Best Ben Wilson Qcode Podcasts (2025)

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Ernest Shackleton (Remastered) 1:09:45

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Description This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ernest Shackleton and the impossible challenges he faced at the edge of the world. Through his failures, decisions, and unbreakable resolve, we uncover timeless lessons on leadership under extreme pressure. 00:00 The Endurance's Final Moments 02:19 Introduction to Ernest Shackleton 05:32 T…

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Cleopatra (Part 2) 1:03:57

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The latter half of Cleopatra's life, from the death of Caesar until her own death. 00:00 Cleopatra's Fall from Power 04:15 Meeting Mark Antony 11:00 Cleopatra and Antony's Alliance 21:40 The Birth of a New Dynasty 29:00 The Donations of Alexandria 35:00 The Final Civil War of the Roman Republic 38:00 The Battle of Actium 43:00 The Aftermath of Acti…

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Cleopatra (Part 1) 57:52

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Cleopatra took over a kingdom, expanded it, captured the heart of the world's most powerful man, and lived one of the most iconic and controversial lives of all time. On this episode, we explore how she did it. 00:00 Caesar's Egyptian Dilemma 02:40 Introduction to Cleopatra 04:30 Cleopatra's Early Life and Education 14:40 Cleopatra's Rise to Power …

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Lee Kuan Yew (Video Version) 1:16:39

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Lee Kuan Yew took a crowded, dirty, poor port town, and turned it into one of the world's great cities. How was he able to lead such an incredible transformation of Singapore? 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Early Life and Education 12:00 The Japanese Occupation and Its Impact 17:30 Post-War Singapore and the Road to Independence 24:45 The People's Action…

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Zero to One 1:02:22

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Thoughts on Peter Thiel's Zero to One. ----- 00:00 Why this episode 05:15 Horizontal vs. Vertical Progress 09:19 The Importance of Startups and Monopolies 23:33 Definite Optimism vs. Indefinite Optimism 37:10 Power Laws and Their Impact 45:58 The Importance of Company Foundations 46:51 Building a Strong Company Culture 50:47 The Role of Vision 51:4…

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Nietzsche and Eternal Recurrence (Part 3) 46:50

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This episode explores Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy on how to live a life worthy of eternity. It delves into Nietzsche's concept of eternal recurrence, where one's life would have to be lived over and over again, and asks if such a life would be fulfilling and self-justifying. 00:00 Introduction: Measuring a Good Life 03:30 Eternal Recurrence: T…

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Nietzsche and the Superhuman (Part 2) 1:18:03

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Nietzsche and the Death of God (Part 1) 58:01

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This episode covers the first half of Friedrich Nietzsche's life, his concept "the death of God" and master vs slave morality. 00:00 - Nietzsche's Radical Philosophy 01:20- The Life of Friedrich Nietzsche: Early Years 04:00 - Nietzsche's Academic Journey 08:30 - The Influence of Schopenhauer and Wagner 18:30 - Nietzsche's First Major Work: The Birt…

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Arminius: The Man Who Defeated Rome 50:16

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For centuries, Rome grew unchecked, until one man was able to reverse their fortunes, and free his country. On this episode, we take a look at the story of Arminius, and what it teaches us about how to overcome an unstoppable force. 00:00 Battle of the Teutoburg Forest 03:00 Introduction to Arminius 05:40 Understanding the Germanic Tribes 13:00 Arm…

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Roger Federer 1:10:57

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Is Roger Federer the greatest tennis player of all time? Despite not being the winningest player, many people make exactly that argument. What is it about Federer that inspires such admiration, and why can he rightly be called the greatest of all time? 00:00 Introduction: The Enigma of Roger Federer 01:00 Federer's Unique Playfulness 03:45 Early Li…

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Lord of the Rings 4:22:11

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Scipio Africanus (with Alex Petkas) 1:09:58

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Alex Petkas joins to discuss the great Roman general Scipio Africanus, his relationship with Hannibal, his strategic military victories, and his legacy. 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcement 03:00 Scipio's Background 12:30 The Capture of New Carthage 19:30 Political Maneuvering and the Road to Consul 26:30 The North African Campaign 37:30 The…

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Joan of Arc 1:22:20

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How Joan of Arc went from a small peasant girl to determining the fate of nations, and what it tells us about the power of belief. 0:00 Was Joan a visionary of a schizophrenic? 03:00 Setting the Stage: France in Turmoil 07:00 The English Invasion and the Battle of Agincourt 21: The Siege of Orleans 28:16 Joan's Audacious Letter to the King of Engla…

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Thomas Jefferson (Part 2) 55:30

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Jefferson rebounds from his disastrous and governorship and personal loss to create a political legacy that would define a nation. 00:00 Introduction and Recap 02:30 Jefferson's Role as Ambassador to France 08:00 Jefferson's Return and Political Feuds 15:50 The Formation of Political Parties 23:55 Jefferson's Vice Presidency and Media Strategy 27:4…

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Thomas Jefferson (Part 1) 52:56

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How did Thomas Jefferson overcome failure after failure to become the most significant politician of the early American Republic? On this episode we examine his habits, tactics, approach, and life up until his service in the Washington administration. 00:00 The Misunderstood President: Thomas Jefferson's Early Failures 02:15 Introduction 04:45 Jeff…

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Rome's Revenge: Hannibal Part 2 1:11:42

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Hannibal Barca was Rome's greatest enemy. What was it about his strategies and leadership style that allowed him to haunt Romans' nightmares for centuries?00:00 Introduction to Hannibal's Legendary Campaign01:40 Sponsor Message: Gains in Bulk02:20 Setting the Stage: Hannibal's Underdog Strategy03:15 Hannibal's Arrival in Italy and Initial Tactics09…

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The Rise of Hannibal (Part 1) 1:03:05

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Hannibal Barca was Rome's greatest enemy. What was it about his strategies and leadership style that allowed him to haunt Romans' nightmares for centuries?00:00 Hannibal's Blood Oath02:00 Why Hannibal?05:45 Carthage - A Brief History17:30 The Making of Hannibal28:35 The Rise of Hannibal as a Military Leader31:45 Hannibal's Early Conquests in Spain3…