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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice.
On Mondays, Prof G Markets breaks down what’s moving the capital markets, teaching the basics of financial literacy so you can build economic security.
Wednesdays, during Office Hours, Scott answers your questions about business, career, and life.
Thursdays, Scott has a conversation with a blue-flame thinker in the innovation economy.
And Scott closes the week on Saturdays with his Webby Award–winning newsletter, No Mercy / No Malice, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn.
To resist is futile…
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Office Hours: The Future of AI in Search, How Scott Became a Professor at NYU, and Finding Balance Between Ambition and Contentment
Scott gives his thoughts on how AI will affect the future of search, specifically how selection and choice is a tax on consumers. He then advises a listener who wants to become an adjunct professor and shares the story of how he became a professor at NYU. He wraps up with advice to a teacher wondering how to strike the balance between contentment and wanting more.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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24:5917/01/2024
Prof G Markets: Carta and the Secondary Market, Bitcoin ETFs, and Scott’s 2024 Investment Strategy
Scott shares his thoughts on who stands to win and lose after the SEC’s approval of eleven bitcoin ETFs. He also discusses a scandal in the startup world and explains why there’s enormous opportunity in the secondary market. Finally, he breaks down his investment plans for 2024.
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49:5615/01/2024
No Mercy / No Malice: Peak Hollywood
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/peak-hollywood/
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23:0513/01/2024
Conversation with Ian Bremmer — 2024’s Top Geopolitical Risks
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. These include the United States vs. itself, the Middle East on the brink, and the war in Ukraine on a path to being partitioned.
Scott opens with his thoughts on why we need to rethink affirmative action.
Algebra of Happiness: demonstrating sheer love.
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01:09:1711/01/2024
Office Hours: American Teacher’s Shortage, Why You Shouldn’t Have a Side Hustle, and What to Do if Your Employer Wants to Defer Your Pay
Scott gives his thoughts on why he thinks there are teacher shortages in the U.S. and provides solutions to address the issue. He then discusses side hustles, specifically why they’re not a good idea. He wraps up with advice to a listener whose employer is asking them to defer their pay.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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16:5310/01/2024
Prof G Markets: Breaking Down 2024 Predictions + Audience Comments and Pushback
Scott and Ed discuss predictions for 2024 including Scott’s stock picks, OpenAI’s valuation, and the future of Youtube, Tiktok, Whatsapp, and GLP-1 drugs. They also discuss comments from the predictions livestream audience and address pushback on some of Scott’s takes. Finally, we hear 2024 predictions from our listeners.
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43:5108/01/2024
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – ft. Tyler Denk of Beehiiv
Ed speaks with Tyler Denk, the founder and CEO of Beehiiv, a newsletter platform. They discuss Tyler’s background at Morning Brew, his thoughts on selling secondary shares, and dealing with personal loss while running a company.
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37:5407/01/2024
No Mercy / No Malice: 2024 Predictions
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/2024-predictions/
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22:4306/01/2024
2024 Predictions
Scott goes through what he got right vs. wrong in 2023 and then shares his predictions for 2024.
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46:1004/01/2024
Office Hours: Why Don’t Companies Advertise on Explicit Sites? How to Negotiate Stock Options with an Employer, and How Scott Built a Public Speaking Career
Scott explores the potential for advertisers to promote their products on less favorable platforms such as pornography sites. He then discusses how to negotiate stock options with an employer. He wraps up with advice to a listener seeking to jumpstart their public speaking career, sharing insights from his own personal experience.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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16:2103/01/2024
No Mercy / No Malice: What We Leave Behind
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/what-we-leave-behind-3/
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09:4423/12/2023
Conversations in Review: AI, Geopolitics, and Lifestyle Revelations
We’ve made it to our final episode of 2023! Please enjoy as we highlight a few of the blue flame thinkers who joined us on the pod this year.
Episodes in order of guest appearances:
Conversation with Mustafa Suleyman — The Proliferation of AI & the Next Wave of Technology
The Promises and Perils of Neurotechnology – with Nita Farahany
Behind the Scenes of SVB’s Collapse + A Vision for America — with Ro Khanna
The State of Play: Markets, Economy, and Ukraine & China’s Growing Power, US Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive — with Ian Bremmer
Conversation with Fareed Zakaria — The Conflict in Israel and the State of Foreign Affairs
Capitalism, Private Equity, and the Seven Deadly Sins — with Stephen Dubner
The Psychology of Money — with Morgan Housel
Conversation with Jennifer B. Wallace — What to Do About Toxic Achievement Culture
How to Get Unstuck — with Adam Alter
Conversation with Jennifer Cohen — Building Healthy Habits and Staying Confident
Understanding AI’s Threats and Opportunities — with Mo Gawdat
Masculinity, Media, and How to Citizen – with Baratunde Thurston
Conversation with Simon Sinek — Finding Your Why, Feeling Stuck, and Building Strong Leaders
Scott closes by thanking YOU for supporting the Prof G Pod in 2023.
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18:3721/12/2023
Office Hours: How Much Should I Spend on Marketing? When Your Colleagues are Getting Poached, and Talking to Teens About Their Futures
Scott gives entrepreneurial marketing advice, speaking as to why startups should focus on creating an exceptional product over spending on marketing. He then discusses how to deal with management teams within your company when employees keep getting poached. He wraps up by advising a listener who is speaking to their nephew’s high school class about their career path in entrepreneurship.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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15:0720/12/2023
Prof G Markets: Epic Defeats Google, Ohtani’s Dodgers Contract, and Argentina Devalues the Peso
Scott shares his thoughts on why Google lost Epic’s lawsuit, while Apple was able to win in a similar case. He then discusses what it means to devalue a currency, and whether or not Argentina can turn its economy around. Finally, he breaks down the largest sports contract in history, and explains what working professionals can learn from it when it comes time to negotiate compensation.
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40:5018/12/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: Prof G Person of the Year
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/prof-g-person-of-the-year/
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21:3416/12/2023
Conversation with Dr. Peter Attia — The Pillars of Healthspan and Longevity
Dr. Peter Attia, the founder of Early Medical and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, joins Scott to discuss how to live a healthier life, specifically from a physical, cognitive, and emotional perspective.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Google losing an antitrust case, why Macy’s is up for sale, and why higher education institutions need to draw a line.
Algebra of Happiness: when not to make decisions.
P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile at profgcourse.com/pod.
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01:09:1714/12/2023
Office Hours: Cause-Related Marketing, Why Young People Should Get to a City, and How to Talk to Your Boss About Career Development
Scott discusses the trends around cause-based marketing, speaking as to why companies should avoid making statements on social issues. He then gives advice to a listener wondering whether to move to a bigger city for career opportunities. He wraps up with his thoughts on navigating conversations about career goals and aspirations with a manager, particularly when aiming to advance to their position.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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19:0513/12/2023
Prof G Markets: Bitcoin’s Rally, Elon’s xAI Fundraising, and Alaska Airlines Acquires Hawaiian
Scott breaks down his wins and loses amid crypto’s bull market this year. He also shares his thoughts on the state of the airline industry and whether or not Hawaiian Airlines could make a good merger arbitrage trade. Finally, he and Ed discuss why Elon Musk needs to raise $1 billion for his AI company.
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39:3511/12/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: Firewater
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/firewater/
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19:5809/12/2023
Conversation with Dan Senor — A Look at Israel’s Leadership, Response to the War, and Cultural Traditions
Dan Senor, a former White House foreign policy advisor and the bestselling author of “The Genius Of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World,” joins Scott to discuss the global response we’ve seen thus far from the war in Israel.
Scott opens with his thoughts on consolidation.
Algebra of Happiness: caring for others.
P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile at profgcourse.com/pod.
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54:4507/12/2023
Office Hours: Advice to a First-Time Home Buyer, Why did The Prof G Pod Leave Spotify in 2022?, and Putting Yourself out there After a Breakup
Scott gives advice to a listener looking to buy a home for the first time and shares his thoughts on where mortgage rates are headed. He then discusses why he decided to pull The Prof G Pod from Spotify back in 2022, and then returned a year later. He wraps up with his thoughts on how to get back out there after a breakup.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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20:3506/12/2023
Prof G Markets: Goldman and Apple Part Ways, Shein and Temu, and Charlie Munger’s Legacy
Scott shares his thoughts on the contradicting narratives around Goldman and Apple’s partnership. He also discusses the fast fashion industry and its externalities. Finally, he takes a look at Charlie Munger’s legacy.
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42:0604/12/2023
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – ft. Ryan Petersen of Flexport
Ed speaks with Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a supply chain management company. They discuss logistics, the company’s $8 billion valuation, finding fame as an entrepreneur, and how Ryan thinks about money.
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42:5503/12/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: Mammon
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/mammon/
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18:2902/12/2023
Conversation with Mike Birbiglia — On Storytelling, Mortality, and Fatherhood
Mike Birbiglia, a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor, joins Scott to discuss his approach to storytelling, and how he thinks about mortality, comedy, and fatherhood. Follow Mike on Instagram, @birbigs. His latest special, The Old Man & the Pool, is out now on Netflix.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the second-order effects that might follow the Sam Altman debacle. He also shares why he wants Shein to have a successful IPO.
Algebra of Happiness: Less is more.
P.S. You can access Scott’s free brand strategy course for mobile at profgcourse.com/pod.
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47:3630/11/2023
Office Hours: The Lab-Grown Diamond Boom, Investment in Women’s Sports, and Deciding Whether to Quit Your Job
Scott gives his thoughts on the diamond market, specifically how the rise in lab-grown diamonds has affected the industry. He then discusses why women’s sports are a good investment and whether he’d invest in an athlete representation agency. He wraps up with advice to an investment banker planning to quit his job to travel the world.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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20:0529/11/2023
Prof G Markets: Scott’s Nine Businesses
Scott tells the story of his career in entrepreneurship, from starting a video rental company before business school, to going public with Red Envelope, to founding Prof G Media. He shares what was most meaningful about those experiences, and what was most surprising.
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54:1627/11/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: The Line
https://www.profgalloway.com/the-line-2/
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21:3625/11/2023
Prof G Markets: ByteDance’s Black Box, Target’s Inventory Turnaround, and the Resale Watch Market
Scott shares his thoughts on the latest revenue numbers from ByteDance, and whether or not we can trust any numbers coming from a private Chinese company. He also breaks down Target’s huge earnings beat, and discusses why luxury watches shouldn’t be treated as investments.
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41:5420/11/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: WeBur
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/webur/
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19:1918/11/2023
Emergency Episode! Sam Altman Out at OpenAI and X's Advertiser Exodus
It's an emergency crossover episode of Pivot and the Prof G Pod and there's a lot to discuss. Sam Altman is out as CEO of OpenAI — but what exactly happened? Kara shares her latest reporting. Plus, major advertisers are fleeing X after Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Will Elon and X survive the firestorm? Kara and Scott break it all down.
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32:1618/11/2023
Conversation with Morgan Housel — Behaviors that Influence our Money Decisions and Habits
Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, and the bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins Scott to discuss his new book, “Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.” They get into topics including what to think about when buying a house, how to make healthier financial decisions, and the role money plays in our happiness.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the importance of the US and China’s relationship. He also discusses why thinks the new AI wearable on the market will be a thud.
Algebra of Happiness: focus on exercise.
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55:1216/11/2023
Office Hours: Valuing Etsy’s Stock, Tips for Naming Your Business, and How to Ask for a Promotion or Raise at Work
Scott gives his thoughts on Etsy, specifically its potential as both an investment opportunity and as a business. He then offers advice to a listener struggling with naming their business. He wraps up with guidance on how to approach seeking a promotion or raise at work.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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16:1915/11/2023
Prof G Markets: OpenAI’s Dev Day, Disney vs. Warner Bros. Discovery, and Uber’s Branding Turnaround
Scott shares his thoughts on Uber’s second consecutive quarter of profitability. He then breaks down why Disney had a better quarter than Warner Bros. Discovery, despite facing the same headwinds. Finally, we hear the latest from OpenAI’s developer event and Sam Altman’s keynote address.
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39:2913/11/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: Swingers
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/swingers/
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14:0111/11/2023
Conversation with Congressman Dean Phillips — Raising the Foundation for Americans
Dean Phillips, a third-term Democratic Congressman from Minnesota, and now a Democratic candidate for President of the United States, joins Scott to discuss his decision to run against President Biden and the key issues he’ll be focused on throughout his campaign.
Scott opens with his thoughts on WeWork’s bankruptcy and niche AI bots.
Algebra of Happiness: demonstrate vulnerability.
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01:01:2509/11/2023
Office Hours: Should I Replace My Full-Time Job with My Side Hustle? How to Reestablish American Trust in Higher Education, and Advice on Balancing Family and Early-Career Aspirations
Scott offers advice to a listener who wants their Substack newsletter to replace their steady full-time job. He then gives his thoughts on the increased distrust among Americans regarding higher education. He wraps up with insight on striking a balance between family relationships and career aspirations, especially at an early-career level.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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19:0608/11/2023
Prof G Markets: Third Quarter Review — with Aswath Damodaran
Scott shares his thoughts on WeWork’s bankruptcy, Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid, and Disney’s full ownership of Hulu. Then Aswath Damodaran returns to the show to break down third quarter earnings season. They discuss Meta, Netflix and streaming, Instacart, the Ozempic effect, Birkenstock, Google, and Aswath’s new valuation for Tesla.
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54:0006/11/2023
First Time Founders with Ed Elson — ft. Andrew Benin and Allen Dushi of Graza
Ed interviews the founders of Graza, an olive oil startup, about their path to founding the company, the merits and challenges of their partnership, and how they think about money and success.
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45:4005/11/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: Short-Form War
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/short-form-war/
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20:1704/11/2023
Conversation with Adam Grant — Honing Your Potential and Building Strong Character Traits
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more.
Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitter’s valuation, and Meta launching a subscription service in the EU.
Algebra of Happiness: fatherhood.
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58:3002/11/2023
Office Hours: Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election, Career Disappointments, and Scott's Private Investment Strategy
Scott provides his thoughts on the 2024 presidential election, specifically who he’s thinking of voting for. He then offers advice to a listener who finds themselves in a career trajectory dilemma after being relocated abroad for work. He wraps up with insight into how he manages his private investments.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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17:0001/11/2023
Prof G Markets: Meta’s Monster Quarter, Buying Elon’s Twitter Debt, and America’s Deficit
Scott breaks down Meta’s and Snap’s earnings and explains why he’d be interested in taking some of Elon’s $13 billion in Twitter debt off the banks’ hands. He also discusses potential solutions to the U.S. deficit with Ed.
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43:1530/10/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: The Netflix Effect
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/the-netflix-effect/
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17:4528/10/2023
Conversation with Jennifer Cohen — Building Healthy Habits and Staying Confident
Jennifer Cohen, an entrepreneur, brand strategist, author, and host of the business podcast Habits & Hustle, joins Scott to discuss the importance of being bold and resilient, how to build confidence, and adding more movement into your day.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Netflix’s rise to greatness.
Algebra of Happiness: Who are you an advocate for?
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46:4526/10/2023
Office Hours Special: Algebra of Masculinity Part 3
Today is the third and final episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity.
Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and a non-resident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, joins Scott to discuss the concept of relational masculinity, the decline of male connection, and the concentric circles of masculinity. They also get into the topics of parenting and the impact of porn on young men, specifically how it’s a place that young men retreat to.
After our conversation with Richard, Scott answers some listener questions on conversational skills, college admissions, and mentoring.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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53:2825/10/2023
Prof G Markets: Goldman’s Earnings Slump, an ETF for Options Trading, and Fractional Jet Ownership
Scott breaks down the big bank earnings and explains why Goldman seems to be struggling more than its competitors. He then shares his thoughts on an ETF that makes options trading more accessible for retail investors. Finally, he discusses the different business models of private aviation and why fractional jet ownership is on the rise.
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43:3623/10/2023
No Mercy / No Malice: Listen
As read by George Hahn.
https://www.profgalloway.com/listen/
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14:3421/10/2023
Conversation with Chip Conley — Reframing Aging, Mid-Life Chrysalis, and Maintaining a Growth Mindset
Chip Conley, the founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy and the former head of global hospitality and strategy at Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss solutions to the agist workforce, thinking of a mid-life crisis as a chrysalis, and the things to consider as you build your career path.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Rite Aid’s bankruptcy. He then shares his thoughts on TikTok becoming a major news source.
Algebra of Happiness: When your kids are gone.
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50:0519/10/2023
Office Hours Special: Algebra of Masculinity Part 2
Today is the second episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a critically acclaimed author and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the contradictions in human behavior, as well as the common misconceptions surrounding testosterone and estrogen, specifically how these hormones relate to aggressive behavior. They also get into the concept of free will, including how the understanding of limited free will can influence one’s approach to parenting.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
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45:5318/10/2023