Podcast Summary: The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Episode: The Prof G Media Team Answers Your Questions
Date: December 22, 2025
Host: Jen (Producer at Prof G Media)
Guests: Mia (Research Lead), Claire (Senior Producer, Prof G Markets), MJ (Scott’s Chief of Staff)

Episode Overview

This special episode features the behind-the-scenes team that powers The Prof G Pod while Scott Galloway is on holiday. Host and producer Jen interviews Mia, Claire, and MJ, sharing their personal stories, team processes, favorite “Scottisms,” and how the Prof G empire produces its daily and weekly content. The conversation combines candid career origins, production logistics, and fun inside anecdotes, making it a must-listen for fans who want a peek behind the curtain.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Research at Prof G Media (with Mia, Research Lead)

[02:33 – 07:22]

• Research Process & Sources

  • The research process is determined by tight deadlines, with Monday episodes planned on Wednesday and researched through Thursday morning; daily episodes get just a few hours of prep.
  • Collaboration is key—ideas are pitched and discussed as a team of approximately six core researchers.
  • Reliable sources include The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times (a favorite), and popular business newsletters (e.g., Derek Thompson, Noah Smith, Ben Thompson).
  • Twitter/X can be “a cesspool,” but with the right follows, it provides valuable leads.
  • Curiosity drives good research: “Sometimes great ideas and great analysis can come from reading a fantasy book or reading a biology paper. Our team does a great job of that.” (Mia, 04:58)

• Choosing Data

  • Including the right statistics matters: “There’s boring data and cool data that makes you think and makes you feel something.” (Mia, 05:15)

• Team Structure

  • Roughly six main researchers, but broader collaboration from across Prof G Media.

• Career Path

  • Mia got her job via a quirky detour at a Georgetown career fair, starting at L2, then following connections into Prof G Media: “I feel like no one ever gets jobs from career fairs... but I’m probably the first person ever to get a job from a career fair.” (Mia, 06:38)

• Favorite Scottism

  • “Life is so rich.” (Mia, 06:47) — Though often used as Scott’s sign-off, it resonates deeply with her.

2. Production Schedule and Team Dynamics (with Claire, Senior Producer)

[07:23 – 19:03]

• Personal Journey

  • Claire grew up near Chicago, passionate about photography and yearbook, studied journalism at Syracuse (Newhouse). Her career took her from fact-checking at a college magazine (with future Prof G colleagues) to business journalism at Fast Company and Bloomberg, then NPR, before moving into audio production at Prof G Media—all sparked by a well-timed Instagram DM from Caroline Shagrin.

• Prof G Markets Daily Production Schedule

  • “We wake up Monday. I send a Slack message to our research team with the plan for the day…” (Claire, 13:10)
  • Outline:
    • Morning: Topic and guest selection; researchers pitch stories and start on scripts.
    • 2 PM: First draft of script ready for edits.
    • 5 PM: Record with host Ed and guests (45 minutes to 1 hour).
    • 6-8 PM: Editors cut audio and video, show notes and titles written.
    • Cycle repeats daily; Tuesday and Wednesday have additional longer interview episodes.
  • The schedule is “a lot of plates in the air at the same time, but we’ve kind of got it down.” (Claire, 16:11)

• News & Information Diet

  • Daily sources: Newsletters (Axios, Semaphore, The Information, Morning Brew), and “refreshing all day long” on WSJ, Bloomberg, Financial Times.

• Favorite Scottism

  • “This individual is a grifter.” (Claire, 17:28) — Used as a punchline, often in reference to colorful or dubious characters.

Memorable Quote

“We were talking about David Zaslav the other day and ... I was like, ‘this individual is a grifter.’ It’s so cutting. I just love it so much.”
(Claire, 17:33)

3. Chief of Staff Stories (with MJ, Scott’s Chief of Staff)

[22:41 – 26:20]

• Origin Story & Relationship with Scott

  • MJ is a first-generation Cuban-American from Connecticut. Met Scott 25 years ago while working at Wilhelmina Models; maintained connections and accepted her current role in December 2019 after a fortuitous Soho House meeting.

• A Day in the Life

  • Works remotely, sometimes keeps London hours but mostly follows Scott’s (and the team’s) Eastern time zone.
  • Enjoys benefits like flying on Scott’s jet:
    • “When my dog Puck ... was alive, Scott used to let me and my dog fly. ... Once, Scott let me fly by myself with my dog up to New York from Florida.” (MJ, 24:31)

• On Scott as a Boss

  • “He does let me fly in his jet ... and he does it quite often. I think it’s a nice quality to have in a boss.” (MJ, 25:48)

• Background

  • Did “probably two classes” at Western Connecticut State University before moving into New York’s creative industries.

• Favorite Scottism

  • “I like when he says nice things ... when he’s very complimentary. I find it very endearing. I don’t think people give enough compliments.” (MJ, 25:48)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Research

  “There's boring data and cool data that makes you think and makes you feel something.”
  (Mia, 05:15)

• On Production Workflow

  “That's just the daily, so easy.”
  (Claire, 15:46)

• On Favorite Scottisms

  “Life is so rich.”
  (Mia, 06:47)
  “This individual is a grifter.”
  (Claire, 17:28)

• On Working With Scott

  “He does let me fly in his jet… I call him a superhero often and he gets annoyed by it, I think.”
  (MJ, 25:05)

Important Timestamps

• [02:33] — Research process and sources (Mia)
• [05:22] — Team size and collaborative workflow (Mia)
• [05:49] — Career origin story (Mia)
• [06:47] — Favorite Scottism (Mia)
• [07:32] — Claire’s backstory/career journey
• [13:07] — Prof G Markets Daily production schedule (Claire)
• [16:33] — Claire’s news sources and newsletter recommendations
• [17:14] — Favorite Scottism (Claire)
• [22:41] — MJ introduced and tells her Prof G origin story
• [25:25] — Rapid fire (school; day-to-day)
• [25:48] — Favorite Scottism (MJ)

Tone & Language

Friendly, informal, and candid—with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and personal asides. The team teases and laughs together, answering listener questions with warmth and humility. Each speaker shares honest insights about process, career detours, and what it’s like working with Scott Galloway, maintaining the down-to-earth and sometimes irreverent language fans associate with the show.

Conclusion

This “Team AMA” episode offers an engaging, transparent look into the people and processes that keep The Prof G Pod running. Listeners hear firsthand how research is sourced, how tight production cycles work, and what it takes to support a high-output media operation. The discussion is punctuated with relatable career stories, affectionate ribbing, and insight into Scott Galloway’s unique working style and catchphrases—making it a rewarding listen for both superfans and newcomers.