Albert Einstein told us things should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. This episode’s conversation with product leader and entrepreneur George Valdes has us trying to find that balance as we discuss some pretty complex works:A Thousand Years of Nonlinear History by Manuel De LandaLet’s Not Shit Ourselves by Bright EyesThe Century of the Self, directed by Adam CurtisGeorge’s personal website: GeorgeValdes.com

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit podcasting. In this episode Maine comedian Matt Dundas brings us from ancient Greece to 35,000 feet with his favorite book, song and movie:The Greek Way by Edith HamiltonJessica by the Allman BrothersAirplane! directed by Zucker, Zucker and AbrahamsCheck out Matt’s comedy and music here:MattComedy.comDoorKnobFever.comSpotifyInstagram

Are you feeling uninspired? We’ve got the cure for what ails you! Listen as artist and musician Jonathan Grogan talks about the book, song and movie that keep his creative juices flowing:The Way of the Superior Man by David DeidaDevil Chugging by Cody ShermanDune directed by Denis VilleneuveCheck out Jonathan’s art and music here:JonathanGrogan.comYouTubeSpotify

Sometimes things are better the next time around. Colin Rote, a project manager from Frederick, Maryland, shows us this through his favorite Book, Song and Movie— all of which are remakes of previous works.Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverDon’t Think Twice It’s All Right by Billy StringsThe Departed directed by Martin Scorsese

Clara Hardy is a social worker in Providence, Rhode Island, out there making a better place for those who need it most. Let’s see what book, song and movie inspire her to fight the good fight:Savage Inequalities by Jonathan KozolFast Car by Tracy ChapmanHarold and Maude, directed by Hal AshbyClara’s website is claraforri.com

A conversation with Matt Konopka

A conversation with Jim Cancellari

A conversation with Badar Tareen

A conversation with Ann Claycomb

A conversation with Donald DiPaula