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Esquire’s long-running interview series comes to life in audio format in this podcast hosted by editor-in-chief Michael Sebastian. In each episode, Michael sits down with actors, athletes, directors, musicians, writers, comedians, politicians and other legendary figures for a candid interview to pull back the curtain and reveal the hard-earned wisdom each has gleaned.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEsquire’s long-running interview series comes to life in audio format in this podcast hosted by editor-in-chief Michael Sebastian. In each episode, Michael sits down with actors, athletes, directors, musicians, writers, comedians, politicians and other legendary figures for a candid interview to pull back the curtain and reveal the hard-earned wisdom each has gleaned.
What I've Learned is hosted by Esquire. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Tim McGraw on the Secret to a 30-Year Marriage and Joining the Country Music Hall of Fame" (28 October 2026, 57 minutes), "Hasan Minhaj on Fatherhood, Losing "The Daily Show" & Ronny Chieng | What I’ve Learned | Esquire" (16 September 2026, 46 minutes), and "Author Emily St. John Mandel on Pandemics, Political Unrest, and Her New Dystopian Novel, 'Exit Party.'" (9 September 2026, 49 minutes).
What I've Learned publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for What I've Learned is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What I've Learned requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What I've Learned's contact route on record: verified email.
Esquire hosts What I've Learned, a society podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Musical icon Tim McGraw goes deep on his remarkable career, becoming an empty nester, and what it means to be a man in a wide-ranging interview for Esquire’s “What I’ve Learned.”
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Hasan Minhaj has built a career turning headlines into comedy, but the biggest lessons he’s learned have come from navigating success, setbacks, and everything in between. In this episode of the “What I’ve Learned”...
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Emily St. John Mandel has become a rarity in this era: A brand-name author whose new works are considered cultural events. Ahead of her latest, 'Exit Party,' which takes place after the collapse of the United States...
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Adam Scott has spent decades bringing complicated and hilarious characters to life on screen, but the lessons he’s learned extend far beyond the roles. In this episode of the “What I’ve Learned” podcast, the...
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Aaron Sorkin has spent decades writing some of the most influential stories in film and television, but the biggest lessons he’s learned extend far beyond the page. In this episode of the “What I’ve Learned” podcast...
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Aaron Judge has become one of the defining athletes of his generation, but the biggest lessons he’s learned have come far beyond the baseball diamond. In this special first-ever live taping of the “What I’ve Learned”...
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Johnny Knoxville built a career doing things most people would never dream of, but the biggest lessons he’s learned have nothing to do with getting shot out of a cannon or hit in the crotch. In this episode of “What...
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Jon Bernthal is known for playing tough guys, but some of his biggest lessons came far away from a film set. In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the actor sits down with Esquire Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian to...
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David Spade built a career on saying what everyone else is thinking, but some of his biggest lessons came behind the scenes. In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the comedian, actor, and podcaster sits down with...
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Aryna Sabalenka is one of the top tennis players in the world, but getting there wasn’t easy. In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” she talks with Esquire Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian about losing control of her...
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Arsenio Hall changed late night forever, then made the decision to walk away on his own terms. In this episode of "What I’ve Learned," the comedian, actor, and talk show host sits down with Esquire Editor-in-Chief...
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Will Reeve grew up in extraordinary circumstances. As the son of Christopher Reeve, the first Superman the world came to love, he learned resilience and purpose early on after a horse-riding accident left his father...
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A$AP Rocky has lived many lives, from growing up in Harlem to becoming a modern Renaissance man, global artist, designer, and father. In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” he sits down with Esquire Editor-in-Chief...
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Bowen Yang has spent the past six years becoming one of the most distinctive voices on "Saturday Night Live." In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the comedian, actor, and Las Culturistas co-host talks with Esquire...
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Jason Bateman has been working in Hollywood since he was ten years old, and he’s learned a lot along the way. In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the star sits down with Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian to reflect...
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The Jonas Brothers have learned a few things after 20 years in the spotlight together. In this episode of “What I’ve Learned,” Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas sit down with Esquire Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian to look...
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Marc Maron has made a career out of brutal honesty both on stage, on his podcast, and in life. In the premiere episode of Esquire's new video podcast, “What I’ve Learned,” the comedian, actor, and "WTF" host sits down...
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