Best You Re Scaring Us Podcasts (2025)

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What I Learned in 2025 59:10

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15h ago59:10

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I answer your questions on the year’s political lessons, the struggles of young men and handling heat on the show. The end-of-year Ask Me Anything episode has become a tradition on the show. So as 2025 comes to a close, I’m joined by Claire Gordon, the show’s executive producer, to answer your questions about an eventful year — how my thinking on t…

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251. [Re-Release] Don't Skip This Step: The Secret To Building A Solo Business You'll Love 12:13

1d ago12:13

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If you’re ready to create a business that supports your life instead of running it, this is the episode you need. Carly and Joe dive into Step Zero of the Solopreneur Success Cycle: Defining Your Goals, and spoiler alert: it’s way deeper than “make money” or “gain freedom.” You’ll learn how to uncover your true why, build goals that actually guide …

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250. Optimize Your Odds: The Science of Actually Reaching Your Goals 32:00

3d ago32:00

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Okay friends, buckle up, because today’s episode is one of those “wait… why has no one explained success like THIS before?” moments. We’re talking with Kyle Austin Young who breaks down success not as a magical personality trait, but as something you can literally math your way into. Kyle takes us into the world of probability hacking, a shockingly…

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Interesting Times: She Exposed Epstein and Shares MAGA’s Anger 59:13

3d ago59:13

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My colleague Ross Douthat talks to the journalist who exposed Jeffrey Epstein. This episode of “Interesting Times,” with the Miami Herald investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, came out back in July. But since Epstein has very much stayed in the news, I wanted to share it now. The conversation is such a fascinating and helpful explainer of the wh…

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8 Social Media Mistakes That'll Ruin Your Holidays—And How to Avoid Them (Re-release) 40:35

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Send us a Text! The holidays bring out the best in us—and sometimes the absolute worst on social media. Gift bragging, family drama aired publicly, political hot takes that start comment wars... we've all seen it (or been guilty of it). This week we're breaking down 8 types of posts to skip this season and why they matter more than you think. And f…

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A Strange European Christmas Ritual! 55:23

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I also fill you in on my Thanksgiving in Rochelle, my love of Death By Lightning, and I’ve got some BIG thoughts on some recent customer service experiences. Plus we cover The Tribune from Rhonda and hit the week’s Holi-Days like Bathtub Party Day! Premium Subscribers can stick around after the theme for my song of the week and also don’t forget to…

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ReThinking: Building confidence with mentalist Oz Pearlman 32:50

3d ago32:50

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Oz Pearlman has been called the World’s Greatest Mentalist—he’s performed for some of the world’s top celebrities and made it to the finals on America’s Got Talent. In this episode, Oz joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to show off his tricks and discuss the real skills behind his rise to success. The two reflect on Oz’s time working on Wall Street…

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249. You Built It…Now You’re Scared to Share It? Let’s Fix That. 9:54

8d ago9:54

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You know that electric rush when you finally build the business you’ve been dreaming about? And then, right as you’re about to tell people… you freeze? In this episode, Carly and Joe dive into one of the least discussed but most universal solopreneur struggles: the fear of actually putting yourself out there. Why do so many solopreneurs, yes, even …

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Top 10 Movies with Bagpipes! 46:01

10d ago46:01

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And I tell you about my weekend in Indiana, Kinanesgiving, before reading your emails, and we cover The Tribune with Rhonda! Plus I have a huge soda water issue at the airport and we hit the Holi-Days like Spitesgiving! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for artwork, Bobby TBD for theme mus…

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248. AI Funnels, Printables & Passive Income…But Without the Scams 21:50

10d ago21:50

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If you’ve been getting hammered with “AI income hacks” on Instagram and TikTok, you are not alone. Carly has been targeted so aggressively that she’s starting to suspect her phone can hear her thoughts, so today, she and Joe sit down with Becky Beach, a solopreneur who actually does this stuff successfully. From AI-powered funnels to Instagram chat…

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Best Of: The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives 1:15:26

10d ago1:15:26

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The holidays are an unusually social time, filled with parties and family get-togethers. But for most of the year, we feel isolated and unsatisfied with our social lives. Our society isn’t structured to support connection year-round. So it’s an apt time to re-air this episode — a conversation with the writer Sheila Liming about rediscovering the lo…

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18 Thanksgiving Fun Facts You'll Actually Want to Share 41:37

11d ago41:37

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Send us a Text! Thanksgiving is full of stories we think we know—but how much is actually true? Was the first Thanksgiving really just Pilgrims and turkey? Why do we pardon turkeys? And why do plumbers dread Black Friday more than any other day of the year? We're trading myths for facts and turning Thanksgiving trivia into stories you'll actually w…

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ReThinking: Why are people acting like everything’s fine? with Rahaf Harfoush 41:21

10d ago41:21

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In our rapidly changing world, it might make you feel crazy to look around and see others going about life as usual. There’s actually a term for this phenomenon: hypernormalization. In this episode, Adam talks with Rahaf Harfoush, a digital anthropologist and expert on toxic productivity culture, about the immense pressures of living through “unpre…

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Fareed Zakaria Thinks Steve Bannon Got One Thing Right 1:08:19

14d ago1:08:19

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On Monday night, in front of a live audience, I talked to Fareed Zakaria about the different political age he believes we’ve entered. Zakaria is the host of “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on CNN and the author of the 2024 book “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash From 1600 to the Present.” To mark the release of the book in paperback, Zakaria invited m…

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247. If You’re Not Using Custom GPTs Yet...Start Here! 11:11

15d ago11:11

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If you've ever wondered how Joe somehow whips up a custom GPT for literally everything, from content creation to arguing with him when ChatGPT gets too agreeable, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Carly finally asks the question the whole community’s been thinking: “How is Joe doing that?” And this time, he actually shows us. Step-by-ste…

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How Pumpkin Pie Became The Thanksgiving Dessert King! 38:50

17d ago38:50

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Plus so much to tell you about my weekend in St. Louis, my review of The Running Man, your emails, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like National Blow Bagpipes Day! As a bonus for Premium Subscribers, I’ve got the story about an unlikely place in St. Louis where I heard this week’s post-show song! Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineer…

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246. Stop Sounding Like Everyone Else: The AI Fix You’re Not Using 26:25

17d ago26:25

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What happens when the Wild West days of early internet marketing collide with the deeply human side of AI? In this episode, Steven Sakach from aiCMO joins Carly to talk about blending empathy with innovation (yes, even in a world that often feels robotic and copy-and-paste). From his outrageous early-career bidding wars to his BLISS framework (Buil…

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Patti Smith on the One Desire That Lasts Forever 1:17:05

17d ago1:17:05

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Patti Smith, “the Godmother of Punk,” has lived a wild life and accumulated so much wisdom in the process. In the 1960s and ’70s, Smith was a fixture of the New York City creative scene — hanging out with the likes of Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Allen Ginsberg and Robert Mapplethorpe. Merging her own poetry with an ace backing band, she became a globa…

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7 Simple Activities To Keep Your Family Happy and Busy On Turkey Day (Re-release) 47:06

18d ago47:06

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Send us a Text! Holiday hosting shouldn't feel like a traffic jam in your kitchen with chaos everywhere and you questioning all your life choices. You want everyone to have fun, make memories, and stay out of your way while you get the meal on the table. We're sharing 7 low-prep, high-joy Thanksgiving activities that keep everyone engaged so you ca…

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ReThinking: Talking people out of hate with Daryl Davis and former neo-Nazi Jeff Schoep 41:39

17d ago41:39

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The Ku Klux Klan is one of the tightest-knit White supremacist groups in America—once someone joins, they’re usually in for life. But since the 1980s, over 200 members have renounced their affiliation, and all give credit to the same man: a Black jazz musician named Daryl Davis. In this episode, Adam is joined by Daryl and Jeff Schoep, a former lea…

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Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and the Right’s ‘Groyper’ Problem 1:23:40

21d ago1:23:40

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Is this the future of MAGA? Tucker Carlson’s interview with the white nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes has caused a firestorm on the right. Carlson and Fuentes’s friendly chat about American Jews — whether they fit into this country or were loyal to Israel above all — was the kind of conversation that for decades would have been unimaginable amo…

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245. STOP Letting AI Think for You (Seriously, Don’t Do This) 16:51

22d ago16:51

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AI isn’t coming for your solopreneur job, but it will happily take your tasks. In this episode, Carly and Joe break down how to turn AI into the world’s most over-eager intern: fast, enthusiastic, occasionally clueless, and totally coachable. From using AI without losing your voice…to avoiding “hallucination traps”… to building a GPT that actually …

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244. Scale Without Staff: Fulfillment First, Growth Second Is Key For Solopreneurs 37:47

23d ago37:47

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In this episode, Luke Hessler gets radically real about losing everything and rebuilding faster using the only assets no one can take: mindset, skills, and relationships. We dig into personal branding for any personality (yes, introverts), the “one post a day for a year” muscle, turning your warm network into real leads (today), and scaling without…

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Surviving Political Talk at Holiday Gatherings: 11 Scripts That Work (Re-release) 30:12

25d ago30:12

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Send us a Text! The holidays are nearly here, which means you're about to sit across from relatives with very different political views. Fun, right? Whether it's Uncle Bob bringing up the recent election or your cousin sharing hot takes nobody asked for, navigating political conversations at family gatherings is exhausting. We're sharing practical …

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Top 10 Card Games! 45:18

24d ago45:18

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And I tell you all how I got a new basketball, Plus we have emails from listeners, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like, Start A Rumor Day! As a bonus for Premium Subscribers, I give my thoughts on two new TV shows, I Love LA and Pluribus. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise, Geoffrey Tice for a…

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ReThinking: Living each day like it’s your first with Suleika Jaouad 42:01

24d ago42:01

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Suleika Jaouad is the author of the memoir Between Two Kingdoms and the new Book of Alchemy—she’s also a lifelong journaler. In this episode, Adam and Suleika reflect on how Suleika’s journaling practice has helped her through cancer, discuss the art and science of journaling, and brainstorm creative ways to incorporate it into reflection and relat…

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What Were Democrats Thinking? 10:06

25d ago10:06

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Democrats’ case for the government shutdown was just starting to break through to voters. Why fold now? Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytim…

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The Blue Wave Cometh? 58:48

28d ago58:48

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Democrats won big on Tuesday. It looks like the MAGA coalition has started to crack. Ezra is joined by his column editor, Aaron Retica, to discuss the big lessons for Democrats as they eye the midterms next year, and whether an anti-MAGA playbook is coming into focus. This episode contains strong language. NOTE: We're recording an "Ask Me Anything"…

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243. Warning: “Zero-click search” could kill your traffic. Here’s the fix. 14:14

29d ago14:14

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If you thought SEO was complicated…meet its AI-powered cousin. In this episode, Carly and Joe break down the buzzword that dominated INBOUND, AEO (AI Engine Optimization), and explain what it actually means for solopreneurs. Spoiler: it’s not about gaming algorithms or chasing clicks. It’s about making sure your voice, ideas, and frameworks show up…

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242. The Mindset Framework That Helps Solopreneurs Turn Stagnation into Success 31:34

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What happens when a bartender from New York gets hit by a car, and ends up building a $350 million real estate empire? Jason Yarusi joins The Aspiring Solopreneur to share how that wake-up call sparked his Live 100 mindset, a simple yet powerful framework for breaking patterns, building momentum, and magnifying results. From redefining success to f…

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Holiday Tipping Made Simple: A Step-By-Step Guide To Doing It Right (Re-release) 48:16

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Send us a Text! Guess what? It’s tipping season once again. The holidays bring out this weird etiquette stress where you're supposed to know exactly who gets what—your mail carrier, hairstylist, dog walker, that random person who delivers your groceries. We're breaking down holiday tipping so you can show gratitude without the guilt or confusion (o…

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ReThinking: Malala Yousafzai on redefining resilience and prioritizing joy 44:13

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Malala Yousafzai is an activist for girls’ education and women’s empowerment, and the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in history. In her new book, Finding My Way, is her effort to take control of her story after becoming a public figure at a young age. In this episode, Malala and Adam talk about the pressures of childhood fame, Malala’s struggles wit…

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Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases! 43:39

1M ago43:39

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Plus I reveal why American Airlines really made me sad, highlight my Halloween in Rochelle, emails from listeners, The Tribune with Rhonda, and the Holi-Days like, Love Your Red Hair Day! As a bonus for Premium Subscribers there’s some jazz for your listening enjoyment. Thank you to Aaron Brungardt for engineering, mixing, and production expertise,…

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This Is How the Democratic Party Beats Trump 37:43

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Democrats don’t just need to win more people; they also need to win more places. And that requires a different kind of thinking. Mentioned: "How Liberalism Wins" by Ezra Klein Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. …

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241. Your Solo Business Won’t Stay the Same. Here’s How to Future-Proof It! 17:56

1M ago17:56

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Wouldn’t it be nice if your business could just stay perfect forever: same clients, same income, same flow? Yeah… we wish! In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe get real about how to future-proof your business (and yourself) for the inevitable changes ahead. From spotting shifts in your industry to using AI and automation wisel…

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240. The Solopreneur’s Burnout Trap: Are You a Serial Fixer? 25:04

1M ago25:04

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What happens when your biggest strength, helping others, starts draining your energy? In this empowering episode, returning guest Leah Marone, psychotherapist and author of Serial Fixer, joins Carly for a heart-to-heart about why solopreneurs often fall into “fixer mode.” You’ll learn how to stop rescuing and start empowering, how to calm your inne…

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ReThinking: Permission to play with Jacob Collier 43:28

1M ago43:28

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Jacob Collier is a Grammy-winning musician, an exceptional teacher and communicator, and a rousing innovator onstage. Jacob joins Adam in front of a live audience at TED to give an interactive performance and share his perspective on audience participation, his insights on communication, and his unconventional approach to making music that defies g…

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The Israeli Right’s Plan to Carve Up Gaza 1:08:10

1M ago1:08:10

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Israeli forces still occupy half of Gaza. In the cease-fire deal, Israel agreed to fully withdraw its presence there once Hamas fully demilitarized. But Amit Segal thinks that’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. Instead, he believes Gaza will end up divided. So what does that really mean? What are the implications? Segal is the chief political analy…