The Nick Standlea Show
Episodes
Posting Daily Didn’t Work for 14 Months—Then This Did (T.D. Orel)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been told “just post every day and you’ll eventually blow up”… T.D. Orel is living proof that advice can be wildly wrong. T.D...
Alan Weiss: "Stop Selling Hours. AI Will Kill That Model."
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most “business advice” on AI is noise. But if you’re building an AI-powered service, consulting business, or agency, the real bottleneck isn’t...
How to Future-Proof Your Kid in the Age of AI (CEO Ryan Kiick)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing school, college admissions, and the workforce faster than most parents and students realize. In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Kiic...
Why Your Brain Doesn't Create Consciousness: It's Always Been There (ft. Philip Goff)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with philosopher Dr. Philip Goff, we dive into one of the deepest questions in science and philosophy: what if consciousness isn’...
Fear of Other People’s Opinions | Michael Gervais
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of other people’s opinions quietly shapes how we perform, how we speak, and who we allow ourselves to become. In this conversation, Michael Ger...
Most People Use AI Like an Assistant. Here’s How Leaders Use It Instead
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people use AI like a faster assistant. Leaders use it differently. In this conversation, Geoff Woods (author of The AI-Driven Leader) explains th...
“AI Isn’t Here to Replace Your Job — It’s Here to Replace You” | Nate Soares
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If anyone builds it, everyone dies. That’s the claim Nate Soares makes in his new book If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would K...
Losing Control: How AI Agents Could Run the World — with Oxford’s Christopher Summerfield
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Christopher Summerfield, a leading neuroscientist at Oxford University and Research Director at the UK AI Safety Institute, former Senior Re...
Sam Altman Says 95% of Marketing Is Going to AI (Here’s What That Means)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Altman told him that 95% of marketing as we know it will be done by AI within 3–5 years. That single sentence became the “holy smokes moment”...
Is AI Making Us Dumber? (Can Teachers Save Us?)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we getting smarter with AI—or just forgetting how to think for ourselves? In this episode, Nick answers your top questions about artificial in...
“10,000 Hours is a Myth” | “Stress Isn’t the Enemy — It’s a Training Partner” | Dr Alex Auerbach on Coaching Mental Skills
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people train their bodies. The best train their minds. NFL and NBA psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach joins Nick Standlea to reveal how elite perform...
Dr. Michael Osterholm: “The Pandemic Clock Is Ticking” | "We're not ready for the next one"
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Osterholm — the world’s leading infectious disease expert and author of The Big One — joins Nick Standlea for a sobering but hopeful...
The AI Revolution Is an Ownership Problem, Not a Tech Problem — Economist Justin Wolfers
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest threat of artificial intelligence isn’t the technology itself—but who owns it? In this wide-ranging conversation, economist Ju...
Is Emotional Intelligence the Competitive Edge in the Age of AI? Therapist Hannah Lord
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real edge in the age of AI isn’t data or code—but emotional intelligence? Therapist & coach Hannah Lord joins me to explore why th...
Jeffrey Sachs: AI, Trillionaires, and the Fight for Our Future
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence won’t just change jobs — it could rewrite the balance of global power. Professor Jeffrey Sachs has been in the room where ...
Howard Gardner: Rethinking College in the Age of AI | "School has to Change"
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when one of the most influential thinkers in modern education meets the disruptive force of artificial intelligence? In this episode of T...
Perfect SAT Score → Shark Tank Deal w/ Mark Cuban | Dr. Shaan Patel’s $100M Mission
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you earn a perfect SAT score, write a book that gets rejected by 100 publishers, and then turn that failure into a multimillion-doll...
Science of Sleep: Think Sharper, Age Slower, and Feel Better - Dr Paul Returns
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if better sleep isn’t just about rest—but about unlocking peak mental clarity, emotional stability, and long-term health? In this episode, Dr...
A Defense of the Fixed Mindset: Why It’s Not Always a Bad Thing
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often praise the growth mindset—and rightly so. But what if fixed beliefs, when earned and chosen, are just as important for confidence, identity...
Pat Flynn: Build Faster. Learn Leaner. Pat Flynn’s Secrets for Action-Takers
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by too much info and not enough action? In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Pat Flynn—best-selling author of Lean Learnin...
Dr Scott Barry Kaufman (SBK): “Your Trauma Doesn’t Define You” | "Choose Empowerment"
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (SBK) joins The Nick Standlea Show to talk about his new book Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Rea...
The Cold Truth: Ice Baths, Brown Fat, and Professor Seager
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can plunging into freezing water actually boost your workouts, improve mental health, and improve libido? Professor Thomas Seager, co-founder of Moroz...
Dr. Tali Sharot: Are you bored, stuck, or just... not excited by life anymore?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we stop noticing the most meaningful parts of our lives? In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, neuroscientist and author Dr. Tali Sharot j...
Jay Baer: Stop Wasting Time Marketing on Social Media—Do This Instead
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Baer, marketing strategist, bestselling author, and customer experience expert, joins The Nick Standlea Show to break down what small businesses a...
Mindfulness and Coaching Mental Skills with Micha Shaw
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Mindfulness isn’t about shutting off your thoughts—it’s about choosing which ones fuel success." Welcome to a deep-dive into the reality of per...
Inside FC Barcelona's La Masia Academy with Albert Puig: How Messi, Xavi, and Yamal were developed
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚨 Albert Puig, the former director of La Masia—Barcelona’s world-renowned youth academy—and Bernat Franquesa, his co-founder at APFC Courses,...
Almanac of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson Distilled: "Seek wealth, not money or status."
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into the wisdom of Naval Ravikant, as captured in "The Almanack of Naval." (Naval, if you're listening or watching, I would love to have...
Atomic Habits Distilled: How Tiny Habits Yield Exponential Results
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck in a rut, like you're making little progress towards your goals? What if the key to unlocking your potential lies in the power of ti...
"Ketamine therapy saves lives!" | "What the media won't say about Matthew Perry’s death"
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode, Nick Standlea sits down with Sam Mandel, Co-Founder and CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to explore the groundbreakin...
How Social Media Hijacks Your Time and What You Can Do About It | "Reclaim Your Time" | Dino Ambrosi
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick interviews Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot to explore the hidden mechanisms social media platforms use to hijack your time and attention....
Colin Hanks: "I'll be acting until I die" | "You have to lean into discomfort" | "Allow the story to reveal itself"
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and storyteller Colin Hanks dives deep into his lifelong passion for acting and his unique approach to creativity. From his early days in the ...
Seth Godin: "What They Don't Teach You About Strategy" | "Education Right Now is About Compliance, Not Learning"
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Godin, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and thought leader, joins Nick to discuss his new book "This is Strategy." Seth shares powerful insights...
How to Find Flow and Unlock Creativity | Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi | "Your sense of time and self disappear"
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the concept of 'flow'—the state of optimal experience. The book 'Flow' was written by Dr. Mike Csikszentmihalyi in 1990. I worked for Dr. Mi...
"Make It Stick: The Science of Effective Learning" | "Self-testing is key" | Mark McDaniel & "Roddy" Roediger III
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Students often rely on ineffective study methods such as rereading and highlighting. However, these methods do not lead to deep understanding and long...
The Weight of Depression: Jason Magee’s Story of Struggle and Hope
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I sit down with Jason Magee, who shares his 15-year struggle with depression and weight loss, and then takes his first dose of a w...
The Age Dilemma: Regulating Social Media for Kids
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does regulating social media for kids remain an unresolved challenge? This episode discusses the significant age gap in congressional leadership, ...
The Nick Standlea Show: Conversations That Inspire
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you like to ask questions, dive beneath the surface, and learn about fascinating individuals, you’ve found your home. Join Nick Standlea for long...
Thomas Perry, Author of The Old Man | "She does the most important thing -- she tells me the truth"
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into the creative world of Thomas Perry, the bestselling author behind 31 novels, including the "Jane Whitefield" series and "The Old Man," whic...
Dr Paul: "Health Influencers are Liars" | The truth on testosterone, nonnutritive-sweeteners, Ozempic, fitness, vo2max, seed oils, rapamycin, and carbs
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of health influencers and the truth behind their promises. Nick Standlea is joined by Dr. Paul Rohdenburg...
Consciousness: Anil Seth on AI, Reality, Perception, and Psychedelics
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is consciousness? How do we perceive reality? Will AI become conscious? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Anil Seth, renowned a...
Modern Etiquette with Myka Meier : "It's Social-Emotional Intelligence"
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Myka Meier, a trailblazer in modern etiquette and the founder of Beaumont Etiquette shows us that etiquette isn’t just about forks and knives; it's ...
Losing a Body Part: Hank Wise
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Olympic swimmer Hank Wise, a world-record holder, takes us on an emotional journey recounting his life afte...
Jenn Curtis: Optimize for College Admission, Steps for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Optimize the college application process. We provide actionable steps for each year of high school, 9th to 12th grade, to help students make the best ...
Brad Burge: Psychedelic Therapy
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Nick Standlea Show, we journey into the world of psychedelic therapies, exploring the use of psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, a...
CA Assembly, Josh Lowenthal: Shaping Tomorrow - Bold Ideas on Government, Justice, Social Media, and Peace
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal delves into his forthcoming visit to Israel, the need for effective conflict resolution in the Israel–Pales...
Donald Hoffman: Consciousness, the true nature of reality, and the interconnectedness of everything
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Donald D. Hoffman offers us the chance to take the red pill, stay in Wonderland, and show us how deep the rabbit hole goes. In this conversation, ...
The Importance of SAT and ACT in College Admissions
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, the relevance of SAT and ACT tests in college admissions has been questioned, prompting some colleges to switch to test-optional poli...
You're Sitting in a Chair in the Sky
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️✨ Louis CK's hilarious take on flight delays hits close to home because, let's admit it, we've all been there. Complaining about minor inconv...
Context is Everything
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A short story about my kids that demonstrated how context is everything. We often think we know where everyone is coming from, what their agenda is, w...
College Rankings are an Illusion
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
College rankings are an illusion. Despite the power they hold in popular culture, they were made up by a magazine that was going out of business. But ...
Johnny Rastello: The Future of College Admissions
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is on the future of college admissions. I’m with with Johnny Rastello, the Director of College Counseling and Dean of the 12th Grade at...
Two Priests Are Driving Down the Highway
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two priests are driving down the highway... This is the beginning of a joke I told at my grandfather's funeral. It was a risk, a deviation from the ...
Leo Vieira: Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu for Life
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m speaking with world champion jujitsu competitor Leo Vieira. He’s known as the Yoda of Jujitsu because of his ability to take lessons fro...
Dr. Paul: Fat loss drugs, fitness, nutrition, & longevity.
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paul Rohdenburg answers questions on the fat loss drug Ozempic (semaglutide, Ozempic, and Wegovy) and then dives deep into what people in their 40...
The Nick Standlea Show Trailer
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is a curious guy. He likes to talk to interesting people. If you’re not curious, this show isn’t for you. But if you like to ask questions,...
Jim O’Brien: Design Your Life
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim O’Brien is the co-owner of Cleobella, an artisan clothing line for women, a former pro surfer, serial entrepreneur, creator of the Hab Hats podc...
Hank Wise: Open ocean swimming world record holder
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hank Wise holds the world record for the fastest male swim from Catalina to the Mainland (20 miles!), is a national champion Stanford swimmer, the rei...
Jodi Okun: College Financial Aid and Scholarships
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jodi Okun is the founder of College Financial Aid Advisors. She has successfully helped thousands of families navigate the financial aid process. ...
Deren Finks: College Admission Strategies
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deren Finks is the former Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Harvey Mudd College (one of the five Claremont Colleges) and a college consultant. He...