Messy Times

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Awaken Your Inner Badass by Tapping Your Ego Syntonic Bright Lines

September 24, 2026

Admit it. You're going to watch this awesome episode just to find out what the title means. New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Bright Line Eating, Susan Peirce Thompson, visits the Messy Times studios for a wide-ranging discussion from crack dens to a PhD in neuroscience, from a life of out-of-control obesity to a fulfilling life firing the right kind of dopamine receptors. Enjoy! You can find out more about Susan's work here: https://www.brightlineeating.com/ https:...

Benjamin Slivka drove development of Microsoft's web browser pre-IPO

February 03, 2026

Join us for a delightful conversation about tech history and the current state of socio-political affairs in America. My guest Benjamin Slivka was deposed repeatedly during the DOJ Witch Trials, er, Microsoft browser monopoly prosecution in 1998.That is the least interesting part of his tremendous career. Grab a hot soothing beverage, sit back in your favorite chair and have a listen as Tech and Finance entrepreneurs wag their chins. You can find Ben's written musings here: Ben Slivka | S...

Proximity! Rob Wolcott and I reveal the Future. You're welcome.

August 19, 2025

Rob Wolcott visited the Messy Times studios to talk about the great book he co-authored recently, called Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life.What if you could have whatever you want, produced and provided immediately and affordably no matter how customized—with minimal environmental impact? Products, services, and experiences on demand. Just-in-time anything, anywhere, anytime. This radical change is underway, as digital technologies...

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How do I get in touch with Messy Times?

Messy Times is hosted by Christopher Messina. Its publicly listed email is christopher@messytimes.show. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Messy Times?

The publicly listed email for Messy Times: christopher@messytimes.show.

How many listeners does Messy Times have?

Podseeker estimates Messy Times reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Messy Times?

Messy Times typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Public intellectuals, industry leaders, or recognized academics with authoring or leadership credentials. Common among recent guests: books published; academic or industry leadership; public commentary/media presence. Recent guests include Benjamin Slivka, Rob Wolcott, and Paul Finlayson.

How hard is it to get booked on Messy Times?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Messy Times cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Public Policy, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.