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
Net fulfillment v. Net worth with Bill Perkins - Ep 79 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:56
Would you consider yourself a success if you died with $1 million? How about $10 million? Well, what if you died with $0.00? In his new book, Die With Zero: Getting All you Can from Your Money and Your Life, Bill Perkins…
Affluence, Insolvency, and Alcohol with Kirkland Hamill - Ep 78 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:19
Kirkland Hamill’s grandfather was very rich. His mother and father raised him and his brothers in grand fashion until Grandpa's death exposed major cracks in the family fortune. When his dad left his mom, she took Kirkla…
Happiness is Making a Living with Your Hands with Ken Rusk - Ep 77 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:03
Ken Rusk has made a very good living by working with his hands. A true-life, self-described “ditch-digger,” Ken is an entrepreneur who has over 200 people working on his team. In his new book, Blue Collar Cash: Love Your…
More Choice Makes Us More Miserable with Barry Schwartz - Ep 76 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
Barry Schwartz is the author of several books, including Why We Work and The Paradox of Choice. I spoke to Barry about his findings in these two important books. Why is it that the harder we work and the more affluent we…
In memory of Paul’s dad William Ollinger - ENCORE EPISODE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:10
My dad died peacefully at his home last Friday. He left this world with a clear conscience while napping in his favorite recliner and surrounded by loved ones. He was 93 years old. If you’re looking for guidance on how t…
Bill Collector turned Money Coach to Millions with Chris Hogan - Ep 75 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:26
Chris Hogan is a retirement planning expert and popular financial media personality. A former college football player who once worked as a bill collector, Chris has seen the pain economic mismanagement can wreak on a fam…
The Economics of Comedy with Kyle Kinane - Ep 74 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:49
Making a living in the arts is brutal. One of the things artists have to learn to do is manage their money and to structure their lives so that they’re doing the kind of work they WANT to do instead of doing work they HA…
Are our markets really free? with Denise Hearn - Ep 73 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:29
Are you an airline that dominates all the flights at a particular airport (e.g. Delta in Atlanta)? Are you a global beer conglomerate that controls half the beer brands on the planet? Or, are you a gloomy corporate type…
The Wisdom of Frugality with Emrys Westacott- Ep 72 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
A fun (and sometimes funny) conversation about frugality? Heck yes, friends, because this is Crazy Money!Emrys Westacott is the author of The Wisdom of Frugality and professor of Philosophy at Alfred University. In addit…
Happiness for Realists with Oliver Burkeman - Ep 71 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:59
Oliver Burkeman is the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking. He also writes a column for The Guardian called This Column Will Change Your Life in which he explores psychology and…