Sender Radcliffe joins us today to talk about the exciting world of board games. We’ll cover some of his top picks for new gamers, why it entertains him to this very day, and the elements of a good game. Sender is a wealth of information, and he’s clearly thought about

In this episode of What Makes You Happy? we have the honor and pleasure of speaking with one Larry Josefovitz, a Jewish cantor and professor of classical music appreciation. Classical music is, generally speaking, understood to be more nuanced and pure than most other forms of music. It is something

In this week’s episode, we explore my newest hobby, ham radio. Featuring interviews with ham operators, a prepper, and a podcaster fascinated by hobbies (not me), we will dive in the deep end to discover what ham radio is all about. It may seem like an outdated technology from a

This week, I fell ill with a virus, and as I had planned on editing this week’s episode during that time, I decided to record a short episode to deliver quickly rather than throw together a less than optimal product. The question arose in my mind, “Can illness actually make

This week we’ve got a special crossover episode, starring Alex of Time For Your Hobby, which is a podcast about peculiar hobbies and pastimes. Much like our own show, What Makes You Happy?, Alex finds friends, neighbors and acquaintances with unusual hobbies and asks them about the specifics of their

We appreciate your feedback. Please let us know your thoughts using the feedback form. We all know we need to move more, but not very many of us have explored the ins and outs of exercise and fitness. In particular, we want to answer the question, “How does exercise make

Laura Freiman joins us today to help us get the most out of Valentine’s Day this year. She has deep insights into strengthening relationships, romantic gestures, emotional language, and the mistakes we inevitably make. It’s a short, informative episode. Don’t forget to leave some feedback using the form from the

The subject of this episode is cookies. Steven and Elana Perlin join us today to talk about Oreos specifically, and their enjoyment and reviewing process of these ubiquitous treats on their YouTube channel, the [sic.] “Oreo Taste Testers !” Ordinarily, What Makes You Happy? interviews professionals in very deep and

Amanda Corr joins us today to talk about dogs and dog training. Many of us attempt to train our own dogs at home, but can a mere hobbyist succeed? Dog training is no joke, and if improperly implemented, can lead to disastrous (and dangerous results). In today’s episode, we also

Antique coins are the subject of this week’s podcast episode, and we’re bringing on Kovi Winters a close personal friend of mine, and a thoroughly knowledgable numismatist. He specializes in American coins, but as is common among most collectors and history buffs in general, he knows a lot about a

Today we’re going to spend just a little time alone on the topics of solitude and vacations. Vacations are often lauded for their restorative effects, but similarly blamed for being more stressful than our day to day life, hence the popular quote, “I need a vacation from my vacation.” In

Ari Gunzburg joins us today as we discuss success, and how we can use our hobbies to be more successful. We’ll also be talking about how to instill good habits within ourselves, social media, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of other things. This show is a conversation format, and

Rabbi Pinchas Landis joins us on the show today to talk about belief systems. Can belief systems really make you happy? Is it limited to religion? Why do some people find comfort in a belief system they can rely on while others do not? Today we will discuss these questions

Today we’re sitting down with Dan Gisser of Advicoach to talk about the work/life balance, and more specifically, what can we all do to make work more fun? We’ll be discussing how short term changes differ from long term changes, and what our aims should really be. And most importantly,

Dr. Sholom Stern joins us today to give a solid definition and examination of what happiness exactly is. We’ll be discussing how it differs from person to person, as well as if it is even worth pursuing. How do we understand it to maximize it and why is it important.