Oct. 14, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Obsessive Problem Solving with Jacob Reed

Cristina and Ilana are talking with the one and only Jacob Reed. Go check out his podcast, Jacob Reed and Me, you'll see there may be many many Jacob Reed's, but none have the determination of this Jacob Reed. Is it mental illness or good documentary podcasting? All artists must have a touch of mental illness, otherwise we'd get more stable jobs. Grateful for this conversation on persistence, following curiosity, and the curse/blessing that is athletic children.

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