{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":324,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T16:19:48.696188+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"The $50M Secret will.i.am Hid From Black Eyed Peas Fans","slug":"the-50m-secret-will-i-am-hid-from-black-eyed-peas-fans","published_at":"2026-07-18T11:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/the-50m-secret-will-i-am-hid-from-black-eyed-peas-fans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6086462602.mp3?updated=1776258227","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6086462602.mp3?updated=1776258227","summary":"Here's what happens when a global superstar admits the thing most people spend their lives hiding. Will.i.am just revealed his decades-long battle with ADHD and depression, and honestly? It changes everything we think we know about creative genius. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down why the most successful artists might actually be the most vulnerable ones. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 60-70% of adults with ADHD also battle depression (and how Will.i.am turned this into fuel) • The hidden connection between hyperactivity and creative breakthroughs that most people never see • How the music industry's mental health crisis is actually creating better art • Why successful people with ADHD often go undiagnosed for years (their wins mask the internal chaos) 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who wants to understand how our biggest struggles can become our greatest strengths. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells reveals Will.i.am's $50M secret [01:45] The ADHD-depression connection nobody talks about [04:15] How hyperactive energy actually fuels multiple creative projects [06:30] Why the music industry breeds mental health challenges [08:45] The undiagnosed genius problem in successful adults [10:30] Key takeaways you can use today 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: ADHD, depression, creativity, mental health, will.i.am Find all episodes at First Principles ---- Keywords: logical reasoning, relationship psychology, business fundamentals, mental health celebrities, career advice, philosophy business, personal development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Here's what happens when a global superstar admits the thing most people spend their lives hiding. Will.i.am just revealed his decades-long battle with AD…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1132,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-principles-7708985/episodes/the-50m-secret-will-i-am-hid-from-black-eyed-peas-fans/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/the-50m-secret-will-i-am-hid-from-black-eyed-peas-fans.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}