Can robots make us more creative? Calmer? Happier? Will they save us time? Or will they take our jobs, make us super lazy, and destroy all of humanity?

In this episode, AI wiz kid Richard Reis talks with me about Zen Buddhism in the age of technology. He's building 25 AI start-ups in 50 weeks. We argue a little bit. (Also, Richard disclosed to me that the friend he was "sleeping on the couch of" was actually a very wealthy, well-connected friend.)

Most startup founders say they want achieve financial success before having kids. Well, what if you did both at the same time?

In this episode, Laura Roeder, founder and CEO of MeetEdgar and Paperbell, talks with me about how she raises two tiny children while working full-time as a startup founder. She goes over how to choose a good relationship partner, family planning, the joys of children, and more. We also hear from her kids.

After her entire life exploded (A broken engagement! A burned-down house!), artist Mary Bryce decided she needed a fresh start. In this episode, we listen to the musical stylings of her new persona, Alma Jette. Her album, "I Found A Reason," comes out April 19th! (You can buy it on Bandcamp!)

Are you ready to party? Have a good time? Celebrate who you truly are? Well, welcome to the Saturday Morning Drag Queen Brunch Show!

In this episode, Rayley Saphron (@rayley_saphron) teaches me all about being a drag queen, the ABCs of gender identity, and how parents and friends can support transgender youth.

Charity Barton, versatile storyteller, host of the podcast “Only in Your Dreams”, and children’s book author (“We Did That!”) is a total star. In this episode, she shares how to fully nurture and support the dreams of children.

Episode notes: Some Tall Men with Giant Watches tried to interrupt us while we were recording. Look, Charity is going to be super famous one day. As I said in the first paragraph, she is the star. We did not stop the show for them. You can listen to her podcast, "Only In Your Dreams," right here.

Disclaimer: Dreams are Illegal in the Ghetto, by Twin Poets, has been incorporated in this episode under the Fair Use doctrine. Fair use is a doctrine in the United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship.

In this episode, Jason and I drink sake and lattes out of espresso shot glasses. In the WP Engine office. The best workplace on Earth. Look, we had a lot of fun, OK?

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? No plans? Why don't you listen to Jamie McAvity, the founder and CEO of Cormint Data Systems, give me the run-down on cryptocurrency? DISCLAIMER: NOTHING IN THIS EPISODE REPRESENTS LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE.

This episode has been archived. Please check out Episode 35, Rising Up from the Ashes of the Children of God Cult – The Complete Series. (If you click play here, you'll just hear Episode 35!)

This episode has been archived. Please check out Episode 35, Rising Up from the Ashes of the Children of God Cult – The Complete Series. (If you click play here, you'll just hear Episode 35!)

Set in the early aughts, "Almost Famous" follows the young pop star Ryan (played by Ryan Kulp) as he tries to break into Hollywood. The only problem? He's not willing to compromise any of his ideals, personality traits, or even clothing articles to fit in.