The Wise Unknown
Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap season 2
May 12, 202535 minS0
<p>Courtney and producer Golda talk about how the series was created and look back at some memorable moments from our guests. </p>
About this Podcast:
Some of the country’s most revered actors, activists, authors, and spiritual guides introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–then elicits the life lessons, palpable delights, and funny stories of these refreshingly unrefined, unknown gurus.
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What is The Wise Unknown about?
Some of the country’s most revered actors, activists, authors, and spiritual guides introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E.
What has The Wise Unknown covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap season 2" (12 May 2025, 35 minutes), ""Transformative intimacy"" (5 May 2025, 4 minutes), and "Rabbi Sharon Brous and Leah Solomon" (28 April 2025, 33 minutes).
How often does The Wise Unknown publish?
The Wise Unknown publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Wise Unknown?
Booking probability for The Wise Unknown is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Wise Unknown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Wise Unknown's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Wise Unknown is a society podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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"Transformative intimacy"
May 5, 20254 minS0<p>Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Leah Solomon.</p>
Episode #12
Rabbi Sharon Brous and Leah Solomon
Apr 28, 202533 minS2Rabbi Sharon Brous and Leah Solomon
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Living at Odds - Two Partisans, One Corner
Apr 14, 202540 minS0<p>Wise Unknown listeners, we're bringing you the first episode of a new series from our friends over at Slate. Living at Odds is a new How To! series about what’s holding us together when so much threatens to break us...
Episode #10
"Old Souls"
Apr 7, 20258 minS2<p>Minisode: listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay reflecting on the theme of being an 'old soul', and the wisdom of children, featuring a previous guest, Isabel Allende's wise unknown, Lori Barra. </p>
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Episode #9
W.Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy
Mar 31, 202539 minS2<p>W. Kamau Bell introduces Courtney to Dwayne Kennedy, a favorite comedian of people like Marc Maron and Chris Rock - so why hasn’t Dwayne ever “made it big?”</p><p>This episode is from Wise Unknown's first season...
Episode #8
"Listening for the unsaid"
Mar 24, 20254 minS2<p>Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Maya Millett. </p>
Episode #7
Hanif Abdurraqib and Maya Millett
Mar 17, 202537 minS2<p>Bestselling author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib introduces Courtney to editor and producer Maya Millett. </p>
Episode #6
"Be present like a dog"
Mar 10, 20253 minS2<p>Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Allison Cordona.</p><p>Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at...
Episode #5
Sarah Jones & Allison Cardona
Mar 3, 202522 minS2<p>Tony Award-winning visionary and solo-performer Sarah introduces Courtney to animal and human rights advocate, Allison.</p><p>Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or...
- Feb 24, 20253 minS1
<p>Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Agapi Stassinopoulos.</p><p>Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at...
- Feb 17, 202537 minS2
<p>Media entrepreneur powerhouse Arianna introduces Courtney to actor, self-love guru, and sister, Agapi.</p><p>Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short...
Episode #2
"What's really going on?"
Feb 10, 20254 minS2<p>Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Janine de Novais.</p><p>Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at...
Episode #1
adrienne maree brown & Janine de Novais
Feb 3, 202540 minS2<p>Bestselling author and movement builder adrienne introduces Courtney to sociological genius and writer, Janine. </p><p><br></p><p>Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com...
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The Wise Unknown returns for Season 2
Jan 31, 20251 minS2<p>Some of the country’s favorite actors, activists, and authors introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E...
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Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap the series
Nov 30, 202346 minS0<p>Courtney and Golda talk about how the series was created, look back at some memorable moments from our guests, and hear from listeners. Plus, stay tuned for how you can get your hands on the Wise Unknown poster. </p>
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Isabel Allende & Lori Barra
Nov 23, 202338 minS0<p>Larger-than-life bestselling novelist Isabel introduces Courtney to a remarkably understated photographer and very patient daughter-in-law, Lori.</p>
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Rosario Dawson & Idalia Rodriguez
Nov 16, 202334 minS0<p>Renaissance woman Rosario introduces Courtney to her multi-hyphenate, straight-talkin’ bestie.</p>
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Ashley Judd and Ted Klontz
Nov 9, 202339 minS0<p>Ashley introduces Courtney to the man who helped her find her courage as she blew open the Harvey Weinstein case.</p>
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Ai-jen Poo & Joyce Johnson
Nov 2, 202343 minS0<p>MacArthur genius and labor organizer Ai-jen introduces Courtney to under-the-radar Civil Rights hero, Joyce Johnson.</p>
Recent guests
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Rabbi Sharon Brous
most influential rabbi in the US, Shalom Hartman Institute
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Dwayne Kennedy
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Hanif Abdurraqib
poet, essayist, 2021 McArthur "Genius" Fellowship recipient, Random House
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Sarah Jones
managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus, Keeping Up With The Joneses Financial Coaching
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