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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.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 19 days
Average audio length:
37 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
17 episodes
since Oct. 16, 2025
episodic
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Glen Powell has become one of Hollywood’s biggest leading men, but the lessons he’s learned came long before the spotlight. In this episode of the “What I’ve Learned” podcast, the Esquire cover star sits down with Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian to reflect on authenticity, fame, and what it reall…
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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” podcast, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian sits down with Esquire Editor-i…
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, Mandel talks to Esquire editor in chief Michael Sebastian about what keeps her up …
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 Emmy-nominated actor sits down with Esquire Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebastian to reflect on…
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, the Academy Award-winning writer and director sits down with Esquire Editor-in-Chi…
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” vodcast, the Yankees Captain sits down with Esquire Editor-in-Chief Michael Sebast…
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 I’ve Learned,” the “Jackass” co-creator and frontman sits down with Esquire Editor-…
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 discuss fatherhood, masculinity, and the moment that changed the direction of hi…
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 Esquire editor-in-chief Michael Sebastian to talk about his iconic ‘SNL’ years, memo…
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 serve, what really happened after her match against Coco Gauff, and the lessons …
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