The Arik Korman Show

The Arik Korman Show

I am on a journey to learn from superhumans - people who have done remarkable things, or have remarkable ideas to share - so that I can be the best dad I can for my son, AJ.

Episodes

Tyler and JJ Williams on Kiona Vineyards and Taste Washington

March 14, 2025 • 41 mins
Tyler Williams and JJ Williams, brothers who are the third generation head winemaker and general manager of Kiona Vineyards, a family-owned winery in eastern Washington’s Red Mountain American Viticultural Area that is celebrating its 50th anniversary, discuss how Washington winemaking is evolving, why owning a vineyard and a winery is unique, and how wine should be marketed in the future. Info at TasteWashington.org and KionaWine....
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The Science of Racism

March 6, 2025 • 25 mins
Dr. Keon West, a social psychologist at the University of London, discusses which scientific studies demonstrate the effects of racism in society, what the science says are effective ways to respond to racism, and how we should talk about racism with our kids. Professor West's new book is The Science of Racism: Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don’t – Yet.
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The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents

February 20, 2025 • 32 mins
Betsy Wills, co-founder of YouScience, a national online psychometric-assessment service, and Alex Ellison, founder of Throughline Guidance, a college and career counseling practice, discuss next steps after discovering your superpowers, how to maximize career wellness, and what the difference is between burnout and boredom. Betsy and Alex's new book is Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Yo...
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The Untamed Dynasty That Shaped a Nation

January 29, 2025 • 19 mins
John Kaag, a professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, discusses whether the Blood family members, who play a prominent role in American history, are people to emulate or a cautionary tale, where the Bloods are now, and how their story relates to today's polarization in America. John's latest book is American Bloods: The Untamed Dynasty That Shaped a Nation.
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A Life of Language Love

December 23, 2024 • 28 mins
Linguist and psychologist Julie Sedivy discusses how she developed her love of languages, how language imprints upon us in utero, and how language can bring our country together. Julie's new book is Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love.
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A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love

November 29, 2024 • 24 mins
Charles Bock, a creative writing professor at New York University, discusses what happened after his daughter Lilly read his memoir, why he never imagined himself having kids while he was growing up, and how he ended up bonding with Lilly. Charles' new book is I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love.
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A True Crime Natural History, with Eels

October 18, 2024 • 32 mins
Writer, journalist, and academic Ellen Ruppel Shell discusses why baby eels are worth $2,500 a pound, how we can disrupt the baby eel black market, and what we're really eating when we order unagi at a Japanese restaurant. Ellen's new book is Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels.
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Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World

September 17, 2024 • 24 mins
University of Sydney professor Peter Godfrey-Smith, author of the bestselling Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness, discusses how life on Earth has changed our planet, whether there might be life on other planets, and what the future of humanity could look like. Professor Godfrey-Smith's new book is Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World.
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How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap

August 31, 2024 • 26 mins
Yale professor Ebony Reed, a seasoned journalist who is also the Chief Strategy Officer at the Marshall Project, a news outlet focused on the justice system, discusses the intersection of race and money, how the current Black/white wealth gap compares to the gap after the Civil War, and how we should talk to our kids about wealth. Ebony’s new book, co-authored with Louise Story, is Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made th...
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Luke Raley of the Seattle Mariners

August 8, 2024 • 10 mins
Luke Raley, outfielder and first baseman for the Seattle Mariners, discusses how he manages stress when he walks up to the plate, how he stays grounded in reality as a major league baseball player, and what advice he has for young people who want to become professional athletes.
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Daniela Rus on Our Bright Future with Robots

July 26, 2024 • 25 mins
Daniela Rus, Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT, discusses how smart robots actually are, what the differences are between robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and why Iron Man is her favorite superhero. Dr. Rus' new book is The Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots.
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Adam Gopnik on All That Happiness Is

June 23, 2024 • 25 mins
Adam Gopnik, staff writer at The New Yorker, discusses how to overcome our anxiety about trying new things, how to redirect our kids away from having too much screen time, and what ultimately gives us the most happiness in life. Adam's latest book is All That Happiness Is: Some Words on What Matters.
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Derek Black's Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism

May 22, 2024 • 29 mins
R. Derek Black (they/them), a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Chicago whose father was a former Grand Wizard in the Ku Klux Klan and started Stormfront, the Internet's first white supremacist website, discusses how it felt to be the heir apparent to a white nationalist movement, how they interacted with family after renouncing white nationalism, and how we can come together as a country. Derek’s new book is The K...
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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on Chain Gang All Stars and the Power of Student Voice

May 10, 2024 • 27 mins
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, New York Times bestselling author and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, discusses whether you can be a fan of consumer sports like the NFL and still criticize them, how we can disrupt America's systemic racism, unchecked capitalism, and mass incarceration, and why it's important to value and respect the leadership of our youth. Nana's latest book is Chain Gang All Stars.
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How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully

April 24, 2024 • 27 mins
Communication, collaboration, and conflict management expert Elaine Lin Hering discusses how to create a sense of safety in the workplace or at home so that people will feel comfortable speaking up, how much conflict is healthy in an organization or a family, and how to teach our children when to speak up. Elaine's new book is Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.
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Kayta Apekina on Family, Identity, and Intergenerational Trauma

April 11, 2024 • 23 mins
Novelist, screenwriter, and Russian translator Katya Apekina discusses what to say to our kids about the Russia-Ukraine war, what it's like trying to raise a bilingual, bicultural child, and what it feels like to leave your family behind and move to a new country. Katya's new novel is Mother Doll.
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How to Find Balance and Reclaim Your Life

March 22, 2024 • 24 mins
Burnout management coach and TikTok star Emily Ballesteros discusses what burnout does to us, what the impacts are of not having a "third place," and how hard we really need to work. Emily's new book is The Cure for Burnout: How to Find Balance and Reclaim Your Life.
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Washington Wine Legend Dick Boushey

March 5, 2024 • 26 mins
Iconic Washington winegrower Dick Boushey discusses how the Washington wine industry has changed over the years, what advice he would give to people who want to get into the winegrowing business, and what he's looking forward to at this year's Taste Washington March 16th and 17th at Seattle's Lumen Field Event Center. Info at TasteWashington.org
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Jamie Peha on Washington Wine Now and in the Future

February 22, 2024 • 22 mins
Jamie Peha, Executive Director of the Auction of Washington Wines and the Host and Editor-in-Chief of Table Talk Northwest, discusses how she navigated her unique career path, how we can help our kids appreciate fine wine and good food, and how Jamie sees Washington wine evolving. The 8th Private Barrel Auction takes place on March 15th at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville. Info at auctionofwawines.org
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Prachi Gupta on the Myth of the Model Minority

February 16, 2024 • 24 mins
Award-winning journalist Prachi Gupta discusses what to do when family members become estranged, what it's like being labeled as a model minority, and what it would take for everyone in the United States to feel seen and valued for who they really are. Prachi's debut memoir is They Called Us Exceptional and Other Lies That Raised Us. She will speak at Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium on February 20.
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