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Modern WisdomMar 10, 2025

#913 - Andrew Schulz - Why Does Modern America Feel So Insane?

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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

the treasure that he's looking for is in the backyard of the place that he started.

The Science of Storytelling

William Store

I just need to understand what makes it compelling.

Story

William Store

It is interesting that she's so hated, huh?

Guest: Andrew Schulz

Episode summary

Andrew Schulz is an actor, comedian and a podcaster. Having children today’s world can be challenging. Parenthood, especially with fertility struggles, comes with obstacles, but is layered with moments of humour. As a new father, Andrew shares insights on IVF and a fresh take on the chaos of the world as a proud new father. Expect to learn how becoming a father has changed Andrew for the better, what it was like to go though fertility challenges when conceiving, what IVF was like for Andrew and his wife, how Andrew used his struggles with IVF in his new comedy special, Andrews thoughts on the Zelensky-Trump Oval Office meeting, the biggest differences Andrew sees in the UK and US, what Andrew thinks is really going on with the Epstein files, Andrew’s thoughts on Tate’s recent return to America, the conversation between Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson and Kim Kardashian and much more…

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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

The host mentions 'The Alchemist' to illustrate the idea that personal journeys often lead back to one's origins, but…

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The Science of Storytelling

William Store

The host mentioned 'The Science of Storytelling' to emphasize the importance of understanding narrative structure and…

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Story

William Store

The host briefly discusses Meghan Markle's new lifestyle series and her public perception. This mention serves to hig…

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A Hero with a Thousand Faces

The host briefly mentions 'A Hero with a Thousand Faces' to highlight its relevance to the concept of the hero's jour…

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The conversation centers on hero's journey in storytelling.
A second recurring theme is Meghan Markle's lifestyle series.
Referenced books include The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Science of Storytelling by William Store.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in personal development and creative pursuits and Aspiring storytellers and comedians.

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hero's journey in storytelling(1)Meghan Markle's lifestyle series(1)personal growth and journeys(1)storytelling techniques(1)

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Deep Dive(2)Passing Reference(2)

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Individuals interested in personal development and creative pursuitsAspiring storytellers and comediansListeners interested in celebrity culture and media commentary.Storytellers and writers

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The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and creative pursuitsOften cited around personal growth and journeys

“It's a really beautiful book and it's a fiction book. It's super easy to read. It's not a flex to say, but it's kind of a bit trippy to read. It's this beautiful story about Santiago, this Spanish boy who goes on a journey.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: personal growth and journeys

For: Individuals interested in personal development and creative pursuits

Key quote: “the treasure that he's looking for is in the backyard of the place that he started.”

The host mentions 'The Alchemist' to illustrate the idea that personal journeys often lead back to one's origins, but with newfound wisdom. This reflects on how creative pursuits can evolve and how individuals may return to their true selves after navigating external pressures.

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The Science of Storytelling

William Store

Best for Aspiring storytellers and comediansOften cited around storytelling techniques

“The speaker refers to another book by William Store, which may be titled 'The Science of Storytelling'.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: storytelling techniques

For: Aspiring storytellers and comedians

Key quote: “I just need to understand what makes it compelling.”

The host mentioned 'The Science of Storytelling' to emphasize the importance of understanding narrative structure and elements that make a story compelling. They discussed how they applied these storytelling principles in their own work to engage the audience effectively.

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Story

William Store

Best for Listeners interested in celebrity culture and media commentary.Often cited around Meghan Markle's lifestyle series

“The speaker mentions a book by William Store that focuses on storytelling, possibly titled 'Story' or 'The Art of Storytelling'.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Meghan Markle's lifestyle series

For: Listeners interested in celebrity culture and media commentary.

Key quote: “It is interesting that she's so hated, huh?”

The host briefly discusses Meghan Markle's new lifestyle series and her public perception. This mention serves to highlight the cultural fascination and controversy surrounding her persona.

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A Hero with a Thousand Faces

Best for Storytellers and writersOften cited around hero's journey in storytelling

“The speaker mentions 'A Hero with a Thousand Faces', a book that discusses the hero's journey in storytelling.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: hero's journey in storytelling

For: Storytellers and writers

Key quote: “The speaker mentions 'A Hero with a Thousand Faces', a book that discusses the hero's journey in storytelling.”

The host briefly mentions 'A Hero with a Thousand Faces' to highlight its relevance to the concept of the hero's journey. This book serves as a foundational text for understanding narrative structures in storytelling.

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