The Tim Ferriss Show was launched in 2014.[2] It features weekly interviews with successful people who share how they've achieved success in their profession.[3] After the initial failure of his TV series and the stress of trying to get his recently published book distributed, Ferriss decided to start the podcast as a side project.[2][4]
In 2016, the show reached 70 million downloads.[5] According to the Journal of Business Communication, the show reached about one billion downloads in 2024.[6]
Format
The Tim Ferriss Show features long-form interviews of a variety of guests.[7][8]
Ferriss asks questions designed to explore the everyday routines of high-achieving performers[3] in order to understand the methods behind their accomplishments.[9][10][11]
Reception
Ferriss has been described as the "Oprah of Audio" for his podcast.[12] The term "Tim Ferriss Effect" has been used to explain how a product mention on the podcast can increase sales.[13]
In 2016, the Wall Street Journal included The Tim Ferriss Show as one of the Best Podcasts for Self-Improvement.[3]
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