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January 21, 2020The power of small choices across decades: The Sgt. John Monk storySgt. John Monk was an army veteran whose heroism spanned decades. This is his story.1 hr 1 minPlay
January 14, 2020Chris Guillebeau on goals, writing books, and travel as alt-universityOn confronting discontent, travel as education, and how to write a Big Idea book1 hr 3 minPlay
January 07, 2020How to balance a life of artistic ambition with sanity and happinessAuthor Rachel Friedman on non-linear career arcs49 minPlay
December 31, 2019Indonesia: An argument for (and essential tips on) traveling the archipelago"Brief History of Indonesia" author Tim Hannigan on traveling the archipelago1 hr 3 minPlay
December 24, 2019Why Noah Baumbach’s “Kicking & Screaming” might be the best movie everA look at Noah Baumbach's cinematic debut, 25 years on1 hr 3 minPlay
December 17, 2019Deviate Christmas Special: Celebrating the Sears Wish Book [Rebroadcast]Rolf and Tod Goldberg recall the joys of the old Sears holiday catalog53 minPlay
December 12, 2019Bonus: On the therapeutic uses of reading classic literature and scriptureAuthor Jeffrey Tayler on the consolations of Dante and Ecclesiastes25 minPlay
December 10, 2019What narrative therapy is, and how it can make your life feel more coherentAuthor and therapist Hala Alyan on fine-tuning how we talk about our lives1 hr 6 minPlay
December 03, 2019America’s most solemn historical sites rarely offer an honest take on history"Here Lies America" author Jason Cochran on how history gets spun at tourist attractions52 minPlay
November 26, 2019Author Alex Banayan on seeking mentors for life (and writing) guidanceHow to seek useful life-advice (and write a Big Idea book about it)1 hr 33 minPlay