What do you get when you record a podcast in a funeral home with a casket behind you and a guest who's written over 2,000 articles with a cult-favorite book about grief? Apparently… a really good time. In this episode, I sit down with New York Times contributor, trend journalist, and author Alix Strauss to talk about death, loneliness, and why funeral homes might actually be the next great community space. We get into the 20th anniversary reissue of her book “The Joy of Funerals” - discuss what grief really looks like now, and the human (and sometimes hilarious) mess of longing, love, and connection. We also somehow talk about Chef Boyardee, bad shrimp, and one very intense almost-one-day-stand. Come for the dark comedy, stay for the real talk about life, loss, and showing up anyway.

In this episode, I sit down with Francesca Donnellan, Founder of 29 London and Global Talent Network Group - to talk about what it really takes to be an entrepreneur.
From navigating unexpected pivots to building powerful relationships and finding balance in the chaos, Francesca doesn’t hold back. She shares what she’s learned (and unlearned) as she’s built not just one, but two global media brands.
If you’ve ever wondered whether entrepreneurship is for you, or how to stay in it for the long game, this one’s for you.

What would you do if the internet turned against you? For Star Stone, a contestant on a vegan reality competition show, the aftermath of her TV appearance was nothing short of brutal. Relentless online bullying, threats, and targeted harassment forced her to abandon her social media profiles, remove her book from Amazon, and retreat from the public eye for years.
In this raw and deeply personal episode, Star opens up about the emotional toll of being publicly shamed, the hard decision to disappear for her own safety, and how she found the strength to return more purposeful and inspired than ever.
She's now performing in her own live-theater show in the USA and UK. Star has reclaimed her narrative and is shining a light on the impact of digital bullying. Her story is a powerful reminder of the human cost behind viral hate and the resilience it takes to begin again.

In this wild, wide-ranging conversation, two Davids join the show: Dave Borgenicht, creator of the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, and David Concannon, attorney-turned-explorer who has lived through more worst-case scenarios than most of us could imagine.
Concannon shares stories from five Titanic expeditions, discovering the world’s deepest wooden shipwreck in the Bermuda Triangle, diving with sharks (and Buzz Aldrin), and surviving everything from a plane engine failure to a gale-force storm at sea with Jeff Bezos. Borgenicht reflects on the rise of Worst-Case Scenario, a cultural phenomenon that's been preparing readers for life’s wildest curveballs for nearly 25 years.
From dart-throwing contests on a ship in 60-foot seas to elephant patrols in North Bengal, this episode is a crash course in surviving - and thriving - in the extreme.

A unique Editor and Writer duo outlasts other brands in the market and continues to ease the minds of readers. Why? How? Meet the brains behind the book, Steve Mockus and Dave Borgenicht.

To celebrate the launch of Resurrecting Bart, Eugene Linden joins Login to discuss his provocative sci-fi thriller that reimagines evolution and intelligence. Drawing from decades of writing and global exploration, he challenges our assumptions about humanity’s place in history. In this episode he unpacks the book and the existential, ethical, and scientific questions that feel more relevant than ever.

Laurel Touby is smart, magnetic, and an unstoppable force of connection. An entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder of MediaBistro, which sold in 2007 for $23 million. Laurel is famous for bringing people together in ways that change industries. In this episode, we dive into her journey - how she built a thriving media empire, navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and carved her own path outside the corporate mold. If you’re an entrepreneur who’s ever felt like you don’t quite fit in the traditional box, Laurel’s story will inspire you, challenge you, and maybe even give you the push you need to chase that big idea.

Leslie Bradshaw has built and led A-teams, driving brilliance for companies you absolutely know. An entrepreneur across multiple fronts, she has the war stories to prove it. But Leslie isn’t just a powerhouse in business -- she’s just as dynamic in her personal life, one she fought to create, taking on meaningful leadership roles in her community. To me, Leslie has been a dear friend, a boss, and a role model. In this episode, we reflect on some wild startup days, the lessons learned, and who we’ve become along the way.