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Airplane Mode

GQ

We’re all looking to live smarter in a world that won't slow down. So take a deep breath, and listen to Airplane Mode. Each week, host Clay Skipper interviews the most thoughtful people we know—business geniuses, writers, fashion designers, comedians, pro athletes, artists, and beyond—and steals their secrets to creativity, success, surviving tech, and staying sane. Brought to you by GQ.

We’re all looking to live smarter in a world that won't slow down. So take a deep breath, and listen to Airplane Mode. Each week, host Clay Skipper interviews the most thoughtful people we know—business geniuses, writers, fashion designers, comedians, pro athletes, artists, and beyond—and steals their secrets to creativity, success, surviving tech, and staying sane. Brought to you by GQ.

13hr 19min
Thumbnail for "Director Bing Liu on Why Everyone Keeps Ghosting One Another [Ep. 6]".
A conversation on ghosting, Millennial love, and the secret to being more honest with your partner.
June 24, 201922min 1sec
Thumbnail for "From WIRED Politics Lab: How Election Deniers Are Weaponizing Tech To Disrupt November".
April 11, 202414min 28sec
Thumbnail for "Superstar Whisperer Steve Stoute on Making it Big and the Power of "Outrageous" Work Ethic [Ep. 20]".
As a longtime music and advertising executive, Steve Stoute has spent a career working creatively alongside some of the biggest names in sports, music, and business. Here, he shares what he learned about confidence and relentless work ethic from Beyonce, Kobe Bryant, and Jimmy Iovine, among others.
March 17, 202033min 56sec
Thumbnail for "How to Bet on Yourself with Shea Serrano, Teacher Turned Best-Selling Author [Ep. 19]".
How to Bet on Yourself with Shea Serrano, Teacher Turned Best-Selling Author [Ep. 19]
March 10, 202045min 24sec
Thumbnail for "Confidence Lessons from a Stand-Up Comic with Joel Kim Booster [Ep. 18]".
Confidence Lessons from a Stand-Up Comic with Joel Kim Booster [Ep. 18]
March 3, 202041min 26sec
Thumbnail for "The Tool that Helps High Performance Athletes Unlock Mastery and Confidence [Ep. 17]".
The Tool that Helps High Performance Athletes Unlock Mastery and Confidence [Ep. 17]
February 25, 202046min 13sec
Thumbnail for "The "Queen of Pain" and Ultra Endurance Athlete Rebecca Rusch on the Power of Pessimism [Ep. 16]".
The "Queen of Pain" and Ultra Endurance Athlete Rebecca Rusch on the Power of Pessimism [Ep. 16]
February 18, 202051min 29sec
Thumbnail for "How to Overcome Insecurity, According to Hollywood’s Favorite Therapist [Ep. 15]".
Dr. Barry Michels has spent decades helping his clients in the entertainment industry overcome self-doubt. Drawing on his experience as a psychotherapist, he shares the tools he uses to help Hollywood's A-listers beat that insecurity, find their confidence, and unlock their potential.
February 11, 202056min 17sec
Thumbnail for "Musician Lauv on How to Quiet the Negative Voices and Embrace Success [Ep. 14]".
Musician Lauv on How to Quiet the Negative Voices and Embrace Success [Ep. 14]
February 4, 202022min 55sec
Thumbnail for "NBA Sharpshooter J.J. Redick on Keeping Your Confidence Under Pressure [Ep. 13]".
After years of taking thousands of clutch and difficult shots, NBA sharpshooter J.J. Redick shares some secrets on never psyching yourself out, and staying confident under immense pressure or through any slump.
January 28, 202045min 12sec
Thumbnail for "A Master Cave Diver's Secret to Overcoming Fear and Panic [Ep. 12]".
Jill Heinerth has spent more than 30 years scuba diving underneath glaciers and into dark caves, learning to navigate unexpected underwater chaos and returning with some lessons that’ll help you live more confidently on dry land.
January 21, 202047min 44sec
Thumbnail for "Jalen Rose on How He Developed "Irrational Confidence" [Ep. 11]".
The ESPN host and retired hooper talks to Clay Skipper about how he's always maintained his self-trust, leaving behind NBA money, and his biggest regret after that 1993 NCAA championship loss.
January 14, 202030min 21sec
Thumbnail for "Season 2 Trailer: It's All About Confidence".
Airplane Mode is coming back for another season, with 10 episodes all about confidence: how to get it, how to keep it, and what to do if you lose it.
January 7, 20201min 43sec
Thumbnail for "Chuck Klosterman on How to Handle Criticism [Ep. 10]".
Chuck Klosterman on How to Handle Criticism [Ep. 10]
July 29, 201933min 19sec
Thumbnail for "Dr. BJ Miller on What Death Can Teach You About Living a Freer Life [Ep. 9]".
The co-author of 'A Beginner's Guide to the End" has found value—and inspiration—in confronting grief and death.
July 22, 201941min 35sec
Thumbnail for "A$AP Ferg on Protecting His Mental Health and the Dangers of Fame [Ep. 8]".
The rapper opens up about therapy, A$AP Yams' death, re-thinking mental health, and more.
July 15, 201928min 37sec
Thumbnail for "Author Mark Manson on the Difficulties of Success [Ep. 7]".
The man behind 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' explains the difficulty of doing great work...and then doing it all again.
July 1, 201939min 8sec
Thumbnail for "Dealing With Anxiety, Shrooms, and Self-Trust with the Creator of 'Bojack Horseman' [Ep. 5]".
A deep, funny convo filled with thoughtful advice from Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
June 17, 201938min 46sec
Thumbnail for "Steven Johnson on Making Long-Term Decisions You Won't Regret [Ep. 4]".
Professional de-mystifier Steven Johnson explains the science behind smarter choices.
June 10, 201938min 20sec
Thumbnail for "Pete Holmes on "Having Sex With Everything That Is" [Ep. 3]".
Comedian Pete Holmes has some advice for finding joy in life...and Knicks games.
June 3, 201940min 42sec
Thumbnail for "Aminatou Sow on How to Build a Personal Brand Without Being a D**k [Ep. 2]".
Influencer-for-good Aminatou Sow on how to be your best self where it matters most: the Internet
May 28, 201930min 31sec
Thumbnail for "Annie Duke on How to Benefit From Being Wrong [Ep.1]".
Former pro poker player and author Annie Duke on how being wrong can be good for you.
May 20, 201948min 9sec
Thumbnail for "Airplane Mode: The Trailer".
GQ's new podcast all about stealing the secrets to living smarter, from the people who've (sorta) figured it out.
May 6, 20191min 13sec

Director Bing Liu on Why Everyone Keeps Ghosting One Another [Ep. 6]

Thumbnail for "Director Bing Liu on Why Everyone Keeps Ghosting One Another [Ep. 6]".
June 24, 201922min 1sec

With his Oscar-nominated documentary “Minding the Gap,” director Bing Liu proved himself a talent at deftly unpacking emotionally complex topics (in that case, three young skateboarders navigating the trauma left by domestic abuse). For his next project, the 30-year-old is tackling Millennial love. So when Clay asked him how we got to the point where we’re all ghosting each other, Liu had plenty of thoughts. In particular, how we can end ghosting, why he believes most relationships fail, and the secret to being more honest with your partner.

Follow: Bing Liu, @BingLiu89; Clay Skipper, @SkipperClay