Deviate

Rolf Potts veers off-topic in this unique series of conversations with experts, public figures, and intriguing people.

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August 25, 2020 • 01:04:32
Eric Weiner’s journey into the ways philosophy compels us to live better

Eric Weiner’s journey into the ways philosophy compels us to live better

“The more we try to seize happiness, the more it slips from our grasp. Happiness is a by-product, never an objective. It’s an unexpected...

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August 18, 2020 • 01:07:34
Life changing travel experiences: The best hostel ever (in Cairo)

Life changing travel experiences: The best hostel ever (in Cairo)

“There are so many ways travel can change your life, in ways you could never imagine before you leave home.”  –Daniel Neely In this...

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133

August 11, 2020 • 00:45:22
Brian Koppelman on the intimacy of podcasting and the genius of Iron Maiden

Brian Koppelman on the intimacy of podcasting and the genius of Iron Maiden

“My ambition was not financial, but a creative ambition toward fulfillment and satisfaction — and to be a better human toward those whom I...

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132

August 04, 2020 • 00:52:30
Vagabonding pioneer Ed Buryn on what indie travel was like in the 1960s

Vagabonding pioneer Ed Buryn on what indie travel was like in the 1960s

“Realizing that you will die greatly clarifies your vision of life, and stimulates opportunities for making the vision real.”  –Ed Buryn In this episode...

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July 28, 2020 • 01:45:45
Kevin Kelly on how travel has changed over the past 50 years [rebroadcast]

Kevin Kelly on how travel has changed over the past 50 years [rebroadcast]

“I met people who would say, ‘I wish I had more time to travel like you do.’ They had more money than time, and...

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July 21, 2020 • 01:34:09
Remembering Bettina Gilois (and what writers can learn from her work)

Remembering Bettina Gilois (and what writers can learn from her work)

“The opening line of your work should hold within it the germ of your entire idea. Attention spans are growing ever shorter. Grab your...

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