Best Neil McCormick Podcasts (2024)

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Sam Corcos: How Writing Helped This CEO Build a $300m+ Company 1:38:55

1d ago1:38:55

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This is business writing like you’ve never seen it before. Sam Corcos is the founder of a $300 million company called Levels. He’s built a culture of intellectual rigor by hiring excellent writers and giving them time to think on paper. But don’t get it twisted — a successful “writing-first work culture” is far more than grammatically correct Slack…

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Paul Millerd: Why Writing Is The Path For Self Discovery 1:06:23

16d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

“I’m not writing for you.” This was Paul’s response to a scathing critique that came early in his writing career. Since then, Paul’s book, The Pathless Path, has sold over 50,000 copies and has spurred thousands of writers to forge their own path forward — scathing critiques and all. Writing isn’t about building the biggest readership possible. It’…

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Steph Smith: How to Make Your Writing Stand Out 1:35:33

23d ago1:35:33

1:35:33

There is an intrinsic interestingness inside of you. But, you’re probably suppressing it. Welcome to 96-minutes of learning how to use your interestingness to stand out online. Speaking of standing out, Steph Smith: Hosts a16z, a top five technology podcast Taught herself to code and launched multiple websites that hit #1 on Product Hunt Sold over …

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Brie Wolfson: How Writing Builds Billion-Dollar Companies | How I Write Podcast 1:06:35

1M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Writing is thinking, which means it’s like lighter fluid for business growth. Brie has played major roles at writing-rich companies like Stripe, and her expertise on writing-first culture is now used by giants like Amazon and Basecamp. As she says: “Reality has a surprising amount of detail.” Writing illuminates all the interesting details worth pu…

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10 Lessons from the Best Writer in Tech | Paul Graham | How I Write Podcast 1:00:07

1M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Paul Graham is one of the most successful writers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Sure, he sold a company to Yahoo and co-founded Y Combinator, which has created hundreds of billions of dollars in value. But more than that, Paul is a renowned essayist and his thoughts on what makes good writing are worth paying attention to. So, how has writin…

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Neil Strauss: Writing With Brutal Honesty | How I Write Podcast 1:22:19

1M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Neil writes about all the icky, taboo things you’re not supposed to say out loud. As the author of ten New York Times Bestselling books, he’s built his career on getting celebrities like Rick Rubin, Kevin Hart, and Jenna Jameson to open up in a way that most writers are too afraid to do. But don’t get it twisted — “being vulnerable” doesn’t mean “w…

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Shaan Puri: 3 Principles to Master Storytelling | How I Write Podcast 1:48:30

1M ago1:48:30

1:48:30

Every year, 25 million people download Shaan’s podcast. Sure, he’s a brilliant entrepreneur, investor, and writer, but there’s one skill in particular that keeps Shaan’s audience coming back for more: storytelling. And not the kind of storytelling that feels like an IQ contest. (I know you know what I mean.) Shaan tells stories that burst with aliv…

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Michael Mauboussin: How To Find Your Edge As A Writer 1:07:56

2M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Perhaps the best-kept secret of any writer is the ability to find inspiration in unconventional places. And that’s Michael Mauboussin in a nutshell. Investing, business, reading, writing, luck, skill — name a topic he’s passionate about, and he’s found a way to make money from it in his writing. How? By subverting “The Curse of Knowledge.” With his…

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Packy McCormick: How To Publish Your Best Ideas Online 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Packy McCormick is proof that writing online can attract real-world opportunities you never dreamed of. He went from 20 Substack subscribers to a $40 million venture fund — and he’s still growing. In this episode, we dive into the three main “how’s” of Packy’s growth. First, he has a distinct, unforgettable style. His business-meets-memes newslette…

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Howard Marks: How Writing Helped Him Raise Billions | How I Write Podcast 53:52

2M ago53:52

53:52

Want to build influence with great ideas and simple writing? Look no further than Howard Marks. Most smart people use big words and plastic jargon to reinforce the barrier between themselves and “the common folk.” Howard, on the other hand, breaks down this barrier, and that’s why his ideas are so influential (and why he’s Warren Buffett’s favorite…

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Amor Towles: The Secret to Telling a Great Story 1:15:28

3M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Amor Towles is our modern day F. Scott Fitzgerald. Sure, he’s a critically acclaimed, award-winning novelist (ever heard of “A Gentleman in Moscow”?) but not because he’s cracked the publishing algorithm. Rather than scheming how many books he can sell or how many critics he can impress, his #1 goal is to fulfill his covenant with his reader. “They…

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Steven Johnson: How to Write with AI | How I Write Podcast 1:33:12

3M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

Steven Johnson has studied LLM technology for over 35 years. His consensus? Large Language models and human creativity aren’t at odds. They’re at their best when they work in harmony. Johnson has written thirteen books, many of which explore how tools and technologies expand what humans are capable of and transform societies. He created NotebookLM …

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Chris Dixon: Writing Advice You Need to Know For The Future | How I Write Podcast 1:27:33

3M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Chris Dixon is the perfect example of how learning in public can catapult you to success. Come learn how he went from writer to owner, and how you can, too. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://cdixon.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdixon Blog: https://cdixon.substack.com/subscribe Book: https://www.amazon.com/Read-Write-Own-Building-Internet/dp/0593…

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I Met 20 of The World's Greatest Writers. Here's What I Learned. 1:01:03

3M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

It’s the start of 2024 and to celebrate I thought I’d run through some of the best lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12 months. This past year has had over 20 episodes produced so there was a lot to choose from but I ended up settling on 8 insights from some of my favorite conversations both inside and outside of the podcast. Expect to learn how…

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Tiago Forte: A Guide to Productive Writing | How I Write Podcast 1:02:33

4M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Tiago grew up reading in Barnes and Noble — up to six hours at a time! Now, his bestselling book, Building a Second Brain, is the perfect combination of his favorite genres: self-development, business, and tech. Come learn how Tiago has helped thousands of people unlock their creative potential. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://fortelabs.com/ YouTub…

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Tim Urban: Stop Procrastinating and Make Your Writing Fun | How I Write Podcast 1:11:50

4M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Tim Urban used to hate writing because he thought it was boring. Now, he has 600,000+ newsletter subscribers, 811,000+ Twitter followers, and one of the most unforgettable (and hilarious) writing styles on the Internet. Come learn how to make your writing fun to read and fun to write. SPEAKER LINKS: Website & Newsletter: https://waitbutwhy.com/ Twi…

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Tim Ferriss: How I Wrote 5 #1 NYT Bestsellers | How I Write Podcast 1:28:42

4M ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Tim Ferriss has built one of the most lucrative personal brands on the Internet: 2,000,000 newsletter subscribers, 5 #1 New York Times Bestselling books, and 900 million podcast downloads. Come learn his top writing tactics, routines, and habits! SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://tim.blog/ Newsletter: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/ Books: htt…

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Sahil Bloom: How He Turned Twitter Threads Into 1 Million Followers | How I Write Podcast 1:25:26

5M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Sahil Bloom once believed working in finance was the only way to make money; then, he started writing online and proved himself wrong. Come learn how he turned Twitter threads into 1 million followers by writing with soul. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SahilBloom Newsletter: https://www.sahilbloom.c…

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Byrne Hobart: How to Write a High-Value Newsletter for 50,000+ Readers 1:12:37

5M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Byrne Hobart has a Substack following of over 50,000 subscribers, consisting of some of the smartest people in Silicon Valley — startup founders, venture capitalists, hedge fund managers, you name it. Come learn how he produces high-density, high-insight ideas so consistently. SPEAKER LINKS: Newsletter: https://www.thediff.co/ Twitter: https://twit…

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Ali Abdaal: How I Write (Productively) 1:11:21

5M ago1:11:21

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From making his first dollar online at 12 years-old to raking in $4,000,000 a year, Ali Abdaal is not your average online creator. And his advice on how to “make it” online is not so average, either. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://aliabdaal.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal Instagram: https://w…

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Chamath Palihapitiya: Write Like a Billionaire | How I Write Podcast 46:55

5M ago46:55

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Come learn how Chamath Palihapitiya, tech billionaire and Silicon Valley icon, breathes life into his ideas — and how you can, too. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://www.socialcapital.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chamath Annual Letters: https://www.socialcapital.com/annual-letters Newsletter: https://chamath.substack.com/ WRITE OF PASSAGE: Want …

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Steven Pressfield: Every Story Needs a Villain | How I Write Podcast | How I Write 1:26:17

5M ago1:26:17

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Steven Pressfield waded through 27 years of Resistance so you don’t have to — come learn his best practices to creating your best work. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield Books: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/ WRITE OF PASSAGE: Want to learn more about the next class Writ…

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Garry Tan: Y Combinator CEO - The Key To Writing For Startups and Entrepreneurs 59:35

6M ago59:35

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Learn how Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, wrote his way to success in the startup world — and how you can, too. SPEAKER LINKS: Website: https://www.ycombinator.com/people/garry-tan Twitter: https://twitter.com/garrytan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrytan/ Blog: https://blog.garrytan.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GarryTan Linkedin…

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Morgan Housel: How He Sold 4 Million Books 2:03:01

6M ago2:03:01

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When people ask me what good online writing looks like, I point them to Morgan Housel. Why? He takes dry financial concepts and breathes life into them with captivating stories. And he’s been doing it for a decade and a half. Before Morgan wrote “The Psychology of Money” — one of the world’s most popular finance books that’s now sold over 4 million…

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Mark Manson: From Online Blogger to 3-Time #1 New York Times Bestselling Author 1:29:43

6M ago1:29:43

1:29:43

Mark Manson’s success as a writer stems from one central idea: “What feels like play?” After his dating blog took off in 2012, Mark started writing about all the things that excited him: psychology, personal development, and “self-help for people who hate self-help.” His breakout book, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,” was the #1 most read non…

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Lenny Rachitsky: How This Ex-Airbnb Product Manager Created A Top Newsletter On Substack 1:23:01

6M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

Lenny writes one of the top five business newsletters on Substack — which has amassed over 500,000 subscribers. He hosts a podcast that makes him more money than he made in corporate America. And he’s built a raving X audience of over 188,000. No training. No ego. And to top it all off, he writes in one of the most oversaturated markets on the Inte…

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Riva Tez: Becoming A Free Thinker 1:24:43

7M ago1:24:43

1:24:43

Riva Tez is one of the freest writers I know. It’s as if the boundaries of conventional thinking don’t apply to her. She’s allergic to dogma and passionate about questioning the taboos of our time, and her obsessive research gene has given her a knack for stumbling upon forgotten and under-explored ideas. She’s a singular human being. Part of her b…

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Sam Parr: How To Make $2 Million A Month By Writing 1:11:17

7M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Sam is a master copywriter and business builder. If there was ever somebody who knows how to turn online writing into cash, Sam is it. In this episode, Sam shows how you can sell at scale and where to find the opportunities in the business of writing. We’ll teach you how to think through headlines, find content for your own writing, and torch the i…

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Marc Andreessen: It’s Time To Write 1:17:38

7M ago1:17:38

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Marc Andreessen deserves a place on the Mount Rushmore of Silicon Valley. His presence in the tech space is unprecedented and he's one of the most prolific investors. The world of online writing is in debt to him. He co-founded Netscape, where he created the first popular web browser. He invented the tweetstorm, and has helped form the internet. He…

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Ava: The Emotions of Writing 1:17:59

7M ago1:17:59

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How do you create intimacy and connection with readers? While some writers have a way of letting you inside their mind, Ava (@noampomsky) has a way of letting you inside her heart. There's an intimacy about her writing - an honesty, a tenderness, a contemplative-ness, a sense of connection that shows up in her work and it's what makes her unique. A…

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Derek Sivers: No Wasted Words 1:11:34

8M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

It’s hard to capture in words the love and creativity that Derek Sivers brings to his work. He describes himself as a “monomaniac, introvert, and slow thinker.” But those words just reveal his humility. Derek’s work has charmed millions — from his early days as a professional musician and circus performer, to founding CD Baby, writing fan favorites…

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Kevin Kelly: On Fame, Structuring Ideas, Writing Books, and Founding Wired Magazine 1:17:30

8M ago1:17:30

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Kevin Kelly is one of the most important tech writers of the last half century. Kevin started as the publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of Steve Jobs’ favorite publications. After being mentored by Stewart Brand, he started writing books and magazine pieces before cofounding Wired Magazine. He has since become a prolific…

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Lulu Cheng Meservey: The PR Class You Didn’t Know You Needed 1:11:08

8M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Lulu Cheng Meservey gives a masterclass on non-boring corporate communications, Korean pop culture, and religious fanaticism. Lulu shares what she’s learned running comms for startups, decoding cultural erogenous zones, and crafting impactful messages in 280 characters or less. Whether you're a writer, a communications professional, or simply curio…

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Derek Thompson: From Acting to the Eminem of Macroeconomic Analysis 1:06:16

8M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Derek Thompson weaves together ideas from all over the place — economics, public policy, sports, and even pop culture. His writing is a breath of fresh air in a world of cookie cutter Internet content. Where other click-hungry journalists have caved to antagonistic practices, Derek’s writing is cool and charitable. And it’s also poetic. With a back…

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Jimmy Soni, on Interviewing Elon Musk, Writing Biographies, Lessons from Peter Thiel, and The Art of Research 1:43:59

8M ago1:43:59

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A master of biographies and a professional speechwriter. If you want to write serious, research-backed non-fiction or build your writing career while working a full-time job, this episode is for you. Website: https://jimmysoni.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmyasoni Books: The Founders: The Story of Paypal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silic…

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The Cultural Tutor, on Writing Every Day, Growing a Twitter Audience, and Reading Old Books 1:22:52

8M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

The man started writing online ~15 months ago, and has ascended to 1.5 million Twitter followers. Until now, he's been anonymous. Never showed his face. This is a masterclass in how to write for the Internet, source reading material, and build a writing habit. The Cultural Tutor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturaltutor David Perell on Twitter:…

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Tyler Cowen and Alex Tabarrok, on The Story of Marginal Revolution 1:06:57

8M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

For the past 20 years, they have run the world’s largest economics blog. This is the story of how they publish every day, generate ideas when they’re stuck, and plan to teach millions of people the basics of supply & demand. Tyler and Alex's newsletter: https://marginalrevolution.com/ Tyler's website: https://tylercowen.com/ Tyler's Twitter: https:…

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How I Write: Podcast Trailer 1:05

9M ago1:05

1:05

How I Write brings you conversations with the world’s best writers. Each week, writer David Perell sits down with a writer to explore their creative process and riff on the craft. You’ve read their work. Now this is your chance to see how they create it. New episodes of the How I Write show go live every Wednesday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.com/…

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Best Day evah! 11:54

1+ y ago11:54

11:54

About a few things that happened today good and some good tunes and a good vibe.

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Indiana camping, workforce and China 17:24

2+ y ago17:24

17:24

Getting back at it, finally with a little catch up of the most recent months happenings and why so many job openings.

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Trip out west to Zion National Park 17:52

3y ago17:52

17:52

Took a week off to head out west with some buddies.. enjoy.

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Win some and lose some. 21:52

3y ago21:52

21:52

This episode, i talk about some recent wins and some recent losses.

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Why I love St. Patrick’s Day! 11:45

3y ago11:45

11:45

Just a quick rundown for a few minutes on why St. Patrick’s Day is so cool to me and why enjoyed so much and I hope y’all are too.

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East Coast Swing Leg 1! 20:12

3y ago20:12

20:12

We start an east coast road trip!

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We got a dog in Ballet Class! 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

Driving back to pick up Evaline from school , i cover our dog, the kids taking classes and the snow.

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Return with a recap of yesterday and 2020. 33:58

3y ago33:58

33:58

A little bit has happened in my world and our world in the past year or so. Without further delay.. a recap.

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Windshield Time (Trailer) 0:45

4+ y ago0:45

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Back in the saddle, no meat in my grade school principal. 23:18

4+ y ago23:18

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This episode I’ll talk a little bit about our time in Barbados what it meant to me how I’m going to try to figure out to get all that information out my gradeschool principal Mrs. little and what the ride is like I’m not eating meat.

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Wrong side of the right place, good food and adventure from Barbados. 16:58

4+ y ago16:58

16:58

We are living in Barbados with our kids for a month. Day 4 Che king in.

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Stealing cars, swimming holes and no trespassing. 24:40

5y ago24:40

24:40

Take a trip with Mina memory lane as I think about all of the swimming holes where characters and odd story is it just Java man on this beautiful Monday morning.

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