The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes was a professional athlete whose career ended with a wrist injury, and he spent a stretch sleeping on his sister's couch trying to figure out what came next. That chapter of his life led to a New York Times bestselling book and this podcast, which has now passed 2,000 episodes and become one of the bigger interview shows in the personal development space. The guest list is genuinely impressive. Rainn Wilson talking about the hidden costs of success. Dr. Wendy Suzuki explaining how to turn anxiety into a strength. Dr. Mariel Buque on how generational trauma shapes behavior you do not even realize you have inherited. Lewis brings an athlete's energy to these conversations -- he is enthusiastic, asks direct questions, and keeps things moving. The tone lands somewhere between a locker room pep talk and a therapy session, which works more often than you might expect. Episodes come out twice a week and range from 40 minutes to over an hour. The 4.8-star rating from over 20,000 reviews makes it one of the highest-rated podcasts in the category. Some longtime listeners note that the ad breaks have multiplied over the years, and there is an occasional rerun mixed in without clear labeling. But the sheer volume and variety of conversations means there is almost certainly an episode that speaks to whatever you are dealing with right now. Lewis also does solo reflection episodes that show a more vulnerable, introspective side compared to the big guest interviews.