Episodes 508
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (699)
Since Dec 2010
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth of experiences and insights that are brought to life in this top ranked podcast. Show topics include: psychology, leadership, education, technology, entrepreneurship, relationships, and much more.

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The Economic Lie That Let Companies Sell Us Out with Eric Ries

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What if the problem isn’t that a few companies got greedy? What if the problem is that we built a system that teaches companies to sell us out? In this episode, Eric Ries joins us to explain the…

Are You Really You, or Just a Pattern Your Brain Built with Dr. Masud Husain

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How to Predict Other People’s Behavior - The Process Communication Model

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Smart People Podcast has published 508 episodes since December 2010, covering topics in Business, Education.

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