Best Ivan Maisel Podcasts (2024)

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Making Sense of Tech - Barton Hooper, Director of Equity Research at Weitz Investments 32:11

12d ago32:11

32:11

Barton is trained as an accountant and equity investor. We all know how much tech is driving the stock market. He sheds light on how to make sense of what is going on. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Update on the US Congress with Congressman Jim Himes 33:03

1M ago33:03

33:03

Jim returns to the show to share his perspective on Ukraine, the border and the November election. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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China Economic Update with Jason Bedford 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

Jason is an accountant, fluent Chinese speaker and Wall Street veteran. I always learn from my talks with Jason and I think you will too. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Losing a Child - Ivan Maisel 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

Ivan is a renowned college sports journalist and the father of three, one of whom took his own life. It's a terrifying story and one we all need to hear. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Grain - Ancient Trade Pathways with Scott Nelson 37:31

4M ago37:31

37:31

Scott Nelson is the Georgia Athletic Association Professor of History at the University of Georgia and an expert in the history of commodities. In this podcast he shares the history of grain and the impact on Ukraine, global commerce and Russia. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Page Fortna - Why Wars Begin and How They End 44:01

4M ago44:01

44:01

Page is the Director of the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies and Harold Brown Professor of US National and Security Policy at Columbia University. She is an expert in how wars begin and end. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Remy Munasifi - Comedian and YouTube Star 31:20

5M ago31:20

31:20

Remy is a comedian and YouTube star. His father emigrated from Iraq and his mother from Lebanon and some of his humor is Arab-centric. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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China Under Xi Jinping - MIT Prof. Yasheng Huang 1:03:54

6M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Yasheng is the author of The Rise and Fall of the East, How Exams, Autocracy, Stability and Technology brought China Success, and Why They Might Lead to Its Decline. He is a professor at MIT's Sloan School of Management. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Yascha Mounk - Author of The Identity Trap 42:41

6M ago42:41

42:41

Yashca is a professor at Johns Hopkins and founder of the digital magazine Persuasion. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Bill Gifford - Co-Author (with Dr. Peter Attia) of Outlive on How to Live a Long, Healthy Life 1:04:16

7M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Bill is the author of several books. His most recent is a joint-effort with renowned doctor Peter Attia on how to increase your odds of not getting heart disease, dementia, diabetes or cancer or, in short, how to live well. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Spencer Glendon - Climate Change Expert, Founder Probable Futures 1:01:50

7M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Spencer founded Probable Futures to help us all become climate change literate. Before that he was Director of Investment Research at Wellington Management. He holds a PhD from Harvard. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Leonid - On Ukraine's Front Line 37:52

8M ago37:52

37:52

Leonid is a drone operator on Ukraine's front lines. This conversation is a bit "salty" so if that's jarring, don't listen. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Faye Keegan - Dipsea Co-Founder, Erotica Expert 51:45

10M ago51:45

51:45

Faye is the co-founder of Dipsea, which produces "short and sexy" audio stories designed by and targeted to women. She talks about finding her path, erotica and what makes a good story. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Shame, stigma, and subtypes - Talking OCD with Hard Quirk 1:35:19

10M ago1:35:19

1:35:19

For the final day of Pride Month, we're chatting with two wonderful queer humans: Ali Naimo and Maia Fattahi, the co-founders of Hard Quirk, a nonprofit for OCD advocacy and support. Have you ever made a joke about how you're "so OCD," because you like organizing your bookshelf? Yeah, that's not exactly what it's like to live with Obsessive Compuls…

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Pride stories (updated replay) 🌈 Coming out, online harassment, and queer representation 44:34

10M ago44:34

44:34

Happy LGBTQIA+ pride month! The month where we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and living openly and authentically. It’s also a month to honor and celebrate the progress we’ve made in LGBTQIA+ rights… and to stand up against the anti-LGBTQIA+ hate and laws that have been popping up all over the country. The Human Rights Campaign just officially de…

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Francisco Toro - Hipster Dictators and the Risk To Democracy 39:26

10M ago39:26

39:26

Francisco was born in Venezuela and later watched that country's Democracy implode. He is now a journalist, a contributing editor to Persuasion and an expert on both Latin America and populism. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Senator Chris Murphy--Administering Amid Rapid Change 28:11

11M ago28:11

28:11

Chris Murphy is a Democratic US Senator representing Connecticut. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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"Mental illness needs sunlight": We have to talk about suicide - with Ivan Maisel 1:25:23

11M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

Ivan Maisel is an award-winning reporter and writer, who has covered college football for nearly four decades, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and now on3.com, where he’s a Senior Writer AND Vice President of Editorial. 8 years ago, Ivan's 21-year-old son Max died by suicide. And what I haven't yet shared on this podcast is the fact that I can really rel…

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Dachi Imedadze -- Georgian Civil Society Activist 29:52

12M ago29:52

29:52

Dachi is a civil rights activist in Georgian (Tbilisi not the US state) and a key member of the organization Shame. I met him on my trip there and recorded our conversation in Shame's Tbilisi office. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Sorry I left, I was prioritizing my own mental health 39:33

12M ago39:33

39:33

HI. IT'S BEEN A WHILE. In this episode, I open up about my own mental health journey this past year, and what I've been doing when I'm not putting out new episodes. From starting a new job to training as a mindfulness teacher to grieving the loss of my mom... Basically, I have been prioritizing my own mental health and learning to enjoy life withou…

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J Mintzmyer - Shipping, Supply Chains and Modern Advisory 53:50

12M ago53:50

53:50

J is an expert in global shipping stocks, which means he understands exactly what went wrong with the supply chain during the pandemic. He is also a person who, in addition to serving in the military, has developed a successful business in financial advice, independent of any financial institution, a fascinating case study. Support the show…

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Andrew Weiss - Russia Expert, Author of Accidental Czar 1:05:25

1y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Andrew is a senior member of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Russia expert and author of Accidental Czar, the Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin. He served at the National Security Council, State Department and Pentagon. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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John Dinges -- Chile, the CIA and the Condor Years 1:10:40

1y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

John is a journalist, author and teacher who has carefully documented the US role in abetting Pinochet's rule over Chile in the 1970s. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Henry Sanderson--Copper, Lithium and Electric Cars 41:59

1y ago41:59

41:59

Henry is a former Financial Times reporter and author of Volt Rush, which delves into what metals are required to make the electric car industry work. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Mark Hertling––A Soldier's Perspective, Ukraine and Populism 1:18:47

1y ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (retired) has fought and lead troops in multiple wars, trained some of those leading Ukraine's defense, traveled to over 100 countries, and provides commentary to CNN. He is also a husband, father and grandfather. He has given a lot of thought to what it means to be a good leader. Support the show…

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George Manahan--Public Relations, Disease and Be Here Now 47:28

1+ y ago47:28

47:28

George is an expert in public relations, West Virginia and facing a tough disease, Parkinson's. In this conversation, he shares his perspectives on all three and what "be here now" means in practice. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Vitaliy Katsenelson - Abundence, Scarcity and the Value of Each 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

47:43

Vitaliy is a money manager and the author of three books including Soul in the Game. He was born in the Soviet Union and emigrated to the US. He suggests we look at both what makes a good investment and also how to properly account for the cost of pursuing wealth. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan. Support the show…

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How to keep it mentally together during the holidays 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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Hiiiiii! Oh gosh, it's been a while. I want to get back to regularly posting episodes in the new year, but in the meantime, I wanted to talk about this - how to keep it mentally together during the holidays. Am I an expert? ABSOLUTELY NOT! But here are the strategies - or REMINDERS - I'm trying to follow, myself, this year, to keep my brain and bod…

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Peter Eigen, Founder Transparency International 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

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Peter founded Transparency International in 1993 and it has since grown to have over 100 chapters around the world. Leaders such as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan have lauded TI's work. Peter, a lawyer and former World Bank official, founded the organization as a way to track and quantify a global force that most people loathe. He has creat…

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Ballerina Eleena Melamed - How to Take the Stage and When to Leave It 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

59:55

Eleena began dancing as a child and rose to become a member of the Corps de Ballet at the American Ballet Theater. She takes us inside that remarkable life. What does it require to pull off those jumps and create that grace and magic? Her story is about grit, art and also knowing when to stop. This episode was produced by David Manahan. Support the…

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Dmitry Bykov - Writer, Assassin Survivor, Soothsayer 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Dmitry has written 85 books including novels, poetry and biography, and published too many articles to count. In 2019, Bykov survived an apparent assassination attempt using a nerve agent and the Russian state now lists him as a "foreign agent," which means he says things they don't like to hear. In our conversation he discusses Putin, Zelensky, wr…

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Leopold and Victor Cox - Father and Son, Changing Stations 49:46

1+ y ago49:46

49:46

Leopold and Victor are father and son. Leopold emigrated from Grenada, drove a bus in New York City for almost 30 years to support three children, one of whom is Victor, who is now finishing medical school. The two talk about their relationship, racism and changing stations. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Author David McCloskey - Author, Arabist, Son, Spy 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

51:14

David is a former CIA agent and author of the thriller Damascus Station. We discuss the CIA, growing up, his wonderful book. Syria and the creative process. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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988: The new mental health crisis number - with Dr. Margie Balfour 31:15

2y ago31:15

31:15

On July 16th, there's officially a new number to call (or TEXT!!) when you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis. 988 - it’s like 911, but for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or substance abuse or any other type of mental health crisis. When you call 988, you’ll reach a real human, who is trained to provide support and connect…

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Pride stories 🌈 Coming out, becoming a drag queen, online harassment, and queer representation 38:44

2y ago38:44

38:44

Happy LGBTQIA+ pride month! The month where we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and living openly and authentically. It’s also a month to honor and celebrate the progress we’ve made in LGBTQIA+ rights… which ummm… sometimes it doesn’t feel like as much progress as it should??! If you’ve been paying any attention to the news lately, there have been …

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Mindfully Together: 5 Senses Meditation 20:33

2y ago20:33

20:33

If you want to skip the intro and get straight to the meditation, skip to 2:55 in this episode. If you’ve never meditated before, don’t worry, this isn’t about getting rid of all your thoughts or feeling at total peace with everything, and you don’t even have to sit still. The meditation I’m going to lead you through today can actually be done walk…

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Heidi Seaborn - Poet Lost and Found 35:06

2y ago35:06

35:06

Heidi is a poet and author of An Insomniac’s Slumber Party. She discovered her talent early in life, embarked on a multi-decade business career, and then re-emerged into a writing life years later. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Do you have "eco-anxiety?" - with Dr. Thomas Doherty 53:37

2y ago53:37

53:37

Do you ever feel scared about climate change? Anxious about global warming? Are you grieving the world as you know it? You are definitely not the only one feeling that way. Which is why there's now a term for this feeling: eco-anxiety. In his therapist practice, Dr. Thomas Doherty helps people with exactly that. He is a psychologist who specializes…

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Mindfully Together: Mental Noting/Thought Labeling Meditation 16:10

2y ago16:10

16:10

If you want to skip the intro and get straight to the meditation, skip to 4:30 in this episode. If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t meditate, because my brain always keeps thinking!” Mental noting, or thought labeling, might be a helpful type of meditation for you, because it lets your brain think, but then let go of the thought and come back to the p…

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How to make a good cry a GREAT cry, and more grief and anxiety advice - with Tyler Feder 1:19:20

2y ago1:19:20

1:19:20

When you're stuck in your sad/anxious/grieving bubble, how do you get out of it? Lately for me, it's helped to talk to, listen to, or read something from someone who really gets what I'm going through. And listening to today's episode did that for me - because Tyler Feder gets it ALL - losing your mom, being anxious, battling ADHD, and more. Tyler …

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Marina Klimova on Ukraine, Kidnapping and Trauma 35:14

2y ago35:14

35:14

Marina is my wife. She grew up in the Soviet Union and has family both in Russia in Ukraine. Kidnapped twice, she is an expert on trauma and a licensed marriage and family therapist. A special mother's day episode. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Turning "Pain into Power" and practicing self-care - with X. Ari 1:22:24

2y ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Do you love trying different things for your mental health and figuring out which ones work? And then sticking with them, but also letting yourself switch it up when the routine isn't serving you anymore (and NOT beating yourself up about it if you miss a day/week/whatever!)? This week's guest is all about that. X. Ari is an alt-pop singer, writer,…

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David Linden, Neuroscientist, on Facing Death 49:20

2y ago49:20

49:20

David Linden is a neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins, author of Unique, The Compass of Pleasure and The Accidental Mind. He is also facing a terminal cancer diagnosis. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Mindfully Together: 15-minute Loving Kindness Meditation 25:20

2y ago25:20

25:20

If you want to skip the intro and get straight to the meditation, skip to 7 minutes into this episode. This is the 5th edition of Mindfully Together, a series of meditations we'll doing here on Mentally Together. Get comfy and listen up, and we hope it provides a few minutes of calm and relaxation in your day. Today I will lead you through a 15-min…

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Jay Newman - Investor, Author of Undermoney 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Jay Newman is a lawyer, investor, expert in emerging market debt and the author of Undermoney, a novel that takes a reader inside a fictionalized world drawn from the rarified one he himself occupied for many years. Support the show

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Trying medications, getting diagnosed, and preventing suicide - Lisa Cazes and Alizée Falque (part 2) 1:00:51

2y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Lisa Cazes and Alizée Falque are two friends who bonded over their mental health struggles. Now, they’re using those struggles as inspiration for a short film challenging misconceptions about bipolar disorder and breaking down the stigmas around it. It’s called Up and Down. Lisa is the writer, director, and producer, and Alizée is the lead actor an…

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How to help your friends (and let them help YOU) - Lisa Cazes and Alizée Falque 54:43

2y ago54:43

54:43

Lisa Cazes and Alizée Falque are two friends who bonded over their mental health struggles. Now, they’re using those struggles as inspiration for a short film challenging misconceptions about bipolar disorder and breaking down the stigmas around it. It’s called Up and Down. Lisa is the writer, director, and producer, and Alizée is the lead actor an…

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Amy Butcher - Memoirist 46:22

2y ago46:22

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Amy Butcher is the author of Mothertrucker and Visiting Hours: A Memoir of Friendship and Murder and a writing teacher at Ohio Wesleyan University. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan. Support the showBy Paul Podolsky

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Yuhua Wang - From Tiananmen to Harvard 1:05:54

2y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Yuhua is a husband, father, associate professor of government at Harvard and an expert in Chinese politics. He grew up in Beijing, came to the US for graduate school and is now a scholar and prolific author. He has studied deeply how the Chinese dynastic tradition works, both the rises and the declines. This episode was produced by Dave Manahan. Su…

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Grief at the Olympics - hitting the 6-month mark 49:25

2y ago49:25

49:25

Why do I still keep talking about my grief on the pod? Because it's still something I'm dealing with and figuring out every day, and I know I'm not alone in that. So here's what happened when I went across the world to China to cover the Olympics, and hit the 6-month mark since Mom died while I was there. If you've ever felt sad... maybe you can re…

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