The Perfect Summary Podcast
Every summary, narrated: the GIST of great conversations and books in minutes, so you can decide if you want the REST.
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Ms. Pat tells Joe Rogan how she turned a brutal childhood into a hit sitcom, a tour and a family, with plenty of jokes along the way.
Steven Wright and Joe Rogan on the 1980s Boston comedy scene, how Wright writes jokes, the value of doing nothing, and his novel Harold.
Patrick Bet-David and Joe Rogan debate the 2024 race, COVID distrust, ESG and BlackRock, and why Rogan should interview Trump.
Neuroscientist MD Russell Kennedy tells Mel Robbins anxiety is a childhood alarm stored in the body, and how to heal it neck down.
Dr. Becky Kennedy explains how childhood wiring drives adult triggers and shares three steps to repair and rewire your reactions.
Cal Newport and Lex Fridman on deep work, time blocking, boredom, quitting social media and replacing email's hyperactive hive mind.
Joe Rogan and comic Joe List riff on building the Comedy Mothership, crowd work, phones and boredom, sauna, AI and the soul.
Mel Robbins and her 17-year-old son Oakley share how he went from hating himself to self-acceptance, plus simple tools to like yourself more.
Pool pro and commentator Jeremy Jones shares road-gambling stories, practice secrets and why modern pool is better than ever.
Mel Robbins makes the case for doing nothing on purpose, why rest feels weird, and a one-minute daily practice to unplug.
Comic Luis J. Gomez and Joe Rogan riff on legal weed, online outrage, fear of the future, jiu-jitsu, fatherhood and how bombing makes comedians better.
Green Beret Tim Kennedy tells Joe Rogan about rescue missions in Israel and Kabul, the border, preparedness, parenting and discipline.
Mel Robbins and her daughter Kendall work through a romantic curveball live, using energy, a crossroads image and small daily choices to turn insecurity into a win.
Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan talk the fighter's inner monster, brutal weight cuts, Alex Pereira's power, Dagestani wrestlers and why kids should learn to fight.
Mel Robbins shares five evening habits, from the 3-2-1 rule to keeping your phone out of the bedroom, that set up a calmer, more productive morning.
Mel Robbins explains why procrastination is a stress response, not laziness, and gives a research-backed method to break the cycle.
Mel Robbins explains why we're in a "fun drought," the three things stopping holiday fun, and plans real ideas with her daughter Sawyer, the family's fun officer.
A pregnant Whitney Cummings and Joe Rogan riff on birth control, toxic chemicals, online depravity, coyotes, the Mothership and free speech in comedy.
Sex neuroscientist Debra Soh and Joe Rogan discuss ideology in academia, dating in the app era, sex robots, social media's toll on kids and trust in media.
Mel Robbins separates legitimate from lifestyle overwhelm and coaches five listeners with the brain dump, the rule of three and one question.
Dr. Phil and Joe Rogan discuss smartphones and youth mental health, the border, school closures, deepfakes, and his book We've Got Issues.
Collin Gosselin shares his account of life behind Jon & Kate Plus 8: alleged abuse, isolation, 20 months institutionalized, and his fight for kids.
Dana K. White explains why decluttering beats organizing, the container concept, and a five-step process that only ever makes a space better.
Mel Robbins and Dr. Nicole LePera explain why many people remember little of childhood, how it links to trauma, and a daily first step toward healing.
Journalist Abigail Shrier tells Joe Rogan why she thinks too much therapy, medication and hovering are making kids more anxious, not less.
UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer tells Joe Rogan about his punch record, an abusive childhood, a career-threatening arm injury and fighting Jack Hermansson.
Mel Robbins' 17-year-old son Oakley opens up about two anxiety breakdowns, the scary thoughts he hid, and how therapy helped him heal.
The Fermat's Library co-founders talk paper backstories, paywalled journals, how to read and annotate papers, Perelman, and Messi vs. Ronaldo with Lex Fridman.
Emory professor Marina Cooley explains how to get noticed at work and beyond: sticky ideas, sharing wins without cringe, and meeting prep that pays off.
Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula explains how stress can cause heart attacks and shares her toolkit for building resilience in adults and kids.