Best Adam Strauss Podcasts (2025)

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656 - ROMA 85 2:21

36m ago2:21

2:21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com On principled thinking vs tactical thinking. Is AI coming to “save” us or “destroy” us? Is there a middle ground? Can it love us? Comfort us? Thinking of relationship issues in terms of new shoes. Break-in pains or wrong size pains?…

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Dr. Nikki Romanik: RFK Jr., Vaccine Misinformation, and the Consequences for Public Health 50:26

3d ago50:26

50:26

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reverses his stance on COVID-19 vaccines for children and pregnant women, the stakes of vaccine misinformation have never felt higher. In this episode of the Scientista Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nikki Romanik — former Chief of Staff & Deputy Director of the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy…

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655 - ROMA 84 26:38

13d ago26:38

26:38

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In which I rip Fareed Zakaria a (new) new one, talk about the abject stupidity of the intelligensia, play a song sung by a bunch of cool alley cats, applaud a Scott Galloway rant on the hypocrisy of the American ruling class and ponder “Dover Beach,” a poem by Matt…

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Sally Ann Ranney: How a Tree Taught Me Everything 27:09

14d ago27:09

27:09

Conservation leader Sally Ann Ranney joins the Scientista Podcast to share the surprising story that started it all—napping inside a tree as a child—and how that deep connection to nature led her to spearhead a bold international campaign: a 10-year moratorium on Arctic development. She talks with Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina about what …

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654 - David Daniel 2:23:04

16d ago2:23:04

2:23:04

David was raised in a conservative Christian reality that he eventually came to question, without questioning his love and respect for the people around him. How do we negotiate that kind of growth, where we step away from a shared reality without hurting the people we were sharing it with? That’s an eternal question of the highest order. This is a…

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Whitney W. Strauss: Why Healthy Kids Need Healthy Communities 21:29

21d ago21:29

21:29

Dr. Whitney Strauss, Executive Director, AdvoCare Foundation; Philanthropist, Food Systems Expert, and Author, joins us to talk about food systems, health equity, and what it takes to drive real change. From the fight for healthier food access to battling misinformation and building trust at the community level, Whitney shares lessons from her care…

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Adam Met: How Taylor Swift (and you) Can Help Power the Climate Movement 35:23

28d ago35:23

35:23

Musician, activist, and climate advocate Adam Met joins the Scientista Podcast to talk about using the power of music—and the influence of artists like Taylor Swift—to mobilize fans for climate action. From street performances in Central Park to sold-out arenas and a PhD in climate policy, Adam shares his unique journey blending entertainment and a…

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653 -Jeff Maurer (Comic/Writer) 1:18:38

30d ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Jeff Mauer is the brains behind I Might Be Wrong, here on Substack. He was head writer for Last Week Tonight, with John Oliver and before that, wrote speeches at the EPA. He’s smart, funny, and thoughtful — and savvy enough to shut the fuck up when Chris Rock walks into the room. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other su…

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Jennifer Klein: Fighting for the 28th Amendment and a More Equal Future 30:26

1M ago30:26

30:26

Jennifer Klein, Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia SIPA and former Director of the White House Gender Policy Council, joins the Scientista Podcast to talk about fighting for the 28th Amendment, confronting the global backlash against gender equality, and why it mattered to be the first person to say “menopause” in the Oval Office. A con…

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652 - Adam Aronovich (Healing from Healing) 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

When I first came across his Instagram account, I assumed he was a comedian of some sort, as he is so deft at taking the piss out of the New Age, Shamanic, Mother-Aya nonsense. Then I read his essay on Substack and realized that this dude is very, very smart and his humor — like all the best humor — is fueled by wisdom, compassion, disappointment, …

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Charlotte Clymer: Service, Identity, and Speaking the Truth 34:06

1M ago34:06

34:06

From enlisting in the Army at 19 to becoming one of the nation’s most powerful voices for LGBTQ rights, Charlotte Clymer has never taken the easy path. In this episode, she joins the Scientista Podcast to reflect on her journey, what service taught her, and how her identity as a trans woman, a veteran, and a person of faith shapes her advocacy toda…

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651 - Becoming Uncivilized (with Anya and Nadia) 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Anya and Nadia have helped lead our retreats in Montana for the past few years. In this conversation, we talk about the different kinds of movement they’ve studied and teach and how — along with Cameron and Melayne — we try to create a place and time where people can get very real with themselves and each other. Learn more about the event here. Int…

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650 - Rambling ROMA 3 (For Allene) 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Tear,” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan

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Gina McCarthy: The EPA, the White House, and the Fight for Our Future 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

On this episode of the Scientista Podcast, we sit down with Gina McCarthy—former EPA Administrator and the first-ever White House National Climate Advisor—for a candid, urgent conversation about what’s at stake for science, health, and the planet. From her early days in local government to leading historic climate action under President Biden, Gina…

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649 - Allene Evans - "Guardian of a Free and Just Society" (Crestone Series) 1:53:56

2M ago1:53:56

1:53:56

Allene would never describe herself in such grand terms, but the fact is that she’s spent a long career in law working hard to defend and promote the fundamental decency that is at the heart of the American justice system — or should be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, …

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Live with Daniel Pinchbeck 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

Thank you Daniele Bolelli, Douglas Rushkoff, Jesse Damiani, Michael Scarmack, and many others for tuning into my live video with Daniel Pinchbeck! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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Astro Teller: Why Pippi Longstocking Is My Role Model 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at X (Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory), joins the Scientista Podcast to talk about bold ideas, big failures, and why Pippi Longstocking is still his role model. From AI to innovation culture, Astro shares what it takes to lead with humility, audacity, and purpose—and how embracing failure might be the key to building …

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646 - Erin Ginder-Shaw (Depth Psychology) 56:09

2M ago56:09

56:09

Erin is closing in on her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. We’ve been very close since 1/1/16 and she’s one of my all-time favorite people. If I get arrested and have one call, her phone might be ringing. She’ll be joining us at the Becoming Uncivilized event at the Budokon compound this summer. Consider joining us! Intro mus…

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Giving this a spin 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

Thank you Nikita Petrov, Lacey Delayne, Dr Doug, Andrew Ramos, Eamon Cullen, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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645 - Walking ROMA 1:57

2M ago1:57

1:57

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In this, the first walking ROMA episode, I ramble: Our world is ruled by unloved men. What’s it mean to be “driven?” Would the spirit of the angry prepper be ok with what we’ve done with his cabin?By Chris Ryan

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Katharine Hayhoe — How to Talk About Climate So People Listen 21:02

2M ago21:02

21:02

Climate scientist and communicator Dr. Katharine Hayhoe joins the Scientista Podcast to break down the most powerful climate solution we have: our voice. In this episode, she shares how to make climate conversations more effective—and more human—by starting with what people already care about. From disinformation to hope, this is a must-listen for …

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644 - David Nance (My 14 year-old first cousin once removed) 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

You know those kids — toddlers, even — where you see the fully-formed person in their eyes? That’s how this guy has always been for me. He was cracking me up and blowing my mind before he could pronounce my name. Smart, kind, and very wise for his age (or any age). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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How One Bird Changed Everything: Patricia Zurita on Her Path to Global Conservation Leadership 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

What does a bright-red bird have to do with global conservation? For Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer at Conservation International, it was the Andean cock-of-the-rock that first sparked her passion for protecting nature. In this episode, Patricia shares how that pivotal moment in Ecuador’s cloud forests led her to a career at the intersecti…

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Inside the Climate Fight: Lora Snyder on Defending Progress and What’s Next 25:25

2M ago25:25

25:25

How do we protect the climate policies that shape our future? Lora Snyder, former Staff Director for the House Natural Resources Committee, joins The Scientista Podcast to break down the fight for renewable energy, coastal restoration, and conservation policy. From defending the Inflation Reduction Act to countering fossil fuel interests, she share…

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A Life of Service: Tamara Wilds Lawson on Leadership and Impact 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

How does representation shape leadership? In this episode of The Scientista Podcast, Tamara Wilds Lawson, President & CEO of the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, shares how growing up around strong women in leadership shaped her path. From her family’s legacy of activism to her work advancing gender and racial equity, she discusses why visibilit…

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643 - Before the Dawn, Part I (with Riley Morton) 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com My friend Riley Morton is a film-maker, documentarian, world traveler, back country skier, deep thinker and all-around badass. He and I sat down for about six hours over two days and he picked my brain about who I am, who I’ve been, and the experiences and ideas th…

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642 - ROMA 83 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

Does Trump have the wrong answers to the right questions? It feels like things are falling apart, but have they been falling apart for a long time? How long? When did this process of collapse begin? Why do intelligent people sometimes say incredibly stupid things? Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. Paid version: Outro: “Politi…

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Behind the Scenes of Pandemic Response: Dr. Nikki Romanik on Science, Policy, and Trust 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

How do you stop the next pandemic before it starts? Dr. Nikki Romanik, former Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness, has spent her career answering that question. In this episode of The Scientista Podcast, she takes us behind the scenes of pandemic response, from Ebola to COVID-19, and reveals what i…

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From Mom to Movement Builder: Ebony Twilley Martin’s Fight for Environmental Justice 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

What happens when the air your child breathes makes them sick? For Ebony Twilley Martin, it sparked a journey from concerned mother to climate justice leader. In this episode of The Scientista Podcast, the former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA shares how environmental racism, activism, and leadership intersect—and why frontline communities mu…

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The Godmother of Climate and Security: Sherri Goodman on the National Security Risks of a Warming Planet 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

Sherri Goodman: The Godmother of Climate and Security Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a national security risk. In this episode of The Scientista Podcast, Sherri Goodman, the expert who coined the term “threat multiplier,” explains how climate-driven disasters are reshaping global defense strategies. As a former Deputy Underse…

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641 - Simon Rex in Laurel Canyon 1:43:02

3M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Simon first came on the scene as an MTV personality, then starred in the Scary Movie franchise, appeared in a slew of TV shows, and toured the world as parody rapper, Dirt Nasty. Now he’s appearing in films with the likes of Al Pacino and Vince Vaughn. What a trip! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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640 - Learning to Fly (with Uncle Dan) 1:17:47

3M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

My uncle Dan died on February 13th, my birthday. Here’s a look back at his life and mine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribeBy Chris Ryan

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639 - Vincenzo Barney (Cormac McCarthy and Sudden Fame) 1:32:51

4M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Young guy writes a Substack piece about his favorite author, Cormac McCarthy. It gets a few reads, and turns out that one of those readers knows old Cormac and actually reads him the piece. In fact, she’s known and loved old Cormac for 40+ years. She corresponds with the young guy and eventually decides he’s the right person to tell her story, whic…

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638 - ROMA 82 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A few of the questions I ponder in this one: How can we distinguish what’s true for me from what’s just true? How can we tell when the shit’s hitting the fan? Is it always hitting the fan? When is a dress not a dress? How is a bikini like “the N-word?” Was Trump in…

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The Truth About Modern Motherhood 53:51

4M ago53:51

53:51

Are you a parent navigating the overwhelming world of modern motherhood and parenting myths? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth, to explore the cultural narratives shaping our ideas about motherhood, parenting, and family life. Nancy dives into the history and science behin…

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637 - ROMA 81 5:17

4M ago5:17

5:17

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What does it mean to be a “consenting adult?” (Thoughts on the Neil Gaiman mess.) Why podcast? David Milch: “People who are unable to turn their wishes into passions … sit passively in mute outrage, anticipating disasters.” The original article accusing Gaiman is h…

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636 - Theo Von (Reboot of Ep 342) 1:37:55

5M ago1:37:55

1:37:55

This conversation was originally recorded in September, 2018, when Theo was famous, but not yet FAMOUS. We talked about his recent trip to China, whether mental health issues can be considered a luxury, the ethics of sleeping with married women, Louis CK’s fall from grace, obscure masturbation techniques, and the strangeness of fame. The main thing…

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635 - Chewing the Fat with Cameron Shayne 14:14

5M ago14:14

14:14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Cameron has been studying and sharing martial arts, yoga and mobility for over 30 years producing hundreds of highly skilled teachers world wide. He currently lives and runs Budokon University Montana with his wife Budokon University Director Melayne Shayne. Come d…

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634 - Peter Anderson (Author/Poet/Mountain Man) 14:18

5M ago14:18

14:18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Pete and I entertain a few questions and we talk by the fire. Among them: What is soul? Is there a purpose in learning these lessons as we get older? Are silence and solitude necessary components to the soul’s maturity? Are silence and solitude even available in a …

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Hamilton Morris - The Secret Agenda To Block Psychedelic Therapy 1:51:08

5M ago1:51:08

1:51:08

In this eye-opening premiere of Obsessed with Adam Strauss, Adam sits down with Hamilton Morris—scientist, journalist, and creator of Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia—to uncover the shocking truth behind the FDA’s rejection of a groundbreaking psychedelic therapy. While many believe the decision stemmed from a lack of safety research, Hamilton reveals a far…

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633 - ROMA 80 (Part 2) 2:33

5M ago2:33

2:33

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Some stuff I didn’t get to yesterday. Who was inside Aubrey Plaza’s consciousness, watching her have a stroke? Do podcasters like Rogan and Theo Von have a responsibility to change what they do in light of their massive audiences? Intro music “Brightside of the Sun…

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632 - ROMA 80 24:23

6M ago24:23

24:23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A few of the issues stumbled over: The complicated ethics of revenge against a corporation. Yet more evidence that we don’t live in the real world. On old creeps like Woody Allen, Cormac McCarthy, and me. And more! Here’s the article about Cormac McCarthy I mention…

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Lost Transmission (Epilogue) 2:50

6M ago2:50

2:50

Send us a text We've intercepted a signal from the wreckage of the Starbreaker. Stay tuned for Season 2! Cast Devlyn Drax - Graham Rowat Captain - Zach Ogle Mission Control - Breeanna Judy Additional Voices by Andre Vernot Nick Kramer Created by Jonathan James Produced by Black Castle Productions Support the show…

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Trailer: Obsessed with Adam Strauss - A podcast about what hooks us (and why) 1:13

6M ago1:13

1:13

Comedian Adam Strauss - who also happens to have obsessive-compulsive disorder - dives deep into the things that keep us hooked. Adam sits down with artists, academics, scientists and more to understand not only what they're obsessed with, but the nature of obsession itself. Whether it's a quirky hobby, an all-consuming career, or the relentless pu…

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631 - ROMA 79 37:12

6M ago37:12

37:12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com — Responses to comments on the Wim Hof thing. — Is football like sex work? — How to behave in the End Times. — A few words in defense of Woody Allen and Joe Rogan. — The night Daryl Hanna asked me to sign a copy of Sex at Dawn. Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” …

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Stop Chasing Success—Find Fulfillment Instead 58:56

6M ago58:56

58:56

Have you ever felt successful on the outside but empty on the inside? In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell speaks with Dr. Nethra Samarawickrema about the struggles of modern work-life, the tension between authenticity and belonging, and why many of us feel disconnected from our careers. Dr. Nethra shares actionable insights on ho…

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Urban Visionary: We Need to Redesign Our Cities 55:41

6M ago55:41

55:41

How do our physical spaces shape the way we live, connect, and thrive? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into how design and the built environment impact today’s biggest challenges—climate change and social division. Featuring Vishaan Chakrabarti, architect and author of The Architecture of Urbanity, we explore how rethinking our spaces…

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630 - ROMA 78 18:32

6M ago18:32

18:32

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Meet me in the kitchen! Anger vs gratitude. The perverse appetite for disaster. Who are we to judge? Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. "Roll the Bones,” by Shakey Graves. “Watch it Fall,” by Billy Strings. Tangentially Speaking with Chris Rya…

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4th Generation Farmer: 45,000 Farms Vanish Every Year, But We Can Change That 1:15:59

6M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

How are America’s family farms disappearing at such a rapid rate, and what does this mean for the future of our food, families, and rural identity? In this episode of This Anthro Life, Adam Gamwell sits down with Brian Reisinger, author, journalist, and fourth-generation Wisconsin farmer, to explore the hidden struggles of rural America. Together, …

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