Loading transcript...
Click for full transcript
Chapters & Sections (171)
▼
0:08
Announcing Tour Dates
0:39
Introduction to Guest and New Show
1:04
Story about Coffee and Grandparents
2:09
Painful Experiences with Hot Coffee
3:13
Biting Lip and Irrational Anger
4:13
The Unpleasantness of Changing Coffee Orders
4:46
Almond Milk and Curiosity
5:16
Melatonin in Coffee Creamer
5:47
Feedback and Disconnection
9:57
Hallucinations and Collectible Dolls
10:28
Free Associating with Dolls
11:00
Creating Backstories for Dolls
12:03
Marketing and Sales of Beanie Babies
13:05
Cavity Search and Beanie Baby Properties
13:37
Surprise Inside Beanie Babies
14:42
American-Made Products and Bard Winthrop's Story
15:45
Champion Sweatshirts and American Giant
16:47
Comparison of regulations in different countries and states
17:50
Observations on factories and manufacturing in the US
18:21
Story about American Giant and hand-dyed yarn
19:22
Discussion on Trump's reshoring effort and tariffs
23:32
Economic Crisis and Unintended Consequences of Tariffs
25:07
Trump's Intentions and the Foundation's Work
26:39
Obama's Highway Infrastructure Act and Shovel-Ready Jobs
27:13
Difficulty in Hiring Workers for Dirty Jobs
27:44
Need to Make Shovel-Ready Jobs Cool
28:44
Manufacturing Job Creation and Workforce Issues
30:19
The Negative Effects of Modern World on Health
30:51
Armra Colostrum Benefits and Offer
31:22
Introduction to Armra Colostrum
32:59
College Loans and Interest
33:31
Harvard's Endowment and Free Speech
34:01
Comparing Education Options
34:32
Personal Experience with Liberal Arts Degree
35:34
Singing in the Opera and Unconventional Jobs
36:38
Cognitive Dissonance and Entrepreneurship
37:42
PR Campaign to Attract Skilled Labor Workers
38:46
Ethos and Spirit as a World View
39:17
Personal Code of Integrity
40:50
The 12-Step Recovery Process and Boy Scout Law
41:22
The Importance of Work Ethic and Delayed Gratification
41:54
Code of Conduct and Personal Responsibility
42:24
Philosophy on Gratitude and Generosity
43:27
Gen Z Workforce and AI
44:30
Defining a Good Job vs. Bad Job
45:02
Individual Freedom and Hierarchy
45:34
Enthusiasm and Sweatshirt Production
46:04
Siding Racket and QVC
47:36
Vulnerability of Aircraft Carriers and Importance of Submarines
48:07
Discussion on Workforce Shortages in Construction Trades
49:10
Need for Robots and Automation in the Workplace
50:14
Comparison of Work Satisfaction to National Defense
50:46
Critique of Modern Work Culture and Retirement Expectations
51:16
Assigning Meaning to Work
51:48
The Loss of Personal Connection in Work
52:19
Sharing Meaningful Experiences with Others
54:25
Discovering Hidden Talent in a Small Town
55:27
Moog's Legacy and Importance
57:03
Pride, Purpose, and American Values
57:34
Mental Health and Accessibility
58:05
Introduction to pornography and its effects
58:35
Numbing pain with porn and shame
59:06
Valor Recovery program and its purpose
1:00:09
Discussion on workforce issues and personal feelings
1:01:42
Introduction to the Topic and Nick Everest's Book
1:02:14
The State of Modern Society and the Lack of Productive Activity
1:03:49
Personal Story and Empathy in Public Discourse
1:04:51
Importance of Persuasion and Authenticity in Public Opinion
1:05:22
The Power of Resilience and Louisiana's Role
1:06:54
Concerns about the Future and Human Spirit
1:07:58
Uncomfortable Truths and Radical Change
1:09:01
China's Organ Harvesting Practices and Scale
1:11:04
Organ Industry in China and its Financial Value
1:11:34
Comparison to Historical Slavery and Avoidance of Reality
1:12:38
Avoiding the Truth About Food Production
1:13:09
Unwillingness to Confront Economic Realities
1:13:40
Mismanagement of Natural Resources
1:14:11
Critique of Media and Political Influence
1:15:11
The Inadequacy of Minimum Wage
1:15:33
Work as a Career Ladder vs. Personal Growth
1:16:44
The Importance of Time for Reflection and Planning
1:17:45
Addressing Financial Concerns and Inflation
1:18:24
Critique of Unfair Enrichment and Hope for Change
1:18:56
The Problem with Binary Choices and Pitting Sides Against Each Other
1:19:18
Groundworks' Services and Business Model
1:20:51
Private Equity and Ownership Structure
1:22:25
KKR's Investment Strategy in Home Services
1:22:58
Portrayal of Plumbers and Unconventional Business Ideas
1:23:31
Unrealized Potential in Companies and Empathy in Business
1:24:33
Combining Profit with Social Impact and Co-ops
1:26:04
Facebook's Role in the Speaker's Family and Career
1:27:06
The Speaker's Initial Skepticism of Facebook
1:27:37
Facebook's Influence on the Speaker's Work and YouTube Channel
1:28:38
Facebook's Investment in Original Content and the Speaker's Show
1:29:09
Crew's Approach to Documentary Subjects
1:29:39
Show's Success and Emmy Win
1:31:13
Facebook's Decision to Cancel the Show
1:31:45
Relaunching the Show and Foundation Work
1:32:46
Steve's background and struggles
1:33:17
Steve's journey with knife-making and mental health
1:34:51
Merging bands and celebrating American-made products
1:35:53
Microworks and Partnership with Bard
1:37:25
Walmart's US Supply Chain Investment and American Giant Partnership
1:37:54
Asymmetrical Warfare and Union Perspective on Walmart
1:39:32
The Importance of Supply Chain Investment
1:41:06
Carrying Purpose and Teamwork
1:41:36
The Rebar Metaphor for Teamwork and Consequences
1:42:40
The Invisible Labor of Construction Workers
1:43:12
Feeling Undervalued and the Need to Take Action
1:43:43
Gratitude as a Solution to Self-Pity and Negativity
1:44:14
The Difficulty of Changing One's Perspective and the Role of Unions
1:45:51
Comparison of Union Membership Rates
1:46:24
Private and Public Sector Unionization
1:46:56
Reconceptualizing Work and Identity
1:47:28
Pride of Ownership and Cohesive Units
1:48:02
Economic Ramifications of Tariffs and UBI
1:49:04
Importance of Self-Sufficiency and Supporting Local Communities
1:50:06
Inspiration from American Giant's Success Story
1:50:36
The Power of Innovation and Revolutionizing Accepted Truths
1:51:08
Uncertainty and the Need for Time to Understand Complex Issues
1:52:11
Finding Purpose and Passion in One's Pursuit
1:52:43
Unconventional Success Story
1:53:14
Embracing Second Acts and Hope
1:53:46
Challenging the Status Quo
1:54:48
Clearing One's Own Throat and Taking Action
1:55:50
Celebrating Everyday Heroes
1:56:58
Embracing Attitude and Perseverance
1h 58m⏭ 2
1h 44m⏭ 2
2h 30m⏭ 3
1h 35m⏭ 3
1h 27m⏭ 1
1h 33m⏭ 4
1h 51m⏭ 3
1h 53m⏭ 2
1h 34m⏭ 3
2h 0m⏭ 3
1h 33m⏭ 3
1h 48m⏭ 3
1h 42m⏭ 3
1h 0m⏭ 2
1h 18m⏭ 4
1h 6m⏭ 1
1h 6m⏭ 3
2h 37m⏭ 2
2h 0m⏭ 2
1h 14m⏭ 2
38m
1h 9m⏭ 3
1h 17m
1h 1m