Show overview
Eminent launched in 2024 and has put out 8 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 16 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 7 months ago. Published by Tom.
From the publisher
"That sounds funny, making friends among the eminent dead, but if you go through life making friends with the eminent dead who had the right ideas, I think it will work better in life and work better in education" - Charlie Munger
Latest Episodes
Ep 7Meeting J.C. Penney: Introduction
This intro took an ungodly amount of time to record and edit. It took me about 4.5 hours to record and edit. That is okay, we'll get better at this :)I'll be updating this note with maps of the places I traveled to, along with the books I've read, if you have any feedback, ideas or question please reach out to [email protected]
Ep 650 Years With The Golden Rule - J.C Penney's Autobiography
I spent 19.5 hours creating this episode: 6 hours reading, 6.75 hour on Readwise, and 6.75 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast.Book: 50 Years with the Golden Rule by J.C. Penney
Ep 5The Golden Rule and Partnership - J.C. Penney
It's been a while, I hope you enjoy this brand new episode. I couldn't find my mic so please forgive me for the background noise.I spent 32 hours creating this episode: 10.5 hours reading, 6 hour on Readwise, and 15 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast.Book: J.C. Penney by David Delbert Kruger
Ep 4Put the Time In - The Wright Brothers
I grinded for 6 hours today after work to ensure this episode was released on time for the anniversary of the first flight. I hope you find some value in these 15 short minutes. I spent 13.25 hours creating this episode: 4 hours re-reading, 1 hour on Readwise, and 8.25 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast.Book: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
Ep 3Business Exists for Service - Henry Ford
During this episode, I zeroed into the main idea of Ford's Autobiography that a business does not exist for profits but for service to its customers.I spent 39.75 hours creating this episode: 7.75 hours reading, 5.25 hours on Readwise, and 26.75 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: My Life and Work by Henry Ford
Bonus: Henry Ford and the Individual
bonusPlease forgive the poor audio quality and the lack of editing, I am currently traveling but I felt compelled to put this out there. It took about 2 hours to complete this bonus episode.
Ep 2Men and Rubber by Harvey S. Firestone
I spent 43.75 hours creating this episode: 8 hours reading, 4.75 hours on Readwise, and 32 hours writing, recording, and editing this podcast. Book: Men and Rubber by Harvey S. Firestone
Ep 1The Greatest Western Writer: Louis L'Amour
Book: The Education of a Wandering Man by Louis L'AmourReading/Readwise: 6.5 hoursPreparing/Recording/editing podcast: 7.5 hoursTotal Time: 14 hours