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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.

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#845: How to Use Ketosis for Enhanced Mood, Cognition, and Long-Term Brain Protection — A Practical and Tactical Guide with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino (Plus: Deconstructing Tim’s Latest Keto Experiment)

07 Jan 2026
2h 21m
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This episode explores the practical applications and benefits of ketosis with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino. Tim Ferriss, who has experimented with ketogenic diets since the 90s, shares his experiences using ketosis for mood stabilization and cognitive enhancement, particularly in managing Lyme disease symptoms. D'Agostino de...

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#844: Be Still — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman

05 Jan 2026
8m
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Finding immediate calm and nervous system regulation is achievable through a structured body scan technique designed to ground the practitioner in the present moment. Henry Shukman, a Sanbo Zen master, guides a practice centered on physical "looseness" and stillness, emphasizing the release of tension in the jaw, throa...

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#843: Tactics and Strategies for a 2026 Reboot — Essentialism and Greg McKeown (Repost)

01 Jan 2026
1h 47m
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Tim Ferriss re-releases a conversation with Greg McKeown to help listeners get grounded and focused for the new year. They discuss strategies for centering oneself during destabilizing times, using journaling for clarity, personal quarterly offsites, systems thinking, and converting one-time fixes into repeatable rules...

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#842: The Story Behind EpiPen, The Rise of Food Allergies, and What Doctors Got Wrong

30 Dec 2025
58m
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This is a podcast episode of "The Tim Ferriss Show" which features the first episode of a new podcast called "Drug Story" hosted by Thomas Goetz. The "Drug Story" episode investigates the history and economics of the EpiPen and food allergies. It begins with the story of a young man named Alex who has multiple food all...

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#841: Arthur Brooks — Finding The Meaning of Your Life, The Poet's Protocol, The Holy Half-Hour, and Why Your Suffering is Sacred

23 Dec 2025
2h 10m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, about routines, creating meaning, and counteracting nihilism. They delve into Arthur's morning and evening routines, workout regimens, and his views on managing mood and productivity...

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#840: Bill Gurley — Investing in The AI Era, 10 Days in China, and Important Life Lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, MrBeast, and More

17 Dec 2025
2h 10m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Bill Gurley, a general partner at Benchmark, about a wide range of topics including the AI bubble, investment strategies, China's tech ecosystem, and career advice from Bill's new book, "Running Down a Dream." Bill shares insights on angel investing in AI, the mis...

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#839: Dr. Fei-Fei Li, The Godmother of AI — Asking Audacious Questions, Civilizational Technology, and Finding Your North Star

09 Dec 2025
1h 18m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a computer science professor at Stanford University and AI expert. They discuss Dr. Li's upbringing, her parents' influence, and her journey into AI, including the creation of ImageNet and its impact on the field. Dr. Li shares her insights on the ...

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#838: The Random Show — The 2–2–2 Rule, The Future of AI, Bioelectric Medicine, Surviving Modern Dating, The Promises of DORAs for Alzheimer’s, and Wisdom from Anthony de Mello

03 Dec 2025
1h 51m
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In this episode of The Random Show, Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose discuss a wide range of topics, starting with Kevin's brief return to drinking alcohol after a period of sobriety and his new "2-2-2 rule" for managing his consumption. Tim shares his experiences with accelerated TMS for anxiety, including the use of D-cycl...

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#837: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck

26 Nov 2025
32m
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The Tim Ferriss Show presents a unique format where Tim introduces a topic—simplifying life amidst complexity—and invites three guests: Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck, to share their strategies. Derek emphasizes untangling dependencies for a simpler life, Seth focuses on clarity and setting boundaries, and M...

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#836: The 4-Hour Workweek Principles — 13 Mistakes to Avoid, The Art of Mini-Retirements, and Navigating the Dizziness of Freedom

19 Nov 2025
1h 37m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss presents three timeless chapters from the audiobook of his book, "The 4-Hour Workweek," narrated by Ray Porter. The chapters include "Mini-Retirements," which advocates for distributing retirement throughout life rather than deferring it; "Filling the Void," which di...

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#835: Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) — 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results, From Chronic Knee Pain to Dunking Basketballs, Lessons from Charles Poliquin, Bulletproofing the Lower Body, and More

12 Nov 2025
1h 37m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Ben Patrick, also known as KneeOverToesGuy, about his journey from chronic knee pain and multiple surgeries to becoming a fitness phenomenon. Ben shares his experiences with rehabilitative strength training and joint health, emphasizing the importance of training ...

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#834: David Baszucki, Co-Founder of Roblox — The Path to 150M+ Daily Users, Critical Business Decisions, Ketogenic Therapy for Brain Health, Daily Routines, The Roblox Economy, and More

05 Nov 2025
1h 55m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews David Baszucki, the founder and CEO of Roblox. The conversation begins with a discussion on metabolic health, focusing on David's son's experience with bipolar disorder and the positive impact of a ketogenic diet. They delve into the challenges of maintaining keto...

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#833: Jack Canfield — Selling 600+ Million Books, Success Principles, and How He Made The 4-Hour Workweek Happen

29 Oct 2025
1h 37m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Jack Canfield, the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and The Success Principles. They discuss Canfield's early life, including his experiences growing up in poverty and his eventual attendance at Harvard. The conversation covers Canfield's career, ...

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#832: The Return of The Lion Tracker — Boyd Varty on The Wild Man Within, Nature’s Hidden Wisdom, and How to Feel Fully Alive

22 Oct 2025
2h 2m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Boyd Varty, a lion tracker, storyteller, and personal transformation expert. Boyd shares a variety of stories from his life, including his time as the head of an elite firefighting unit, adventures with his wildlife filmmaker uncle JV, and experiences leading wild...

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#831: Frank Miller, Comic Book Legend — Creative Process, The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, 300, and Much More

20 Oct 2025
1h 32m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews legendary comic book artist and writer Frank Miller. They discuss Miller's early influences, including Neil Adams and Japanese manga, and his creative process, particularly his innovative work on Sin City. Miller shares insights into his artistic techniques, such ...

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#830: Nick Kokonas and Richard Thaler, Nobel Prize Laureate — Realistic Economics, Avoiding The Winner’s Curse, Using Temptation Bundling, and Going Against the Establishment

10 Oct 2025
1h 57m
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In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Tim hosts a conversation with Richard Thaler, a Nobel laureate in economics, and Nick Kokonas, an entrepreneur, to discuss behavioral economics. The discussion begins with the fundamentals of economics and how traditional models assume rational, selfish agents with perfect self-...

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#829: James Nestor — Breathing Protocols to Reboot Your Health, Fix Your Sleep, and Boost Performance

30 Sep 2025
1h 50m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews science journalist James Nestor, author of "Breath," to discuss breathwork, sleep quality, and overall health improvements. They delve into the history and science behind various breathing techniques, including TUMMO and Sudarshan Kriya, and explore the connection...

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#828: David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders and Investors (Including Buffett, Munger, Rockefeller, Jobs, Ovitz, Zell, and Names You Don’t Know But Should)

24 Sep 2025
2h 55m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews David Senra, host of the Founders podcast, about his work studying the lives of successful entrepreneurs. They discuss the motivations and personal lives of extreme winners like Brad Jacobs, Ed Thorpe, Sol Price, and Michael Dell, contrasting those driven by love ...

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#827: Pablos Holman — One of The Scariest Hackers I’ve Ever Met

16 Sep 2025
2h 31m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews Pablos Holman, a hacker, inventor, and author, exploring his unconventional background, from growing up with one of the first Apple II computers in Alaska to his work at Blue Origin and Intellectual Ventures Lab. They delve into the mindset of a hacker, contrastin...

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#826: Q&A with Tim — Supplements I’m Taking, Austin vs. SF, Training for Mental Performance, Current Go-To AI Tools, Recovering from Surgery, Intermittent Fasting, and More

09 Sep 2025
1h 25m
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In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim answers questions from the NoBook community on various topics. He discusses his supplement stack, intermittent fasting, AI tools, Austin vs. San Francisco for entrepreneurs, mental sport training, elbow surgery recovery using technologies like Mark Pro and BFR, and challenge...

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