Comedian Matt Ruby | Reasonably Happy

Comedian Matt Ruby | Reasonably Happy

Author: Paul Ollinger January 15, 2025 Duration: 56:53
Join Paul as he sits with the very funny Matt Ruby and discuss performing on psychedelic mushrooms, being raised by a bohemian mom who ran around New York City with Alan Ginsberg and more!

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https://www.mattrubycomedy.com/


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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 321

Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger
Podcast Episodes
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…
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…
Freedom, Aliveness, and Financial well-being with Tripp Lanier - Ep 70 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:51
What if you get everything you’ve ever wanted and it’s still unfulfilling? What then? Men’s coach Tripp Lanier is the author of the newly released, This Book Will Make you Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide for Men who Refu…