In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Warren Smith discuss the physical reaction he suffered after his firing, the loss of his best friend and co-worker, the utility and reach of YouTube and social media for the communication of ideas, and how worrying about perceived identity can inhibit greater success and reiterates the need to focus on the mission. 

This episode was filmed on November 21st, 2024


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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Sessions | Warren Smith [DW+ Exclusive]

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, success coach, and public speaker Tony Robbins. They discuss the art of communication, the immense power behind mindset, the clinical study which proved the impact of Robbins’ approach, and the reality that knowing your “why” allows you to bear any “how.”

Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and renowned life and business strategist. In over 45 years, he has reached 100 million people across 195 countries through his transformational events. He has authored 8 bestselling books, including three #1 New York Times bestsellers: “Money: Master the Game,” “Unshakeable,” and “Life Force.” Robbins created the top personal and professional development program, with over 10 million seminar attendees. As chairman of a holding company with $8 billion in annual sales, he’s been named a top global business leader by Worth Magazine, Harvard Business Press, and Fortune, which dubbed him the “CEO Whisperer.”

This episode was filmed on January 12th, 2025.


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Beyond Mere Survival | Tony Robbins

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, success coach, and public speaker Tony Robbins. They discuss the art of communication, the immense power behind mindset, the clinical study which proved the impact of Robbins’ approach, and the reality that knowing your “why” allows you to bear any “how.”

Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and renowned life and business strategist. In over 45 years, he has reached 100 million people across 195 countries through his transformational events. He has authored 8 bestselling books, including three #1 New York Times bestsellers: “Money: Master the Game,” “Unshakeable,” and “Life Force.” Robbins created the top personal and professional development program, with over 10 million seminar attendees. As chairman of a holding company with $8 billion in annual sales, he’s been named a top global business leader by Worth Magazine, Harvard Business Press, and Fortune, which dubbed him the “CEO Whisperer.”

This episode was filmed on January 12th, 2025.


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“Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru” documentary is now on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80102204 

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Beyond Mere Survival | Tony Robbins [DW+ Exclusive]

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Tony Robbins discuss the crisis of meaning, how the subjective experience of life is determined by our conscious (and unconscious) aim, Tony’s experiences with his father leaving at a young age, and the realization that saved his life.  

Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and renowned life and business strategist. In over 45 years, he has reached 100 million people across 195 countries through his transformational events. He has authored 8 bestselling books, including three #1 New York Times bestsellers: “Money: Master the Game,” “Unshakeable,” and “Life Force.” Robbins created the top personal and professional development program, with over 10 million seminar attendees. As chairman of a holding company with $8 billion in annual sales, he’s been named a top global business leader by Worth Magazine, Harvard Business Press, and Fortune, which dubbed him the “CEO Whisperer.”

This episode was filmed on January 12th, 2025.

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“Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru” documentary is now on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80102204 

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Sessions | Tony Robbins [DW+ Exclusive]

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, podcaster, and notorious troll, Michael Malice. They discuss the motivations behind deep and totalitarian evil, how the margins of society operate within the anarchist framework, and the effect of counterproductive moralizing on psychological and political behavior. 

Michael Malice is the author of “Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il” and “The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics, The White Pill,” and  organizer of “The Anarchist Handbook.” He is also the subject of the graphic novel “Ego & Hubris,” written by the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame. He is the host of the podcast, “YOUR WELCOME.” Malice has co-authored books with several prominent personalities, including “Made in America” (the New York Times best-selling autobiography of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes), “Concierge Confidential” (one of NPR’s top 5 celebrity books of the year) and “Black Man, White House” (comedian D. L. Hughley’s satirical look at the Obama years, also a New York Times bestseller). He is also the founding editor of “Overheard in New York.”

This episode was filmed on January 6th, 2024.


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“The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil” (book) https://a.co/d/7OwgieQ 

Michael Malice: A Clinical Analysis [Ad Free]

Michael Malice: A Clinical Analysis

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Michael Malice discuss the rollercoaster election season, the unlikely unity forged between Trump’s coalition, potential fears for the MAGA movement going forward, the unfortunate stubbornness of the U.S. war machine, and how America’s political win can help re-stabilize the entire world.

Michael Malice is the author of “Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il” and “The New Right: A Journey to the Fringe of American Politics, The White Pill,” and  organizer of “The Anarchist Handbook.” He is also the subject of the graphic novel “Ego & Hubris,” written by the late Harvey Pekar of American Splendor fame. He is the host of the podcast, “YOUR WELCOME.” Malice has co-authored books with several prominent personalities, including “Made in America” (the New York Times best-selling autobiography of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes), “Concierge Confidential” (one of NPR’s top 5 celebrity books of the year) and “Black Man, White House” (comedian D. L. Hughley’s satirical look at the Obama years, also a New York Times bestseller). He is also the founding editor of “Overheard in New York.”

This episode was filmed on January 6th, 2024.


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On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tj5QCpJKIl-KIa4Gib5Xw 

“The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil” (book) https://a.co/d/7OwgieQ 




Sessions | Michael Malice [DW+ Exclusive]

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with entrepreneur and software pioneer, Marc Andreessen. They discuss the timeline of the woke institutional takeover, the ruinous effects it has had on Western ideology and business, the ways in which AI will shape society, and the immense responsibility we have to instill the future with an ethos and morality that serves human flourishing. 

Marc Andreessen is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is an innovator and creator, one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. Marc co-created the highly influential Mosaic internet browser and co-founded Netscape, which later sold to AOL for $4.2 billion. He also co-founded Loudcloud, which as Opsware, sold to Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He later served on the board of Hewlett-Packard from 2008 to 2018.

Marc holds a B.S. in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Marc serves on the board of the following Andreessen Horowitz portfolio companies: Applied Intuition, Carta, Coinbase, Dialpad, Flow, Golden, Honor, OpenGov, Samsara, Simple Things, and TipTop Labs. He is also on the board of Meta.

This episode was filmed on December 18th, 2024.


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“The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” (Book) https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/ 


Ethics, Power, and Progress: Shaping AI for a Better Tomorrow | Marc Andreessen

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with entrepreneur and software pioneer, Marc Andreessen. They discuss the timeline of the woke institutional takeover, the ruinous effects it has had on Western ideology and business, the ways in which AI will shape society, and the immense responsibility we have to instill the future with an ethos and morality that serves human flourishing. 

Marc Andreessen is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is an innovator and creator, one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. Marc co-created the highly influential Mosaic internet browser and co-founded Netscape, which later sold to AOL for $4.2 billion. He also co-founded Loudcloud, which as Opsware, sold to Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He later served on the board of Hewlett-Packard from 2008 to 2018.

Marc holds a B.S. in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Marc serves on the board of the following Andreessen Horowitz portfolio companies: Applied Intuition, Carta, Coinbase, Dialpad, Flow, Golden, Honor, OpenGov, Samsara, Simple Things, and TipTop Labs. He is also on the board of Meta.

This episode was filmed on December 18th, 2024.


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“The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” (Book) https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/ 

Ethics, Power, and Progress: Shaping AI for a Better Tomorrow | Marc Andreessen [Ad Free]

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Marc Andreessen discuss the excitement around Donald Trump being elected president, what his second term will mean for big business, tech, and media, and how the Democrats might realign themselves into a worthy opposition party.

Marc Andreessen is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is an innovator and creator, one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. Marc co-created the highly influential Mosaic internet browser and co-founded Netscape, which later sold to AOL for $4.2 billion. He also co-founded Loudcloud, which as Opsware, sold to Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He later served on the board of Hewlett-Packard from 2008 to 2018.

Marc holds a B.S. in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Marc serves on the board of the following Andreessen Horowitz portfolio companies: Applied Intuition, Carta, Coinbase, Dialpad, Flow, Golden, Honor, OpenGov, Samsara, Simple Things, and TipTop Labs. He is also on the board of Meta.

This episode was filmed on December 18th, 2024.


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“The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” (Book) https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/ 


Sessions | Marc Andreessen [DW+ Exclusive]

Jordan Peterson sits down with philosopher, podcaster, and author Alex Epstein. They discuss the unprecedented need for energy to fuel the AI boom, the potential for abundant energy to outpace the problems it could create, the failure of the net-zero agenda, the necessity of a pro-human, pro-fossil fuel world, and the governmental policy ideas that would ensure an energy rich future.

Alex Epstein is a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress. He is the author of the new bestselling book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less.” He is also the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com — a source of powerful, well-referenced talking points on energy, environmental, and climate issues.

This episode was filmed on December 14th, 2024.


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Energy Talking Points website https://energytalkingpoints.com/ 

“Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas–Not Less” (Book)
 https://a.co/d/3KCssrr 

“The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels” (Book) https://a.co/d/9Vw7NAQ 

How to Solve All of America’s Energy Problems | Alex Epstein [Ad Free]

How to Solve All of America’s Energy Problems | Alex Epstein

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Alex Epstein discuss public speaking, moving toward a goal while avoiding stagnation, and getting past doubt to have the adventure of your life.

Alex Epstein is a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress. He is the author of the new bestselling book, “Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less.” He is also the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com — a source of powerful, well-referenced talking points on energy, environmental, and climate issues.

This episode was filmed on December 14th, 2024.


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Substack https://alexepstein.substack.com/ 

AlexAI https://alexepstein.ai/ 

Energy Talking Points website https://energytalkingpoints.com/ 

“Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas–Not Less” (Book)
 https://a.co/d/3KCssrr 

“The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels” (Book) https://a.co/d/9Vw7NAQ 



Sessions | Alex Epstein [DW+ Exclusive]

Jordan Peterson sits down with actor, author, and comedian Rob Schneider. They discuss the unpredictable changes to both major political parties during the last presidential election, the fall of Hollywood and celebrity culture (by their own hand), how new and independent media finally broke the machine, and why Rob began speaking politically in spite of personal cost and sacrifice.

Rob Schneider is an accomplished actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the award-winning NBC sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live,” Schneider has gone on to a successful career in films, television, and continues his worldwide stand-up tour.

This episode was filmed on November 25th, 2024.


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Hollywood Undone and the Return to Comedy | Rob Schneider

Hollywood Undone and the Return to Comedy | Rob Schneider [Ad Free]

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Rob Schneider discuss the needed reinvention of Hollywood, the past collapse of the studio system and how it ushered in a new wave of creativity, the sad fall of late night television, and why great art is a challenge, but not a lecture.

This episode was filmed on November 25th, 2024.


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Sessions | Rob Schneider [DW+ Exclusive]

Jordan Peterson sits down with experimental cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating. They discuss the importance of awe for the human spirit, the fundamental ethos behind all true science, the idea of the useless genius, and the necessity of sacrifice for improvement of the self and the broader community.

Brian Keating is a Professor of Physics and an experimental cosmologist. He works on observations of the cosmic microwave background, the leftover heat from the Big Bang, and is the Principal Investigator of the Simons Observatory, located at a 17,000-foot elevation in the Chilean Atacama desert. He received his PhD from Brown in 2000 and is a distinguished professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of two books and has produced the first-ever audiobook by his intellectual hero, Galileo Galilei, “The Dialogue on Two World Systems.” He hosts the “INTO THE IMPOSSIBLE” podcast and teaches cosmology and astronomy at Peterson Academy. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, and in 2024, he was invested as a member of the American Academy of Sciences and Letters.

This episode was filmed on December 5th, 2024.


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Read these books by Dr. Brian Keating

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Time, Space, and the Miraculous | Dr. Brian Keating

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with teacher, filmmaker, and YouTuber, Warren Smith. They discuss his unexpected virality after Elon Musk retweeted a video of him teaching critical thinking. They also walk through the aftermath, Warren’s run-ins and eventual firing by administrative bureaucrats, why asking permission to take on the unknown is not needed, and how the choice to live a safe life or accept an extraordinary adventure is ultimately yours to make. 

This episode was filmed on November 21st, 2024


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Fired for Honesty and Competence: One Genuine Teacher's Story | Warren Smith [Ad Free]

Fired for Honesty and Competence: One Genuine Teacher's Story | Warren Smith

Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.

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