Jessi Klein, executive producer and writer of 'Inside Amy Schumer,' discusses the long road to comedy success.

Dave Ramsey, one of the most successful radio hosts on earth, on how he turned his life around. And how we all can.

Lydia Loveless, country-music rebel and songwriter extraordinaire, on why she writes 'em so close to the bone.

Vanessa Selbst, the winningest female poker player in history, on reading people, making good decisions at the table, and why poker matters.

Tony Robbins on why he wrote his new no. 1 best-selling book, 'Money: Master the Game,' and how we can prime ourselves to win.

Cary Elwes, star of 'The Princess Bride' on what it feels like to be a part of cinema history.

Phil Hellmuth, the most famous poker player in the world, on why winning all those WSOP bracelets is still important to him and why he has become a people person.

Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC hit show 'The Profit,' on his secrets to making good decisions and why it's easier for him to give than to receive.

Tony Gilroy, writer/director of 'Michael Clayton' and the 'Bourne' movies, on why and how he does his thing.

Michael Rapaport, actor and filmmaker, on confidence, insecurity, getting expelled, and his ESPN 30 for 30, 'When the Garden Was Eden.'

Alex Blumberg, "Planet Money" cofounder, former producer at "This American Life," and current host of the podcast StartUp, on managing the fear of chasing your dreams.

Seth Godin - thought leader, Internet guru, best-selling author - on how he found his mission.

Eddie Trunk, host of 'That Metal Show,' on why rock and roll still matters so much to him, and the pros and cons of living out your high school dream life.

Lawrence Block, author of 'A Walk Among The Tombstones' and other classic crime novels, talks about the grit required to succeed at writing, running, and distance walking.

Gilbert Gottfried, the Miles Davis of comedy, on what's funny and what's not. Plus an update from Gary Gulman.

Ray Liotta, legendary star of 'Goodfellas,' talks openly about acting, his movies, and why he does what he does.

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz on their new album, songwriting, and the meaning of California.

Jon Lovett was a White House speechwriter while in his mid-twenties. Now 30, he creates TV shows. He talks about that ride, proximity to power, and why he does what he does.

'SNL' star Taran Killam and Brian Koppelman talk about life on the show, how to get a sketch on the air, and how to stay sane in showbiz.

Comedian/storyteller/filmmaker Mike Birbiglia on finding his creative groove, the importance of being on time, and why he loves movies.

Craig Mazin, who wrote 'The Hangover Part II' and 'Identity Thief' and hosts Scriptnotes, on dealing with success and failure in Hollywood.

Hank Steinberg tells how he went from a guy who wanted to make indie films to one of the biggest names in TV.

Tim Ferriss, life hacker and author of 'The 4-Hour Body,' shares his expertise and thought process with Brian.

Filmmaker Jake Kasdan ('Sex Tape,' 'Bad Teacher') on directing 'Freaks and Geeks,' his love of comedy, and connecting to the legacy of his legendary father, Lawrence Kasdan.

Academy Award nominee Richard LaGravenese on why he writes, how he writes, and why he still doesn't feel like a real writer.