First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most "revolutionary" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just think faster. Multiple new episodes daily—follow now!
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Signup to Generate a PitchFirst Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone.
Recent episodes include "I Matched 10,000 Couples: Here's What Actually Creates Lasting Love" (1 November 2026, 32 minutes), "Oliver Burkeman: Why Every Productivity Hack You've Tried Has Actually Made You Worse" (31 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "Israel Adesanya: Why Winning UFC Gold Was His 'Lowest Day' Ever" (31 October 2026, 12 minutes).
First Principles publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 21 minutes.
Booking probability for First Principles is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Principles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Principles's contact route on record: verified email.
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Most people spend their entire lives wanting things they can't clearly define. Marie Forleo built an 8-figure business by solving exactly this problem, and in this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down her proven three-step...
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