Not Dead Yet
Ricochet
We’re all dying, but some of us have been brought face to face with that reality. Reflecting on this certainty is part of a life well lived. However long we’ve got, it’s up to each of us to redeem the time. In this new podcast, hosts Ben Sasse and Chris Stirewalt talk with their guests about lives lived with gratitude, grit, and joy.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 57min
Conan O'Brien
Conan O’Brien, comedian and longtime late-night figure, chats about why comedy felt like a dopamine rush and how family shaped his impulse to perform. He reflects on reinvention, empathy as a comic tool, making guests comfortable, and stepping into dramatic roles. Short, funny, and unexpectedly sincere.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 3min
Al Michaels
Al Michaels, legendary play-by-play broadcaster who called the 1980 Miracle on Ice, shares memories from Brooklyn to national television. He revisits the Lake Placid game and his famous line. He explains the craft of calling different sports, chemistry with partners, and why understated drama beats shouting.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 23min
Introduction
Two friends confront mortality and explain why now is the moment to start talking about redeeming time. They discuss perfectionism and procrastination finally giving way to action. One shares how a cancer diagnosis accelerated plans and reshaped family priorities. Conversations aim to capture lessons and questions for their children.
