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Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise

Welcome to the new Studio! To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode we explore: - The world’s worst phone call of all time - If the act of self-improvement is problematic - Tom Cruise stops by the new set - and much more… Guests: - Michael Smoak is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and investor. - Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and an angel investor. - George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur. - 0:00 Intro & How Nikocado Trolled Us All 1:51 The Worst Phone Call of All Time 9:04 Sylvester Stallone Brute Forced Success 11:57 Are GLP-1s Killing Romance? 18:56 Did Djokovic Take Discipline Too Far? 22:23 The Self-Help Trap 25:31 We’re Just Betting On Everything Now 36:29 The World’s Best Tom Cruise Impersonator 42:50 India’s Biggest Fetish 46:36 Insecurity Is Actually An Advantage 49:45 Gossip Is More Useful Than You Think 52:47 The Most Important 2 Seconds of Your Life 01:06:16 Have Adults Forgotten How To Play? 01:10:38 When People Take Stoicism Too Far 01:16:48 The Most Uncomfortable Mukbang Ever 01:25:01 2 Beers, 2 Cigs, 2 Rubik’s Cubes World Record 01:31:10 Florida Man Does It Again 01:35:02 Ice Packs In The Sauna - Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ biomarkers tested for just $1/day, plus an extra $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostMichael SmoakguestGeorge MackguestShaan Puriguest
Mar 30, 20261h 39mWatch on YouTube ↗

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EPISODE INFO

Released
March 30, 2026
Duration
1h 39m
Channel
Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the new Studio! To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode we explore:

  • The world’s worst phone call of all time
  • If the act of self-improvement is problematic
  • Tom Cruise stops by the new set
  • and much more…

Guests:

  • Michael Smoak is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and investor.
  • Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and an angel investor.
  • George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur.

- 0:00 Intro & How Nikocado Trolled Us All 1:51 The Worst Phone Call of All Time 9:04 Sylvester Stallone Brute Forced Success 11:57 Are GLP-1s Killing Romance? 18:56 Did Djokovic Take Discipline Too Far? 22:23 The Self-Help Trap 25:31 We’re Just Betting On Everything Now 36:29 The World’s Best Tom Cruise Impersonator 42:50 India’s Biggest Fetish 46:36 Insecurity Is Actually An Advantage 49:45 Gossip Is More Useful Than You Think 52:47 The Most Important 2 Seconds of Your Life 01:06:16 Have Adults Forgotten How To Play? 01:10:38 When People Take Stoicism Too Far 01:16:48 The Most Uncomfortable Mukbang Ever 01:25:01 2 Beers, 2 Cigs, 2 Rubik’s Cubes World Record 01:31:10 Florida Man Does It Again 01:35:02 Ice Packs In The Sauna - Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ biomarkers tested for just $1/day, plus an extra $25 off at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

  • Chris Williamson

    host

    Podcast host and creator of the Chris Williamson channel (Modern Wisdom).

  • Michael Smoak

    guest

    Guest panelist on Chris Williamson’s show.

  • George Mack

    guest

    Writer and researcher focused on psychology, storytelling, and internet virality.

  • Shaan Puri

    guest

    Entrepreneur and podcaster (My First Million).

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Michael Smoak, Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise explores loose hangout: viral stories, self-help critiques, and modern weirdness trends The episode opens with viral internet culture and storytelling, including Nikocado Avocado’s weight-loss “psyop,” and a dramatic origin story for Phil Collins’ breakup songs.

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