Curious Goat

About Curious Goat

Curiosity is a key component of creativity, learning, discovery, and exploration, but do we really know the nature of curiosity or how to grow a curious mindset? Join Matt Karlsven, PhD, as he digs into the black box of curiosity, what it looks like in the wild, and why it is a crucial skill to sharpen in the modern world. If you want to re-ignite your sense of wonder, this podcast is worth a listen. Get the book, Explore: The Art of Cultivating Curiosity, by Matt Karlsven on Amazon, tinyurl.com/4rbccuds Follow us on Instagram @ExploreGoat and ExploreGoat.com for more curiosity projects.

Publisher

Matt Karlsven

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Dec 2022

Latest episode

22 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Episode 10: What if I SMASH IT?

   Twelve-year-old AUSTIN discusses his tech empire origins, which began with smashing a computer, and how he nurtures his curiosity through collecting retro machines, modding iPods, and learning to code in this interview episode.

2. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Episode 9: Season 2 is GO!

   The Curious Goat podcast launches Season 2, focusing on nurturing curiosity in children to empower them as future world-changers.

3. 

   1 Jun 2023

   Episode 8: Embrace the rabbit hole

   Journalist Nicolle Okoren discusses her experiences reporting on corruption and other unusual stories, revealing how childhood experiences and cultivated skills fuel her curiosity in this interview.

4. 

   18 May 2023

   Episode 7: What is the Explore Mindset?

   Matt Karlsven, PhD, elucidates the Explore Mindset through relatable anecdotes, revealing its three key components in this interview.

5. 

   17 Mar 2023

   Episode 6: Does the tech world need more curiosity?

   Senior Software Engineer Alex Morrise shares how curiosity shaped his tech career, emphasizing its crucial role and need for promotion within the industry in this interview.

6. 

   10 Feb 2023

   Episode 5: What is Curiosity?

   Matt Karlsven, PhD, defines curiosity and its varying degrees of engagement, advocating for a balanced approach to passion and cultivating an exploratory mindset, in this episode.

7. 

   26 Jan 2023

   Episode 4: What's a Good Question?

   Sue Gong shares her expertise on the art of asking good questions, drawing from her dissertation research on question-asking in a university setting in an interview.

8. 

   20 Jan 2023

   Episode 3: Chaos on the Bus

   Host Matt Karlsven explores the chaotic public transportation system of Lima, Peru, and shares six principles for mastering chaos in unfamiliar environments.

9. 

   3 Jan 2023

   Episode 2: What Do Butterfly Eggs Look Like?

   Civil engineer Luke Rowley discusses how childhood curiosity sparked his passion for monarch butterflies, emphasizing challenging limiting beliefs and prioritizing passions, in an interview with Matt Karlsven.

10. 

    31 Dec 2022

    Episode 1: Welcome to the Curious Goat Podcast

    Host Matt Karlsven PhD introduces the Curious Goat podcast, exploring the power and purpose of curiosity, and how individuals can cultivate a curious mindset in their own lives.

Who has been a guest on Curious Goat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• AUSTIN
• Nicolle Okoren
• Alex Morrise
• Sue Gong
• Luke Rowley

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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