Best Sam Choi Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7: Hannah Ritchie 30:18

7M ago30:18

30:18

When I start to feel overwhelmed by the climate challenges we face, I turn to Hannah Ritchie, a researcher at Our World in Data. Her data-driven approach is an essential antidote to environmental doomsday-ism and provides some much-needed optimism about humanity’s ability to tackle big problems. I recently sat down with Hannah to talk about her ter…

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Episode 6: Sam Altman 33:06

8M ago33:06

33:06

If you ask people to name leaders in artificial intelligence, there’s one name you’ll probably hear more than any other: Sam Altman. His team at OpenAI is pushing the boundaries of what AI can do with ChatGPT, and I loved getting to talk to him about what’s next. Our conversation covered why today’s AI models are the stupidest they’ll ever be, how …

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Family Matters: Literally 57:36

8M ago57:36

57:36

Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they discuss growing up in Asian families. Tune in to hear everything from family drama to poor communication to what the future holds for Asian-American families.

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Adulting 101 57:15

8M ago57:15

57:15

Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they talk about the path to adulthood, what advice they would give their younger selves, and how you don't ever stop growing up.

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Itadakimasu 59:40

8M ago59:40

59:40

Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they talk about their favorite foods. Is it blasphemous to like an Asian cuisine more than your own, what restaurant meals do you miss the most during quarantine, and why is durian a thing? Listen to find out.

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Life in the Time of COVID 53:55

8M ago53:55

53:55

Join Will, Sam, and Ryan as they discuss how life has been during covid, what has changed and what the future holds.

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Black Lives Matter and Racism 53:11

8M ago53:11

53:11

Black Lives Matter. We can't emphasize that enough. Will, Sam, and Ryan return in season 2 with a conversation around race. Join in as they talk about the complex relations around race as Asian-Americans from anti-blackness in the Asian community to hope for lasting change in the future. Also, Black Lives Matter…

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Long Term Valentine's (Dating Part 2) 1:03:32

8M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Happy Valentine's Day to all the couples and happy Friday to the rest of you. Special guest Jinhee joins Will, Sam, and Ryan for the sequel to the dating episode to talk about long term relationships and how it can all begin with an innocent sliding into DMs.

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Bring Honor to Us All 56:45

8M ago56:45

56:45

Videographer extraordinaire, Vinh Le, joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to discuss how Vinh took the road less taken and convinced his parents to let him do so. We talk careers, passions, and how creative work often involves a lot more technical knowledge than you think.

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Oscars So Yellow 56:52

8M ago56:52

56:52

And the Oscar goes to... This week, Sam, Will, and Ryan talk about the explosion of Asian American representation in film and TV. From Crazy Rich Asians to Parasite, we've come a long way.

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Leave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back 58:08

8M ago58:08

58:08

Leave Your Shoes at the Door and Kick Back. Richard Por from Kick Back and Chillax joins Sam, Will, and Ryan to explore New Year's resolutions, personal growth, wildn' out, all while trying to not offend people

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Holiday Customs and Traditions 52:37

8M ago52:37

52:37

'Tis the season. Will, Sam, and Ryan discuss Cambodian and Korean holiday customs and traditions, including gift giving, New Year's money, and more. Happy Holidays, everyone!

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Staying in School - Lessons Learned 57:26

8M ago57:26

57:26

As finals approach, Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about their experiences in school and what they wish they did differently. Listen up, kids. You too, teachers.

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Cuffing Season 55:03

9M ago55:03

55:03

'Tis the season to be cuffed. Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about the complicated world of dating, including racial preferences, dating apps, and what exactly is cuffing anyway?

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Inspiration has an Expiration 47:20

9M ago47:20

47:20

This is the origin story episode. Will, Sam, and Ryan share their backgrounds, including how they all met and how the podcast came to be through a mix of inspiration and timing.

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The Farewell 1:19:40

9M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Will, Sam, and Ryan talk about the surprise indie hit, "The Farewell" starring Awkwafina and why it hit home more than other Asian American films.

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Lofty Goals 46:46

9M ago46:46

46:46

Set lofty goals for yourself. Join Sam as he talks with his friend Jin about his journey from working in IT, to joining the military and finally entering into the world of real estate. Find out what it means for you to have lofty goals for yourself and Jin finds satisifaction with his life in a world that is riddled with comparison.…

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Episode 5: Yejin Choi 31:30

10M ago31:30

31:30

Few people are better at explaining the science of artificial intelligence than Yejin Choi. She’s a computer science professor at the University of Washington, senior resource manager at the Allen Institute for AI, and the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship. I thought her recent TED talk was terrific, and I was thrilled to talk to her about how yo…

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Episode 4: John McWhorter 30:13

12M ago30:13

30:13

I recently started learning French, and the process has made one thing clear to me: There’s a lot I don’t understand about how languages work. So, I turned to John McWhorter, a linguist who has dedicated his career to demystifying the roughly 7,000 languages spoken around the world. When he isn’t busy writing books, John is a professor at Columbia …

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Episode 3: Questlove 31:21

1y ago31:21

31:21

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the ultimate multi-hyphenate: He’s a musician, filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and more. The Grammy and Oscar winner is also a plant-based foods advocate, so when I had some questions about the future of food, I knew I had to sit down with him. We had a blast talking about why he made a meatless Philly cheesesteak, ho…

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Episode 2: Sal Khan 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

Sal Khan is a true pioneer of harnessing the power of technology to help kids learn. So, when I wanted to learn more about how artificial intelligence will transform education, I knew I had to talk to the founder of Khan Academy. I loved chatting with Sal about why tutoring is so important, how his new service Khanmigo is making the most of ChatGPT…

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Episode 1: Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

Can Alzheimer’s disease be funny? I was skeptical, especially given the devastating experience my family had watching my dad suffer from it. So, I asked two experts in using humor to raise awareness—Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen—to help me see the light. We had a great conversation about their organization Hilarity for Charity, hope for the fu…

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Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates | Trailer 1:27

1y ago1:27

1:27

What do you do when you can’t solve a problem? I like to talk to smart people who can help me understand the subject better. I call this process “getting unconfused”—and I think it is one of the best ways to learn something new. In my new podcast, I try to get unconfused about some of the things that fascinate me. Join me on my learning journey as …

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Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company with Super Coffee's Jimmy DeCicco 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

32:22

In this episode of The Recipe, Jimmy Decicco explains how he and his brothers started Super Coffee from scratch to now worth half a billion dollars. They also discuss: - New market launches and navigating the supply chain - Work culture at the Super Coffee HQ - His 'Recipes' for successBy Eric Rakofsky

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10. Matt Choi on Personal Branding & How Leveraging Authenticity is Key to Influencer Success 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

41:45

On this episode of The Recipe, Eric Rakofsky sits down with content creator and athlete, Matt Choi to discuss the business of being a successful social media influencer. They also take deep dives into, - The principles of running - Life before media and betting on yourself - Putting in the reps for the long term success - Leading with purpose to pu…

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9. Alex Okafor & Alex Bachman on The Game, Growth, and Good Health 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

51:03

In this episode of The Recipe, professional athletes Alex Okafor and Alex Bachman showcase their dedication to success, especially during the off-season. They also dive into: - The struggles and triumphs of the game - Expanding their financial portfolios through real estate - How Kollective has been a one-stop-shop of opportunity for lasting friend…

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8. Steve Kuhn On Why Pickleball Will Be The Most Played Sport In America 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

34:48

In this episode of The Recipe, Steve Kuhn explains why he believes Pickleball will become the most-played sport in America. Steve talks about how he discovered pickleball, why pickleball is so addictive, and how he envisions Pickleball growing in the future. Eric and Steve also talk about: MLP's mission and vision The best paddles to use How Pickle…

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7. The Purpose & Pursuit Behind Kollective Medical with Dr. Sam Sneed 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

38:54

In this episode of The Recipe, Eric Rakofsky sits down with Kollective Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sam Sneed to explore the concept of personalized, tailored care, catering to everyone from pro athletes to members. Dr. Sneed also shares his expertise on a simple, effective formula to create momentum towards achieving optimal health and how Kollective…

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6. Inside the World of E-Sports and Business with Kenny Vaccaro 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

43:48

In this episode of The Recipe, Eric Rakofsky sits down with Kenny Vaccaro, former NFL pro, Founder of Gamers First and Kollective Partner. From humble beginnings to thriving as an entrepreneur, Vaccaro describes the integration of health into the world of E-Sports, 'round the clock' CEO lifestyle, managing balance with the things that matter most; …

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5. How Former Pro Boxer Mike Lee is Impacting the Health Industry 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

On this episode of The Recipe, we explore the intersection of sports, business, and health with former pro boxer and Soul CBD co-founder Mike Lee. Mike was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that severely crippled his mental and physical well-being, as well as his professional pursuits as a boxer. Frustrated with the limited options offered by tr…

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4. Kelly Matthews on Scaling Social Media, Relationships and The Importance of Authenticity 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

33:36

From Massachusetts to Austin, to hitting 100k followers in a year, Kelly Matthews discusses her “book of business” and the journey of scaling social media while staying true to what she stands for. In this episode of The Recipe, Eric and Kelly dive into: - Scaling her social media, and tracking performance/strategies. - How essential it is to prior…

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3. How To Train Your Brain With Rashanna Moss 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

In this episode of The Recipe, Rashanna Moss explains what Mental Performance Coaching is and the importance it plays for those ready to maximize their potential. She also illustrates the keys to improving one's quality of life through her self-care strategies. Tune in to hear how certain challenges helped blossom her career and what the future hol…

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2. Danny Amendola's Journey From The NFL to Entrepreneurship 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

43:40

In this episode of The Recipe, Eric Rakofsky sits down with former NFL player and entrepreneur Danny Amendola to uncover his journey on and off the field. Danny shares his personal experiences and principles he learned as an athlete to create a successful life.By Eric Rakofsky

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1. How To Invest Into Boring Businesses Without Millions To Invest With Codie Sanchez 54:19

1+ y ago54:19

54:19

In this episode of The Recipe, Eric Rakofsky sits down with Codie Sanchez, Founder of Contrarian Thinking. They cover how Codie juggles 12-hour work days while working out and prioritizing her health. On top of that, Codie uncovers how she buys and sells unsexy businesses while building an 8-figure media empire.…

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