The Tim Ferriss Show Creators & Guests

Tim Ferriss has been listed as one of Fast Company‘s “Most Innovative Business People” and one of Fortune‘s “40 under 40.” He is an early-stage technology investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ others) and the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers. The Observer and other media have called Tim “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of The Tim Ferriss Show podcast, which is the first business/interview podcast to exceed 100 million downloads.

Katie Couric is a journalist and author.

Edward Thorp is an American mathematics professor, author, hedge fund manager, and blackjack researcher. He pioneered the modern applications of probability theory.

Dorian Andrew Mientjez Yates is an English former professional bodybuilder. He won the Mr. Olympia title six consecutive times and also has the fifth-highest number of Mr. Olympia awards of all time.

Andrew Chen is a General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on consumer technology.

Steven Rinella is the host of the TV show MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast.

Dax Shepard is an American actor, comedian, writer, and podcast host recognized for his versatility in film and television. He gained prominence with roles in movies such as "Without a Paddle," "Employee of the Month," and "CHiPs," the latter of which he also wrote and directed. He is also known for his work in television with roles like Crosby Braverman in Parenthood and Luke Matthews in The Ranch. Beyond his film and TV career, Shepard has made a significant impact in the podcasting world with "Armchair Expert." On this popular podcast, he conducts deep and engaging conversations with a wide range of guests, including celebrities, academics, and experts, exploring their personal and professional experiences. His approachable and candid interview style has garnered a large and loyal audience, making "Armchair Expert" a notable presence in the podcasting landscape.

Samuel Zell is a billionaire businessman, philanthropist, former lawyer, and founder & chairman of Equity Group Investments.

Ann Miura is a lecturer in entrepreneurship, founding partner at Floodgate, and one of the first investors in companies such as Lyft & TaskRabbit.

Diana Chapman is a co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group and author.

Joshua Skenes is an acclaimed chef, best known for his innovations in fire cooking and relentless pursuit of the very best products in existence. He is the first and only American chef to garner 3-Michelin stars cooking entirely over open fire.

Charles Michael Palahniuk is a novelist and freelance journalist. He describes his work as transgressional fiction and is best known for his award-winning novel Fight Club.

Jason Luis Silva is a Venezuelan American television personality, filmmaker, and public speaker.

Howard Marks is the co-chairman and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management.

Gary Keller is an American entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Keller Williams, the largest real estate company.

Jim Collins is an adviser to leaders in the business and social sector.

Jason Fried is the co-founder & CEO at Basecamp, the co-author of Rework, Remote: Office Not Required and Getting Real: The Smarter, Faster, Easier Way to Build a Successful Web Application. He writes a regular column for Inc. magazine and is a frequent contributor to Basecamp’s popular blog Signal v. Noise.

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his books and essays on social science, psychology, and human behavior. He has been a staff writer for New Yorker since 1996. Gladwell gained widespread recognition with his debut book, "The Tipping Point," followed by bestsellers like "Blink," "Outliers," and "David and Goliath." He is also the co-founder of the podcast company Pushkin Industries and hosts the "Revisionist History" podcast.

Professor at UC Davis