{"podcast":{"title":"Lives Well Lived","slug":"lives-well-lived-6893855","podcast_index_feed_id":6893855,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6628460c6b51e80012b834c2","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/lives-well-lived","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6628460c6b51e80012b834c2/1770246658719-8207a900-aaaf-46e8-9f7f-c924c3e372fb.jpeg","author":"Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek","episode_count":82,"summary":"Lives Well Lived is hosted by Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek. Episodes consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. Some of these guests will be well-known figures, but others who are doing extraordinary things will be unfamiliar to almost all of our listeners. The conversations will often cover ground that involves ethics, how to live well, and how to make a positive difference in the world. It will inspire and empower its audience to change their own lives for the better. Executive Producer - Rachel Barrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lives-well-lived-6893855"},"episode":{"title":"PAUL SIMON: life beyond the sound of silence","slug":"paul-simon-life-beyond-the-sound-of-silence","published_at":"2025-12-11T05:44:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lives-well-lived-6893855/paul-simon-life-beyond-the-sound-of-silence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lives-well-lived-6893855","url":"https://shows.acast.com/lives-well-lived/episodes/paul-simon-beyond-the-sound-of-silence","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6628460c6b51e80012b834c2/e/6938dd71e521382d95a3a708/media.mp3","summary":"Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter and one of the most influential figures in modern music, with songs like The Sound of Silence , Mrs. Robinson , and Bridge Over Troubled Water, Paul is known for his intricate songwriting, poetic lyricism, and music that explores spirituality, memory, and the human condition. Paul shares insights into his legendary songwriting career, focusing on his iconic song 'The Sound of Silence,' written at age 21. Simon reflects on his creative process, the evolution of his music over decades, his 33-minute piece 'Seven Psalms,' and the nature of musical inspiration. He contemplates his legacy, personal happiness, and the influence of other musicians on his life. This episode is sponsored by GiveWell . You can have your donation matched up to $100 before the end of the year! (or as long as matching funds last) go to givewell.org to donate or find out more. Enter LIVES WELL LIVED at the checkout! Listen to NPR Saving Lives with Fewer Dollars and learn more about GiveWell Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Thanks to our volunteer researcher Chris van Ryn! And special thanks to Suzi Jamil! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Paul Simon is an American singer-songwriter and one of the most influential figures in modern music, with songs like The Sound of Silence , Mrs. Robinson…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4508,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lives-well-lived-6893855/episodes/paul-simon-life-beyond-the-sound-of-silence/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lives-well-lived-6893855/paul-simon-life-beyond-the-sound-of-silence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}