Talk Cocktail
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 1000
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
jeffschechtman@substack.com
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Host
Jeff Schechtman - Journalist and interviewer who hosts conversations with authors, journalists, newsmakers, and opinion shapers about contemporary issues and ideas.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Matthew Futterman - The Mental Pressures Of Elite Tennis, Championship Performance, Athlete Psychology, Money, And Knowing When To Leave Competition.
Emily Hoeven - How Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Are Reshaping Rural Communities And The Differing Public Reactions In Silicon Valley And Rural America.
Ronald Kraft - Intuitive Leadership, Judgment, Decision-making, And Leading Effectively In An Age Of Artificial Intelligence And Abundant Data.
Joseph Kelly - The Historical Roots Of American Fascism, Democracy, Race, And The Development Of Authoritarian Ideas In The United States.
Erika Anderson - How To Evaluate Whether Artificial Intelligence Systems Are Humane, Beneficial, And Good For The People Who Use Them.
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Episodes
The Gold Rush That Never Ended
October 07, 2026
Nathaniel Philbrick, a National Book Award winner and Pulitzer finalist, recasts the Gold Rush as the moment where America learned to embrace greed and live at warp speed. His new book, “The Rush,” and in our recent California Sun conversation, he explores instant wealth, immigration, slavery, and technological upheaval, then follows that same restless impulse from the Gold Rush through railroads and agriculture to Silicon Valley and the artificial intelligence boom. Get full access to Talk C...
Why We Can’t Outrun Our Own History
October 07, 2026
Michael Moritz, a former journalist, became one of Silicon Valley’s most successful investors — and a philanthropist who has quietly backed the Booker Prize and San Francisco journalism. Yet he never escaped the terror of his family’s past. On this recent California Sun podcast, the longtime Sequoia Capital leader talks about his new book, “Ausländer,” which traces how his family’s flight from Nazi Germany echoes in the lives of descendants who never lived it. Get full access to Talk Cocktai...
The Bond Market Always Gets the Final Vote
September 30, 2026
The bond market is getting restless. What rising yields, $40 trillion in debt, AI spending, and Scott Bessent reveal about the price of money.Bill Clinton famously exploded during a 1993 economic meeting: “You mean to tell me that the success of the program and my re-election hinges on the Federal Reserve and a bunch of f***ing bond traders?”More than three decades later, the bond traders are once again getting everyone’s attention.My guest on this recent WhoWhatWhy podcast, economist Dean Ba...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Talk Cocktail?
Talk Cocktail is hosted by Jeff Schechtman. Its publicly listed email is jeffschechtman@substack.com. 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 Talk Cocktail?
The publicly listed email for Talk Cocktail: jeffschechtman@substack.com.
How many listeners does Talk Cocktail have?
Podseeker estimates Talk Cocktail reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Talk Cocktail?
Talk Cocktail typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, established journalists, professors, researchers, and subject-matter experts with demonstrated expertise on timely political, social, technological, historical, or cultural issues. Common among recent guests: Published books; Bylines or reporting at established news organizations; Academic or research expertise. Recent guests include Matthew Futterman, Emily Hoeven, and Ronald Kraft.
How hard is it to get booked on Talk Cocktail?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Talk Cocktail cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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