Milton Friedman
Nobel Prize-winning economist who made the case for free markets and individual choice.
MOVING
FORWARD
WITH AIDEN DRAKE
01 / THE SHOW![Moving Forward Podcast logo]()
About
the Show
Moving Forward is a long-form podcast that covers a variety of different topics—generally with an underlying orientation to present information that can be used to better understand the world, and to contribute to the bettering of oneself.
Ultimately, to assist in our Moving Forward.
The stated goal is to have an enjoyable & interesting conversation, and to come away with well-produced social media content—long-form, & as many “virally formatted” clips as possible.
AN INVITATION.
You are invited to join Aiden for a long-form conversation on Moving Forward.
Most conversations are held remotely, allowing guests to join from anywhere.
If you are located in—or plan on being near—New York City, where the show is based, let our team know. We would love to explore recording in person.
02 / AIDEN DRAKE
About Aiden
Aiden Drake is not your average 24 year old.
He opted out of attending university because he was turned off by the state of the current education system, and because there was a knowing in him that called him to pursue his interests elsewhere.
Instead of attending watered down lectures & college parties, he trained Mixed Martial Arts at a world-class gym & listened to Milton Friedman & Jordan Peterson.
For years, he exposed himself to some of the best minds he could find, exploring topics ranging from regenerative agriculture to psychology, and from economics & history to comedy.
Now, he is interested in one thing: becoming a good interviewer.
That is his goal with Moving Forward—to explore a variety of topics through conversations with interesting people.
And, hopefully, to have one of those conversations with you.
03 / INTERESTS
Some of Aiden’s
Interests
DANCE
Now in his free time Aiden seriously trains a dance style referred to as Bachata, an improvised partner work dance. He practices nearly 7 days a week.
MARTIAL ARTS
What began as an unserious introduction to martial arts early as a child eventually became a serious pursuit at age 17. Since then, Aiden has trained alongside elite fighters & fight teams, including Gracie Technics and the Longo–Serra fight team, while competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
OUTDOORS
A childhood love of cooking & fishing for sunfish eventually grew into a deep joy for the outdoors, and an appreciation for being connected to where our food comes from.
04 / INFLUENCES
Influences
Below are some of Aiden’s favorite books, along with some of the people he considers his teachers.
Thomas Sowell
Economist and Hoover Institution fellow known for clear, evidence-driven thinking on economics, culture and policy.
Thomas Sowell & Milton Friedman
Two of the clearest voices on economics, incentives and the real-world effects of policy.
Jordan Peterson
Clinical psychologist and author of 12 Rules for Life, on meaning, responsibility and order.
Carl Jung
Swiss psychiatrist who founded analytical psychology, exploring the unconscious, archetypes and the shadow.
Alan Watts
Philosopher who brought Eastern thought to Western audiences with humor and clarity.
Allan Savory
Ecologist behind holistic land management and the regenerative grazing movement.
Fred Bear
The father of modern bowhunting. Archer, inventor and conservationist.
Steven Rinella
Hunter, author and host of MeatEater, on hunting, fishing and wild food, built on knowing where your food comes from.
Rickson Gracie
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend and 9th-degree red belt, known for his philosophy of breath, calm and connection.
Joe Rogan
Podcaster, comedian and UFC commentator whose long-form conversations helped shape modern podcasting.
General Iroh
The tea-loving uncle from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a model of humility, patience and quiet wisdom.
The Gulag Archipelago
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Nobel-winning account of the Soviet labor camps, and the cost of silencing truth.
The Psychology of Totalitarianism
Mattias Desmet on how mass formation takes hold of a society, and how individuals can resist it.
Mastery
Robert Greene on the path to excellence through apprenticeship, patience and deep practice.
The Natural Order of Money
Roy Sebag's rethink of money and value, grounded in nature, land and real wealth.
A Sand County Almanac
Aldo Leopold's essays on nature and the “land ethic,” a founding text of modern conservation.
The Road to Serfdom
F. A. Hayek on why central planning erodes freedom and free markets protect it.
Animal Farm
George Orwell's short fable about power, propaganda and how revolutions go wrong.
Meditations
The private journal of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius on Stoic discipline and self-mastery.
ONE IMPORTANT NOTE
This show is
about YOU.
Aiden’s bio & interests are shared with you simply so that you can have a better understanding of who you will be speaking with.
But this show is not about him. He is just there to have a good conversation, follow his curiosity, & ask questions he may find interesting.