Best Alex Nguyen Podcasts (2025)

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Building the internet’s next infrastructure layer | Cloudflare's Brendan Irvine-Broque 53:34

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is evolving beyond local developer experiments and into the secure, remote infrastructure that will power the next generation of the internet. Brendan Irvine-Broque, Director of Product at Cloudflare, joins us to share a roadmap for this future. He explains how Cloudflare's "customer zero" philosophy of dogfooding t…

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Dietary Diversity or Carnivore: Which Fuels Better Health, Longevity, and Performance? Dr. Shawn Baker & Joel Greene Debate 1:11:20

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In this episode we dive into a hotly debated topic: should you eat meat or not? Ben is joined by two powerhouse guests with decades of experience in nutrition and health—Dr. Shawn Baker, best-selling author of The Carnivore Diet and leading carnivore advocate, and Joel Greene, creator of The Immunity Code and champion of dietary diversity. In this …

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811: Does This Taste Funny with Stephen and Evie McGee Colbert and Taste in Music with Alex Bleeker and Luke Pyenson 49:55

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This week, we sit down with Evie McGee Colbert to talk about her latest book, co-authored with her husband, Stephen Colbert. She tells us about the dynamics in her family’s kitchen, the joys and challenges of cooking together during the pandemic, Charleston food traditions, and we take a listener question from one special caller! Evie’s latest book…

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Paper Mills, Peer Review Problems, P-Hacking & Everything Else BROKEN About Modern Science & Research Journals, With Emily Kaplan 1:00:19

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In this episode, Emily Kaplan—co-founder of the Broken Science Initiative (BSI)—pulls back the curtain on systemic flaws undermining modern research. From manipulated data in high-impact journals to misuse of peer review and statistical tools like p-values, Emily reveals how corruption and misconduct shape medicine, including the infamous Alzheimer…

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Making tech literacy irrelevant | Infactory’s Ken Kocienda 54:21

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What do you learn after spending 15 years at Apple and demoing your work directly to Steve Jobs? Ken Kocienda, Co-founder of Infactory AI and author of Creative Selection, joins us to share the answer. As a former Principal Engineer at Apple who helped create the iPhone keyboard and autocorrect, Ken discusses his incredible journey from a history m…

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Could This Be The World's Most POWERFUL Self-Quantification Device?! (& Is It Even Safe Or Accurate?) With Whoop's Will Ahmed 59:55

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In this fascinating episode with Will Ahmed, founder of WHOOP (you can click here to get 1 month free on your membership), you’ll get to discover how his company is redefining health tracking through continuous 24/7 physiological monitoring, actionable coaching, and innovations like ECG readings and noninvasive blood pressure insights. Will Ahmed i…

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834: Fall Cooking and Bitter Flavors with Genevieve Ko and Alexina Anatole 50:16

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This week, we’re diving into fall cooking and the beauty of bitter flavors. First, Genevieve Ko, deputy editor at New York Times Cooking, joins Francis to take your fall cooking questions. From freezing smart to cabbage makeovers, Genevieve shares practical advice for making the most of fresh produce and tackling leftovers. She also shares the NYT …

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Can ADHD and Dyslexia REALLY Be Cured with Vision Training? How Retraining the Eye-Brain Connection Transforms Reading, Focus, Concussion Recovery & Peak Performance — with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum 1:06:05

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In this episode with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, you'll get to explore how hidden vision problems often masquerade as dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD—and how his vision therapy retrains the eye-brain connection to transform reading, focus, coordination, and even recovery from concussions. You'll also discover how his testing and training methods, from intensives t…

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Why enterprise AI lives or dies on applied research | Contextual AI’s Elizabeth Lingg 54:12

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What does it take to transform a brilliant AI model from a research paper into a product customers can rely on? We're joined by Elizabeth Lingg, Director of Applied Research at Contextual AI (the team behind RAG), to explore the immense challenge of bridging the gap between the lab and the real world. Drawing on her impressive career at Microsoft, …

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Is This Like Drinking HUNDREDS of Bottles Of Hydrogen In A Single Sitting? The Massive Antioxidant Benefits of Inhaling Hydrogen, With Dr. Tyler LeBaron & Alex Tarnava. 1:00:32

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Tyler W. LeBaron, MSc, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Molecular Hydrogen Institute. With a background in biochemistry, physiology, and exercise science, he teaches exercise physiology and chemistry labs at Southern Utah University as an adjunct instructor. He interned at Nagoya University in Japan's Department of Neur…

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Episode 116: Weird Era feat. Amie Barrodale 33:38

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About Amie Barrodale: Amie Barrodale’s stories and essays have appeared in The Paris Review, Harper’s Magazine, and other publications. In 2012 she was awarded The Paris Review’s Plimpton Prize for Fiction for her story “William Wei.” She is the author of You Are Having a Good Time: Stories. About Trip: A woman embarks on an odyssey through the aft…

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810: Đặc Biệt with Nini Nguyen and The Authentic Ukrainian Kitchen with Yevhen Klopotenko 50:16

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This week, we talk with two incredible chefs about their culinary connections to their homes. First, chef Nini Nguyen talks about growing up in New Orleans and her connection to her tight-knit Vietnamese community. She shares the delicious Vietnamese foods she grew up eating and talks about how that upbringing shapes her cooking today, Nini is the …

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Low-Carb Vs. High-Carb Battle — What's BETTER For Your Health & Metabolism: Fats or Sugar? with Dr. Eric Westman and Jay Feldman 1:06:24

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Jay Feldman is a health coach, independent health researcher, and the host of The Energy Balance Podcast. With degrees in neuroscience and exercise physiology from the University of Miami, he chose not to pursue medical school after realizing conventional medicine often fails to address the root causes of common health issues. After exploring both …

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Alex Goldovsky's Path to Success 44:52

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From Corporate to Entrepreneurship: Alex Kutsishin's Journey and Insights on AI, Real Estate, and Debt Markets Alex Goldovsky shares his journey from selling jeans in the USSR to making $120,000 a year in corporate America, and eventually transitioning to a successful entrepreneur in the real estate and AI sectors. Alex describes how a visit to a R…

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Your AI demo is a lie (and how to make it real) | Arcade’s Alex Salazar 1:01:58

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AI that talks is easy, but AI that acts securely is where everything breaks down. We're joined by Alex Salazar, CEO of Arcade, to confront the massive and often underestimated gap between a flashy AI demo and a production-ready system. Drawing from his team's own pivot from building agents to building the tools that secure them, he explains why a w…

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Could This “Bible Secret” Be The Cure For Cancer? The WISEST Meal In The World, Pork & Shellfish Confusion & Much More With Jordan Rubin 1:06:16

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In this episode with repeat guest Jordan Rubin, you’ll uncover a holistic plan for building strength, health, and longevity from one of the world’s most recognized natural health experts. Jordan shares how his family tradition of reciting Psalm 91 and insights from his new book, The Biblio Diet, reveal timeless biblical wisdom for vibrant living. H…

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Episode 115: Weird Era feat. Vincenzo Latronico 44:22

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About Vincenzo Latronico: Born in Rome, Vincenzo Latronico studied philosophy at the University of Milan and has since published numerous books in Italian, including The Conspiracy of Doves and Gymnastics and Revolution. In addition to his own writing, he has also translated the work of many writers into Italian including work by George Orwell, Osc…

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833: Salsa, Sauces & Sides with Rick Martínez and Sunny Lee 49:22

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we’re turning peak-season produce into bold, flavorful dishes. First, we talk with Rick Martínez, author of Salsa Daddy: Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking, about transforming simple ingredients – think tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chilis – into salsas that sing. …

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This FASCINATING Molecule Originally Boosted Muscle & Endurance But Is Now Being Shown To Reverse Immune Aging?! Urolithin A With Dr. Anurag Singh 51:02

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Anurag Singh is currently Chief Medical Officer at Timeline that develops next generation advanced nutritional and skincare products targeting improvements in mitochondrial and cellular health. With a M.D. in internal medicine and a Ph.D. in immunology, his experience includes work for top consumer health (Nestlé, Nestlé Health Science) and startup…

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The future of the terminal is not a terminal | Warp’s Zach Lloyd 57:32

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For decades, the command line has been a developer's staple. But what if its future isn't to be a better terminal, but something else entirely? We're joined by Zach Lloyd, co-founder of Warp, to discuss this groundbreaking shift in developer tooling, sharing his bold vision that the future for developers is neither the IDE nor the terminal, but a n…

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Ben's Best Friend Caleb On Using Your Hair To Test Your Health?! The Era of AI Clone Coaches, MAGICAL(?) Honey, Weighted Vests & More! 1:05:47

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In this episode with Caleb Applegate, you’ll step into the cutting edge of health, technology, and community-building as we dive into LIFE Network—the company we co-founded to transform how people connect over wellness. You’ll get an insider’s look at the newly upgraded app, designed to enrich your health journey while cutting through the clutter a…

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736: Summer Cooking with Carla Lalli Music 50:15

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This week, we're talking about summer cooking and how to stay cool in the heat. Carla Lalli Music joins us to talk about her favorite indoor cooking tips for ribs and takes your cooking questions. Carla is the host of Carla's Cooking Show on Patreon, and her most recent book is Where Cooking Begins. Then, we check in with Khushbu Shah, Food & Wine'…

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Should YOU Carry A Gun & Knife To Protect Yourself? Self-Defense & Protection 101 With Navy SEAL Turned Preparedness Expert Bill Rapier. 1:01:27

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In this powerful conversation with Bill Rapier, you’ll discover both the practical and philosophical sides of self-defense, preparedness, and living with vigilance and intention. Bill—a former Navy SEAL and founder of Amtac Shooting—shares not only his deep expertise in firearms, blades, and integrated combatives, but also the mindset that will hel…

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Urban Meyer: The Relentless Blueprint for Winning at the Highest Level 50:56

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This episode is about power, clarity, and relentless standards—straight from one of the most dominant minds in college football history. Today, Coach Urban Meyer goes live. He’s the three‑time national championship-winning architect behind powerhouse programs at Florida and Ohio State, boasting a jaw‑dropping 187–32 college coaching record and rank…

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Forget vibe coding. Say hello to vibe entrepreneurship. | Shopify’s Andrew McNamara 42:43

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First, there was vibe coding. Now, get ready for "vibe entrepreneurship." Andrew McNamara, Director of Applied Machine Learning at Shopify, joins us to explain how his team is making this new era of business a reality. He shares the vision behind Shopify Sidekick, an AI co-founder designed to empower merchants by acting as their on-demand e-commerc…

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832: Back-to-School Cooking with Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld 50:19

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This week, we’re taking the stress out of back-to-school cooking with food that’s fast, fun, and full of flavor. First, we talk with Peter J. Kim, author of Instant Ramen Kitchen, about transforming those humble packets you associate with college kids into surprisingly elegant meals. Peter shares why instant ramen deserves a spot in your pantry and…

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Why Your Peptides Might Be Dangerous (& Where To Get CLEAN Peptides), How Women Should Eat, Supplement & Train Differently Than Men, & More With Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen 1:09:27

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In this fascinating episode, Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen guides you through the latest science on female longevity, metabolic health, and strategies for healthy aging. You’ll get to discover why so many of the health and nutrition recommendations you hear might not actually be tailored to women’s unique needs—especially when it comes to hormones, me…

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6 Hours Of Sleep Per Night Is OK??? Plus How To Sleep Like A Caveman (Wisdom From Our Ancestors For A Better Night's Sleep!) With Dr. Merijn van de Laar 1:02:36

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I’m always on the lookout for a good book on sleep, and I recently read one of the better titles I’ve found in the past few years: How to Sleep Like a Caveman: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Night's Rest—Based on the Evolutionary Science of Sleep from Saber-Toothed Tigers to Modern Insomnia. Written by today’s podcast guest, Dr. Merijn van de Laar, on…

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You can't have AI without DevOps | GitHub’s Martin Woodward 57:36

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The single biggest predictor of success with AI isn't the model you choose, it's the DevOps culture you've already built. Martin Woodward, VP of Developer Relations at GitHub - and the sixth person to ever use Copilot - joins us to explain why this surprising insight is key to the new era of autonomous coding agents. He traces the evolution of GitH…

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A “Hack” For Making Ultraprocessed Foods Less Unhealthy, Eating “Wild Foods,” What Sports Make You Smarter (And Increase Longevity) & More: Solosode #493 30:18

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In this fascinating solosode, you'll receive a range of practical hacks and cutting-edge research to elevate your health, fitness, and mental performance. The episode kicks off with an unexpected experiment featuring retatrutide—a triple-action peptide that targets multiple hunger and metabolism pathways. You'll explore the nuances of microdosing r…

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809: SalviSoul with Karla T. Vasquez and The Food of Southern Thailand with Austin Bush 50:19

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This week, we talk about cuisines from opposite ends of the world. We start by diving into the first, traditionally-published cookbook about Salvadorian cuisine with Karla T. Vasquez. She collected traditional recipes and techniques while documenting stories from the hands that made the dishes. Karla is the author of The SalviSoul Cookbook: Salvado…

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Are Tanning Beds Safe, The CRAZY Future Of Red Light Therapy & The "Sun Sandwich" concept, Robot Massages, Korean Face Masks & More With Kris Sweeting. 1:02:20

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In this episode, you’ll get to explore the fascinating world of photobiomodulation and cutting-edge light therapy with one of its true innovators, Kris Sweeting. You'll dive deep into the science, application, and surprising real-world stories behind the red, UVA, and UVB light devices that are making waves in health, wellness, and even the celebri…

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The Way Up, Episode 6 - Nixta Taqueria 23:06

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They fed neighbors during a storm — and ended up winning a James Beard Award. In this episode of The Way Up, Guy Raz meets Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, the couple behind Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Texas. What started with resilience in the face of disaster became a nationally acclaimed restaurant with a mission rooted in community, creativity, an…

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The art of letting go as a manager | Transcend’s Minh Nguyen 42:50

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What's the hardest habit for a top engineer to unlearn in a leadership role? For Minh Nguyen, VP of Engineering at Transcend, it was breaking the "I'll do it myself" mentality. In this episode, she shares her impressive journey from individual contributor to VP at the same high-growth startup, offering a rare and honest look at this challenging tra…

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Everything You Need To Know About the “Futuristic Detox Sauna” Stacking Ozone, PEMF, Microcurrents & MORE (This Is NEXT-LEVEL!), With HOCATT Inventor André Smith 1:03:21

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In this episode with André Smith, you'll get to explore the journey behind one of the most intriguing wellness technologies of our time: the HOCATT. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to sit inside a futuristic “sauna” that does much more than just make you sweat—think ozone therapy, PEMF, frequency microcurrents, carbonic acid, and far …