HawkeTalk
Hosted by Erik Hirsch · 2 decoded episodes · newest Oct 8, 2026
<p>No one decides to wake up one day, walk across Antarctica, or leave their bohemian parents and join the Navy Seals. Or any number of crazy, amazing things that people do. These aren’t the dreams most kids have. And yet, fascinating people have done them. How? Why? </p><br><p>HawkeTalk is a podcast all about the origin stories of the most interesting people in the world. Today, you know our guests are famous athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs, but there’s so much more to the story. How did they navigate upbringings that seem so far from what they eventually became? What pivotal moments steered them in a new and fascinating direction forever? </p><br><p>Buckle up: Everyone loves a good origin story. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Episodes 2
- Oct 8, 2026 · 45 minPrenuvo’s founder bets MRI can make prevention practicalAndrew Lacy’s path from technology startups to preventive healthcare raises a central question: can better screening change how people manage risk before symptoms appear?
- Sep 24, 2026 · 31 minJordyn Wieber turns Olympic heartbreak into a coaching philosophyWieber’s story connects elite athletic pressure, an Olympic disappointment, and the harder work of helping young athletes grow beyond winning.