Wisdom from Hitting Rock Bottom | Jay Swanson Last Meal with Tom Nash 2026-01-03 | "You think you’ve hit rock bottom, then you find there’s another layer of bedrock below it." Jay Swanson reveals how radical resilience and a high tolerance for risk are forged when you have no choice but to build a life of your own making.In this episode of Small Bites, I sit down with Jay Swanson—storyteller, writer, and content creator—who traded the American Dream for a Parisian reality. Over pizza at Oobatz, Jay opens up about hitting rock bottom repeatedly, the relationship between trauma and entrepreneurship, and what h'd give up everything to do, if he knew his time was limited.We explore what it takes to persevere when you have no safety net, how storytelling became his form of escape, and the psychology of trusting your own experiences. Jay shares hard-won insights about building a life from scratch in a foreign country, the correlation between pain tolerance and entrepreneurial success, and finding purpose through creative work.This conversation goes far beyond the meal (although to be fair that is insanely good). This is a fascinating insight into one of America's most interesting expats... a conversation about transformation, resilience, and the courage to rebuild yourself when everything collapses.We Chew the Fat Over:➤ Overcoming adversity without a support system➤ Links between trauma and entrepreneurship➤ Creativity as a form of escapism➤ Finding your purpose➤ The bravery of trusting new experiences➤ Why some people push through when others give up0:00 - Intro0:33 - World's best Pizza?2:02 - Making the Leap3:40 - Hitting Rock Bottom4:44 - Pizza Time5:20 - Trusting Your Experiences6:57 - NYC vs Paris: Pace of Life8:00 - What Jay Would Stop on his Deathbed9:42 - Trauma & Entrepreneurship11:25 - Last WordFollow Jay Swanson @JaySwanson Grab Jay's Paris Guide "Paris in my Pocket"parisinmypocket.cominstagram.com/jayswansonFollow Tom instagram.com/djhookieFollow OOBATZ - Address: 4bis Av. Jean Aicard, 75011 Paris, Franceinstagram.com/o.o.b.a.t.zSmall Bites is a 'Last Meal' mini series where I hunt down interesting folks around the world for a chat over a meal, and uncover the world's best hidden stories.
How to Make Millions & Die With Zero | Bill Perkins Last Meal with Tom Nash 2026-02-14 | Bill Perkins joins us on this episode of Last Meal to challenge everything you thought you knew about personal finance and life optimisation. As a successful trader, high-stakes poker player, and author of the groundbreaking book Die with Zero, Bill argues that our obsession with hoarding wealth often comes at the expense of our most valuable resource: time. This conversation dives deep into how to break free from the "autopilot" trap and start maximising your life experiences before it’s too late.Rather than focusing on traditional retirement savings, we explore the philosophy of "memory dividends" and the strategic use of time buckets. Bill explains why saving for a future you might never see is a mathematical error and how to balance your health, wealth, and time to live a more fulfilling existence. We discuss the psychological barriers to spending and why giving your wealth away while you’re alive provides far more impact and satisfaction than a posthumous inheritance.This isn't just a discussion about money; it’s a masterclass in self-development and redefining success. By shifting the focus from net worth to net fulfilment, Bill Perkins provides a blueprint for anyone looking to reclaim their life from the grind of constant accumulation. Whether you're just starting your career or nearing retirement, this episode offers essential wisdom on how to truly live instead of just existing.Chapters00:00 Intro01:54 Memory Dividends09:30 Breaking Life's Autopilot18:15 Building Memory Dividends29:00 Wealth vs. Health Balance44:20 Why You Should Give Now56:10 The Math of Life Fulfilment01:06:30 The Fear of Spending01:14:00 Final Reflections01:15:13 Last WordShot on location at Jupiter Supper Clubjupitersupperclub.comSpecial Thanks to the amazing Baxter MurrellFollow Billhttps://x.com/bp22Follow Tominstagram.com/djhookie About the Show: Last Meal is a deep-dive into life’s biggest questions—wisdom, legacy, regret, and everything in between. Join me, Tom Nash, as I serve up thought-provoking conversations with the world’s foremost thinkers.
Is Depression The Best Motivator? | Ewan Hardeman Last Meal with Tom Nash 2026-01-31 | How depression became the greatest motivator: a conversation about hitting rock bottom and using it as a catalyst for transformation. This is about breaking free from the sunk cost fallacy, choosing radical change over comfort, and discovering that we suffer far more in our imagination than we ever do in reality.This week I'm in Austin, Texas, where I sit down at Stiles Switch BBQ to hang out with my friend Ewan Hardeman. Someone recently made a bold move. After finishing his journalism degree in Australia, Ewan felt completely lost and depressed about his future. But instead of forcing himself down a path he didn't want, he did something most people only dream about: packed up his life and moved to Texas to learn barbecue from scratch.Five years later, he's thriving as a pit master at Stiles Switch BBQ in Austin Texas, and he's a completely different person from the guy I knew back home. We talk about what happens when you're your own worst enemy, how rock bottom can be the launching pad for your best life, and why finding something you genuinely love changes everything. If you've ever felt trapped by expectations or stuck on a path that doesn't serve you, this one hits different.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:18 Unlikely Sea change04:06 Ewan' Last Meal05:15 From Degree to Depression07:18 Tall Poppy Syndrome09:16 Depression as a Motivator10:40 Last Word---Follow Ewaninstagram.com/patrick_gunningFollow Tominstagram.com/djhookeShot at Stiles Switch BBQ in Austin, Texasstilesswitchbbq.com#personaldevelopment #depression #motivation #lastmeal #mentalhealth #careerpivot #lifelessons #philosophy #austintexas #purpose
How 9/11 Changed Neil deGrass Tyson Forever Last Meal with Tom Nash 2026-01-24 | Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his deeply personal experience of 9/11, living just four blocks from the World Trade Center. In this profound conversation, he reveals how witnessing the attacks fundamentally changed his brain, transforming him from a purely rational scientist into something he never expected.This isn't just another 9/11 story, it's about what happens when tragedy rewires your mind, the unexpected cost of trauma, and why mortality might be the most important teacher we have.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction0:34 Witnessing the Attack5:08 The Aftermath7:03 Emotional Transformation12:47 A Utilitarian Perspective#NeilDeGrasseTyson #September11 #Philosophy
Stop Screwing Over Your Future Self | Tim Urban Last Meal with Tom Nash 2026-01-17 | Tim Urban — creator of Wait But Why and the mind behind one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time — reveals why courage might be the most underrated skill for living a fulfilling life. Tim takes us on a journey from his transformative solo trip to Thailand at age 20 to the systems he's built to trick himself into being productive, exploring how the habits we fall into can either expand or shrink our experience of time itself.Tim dissects the concept of "ladders of thinking," explaining how primitive and higher minds battle for control in both individuals and society, why universities have lost their immune systems against tribal thinking, and how social media amplifies our worst instincts. He shares candid insights about procrastination across different timescales: from doom scrolling in bed to avoiding life-changing decisions for decades, and offers a surprising perspective on religion's role in keeping humanity's darker impulses in check. From the "tail end" of time with loved ones to why he schedules his future self to work out, Tim reveals the mental frameworks that help him cut through irrationality and paralysis. This is a masterclass in self-awareness, wrapped in humour and served with a side of existential urgency.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Moving Cities04:02 - Time Elasticity08:05 - Ladders of Thinking12:30 - Problem with Universities20:08 - Low Rung Benefits?23:25 - Procrastination Spectrum27:49 - The Courage Problem31:49 - Tim's Last Meal33:15 - Vicarious Living35:37 - Thailand41:20 - Jaded is a Choice46:01 - New Hobbies53:02 - First Memory57:18 - Is Religion Net Positive?01:03:00 - One Big Idea01:08:00 - Last Meal Context01:14:36 - Future Tim vs Past Tim01:21:15 - Repeat One Year01:27:00 - Worth Every Cent01:33:11 - Last WordFollow Timhttps://x.com/waitbutwhywaitbutwhy.comFollow Tominstagram.com/djhookie About the Show: Last Meal is a deep-dive into life’s biggest questions—wisdom, legacy, regret, and everything in between. Join me, Tom Nash, as I serve up thought-provoking conversations with the world’s foremost thinkers.
When the Trauma Narrative is Traumatising Last Meal with Tom Nash 2026-01-10 | In this episode of 'Food for Thought', we explore whether the modern "trauma narrative" is actually doing more harm than good for our mental health and resilience. I explore a conversation from Last Meal with Aella that completely shifted my perspective on resilience, recovery, and how society responds to difficult experiences. I reflect on my own experience losing all four limbs and the unexpected pressure I felt from society to identify as "traumatized" despite my own mental stability. It wasn't until my conversation with Aella that I discovered I wasn't alone in this experience. She shared how the cultural response to her difficult childhood affected her more profoundly than the events themselves, leading to a fascinating discussion about whether our narratives around trauma might sometimes create the very suffering we're trying to acknowledge.This episode examines the relationship between experience and the stories we're given about those experiences, exploring questions about resilience, post-traumatic growth, and whether pain inevitably leads to lasting trauma. Keywords: trauma recovery, mental health, resilience, post-traumatic growth, Aella interview, Tom Nash, psychological resilience, healing narratives, trauma response, mental wellness, Last Meal podcast, overcoming adversity, emotional healingChapter Markers:00:00 Introduction & Story01:16 Aella's Trauma Experience03:43 When Trauma Becomes Self-Fulfilling04:00 A Simple Solution04:39 Protecting Natural Resilience🎙️ This is part of my Food for Thought series where I reflect on common themes from conversations with incredible guests on Last Meal with Tom Nash.💭 What's your philosophy? Team Truth or Team Consequences? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I read every single one.📺 Subscribe to Last Meal with Tom Nash for more deep conversations and reflections on life, creativity, and the unexpected moments that define us.
Why Your Identity is Holding You Back Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-12-22 | In this episode of Last Meal, I’m in Montmartre, Paris, sitting down with a thinker I’ve long admired: author and Atlantic staff writer Thomas Chatterton Williams.Thomas is someone who fundamentally refuses to be pinned down. Whether we’re discussing the "artificial intimacy" of our digital age or the weight of an inherited name, our conversation always returns to a central theme: the courage required to outgrow the identity you were born into.We recorded this in a city that runs at a different speed, and that environment opened up a profound dialogue about the cost of convenience in the West, the psychological danger of stagnation, and why the most important work often happens when we are "hungry"—both literally and figuratively.This isn't a show about recipes. It’s a deep-dive into the wisdom, legacy, and ethics that define us. I prepare the dish my guests would choose for their final feast not for the food itself, but to unlock the conversations that truly matter before the clock runs out.In this episode, we explore:✅ The Ritual of the Daily: Why optimising for convenience has cost us our connection to community.✅ The Digital Loneliness Crisis: How "artificial intimacy" creates the illusion of connection while leaving us more isolated than ever.✅ Identity and Progress: Thomas reflects on three generations of change—from his father’s grandmother being married to a man born into slavery, to his own life in Paris.✅ The "Hungry" Writer: Why high stakes and survival often produce the most focused and urgent intellectual work.✅ The Philosophy of Effort: The vital lesson Thomas’s father taught him: you have to work twice as hard to bring honour to your name.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro01:23 – France vs America08:08 – The “August Pause”13:39 – Is interconnectivity toxic?21:43 – Outgrowing Identity27:25 – Traveling to appreciate home28:31 - Thomas' Last Meal33:37 – The Wine of Two Lives38:22 – Madeleine de Proust45:00 - Confronting Mortality53:00 - Stagnation vs Growth58:20 - Writer's Journey Begins1:08:00 - Hunger Drives Excellence1:14:00 - Lesson Optimisation1:22:45 - Praswell Grass Cutting1:25:25 - The Origins of the Name Thomas Chatterton1:32:50 - Experience Worth Every Cent1:36:06 - A Father's Pride1:41:27 - Last WordFollow Thomashttps://x.com/thomaschattwillFollow Tominstagram.com/djhookieAbout the Show: Last Meal is a deep-dive into life’s biggest questions—wisdom, legacy, regret, and everything in between. Join me, Tom Nash, as I serve up thought-provoking conversations with the world’s foremost thinkers.
The Best Last Meals... Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-12-16 | Sometimes the most profound conversations happen around a table. In this reflection on Last Meal Season One, I share two experiences that taught me something about how beauty emerges in unexpected ways. Whether it's stumbling upon a perfect dish in a tiny Parisian restaurant, or discovering that the best things in life come from combining elements that should never work together.Firstly the story behind Richard Dawkins' meal choice, and philosophy, and how I ended up engaging a friend to hunt down one of my favourite new Parisian chefs to get the guidance required. It's a reminder that the best moments in life aren't planned, they're stumbled upon, and then you chase them down through closed restaurants and favours from friends. Sometimes the pursuit of something beautiful teaches you more than the thing itself.The second is about sharing Haleem Akbari with Rory Sutherland — a dish that seems destined to fail. Who would have thought combining bland porridge with a curry so spicy it blows your head off, that somehow, impossibly, it transforms into something revelatory. If you've read Rory's book "Alchemy," you'll recognise the pattern: magic happens when you mix things that logic says shouldn't work. The meal itself became a perfect metaphor for the conversation.This is about creative process, the art of conversation, and what happens when you're willing to follow curiosity wherever it leads. Last Meal has always been about the deeper questions — the ones we ask ourselves when time is limited and meaning matters. Let me know in the comments which Last Meal conversation resonated most with you, or what your last meal would reveal about how you've lived.A huge shout-out to Adrien Morin, my main-man in Montmartre and the chef that created Dawkins's Last Meal, Marie Barbaut. instagram.com/barbaut.marieBe sure to visit both restaurants mentioned in this video if you find yourself in London or Paris:Cocotte et Tire Bouchon, Paris 18instagram.com/cocotte.et.tirebouchonSalloos Restaurant, SW1X 8ERinstagram.com/salloos_restaurantCHAPTERS:0:00 - The Story of Dawkin's Last Meal1:45 - A Stroke of Luck2:42 - The Alchemy of Odd Pairings#LastMeal #Philosophy #RichardDawkins #RorySutherland #Conversations #Wisdom #PersonalGrowth #Meaning #DeepThinking #LifeLessons #Ideas
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Life Has No Meaning Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-12-09 | ****Just a heads up: When uploading this episode we realised Neil also took part in another Last Meal show on Mythical Kitchen. Two very different conversations, but they actually make for a good double feature, so we encourage you to watch both! There's plenty of Neil to go around :)****What does it mean to live a meaningful life when we know our time is limited? In this profound yet light-hearted conversation, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the deepest questions of human existence, from the power of curiosity to the courage required to face mortality with purpose.This isn't a typical interview about black holes and distant galaxies. Instead, we dive into the philosophy of living well, the importance of continuous learning, and why the knowledge of our mortality might be the greatest gift we have. Neil shares his perspectives on education, the cosmic view of humanity, and how understanding our place in the universe can transform how we approach each day.Whether you're seeking wisdom about purpose, exploring philosophical questions about existence, or looking to cultivate a more meaningful approach to life, this conversation offers profound insights from one of our greatest scientific minds on what it truly means to be human.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro02:08 - Words Neil Invented16:38 - Does Neil Have OCD?19:59 - Dinner Party for Aliens25:03 - At War with a Lobster30:25 - Comfort vs Adventure33:30 - Is Meaning Meaningless?35:55 - School's Out for Summer41:50 - Neil was a DANCER?45:30 - Curiosity 49:45 - Neil's MEAL Reveal54:02 - Indulging the Senses01:01:20 - Opening Dan's Wine01:06:04 - Dinner with the Dead01:17:03 - Can Wine Heal Wounds?01:26:16 - Earth Has No Borders01:31:47 - Dinner on an Asteroid01:36:57 - Neil's Wish for Aliens01:44:42 - Is Risk Beneficial?01:47:19 - Getting Drunk with Neil01:49:25 - 9/11 - Four Blocks From Ground Zero02:04:00 - The Math of Tragedy02:12:40 - Never Wait to Say It02:14:15 - Last WordAbout Neil deGrasse Tyson:Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium and host of StarTalk. His work bridges science and philosophy, encouraging people to think deeply about their place in the universe.About Last Meal with Tom Nash:Last Meal explores life's deepest questions through intimate conversations about mortality, meaning, and what matters most. Each episode features thought leaders, philosophers, scientists, and artists discussing how they find purpose in a finite existence.#NeilDeGrasseTyson #MeaningOfLife #Philosophy #PersonalGrowth #Mortality #Wisdom #SelfImprovement #LifePurpose #CosmicPerspective #Existentialism #PersonalDevelopment #Consciousness #LivingWithPurpose #LifeLessons #PhilosophicalThinking #HumanExistence #FindingMeaning #Curiosity #LifeWisdom #MortalityAwareness #PurposeDrivenLife #DeepConversations #IntellectualDiscourse #ThoughtLeadership #MindsetGrowth #LifePhilosophy #ExistentialQuestions #AuthenticLiving #ContinuousLearning
Is Religion True? (and does it matter?) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-30 | Something that's always kept me up at night: Is the truth always worth pursuing, or are there times when believing something false actually makes us better off?In this Food for Thought episode, I dive deep into a fascinating clash of worldviews between two of my favorite thinkers—Richard Dawkins and Rory Sutherland. Dawkins is uncompromising: truth matters, full stop. But Sutherland makes a compelling case that sometimes believing "useful fictions" leads to better outcomes than cold, hard facts.I explore this through the lens of the placebo effect, religious belief, and evolutionary psychology. If yellow pills work better simply because we think they should, what does that say about the nature of truth? If religious communities thrive because shared beliefs create trust and cooperation, does it matter whether those beliefs are factually accurate?This isn't just academic philosophy—it's about how we should live our lives. Should we pursue truth relentlessly, even when it might make us miserable? Or should we embrace beneficial delusions when they lead to happiness and success?I'm still torn on this one, and I'd love to hear where you land. Are you a truth-seeker at all costs, or do you think there's wisdom in strategic self-deception?CHAPTERS:0:00 - Dawkins vs Sutherland on Truth1:40 - The Placebo Dilemma4:43 - The Consequentialist 8:00 - When Truth Helps (and when it doesn't)#RichardDawkins #RorySutherland #Philosophy #Truth #PlaceboEffect #Psychology #SelfDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #CriticalThinking #Wisdom #ReligiousDebate #EvolutionaryPsychology #SelfHelp #LifePhilosophy #IntellectualDebate #MoralPhilosophy #Rationality #HumanNature #MeaningOfLife #DeepThinking🎙️ This is part of my Food for Thought series where I reflect on common themes from conversations with incredible guests on Last Meal with Tom Nash.💭 What's your philosophy? Team Truth or Team Consequences? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I read every single one.📺 Subscribe to Last Meal with Tom Nash for more deep conversations and reflections on life, creativity, and the unexpected moments that define us.
How Brian Greene Sees The End Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-24 | What happens when one of the world’s leading physicists sits down for the final meal of his life? In this episode of Last Meal, I share a dish chosen by Brian Greene—bestselling author, Columbia University professor, and one of the most influential voices in modern physics—as we dive into the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shaped his extraordinary life.From the nature of reality to the limits of human perception, from the search for meaning to the multiverse and mortality, this conversation blends science, philosophy, and introspection in a way only Brian Greene can. If you’re fascinated by cosmology, consciousness, purpose, storytelling, or simply what truly matters at the end of a life, this is an episode you’ll want to watch in full.Chapters00:00 – Introduction02:00 – Life in New York06:00 – The cosmic & the everyday10:00 – Perception, experience, & meaning14:00 – How our senses shape reality17:00 – Building a life of purpose20:00 – Early Influences25:00 – Veganism & Food Ethics27:52 – Brian’s LAST MEAL32:00 – The Final Conversation36:00 – Is there a Multiverse?41:00 – Brian's Turning Point45:00 – Awe, memory, and the arc of a life49:00 – Brian's Mystery 1:03:32 – Last WordFollow Brian Greenehttps://x.com/bgreeneFollow Tom Nashinstagram.com/djhookieFilmed by ClearCut Mediaclearcut-media.com#BrianGreene #TomNash #djhookie #TheoreticalPhysics #Cosmology #Multiverse #MeaningOfLife #SciencePodcast #Philosophy #FoodShow #LifeStories #BigQuestions #FinalMeal
You’re Closer to Change Than You Think Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-21 | What if you're standing on the edge of a life-changing moment right now—and you don't even know it?In this episode of Food For Thought, I explore the unexpected turning points that shaped the lives of guests from Season 1 of Last Meal with Tom Nash. From career collapses to moments of exile, from tragic events to surprising opportunities—these shifts came without warning and changed everything. Drawing on stories from Kathleen Stock, Andrew Gold, Michael Shermer, and others, I reflects on what major shifts often look like before we recognise them — and why most of us only understand their impact in hindsight.Most of us believe we're in control of our lives. But what happens when change arrives unannounced? And more importantly—can we prepare for what we can't predict?This reflection examines the moments that redirect our paths, the randomness of life's branching roads, and what it really means to be ready for what comes next.CHAPTERS00:00 - The Precipice of Change02:51 - Recognizing Change as It Happens03:10 - How to Prepare for the Unpredictable04:00 - Spotting Opportunity in Disguise06:12 - The Lesson of Unexpected Paths06:32 - Life's Random Garden of Forking PathsSubscribe to Last Meal with Tom Nash for more deep conversations and reflections on life, creativity, and the unexpected moments that define us.#FoodForThought #LastMealPodcast #LifeChangingMoments #KathleenStock #AndrewGold #MichaelShermer #CareerChange #UnexpectedOpportunity #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #Podcast #Philosophy #Resilience #Adaptability #TomNash #LifeTransformation #OpportunityRecognition #RandomnessOfLife #EmbraceChange #PodcastHighlights
Being Nice VS Kind (The Truth) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-15 | Peter Boghossian quotes Thomas Sowell on the difference between being ‘nice’ to someone and being ‘kind’ #peterboghossian #thomassowell #djhookie #kindness #selfimprovement #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth
The most important question you’ll ever ask yourself  Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-11 | Petr Bogosian on questioning your beliefs… The important question nobody asks themselves but should #beliefs #wisdom #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment 
New Yorks Best Deli Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-11 | Is Sarge's Deli better than Katz's? In this episode of Small Bites, I'm putting a lesser-known Manhattan deli to the test against New York's most legendary pastrami institution.But I'm not just comparing sandwiches. I'm questioning everything we think we know about what makes an experience truly great. We spend so much of our lives trying to optimize for a single variable — the "best" thing — but what if we're missing the bigger picture? What if the context, the ease, the absence of hassle matters just as much as the thing itself?This episode is about more than pastrami. It's about how we make decisions, what we choose to prioritize, and whether chasing the "best" is always worth the cost. By the end, you might rethink how you evaluate not just restaurants, but the choices you make every day.Chapter Markers00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Pastrami Stories01:45 - The First Bite02:15 - Quality vs. Experience02:50 - The Importance of Context05:10 - The Bigger Lesson About Life and Experiences05:40 - Final VerdictLocation: Sarge's Deli, Third Avenue, Manhattan, NYCFollow Tom:instagram.com/djhookie#PastramiSandwich #SargesDeli #NYCFood #NewYorkDelis #KatzsDeli #PastramiOnRye #ManhattanEats #FoodReview #NYCEats #BestPastrami #DeliSandwich #FoodPhilosophy #DiningExperience #NYCFoodie #LastMeal #SmallBites #FoodCritic #AuthenticNYC #ThirdAvenue #ClassicDeli
Don’t TAP From Exhaustion Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-10 | Peter Boghossian talks about his new found ability to level up as a human being. Not tapping from exhaustion and continuing to fight back is, in its purest form, a Will to survive. #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #wisdom
This Behaviour Will Make You Miserable Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-08 | Peter Boghossian describes how being truthful is the only way anyone will ever know who you are, and how authenticity leads to real relationships#peterboghossian #authenticity #wisdom #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment 
How to Think Clearly Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-05 | Peter Boghossian explains how to think clearlyPeter’s known for having “impossible conversations” around the world, but here, he opens up about truth, meaning, and what gives life its depth when all certainty fades. Between laughter, reflection, and a few uncomfortable truths, we share a meal that becomes something much more—a meditation on being human.#philosophy #wisdom #selfimprovement #howtothink
Peter Boghossians LAST MEAL (Trailer) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-04 | Trailer of Philosopher Peter Boghossian's Last Meal, now live on YouTube. In this episode of Last Meal, I sit down with philosopher and author Peter Boghossian for a live dinner conversation at Franklin Salon in New York City. Over his chosen final dish, we explore how beliefs are formed, the role of discomfort in personal growth, and what it really means to live an honest life.Peter’s known for having “impossible conversations” around the world, but here, he opens up about truth, meaning, and what gives life its depth when all certainty fades. Between laughter, reflection, and a few uncomfortable truths, we share a meal that becomes something much more—a meditation on being human.#philosophy #wisdom #selfimprovement
How to Think For Yourself | Peter Boghossians Last Meal Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-11-04 | In this episode of Last Meal, I sit down with philosopher and author Peter Boghossian for a live dinner conversation a in New York City. Over his chosen final dish, we explore how beliefs are formed, the role of discomfort in personal growth, and what it really means to live an honest life.Peter’s known for having “impossible conversations” around the world, but here, he opens up about truth, meaning, and what gives life its depth when all certainty fades. Between laughter, reflection, and a few uncomfortable truths, we share a meal that becomes something much more—a meditation on being human.🍽️ Last Meal brings together fascinating people for a conversation about life, philosophy, and the meal they’d choose if it were their last on earth.Chapters00:00 – Opening02:00 – Conversation05:00 – Belief10:00 – Honesty14:00 – Learning16:00 – Mortality18:00 – The Meal20:00 – Ritual25:00 – Adversity30:00 – Lessons34:00 – The Good Life36:00 – Truth42:00 – Gratitude45:00 – Last WordFollow Peteryoutube.com/@UCzoizcjErP9bNWnuU2CbWxg Follow Tom:instagram.com/djhookieFilmed by ClearCut Mediaclearcut-media.comand Jonathon LeGricejonolegrice.com
How to Think for Yourself | Peter Boghossian Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-30 | 🍽️ This is a Preview of Last Meal (Live at Franklin Salon, NYC) with Peter Boghossian. Full Episode out November 3rd. Philosopher Peter Boghossian joins me for a conversation about the challenges of independent thinking — and why most of us struggle to separate what we truly believe from what we’ve been taught to believe.We discuss the habits of thought that lead to clearer reasoning, the hidden cost of seeking approval, and the difference between living truthfully and living comfortably.This clip from Last Meal explores what it really means to think for yourself in a world that rewards conformity — and the simple, daily question that can change the way you see everything.🎧 Full Episode available soon on YouTube and Spotify.Chapters00:00 – Belief, belonging, and the search for truth01:10 – Why evidence rarely changes minds02:15 – Habits that lead to clearer thinking03:20 – The fight against identity and belonging04:25 – Learning to question your own certainty05:40 – The price of honesty and authentic connection07:00 – Comfort, kindness, and difficult conversations08:05 – Living a good life on your own termsFollow Peteryoutube.com/@UCzoizcjErP9bNWnuU2CbWxg Follow Tom:instagram.com/djhookieSpecial thanks to Roy, Julia, Brittany, Tom & the whole team at Franklin Salon.Filmed by ClearCut Mediaclearcut-media.comand Jonathon LeGricejonolegrice.com
Top 3 Weirdest Last Meals (Honourable Mention) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-28 | Three Weirdest Last Meals from Season One | Food for Thought (Honourable Mention)Ever wondered what people would choose as their final meal? Some answers are surprisingly... unexpected. In this episode of Food for Thought, I'm counting down the three strangest last meal requests from Season One that left me both confused and fascinated.From childhood nostalgia to philosophical statements about humanity, these meal choices reveal something deeper about the people behind them. But probably not something you'd ACTUALLY want on your plate.
Top 3 Weirdest Last Meals (#1) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-28 | Three Weirdest Last Meals from Season One | Food for Thought (#1)Ever wondered what people would choose as their final meal? Some answers are surprisingly... unexpected. In this episode of Food for Thought, I'm counting down the three strangest last meal requests from Season One that left me both confused and fascinated.From childhood nostalgia to philosophical statements about humanity, these meal choices reveal something deeper about the people behind them. But probably not something you'd ACTUALLY want on your plate.
Top 3 Weirdest Last Meals (#2) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-28 | Three Weirdest Last Meals from Season One | Food for Thought - (#2)Ever wondered what people would choose as their final meal? Some answers are surprisingly... unexpected. In this episode of Food for Thought, I'm counting down the three strangest last meal requests from Season One that left me both confused and fascinated.From childhood nostalgia to philosophical statements about humanity, these meal choices reveal something deeper about the people behind them. But probably not something you'd ACTUALLY want on your plate.
Top 3 Weirdest Lat Meals (#3) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-27 | Three Weirdest Last Meals from Season One | Food for Thought (Number #3) Ever wondered what people would choose as their final meal? Some answers are surprisingly... unexpected. In this episode of Food for Thought, I'm counting down the three strangest last meal requests from Season One that left me both confused and fascinated.From childhood nostalgia to philosophical statements about humanity, these meal choices reveal something deeper about the people behind them. But probably not something you'd ACTUALLY want on your plate.
TOP 3 Weirdest Last Meals Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-27 | Three Weirdest Last Meals from Season One | Food for ThoughtEver wondered what people would choose as their final meal? Some answers are surprisingly... unexpected. In this episode of Food for Thought, I'm counting down the three strangest last meal requests from Season One that left me both confused and fascinated.From childhood nostalgia to philosophical statements about humanity, these meal choices reveal something deeper about the people behind them. But probably not something you'd ACTUALLY want on your plate. 🎬 CHAPTERS00:00 - Welcome to Food for Thought00:20 - #3: The Nostalgic Choice01:50 - #2: The Promethean Statement04:40 - #1: The Simplest Request07:05 - Honourable Mention: The Adventurous Gamble11:25 - Last WordWant to see the full episodes? Check out the Last Meal series and discover what your favourite meal says about you.💬 Which meal do you think is the weirdest? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more reflections on the fascinating psychology behind food choices and what they reveal about the human experience.#LastMeal #FoodForThought #FoodPsychology #WeirdFood #FoodPhilosophy
Even Stevie Wonder can handle a joke Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-26 | Scott Barry Kaufman explains the Atari ad featuring Stevie Wonder 
The Best Burgers in the World Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-20 | The best burger in the world is at Emily in Brooklyn. Fight me in the comments.I sit down with Sammy Pico, head chef at Emily in Clinton Hill, to eat what I genuinely believe is the best burger on planet Earth. But this isn't just about the burger—it's about Sammy's incredible journey from the streets to becoming one of New York's most passionate chefs.Ten years ago, Sammy's life looked very different. After years of struggle, arrests, and being caught up in gang life, he found himself at Emily, where owner Matt Hyland became his mentor. What happened next changed everything."I've never heard somebody be so passionate about stuff, so it like got to me," Sammy tells me, describing the moment he discovered his calling. Now, he pours that same passion into every burger he makes—and trust me, you can taste it.We talk about food as therapy, the power of mentorship, finding purpose through craft, and why those five minutes of eating something incredible can make you forget everything else. Plus, Sammy shares his ambitious plans: food carts, restaurants, and eventually retiring in the Dominican Republic by 55.🍔 EMILY RESTAURANT:Location: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NYBest known for: The Emmy Burger (and Detroit-style pizza)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:31 - Meeting Sammy Pico2:27 - From the Streets to the Kitchen3:10 - Finding Passion Through Mentorship4:34 - The Burger Taste Test5:57 - Sammy's Last Meal6:54 - Sammy's 5-Year Plan8:15 - Life Advice & Struggle9:56 - Last Word#bestburger #newyorkfood #brooklynfood #emilybrooklyn #burgerreview #cheflife #foodstory #nyceats #lastmeal #brooklynrestaurantsSubscribe for more Last Meal conversations where I eat incredible food and talk to the people who make it about life, passion, and what they'd choose for their final bite.
Joking About Disability & Owning Your Own Narrative Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-18 | Tom explains how some people feel “uncomfortable” when he jokes about his disability. Scott reflects on how certain parts of modern culture disallow the only of one’s own narrative. #lastmeal #podcast #disability #tomnash #scottbarrykaufman #psychology #woke
STOP being a People Pleaser Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-17 | Scott Barry Kaufman details the ramifications of being a people pleaser 
OJ Simpon - Psychological Analysis Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-14 | Scott Barry Faufman describes his psychological analysis of OJ Simpson as it relates to the self actualising compass #psychology #podcast #wisdom #lastmeal
Victim Culture & Self Actualization Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-13 | Scott Barry Kaufman: Psychologist on Self-Actualization, Victim Culture & The Stories We Tell Ourselves | Last MealWhat happens when a kid labeled "slow" in special education becomes a Yale PhD and Columbia professor? Scott Barry Kaufman's journey challenges everything we think we know about human potential, rejection, and the narratives that shape our lives.In this raw and provocative conversation, Scott opens up about breaking out of special education through sheer determination, sneaking into Carnegie Mellon through the opera department, and why he believes we've fundamentally misunderstood what it means to live well. We explore why comfort food connects us to memory, the difference between healthy and unhealthy selfishness, and whether our obsession with trauma and victimhood is actually holding us back from reaching our potential.Scott doesn't hold back on controversial territory—from his views on addiction and over-diagnosis to why he thinks people are too quick to define others' narratives for them. We also get into the philosophy of self-actualization, why the self might be an illusion (that still matters), and what his grandmother's hotdog mess reveals about legacy and love.This is a conversation about authenticity, transcendence, and the power of owning your story—not the one society hands you.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction03:20 - From Special Ed to Yale06:15 - The Carnegie Mellon Backdoor08:05 - Adversity as Catalyst for Growth09:38 - Miss G: The Grandmother Who Taught Grit10:40 - What Legacy Really Means13:10 - Self-Actualisation Explained17:15 - Healthy Selfishness vs. Unhealthy Selfishness21:13 - Scott's Last Meal26:20 - What Makes Comfort Food Comforting?28:00 - Where Would You Have Your Last Meal?30:10 - The Self as Illusion32:10 - Experience vs. Purpose34:00 - Nothing Happens for a Reason37:16 - Making Peace with Not Having Children39:20 - The Wine That Punches Above Its Weight41:41 - Holding Grudges44:09 - Owning Your Narrative48:28 - Mirth Over Suffering50:00 - Authenticity vs. Pretence54:16 - Manufacturing Compassion & Activism57:06 - Old Ladies58:25 - Habits You Regret 1:00:00 - Self-Belief & Dipping Your Toe In1:02:45 - Are We Defining People Into Victimhood?1:05:20 - The Story You Tell Yourself1:08:34 - Scott's Fear of Elevators1:09:43 - The Sailboat Model of Self-Actualisation1:11:16 - The $4000 Coffee Machine1:12:45 - Is "Addiction" overused?1:17:00 - Self-Diagnosis & Social Media Incentives1:19:18 - Are We Losing Our Inspiring Characters?1:21:38 - What Is a Life Well Lived?1:24:30 - The Year Scott Would Relive1:26:18 - Scott The Magician 1:28:00 - Final Message1:28:42 - Last WordFOLLOW Scottinstagram.com/scottbarrykaufmanFollow Tominstagram.com/djhookieSelf-Actualization Tests: self-actualizationtests.comPsychology Podcast: @thepsychologypodcast#ScottBarryKaufman #SelfActualization #LastMeal #Psychology #VictimCulture #Authenticity #HumanPotential
Last Meal Season 2 (Trailer) Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-11 | Season Two of Last Meal is here—and things are about to get interesting.Welcome to the official trailer for Last MealSeason 2. Last Meal tackles life's big questions: what is a life well-lived? how do we make sense of our time on this planet? And what wold you like as your Last Meal?This season, we’re raising the stakes:🎙️ Conversations run longer, deeper, and uncut🍽️ Guests actually eat their chosen last meal on camera🌍 Behind-the-scenes adventures give you a taste of the chaos off the table✨ And the guest list? Bigger, bolder, and more thought-provoking than everFrom philosophy and science to creativity and culture, Last Meal brings you meaningful conversations with some of the most fascinating minds in the world, served with the food that defines them.If you’re ready for bigger guests, deeper stories, and a whole new flavour of insight… this is your first taste of Season Two.👉 Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode.***For more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashtiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast #DeepConversations#Interview #Philosophy #LifeLessons #BigIdeas #Personal Development
Thinking About Death Makes You Happier Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-09 | Happiness expert and Professor Dr Laurie Santos explains how thinking about Death just enough can actually make us happier! #lastmeal #happiness #wisdom #death 
Anxiety, ADHD & Addiction | Scott Barry Kaufman Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-09 | Catch the Full Episode of Last Meal with Scott Barry Kaufman, premiering October 13th, 2025.youtu.be/kc7Kki91050Are we overusing words like "addiction," "ADHD," and "anxiety"? Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman argues that we've become too quick to self-diagnose and label others—often for social media attention rather than clinical accuracy.In this clip, Scott challenges the way we think about addiction, mental health diagnoses, and victim identity. He explains why not everything that brings us pleasure is an addiction, how self-diagnosis has become tied to likes and attention on social media, and why he fears we're "losing our inspiring characters" as a society.From students writing college essays about suffering rather than overcoming, to people identifying with disorders they don't clinically have, Scott makes a controversial case: when labels become identity, we stop seeing our higher potential as individuals and as a species.This is a preview from our full conversation on Last Meal, where Scott also discusses his journey from special education to Yale PhD, self-actualization, the stories we tell ourselves, and what it means to live a life well-lived.Key topics discussed:- Overuse of the label "addiction"- ADHD, anxiety, and the self-diagnosis phenomenon- Victim identity and social media incentives- The difference between clinical diagnosis and self-labeling- Why focusing only on what's broken holds us back- College application culture and suffering vs. overcoming00:00 - We Overuse the Word "Addiction"02:02 - Are We Overdiagnosing ADHD & Anxiety?05:05 - Victim Identity on Social Media06:29 - We're Losing Our Inspiring CharactersFull episode drops October 13. Subscribe so you don't miss it.ABOUT SCOTT BARRY KAUFMAN:Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, author, and professor at Columbia University who studies intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He hosts The Psychology Podcast and has written over a dozen books on self-actualization and personal growth.FOLLOW Scottinstagram.com/scottbarrykaufmanFollow Tominstagram.com/djhookieSelf-Actualization Tests: self-actualizationtests.comPsychology Podcast: @thepsychologypodcast#ScottBarryKaufman #SelfActualization #LastMeal #Psychology #VictimCulture #Authenticity #HumanPotential
Best TACO in TEXAS 🌮 Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-08 | The Suadero Taco, Beef Brisket, Gauc, Black Magic Oil & a Perfect Tortilla. A genuine contender for my Last Meal. 📍Suerte, ATX#lastmeal #austin #texas #taco #lastmeal
BOURDAIN Inspired Suerte Chef to change his life… Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-08 | #bourdain #anthonybourdain #kitchenconfidential #suerte #austin #lastmeal #tomnash
Austins Best Taco & The Chef Who Nailed It Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-08 | Welcome to Small Bites, a Last Meal Mini series where I travel the world in search of my own Last Meal — meeting fascinating folks, having meaningful conversations, and discovering the stories behind extraordinary food. These shorter episodes capture the adventure, hidden wisdom, and the unexpected connections that happen along the way.In this episode, I sit down with Executive Chef Fermín Núñez at Suerte in Austin, Texas—home to what might be one of the best tacos I've ever had.This conversation goes far beyond food. Chef Fermín shares his journey from being an undeclared college student to finding his calling through Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential." We discuss:• The pivotal moment that changed everything for him in culinary school• Fermin's surprising last meal choice and the elegant philosophy behind it• Why receiving honest feedback is one of life's hardest skills to master• The delicate balance between learning from mentors and making your own mistakes• What Austin barbecue reveals about staying true to tradition while innovatingHere's the chapters list formatted with each chapter on a new line:---0:00 - The Best Taco in Austin?0:50 - Phone Case Philosophy2:12 - What Makes These Tacos Special2:50 - First Food Memory3:55 - The Aha Moment: Kitchen Confidential6:00 - Culinary School7:00 - When Your Friends Know What They Want (Or Think They Do)8:00 - Family Reactions to Becoming a Chef9:07 - Cooking for the People Who Matter Most10:26 - Fermin's Hardest Lesson11:32 - Fermin's Last Meal13:15 - Austin Barbecue14:11 - Taco Last Words---Follow Fermininstagram.com/chiefnunezFollow Tominstagram.com/djhookieLast Meal is about discovering the stories, philosophies, and wisdom people carry through their relationship with food. Because when everything else falls away, what we choose to eat—and why—reveals who we really are.#LastMeal #Austin #Suerte #ChefLife #FoodStories #AustinFood #MexicanFood #Tacos #AustinBBQ #CulinaryJourney #FoodPhilosophy #ChefInterview #FoodCulture---For more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashtiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash
Last Meal Season 2 is here. Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-06 | LAST MEAL SEASON 2 IS HERE! Subscribe to not miss a meal. #lastmeal #wisdom #podcast #tomnash #philosophy #neildegrassetyson #briangreene #timurban
things are about to get interesting Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-06 | Season Two of Last Meal is here—and things are about to get interesting.Welcome to the official preview & trailer for Last MealSeason 2.This season, we’re raising the stakes:🎙️ Conversations run longer, deeper, and completely unedited🍽️ Guests actually eat their chosen last meal on camera🌍 Behind-the-scenes adventures give you a taste of the chaos off the table✨ And the guest list? Bigger, bolder, and more thought-provoking than everFrom philosophy and science to creativity and culture, Last Meal brings you meaningful conversations with some of the most fascinating minds in the world, served with the food that defines them.If you’re ready for bigger guests, deeper stories, and a whole new flavour of insight… this is your first taste of Season Two.👉 Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode.***For more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashtiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast #DeepConversations#Interview #Philosophy #LifeLessons #BigIdeas #Personal Development
How to Break Up with Your Phone Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-05 | Yale Professor And happiness expert Dr Laurie Santos explains how to take your phone to couples counselling ***For more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashtiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast #happiness #wisdom #phone
iPhones Make Us Smile Less Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-04 | Happiness expert Dr Laurie Santos explains the surprising science of why our phones make us smile 30% less***For more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashtiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast #happinessscience #happiness
How To Buy Happiness Last Meal with Tom Nash 2025-10-04 | ***Produced by: This is 42 & The Milk BarFor more episodes and updates, visit:🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.comConnect:http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnashhttp://facebook.com/lastmealtomnashtiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash🎬 Credits:Producers: Desh Amila | Peter Cramer | Tom NashSeries DOP: Lauren MuirOpening Titles Cinematography: Patrick Harrishttps://www.patrickharris.com.au/Additional Cinematography:Paul Howard (dophoward.com)Jonathon LeGrice (jonolegrice.com)Editors: Peter Cramer | Tom Nash🍽️ Special Thanks:Opening titles filmed at Porteño, Sydney – a huge thank you to Ben, Elvis & the team for their hospitality, and for Sydney’s finest dining experience. 📩 For official inquiries, please email: desh@thisis42.com#LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast
