2024

S2.E1 ∙ James Cromwell: Life After Babe

Sun, Oct 06, 2024

James Cromwell, renowned for his roles in Succession and Babe, shares candid stories of his personal journey and the impact of his political beliefs on his career. From growing up in Hollywood to his experiences participating in the civil rights and anti-war movements, discover more about Cromwell's life.

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S2.E2 ∙ Joy Harjo: The Power of Poetry

Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Critically acclaimed poet, Joy Harjo, reminisces on her life and upbringing which culminated in her appointment as US Poet Laureate from 2019-2022. Known for her reflective poetry focusing on language, mythology and remembrance, Harjo discusses her relationship to storytelling and creativity and how it has impacted her life.

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S2.E3 ∙ Wolfgang Puck: Becoming a Master Restaurateur

Sat, Oct 19, 2024

Renowned Chef and Restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck sheds light on his upbringing and exceptional career within the hospitality sector. From honing his craft in multiple Michelin star restaurants, to opening his first restaurant, Spago, Puck shares his passion for food and the positive impact it can have on others.

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S2.E4 ∙ Chip Conley: Hotelier, Entrepreneur, Author, and Modern Elder

Sat, Oct 26, 2024

Hotelier, thought leader and New York Times Bestseller, Chip Conley, muses on the course of his life and how it has impacted his diverse career. Be it establishing his own boutique hotel chain aged 26; developing Airbnb to the corporation we recognize today; or creating the Modern Elder Academy, tune in to discover how Chip's experiences have shaped him.

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S2.E5 ∙ Molly Jong-Fast: Trumpism, McCarthyism and creating a lasting impact

Sat, Nov 02, 2024

Writer, Journalist and Political Commentator, Molly Jong-Fast, discusses her upbringing and career: from the impact of her mother, Erica Jong, and her involvement in Second Wave Feminism; to her grandfather Howard Fast's links to McCarthyism. Jong-Fast shares how these familial figures have shaped her life and her work, from her journalistic output to her commentary on Trumpism in America.

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S2.E6 ∙ Viet Thanh Nguyen: The Vietnam War Refugee Experience Behind The Sympathizer

Sat, Nov 09, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen reflects on his childhood as a refugee in America, his writing career, and family: from the trauma of displacement to the healing found in fatherhood and literature. Nguyen shares how these experiences have shaped his life and work, from his novel The Sympathizer to his commentary on war, cultural identity, and American life.

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S2.E7 ∙ Abigail Disney: Disney Heir on Legacy, Family, and Reimagining Capitalism

Sat, Nov 16, 2024

Abigail Disney reflects on how the Disney family legacy, including her grandfather Roy O. Disney, has shaped her work and activism: from rebuilding communities through storytelling to using her platform to advocate for better corporate responsibility.

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S2.E8 ∙ Wyatt Cenac: The Daily Show, Comedy Career, and Diversity in Hollywood

Sat, Nov 23, 2024

Wyatt Cenac discusses his path from a comedy enthusiast to becoming The Daily Show's first Black writer and correspondent. He shares insights on diversity in Hollywood, his passion for storytelling, and the challenges of breaking into late-night TV.

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S2.E9 ∙ Elizabeth Daley: USC Dean on Storytelling, Media Literacy, & Future of Film

Sat, Nov 30, 2024

Elizabeth Daley discusses her career as Dean of USC Cinematic Arts to reflect on the future of film in today's digital landscape. Daley highlights the importance of media literacy in an overly saturated social media environment, and reveals the secret to becoming a great storyteller.

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S2.E10 ∙ Noah Wyle: From ER to Global Humanitarian

Sat, Dec 07, 2024

Actor Noah Wyle shares how his upbringing and role as ER's Dr. John Carter shaped his life, career, and activism off-screen: from overcoming imposter syndrome and working with Doctors Without Borders during the Kosovo War, to leveraging his platform for social justice.

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