Best Anastasia Sebastian Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking Tradition with cellist Anastasia Kobekina 38:48

28m ago38:48

38:48

Classical music could use a little disruption. For Anastasia Kobekina, that means playing outside of its rigid forms. An accomplished soloist, Anastasia has played with prestigious orchestras all over the world. She also bangs on her cello, improvises with Vivaldi, and sings. I was thrilled to sit down with Anastasia to discuss her musical experime…

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How to Breathe Out Fear with freediver Li Karlsen 47:35

7d ago47:35

47:35

Courage isn't about bravado. It's about staying calm. Li Karlsen knows a lot about staying calm under the most inhospitable conditions. One of the most accomplished freedivers in the world, Li is a record-holding champion at holding her breath and diving hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. I wanted to ask Li what freediving has taught her a…

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More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two 38:30

15d ago38:30

38:30

In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection. We discuss identifying our values, the two types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment. Listen to Part 1 here or wherever you listen to podcasts. This...is A Bit of Optimism. For more o…

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Careers in Quantum with Anastasia Marchenkova 45:41

17d ago45:41

45:41

Welcome to The New Quantum Era podcast! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of quantum computing and the broader tech landscape with Anastasia Marchenkova, who has a unique blend of experiences in startups, academia, and venture capital. Join us as we explore the intersections of technology, business, and education, and unco…

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Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part One 43:21

22d ago43:21

43:21

To become more self-aware, sometimes you need a friend. Two friends is even better. Brené Brown and Adam Grant swing by the podcast for one of our trademark conversations with no plan. It turns into a deep dive about knowing our selves and how self-reflection is sometimes best done with others. What's a little metacognition between friends? This...…

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The War On The Young with Professor Scott Galloway 1:02:50

29d ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Building wealth is an unequal pursuit. Scott Galloway believes no one is getting more screwed financially than young people. Scott argues what the U.S. is doing to the economic future of its youth is nothing less than a war on the young. The massive transfer of wealth from young to old is a topic he explores in his new book The Algebra of Wealth. I…

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The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology with Paul Cadden-Zimansky 39:16

1M ago39:16

39:16

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, Kevin and Sebastian are joined by a special guest, Paul Cadden-Zemansky, Associate Professor of Physics at Bard College and Director of the Physics Program. Paul is also on the Executive Committee for the International Year of Quantum at the American Physical Society and has been actively involved in the UN’s…

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Moral Courage with Diane Foley, mother of executed journalist James Foley 31:19

1M ago31:19

31:19

Seven years after ISIS killed her son, Diane Foley met with one of his killers. Somehow, she was able to find the humanity in her son's murderer. ISIS held journalist James Foley hostage for 2 years before publicly executing him in 2014, when they uploaded a YouTube video of James's beheading. After her son's murder, Diane Foley started The Foley F…

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Humble Confidence with veteran and entrepreneur Blake Hall 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

Humility stems from confidence. Confident leaders can admit when they're not the smartest person in the room. Blake Hall exemplifies the type of leadership we need more of in business. A former Army Ranger, Blake was awarded the Bronze Star for leading his platoon in combat during the Iraq War. Now he's the CEO and co-founder of ID.me, a digital wa…

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The Ultimate Infinite-Minded CEO with Trek Bicycle CEO John Burke 25:04

2M ago25:04

25:04

The jump from $250 million to $2 billion in revenue doesn't happen overnight. Over 25 years, John Burke transformed Trek Bikes into a global powerhouse — one mom-and-pop bike store at a time. The key to John's success is simple but powerful. Create value for others first, and you too shall be rewarded. John and I discuss why the best way to win isn…

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Be Necessary with war journalist Sebastian Junger 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

War reporters risk their lives to document conflict. And yet, after a career living on battlefields, Sebastian Junger's closest brush with death was surviving an aneurysm. Sebastian's story of his sudden internal hemorrhage and making sense of what he saw while dying is the subject of his new book In My Time of Dying. As someone who usually writes …

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Quantum Advantage Theory and Practice with Di Fang 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, host Sebastian Hassinger comes to you again from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, during their launch event in April 2024 for the deployment of an IBM System One quantum computer on their campus. RPI invited me to lead a panel discussion with members of their faculty and IT team, and provided a podcast studi…

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Invention is Reinvention with entrepreneur Eric Ryan 34:57

2M ago34:57

34:57

Starting a company from scratch isn't easy. Doing it multiple times seems downright impossible. Eric Ryan is one of those serial entrepreneurs. Most known as the co-founder of Method soaps, he's also the founder of Olly vitamins, Welly first aid kits, Cast jewelry, and he has more ventures planned. I sat down with Eric to ask him about his creative…

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The Utility of Quantum Computing for Chemistry with Jamie Garcia 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, we're diving deep into the intersection of quantum computing and chemistry with Jamie Garcia, Technical Program Director for Algorithms and Scientific Partnerships Group with IBM Quantum. Jamie brings a unique perspective, having transitioned from a background in chemistry to the forefront of quantum computin…

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The Definition of Success with author Neil Strauss 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

In 2005, Neil Strauss published The Game, a book about his years living in the pickup artist community. The Game sold millions of copies, stirred up huge controversy, and made Neil a bestselling author. Neil has totally reinvented himself since writing The Game, and I wanted to talk with him about walking away from that identity of success. This le…

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Happily Friended with author Rhaina Cohen 25:59

3M ago25:59

25:59

Society treats marriage like the end goal of human intimacy. Platonic friends can never be as important as romantic partners. What would life look like if we made friendship the goal? Journalist and producer Rhaina Cohen tackles this question in her book The Other Significant Others. She tells the stories of people who made platonic friends the clo…

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Aspiring Quantum Chemist with Professor Lin Lin 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

Sebastian interviews Professor Lin Lin during the System One ribbon cutting event at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Professor Lin Lin's journey from computational mathematics to quantum chemistry has been driven by his fascination with modeling nature through computation. As a student at Peking University, he was intrigued by the con…

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How To Eat with Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé 35:16

3M ago35:16

35:16

It's not just what we eat but how we eat it that counts. Eating the same meal in a different order can dramatically change how we feel! Glucose Goddess is the viral Instagram account of Jessie Inchauspé, who's inspired millions of people to change how they eat. With simple and easy dietary hacks, Jessie teaches people how to prevent glucose spikes …

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Quantum Education and Community Building with Olivia Lanes 36:01

3M ago36:01

36:01

Sebastian is joined by Olivia Lanes, Global Lead for Education and Learning, IBM Quantum to discuss quantum education, IBM's efforts to provide resources for workforce development, the importance of diversity and equality in STEM, and her own personal journey from experimental physics to community building and content creation. Recorded on the RPI …

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LIVE! On campus quantum computing with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 57:49

3M ago57:49

57:49

For this episode, Sebastian is on his own, as Kevin is taking a break. Sebastian accepted a gracious invite to the ribbon cutting event at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, where the university was launching their on-campus IBM System One -- the first commercial quantum computer on a university campus! This week, the episode is a record…

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Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 48:16

3M ago48:16

48:16

Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight and disagree, we can also learn the skills we need to resolve our problems. For over two decades, Shawn McBride has helped thousands of couples do the work to strengthen their relationships. And he has tons of practical advi…

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We Cannot Heal Alone with Rabbi Sharon Brous 35:21

3M ago35:21

35:21

Loneliness is now an epidemic, with devastating impacts on our health. How can we rekindle the deep human connection we need now more than ever? For Rabbi Sharon Brous, this question is the focus of her work. Considered one of the most influential rabbis in the U.S., she's founded her own congregation and has led multiple White House faith events. …

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Quantum computing for high energy physics simulations with Martin Savage 36:22

3M ago36:22

36:22

Dr. Martin Savage is a professor of nuclear theory and quantum informatics at the University of Washington. His research explores using quantum computing to investigate high energy physics and quantum chromodynamics. Dr. Savage transitioned from experimental nuclear physics to theoretical particle physics in his early career. Around 2017-2018, limi…

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Ideas That Stick with advertising legend Lee Clow 39:20

4M ago39:20

39:20

Apple's "1984" commercial, the Energizer Bunny, and the launch of Air Jordans all have one thing in common. They're all creations of legendary ad man Lee Clow. As creative director of Chiat/Day, Lee spent decades making work that transcended advertising and became cultural icons. He shared a close relationship with Steve Jobs, and his Think Differe…

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Modular Quantum System Architectures with Yufei Ding 36:06

4M ago36:06

36:06

In this episode, Sebastian and Kevin interview Professor Yufei Ding, an associate professor at UC San Diego, who specializes in the intersection of theoretical physics and computer science. They discuss Dr. Ding's research on system architecture in quantum computing and the potential impact of AI on the field. Dr. Ding's work aims to replicate the …

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The Anxious Generation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

Anxiety disorders affect Gen Z at astronomically higher rates than previous generations. There's plenty to be anxious about in the modern world. But the reason behind Gen Z's mental health crisis might be simpler than you'd think. According to social psychologist and NYU professor Jonathan Haidt, the answer lies in growing up with a combination of …

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How to Live to 100 with Blue Zones explorer Dan Buettner 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

Most of us would count ourselves lucky to live to age 80. And yet, there are places on Earth where people regularly live to 100, suffer virtually no chronic disease, and live life with a sense of purpose. These "Blue Zones" are the focus of Dan Buettner's work. He's a National Geographic explorer, an author, and a documentarian. He spent years trav…

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Material Science with Houlong Zhuang at Q2B Paris 33:38

4M ago33:38

33:38

In this special solo episode recorded at Q2B Paris 2024, Sebastian talks with Houlong Zhuang, assistant professor at Arizona State University, about his work in material science. Dr. Zhuang discusses his research on using quantum computing and machine learning to simulate high entropy alloy materials. The goal is to efficiently predict material pro…

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Going To Mars with NASA director Laurie Leshin 38:21

4M ago38:21

38:21

As the private space industry races to colonize space for profit, where does NASA fit in to the equation? Laurie Leshin is just the person to answer that question. She's the Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the first female director in JPL's storied history. To her, NASA's future is defined by its mission — exploring the cosmos for …

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Four Years in Solitary Confinement with political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez 44:44

4M ago44:44

44:44

If great leaders are those willing to suffer for their beliefs, Leopoldo Lopez is certainly a great leader. After he led the massive 2014 Venezuelan protests that swept the nation, the regime of Nicolás Maduro sentenced Leopoldo to over a decade of political imprisonment. He suffered four years of solitary confinement and psychological torture befo…

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Redemption with charity founder Scott Harrison 42:00

5M ago42:00

42:00

The thrills of pleasure-seeking don't last long before we need even more. And when the excitement isn't enough, what is? Scott Harrison's life as an elite nightclub promoter was an unending cycle of drinking, drugs, models, and fast cars. After ten years, his vices caught up with him, and a health scare forced him to reflect on his life. Scott felt…

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A look back at quantum computing in 2023 with Kevin and Sebastian 35:01

5M ago35:01

35:01

No guest this episode! Instead, Kevin and Sebastian have a conversation looking back on the events of 2023 in quantum computing, wiht a particular focus on three trends: some waning of enthusiasm in the private sector, a surge of investments from the public sector as national and regional governments invest in the quantum computing value chain and …

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Supercommunicators with journalist Charles Duhigg 28:44

5M ago28:44

28:44

Great communicators aren't born that way. They're self-made. Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose new book, Supercommunicators, explores how some people have unlocked the secret language of connection. Charles and I discuss what makes these "supercommunicators" unique, why we need stories to convey ideas, and how being honest…

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Community Starts at Home with author Alexandra Hudson 20:52

5M ago20:52

20:52

In a divided society, idealists believe we can overcome our differences. Alexandra Hudson is one of those idealists. Disillusioned by the backstabbing she witnessed in federal government, she began to research how we can repair the divisions keeping us apart. We discuss what being civil means in a dog-eat-dog culture and why building a more connect…

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Knihomol na mol vol. 7 - Queer books 1:04:59

5M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Knihomoľ na mol je nový podcast o dvoch kamarátkach s drastický odlišným čitateľským vkusom, ktoré sa rozprávajú o všetkom, čo knižný svet ponúka - od romantického fantasy po vzťahy, kde má jeden z páru namiesto rúk...ehm, chápadlá. V siedmom dieli sa budeme rozprávať o knihách s queer tématikou. Myslíme si, že hovoriť o vzťahoch medzi osobami rovn…

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Dawning of the Era of Logical Qubits with Dr Vladan Vuletic 44:27

5M ago44:27

44:27

Kevin and Sebastian are joined by Dr. Vladan Vuletic, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Physics at the Center for Ultracold Atoms and Research in the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology At the end of 2023, the quantum computing community was startled and amazed by the results from a bombshell paper published in Nature on …

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How To Be A Friend with chef Christina Tosi 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

When life gets tough, true friends ask for help. Christina Tosi is that kind of friend. She's someone I can trust with anything and someone I can cry with. She also happens to be a world-class pastry chef, a genius dessert maker, and the founder and CEO of Milk Bar. We reflect on the art of asking for help and how sometimes all we need from a true …

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Knihomol na mol vol. 6 - Mind the Age Gap 57:32

6M ago57:32

57:32

Knihomoľ na mol je nový podcast o dvoch kamarátkach s drastický odlišným čitateľským vkusom, ktoré sa rozprávajú o všetkom, čo knižný svet ponúka - od romantického fantasy po vzťahy, kde jeden má namiesto rúk...ehm, chápadlá. V šiestom dieli sa budeme rozprávať o vzťahoch, v ktorých je jeden partner značne starší. Prejdeme si všetkými age gapmi - o…

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Why Awkward is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro 32:11

6M ago32:11

32:11

Awkwardness gets a bad rap, but the trait is often an indicator that someone is extraordinary. Psychologist and author Ty Tashiro has spent a great deal of time studying (and living!) social awkwardness. He's fascinated by how the same traits that cause us social embarrassment can also drive exceptional accomplishment. As a fellow awkward person my…

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A Theory of Everyone with behavioral researcher Dr. Michael Muthukrishna 35:23

6M ago35:23

35:23

What makes humanity unique? Dr. Michael Muthukrishna is fascinated by why our species behaves the way it does. In his book, A Theory of Everyone, Michael seeks to answer some of the deepest questions humans have about ourselves and how our cultures came to be. Why do humans create culture? What do all our societies have in common? And how can this …

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Knihomol na mol vol.5 - Best Books Ever 1:22:24

6M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Knihomoľ na mol je nový knižný podcast o dvoch kamarátkach s drastický odlišným čitateľským vkusom, ktoré sa rozprávajú o všetkom, čo knižný svet ponúka - od romantického fantasy po vzťahy, kde jeden má namiesto rúk...ehm, chápadlá. V piatom dieli sa budeme rozprávať o knihách, ktoré nás nejakým spôsobom formovali - či už od detstva, alebo nám utkv…

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Atomic Habits with author James Clear 33:13

6M ago33:13

33:13

In the New Year, we all aspire to become better versions of ourselves. But how do we change our behavior so new habits actually stick? Well, James Clear is THE expert on habits. His book, Atomic Habits, is the #1 New York Times bestseller with over 15 million copies sold. Together, James and I break down his powerful approach to forming better habi…

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Excellence with Silicon Valley Legend Jackie Reses 35:08

6M ago35:08

35:08

Lasting success requires innovation but how do we actually build teams that can keep innovation in their DNA? Jackie Reses is Silicon Valley royalty precisely because she knows how to hire, build, and lead the best teams for the best companies. Jackie was a senior executive at Yahoo!, Alibaba, and Square and now she is the founder and CEO of a new …

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Imperfections, Nuance, and Humanity with comedian Alex Edelman 33:48

7M ago33:48

33:48

Great comedians have the ability to point out some of the madness, ridiculousness, and nuance that exists in the world. Alex Edelman is already one of the greats. His current show, "Just For Us," is a transformative experience for his audiences, as he regales them with his experience as an unwelcome interloper at a meeting for white supremacists. O…

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Trapped Ions and Quantum VCs with Chiara Decaroli 54:02

7M ago54:02

54:02

Summary In this episode, Sebastian and Kevin are joined by Chiara Decaroli, a quantum physicist and venture capitalist. Chiara shares her unique journey into the field of quantum, starting from a small village in Italy to earning her PhD in quantum physics. She explains the history of ion trapping and how it led to the development of quantum comput…

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Drive with professional racer Danica Patrick 33:05

7M ago33:05

33:05

Drive can get you to peak performance. But what happens when you enter the next chapter of your life? Danica Patrick was one of the best drivers in the world, the only woman in a field perennially dominated by men. But that was years ago. Now, she is finding meaning beyond wins, races, and results. It turns out, the best part of drive is the journe…

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The Value of Values with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon 28:43

7M ago28:43

28:43

All business leaders want to make a lasting impact, but very few have the scale and tools to change the entire planet. Doug McMillon has the scale and the tools. He is the CEO of Walmart and employs over 2 million people across the world. But it is Doug's commitment to leading Walmart based on its core values that makes him so important. So I sat d…

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A Curious Mind with movie producer Brian Grazer 29:35

8M ago29:35

29:35

Authenticity is exceedingly rare. Yet Brian Grazer embodies it with an unparalleled zest and refreshing innocence. Though Grazer might not be a household name, his tv shows and movies (like "A Beautiful Mind" and “Apollo 13”) have earned him 242 Emmy nominations and 47 Oscar nominations. He believes in the power of asking endless amounts of questio…

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Talking to Animals with A.I. ethicist Aza Raskin 40:11

8M ago40:11

40:11

When did we get so disconnected from the world around us? How can we find our way back? Aza Raskin thinks the answer might lie in humanity's greatest adversary - listening. As co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology and of the Earth Species Project, Aza and his team are using Artificial Intelligence to decode the language of animals, from wh…

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Adiabatic and Counterdiabatic Quantum Computing with Dr. Ieva Čepaitė 41:04

8M ago41:04

41:04

In this episode of The New Quantum Era, Kevin Rowney and Sebastian Hassinger are joined by Dr. Ieva Čepaitė to delve into the nuanced world of quantum physics and computation. Dr. Čepaitė discusses her journey into quantum computing and her work on counterdiabatic methods used to optimize the control of many body quantum states. She provides an ove…

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