AJ Jacobs is a best selling author and “human guinea pig”. His bestselling memoir, The Know-It-All, chronicled the year he spent reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica in a quest to become the smartest person in the world. In The Year of Living Biblically, Jacobs detailed his full year spent following every rule of The Bible, from the Ten Commandments down to stoning adulterers. A periodic commentator on NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday, Jacobs is editor-at-large of Esquire, and has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, and Good Morning America.
www.ajjacobs.com
Samantha Ettus interviews “human guinea pig” AJ Jacobs
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March 25th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Neat guy, good interview. His wife is a saint! I felt like at one point I was watching what could be a Vaynermedia interview with a potential client. that also would be fun to watch. Help AJ, Gary and AJ! We would love to see more of him on a daily basis.
March 25th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
AJ Jacobs was a great guest.
I think i might try Radical Honesty.
It’s sounds like a lot of fun. Good things or bad things, i’m sure that no matter what happens it’ll be funny to someone.
This guy must have SO MANY great stories.
I bet he could set up a video blog of just him telling stories about things that have happened to him in the past.
I know i’d watch.
More guests like this guy would be great, more interesting than the hand bag lady, but maybe that’s just because i’m a guy.
March 25th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Nice. I was interested on more details on stonings. Seems it would be difficult today
March 25th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
So excited to watch this episode. Great work Sam
March 25th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Samantha - great interview! I am sure its a lot of fun when you have a very interesting guest. I will be back for more interesting content.
I wish AJ would have consulted a biblical pastor to help him understand which old covenant laws are still observed and which one were completed by Jesus. I will have to check out his book, it does sound interesting.
March 25th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
AJ was a great guest. I have heard him on NPR before and he is always so compelling. He worked so well on this show because he truly is curious and obsessed with whatever he chooses to be involved in at the moment. His outsourced life article for Esquire was really entertaining.
March 25th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I totally would pay $5 for a part of his beard
March 25th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Fun guest. I remember hearing about AJ a few years back and became instantly drawn in to his commentary.
March 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Super interesting. Really enjoyed the last two episodes and look forward to the next one. Keep up the good work Gary and Sam.
March 25th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Nice job you guys.
Choosing AJ Jacobs as a guest was like choosing the right song to sing on American Idol.
AJ is one of those peeps that just brings instant humor and stories that you can’t pull out of just anyone. They flow out of him.
Mark
March 25th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
As one of AJ’s Facebook friends, I hope he takes up Samantha’s idea. I’d love to have a beer with him.
So Gary, did you get his beard?
March 25th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Never would have found the site if it were not for GV. Good call. I really enjoyed it. All three of you were hysterical. I also am now interested in AJ who is really clever and funny. When people ask me why I twitter, I always tell them that for me it is about expanding my horizons and discovering great “stuff”. It is all about the people you follow. Thanks, I’ll be back.
March 25th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Lovely interview. Thanks Samantha
March 25th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Samantha, I’m a first time viewer and I’m very impressed with the show. AJ was a great guest. It was pretty funny to see a guy that looks “nerdy” but it actually very interesting and humorous. I look forward to your future episodes and catching up on the past ones.
Gary V keeps knocking it out of the park!!!
March 25th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Awesome Interview. Keeps getting better and better, and it was darn good before.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I just love AJ, never heard about him before. I bet he tried many crazy things that he didn’t mention on this interview. Garry & Samantha, you guys rock, keep up with the show!
March 26th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Samantha–I am a first time viewer and after just one viewing, i am a DEVOTED fan!!! not only is this guy a great interviewee, you are a fantastic interviewer. I love your questions and I love how you stay connected to him and ask smart follow up questions. you have a gift for this!!
March 27th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
AJ Jacobs is wonderful. Super intelligent and hilarious. We had him as a guest speaker at our church last summer, and he was incredible. Thanks for having him on! The show was amazing!
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March 27th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Whoops… if anyone else would like to hear more of AJ Jacobs, here is a link to the audio from his speaking engagement:
http://revolutionnyc.wordpress.com/2009/03/28/aj-jacobs-on-obsessedtv/
March 27th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
AJ is a gem of a guest. Very impressive. I read his book when it first came out and recommend it often. He’s a talent. Great job Samantha
March 30th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
What a great episode of Obsessed. I’m another newcomer to the site and after watching the Gary V interview I decided to try out some of the others.
I had never hear of AJ before, he came across as a great guy and I have already purchased his ‘The Know-It-All’ book.
I look forward to seeing what other great people you draw our attention to next.