The guest list

Figuring Out podcast guests

Every guest who has sat across from Raj Shamani on Figuring Out, with the episode number, the subject of the conversation and a link to the full summary, takeaways and video.

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What the guests have in common

Figuring Out books guests for operating experience, not audience size. The people who appear on the show have usually run something difficult — a team, a company, a career in public — and can describe the decisions behind it in specifics rather than slogans.

That is why the guest list mixes categories that rarely share a stage: cricketers next to D2C founders, film actors next to investors, policy figures next to educators. The through-line is the question Raj keeps asking — how did this actually work, step by step.

If you want to appear on the show, the Be a Guest page explains what a strong pitch looks like. For the businesses behind the show, see Raj Shamani's business and House of X.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the biggest guests on the Figuring Out podcast?

Figuring Out has hosted cricketers, film actors, founders, investors and public figures. The full guest list on this page is generated from the published episode archive, so it always reflects the latest releases.

How does Raj Shamani choose podcast guests?

Guests are chosen for firsthand operating experience rather than follower count — people who have actually built, led or lived through the subject being discussed. Anyone can pitch through the Be a Guest page.

How can I be a guest on Figuring Out?

You can pitch yourself through the Be a Guest page on this site. The strongest pitches include a specific topic, a concrete story only you can tell, and evidence of the work behind it.

Where can I watch Figuring Out episodes?

Full episodes are on YouTube, with audio versions on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Every episode page here embeds the video alongside a summary, key takeaways and transcript highlights.

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