Thecuriousmanspodcast

History often remembers generals and presidents, but what about the spies who worked in the shadows? In this episode, I speak with journalist and author Gerri Willis about her new book Lincoln’s Lady…

In 1642, England stood on the edge of civil war. The winter of that year was a turning point—when mistrust, division, and failed compromise finally pushed the nation toward conflict.

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What’s it really like to live undercover inside one of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels? In this gripping episode, I sit down with former FBI agent Martin Suarez and Ian Frisch authors of Insi…

Words can build, heal, inspire—and sometimes hurt. In her children’s book Words, author Katherine Davis-Gibbon reminds us of the incredible power language holds, even in the smallest voices.

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What does it mean to belong, to adapt, and to grow roots in unfamiliar soil? In this episode, I sit down with Cedric Muhikira, Rwandan author of the debut novel Libaax: Grow Your Roots Where You Land…

Economics can seem intimidating, but what if it’s actually easier to understand than we think—and more important than we realize? In this episode, I sit down with Howard Yaruss, economist, attorney, …

Are we really the center of the universe—or just acting like it? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sterlin Mosley, author of Center of the Universe, to explore how self-perception, ego, and cultur…

In this thought-provoking episode, physician and public health leader Dr. Philip Polakoff, founder of A Healthier We, explains how democracy and public health are deeply intertwined. From the erosion…

Actress, screenwriter, director, and now novelist Ally Walker joins the podcast to talk about her stunning debut novel, The Light Runner. Known for her roles in Profiler, Sons of Anarchy, and Longmir…

What if the story of human history is really the story of drugs? In this episode, Matt sits down with author Sam Kelly to explore his bold and witty new book, Human History On Drugs: An Utterly Scand…

In this inspiring episode, Matt sits down with fitness, nutrition and wellness expert Isabelle Daikeler to talk about building a healthy life from the inside out. From debunking common health myths t…

In this episode, we speak with, Gustav Peebles (economic anthropologist) and Benjamin Luzatto (artist and public thinker), co-authors of The First and Last Bank: Climate Change, Currency and a New Ca…

What is it about repetition that makes us feel, remember, and connect? In this episode, linguist, jazz musician, and author Samuel Jay Keyser joins us to discuss his fascinating book, Play It Again, …

What if leadership wasn’t about authority, but about how well you serve others? What if the secret to motivating teams and building cultures was hospitality?

In this episode, we sit down with inspira…

In this thought-provoking episode, entrepreneur and author Jeff Burningham joins us to discuss his new book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. In a time when algorithm…

In this episode, we’re joined by Carla Malden—accomplished screenwriter, memoirist, and novelist—to discuss her latest work, Playback, a gripping psychological noir set against the shadows of modern-…

Captain James Cook—celebrated explorer, national hero, and tragic figure—set out on his third and final voyage with a mission that would change the world. But what did his journey cost, and who paid …

Who was Hazel? Why was her brutal murder buried in history — and how did it inspire one of the most iconic TV shows of all time?

In this episode, author Jerry Drake joins us to discuss his riveting n…

Beloved children’s author Kate DiCamillo joins us to discuss her enchanting new novel Ferris, a heartfelt story about family, courage, and the power of imagination. In this conversation, Kate reflect…