What I've Learned

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Glen Powell on Why He Originally Turned Down “Top Gun: Maverick” | What I’ve Learned | Esquire

October 07, 2026

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 really means to be a movie star. Watch as Glen explains why he originally turned down “Top Gun: Maverick,” what Tom Cruise taught him about collaboration, why he loves working with JJ Abrams and how livi...

Hasan Minhaj on Fatherhood, Losing "The Daily Show" & Ronny Chieng | What I’ve Learned | Esquire

September 16, 2026

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-in-Chief Michael Sebastian to reflect on fame, fatherhood, and what it takes to keep creating through adversity. Watch as Minhaj opens up about losing the opportunity to host “The Daily Show,” the me...

Author Emily St. John Mandel on Pandemics, Political Unrest, and Her New Dystopian Novel, 'Exit Party.'

September 09, 2026

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 at night. 

Torg Stories Podcast May 2026 · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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