LAST MEAL with Tom Nash

Last Meal with Tom Nash

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If tomorrow was your last day, what would you eat—and what would you reflect on? Tom Nash shares a guest’s final meal choice while diving into life’s big questions. Last Meal is digestible wisdom: Raw, unscripted and candid dialogue about life, legacy, and meaning. Thought-provoking, funny, and real—don’t miss an episode. This is Last Meal — Conversations to have before you die.

FEB 14

Bill Perkins' LAST MEAL

Bill Perkins joins us on this episode of Last Meal to challenge everything you thought you knew about personal finance and life optimisation. As a successful trader, high-stakes poker player, and author of the groundbreaking book Die with Zero, Bill argues that our obsession with hoarding wealth often comes at the expense of our most valuable resource: time. This conversation dives deep into how to break free from the "autopilot" trap and start maximising your life experiences before it’s too late. Rather than focusing on traditional retirement savings, we explore the philosophy of "memory dividends" and the strategic use of time buckets. Bill explains why saving for a future you might never see is a mathematical error and how to balance your health, wealth, and time to live a more fulfilling existence. We discuss the psychological barriers to spending and why giving your wealth away while you’re alive provides far more impact and satisfaction than a posthumous inheritance. This isn't just a discussion about money; it’s a masterclass in self-development and redefining success. By shifting the focus from net worth to net fulfilment, Bill Perkins provides a blueprint for anyone looking to reclaim their life from the grind of constant accumulation. Whether you're just starting your career or nearing retirement, this episode offers essential wisdom on how to truly live instead of just existing. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:41 Memory Dividends 09:30 Breaking Life's Autopilot 18:15 Building Memory Dividends 29:00 Wealth vs. Health Balance 44:20 Why You Should Give Now 56:10 The Math of Life Fulfilment 01:06:30 The Fear of Spending 01:14:00 Final Reflections 01:15:13 Last Word Shot on location at Jupiter Supper Club https://www.jupitersupperclub.com/ Special Thanks to the amazing Baxter Murrell Follow Bill https://x.com/bp22 Follow Tom https://www.instagram.com/djhookie About the Show: Last Meal is a deep-dive into life’s biggest questions—wisdom, legacy, regret, and everything in between. Join me, Tom Nash, as I serve up thought-provoking conversations with the world’s foremost thinkers.

1h 16m
JAN 19

Tim Urban's Last Meal

Tim Urban — creator of Wait But Why and the mind behind one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time — reveals why courage might be the most underrated skill for living a fulfilling life. Tim takes us on a journey from his transformative solo trip to Thailand at age 20 to the systems he's built to trick himself into being productive, exploring how the habits we fall into can either expand or shrink our experience of time itself. Tim dissects the concept of "ladders of thinking," explaining how primitive and higher minds battle for control in both individuals and society, why universities have lost their immune systems against tribal thinking, and how social media amplifies our worst instincts. He shares candid insights about procrastination across different timescales: from doom scrolling in bed to avoiding life-changing decisions for decades, and offers a surprising perspective on religion's role in keeping humanity's darker impulses in check. From the "tail end" of time with loved ones to why he schedules his future self to work out, Tim reveals the mental frameworks that help him cut through irrationality and paralysis. This is a masterclass in self-awareness, wrapped in humour and served with a side of existential urgency. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Moving Cities 04:02 - Time Elasticity 08:05 - Ladders of Thinking 12:30 - Problem with Universities 20:08 - Low Rung Benefits? 23:25 - Procrastination Spectrum 27:49 - The Courage Problem 31:49 - Tim's Last Meal 33:15 - Vicarious Living 35:37 - Thailand 41:20 - Jaded is a Choice 46:01 - New Hobbies 53:02 - First Memory 57:18 - Is Religion Net Positive? 01:03:00 - One Big Idea 01:08:00 - Last Meal Context 01:14:36 - Future Tim vs Past Tim 01:21:15 - Repeat One Year 01:27:00 - Worth Every Cent 01:33:11 - Last Word Follow Tim https://x.com/waitbutwhy https://waitbutwhy.com/ Follow Tom https://www.instagram.com/djhookie About the Show: Last Meal is a deep-dive into life’s biggest questions—wisdom, legacy, regret, and everything in between. Join me, Tom Nash, as I serve up thought-provoking conversations with the world’s foremost thinkers.

1h 34m
12/26/2025

Thomas Chatterton Williams' Last Meal

In this episode of Last Meal, I’m in Montmartre, Paris, sitting down with a thinker I’ve long admired: author and Atlantic staff writer Thomas Chatterton Williams. Thomas is someone who fundamentally refuses to be pinned down. Whether we’re discussing the "artificial intimacy" of our digital age or the weight of an inherited name, our conversation always returns to a central theme: the courage required to outgrow the identity you were born into. We recorded this in a city that runs at a different speed, and that environment opened up a profound dialogue about the cost of convenience in the West, the psychological danger of stagnation, and why the most important work often happens when we are "hungry"—both literally and figuratively. This isn't a show about recipes. It’s a deep-dive into the wisdom, legacy, and ethics that define us. I prepare the dish my guests would choose for their final feast not for the food itself, but to unlock the conversations that truly matter before the clock runs out. In this episode, we explore: ✅ The Ritual of the Daily: Why optimising for convenience has cost us our connection to community. ✅ The Digital Loneliness Crisis: How "artificial intimacy" creates the illusion of connection while leaving us more isolated than ever. ✅ Identity and Progress: Thomas reflects on three generations of change—from his father’s grandmother being married to a man born into slavery, to his own life in Paris. ✅ The "Hungry" Writer: Why high stakes and survival often produce the most focused and urgent intellectual work. ✅ The Philosophy of Effort: The vital lesson Thomas’s father taught him: you have to work twice as hard to bring honour to your name. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – France vs America 08:08 – The “August Pause” 13:39 – Is interconnectivity toxic? 21:43 – Outgrowing Identity 27:25 – Traveling to appreciate home 28:31 - Thomas' Last Meal 33:37 – The Wine of Two Lives 38:22 – Madeleine de Proust 45:00 - Confronting Mortality 53:00 - Stagnation vs Growth 58:20 - Writer's Journey Begins 1:08:00 - Hunger Drives Excellence 1:14:00 - Lesson Optimisation 1:22:45 - Praswell Grass Cutting 1:25:25 - The Origins of the Name Thomas Chatterton 1:32:50 - Experience Worth Every Cent 1:36:06 - A Father's Pride 1:41:27 - Last Word Follow Thomas https://x.com/thomaschattwill Follow Tom https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/

1h 42m
12/10/2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson's LAST MEAL

What does it mean to live a meaningful life when we know our time is limited? In this profound yet light-hearted conversation, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the deepest questions of human existence, from the power of curiosity to the courage required to face mortality with purpose. This isn't a typical interview about black holes and distant galaxies. Instead, we dive into the philosophy of living well, the importance of continuous learning, and why the knowledge of our mortality might be the greatest gift we have. Neil shares his perspectives on education, the cosmic view of humanity, and how understanding our place in the universe can transform how we approach each day. Key Insights: Why mortality creates focus and urgency in life The power of manufacturing your own meaning How curiosity can transform education and society The cosmic perspective on human division and unity Personal reflections on 9/11 and collective trauma The relationship between creativity, courage, and living fully Why learning something new every day matters Whether you're seeking wisdom about purpose, exploring philosophical questions about existence, or looking to cultivate a more meaningful approach to life, this conversation offers profound insights from one of our greatest scientific minds on what it truly means to be human. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:08 - Words Neil Invented 16:38 - Does Neil Have OCD? 19:59 - Dinner Party for Aliens 25:03 - At War with a Lobster 30:25 - Comfort vs Adventure 33:30 - Is Meaning Meaningless? 35:55 - School's Out for Summer 41:50 - Neil was a DANCER? 45:30 - Curiosity 49:45 - Neil's MEAL Reveal 54:02 - Indulging the Senses 01:01:20 - Opening Dan's Wine 01:06:04 - Dinner with the Dead 01:17:03 - Can Wine Heal Wounds? 01:26:16 - Earth Has No Borders 01:31:47 - Dinner on an Asteroid 01:36:57 - Neil's Wish for Aliens 01:44:42 - Is Risk Beneficial? 01:47:19 - Getting Drunk with Neil 01:49:25 - 9/11 - Four Blocks From Ground Zero 02:04:00 - The Math of Tragedy 02:12:40 - Never Wait to Say It 02:14:15 - Last Word About Neil deGrasse Tyson: Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium and host of StarTalk. His work bridges science and philosophy, encouraging people to think deeply about their place in the universe. About Last Meal with Tom Nash: Last Meal explores life's deepest questions through intimate conversations about mortality, meaning, and what matters most. Each episode features thought leaders, philosophers, scientists, and artists discussing how they find purpose in a finite existence. #NeilDeGrasseTyson #MeaningOfLife #Philosophy #PersonalGrowth #Mortality #Wisdom #SelfImprovement #LifePurpose #CosmicPerspective #Existentialism #PersonalDevelopment #Consciousness #LivingWithPurpose #LifeLessons #PhilosophicalThinking #HumanExistence #FindingMeaning #Curiosity #LifeWisdom #SelfActualization #MortalityAwareness #PurposeDrivenLife #DeepConversations #IntellectualDiscourse #ThoughtLeadership #MindsetGrowth #LifePhilosophy #ExistentialQuestions #AuthenticLiving #ContinuousLearning

2h 15m
11/23/2025

Brian Greene's Last Meal

What happens when one of the world’s leading physicists sits down for the final meal of his life? In this episode of Last Meal, I share a dish chosen by Brian Greene—bestselling author, Columbia University professor, and one of the most influential voices in modern physics—as we dive into the ideas, experiences, and turning points that shaped his extraordinary life. From the nature of reality to the limits of human perception, from the search for meaning to the multiverse and mortality, this conversation blends science, philosophy, and introspection in a way only Brian Greene can. If you’re fascinated by cosmology, consciousness, purpose, storytelling, or simply what truly matters at the end of a life, this is an episode you’ll want to watch in full. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Life in New York 06:00 – The cosmic & the everyday 10:00 – Perception, experience, & meaning 14:00 – How our senses shape reality 17:00 – Building a life of purpose 20:00 – Early Influences 25:00 – Veganism & Food Ethics 27:52 – Brian’s LAST MEAL 32:00 – The Final Conversation 36:00 – Is there a Multiverse? 41:00 – Brian's Turning Point 45:00 – Awe, memory, and the arc of a life 49:00 – Brian's Mystery 1:03:32 – Last Word Follow Brian Greene https://x.com/bgreene Follow Tom Nash https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/ #BrianGreene #TomNash #djhookie #TheoreticalPhysics #Cosmology #Multiverse #MeaningOfLife #SciencePodcast #Philosophy #FoodShow #LifeStories #BigQuestions #FinalMeal

1h 4m
11/03/2025

Peter Boghossian's LAST MEAL

In this episode of Last Meal, I sit down with philosopher and author Peter Boghossian for a live dinner conversation at Franklin Salon in New York City. Over his chosen final dish, we explore how beliefs are formed, the role of discomfort in personal growth, and what it really means to live an honest life. Peter’s known for having “impossible conversations” around the world, but here, he opens up about truth, meaning, and what gives life its depth when all certainty fades. Between laughter, reflection, and a few uncomfortable truths, we share a meal that becomes something much more—a meditation on being human. 🍽️ Last Meal brings together fascinating people for a conversation about life, philosophy, and the meal they’d choose if it were their last on earth. Chapters 00:00 – Opening 02:00 – Conversation 05:00 – Belief 10:00 – Honesty 14:00 – Learning 16:00 – Mortality 18:00 – The Meal 20:00 – Ritual 25:00 – Adversity 30:00 – Lessons 34:00 – The Good Life 36:00 – Truth 42:00 – Gratitude 45:00 – Last Word Follow Peter https://www.youtube.com/@UCzoizcjErP9bNWnuU2CbWxg Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/djhookie Special thanks to Roy, Julia, Brittany, Tom & the whole team at Franklin Salon. Filmed by ClearCut Media https://www.clearcut-media.com/ and Jonathon LeGrice https://www.jonolegrice.com/

46 min
10/13/2025

Scott Barry Kaufman's LAST MEAL

Scott Barry Kaufman: Psychologist on Self-Actualization, Victim Culture & The Stories We Tell Ourselves | Last Meal What happens when a kid labeled "slow" in special education becomes a Yale PhD and Columbia professor? Scott Barry Kaufman's journey challenges everything we think we know about human potential, rejection, and the narratives that shape our lives. In this raw and provocative conversation, Scott opens up about breaking out of special education through sheer determination, sneaking into Carnegie Mellon through the opera department, and why he believes we've fundamentally misunderstood what it means to live well. We explore why comfort food connects us to memory, the difference between healthy and unhealthy selfishness, and whether our obsession with trauma and victimhood is actually holding us back from reaching our potential. Scott doesn't hold back on controversial territory—from his views on addiction and over-diagnosis to why he thinks people are too quick to define others' narratives for them. We also get into the philosophy of self-actualization, why the self might be an illusion (that still matters), and what his grandmother's hotdog mess reveals about legacy and love. This is a conversation about authenticity, transcendence, and the power of owning your story—not the one society hands you. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - From Special Ed to Yale 06:15 - The Carnegie Mellon Backdoor 08:05 - Adversity as Catalyst for Growth 09:38 - Miss G: The Grandmother Who Taught Grit 10:40 - What Legacy Really Means 13:10 - Self-Actualisation Explained 17:15 - Healthy Selfishness vs. Unhealthy Selfishness 21:13 - Scott's Last Meal 26:20 - What Makes Comfort Food Comforting? 28:00 - Where Would You Have Your Last Meal? 30:10 - The Self as Illusion 32:10 - Experience vs. Purpose 34:00 - Nothing Happens for a Reason 37:16 - Making Peace with Not Having Children 39:20 - The Wine That Punches Above Its Weight 41:41 - Holding Grudges 44:09 - Owning Your Narrative 48:28 - Mirth Over Suffering 50:00 - Authenticity vs. Pretence 54:16 - Manufacturing Compassion & Activism 57:06 - Old Ladies 58:25 - Habits You Regret 1:00:00 - Self-Belief & Dipping Your Toe In 1:02:45 - Are We Defining People Into Victimhood? 1:05:20 - The Story You Tell Yourself 1:08:34 - Scott's Fear of Elevators 1:09:43 - The Sailboat Model of Self-Actualisation 1:11:16 - The $4000 Coffee Machine 1:12:45 - Is "Addiction" overused? 1:17:00 - Self-Diagnosis & Social Media Incentives 1:19:18 - Are We Losing Our Inspiring Characters? 1:21:38 - What Is a Life Well Lived? 1:24:30 - The Year Scott Would Relive 1:26:18 - Scott The Magician 1:28:00 - Final Message 1:28:42 - Last Word FOLLOW Scott https://www.instagram.com/scottbarrykaufman/ Follow Tom https://www.instagram.com/djhookie Self-Actualization Tests: https://self-actualizationtests.com Psychology Podcast: @thepsychologypodcast #ScottBarryKaufman #SelfActualization #LastMeal #Psychology #VictimCulture #Authenticity #HumanPotential

1h 29m
09/30/2025

5 Happiness Myths Keeping You Miserable | Laurie Santos' Last Meal (Live at SXSW 2025)

Yale happiness expert Dr. Laurie Santos reveals why everything you think about happiness is wrong - and what actually works. In this live conversation from SXSW Austin 2025, psychology professor and Happiness Lab podcast host Laurie Santos breaks down the biggest myths keeping you miserable: 1) Why money stops making you happier at $100k (not $10 million) 2) How spending on others beats spending on yourself 3) Why rumination and worrying actually make problems worse 4) How your phone is stealing 30% of your social connections 5) The counterintuitive way thinking about death improves your life Dr. Laurie Santos is a Yale psychology professor, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, and researcher specialising in human happiness and wellbeing. Santos shares research-backed strategies that actually move the happiness needle, from her "junior faculty lasagna" last meal choice to practical tips for breaking phone addiction. Key Topics: * Happiness science and psychology * Money and materialism myths * Social connection and loneliness * Technology's impact on wellbeing * Mortality and meaning *Evidence-based happiness strategies Follow Laurie: https://www.instagram.com/lauriesantosofficial/ Follow Tom: https://www.instagram.com/djhookie/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction at SXSW 5:10 Laurie's Last Meal choice 8:12 Death anxiety and happiness 15:30 Money can buy happiness (Kinda) 22:00 How phones can make us miserable 29:00 The biggest happiness myths 37:00 Why rumination fails 45:00 Personal Deep Dive #HappinessScience #Yale #Psychology #SXSW #LastMeal #WellbeingResearch

52 min

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Last Meal (Season One Trailer)

If the world were ending tomorrow, and you could have one Last Meal, what would it be? This simple question provides a platform from which to tackle life’s big questions. The conversations we rarely hear, but need to be having. Standing firmly in the impasse between food and philosophy, Last Meal explores the deeper discourse of our lives — wisdom, legacy, regret, ethics, beliefs, and the experiences that shape who we are. From world-renowned thinkers to cultural icons, guests are presented with their choice of Last Meal before sharing an intimate, thought-provoking conversation. The idea is simple: when faced with the ultimate moment of reflection, what truly matters? Often introspective, sometimes humorous but always personal and profound, Last Meal unveils a unique side of some of the most brilliant and compelling minds. The act of sharing a meal creates a unique space for honesty, allowing conversations to flow in unexpected and revealing directions. At its core, Last Meal is about what people hold onto when everything else fades away. The final meal itself is more than just a dish — it’s a representation of memories, culture, and personal significance. A childhood comfort food, a decadent indulgence, or a nostalgic favourite — each choice tells a story. Through these candid stories, each guest reveals something essential about themselves, before exploring the digestible wisdom they’ve accrued over their time on the planet. Season One of Last Meal premieres Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with weekly episodes running through June. With a diverse lineup of guests, including world-renowned scientists, authors, activists, and cultural icons, the series offers a rare glimpse into the minds of those who have shaped industries, influenced societies, and challenged conventional thinking. This is a show that goes beyond small talk. It’s raw, unscripted conversations where nothing is off-limits. Some discussions are deeply personal, others intellectually rigorous, and many are unexpectedly funny. In a world where conversations are often superficial or performative, Last Meal offers something different—an honest, meaningful exchange that cuts through the noise. Because when the clock is running out, people tend to speak the truth. This is Last Meal — Conversations to have before you die. ***  Produced by: This is 42 & The Milk Bar For more episodes and updates, visit: 🔗 www.lastmealwithtomnash.com Connect: http://instagram.com/lastmealtomnash http://facebook.com/lastmealtomnash https://www.tiktok.com/@lastmealtomnash 🎬 Credits: Producers: Desh Amila | Peter Cramer | Tom Nash Series DOP: Lauren Muir Opening Titles Cinematography: Patrick Harris https://www.patrickharris.com.au/ Additional Cinematography: Paul Howard (https://www.dophoward.com/) Jonathon LeGrice (https://www.jonolegrice.com/) Editors: Peter Cramer | Tom Nash 🍽️ Special Thanks: Opening titles filmed at Porteño, Sydney – a huge thank you to Ben, Elvis & the team for their hospitality, and for Sydney’s finest dining experience. 📩 For official inquiries, please email: desh@thisis42.com #LastMeal #TomNash #Food #Wisdom #Podcast

06/12/2025

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If tomorrow was your last day, what would you eat—and what would you reflect on? Tom Nash shares a guest’s final meal choice while diving into life’s big questions. Last Meal is digestible wisdom: Raw, unscripted and candid dialogue about life, legacy, and meaning. Thought-provoking, funny, and real—don’t miss an episode. This is Last Meal — Conversations to have before you die.

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Last Meal with Tom Nash
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

27
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Explicit
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