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The Nick Standlea Show

The Nick Standlea Show is where we take one big future question—AI, learning, creativity, work, meaning—and chase it until the lightbulb goes off. Nick brings on researchers, operators, and top thinkers for long-form conversations that stay human, get specific, and actually land on something useful—not just hot takes. If you want clarity on what’s changing and how to adapt without losing yourself, you’re in the right place. More about the Host: Nick’s spent his life studying how people

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89:24

“AI Isn’t Here to Replace Your Job — It’s Here to...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/12/11

If anyone builds it, everyone dies. That’s the claim Nate Soares makes in his new book If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All—and in this conversation, he lays out why he thinks we’re on a collision course with a successor species.We dig into why today’s AIs are grown, not programmed, why no one really knows what’s going on inside large models, and how systems that “want” things no one intended can already talk a teen into suicide, blackmail reporters, or fake being

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53:49

Losing Control: How AI Agents Could Run the World —...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/11/26

Professor Christopher Summerfield, a leading neuroscientist at Oxford University and Research Director at the UK AI Safety Institute, former Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, discusses his new book, These Strange New Minds, which explores how large language models learned to talk, how they differ from the human brain, and what their rise means for control, agency, and the future of work.We discuss: The real risk of AI — losing control, not extinction How AI agents act in digital loops

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52:09

Sam Altman Says 95% of Marketing Is Going to AI...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/11/18

Sam Altman told him that 95% of marketing as we know it will be done by AI within 3–5 years. That single sentence became the “holy smokes moment” that shaped the entire book AI First, written by this week’s guest, Andy Sack (co-author Adam Brotman) — a technologist who has built companies across four tech eras: internet, mobile, social/cloud, and now AI.Andy is the co-founder of Forum3, a VC investor, and senior executive who worked directly with Satya Nadella at Microsoft. His latest work centers

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13:39

Is AI Making Us Dumber? (Can Teachers Save Us?)

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2025/11/10

Are we getting smarter with AI—or just forgetting how to think for ourselves? In this episode, Nick answers your top questions about artificial intelligence, education, and what it means to stay human in an automated world.Today’s Big Questions: 1️⃣ Is AI making us dumber? 2️⃣ Will AI replace teachers — or finally make education fair for everyone? 3️⃣ What happens when machines outthink us??? Nick breaks down Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 vs System 2 model of the brain, explores how learning actually

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99:21

“10,000 Hours is a Myth” | “Stress Isn’t the Enemy —...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/10/30

Most people train their bodies. The best train their minds. NFL and NBA psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach joins Nick Standlea to reveal how elite performers stay calm under pressure, turn nerves into fuel, and master stress instead of fighting it.Whether you’re an athlete, founder, or coach, this conversation will change the way you think about focus, resilience, and performance. 🎯 What You’ll Learn How stress can enhance performance instead of killing it The myth of 10,000 hours — and what

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75:37

Dr. Michael Osterholm: “The Pandemic Clock Is...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/10/22

Dr. Michael Osterholm — the world’s leading infectious disease expert and author of The Big One — joins Nick Standlea for a sobering but hopeful conversation about the next global pandemic.Osterholm advised every U.S. president since Reagan and predicted the scale of the pandemic long before it unfolded. In this episode, he explains why “the pandemic clock is ticking again,” how we could prevent mass death with the right investments, and why there’s currently no one in charge of bio-preparedness at

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72:09

The AI Revolution Is an Ownership Problem, Not a Tech...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/10/07

What if the biggest threat of artificial intelligence isn’t the technology itself—but who owns it?In this wide-ranging conversation, economist Justin Wolfers (University of Michigan and University of New South Wales) joins Nick Standlea to unpack how AI is reshaping labor, wages, education, and even democracy. Wolfers explains why AI is a cognitive revolution that could mirror the Industrial Revolution’s impact on blue-collar workers—but this time, it’s coming for white-collar jobs. They

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81:10

Is Emotional Intelligence the Competitive Edge in the...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/09/30

What if the real edge in the age of AI isn’t data or code—but emotional intelligence? Therapist & coach Hannah Lord joins me to explore why the “humanistic element” still matters, how to build mental fitness like a gym routine, and the dance between masculine and feminine energy that shapes our relationships, teams, and leadership.We cover: *Why AI can give tools—but not true attunement or deep connection *“The thing is never the thing” (spotting projections & root causes) *Masculine ↔

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35:29

Jeffrey Sachs: AI and Geopolitics | "All the wealth...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/09/09

Artificial intelligence won’t just change jobs — it could rewrite the balance of global power.Professor Jeffrey Sachs has been in the room where the world’s most consequential decisions get made. For four decades, he’s advised more than 100 governments, from Poland’s transition out of communism to the United Nations’ fight against poverty and disease. Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In this conversation, Sachs and I dive into: *AI’s entanglement with the

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44:05

Howard Gardner: Rethinking College in the Age of AI |...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/08/29

What happens when one of the most influential thinkers in modern education meets the disruptive force of artificial intelligence?In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Nick sits down with Howard Gardner, a Harvard professor and creator of the theory of Multiple Intelligences, to explore how AI is reshaping schools, learning, and our understanding of human potential. Gardner shares his candid thoughts on: *Why AI is forcing educators to rethink what it really means to be “intelligent.” *How

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56:45

From Perfect SAT to Shark Tank: How Dr. Shaan Patel...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/08/12

What happens when you earn a perfect SAT score, write a book that gets rejected by 100 publishers, and then turn that failure into a multimillion-dollar company—with help from Mark Cuban?In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, I sit down with Dr. Shaan Patel—dermatologist, entrepreneur, author, and Shark Tank success story. We dive into how he bootstrapped a test prep empire, landed a deal with Mark Cuban, and is now helping students earn over $100M in scholarships. Shaan and I may be

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02:26:56

Science of Sleep: Think Sharper, Age Slower, and Feel...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/07/23

What if better sleep isn’t just about rest—but about unlocking peak mental clarity, emotional stability, and long-term health?In this episode, Dr. Paul Rohdenburg returns to @TheNickStandleaShow to unpack the real science of sleep. From memory and mood to metabolism and fertility, we explore why sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s the foundation for high performance and healthy aging. 🔍 You’ll learn: * The brain’s nightly “performance review” * The truth about REM and deep sleep * Why sleep loss

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06:43

A Defense of the Fixed Mindset: Why It’s Not Always a...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/07/05

We often praise the growth mindset—and rightly so. But what if fixed beliefs, when earned and chosen, are just as important for confidence, identity, and resilience?In this solo episode, Nick explores the hidden strengths of a fixed mindset. Drawing from psychology, personal experience, and years of coaching students, Nick challenges the idea that all fixed beliefs are limiting—and makes the case for strategic identity as a source of power. 🎯 Topics covered: The original definition of a fixed

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51:24

Pat Flynn: Build Faster. Learn Leaner. Pat Flynn’s...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/06/19

Feeling overwhelmed by too much info and not enough action? In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Pat Flynn—best-selling author of Lean Learning and creator of Smart Passive Income—shares how to break free from info overload, focus on what matters, and build real skills FAST.✅ Topics we cover: *The preschool ant invasion that unlocked a powerful way to learn. *Why trying to learn everything first keeps you stuck (and what to do instead). *Pat’s 4-step Lean Learning framework to go from idea to

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47:51

Dr Scott Barry Kaufman (SBK): “Your Trauma Doesn’t...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/05/22

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (SBK) joins The Nick Standlea Show to talk about his new book Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. From his early years in special education to earning a PhD and becoming one of psychology’s most engaging voices, SBK shares powerful stories, science-backed insights, and mindset-shifting strategies for anyone looking to take back control of their life. We dive into why the victim mindset is so seductive, how social media

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01:12:17

The Cold Truth: Ice Baths, Brown Fat, and Professor...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/05/14

Can plunging into freezing water actually boost your workouts, improve mental health, and improve libido? Professor Thomas Seager, co-founder of Morozko Forge (they built Joe Rogan's home ice bath), thinks so—and he's got the data to back it up.In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, we dive into the emerging science behind cold exposure and its surprising effects on metabolism, mood, and stress resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned cold-plunger or cold-curious, this conversation will leave you

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55:48

Dr. Tali Sharot: Are you bored, stuck, or just... not...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/04/14

Why do we stop noticing the most meaningful parts of our lives?In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, neuroscientist and author Dr. Tali Sharot joins Nick to discuss her new book, Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There. They explore the science of habituation, the secret to revitalizing relationships, reigniting joy, and making everyday life feel vibrant again. From midlife malaise to marriage monotony, Tali explains how small changes—like disrupting routines or traveling

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56:32

Jay Baer: Stop Wasting Time Marketing on Social...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/03/11

Jay Baer, marketing strategist, bestselling author, and customer experience expert, joins The Nick Standlea Show to break down what small businesses are getting wrong about marketing, customer trust, and growth. He shares why most brands are too broad, how to turn customer complaints into business opportunities, and why social media isn’t the silver bullet many think it is.In this episode, we cover: ✔️ Why unhappy customers are your most valuable asset ✔️ How to build a marketing strategy that

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02:40:09

Mindfulness and Coaching Mental Skills with Micha Shaw

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/02/13

"Mindfulness isn’t about shutting off your thoughts—it’s about choosing which ones fuel success."Welcome to a deep-dive into the reality of performance—both on the field and in life. On this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, I sit down with Micha Shaw, a former elite athlete turned mindfulness coach, to dissect what it really takes to win when the odds are stacked against you. Expect raw honesty and razor-sharp insights. Micha doesn’t sugarcoat the fact that success isn’t just about natural

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01:01:49

Inside FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy with Albert...

The Nick Standlea Show ·

2025/01/20

🚨 Albert Puig, the former director of La Masia—Barcelona’s world-renowned youth academy—and Bernat Franquesa, his co-founder at APFC Courses, join The Nick Standlea Show to share their insights on soccer development, life lessons, and teaching creativity.🔑 Key Takeaways: How La Masia became the "Silicon Valley of Soccer" Why the best players focus on mindset over athleticism The vital role of competition in self-growth How to teach creativity and vision to young athletes The importance of

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