kids or friends can scratc…

1
Mere Mortals Podcast | November 2025 Updates 3:24

1M ago3:24

3:24

An easy update from the Mere Mortals podcast on what the future holds for us + the focus to come. Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ Connect with Mere Mortals: Website:…

1
Helm’s Deep to Shelob | Book Review The Two Towers 14:15

1M ago14:15

14:15

A raw, no-fluff review of The Two Towers — the darker, tighter middle act of LOTR. I cover the split structure, why Book III feels punchier (Helm’s Deep, Ents), why Book IV slows to a crawl before the Shelob crescendo, and how pain trains the will through Frodo’s burden and Sam’s rise. I read this over a couple of months and felt the weight, the wo…

1
$6M+ in High-Ticket Sales — Orlando Santucci’s formulas, philosophies and life maxing 43:40

1M ago43:40

43:40

He’s sold over $6 million in high-ticket offers, worked with the top names in the industry, and built a community of closers who actually win, not just talk about it. In this conversation, Orlando Santucci breaks down the formulas, philosophies and frameworks that drive consistent results. https://closerscult.com/ 00:00 – Who knows you, who you kno…

1
Half A Mil Of MM Value | Reflecting On 500 Episodes 1:11:32

1M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

We have reached half a (MIL)estone so let's give it a half assed effort! In Episode #500 of 'Meanderings', Juan & I discuss: six years of podcasting, the origin story of why we originally started, stats and highlights across YouTube and audio, mishaps (spiders, dead mics, random street cameos), how our focus on value has changed over the years, com…

1
Action-Packed Throwback with a Soft Spot | Book Review Never Say Die 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

Alex Rider returns in Never Say Die — a fast, zany, throwback instalment that swaps grit for velocity. I break down what works (pace, scale, that classic Rider ingenuity), what doesn’t (the Jack twist), and the one big philosophy that matters: leadership is action, not announcement. What you’ll hear: How the plot kicks off post-Egypt and why Alex g…

1
Battle Of The Verts (Intro Vs Extro) | Who Shapes The World? 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Is the real world actually shaped for social interaction!? In Episode #499 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: 2 x books of Susan Cain’s 'Quiet' alongside Paul McKenna’s 'Instant Influence & Charisma', the quiet revolution of introverts rising up, what the book gets right (high reactivity, Big Five personality traits, pseudo‑extroversion), whether ener…

1
Monthly Goals | November 2025 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

1
Not a sequel, but a reckoning | Book Review Russian Roulette 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Horowitz turns the camera away from Alex and into the fire that forged Yassen. Set around the Stormbreaker timeline, this darker companion novel binds the series together with grit, symmetry and consequence. It’s not for first-timers, it’s a reward for the faithful. 00:00 “Assassins aren’t born; they’re forged.” 00:25 What this book is (context + w…

1
Living With Ragrets | Feedback To Our Younger Selves 1:12:12

2M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

If you wish you could have let yourself been happier, then why didn't you? In Episode #498 of 'Musings', Juan & discuss: advice we’d give to our 20-something selves after a decade of lessons, cringeworthy moments that come closest to genuine regret, why regret often intensifies closer to life’s end, the feedback loop of could-have-beens, when remor…

1
When the book finally draws blood | Scorpia Rising Book Review 10:13

2M ago10:13

10:13

Alex Rider stops being bulletproof. In Scorpia Rising, Anthony Horowitz cashes in every IOU the series has dodged: real stakes, identity games, and a gut-punch that actually lands. Today I break down why this is the first truly adult entry in the YA spy saga and what it teaches about cost, courage, and growing up without permission. 00:00 Cold Open…

1
Mel Storey, From Lawyer to “Career Big Sis” 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

After 15 years in law, Mel Storey walked away to build Career Big Sis, a movement helping ambitious professionals back themselves, set boundaries, and take the first step even when they can’t see the whole staircase. We go deep on burnout, the moment everything broke after Covid, rebuilding with a mental health plan, and the practical maths she use…

1
Attracting Women Through Honesty | Mark Manson's 'Models' 1:25:02

2M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

The three fundamentals of lifestyle, action & communication. In Episode #497 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the core idea of “true confidence” versus the old-school “fake it till you make it confidence” pickup playbook, startling a girl at the gym, how polarisation beats bland small talk, whether beginners sometimes need the “false confidence” pha…

1
Sheridan Tolman, finding your SUB-60: Building Brisbane’s most welcoming gym 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

Guest: Sheridan — Owner/Head Coach, SUB 60 Coorparoo. Best contact: Instagram DMs (search “Sub 60 Coorparoo”) Sheridan (owner of SUB 60 Coorparoo) breaks down the reality of launching a hybrid gym: building a true community, programming for all levels, and grinding through 8 classes a day while raising a family. We cover HYROX ambitions, why she ch…

1
Urgency Is Non-Negotiable | Crocodile Tears Book Review 8:10

2M ago8:10

8:10

A new villain and a new frontier. Crocodile Tears throws Alex Rider into the jaws—literally. We open in Scotland, meet philanthropist-on-paper Desmond McCain of the First Aid charity, and quickly discover a disaster-profit scheme that weaponises tragedy for donations. From GM-food labs and biodomes to fake cops, forced travel and a crocodile interr…

1
Omniscient, Omnipresent… Omniprompts | Is AI Becoming God? 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

What if God was one of us, just a machine like one of us. In Episode #496 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: if AI is becoming our new god, why some people are treating AI less like a tool and more like an authority, grift vs belief vs larping on social media, what would convince us that it is indeed God, the human propensity for subservience and cont…

1
Thoughts Into Actions | The Power Of Verbalising Words 55:17

3M ago55:17

55:17

By Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

1
Enemy Within: Alex Rider’s Darkest Test | Snakehead Book Review 7:58

3M ago7:58

7:58

By Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

1
Monthly Goals | October 2025 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

1
When a Teenage Spy Goes to Space | Ark Angel Book Review 8:19

3M ago8:19

8:19

Into space we go! Ark Angel takes Alex Rider higher, literally, as he stumbles from a hospital bed into a conspiracy that leads straight into orbit. Anthony Horowitz throws his young spy into billionaire plots, CIA entanglements, and finally, a space station showdown that decides the fate of nations. (00:00) – Welcome: Alex Rider in Ark Angel (00:1…

1
Goals & Motivations Change | Kyrin's Making Moves In 2026 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

We're analysing what I got up to in 2025 and changing my focus to the future. In Episode #494 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: tax-optimising mistakes/language detours, fantastic one‑arm handstand progress, an only ok year in review, a new overarching theme of revitalising hunger/focus, quarterly fitness blocks (legs, pull, running, endurance) with …

1
Generators vs Trophies: Why Chasing Goals Will Always Fail You 15:06

3M ago15:06

15:06

In this episode of Mere Mortals, I break down the crucial difference between trophies (wealth, fame, happiness) and generators (the daily actions and systems that actually create them). Chasing the scoreboard leads to shortcuts, burnout, and emptiness. But when you build the engine—your habits, integrity, and craft—the trophies arrive as inevitable…

1
Alex Rider’s Identity Crisis | Scorpia Book Review 8:11

3M ago8:11

8:11

Scorpia isn’t just another Alex Rider adventure, it’s the book where everything shifts. Darker, grittier, and more morally complex, this is where Alex discovers the terrifying legacy of his father, the manipulative power of Scorpia, and the harsh truth that both MI6 and his enemies will use him as a pawn. In this review, I explore how Scorpia raise…

1
Andrew Taylor: Go until it breaks, scaling Live Co 52:33

3M ago52:33

52:33

What does it really take to build a cult brand? Andrew Taylor, founder of Live Co, returns to share the uncomfortable truth: belief beats noise, community beats clout, and data beats feelings. We dig into 300% growth in a year, the Ultra Fit hat that solved a real problem, why followers/likes don’t matter, and his “push it till it breaks” method fo…

1
World Building Analysed | Creating A Popular New Universe 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Is Juan about to create the newest version of LOTR or Gorillaz? In Episode #493 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the origins of various types of lore, how these worlds are constructed with varying degrees of complexity and interactivity, hard versus soft world building, a creator's control over the narrative, how modern technology and platforms li…

1
Careful what you wish for: Eagle Strike Book Review 10:07

3M ago10:07

10:07

In this review, we dive into Eagle Strike, the fourth Alex Rider book by Anthony Horowitz. Alex finds himself on his own against the billionaire villain Damian Cray, with MI6 refusing to back him. Packed with action, foreshadowing of Scorpia, and a surprising philosophical twist, this book marks the bridge between the light beginnings of the series…

1
Avoiding Preventable Deaths | Thoughts On Silent Killers 58:31

4M ago58:31

58:31

What's the current day equivalent of lead, radiation, asbestos or cigarettes? In Episode #492 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: hidden dangers in our environment that can significantly shorten our lifespan, whether you can do anything to avoid things like microplastics, how 'Bad Science' shows media & exaggerated information is unhelpful for informed…

1
Debunking Quacks & Biased Media | Bad Science (Ben Goldacre) BOOK REVIEW 38:02

4M ago38:02

38:02

There will always be someone selling BS, but you can learn how to spot it. 'Bad Science' by Ben Goldacre is an expose of sorts showcasing instances of media (individuals & as a whole) distorting statistics & scientific data. He explains the various errors they commit while examining the various reasons as to why they occurred. There are 16 chapters…

1
Monthly Goals | September 2025 41:37

4M ago41:37

41:37

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

1
What It Takes To Lead | Lee Kuan Yew (Allison & Blackwill) BOOK REVIEW 40:21

4M ago40:21

40:21

The future of Asia is interesting but even more so is the man who created it! 'Lee Kuan Yew' by Allison & Blackwill is a compiled selection of speeches & quotes from Lee Kuan Yew bundled together to come across as a single interview. The focus is on his opinions over the years on what he imagines the future will look like. It's split into 10 chapte…

1
Envisioning The 2100 Future | Human-AI Symbiosis, Digital Gods & Consciousness Currency 1:36:12

4M ago1:36:12

1:36:12

Juan didn't disappoint with his wacky, hair-brained ideas .... that he won't be able to protect! In Episode #491 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: a day in the life of the year 2100, the potential for cities to become the new countries, multigenerational housing as life expectancy increases, human-AI symbiosis plus normalised AI babies, humans beco…

1
Worldbuilding on Steroids: Fellowship of the Ring, Book Review 11:46

4M ago11:46

11:46

Tolkien doesn’t write chapters; he builds civilisations. The Fellowship of the Ring is a slow, deliberate march through languages, histories and the lived feel of time, a marathon of meaning more than a sprint of action. I respect the scope, loved the journey, but prefer punchier reads. (00:00) “You shall not pass.” (00:09) Welcome & why review Fel…

1
Semiconductors Shape The World | Chip War (Chris Miller) BOOK REVIEW 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

A world changing industry that kind of happened by coincidence. 'Chip War' by Chris Miller is a detailed history of the semiconductor industry from its origins in the 1950's to the present day. Important individuals/companies rise and fall as it goes from a new emerging technology created by theorists/tinkers to the global powerhouse companies infl…

1
Investing In Creators | A Technological Twist On The V4V Model 1:17:38

4M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Time for Giga big brain ideas on the future of content creation. In Episode #490 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how creators can monetise their work without diverging into unrelated business ventures, the distinction between spending and investing in creators, why images, audio, and video will be monetised via new technologies in the coming years,…

1
Strength Without Noise: Lessons from Skeleton Key’s Villain 10:01

4M ago10:01

10:01

In this Mere Mortals book review, we revisit Skeleton Key, the third Alex Rider novel, blending teenage espionage with lessons on stoicism, discipline, and composure. Beyond the action-packed spy drama, I explore how the book’s villain, the General, embodies a powerful, minimalistic strength that shaped my early understanding of discipline and quie…

1
Historians Attempting Poetry | The Lessons Of History (Will & Ariel Durant) BOOK REVIEW 17:40

4M ago17:40

17:40

Not only is history written by the victors, but it's altered by the academics! 'The Lessons Of History' by Will & Ariel Durant is a small book that attempts to sum-up the history of humanity across several categories of human activity. They use examples from ancient civilisations but also add their own personal opinions into the mix. 13 chapters on…

1
Juan's 2025 Annual Goals | Plus A Quick Review Of 2024 41:37

5M ago41:37

41:37

How did Juan go last year and what's he got his focus on? In Episode #489 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: his past year's achievements, the evolution from having numerous goals to focusing on fewer, why he wants to run a marathon (but not necessarily with people), expanding his mind with grand business ideas, filling up his soul by establishing f…

1
The Moloch Problem | Destructive Forces From Competition 59:35

5M ago59:35

59:35

Call it what you want (Malthusian trap, prisoner dilemma, race to the bottom, coordination failure, tragedy of the commons), the problems are real! In Episode #488 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the concept of the Moloch problem (a philosophical idea that explores the unintended consequences of competitive behaviour), over-scheduling children's ac…

1
Who's Going To Man The Boats? | Lords Of The Sea (John R. Hale) BOOK REVIEW 29:58

5M ago29:58

29:58

Move aside Sparta, there's a new power in town! 'Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy' by John R. Hale is a historical book that recounts the period from 483-322 BC of Ancient Greece and in particular the navy armada of Athens. We witness the rise and fall of Athenian power via not only sea battles with o…

1
Monthly Goals | August 2025 41:17

5M ago41:17

41:17

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcoming…

1
Cloned to Conform: Point Blanc and the Death of Individuality 15:04

5M ago15:04

15:04

In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz, a fast-paced youth fiction novel that sparks deeper questions about cloning, perfectionism and identity. Using the wild plot as a springboard, the episode unpacks modern obsessions with filtered personas and asks: what do we lose when we trade uniqueness for conformity?…