#135 - Cal Fussman | What I've Learned Interviewing Icons Who Shaped the Last 50 Years of World History

The Tyson Popplestone Show

Cal Fussman is a New York Times bestselling author, longtime writer for Esquire magazine, corporate consultant and host of the Big Questions podcast. As a part of his role as a journalist he has conducted interviews with the icons who’ve shaped the last 50 years of world history: Mikhail Gorbachev, Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Jack Welch, Robert DeNiro, Clint Eastwood, Al Pacino, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. Dre, Quincy Jones, Woody Allen, Barbara Walters, Pelé, Yao Ming, Serena Williams, John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, and countless others.

EPISODE OUTLINE:

00:00 The Art of Storytelling
03:41 The Role of Stand-Up Comedy
06:04 Mastering the Punchline
08:31 The Living and Breathing Nature of Storytelling
10:49 Living the Story
12:39 The Influence of Larry King
23:25 Becoming Friends with Larry King
30:07 Meeting Childhood Heroes
34:31 Muhammad Ali: Larger Than Life
41:12 Meeting Nelson Mandela and Muhammad Ali
46:02 The Gym Experience with Muhammad Ali
48:04 Ali's Wisdom and Connection
49:31 Ali's Impact on Society
52:34 The Changing Landscape of the United States
56:31 The Need for Connection
59:36 The Power of Connection
01:03:03 The Role of Journalism and Connection
01:09:28 Overcoming Disconnection and Judgments
01:13:44 Innovative Interviewing Approaches

TRANSCRIPT:
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EPISODE LINKS:

Cal's Website: https://www.calfussman.com/home

PODCAST INFO:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpxjDVYNfJuth9Oo4z2iGQ
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture/id1584438354
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gWvUUYFwFvzHUnMdlmTaI
RSS: https://feeds.transistor.fm/popculture

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