pod gems

High Agency in the Age of AI

Why initiative, speed, and self-direction matter more than ever

May 19 • Tim Finnigan

Clear Communication is Clear Thinking

How Paul Graham’s philosophy shaped Garry Tan and YC’s obsession with clarity

May 2 • Tim Finnigan

April 2025

In the Age of AI, the Programmer’s Mindset Still Matters

Judy Faulkner and Paul Graham show how technical thinking powers durable, contrarian businesses

Apr 22 • Tim Finnigan

July 2024

Pride, Healthy Addictions, and The Miracle of Life

Haruki Murakami, Mark Manson, and Robert Greene

Jul 27, 2024 • Tim Finnigan

June 2024

Acceptance, Self-Efficacy, and Work as Play

Naval Ravikant, Codie Sanchez, and Michael Jordan

Jun 16, 2024 • Tim Finnigan

April 2024

Enthusiasm, Humanoid Robots, and Experiential Lifespan

Steven Spielberg, Brett Adock, and Tim Ferriss

Apr 27, 2024 • Tim Finnigan

Doing Your Best Work, Information Dissemination, and Positivity

Satya Nadella, Patrick Collison, and Mark Cuban

Apr 9, 2024 • Tim Finnigan