In this episode, we test Hamody Jasim author of The Terrorist Whisperer and discuss how to take a stand.

In this episode, we test Marta Cabrera from Knives Out, talk to state champion high school wrestling coach Gary Skop, and discuss how to win.

In this episode, we test Noelle Kringle from the film Noelle on Disney+, interview Seth Barnes, author of Kingdom Journeys: Rediscovering Pilgrimage, and talk about how taking risks can change your life.

In this episode, we test Anna and Elsa from Frozen 2, interview therapist Lynn Bunting, an expert on personality disorders, and talk about how to avoid drama in your relationships.

This week for Thanksgiving break, I'm sharing one of my favorite interviews. Jason Redman is a retired NAVY SEAL, a wounded warrior, and a New York Times bestselling author. His book, OVERCOME, comes out in just a few weeks and it’s so good. If you’ve ever had something HARD or traumatic happen to you and frozen or just not known how to get through it and start making progress in your life again, Jason’s message is for you. It’s really powerful and I think more people need to listen to it. So enjoy the episode and have a great week.

In this episode, we test Inspector Jean Guy Beauvoir from the Inspector Gamache series, interview Phil Blattenberger the film maker best known for the Vietnam War movie Point Man, and talk about how to fake it until you make it.

In this episode, we test Kya from Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, talk to Eric Hanson host of the TV Show Epic Trails, and discuss how to overcome shame.

In this episode, we test Joe Bunting, me, from my new book Crowdsourcing Paris, read a chapter from the book, and talk about how to grow.

In this episode, we test our first real life character, Ernest Hemingway from his memoir A Moveable Feast, have a conversation with writer Max Dubinsky about travel and adventure, and talk about how to be a better person.

In this episode, we test Napoleon from Animal Farm by George Orwell, interview James Victore designer and author of Feck Perfuction, and talk about how to find your voice.

In this episode, we test the characters from the show Blue Bloods, interview magician and author Nate Staniforth, and how to make it as an artist.

Kristina McMorris is best known as the author of SOLD ON A MONDAY, which spent 20 weeks on the NY Times bestsellers list. In this interview, we talk about how McMorris got interested in the great depression, the real photo that she based the novel on, and how characters, whether in books or life, can earn a happy ending. We also test Lydia Bennet from PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and talk about how to live a story with a happy ending.

Joanna Penn, also known as J.F. Penn, is the New York Times bestselling author of supernatural thriller novels and a leading voice in the indie publishing movement. In this interview we talk about travel, life and death, and how to get your dream job. We also examine Inspector Gamache from Louise Penny's murder mystery series.

What is your life's core message? The story that, if you look back at your life, you've been telling since you were a kid? In this special edition of Character Test, I share a speech I gave at a conference where I talk about my core message, Awe, and how I discovered it. We also examine Malorie Hayes and talk about the tension between creativity and the marketplace.

Rea Frey, author of the suspense novels NOT HER DAUGHTER and BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE, talks about learning from death row inmates, how to empathize with villains, and how to overcome trauma from sexual assault. We also examine Tyrion Lannister from GAME OF THRONES and how to outrun imposter syndrome.

Joshua Becker, bestselling author and leader of the minimalist movement, talks about how to find the purpose of your home, of each room in your house, and even the purpose of our lives, and how we can use our purpose to enhance our purpose not distract from it. We also examine Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon and talk about how to be a purpose driven minimalist.

Kevin J Anderson—the international bestselling novelist of books in the Dune series, Star Wars, Superman, X-Files, and more—talks about his love of hiking in the Colorado mountains while narrating novels, the importance of professionalism, and how to leave a legacy. We also examine Lorelai from The Gilmore Girls and talk about how to make it to the top.

My guest is Paul Angone, who worked for 10 years to publish one book, almost gave up, but didn't. His book 101 Secrets for Your 20s has now sold over 100,000 copies. We talk about fear, courage, and the art of the awkward wander. In the episode, we also test Miles Morales from Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, and talk about how to be courageous.

Derek Murphy, bestselling novelist and creativity guru, talks about his travel nomadic lifestyle, the importance of discipline for any artist or creative career, and how to create things people will love. We also examine Bilbo Baggins from THE HOBBIT and talk about how to find your artistic passion.

Marianne Richmond, best known as the author of the bestselling children's books IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE and BE BRAVE LITTLE ONE, talks about her traumatic childhood, how she has sold over 6 million copies of her books, and how she stays creative. We also examine Eleanor the protagonist of ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE by Gail Honeymoon, and talk about how to be creative.