Explore every episode of the podcast The Wise Unknown
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:39:09 | |
W. Kamau Bell introduces Courtney to Dwayne Kennedy, a favorite comedian of people like Marc Maron and Chris Rock - so why hasn’t Dwayne ever “made it big?” This episode is from Wise Unknown's first season - listen for more quiet wisdom here: https://thewiseunknown.com/ Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| "Listening for the unsaid" | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:04:12 | |
Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Maya Millett. | |||
| Hanif Abdurraqib and Maya Millett | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:36:57 | |
Bestselling author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib introduces Courtney to editor and producer Maya Millett. | |||
| "Be present like a dog" | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:03:00 | |
Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Allison Cordona. Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| Sarah Jones & Allison Cardona | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:38:42 | |
Tony Award-winning visionary and solo-performer Sarah introduces Courtney to animal and human rights advocate, Allison. Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| "Don't let anyone put conditions on your gifts" | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:03:06 | |
Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Agapi Stassinopoulos. Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| Arianna Huffington & Agapi Stassinopoulos | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:36:51 | |
Media entrepreneur powerhouse Arianna introduces Courtney to actor, self-love guru, and sister, Agapi. Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| "What's really going on?" | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:04:15 | |
Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation with Janine de Novais. Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| adrienne maree brown & Janine de Novais | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:40:00 | |
Bestselling author and movement builder adrienne introduces Courtney to sociological genius and writer, Janine. Who’s YOUR Wise Unknown? Tell us about them - write to us at thewiseunknown7@gmail.com or send us a short voice note, and we might use it in our next episode. | |||
| The Wise Unknown returns for Season 2 | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:01:26 | |
Some of the country’s favorite actors, activists, and authors introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–elicits the life lessons and palpable delights of these ‘wise unknowns’. | |||
| Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap the series | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
Courtney and Golda talk about how the series was created, look back at some memorable moments from our guests, and hear from listeners. Plus, stay tuned for how you can get your hands on the Wise Unknown poster. | |||
| Isabel Allende & Lori Barra | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:37:46 | |
Larger-than-life bestselling novelist Isabel introduces Courtney to a remarkably understated photographer and very patient daughter-in-law, Lori. | |||
| Rosario Dawson & Idalia Rodriguez | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:34:08 | |
Renaissance woman Rosario introduces Courtney to her multi-hyphenate, straight-talkin’ bestie. | |||
| Ashley Judd and Ted Klontz | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:39:02 | |
Ashley introduces Courtney to the man who helped her find her courage as she blew open the Harvey Weinstein case. | |||
| Ai-jen Poo & Joyce Johnson | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:43:07 | |
MacArthur genius and labor organizer Ai-jen introduces Courtney to under-the-radar Civil Rights hero, Joyce Johnson. | |||
| Adam Grant and Bernard Chang | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:40:02 | |
Beloved work guru Adam Grant introduces Courtney to the graduate instructor that changed everything for him. | |||
| Samin Nosrat and Twilight Greenaway | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:37:34 | |
Courtney talks to chef Samin Nosrat, who unabashedly pursued the limelight, and her often prophetic bestie, journalist Twilight Greenaway, who has consistently shied away from it. | |||
| W.Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:38:40 | |
W. Kamau Bell introduces Courtney to Dwayne Kennedy, a favorite comedian of people like Marc Maron and Chris Rock - so why hasn’t Dwayne ever “made it big?” | |||
| Introducing 'The Wise Unknown' | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:02:18 | |
Some of the country’s favorite actors, activists, and authors introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life. Host Courtney E. Martin–think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel–then elicits the life lessons, palpable delights, and funny stories of these refreshingly unrefined, ‘wise unknowns’. | |||