Kobe Bryant had a far more varied creative life than most people realize. Jimmy Soni explains how Kobe studied writing, befriended his creative heroes, and ran multiple creative experiments at once — not as a side project, but as a way of understanding creativity itself. From Infinite Loops.
Jimmy Soni explains why he paid to design the cover of The Founders out of his own advance — and what that decision reveals about ownership, incentives, and author leverage.
Jimmy Soni, CEO and editor in chief of Infinite Books, is back on Infinite Loops. We discuss what’s broken in traditional publishing and how we’re fixing it. We also dig into Jimmy’s forthcoming book on Kobe Bryant, why the world needs more “problem authors,” and why our goal is to…
Vic Muniz compares seeing Anthony Hopkins to seeing an amateur plumber act in a play. Why seeing the "seams" of the performance is actually where the magic of art lives. #Acting #Theater #VicMuniz #AnthonyHopkins #ArtTheory #Sublime #Creativity #Performance
"The reason we're having this conversation is because I got shot..." The incredible story of Vik Muniz’s path to the U.S. #story #truestory #podcast #survival
The story behind Vic Muniz's famous "Medusa Marinara." How a plate of leftover pasta became a New York Times-reviewed masterpiece in 24 hours. #VicMuniz #ModernArt #Creativity #ArtMarket #Medusa #FunnyStories #ArtLife #Masterpiece
What if the invention that truly made us human wasn’t the wheel, language, or even agriculture — but art? In this episode of Infinite Loops, we sit down with internationally renowned artist Vik Muniz to explore a radical and deeply human idea: that art — the ability to represent the…
Before becoming a Harvard professor, Todd Rose was on welfare, stealing toilet paper from rest stops. He shares a deeply personal story about the humiliation built into our social safety nets and the powerful advice from his father that reframed welfare as an "investment" from his neighbors. #Poverty #Dignity #Welfare…
Explaining the real meaning behind the bubble in the Wizard of Oz. #film #filmbreakdown #meaning #movie #cinema #breakdown #wizardofoz #glinda #song
The key to not getting what you want. #podcast #inspiration #motivation #advice #art #artist
Marc Dennis tells the story of how being in court started his artist identity. #art #artist #creativity #origins #drawing
What happens when a 17th-century painting technique collides with Road Runner cartoons, identity politics, world hunger, meta-narratives, forest fires, Jewish humor, and mesquite-smoked duck? You get Marc Dennis — one of the most fascinating, funny, and philosophically tuned-in artists working today. Join us for a conversation about art, humor, grief,…
Why investing in art is risky. #art #artist #markets #market #stocks #invest
Feeling stressed? A trip to the museum might be more effective than you think. Art dealer Ariel Meyerowitz shares the results of a recent study that scientifically proves looking at art in person reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels by 22%. She explains why engaging with art is her personal…
The importance of blank walls in an art collection. Full episode with Ariel out now! #art #artcollection #artist #interiordesign
Professional art advisor Ariel Meyerowitz joins Jim O'Shaughnessy to demystify the complex world of art. Ariel provides an essential guide for aspiring collectors, explaining where to begin, how to develop your eye, and why buying what you love is the most important first step. They explore the inner workings of…
Advice on why you should avoid "resulting". #life #advice #motivation #inspiration #help
Cheesemonger Adam Moskowitz and his resident cheese expert Alex tell the legendary origin story. Discover the magical, irreversible process that turns milk into one of the world's oldest and most beloved foods. #cheesehistory #foodhistory #cheesemaking #funfacts #didyouknow #ancienthistory #foodscience #cheesemonger #cheese #food #foodie
The quest for whale cheese (and other mammalian cheese pursuits). Watch the full interview with Adam Moskowitz of A Cheese Course wherever you get your podcasts. #cheese #food #foodie #cooking #recipe
Jim O'Shaughnessy sits down with professional cheesemonger and show host Adam Moskowitz for a wildly comedic and profound dive into passion, purpose, and the art of creation. This isn't just about cheese. Adam shares his incredible journey from a failed rapper to a cheese evangelist, explaining how the craft saved…
Socrates feared the written word would destroy our memory. He was right, but he missed the bigger picture. Author Todd Rose explains how the invention of writing led to a new form of logic (Aristotelian logic) but also how this powerful tool was hoarded by elites for centuries—a crucial lesson…
Author Todd Rose dives into the profound wisdom of Viktor Frankl, arguing that the true "will to meaning" isn't found in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday moments of service, connection, and purpose. #Meaning #Purpose #ViktorFrankl #Philosophy #Psychology #MentalHealth #SelfHelp
We think technology drives history, but we have it backwards. Author Todd Rose tells the fascinating story of the mechanical clock and the hourglass—two competing technologies. The "inferior" one won for 200 years, proving that our values, not the tech itself, determine the future. A vital lesson for the age…
Todd Rose, author and co-founder of Populace, joins Jim to share his incredible journey from high school dropout to Harvard professor. He discusses the core ideas from his books, "The End of Average" and "Dark Horse," arguing that our standardized, one-size-fits-all systems fail to account for human individuality. Todd and…