After taking a brief foray into what super-powers our hosts would want, 'Jedi enthusiast' James and Stephen discuss unconventional problem-solving techniques and other 'mind tricks'.

Do you strive to follow in the professional footsteps of Stephen J. Dubner and James Altucher? Is direct advice from the men themselves the one element you're missing from accomplishing that goal? If so, strap on your headphones and start listening to today's episode!

Today's question originated on Quora, where it has over 1600 users following it. Ours hosts take a look not only at the question itself, but also why so many people are obsessed with their offspring being gratuitously wealthy.

Do you ever stop a podcast mid-episode even though you like the content, because it's 'unlistenable'? Today, James and Stephen posit why some shows pay seemingly no attention to their aural character, and what it takes to become a 'Top 10' podcast.

Stephen's lingering sore throat brings us into a discussion about one of his great potential inventions, The Summer Subway Sneezing Glove. Considering the 70 degree temperature in NYC on Christmas Eve, should this be a year-round endeavor?

Today it's Stephen's turn at the plate, giving his own top and bottom five attributes. How will he stack up after hearing James' insightful list yesterday?

James gets introspective today, tasked with naming his five best and worst personal attributes and actions. We'll find out if "the ability to answer spontaneous questions" should be listed as one of his strong suits or weaknesses.

Stephen may pretend not to be a manager, but he certainly has a lot to say about it. Today's discussion ranges from incentive-based school teachers to union-based public radio, and what exactly ultracrepidarianism means.

Have you taken the time to write down where each and every cent you spend goes to? If not, you may be lacking in one of James and Stephen's "three skills of money".

Stephen's lunch meeting with an old boss takes us into a discussion about whether tough managers make better bosses than endearing ones. Also, what important lessons have our hosts’ favorite ex-employers imparted upon them?