The world's best athletes push relentlessly to be physically and mentally stronger than their competition—and this podcast is about the lessons they learn while winning (and losing). Lessons, it turns out, you don't have to be a world-class athlete to benefit from. Hosted by GQ writer Clay Skipper, season 1 of Smarter Better Faster Stronger gets real with six Tokyo-bound Olympians who've pushed through everything—self-doubt, depression, fear, unexpected success, and beyond—in the quest for a gold medal.
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down at the GQ offices with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, for a candid conversation on grief, family, and public life.
Prince Harry reflects openly on processing the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, the ongoing work of repairing family relationships, and the decision to relocate his family to the UK to give his children a new perspective. Addressing his choice to speak out about his personal life despite intense public scrutiny, Prince Harry emphasizes the strength found in openness: "Being vulnerable is not weakness; it is strength".
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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13 Oct 2026
From One More Question: Ethan Hawke
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with Ethan Hawke to discuss his starring role in Sterlin Harjo’s FX series The Lowdown.
Hawke reflects candidly on navigating fame from his days as a 1990s generational icon in films like Reality Bites and Before Sunrise to managing a relentless, multi-decade creative output. Facing the reality of his own career trajectory, Hawke offers a grounded perspective on the intersection of his personal life, artistic drive, and the pursuit of meaningful work, admitting: "I feel really lucky actually... I have a certain level of fame that is very pleasing to me... I'm getting to work with really talented people and I really can go to the grocery store".
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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6 Oct 2026
From One More Question: Ben Affleck
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down at Artists Equity headquarters with director, actor, and producer Ben Affleck to discuss his film Animals.
Affleck offers an unfiltered look at navigating public scrutiny, balancing parenthood with a demanding Hollywood schedule, and his efforts to reshape industry compensation through his production venture with Matt Damon. Addressing the gap between public perception and his internal reality, Affleck candidly reflects on his reputation as a "tarnished leading man," noting: "That's kind of who we all are, right? That's the point... I think that's much more interesting from a filmmaking point of view."
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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29 Sept 2026
From One More Question: Kyle MacLachlan
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with cult icon Kyle MacLachlan to chart the surreal highs and lows of his four-decade career following the release of his memoir, Fictional Selves.
MacLachlan traces his unusual trajectory from an unknown theatre actor in Seattle directly to starring in David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation of Dune, through Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, to becoming an ensemble anchor in shows like Sex and the City, Desperate Housewives, and Fallout. Reflecting on his special bond with the legendary director, MacLachlan recalls Lynch's total devotion to the artistic process: "David was someone who created something every day. He got up and he made something... there was no material or medium that he wouldn't create with."
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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22 Sept 2026
From One More Question: Mahershala Ali
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali for a deeply personal window into the realities of fame, artistic frustration, and navigating modern Hollywood. Ali candidly addresses the intense transition after his Academy Award wins, reflecting on the challenges of staying true to his creative instincts in an industry where he often still feels misunderstood.
The conversation takes an intimate turn as Ali opens up about the weight of fatherhood and balancing his career with family. He also addresses the high-profile delays behind Marvel's Blade—the project that never came to fruition—and how that detour ultimately led him to star in Bassam Tariq’s original action-drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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15 Sept 2026
From One More Question: Tom Cruise
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down on the Warner Bros. lot with Tom Cruise for a rare conversation about his career and his newest film, Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Cruise breaks down his approach to movie-making, his obsession with learning new skills, and why he continues to perform his own death-defying stunts. When Baron asks if he ever fears death, Cruise explains that fear is just part of the process, stating: "I'm not afraid to feel afraid. I know this is a leap, and let's take the jump—let's go" .
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One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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9 Sept 2026
From One More Question: Stavros Halkias
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In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with comedian, actor, and podcast host Stavros Halkias as he releases his Netflix special, Uncle Stav. Halkias candidly addresses his meteoric rise, navigating the chaos of modern fame, and his unexpected transitions from being a cult-favorite podcaster to an actor in Academy Award-nominated films.
Despite his reputation for unfiltered crowd work and chaotic comedy, Halkias reveals a surprisingly disciplined dedication to his craft, admitting: "My goals, creatively, are be able to be funny with anyone, relate to anyone, make anybody laugh... and keep improving". It’s a hilarious, surprisingly earnest look at a comedian wrestling with adult responsibilities, physical burnout, and the surreal reality of making it big.
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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1 Sept 2026
From One More Question: Jalen Hurts
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Over a game of pool at Philadelphia’s Fitler Club, host Zach Baron sits down with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to break through his famously unyielding stoicism. What emerges is a fascinating window into a mind processing high-stakes NFL pressure, as Hurts candidly addresses roster turnover, adjusting to his sixth offensive coordinator, and the trade of star receiver A.J. Brown.
The most compelling moment arrives when Baron presses him on his mindset, prompting Hurts to reveal a far deeper connection to defeat than victory: "I think naturally I choose the losses. I think that's what makes a winner... Before you can win, you've got to learn how not to lose" . It’s a rare, unflinching look at the emotional weight of elite leadership from a player who admits that even a Super Bowl run can leave a competitor feeling empty.
One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations.
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11 Apr 2024
From WIRED Politics Lab: How Election Deniers Are Weaponizing Tech To Disrupt November
Election deniers are mobilizing their supporters and rolling out new tech to disrupt the November election. These groups are already organizing on hyperlocal levels, and learning to monitor polling places, target election officials, and challenge voter rolls. And though their work was once fringe, its become mainstreamed in the Republican Party. Today on WIRED Politics Lab, we focus on what these groups are doing, and what this means for voters and the election workers already facing threats and harassment.
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29 Jul 2021
Breaking Through the “Pain Cave,” with Paralympian Cyclist Oksana Masters
Oksana Masters has competed in four different Paralympic sports—rowing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and cycling—and in every Paralympic Games, summer and winter, going back to 2012. She’s won eight medals along the way. So she knows a thing or two about pushing through pain. A double amputee above the knee, Oksana talks about how she found therapy in sports, the simple counting trick she uses when her self-talk starts going south, and why she approaches races as just another day of training.
22 Jul 2021
The Psychological Mindset that Helps Olympian Kyra Condie Conquer Impossible Climbs
Kyra Condie is preparing to compete in the first-ever Olympic climbing competition by sharpening a collection of tools that includes everything from opera playlists to visualization to something called the inverted U of optimal functioning. On this episode, she and sports psychologist Dr. Lindsay Shaw unpack how those things help Kyra conquer difficult climbs—and how you can make use of them in your own life.
15 Jul 2021
How to Push Yourself to the Edge, According to U.S. Marathoner Molly Seidel
U.S. distance runner Molly Seidel earned her trip to the Tokyo Summer Games when she finished second in the 2019 Olympic marathon trials—which was also the first marathon she’d ever run. On this episode, Molly talks about wanting to eat the other runners' lunch, how she ran on a broken pelvis for a year, embracing the feeling of being “a pot of water about to boil over," and the lessons that she and her trainer, Jon Green, have learned from training at peak discomfort.
8 Jul 2021
How to Maintain Your Cool, According to Olympic Fencer Daryl Homer
In fencing, it’s important to strike fast—but not quite as important as it is to strike true: to have a clear enough head see where your opponent’s baiting you, or what tricks your nerves might be playing on you. U.S. saber fencer Daryl Homer took home a silver medal from the 2016 Olympics because he was able to do just that. On this episode, he shares lessons from two decades of fencing about controlling emotions, the surprising freedom of admitting you’re scared, and other tips for self-mastery he’s bringing to his quest for a Tokyo gold.
1 Jul 2021
Battling Impostor Syndrome with Advice from Olympic Racewalker Tom Bosworth
WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicidal ideation.
After placing 6th at the 2016 Rio Olympics and later setting a world record by racewalking a mile in 5:31, Tom Bosworth experienced intense self-doubt and depression. On this episode, he talks about the special goal-setting strategy that helped him beat impostor syndrome—and make it to Tokyo this summer. Plus, a dive into the signature racewalking “hip wiggle."
24 Jun 2021
Carlin Isles, the World's Fastest Rugby Player, Makes Self Doubt Work in His Favor
Nine years ago, sprinter Carlin Isles stumbled across rugby on the internet and gave it a try. Today, he's the world's fastest rugby player, and the star of a U.S. squad headed to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. On this episode, Isles talks about running down school buses as a kid, ignoring the voice in your head that says you're not good enough, and pushing past your limits. And Isles's coach explains how the man can run so fast.
15 Jun 2021
Introducing Smarter Better Faster Stronger
The world's best athletes push relentlessly to be physically and mentally stronger than their competition—Smarter Better Faster Stronger, hosted by GQ writer Clay Skipper, is about the lessons they've learned to create a winning mindset. Lessons about overcoming doubt and fear, handling success, and pushing past comfort zones. You know: advice we could all use.
The first episode of Season 1 arrives June 24th. Subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts.
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