Best Patrick Dempsey Podcasts (2024)

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How Patrick Dempsey Applies Stoicism in Acting and Race Car Driving 41:03

9h ago41:03

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You may know Patrick Dempsey as “McDreamy” from Grey’s Anatomy or from one of his many leading roles in films like Enchanted, Sweet Home Alabama, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Ferrari, and countless others. In addition to being an incredible actor, Patrick is also a competitive race car driver and founder of Dempsey…

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We Really Screwed This Up, Didn’t We? | A Week Without Complaining 9:03

11m ago9:03

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We need to make the virtues commonplace again—they are, as Marcus Aurelius said, “touchstones of goodness.” And we must start with the only thing we control: Our own decisions, motivations and actions. 📚 Learn how to live with virtue by reading the Stoic Virtues series by Ryan Holiday: Book 1: Courage is Calling | https://store.dailystoic.com/ Book…

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Seneca on Practicing What You Preach 11:48

5m ago11:48

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Today's episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this letter, Seneca writes about how true philosophy requires acting in accordance with one's principles, advocating for consistency between one's inner life and outward behavior. Go to tim.blog/seneca to get the PDF for free. Listen to more of The Tao of Seneca…

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Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling 43:23

1d ago43:23

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are officially here! To kick off the Olympics, Ryan talks to gold medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman, and legendary basketball coach George Raveling. Dominique Dawes is one of only three US women to compete at three Olympics, and has won four Olympic medals. In the 1996 Summer Olympic G…

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No One Escapes This | When Good Men Do Nothing 9:39

2d ago9:39

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You’ll never be happy or feel good if your sense of worth is tied up in always being well-received, if you can’t handle the injustice of being misunderstood or unfairly criticized. 📕 Right Thing, Right Now | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets at ryanholiday.net/tour 📓 Grab your own leather bound signed editi…

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Episode 62: All Ireland football final preview 33:49

4h ago33:49

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Join us for an exhilarating episode of the GAA Zone Podcast as we gear up for the highly anticipated All Ireland Football Final 2024! In Episode 62, our expert panel dives deep into the thrilling match-up. We start with a comprehensive analysis of both teams' journey to reach this pinnacle. Guests include former players and seasoned analysts who sh…

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Everyone (And Everything) Is Like A River | Ask DS 17:13

4d ago17:13

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Marcus Aurelius put his words down in Greek over 1,850 years ago. They have not changed. But each time a new translator has looked at them, they’ve found something different. Ask DS: Does leadership equal sacrifice? How do you stay motivated, present, and fulfilled while also keeping Memento Mori in mind? 🎙️Listen to part 1 of Ryan’s Q&A with the F…

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Are You Allowed To Cry? 1:51

8m ago1:51

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A Stoic is invulnerable. A Stoic is tough. A Stoic is emotionless. A Stoic can't cry...right? You’re only human. So be human and let yourself feel. 💡 Take the first step towards a calmer future by signing up for the course: Taming Your Temper: The 11 Day Stoic Guide to Controlling Your Anger at the Daily Stoic Store: https://dailystoic.com/anger ✉️…

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Stoicism for Turbulent Times (and Divisive Politics) | History of Rome Podcaster Mike Duncan on Political Parallels 1:13:00

5d ago1:13:00

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After the recent assassination attempt of former President Trump and the heightening political divide, it’s important to learn from history and turn to what we can control amidst the chaos. There’s no better time to revisit Ryan Holiday’s conversation with Mike Duncan, author of Storm Before the Storm and podcast host of The History of Rome, to tal…

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How To Stand Before Kings | Everything You Need To Know About Marcus Aurelius' Meditations 14:55

6d ago14:55

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The Stoics didn’t just stand before kings, they came to them as equals and in some cases, towered over them, their virtue putting them above any kind of worldly power. 📕 Pick up a copy of Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎥 Watch the YouTube video of Everything You Need To Know About Marcus Aurelius' Meditations 💡 …

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Waste No More Time Doing This | Keeping "The News" In Check 10:16

7d ago10:16

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“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be,” Marcus Aurelius says. “Be one.” Don't follow breaking news. Don't let it change who you are. Don't let it rattle your equilibrium. 📕 Turn off the news and read these books instead: Trust Me I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman The Image by Daniel Boorstin The Br…

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Taming the Ego | Overcoming the Enemy Within 49:01

15m ago49:01

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When you feel that voice inside you creeping up, the one that makes you feel entitled, the one that makes you feel superior, the one that makes you aghast that anyone would try to be telling you what to do, that child-like voice, that's ego. Listen in to Ryan Holiday differentiate between ego and confidence, explain how ego gets in the way of succe…

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Embrace Your Weirdness | Forgive Them Because They Don't Know 9:52

39m ago9:52

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Embrace who you really are. Embrace what makes you unique. Embrace your weirdness. Because chances are it’s special. 🎙️ Listen to Rainn Wilson’s interview on The Daily Stoic or watch it on YouTube 📓 Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎟 Ryan Holiday is g…

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Episode 61: All Ireland hurling final preview 2024 30:05

9h ago30:05

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The GAA Zone Podcast Episode 61 focuses on the preview of the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final between Clare and Cork. This highly anticipated match sees Clare and Cork. Clare, run by manager Brian Lohan, aims to secure their fifth All-Ireland title. Their last win was in 2013, and they have shown remarkable form this season. Basi…

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This Will Help You Calm Down | Ask DS 13:53

9m ago13:53

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If you read the news, it feels like the world is falling apart. Zoom out. Take a sideways glance. Get the outside of the issue, the problem, the day’s events. Seek perspective. Ask DS: How do we know when we are sticking to our values versus leaving them behind? What can we learn from President Carter’s campaigning versus his leadership while in of…

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This Is What Is Making You So Stressed 3:19

1h ago3:19

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Falling short today does not have to mean that everything is falling apart. Stop torturing yourself! Be present. Focus primarily on what is front of you. 💡 Slay Your Stress: A Daily Stoic 20 Day Challenge | dailystoic.com/stress 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily?…

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The Key Media Strategies for Maximum Impact | Gary Vaynerchuck 46:04

2d ago46:04

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Gary Vaynerchuck, better known as Gary Vee, has always had his finger on the pulse of digital media. His content pyramid is the secret behind how some of your favorite online creators built their platform and is the playbook used by the biggest digital marketing agencies in the world. Gary joins Ryan Holiday at the Daily Stoic studio to talk about …

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Who Possesses You? | 12 Must-Read Stoic Books To Get You Started 20:32

27m ago20:32

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We must retain possession of ourselves. We must get a hold of ourselves. No matter what they do to us. No matter how unfair or frustrating life (and bullies) can be. Books Mentioned: Letters from a Stoic - Seneca - https://www.thepaintedporch.com Meditations - Marcus Aurelius - https://www.thepaintedporch.com Courage Under Fire - James Stockdale - …

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How To Live in an Imperfect World | Practice Gentleness Instead of Anger 9:34

16m ago9:34

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We are in an imperfect world populated with flawed people. We ourselves are flawed. We can’t afford to feel or act superior. We have too much work to do, there is too much good we can do. 💡We designed The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Leaders to mirror the kind of education that produced historically great leaders like…

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9 Stoic Strategies to Overcome Procrastination 32:23

7m ago32:23

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Twenty centuries ago, the Roman era Stoic philosopher Seneca joked that the one thing fools all have in common is that they are always getting ready to live. But they never do it. Is that who you want to be? Check out the full article on https://dailystoic.com/ 🎟 Order tickets to Ryan's tour dates at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delive…

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The Price of Integrity | Jordan Harbinger 48:47

8h ago48:47

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Having interviewed over 1,000 people, how does Jordan Harbinger decide who he brings on his wildly successful podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show? What guests, topics, or advertisers has he turned down despite how click-worthy or lucrative they are? Listen in to today’s conversation with Jordan Harbinger and Ryan Holiday to hear them talk about why …

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The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived… | Some Simple Rules 7:37

11d ago7:37

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We’re in an election year here, not just in America but across the world. Let us learn from Seneca. 📓 Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📚 Pick up a copy of The Greatest Empire: A Life of Seneca by Emily Wilson at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepain…

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Nobody Won Afraid Of Losing | Ask DS 12:51

14d ago12:51

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Courage is the mother of all virtues, Aristotle said, because in a world that’s not virtuous, it’s a brave thing to go out there and do what needs to be done. Ask DS: What does Ryan do with his journals once they are full? How can Stoicism be practical and relevant in today’s environment? Does Ryan try to teach Stoicism to his kids? (check out Dail…

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You Know You’re Good When… 1:59

14d ago1:59

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You keep going. You do your best. Even if life has kicked the crap out of you. 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these less…

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What We Can Learn From The Rich And Famous | Jordan Harbinger 40:40

9d ago40:40

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At the time of this recording, Jordan Harbinger had just published over 1,000 episodes of his podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show. Throughout the years, Jordan has interviewed icons like Kobe, Malcolm Gladwell, Danny Trejo, Mark Cuban and more. Ryan has also had the pleasure of being a guest on the show multiple times since he met Jordan over a deca…

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It Helps To Write It Down | How To Journal Like The Stoics 11:40

4d ago11:40

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Journaling is one of the most essential exercises in Stoic philosophy. You find your own way. You find your own style. You get your own benefits. But only if you do it. 📓 Looking to start a journaling practice or get back into one? The Daily Stoic Journal is more than 50% off right now on Amazon! You can also grab a signed copy of The Daily Stoic J…

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You Don’t Get To Do This Anymore | Don’t Look For The Third Thing 9:54

21d ago9:54

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Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations to himself, yet he only speaks positively of people he knows in those pages. This is the price of success, of a platform, of power—that is, responsibility. 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎟 Ryan Holiday is …

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