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Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Curiosity Media

As a bestselling author, speaker and one of the greatest interviewers of this generation, Cal Fussman has sat down with some of the world"s most influential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams, Jeff Bezos, Jack Welch, John Wooden, Al Pacino and hundreds of others, digging deep into their hearts and delivering their wisdom to the rest of the world. Now, in Big Questions, Cal continues his journey. Uncovering the heart, head, and soul of his guests in thoughtful, deep and

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51:53

John Paul DeJoria: A Billionaire’s Blessing

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/09/26

Cal speaks with the man who founded Paul Mitchell hair care products after borrowing $700 while living out of his car, which led to his founding of the tequila company Patron. This episode is all about the wisdom the soon to be 80-year-old accumulated along the way – which we can all put to great use. Please, get the most out of it.

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54:42

Your How To Scale A Big Idea Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/09/19

Cal talks with Sarah Dusek about how she went from food stamps to creating and selling a $100-million company. Sarah gives step-by-step advice that can help anybody turn the right idea into a fortune. Use it well!

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56:55

How To Be An Experiential Billionaire

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/09/12

We’re taught from birth to measure wealth in currency, but Joe Huff and Bridget Hilton have created one of the largest surveys on life experiences ever done. And their research shows that the number one regret of the dying isn’t about money, it’s about the experiences people wished they’d had – but never did. Bridget and Joe have written a book called Experiential Billionaire that includes tools to show you how to live a life with a mountain of experiences and few regrets. You will not regret

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01:10:05

Michael Wright: 9/11 Remembered

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/09/05

Cal replays the conversation with a man who was working on the 81 st floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 when the hijacked planes hit. Michael Wright describes how he survived when he reached the ground and one of the towers fell on his head. We should remember, so that we never forget. Please pass this episode on to anyone you know who might like to hear it. It will be relevant 500 years from now.

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42:52

Sally Jenkins: Best Takeaways From Sports

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/08/29

The world of sports is about being the best you can be. Award-winning sportswriter Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post has compiled wisdom from the courts and fields into a book titled The Right Call. We can bring so many of the tactics that elevate athletes and coaches into our own work and personal lives. This episode is a walking treasure trove . . .

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07:18

Tom Cruise: Your Mission Impossible Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/08/22

After watching the latest Mission Impossible movie, Cal remembers an interview he did with Tom for Esquire Magazine. A snippet from that interview was turned into a video, and it’s played on this week’s episode. You get a glimpse of Tom’s difficult childhood, and see how the solutions he found were seeds to take control of his career and live out the passions of his youth. There’s a lesson in this for all of us. Enjoy.

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36:35

George Kramb: Your Patient Partner Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/08/15

Anyone who’s ever had a medical problem knows how good it feels to talk to somebody who’s successfully gone through the same treatment. Patient Partner gives everybody the chance to have someone to lean on. Mentors are all vetted. It’s highly confidential. Great friendships are formed. And it’s free! This is a service that shouldn’t be passed up. Simply listening to this episode will give you good karma.

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46:42

Simon Alexander Ong: Your Energize Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/08/08

The author of Energize: Make The Most Out Of Every Moment, shows Cal how to get energy from the way you approach your job, exercise, food, sunlight, the design of the bedroom, and many other factors that we might overlook. Simply listening to this conversation will lift your energy level.

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53:15

Jason Feifer: Your Build For Tomorrow Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/08/01

Last year, the editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine released a book that is an action plan for embracing change and future proofing your career. This book takes on exponential meaning with the emergence of artificial intelligence. Jason, one of the world’s great optimists, allays fears that the public has about A.I. by pointing out panicked reactions to great innovations in the past that we now embrace. Cal wonders if we are taking baby steps toward the end of humanity. Enjoy!

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58:08

David Nihill: Laugh, And Get Funnier, Too!

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/07/25

When Cal first met the comedian, he was starting out as Irish Dave. Now, the author of Do You Talk Funny? is packing comedy clubs under his legal name, David Nihill, and identifying with Mexicans. It’s a long story that will make you laugh. The bottom line is: Everybody would love to be funnier. On this episode, Dave will show you how.

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52:52

Matt Abrahams: Your Talk Smarter Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/07/18

Cal catches up with the Stanford lecturer who’s spent a lifetime showing people how to think faster and speak better in public. It all started when Matt embarrassed himself by ripping his pants doing a karate speech in high school. He has since developed decades of tips to help you whether you’re making a business presentation or giving a wedding toast. Listen up. This episode is a burst of confidence.

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38:35

Amy Newmark: Your Happiness Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/07/11

When Cal found out that Amy had read 30,000 personal stories written by people about finding happiness, he figured she would have detected some patterns. She sure has. The publisher and editor-in-chief of Chicken Soup for the Soul gives Cal 10 tips that will make your day happier. Guaranteed to make you smile!

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41:44

Bryan Stern: Your Freedom Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/07/04

More than 6,000 Americans and friends of America have been rescued in dangerous spots in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Sudan over the last two years by Bryan and Project Dynamo – a non-profit organization funded by private donations. Bryan has gotten Americans out of jails and some terrible spots in ways that would normally appear in spy thrillers. In this episode, we hear the story of twin American babies born to a surrogate Ukrainian mother in Russia. The babies were either separated from the Ukranian

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52:46

Michael Bungay Stanier: Your Coaching Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/06/27

Michael has sold more than a million copies of his book: The Coaching Habit. And now he’s releasing one called: How To Work With (Almost) Anyone. Both topics come up in Cal’s freewheeling conversation with the Rhodes Scholar which reminds Cal of the back-and-forth at Larry King’s breakfast table.

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52:45

Mario Garcia: Your Achieve A Dream Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/06/20

We all have childhood dreams. Many of them elude us as we age and take more practical roads in life. This episode focuses on Mario Garcia’s decision in his early fifties to go all in on his childhood dream: making a movie. It’s called: The Throwback, and stars Will Sasso from Curb Your Enthusiasm. Mario wrote the script, fundraised, directed the film, and produced it. It got a standing ovation when it was shown in Ybor City after Mario’s conversation with Cal. Listen to how Mario did it, and see

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43:47

Dan Lyons: Your Meaningful Conversation Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/06/13

That’s a nice and soft way to title an episode with the author who wrote the book STFU. That’s short for: Shut The F--- Up. The Power Of Keeping Your Mouth Shut In An Endlessly Noisy World. Dan gives tips on how to listen more and get the most out of conversations. He explains that people who have the most meaningful conversations tend to be happier. And if you know someone who can’t stop talking, pass this podcast along . . . in the nicest way, of course!

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48:32

Bruce Feiler: Your Workquake Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/06/06

This podcast has implications for all who work. It’s important to know how “workquakes” are coming into our lives more and more frequently, pushing us to change jobs and even head for new professions. Feiler, author of the book: The Search, Meaningful Work In A Post-Career World, tells us how we can expect a “workquake” every two and a half years, and what this is doing to the very definition of the words work, meaning and, as a consequence, loyalty. This podcast will change the way you see

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19:05

ChatGPT: Your Wedding Anniversary Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/05/30

After being advised to immerse himself in artificial intelligence, Cal asks ChatGPT for help in finding just the right gift for his upcoming wedding anniversary. This episode is a comical gift for everybody, as it demonstrates how AI can be used in nearly every facet of life. Enjoy it!

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44:14

Jesse Tyler Ferguson: Your Modern Family Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/05/23

Cal talks with one of the stars on the sitcom Modern Family, who along with actor Eric Stonestreet, portrayed gay family life in a humorous way that made us smile and laugh, and gathered the appreciation of much of the American public. Same-sex marriage laws were granted around the country during the course of the show. Cal talks with Jesse about being gay, the show, the changes it inspired, and the tension that erupted recently when transgender influencer Devin Mulvaney was positioned as the

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51:01

Andrew Frawley: Our Mental Health Coach

Big Questions with Cal Fussman ·

2023/05/16

It turns out that there is one area in America where nearly everyone is in agreement: there is a mental health emergency. There are many reasons for this. They can be related to substance abuse, lack of meaningful connections, depression, financial stress, abuse, traumatic experiences, pressures and anxieties attached to body image and the internet along with a lack of access to mental healthcare. Andrew Frawley, the marketing director for Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign in 2020, wants to make

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