Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger

Author: Paul Ollinger Language: English Episodes: 321
Paul Ollinger has worn a few different hats-stand-up comedian, tech executive, and now, the curious host of Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger. This isn't a lecture series or a dry self-help guide. Instead, it feels more like pulling up a chair for a series of genuinely engaging talks that wander into the places where our daily lives, careers, and inner worlds collide. The conversations, which feature authors, thinkers, and various creatives, are refreshingly candid. They dig into the practical and philosophical questions about what it actually means to build a life that feels both successful and satisfying. You'll find that each episode of this podcast approaches big themes-money, purpose, and the pursuit of contentment-with a blend of wit and thoughtful depth. The underlying idea isn't about finding a perfect, Instagram-ready version of happiness, but something more grounded and attainable. It's for anyone who's ever wondered if there's a smarter, more meaningful way to navigate the pressures of business and culture without losing sight of what matters. Tuning in, you get the sense that Paul is figuring it out alongside his guests, making the insights feel earned and relatable. The result is a consistently interesting exploration of how we can all aim for a life that feels reasonably, and authentically, well-lived.
Episodes
Kevn Kinney is Done Auditioning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:14
Kevn Kinney is the lead singer of Drivin N Cryin, a rock band that achieved legendary status in the Southeast during the late 80s and 90s but never quite broke into the national big time. DNC’s popularity peaked when the…
Starting from the Bottom with Justin Richmond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:40
Justin Richmond is the producer and co-host of Pushkin's music podcast Broken Record with writer Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin. He is also the host of a new podcast called Started from the Bottom on…
Is Private School Worth it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:26
Annual private school tuition can run over $60,000 in big cities like New York or Los Angeles. But even in smaller markets like Atlanta, 14 years of private school (pre-k through 12th grade) will easily exceed half a mil…
Using Your 4,000 Weeks with Oliver Burkeman (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
Oliver Burkeman is the author of 4,000 Weeks: Time Managment for Mortals, which Adam Grant calls “The most important book ever written about time management.” In it, Oliver argues that using your life (4,000 weeks = abou…
Cooking with Money w/ Frankie Celenza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:22
Chef Frankie Celenza started his culinary career with an illicit George Foreman grill in his prep school dorm room. Today, Frankie is the Emmy award-winning host of the Tastemade's hit show Struggle Meals. Frankie believ…
Wealthy Woman Flies Southwest with Leah Rudick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:04
Leah Rudick is an actor, writer, and comedian whose Wealthy Woman character videos have earned her almost one million followers on Instagram and TikTok. Thanks to her breakout social media success, Leah is now selling ou…
Morgan Housel on The Psychology of Money (Encore) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:46
Morgan Housel is the author of the book, The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. As the back cover of his new best-seller reads, “Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you…
Cars, Sex, and Money with Robert Searle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
Do women find men in expensive cars more attractive than men in less expensive cars? Some people believe that the answer to this question is so patently self-evident as to not require any thought. But my guest today cond…