Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Author: Curiosity Media Language: English Episodes: 100
For decades, Cal Fussman has built a remarkable career by asking the right things at the right time, drawing profound insights from icons like Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Serena Williams. That same genuine curiosity drives every episode of Big Questions with Cal Fussman. This isn't about quick soundbites or surface-level chatter. Instead, Cal creates a space where guests-from visionary CEOs and legendary coaches to groundbreaking artists-feel comfortable exploring the pivotal moments and hard-earned lessons that truly shaped their paths. You'll hear conversations that meander into unexpected places, often uncovering the personal philosophies and resilient mindsets behind public success. Produced by Curiosity Media, the podcast serves as a masterclass in listening and human connection, relevant for anyone interested in the intersections of business, creative careers, and lifelong education. Each discussion feels like a deep dive into a life fully examined, offering tangible wisdom for navigating your own big questions.
Episodes
Ozan Ozkural: What's REALLY Behind Trump's Tariffs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:54
Ever wonder what's truly behind President Trump's controversial tariffs? Cal turns to his go-to expert—Ozan Ozkural, the astute international banker he first met at Larry King's breakfast table and a member of the influe…
Learning From JFK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
What if you could talk to John F. Kennedy today? In this episode, Cal sits down with an AI recreation of the 35th president for a conversation that's part history and part mystery. Why did JFK keep a coconut shell on his…
Learning from George Foreman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:20
Cal reflects deeply on a man known by millions as the smiling face behind the grill—and the heavyweight champion who stunned the world by reclaiming the title at age 45. With the recent passing of Foreman at the age 76,…
Cal Interviews AI John Lennon: A Mind-Bending Conversation Across Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:39
What if you could sit down and talk to John Lennon today? In this one-of-a-kind episode, Cal has an astonishing conversation with an AI-powered persona of the legendary Beatle, created by heycicero.com. At certain moment…
The Luck We Find [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:39
Cal draws pocket aces and wins big in the first hand of a charity poker night raising money for the fight against cancer. The surge of luck makes it feels like it will be his lucky day. But then his luck seems to begin t…
The Academy Awards, Leo, and the Magic of Movie Theaters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:39
As Cal watches the Academy Awards, he has a startling realization—he's barely stepped inside a movie theater all year. Then, host Conan O'Brien delivers a hilarious skit introducing home streamers to a wild new concept:…
AI, War & Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:46
Technology, history, and global politics collide in this episode after Cal asks ChatGPT if there is a way that he can stop a war. The question unexpectedly evolves into an exploration of the forgotten Nutmeg War—a histor…
AI & Comedy on SNL's 50th Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:50
After reading about Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, Cal turns to one of his AI assistants, Arbor, for recommendations on the freshest new comedians. What starts as a simple question about stand-up talents turns i…
AI & Your Therapist: Can AI Help You Overcome Your Biggest Roadblocks? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:33
Marketing guru Seth Godin recently shared on The Tim Ferriss Show that people often ask AI simple questions—missing out on the real value of deeper conversations. Cal has been exploring this idea on Big Questions, using…
The Visionary Behind Siri: AI's Past, Present & Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:14
Siri didn't emerge from a single mind—it was the product of many brilliant innovators. But in this episode, Cal talks with one of the key founders behind the company that built the digital assistant Steve Jobs had to hav…