Best Adam Word Gates Podcasts (2025)

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98 : Day 77 - New Best Friend - 100 Days of Vulnerability 1:48

17h ago1:48

1:48

Today I introduce my new best friend. If you just listening, you won't see her. check out my Instagram instead.By Adam Word Gates

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97 : Day 76 - Values - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:07

1d ago13:07

13:07

Today I talk about my four values. Leadership, Excellence, Scholarship, and Grace.By Adam Word Gates

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96 - Day 75 - Cooperative Ambition - 100 Days of Vulnerability 11:26

3d ago11:26

11:26

Today I talk a bit about my ambition, and to do that I need to share some opinions, as well as frustrations.By Adam Word Gates

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95 : HerStory in the Making - Sarah Monroe- AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 1:19:39

3d ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Sarah Monroe is a professional designer and aspiring architect in San Antonio. She currently leads the AIA San Antonio Emerging and Young Architects Committee, and is the recipient of the 2025 AIA San Antonio Rising Star Award. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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94 : Day 74 - Ego Balloon - 100 Days of Vulnerabilty 6:23

4d ago6:23

6:23

Today I talk about my "Ego Balloon", and how it popped in mid twenties. Since then I've learned the importance of buoyancy. I'm not great at it yet, but at least I know what what it's made of.By Adam Word Gates

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"Marc Maron" 1:07:51

4d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Zip your hair on, it’s Marc Maron. The dark side of luxury problems, exciting medical stories, and the gift of yet another microphone. Get duct taped into position, it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting…

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93 : Day 73 - Via Negativa - 100 Days of Vulnerability 2:47

5d ago2:47

2:47

Today I realized that sometimes, perhaps many times, success is know what NOT to do. Avoiding shitty relationships or situations might more important than finding the good ones.By Adam Word Gates

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92 : Day 72 - Imposter Syndrome - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:02

6d ago8:02

8:02

Today I talk about imposter syndrome.By Adam Word Gates

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91 : Day 71 - I Don't Know How To Be An Asshole Even Though I Read The Book - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:18

7d ago10:18

10:18

Today I reflect on what I learned from jerks, and also take a peak at a few of the "48 Laws of Power".By Adam Word Gates

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90 : Day 70 - 70% Review - 100 Days of Vulnerability 6:08

8d ago6:08

6:08

Today I share my thoughts on the last 70 days, with 31 days remaining until my 40th birthday.By Adam Word Gates

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“John Mayer LIVE” 1:18:13

8d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Open up your fortune cookie, it’s John Mayer- LIVE from Los Angeles. Give ‘em the pickle, UTI jokes, and Flecainide as needed; we’re giving Yes-And a run for its money. Welcome to our marriage, it’s an all-new SmartLess… LIVE! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial n…

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89 : Day 69 - Don't Be A Sucker - 100 Days of Vulnerability 6:52

9d ago6:52

6:52

Today I talk about being a sucker.By Adam Word Gates

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87 - Day 67 - Travel Day 01 Recap - 100 Days of Vulnerability 7:29

9d ago7:29

7:29

I recorded this episode while traveling for a conference. I touch a bit on my anxiety and attention span after two weeks of very clean living.By Adam Word Gates

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88 : Day 68 - Travel Day 02 Recap - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:07

9d ago9:07

9:07

Today I talk about my second day of travel for a conference. I unpack a bit more about how my experience of anxiety has changed (for the better.. I think)By Adam Word Gates

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"Julia Garner" 54:06

11d ago54:06

54:06

Are you still off sugar? It’s our friend Julia Garner. Witch energy, Waymo advocacy, pretending to be good at stuff, and feeling uncomfortable to feel comfortable. Failure is a friend of the clown… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now o…

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86 : Day 66 - My Apartment - 100 Days of Vulnerability 2:52

12d ago2:52

2:52

Today's episode doesn't work on audio at all. Yesterday I talked about Vanity. Today I will show you my apartment, which doesn't satisfy my vanity in any way. Check it out in instagram if you want to see it.By Adam Word Gates

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85 : Day 65 - Vanity - 100 Days of Vulnerability 7:47

13d ago7:47

7:47

Today I talk a bit about vanity. Both personal and professional.By Adam Word Gates

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84 - Day 64 - Balding - 100 Days of Vulnerability 2:43

13d ago2:43

2:43

Today I share that I carry some mild insecurity about my male pattern baldness.By Adam Word Gates

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83 : Day 63 - Therapy - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:28

15d ago13:28

13:28

In today's episode I talk about therapy. Specifically, I talk a little about my experience with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).By Adam Word Gates

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82 : Day 62 - Entrepreneurship - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:02

16d ago10:02

10:02

Today I saw a few words about entrepreneurship.By Adam Word Gates

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81 : Day 61 - Sobriety and Recovery - 100 Days of Vulnerability 19:36

17d ago19:36

19:36

Today I unpack part of my story that is really just beginning. Many people around me know that I don't drink alcohol. I often say something like "I quit drinking a while back." But it's only been recently that I realized that there's a difference between "quitting" and "recovering". This revelation came as I faced down the constant specters of anxi…

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80 : Day 60 - 60% Milestone - 40 Days Ahead - 100 Days of Vulnerability 2:08

18d ago2:08

2:08

I've been saving the more vulnerable topics for the 40 day home stretch. Today I share some potential topics to look forward to.By Adam Word Gates

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"Anthony Mackie" 1:00:10

18d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

This week— Mr. Anthony Mackie joins us to discuss little upgrades, crazier crafty, and making a friend of pilates. A couple’a nice seats for a premiere would be great… It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visit…

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79 : Day 59 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt 9 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:20

19d ago13:20

13:20

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapters 9 & 10 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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78 : Day 58 - The Speed of Trust, pt 8 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:09

20d ago10:09

10:09

In today's episode Adam reviews at Chapters 7&8 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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77 : Day 57 - The Speed of Trust, pt 7 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 11:19

21d ago11:19

11:19

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapter & of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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76 : Day 56 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt. 6 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 3:23

22d ago3:23

3:23

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapter 5 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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75 : Day 55 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt 5 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:24

23d ago10:24

10:24

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapter 4 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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INTRODUCING: Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa (w/ Colman Domingo) 5:32

23d ago5:32

5:32

Colman Domingo joins Kelly Ripa on her podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” to talk about everything from the unbelievably romantic way he met his now husband to his full circle moment with Oprah. It's unfiltered, often unhinged... Listen to the full conversation between Kelly and Colman on “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa” whereve…

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74 : Day 54 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt. 4 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 6:14

24d ago6:14

6:14

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapter 3 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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73 - Day 53 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt. 3 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 6:30

25d ago6:30

6:30

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapter 2 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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"Graydon Carter" 56:34

25d ago56:34

56:34

Don’t curse - it’s Graydon Carter. Soft Power, subtitles, and a cat teaching itself to read. Meta much? We’re offending somebody. It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.…

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72 - Day 52 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt. 2 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 6:56

26d ago6:56

6:56

In today's episode Adam looks at Chapter 1 of "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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71 : Day 51 - The Thin Book of Trust, pt. 1 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:53

27d ago10:53

10:53

In today's episode Adam begins a new book about trust, called "The Thin Book of Trust" by Charles Feltman.By Adam Word Gates

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70 : Day 50 - 50% Review - 100 Days of Vulnerabilty 32:31

28d ago32:31

32:31

In this episode Adam takes a walk around Lady Bird Lake to collect his thoughts.By Adam Word Gates

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69 : Day 49 - The Speed of Trust, pt 17 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 7:10

29d ago7:10

7:10

In today's episode Adam reaches the conclusion of The Speed of Trust; looking at the last subchapter "The Propensity to Trust."By Adam Word Gates

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"RE-RELEASE: Charlize Theron" 55:45

29d ago55:45

55:45

Welkom by ‘n nuwe SmartLess, where Sean makes Sloppy Joes, we all get tattoos, and we finally get to talk golf, tennis, and pickleball with the one and only Charlize Theron. This episode was originally released on 11/14/2022. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial no…

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68 : Day 48 - The Speed of Trust, pt 16 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 11:12

30d ago11:12

11:12

In today's episode Adam continues in the last chapter of The Speed of Trust; looking at the next subchapter "Restoring Trust When It Is Lost"By Adam Word Gates

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67 : Day 47 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 15 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:58

1M ago10:58

10:58

In today's episode Adam begins the last chapter of The Speed of Trust; looking at the first subchapter "Extending Smart Trust".By Adam Word Gates

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66 : Day 46 - The Speed of Trust, pt 14 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:42

1M ago8:42

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In this episode Adam reviews the next two chapters of "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey. He speaks briefly about the chapter on Market Trust, and moves on to the chapter about Societal Trust.By Adam Word Gates

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"Nicholas Hoult" 46:23

1M ago46:23

46:23

Don’t shave your head off! It’s Nicholas Hoult. Doing good work, creating special things, and chasing fame and money like a rabid animal. Your heart is a business… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting si…

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65 : Day 45 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 13 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 14:23

1M ago14:23

14:23

In this episode Adam moves on to the next chapter of "The Speed of Trust", which deals with organizational trust.By Adam Word Gates

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64 : Day 44 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 12 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:37

1M ago9:37

9:37

In today's episode Adam takes a closer look at the last three trust building behaviors in The Speed of Trust. These three behaviors require both competence and confidence.By Adam Word Gates

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63 : Day 43 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 11 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 12:08

1M ago12:08

12:08

In today's episode Adam takes a closer look at the next five trust building behaviors in The Speed of Trust. These five behaviors are associated with competence.By Adam Word Gates

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62 : Day 42 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 10 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:53

1M ago13:53

13:53

In today's episode Adam takes a look at the first 5 trust building behaviors in The Speed of Trust. These first 5 behaviors are associated with character.By Adam Word Gates

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61 : Day 41 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 9 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 2:09

1M ago2:09

2:09

In today's episode Adam moves into the next chapter of The Speed of Trust dealing with relationship trust and the principle of behavior.By Adam Word Gates

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60 : Day 40 - 40% Review - The Speed of Trust, pt. 8 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:55

1M ago9:55

9:55

In this episode Adam looks back on the last 10 days studying the Four Core of Credibility in "The Speed of Trust".By Adam Word Gates

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58 : Day 38 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 6 - 100 Days of Vulnerabilty 1:13

1M ago1:13

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In this episode Adam continues his study of trust with the third core of credibility from "The Speed of Trust " by Stephen M.R. Covey. If credibility is a tree, then "Capabilities" are the branches.By Adam Word Gates

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59 : Day 39 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 7 - 100 Days of Vulnerabiilty 7:11

1M ago7:11

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In this episode Adam continues his study of trust with the fourth core of credibility from "The Speed of Trust " by Stephen M.R. Covey. If credibility is a tree, then "Results" are the fruit.By Adam Word Gates