Comments on: Penn Jillette on Magic, Losing 100+ Pounds, and Weaponizing Kindness (#405)

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:49:31 +0000

Did I miss it, what application does Penn use for journaling? How does he keep the records going back so many years, surely he would lose them without it being cloud based?

By: Alessio

Alessio — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 05:52:02 +0000

Interesting episode with some good resources too, thanks!

By: Lynn Tryba

Lynn Tryba — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:08:58 +0000

I loved the part about how Penn is a natural genius at deescalating violence. Even though I thought the weight-loss approach was bizarre, I enjoyed listening to it and how he whole-heartedly experimented on himself. Also fascinating to hear how he thinks the weight loss has changed his personality for the better!

By: Adam Egelberg

Adam Egelberg — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:28:37 +0000

Consider interviewing Tom Brady (painful request – I’m a Jets fan). Why? In the podcast “Sports Wars” about the Brady-Manning rivalry (season 12, episode 3), the narrator claims Brady was SLEEPING a half hour before his first super bowl! This reminds me of that Brazillian jui-jitsu master who sleeps before all of his matches because he’s in such a relaxed state (name escapes me). It strikes me there must be something unique about Brady. I mean, aside from his astonishing success in the NFL.

By: Sigma Tony

Sigma Tony — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:01:30 +0000

nice info Brave

By: Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:09:19 +0000

What an incredible episode! I’ve loved so many and I think I love this one even more. There are so many laughs and also a dense web of fantastic, important ideas to think about and learn about – more, much more. What a gift!

By: David Lowe

David Lowe — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:34:16 +0000

Great read and my first for your Blog! I’m 57 now, workout most days doing HIIT and intermittent fast as well!...for the last 3 years In fact! Age for me has nothing to do with my continued desire to stay healthy. It’s just a way of life. I know health was an interest for you Tim. I was one of the people you called up on a regular basis all those years ago when you had BRAINQUIKEN you may remember me, my company was called Bytomic, in the UK. You remember we were a Martial Arts Gear company Must have been around 2001-2002? So how did I put this all together and connect you to it all? I have a funny story. I only found out Tim when one day, maybe around 2006 or 7 I was waiting for a flight to Las Vegas in London and I thought, “I know I need a good book to read for the flight”. So I was browsing in the book shop there, and me being me I was looking at the business section when I picked up a book called ‘The 4 Hour Work Week’. I opened it and read the intro and your story...and I nearly dropped the book there and then! BRAINQUIKEN!! I sold that! I bought that! From you? Lol...yes it must have been. What a surprise I had. I remember speaking with you quite a few time’s, and we did sell it quite successfully. I even spoke to someone recently who I told the story to and he told me he still had the bottle for Bodyquiken!! I’ve been interviewed on a few Podcasts in the direct response Niche recently and I tell the story. People love it. Anyway, I hope you’re well brother! Maybe catch up one day and talk old days! Best David Lowe.

By: Joseph G

Joseph G — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 02:15:51 +0000

Penn’s laugh is amazing and infectious. Kudos on the entertaining interview.

By: Bart Levy

Bart Levy — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:33:22 +0000

Great episode Tim. Penn is brilliant! This is right up there with the Jamie Foxx interview! One comment though..I believe Kreskin was on the Carson show 88 times. One of Johnny’s favorites. Maybe he was thinking of Uri Geller?

By: Max Hertan

Max Hertan — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:00:38 +0000

My favourite episode yet perhaps. Interesting, actionable & considered. Fantastic interviewing skills.