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3 Things (with Ric Elias)

Hosted by Red Ventures · education · EN

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About this Podcast:

A continuation of his viral TED Talk, “3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed,” Ric Elias shares fascinating conversations with some of the world’s most insightful people - and 3 life lessons from each. As CEO of Red Ventures, a survivor of The Hudson Miracle, and a purpose-driven philanthropist, Ric invites you into his expansive network and shares a remarkable perspective on life, leadership, health, happiness, competition, and leaving the world a better place - anywhere you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What is 3 Things (with Ric Elias) about?

A continuation of his viral TED Talk, “3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed,” Ric Elias shares fascinating conversations with some of the world’s most insightful people - and 3 life lessons from each.

Who hosts 3 Things (with Ric Elias)?

3 Things (with Ric Elias) is hosted by Red Ventures. The show has published 56 episodes to date.

What has 3 Things (with Ric Elias) covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Replay: Remembering Marshall Rauch" (8 April 2025, 28 minutes), "Positive Voice & Peak Performance (Jonathan Roche)" (2 January 2025, 25 minutes), and "Technology vs Presence (Patrick O'Shaughnessy)" (30 September 2024, 28 minutes).

How often does 3 Things (with Ric Elias) publish?

3 Things (with Ric Elias) publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 56 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on 3 Things (with Ric Elias)?

Booking probability for 3 Things (with Ric Elias) is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. 3 Things (with Ric Elias) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. 3 Things (with Ric Elias)'s contact route on record: verified email.

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Red Ventures hosts 3 Things (with Ric Elias), an education podcast with 56 episodes published.

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  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    Replay: Remembering Marshall Rauch

    Apr 8, 202528 minS4

    This is a very special episode in honor of Marshall Rauch. He was a dear friend and mentor, a businessman, a community leader, an incredible storyteller, a devoted family man - and a listener-favorite on the...

  • Jan 2, 202525 minS4

    How do elite athletes, CEOs, and other peak performers unlock - and maintain - the very best versions of themselves? What routines and habits do they invest in? What do they measure? And importantly, how do they ensure...

  • Sep 30, 202428 minS4

    Patrick O'Shaughnessy is the host of the "Invest Like the Best" podcast - where he's interviewed more than 400 of the world's top investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. He's also the CEO of Positive Sum, a venture...

  • Sep 23, 20241h 25mS4

    Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "Invest Like the Best," hosted by Patrick O'Shaughnessy, where they discussed the early days of Red Ventures, the difference between "living...

  • May 14, 202433 minS4

    Wences Casares is credited with bringing Bitcoin to Silicon Valley. He also founded XAPO Bank, which manages the largest quantity of Bitcoin in the world (an estimated $10 billion in underground vaults on five...

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    Overcoming Inertia (Jesse Pujji)

    May 7, 202423 minS4

    Jesse Pujji is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in building momentum. His first startup, Ampush, was a digital agency that cracked the code on social media marketing - partnering with brands like Uber and Hulu...

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    Lessons in Life (Danny Meyer)

    Apr 1, 202438 minS4

    Danny Meyer is the founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, the founder of Shake Shack, and a New York Times best-selling author. His book Setting The Table  features life lessons and...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    Outrun The Bear (Neil Hoyne)

    Feb 26, 202425 minS4

    Neil Hoyne is the Chief Strategist at Google and author of the book "Converted: The Data Driven Way To Win Customers' Hearts." In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, Ric and...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    Say It Now (Walter Green)

    Oct 2, 202323 minS4

    Walter Green is a former CEO, a best-selling author, and a close friend to Ric for more than 30 years. But this episode focuses on the most recent chapter of Walter's life, and his work founding the "Say it Now"...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    "We Changed The World" (Hugh McColl)

    Aug 11, 202353 minS4

    Today's guest is one of few leaders who can say they truly changed the world - Hugh McColl. He's the visionary leader who built Bank of America into what was once the world's largest bank - a process which shaped the...

  • Jun 15, 202326 minS4

    Today's guest is Erskine Bowles - a visionary leader who's driven transformative change in both the public and private sectors over the course of an incredible career that's spanned more than 50 years and dozens of...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    100 Years Young (Marshall Rauch)

    May 8, 202321 minS4

    In this episode we welcome back Marshall Rauch, one of Ric's closest friends - who just turned 100 years old. If you're a subscriber of 3 Things, you may remember Marshall as "The Jewish Santa Claus" - or the man who...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    Coaching Commitment (Bob McKillop)

    Apr 3, 202332 minS4

    Today's guest is Bob McKillop - the legendary head coach of the Davidson College men's basketball team. Coach McKillop devoted more than 3 decades of his career to the Wildcats - with more than 600 wins and 10 NCAA...

  • Feb 13, 202329 minS4

    Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "The Drive" with Dr. Peter Attia, where he discussed his approach to living intentionally, valuing time, prioritizing relationships, and more...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    Miracle on the Hudson (Captain Sully)

    Jan 15, 202343 minS4

    How do you say thank you to the man who saved your life? On this day 14 years ago, Flight 1549 crash-landed in the Hudson River. Captain Sully was in the pilot’s seat, and Ric Elias was in Seat 1D. In this special...

  • 3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    Competitive Character (Brad Stevens)

    Dec 14, 202231 minS4

    Today's guest is Brad Stevens - the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics and one of the most transformational leaders in the NBA. He's built a reputation for staying impossibly calm on the...

  • Aug 17, 202233 minS3

    Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, where Ric and our guest Simon Sinek discussed how optimism is different from general positivity, and how an infinite mindset can unlock...

  • Aug 1, 20221h 26mS3

    This episode is all about SLEEP - featuring one of the world's top experts, Dr. Matthew Walker. In this episode, Ric and Matt discuss his groundbreaking research, which covers why we sleep, what happens to us when we...

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    Good Games vs Close Games (Jay Bilas)

    Jun 1, 20221h 12mS3

    Jay Bilas won a National Championship when he played for Duke back in the 80s, and today he's one of the most outspoken critics of the NCAA - because they do not pay college athletes - while coaches make millions, and...

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