Adam Metwally

Entrepreneur, engineer, artist and follower of curiosities.

Host of That One Time Podcast where we converse the pillars of health, wealth and wisdom.

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@kevin2kelly YouTube: https://t.co/6HGuqrlnd0
Spotify: https://t.co/9MndaZ0rpa

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This talk rewired my idea of enough.
I sat down with Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly).

They’re a Wired cofounder and wrote 68 short life essays.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Deadlines > perfection
• There is no “them”
• Wealth and time

We go deeper in the episode.
Full episode in pin. #KevinKelly

00:00 Deadlines, perfection and difference
03:12 Extraordinary claims and real evidence
08:45 Navigating media, science and uncertainty
16:24 “There is no them” and real agency
24:58 History, progress and realistic optimism
31:40 Why today is the best day to create
38:05 Wealth as time, not just money
44:30 Gratitude practices that actually stick
49:10 Your purpose as mastering something

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@chucknicecomic YouTube: https://t.co/0TeJHN5GsD
Spotify: https://t.co/6o5jCVUUmC

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Ego death or wake-up call?

I sat down with Chuck Nice (@chucknicecomic).
They’re a stand-up who leans hard into science and faith.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Ego death on aya
• You as stardust
• Religion vs power

We dive deeper later in the episode.
Full episode in pin. #psychedelics

00:00 Ego death is terrifying, here’s why
00:41 Balancing health, hustle and happiness
01:25 Comedians, bipolar and hidden mental health struggles
03:35 ADHD, meds and managing a “bucking bronco” brain
08:19 Inside his week-long ayahuasca ceremony
11:30 Cosmic perspective: you are literally made of stardust
18:34 Religion vs government and why one scares him more
34:14 Why more “stuff” makes you less happy
45:57 Billionaires, tax and the American dream myth
57:08 The Tahiti fisherman and why retirement is a trap
1:04:00 How his views on homosexuality and faith flipped
1:08:13 Before the Big Bang and why we’re here

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@chucknicecomic YouTube: https://t.co/BZ0OP0wvf6
Spotify: https://t.co/CsAiV1Rhrp

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I never knew a standing ovation could create this much fear

Rapid-fire with Chuck Nice (@chucknicecomic):

• The gig so bad the crowd applauded his retirement
• The advice Jay Leno gave him that changed everything
We unpack the full story at 06:51.

Full episode in pin. #thatonetimepodcast #adammetwally #podcast

00:00 Worst heckle ever
02:11 Candyland disaster
04:34 Why he never chases “elite”
06:51 First TV standing ovation
09:14 Strip-club redemption
11:34 Why he wants to be the dumbest in the room
14:02 Jay Leno’s advice
16:28 The kindness that shaped his career
18:52 Star aura moments

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I sat down with Eric Jeng to discuss 3 tips on how to talk to strangers and create the perfect first impression

Catch the full episode via the link in the description! ⬇️

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I sat down with Eric Jeng to discuss how our parents shape 70-80% of our emotional wellbeing

Catch the full episode via the link in the description! ⬇️

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YouTube: https://t.co/STKthh1jHv
Spotify: https://t.co/GiSjUoVENJ

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Posture isn’t it.

I sat down with Dr Andy Fata-Chan.

They’re NYC physio helping runners and desk workers move pain-free.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• 8k steps > posture
• 3-step test
• 20‑min kettlebell EMOM

We dive deeper later in the episode.

Full episode in pin. #Posture

00:00 Understanding Pain and Posture
04:45 The Role of Movement in Health
10:03 Daily Routines for Optimal Health
14:50 The Importance of Listening to Patient Stories
20:01 Ergonomics and Workstation Setup
24:48 Holistic Approaches to Health and Recovery
29:24 Nutrition for Endurance Training
31:15 The Body as an Ecosystem
33:10 Strength Training and Mobility
35:00 Evaluating Exercise Programs
39:20 The Impact of Sitting
41:26 Posture and Pain Management
43:48 Life Philosophies and Personal Growth

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If you've ever heard of the tech magazine @WIRED or the concept of a thousand true fans, this week I'm interviewing the man who both co-founded WIRED and came up with the concept... @kevin2kelly .

As a fan of his blog, I was over the Moon when he agreed.

I found his email online and then I reached out using a template I've dialed in over the last two years to land some massive guests, and after a couple of follow ups, his team said yes.

I've been researching and thinking about what I'll ask him all week.

We're here to make the best podcast possible by hiring out the studio space even though it's an online episode.

So, what would you like me to ask him?

cc: @ThatOneTimePC

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YouTube: https://t.co/OA6rGRR0bV
Spotify: https://t.co/op7gmhNi41

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I quit posture hacks. This works.

Rapid-fire with Dr Andy Fata-Chan:
• 8k steps, 2× lifts, 150–300 min.
• My micro-breaks: 5 pull-ups; 20 push-ups.

We unpack the full story at 09:26.
Full episode in pin. #thatonetimepodcast #adammetwally #podcast

00:00 Posture hack
02:20 Micro-breaks
03:10 Posture ≠ pain
04:40 Book: Naval’s Almanac
06:00 Therapy ROI
07:04 Famous contact
09:26 VaynerMedia serendipity

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Last night I came across a @BusinessInsider article talking about my podcast.

I thought I was seeing things because I used to read business insider every day when I was 18 and trying to wrap my head around business and entrepreneurship.

The podcast game is a tough business, it's slow and it takes a lot of grit to build an audience and is akin to creating into an abyss 99% of the time.

So moments like this remind me that I'm on the right path and actually creating something that people like to listen to and genuinely find value in, which inspires me (somewhat irrationally) push forward!

cc: @ThatOneTimePC

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@charlene_gisele YouTube: https://t.co/iZf9bgd3tH
Spotify: https://t.co/0yeL5cps56

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Work addiction nearly killed me

I sat down with Charlene Gisele (@charlene_gisele).

They’re ex Big Law; now a burnout coach and therapist.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
• 110h≠elite
• Trauma→work addiction
• Boundaries that stick

We dive deeper later in the episode.
Full episode in pin. #burnout #law

00:00 The Addiction to Work: A Personal Journey
02:38 Understanding Work Addiction and Its Roots
05:50 The Psychological Impact of Work Addiction
08:28 Burnout: The Consequences of Overworking
11:08 Finding Balance: Strategies for Sustainable Success
14:13 The Role of Relationships in Work Addiction
16:32 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries
19:37 Redefining Success: Ambition Without Burnout
22:18 The Journey to Recovery and Self-Discovery
24:52 Embracing Change: Lessons Learned Over a Decade
27:29 The Future: Balancing Motherhood and Career
30:11 Final Thoughts: Living Well for Future Generations

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@charlene_gisele YouTube: https://t.co/CyW0ndC0fO
Spotify: https://t.co/y38HgawKxa

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Burnout isn’t about stress - it’s about recovery.

Rapid-fire with Charlene Gisele (@charlene_gisele):
• The 2 M’s that saved her sleep and sanity
• The story of a lawyer who died from burnout

We unpack the full story at 4:45.
Full episode in pin. #thatonetimepodcast #adammetwally #podcast

00:00 Intro
00:35 Best burnout prevention method
00:58 Worst prevention method
01:15 Weirdest method: faith
01:40 Biggest myth: stress
01:50 Truth: recovery
02:10 Stress + recovery = growth
02:30 Two M’s: movement + meditation
03:30 Best advice: align life + work values
04:10 Nicest thing done for her
04:45 Craziest story: lawyer dies from burnout
06:00 Why Charlène changed her life