NerdWallet's James Zhang joins Adam for today's episode of Take a Knee and the guys discuss the work NerdWallet is doing to try and educate people about their finances as well as James' upbringing as an immigrant in America after his parents moved him from China at age 2.
Writer Brian Koppelman joins Adam for this week’s episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show asking Brian about his new highly successful TV show Billions, which just finished airing it's first season on Showtime. After that, Adam and Brian talk about the importance of punctuality, especially in terms of how you are perceived. Then Adam talks about the idea of getting used to working for free if you want to be successful in life. Before they wrap, Adam and Brian talk about "the process" that's required in everything from writing to running.
John Popper sits down with Adam for this week's episode of Take A Knee. Adam opens the show talking about John's new book 'Suck & Blow', as well as a nice little testimonial to Adam. Then Adam asks John about his life growing up and bouncing around to different cities and schools. After that, John talks about his musical influences growing up and the many different styles of music in which the harmonica can be used successfully. Before they wrap, Adam and John talk about hidden talents within people that can be brought out by being challenged.