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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Deep Questions with Cal Newport.

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Cal Newport Jay Shetty

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David Dewane
David Dewane is an architect known for his innovative designs and concepts that promote deep work and focus. He is particularly recognized for creating the eudaimonia machine, a unique architectural concept aimed at enhancing productivity and well-being. Dewane's work emphasizes the importance of designing spaces that foster deep thinking and creativity, making him a significant figure in discussions about the intersection of architecture and personal development.
Dr. Vonda Wright
Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in active aging and longevity. She focuses on how lifestyle choices impact health as individuals age, particularly in relation to fitness, weight management, and cognitive function. Dr. Wright is known for her insights into the body-brain connection and the importance of physical activity in maintaining health and preventing cognitive decline.

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deep life architecture eudaimonia machine distraction personal experimentation MrBallen Podcast Strange Stories Dark Stories Mysterious Stories science wilderness secrets time management productivity AI listener questions Quarterly Plan Mangas information storage spontaneous conversations paper and pencil calendars coaching boredom weight loss muscle gain active aging longevity fitness sleep body-brain connection lifestyle choices health inflammation phone harms primary phone harms secondary phone harms communication prioritization Trello boards task management book reviews

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Cal Newport
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Subscribers: 269,000
Total Videos: 631
Total Views: 12,928,257
Joined: Nov 23, 2021
Location: United States

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Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and is also a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work, which have been published in over 35 languages. In addition to his books, Cal is a regular contributor to the New Yorker, the New York Times, and WIRED, a frequent guest on NPR, and the host of the popular Deep Questions podcast. He also publishes articles at calnewport.com and has an email newsletter.

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Here's the recent few episodes on Deep Questions with Cal Newport.

0:00 1:35:21

IN-DEPTH: Architecting a Deep Life (w/ David Dewane)

Hosts
Cal Newport
Guests
David Dewane
Keywords
deep life architecture eudaimonia machine distraction personal experimentation

In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by David Dewane, the architect responsible for the eudaimonia machine featured in DEEP WORK. In this wide-ranging conversation, Cal and David talk about the challenges of finding depth in a distracted world, and the results of Davids personal experimentation in creating a deep life of his own.

Video from todays episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

INTERVIEW: Architecting a Deep Life (w/ David Dewane) [04:06]

Links:
https://www.calnewport.com/slow

https://donedaily.com/

Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the theme music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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You Might Also Like: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Hosts
Cal Newport
Keywords
MrBallen Podcast Strange Stories Dark Stories Mysterious Stories science wilderness secrets

Introducing You Can't Cross That Line (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.

Follow the show: MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

This is a special bonus episode of "You Can't"

Im going to tell two stories that prove that no matter what we think science can tell us about the natural world, the wilderness still holds secrets we cannot understand.


For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen

If you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballen

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

0:00 1:22:45

Ep. 348: Manage Your Time in 5 Minutes a Day

Hosts
Cal Newport
Keywords
time management productivity AI listener questions Quarterly Plan Mangas information storage spontaneous conversations paper and pencil calendars coaching boredom

Cal has been writing about time management for a *long* time. In this episode, he returns to a chapter from a book he wrote twenty years ago that is titled “manage your time in 5 minutes a day.” He revisits his old advice to see what he thinks still works and what needs updating. He then answers listener questions and returns to the tech corner to get back in the weeds on a topic involving AI. 

 

Find out more about Done Daily at DoneDaily.com!

 

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

 

Video from today’s episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmedia

 

Deep Dive: Manage Your Time in 5 Minutes a Day [3:11]

 

- How specific should I make my Quarterly Plan? [27:28]

- Does reading Mangas count as reading? [29:30]

- How do I store information related to tasks? [34:14]

- How do I speak better at work in spontaneous conversations? [38:31]

- Are paper and pencil calendars suitable to use if my work is in two different time zones? [45:42]


 

CALL: Utilizing coaching [51:38]

CALL: Embracing boredom [57:48]

TECH CORNER: RL vs. LLM [1:08:04]


 

Links:

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow

Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/

Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?


Thanks to our Sponsors:

 

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Hosts
Jay Shetty
Guests
Dr. Vonda Wright
Keywords
weight loss muscle gain active aging longevity fitness sleep body-brain connection lifestyle choices health inflammation

Introducing Dr. Vonda Wright: Formula to Lose Weight and Gain Muscle (Why your Current Workout is Not Giving You Results) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

How often do you work out?

What’s been the biggest challenge in your fitness journey so far?

In today’s episode, Jay sits down with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in active aging and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay feeling youthful as you age, lose stubborn fat, and improve your sleep,, this conversation is packed with life changing insights.

Jay and Dr. Wright start by debunking the myth that aging is an inevitable decline. Dr. Wright explains how lifestyle choices in your 20s and 30s directly impact how you feel in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. They dive into how excess fat, especially around the belly, isn’t just about appearance—it’s a sign of inflammation that accelerates aging. Dr. Wright shares how movement, muscle mass, and diet play a crucial role in fat loss and energy levels.

They also explore the powerful body-brain connection. Dr. Wright breaks down how physical activity releases key proteins that protect the brain from cognitive decline and diseases like dementia. Jay and Dr. Wright discuss how poor sleep can sabotage fat loss, slow down recovery, and disrupt hormones—leading to more cravings, weight gain, and reduced longevity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How fat storage impacts aging and energy levels.

The critical role of sleep in weight loss and brain function.

How movement and muscle mass keep you youthful.

How lifestyle choices in your 30s affect long-term health.

Why fitness-based friendships can improve your health.

If you want to stay sharp, maintain a healthy weight, and build lasting habits that help you thrive for decades, this episode gives you the tools to start now.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free Monk Mode newsletter. Subscribe here.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro 

01:43 Your Perception Of Aging Is A Myth

05:31 Develop Healthy Habits in Your 20s

10:07 Why Your Sleep Can Fall Apart in Midlife

16:58 Can You Restock Years Of Not Sleeping?

22:09 Sleep Deprivation is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

26:45 The Weight Loss Formula That Actually Works 

36:04 There Is A Difference Between Being Healthy & Fit

43:13 Fitness Is A Great Way To Connect

46:17 How To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat

55:30 The Body Brain Connection is Integral to 

1:01:39 Don’t Make Excuses to Start Making Changes In Your Life

1:04:24 Mobility is One of the Most Important Skills for Aging Well 

1:09:51 Break Free from Your Limiting Beliefs

1:17:15 Vonda Wright on Final 5

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Vonda Wright| Website

Vonda Wright| YouTube 

Vonda Wright| Linkedin

Vonda Wright| Instagram

Vonda Wright| Facebook

Vonda Wright| Tiktok

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DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

0:00 1:09:17

Ep. 347: The Forgotten Phone Harms

Hosts
Cal Newport
Keywords
phone harms primary phone harms secondary phone harms communication prioritization Trello boards task management book reviews

Phones have been receiving a lot of criticism recently, but what if these concerns are missing the mark? In this episode, Cal introduces the difference between primary and secondary phone harms, and argues how our obsession with the former hides the importance of the latter. He then answers reader questions and reviews the books he read in March 2025.


 

Find out more about Done Daily at DoneDaily.com!


 

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo


 

Video from today’s episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmedia


 

Deep Dive: The Forgotten Phone Harms [3:32]


 

- What do you do when your writing doesn’t quite feel right? [24:32]

- How should I prioritize responding to different types of communication? [33:29]

- Should personal and work tasks be split into different Trello boards? [39:10]

- What is the difference between a two-status board and a reverse task list? [41:47]


 

CASE STUDY: A student adopts the Tao of Cal [45:17]


 

CALL: Structuring weekly templates [49:00]


 

MARCH BOOKS: The 5 books Cal read in March 2025 [57:24]


 

- Believe (Ross Douhut)

- How to Winter (Kari Leibowitz)

- Letter and the Scroll (Jonathan Sacks)

- I and Thou (Martin Buber)

- Coming into the Country (John McPhee)


 

Links:

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow

Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/

Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?


 

Thanks to our Sponsors:


 

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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