Where the podcast world has taken over from the perhaps more heavily researched and focused format of reading books, the Deeply Driven Podcast effectively and cleanly intertwines the two, meaning listeners get the true depths and details of historical entrepreneurs and businesses, as expressed in books, relayed by a calm, confident host, and an avid learner with a passion for reading.
Presenting a multitude of stories of both infamous and lesser known founders and entrepreneurs, the Deeply Driven podcast notes episodes at over an hour each, and proceeds to dive into the backgrounds, lessons, and building blocks that brought us figures like John D. Rockefeller, Jim Casey, Harry Snyder, Arthur Guinness, and Elon Musk.
What’s refreshing about this approach is that it’s not simply an overflow of the host’s opinions on these leaders, nor an empty discussion purely designed to entertain, it’s a direct exploration of the information presented in the entrepreneur’s own books or biographies, and that detail is incredibly unique, helping bridge the gap between the somewhat time consuming nature of reading and the more on-the-go accessibility of an audio podcast.
The John D. Rockefeller episode is a fascinating place to begin if you’re interested in the story of The Titan of Titans Who Reshaped American Capitalism. Larry’s voice is engaging, honest and easy to listen to, and the episode gets straight into the information, the story, the details, and the often unexpected and insightful facts and titbits that helped build one of American history’s most impactful entrepreneurs.
Another interesting episode is that covering Milton Hershey, the Father of Chocolate, Larry’s story-telling is second to none here, and this audio chapter is gripping, as we learn about the simple life beginnings and the subsequent massive empire of this confectionary pioneer. The episode is based around the book The Emperors of Chocolate, and Larry’s segments from it, and his discussion of it, as well as the subtle twists of personality, are captivating and informative to listen to.
Blending a genuinely inquisitive and curious interest in history and entrepreneurial journeys, the Deeply Driven Podcast is a welcomed dose of relaxing educational content, which makes for an ideal accompaniment to your admin day, commute, long-run, or even a chilled evening at home. The nostalgic radio format of a single and intimately recorded voice, with no flashy theme tunes and no filler to spoil the mood, is enthralling, and the potential to learn and be inspired is second to none.
New episodes appear fortnightly, and so far the Deeply Driven Podcast has taken on the likes of the mighty Henry Ford, Ed Thorp, Wall Street’s Jay Gould, and even Sam Zemurrary: The Banana King, as well as plenty more historical entrepreneurs.
For fans of biographies, autobiographies, audio books and entrepreneurial success – the Deeply Driven Podcast provides a superb meeting point that’s a pleasure to lose yourself within. It’s a quietly compelling independent podcast, with invaluable threads weaving together a huge corner of business history, often from the lowest of lows, to the highest of highs.
