Moonshots with Peter Diamandis - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I love this podcast. On the surface, it’s about tech, science, and innovation. It’s smart and inspiring. It shows, via conversations between the host and guests, how the future can be better than the past - it just takes ambition, skill, and the ability to think big. Beneath the surface, it’s a critique of our entire society: instead of fighting, we should be building. The host is a rockstar, as is every guest.

There are a couple of tiny things that could improve.

1. The intro music is terrible and weirdly gets louder than the actual show (I need to adjust the volume just for the intro). I’m not picky about these things- I like the intro music featured in every other podcast I’ve ever heard (dozens of them).

2. Peter is a serial interrupter. He even interrupts his own points. Sometimes this helps to get the conversation back on track, but sometimes it kills some very interesting buds of discussion. The episode with Balaji was my favorite and my least favorite at the same time. The conversation was fascinating, but thanks to Peter’s focus on staying the course, I will never know why he “would rather put a gun to my head” than head NASA, nor will I find out why Balaji doesn’t believe in cryonics. He kept interrupting about “but I want to talk about…” but why is your list of preset questions more important than what the guest wants to talk about? (This critique is especially true of the earlier episodes, and I think it’s gotten better.) In this regard, I think Peter can learn from Lex Fridman, who just lets the conversation flow- and if he really wants to get to a question, he just lets the episode take longer than usual so he can get at it.

Still, I highly recommend!

Thanks for making this, Peter!
Hersh

I’ve followed Peter Diamandis for some time - he’s been early to numerous technological trends, surrounds himself with the smartest domain experts in the world, and actively invests and builds companies solving important problems. He also remains one of the most encouraging and insightful figures in technology.

Moonshots and Mindsets gives us a glimpse into the minds of the most ambitious people in the world, hosted by one of their own.

We’re surrounded by individuals who are fearful to take risks and rely on limiting beliefs to guide them. All of us could benefit from greater perspectives, encouragement, and information that will lead us to take more chances in life and business. For those of us in tech it is even more imperative to do so.

Thank You Peter!!! A Daily dose of insight and “Big Picture Thinking” is just what I know I need ! To be able to tune into this podcast and know I am listening to reliable new science or visionaries from all sectors who bring it!!! I am stoked! This podcast is for anyone who needs real information and can picture the world as a better place!!!!
I can’t share it with my friends fast enough- at least I will know we can discuss big bold takeaways from Moonshots and Minsets

The first thing I want to say is “I love you, guys!” I was listening to you on my morning walk which became so energized it spontaneously transformed into a 3-mile run… Indeed, what could be best than a moonshot in the early morning, while being bathed by the first rays of the sun?

I was still in for a surprise… I truly appreciate the passion in your voice AND the call for passion that is at the core of your message. Yes, I am 66 years young going on 5 and I have a fire in my belly that makes me do all I can to support my body wholeheartedly. Exercise, sleep, nutrition, hygiene: here I come! I want and choose to stay here and contribute my gifts towards the phenomenal unfolding of the next six decades (at the least). Thus the preciousness of the information you shared.

Besides your enthusiasm, two things impacted me: your definition of dynamics (or “power”)… Strength, Stamina, Agility, Flexibility and Balance. Brilliant! It led me to increase my stretching routine starting today! Also, the possibility of exosomes as a more cost-effective alternative to stem cells.

Altogether, THANK YOU! I really am grateful to know that you exist and to learn from you!

Peter’s optimism about solving world problems is very inspiring despite the sort of Multi Level Marketing feel to much of what he puts out. Peter is doing a lot of great work, without a doubt. I was as excited as all heck to see this new podcast but made the mistake of listening to the Musk interview first. Based on that and part of the Tony Robbins episode I am not ready to give this 4 stars. I’ll listen to the rest and update my rating. The Musk interview was on the level of two college students who are very stoned. The kissing up to Elon was disgusting. As I said I admire what Peter has done in the last decade. I’ll revise my rating if warranted.