Best Farnam Street Podcasts (2025)

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

3d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a bu…

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#224 Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier 2:11:14

12d ago2:11:14

2:11:14

What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of modern AI? A 2-hour long masterclass that you don’t want to miss. Bret Taylor, current chairman of OpenAI, unpacks why AI is transforming software engineering forever, how founders can survive acquisition (he’s done it twice), and why the true bottleneck…

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#223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada 1:23:27

10d ago1:23:27

1:23:27

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy,…

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260 Anthony Vennare, Building a Fitness Media & Technology Company the Right Way 35:04

13d ago35:04

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I love meeting people who beat the odds. Anthony Vennare was supposed to be a “dumb jock”. He wasn’t supposed to open a gym and find profitability within 2 months. He wasn’t supposed to raise millions of dollars to get more people working out. He wasn’t supposed to sign deals with massive healthcare companies and turn the world of digital content w…

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Amy Ard: Motherhood Beyond Bars Helps Incarcerated Moms and Their Innocent Babies 49:17

15d ago49:17

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Each year, thousands of women give birth while in jail or prison. What happens to them, and their babies? Amy Ard had been working as a doula (a caregiver for labor and delivery) for decades when she saw a prisoner who was in the hospital to give birth. Amy also saw a set of handcuffs hanging from a gurney, which said so much about the start of tha…

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#222 Outliers: Cornelius Vanderbilt — The First Tycoon 1:24:31

19d ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn't just compete—he dominated; and didn’t just dominate one industry—he conquered three: ferries, steamships, and railroads. He understood that power lay in cont…

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#221 Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability 1:20:54

22d ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management. At the core of Brookfield's strategy is a disciplined focus on downside protection that has delivered 19% annualized returns over 30 years. Flatt identifies three major tre…

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#220 Outliers: James Dyson — Against the Odds 1:12:42

30d ago1:12:42

1:12:42

How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into possibility, failure into discovery, and frustration into revolution. Dyson didn’t just build a better vacuum; he redefined a whole industry. Facing thousands of failed prototypes, crushing financial setbacks, and a dismissive industry that insisted a su…

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#219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing 2:12:51

1M ago2:12:51

2:12:51

Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expect their partners to read their minds. Then they wonder why relationships don’t last. Logan Ury thinks about dating differently. As the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, she’s spent years studying what actually makes relationships work. Her …

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Allie Amoroso and ROSE Women’s Foundation: The Path Out of Poverty 45:27

1M ago45:27

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Alle Amoroso is the founder of ROSE Women’s Foundation, which helps impoverished women in Kenya learn how to launch and run small businesses. To date, the organization has launched more than 3,500 businesses — and lifted thousands of people out of poverty. Allie shares: The awakening that led her to quit her dream life of venture capital and startu…

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#218 Outliers: Estée Lauder — A Success Story 1:21:48

1M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Most people hear "Estée Lauder" and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real story isn’t just about makeup—it’s about a woman being an unstoppable force. Estée Lauder didn’t just build a beauty brand; she rewrote the rules of an industry. She turned rejection into fuel, defied industry gatekeepers, and transformed a homemade f…

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#217 Josh Wolfe: Human Advantage in the World of AI 2:02:28

2M ago2:02:28

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While Silicon Valley chases unicorns, Josh Wolfe hunts for something far more elusive: scientific breakthroughs that could change civilization. As co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, he's looking for the kind of science that turns impossible into inevitable. Josh doesn’t just invest in the future—he sees it coming before almost anyone e…

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577 Why China won’t Invade Taiwan 44:26

2M ago44:26

44:26

In this episode, Aaron Watson speaks with Dale Copeland about the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Dale Copeland, a professor at the University of Virginia, specializes in trade, war, and economic interdependence. Known for his theory of trade expectations, he explores how future trade expectations shape war and peace, challenging conven…

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576 Understanding India's Role in Global Geopolitics 48:12

2M ago48:12

48:12

Akshar Patel is the founder of The Emissary, a media platform that explores India's history, politics, and societal dynamics. He aims to provide nuanced insights into topics like caste, Hindutva, and economic growth, highlighting India's conservative social fabric and rapid economic rise. Patel has been featured on various podcasts discussing India…

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#216 Outliers: Andrew Mellon – America’s Secret Banker 1:18:47

2M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

He was the strangest titan America ever produced: a whisper-quiet banker who turned systematic thinking into a superpower, building an industrial empire while barely raising his voice above a murmur. Andrew Mellon's story isn't just about money—it's about how patience, observation, and positioning can create more wealth than charisma ever could. Bu…

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#215 David Heacock: Managing and Marketing a $250M Business 2:04:30

2M ago2:04:30

2:04:30

Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episode, David Heacock shows you how he turned a basic product into a $250M empire. At 29, he left Wall Street to bet on air filters. That bet transformed into Filterbuy, now a $250 million direct-to-consumer manufacturer serving more than 7 million custo…

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Tom Bodett, Voice of Motel 6 and Founder of HatchSpace: The Antidote to a Divided World 46:55

2M ago46:55

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Tom is the spokesperson behind Motel 6’s TV and radio spots and their famous tagline: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” His latest idea, HatchSpace, might be exactly what our world needs right now. After all, Tom is more than a great baritone. He’s lived a fascinating life — and now he’s giving back in an excellent way. In today’s episode, Tom sh…

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

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#219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing 2:12:51

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#217 Josh Wolfe: Human Advantage in the World of AI 2:02:28

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577 Why China won’t Invade Taiwan 44:26

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576 Understanding India's Role in Global Geopolitics 48:12

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#216 Outliers: Andrew Mellon – America’s Secret Banker 1:18:47

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#215 David Heacock: Managing and Marketing a $250M Business 2:04:30

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Tom Bodett, Voice of Motel 6 and Founder of HatchSpace: The Antidote to a Divided World 46:55