Armen Shirvanian \u2014 Wikipedia\u2011style preview<\/title>\n <style>\n :root{\n --text:#202122; --muted:#54595d; --link:#0645ad; --bg:#fff; --border:#a2a9b1; --box:#f8f9fa;\n }\n html,body{margin:0; padding:0; background:var(--bg); color:var(--text); font: 16px\/1.6 system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, \"Noto Sans\", Ubuntu, Cantarell, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Apple Color Emoji\", \"Segoe UI Emoji\";}\n .page{max-width:980px; margin:32px auto; padding:0 16px;}\n h1{font-size:2rem; margin:0 0 6px;}\n h2{font-size:1.4rem; margin-top:2.2rem; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:4px;}\n h3{font-size:1.15rem; margin-top:1.4rem}\n p, li{font-family: Georgia, \"Times New Roman\", Times, serif;}\n a{color:var(--link); text-decoration:none}\n a:hover{text-decoration:underline}\n .hatnote{background:var(--box); border:1px solid var(--border); padding:10px 12px; border-radius:4px; font-size:.95rem; margin:0 0 16px}\n .lede{font-size:1.05rem}\n .infobox{float:right; width:300px; background:var(--box); border:1px solid var(--border); border-collapse:collapse; margin:0 0 16px 16px; font-size:.96rem}\n .infobox th{background:#eaecf0; text-align:center; font-weight:700; padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}\n .infobox td{padding:6px 8px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}\n .small{color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem}\n .columns{columns:2; column-gap:28px}\n .refnote{background:#fffbe6; border:1px solid #f1e2a8; padding:8px 10px; border-radius:4px; font-size:.9rem;}\n .external{list-style: none; padding-left:0}\n .external li{margin:4px 0}\n .footer-note{margin-top:28px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted)}\n @media (max-width: 900px){ .infobox{float:none; margin:0 0 16px; width:100%} .columns{columns:1} }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <div class=\"page\">\n\n <div class=\"hatnote\"><strong>Preview:<\/strong> This page is a <em>Wikipedia\u2011style<\/em> draft for <strong>Armen Shirvanian<\/strong>. It mirrors encyclopedic structure and tone for media\/press reference. It is <em>not<\/em> an actual Wikipedia article.<\/div>\n\n <h1>Armen Shirvanian<\/h1>\n\n <table class=\"infobox\" role=\"presentation\">\n <tr><th>Armen Shirvanian<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Born<\/strong><br\/>c. 1984; Los Angeles, California, U.S.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Occupation<\/strong><br\/>Podcaster \u00b7 Interviewer \u00b7 Writer \u00b7 Tutor<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Known for<\/strong><br\/><em>The Armen Show<\/em> (podcast); <em>Momentum of Expression<\/em> (forthcoming book)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Website<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">armenshirvanian.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n\n <p class=\"lede\"><strong>Armen Shirvanian<\/strong> is an American podcaster, interviewer, and writer. He is the creator and host of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show<\/a><\/em>, an interview podcast featuring scientists, authors, journalists, and creatives. Since its launch in 2017, the program has released more than 440 episodes. Selected guests include geneticist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">David Sinclair<\/a>, sociologist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Nicholas Christakis<\/a>, psychologist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Steven C. Hayes<\/a>, mathematician <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Steven Strogatz<\/a>, science journalist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Carl Zimmer<\/a>, and animal scientist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Temple Grandin<\/a>. Shirvanian\u2019s forthcoming nonfiction book, <em>Momentum of Expression<\/em>, blends memoir with insights drawn from his interviews.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"early-life\">Early life and education<\/h2>\n <p>Shirvanian grew up in the Los Angeles area. In addition to his media work, he has tutored mathematics and science.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"career\">Career<\/h2>\n\n <h3 id=\"the-armen-show\"><em>The Armen Show<\/em><\/h3>\n <p>Shirvanian launched <em>The Armen Show<\/em> in 2017. The show centers on conversations at the intersection of science, human behavior, technology, and creative work. By 2025, it had surpassed 440 episodes. Notable guests have included researchers, authors, and public intellectuals across disciplines.<\/p>\n\n <h3 id=\"writing\">Writing<\/h3>\n <p>From 2008 to 2012, Shirvanian wrote <em>Timeless Information<\/em>, a personal development blog featuring more than 350 articles on relationships, productivity, boldness, creativity, and decision\u2011making. During this period he also published guest posts on other blogs and released two ebooks: <em>Timeless Information: Volume 1<\/em> (a curated compilation of approximately fifty essays) and <em>Quote Analysis: Volume 1<\/em> (analyses of ten notable quotations). He continues to write essays and is developing the nonfiction book <em>Momentum of Expression<\/em>, which integrates lessons and themes from his interviews with reflections from his own life and creative practice.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"themes\">Themes and style<\/h2>\n <p>Across podcasting and writing, Shirvanian emphasizes intellectual curiosity, momentum in personal growth, and accessible conversation with experts. His work frequently highlights long\u2011term thinking, agency, and practical takeaways from research and lived experience.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"selected-notable-guests\">Selected notable guests on <em>The Armen Show<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"columns\">\n <ul>\n <li>David Sinclair \u2014 geneticist and author<\/li>\n <li>Nicholas Christakis \u2014 sociologist and physician<\/li>\n <li>Steven C. Hayes \u2014 psychologist; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/li>\n <li>Steven Strogatz \u2014 mathematician<\/li>\n <li>Carl Zimmer \u2014 science journalist<\/li>\n <li>Temple Grandin \u2014 animal scientist and autism advocate<\/li>\n <li>Derek Sivers \u2014 entrepreneur and writer<\/li>\n <li>Cory Clark \u2014 social psychologist<\/li>\n <li>Mary Childs \u2014 journalist and author<\/li>\n <li>Indre Viskontas \u2014 neuroscientist and soprano<\/li>\n <li>Lee McIntyre \u2014 philosopher<\/li>\n <li>Rob Henderson \u2014 author<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2 id=\"personal-life\">Personal life<\/h2>\n <p>Shirvanian resides in the Los Angeles area. Outside of media work, he maintains an active fitness routine and continues to tutor in mathematics and science.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"references\">References<\/h2>\n <ol>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-armen-show-50922\/episodes\/recent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podchaser: The Armen Show \u2014 Episodes<\/a> <span class=\"small\">(for episode cataloging)<\/span><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheArmenShow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube: The Armen Show<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show \u2014 official site<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armen Shirvanian \u2014 official site<\/a><\/li>\n \n <\/ol>\n\n <div class=\"refnote\">Note: Wikipedia requires coverage by independent, reliable sources. As new third\u2011party profiles or features are published, add them to the reference list above to strengthen notability.<\/div>\n\n <h2 id=\"external-links\">External links<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"external\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show (site)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheArmenShow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-armen-show-50922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show on Podchaser<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <p class=\"footer-note\">This page is designed to mirror Wikipedia structure for media and press reference. For an actual Wikipedia article, editors will require independent, third\u2011party sources that discuss Shirvanian or the podcast in depth.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Armen Shirvanian \u2014 Wikipedia\u2011style preview Preview: This page is a Wikipedia\u2011style draft for Armen Shirvanian. It mirrors encyclopedic structure and tone for media\/press reference. It is not an actual Wikipedia article. 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It mirrors encyclopedic structure and tone for media\/press reference. It is <em>not<\/em> an actual Wikipedia article.<\/div>\n\n <h1>Armen Shirvanian<\/h1>\n\n <table class=\"infobox\" role=\"presentation\">\n <tr><th>Armen Shirvanian<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Born<\/strong><br\/>c. 1984; Los Angeles, California, U.S.<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Occupation<\/strong><br\/>Podcaster \u00b7 Interviewer \u00b7 Writer \u00b7 Tutor<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Known for<\/strong><br\/><em>The Armen Show<\/em> (podcast); <em>Momentum of Expression<\/em> (forthcoming book)<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td><strong>Website<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">armenshirvanian.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n\n <p class=\"lede\"><strong>Armen Shirvanian<\/strong> is an American podcaster, interviewer, and writer. He is the creator and host of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show<\/a><\/em>, an interview podcast featuring scientists, authors, journalists, and creatives. Since its launch in 2017, the program has released more than 440 episodes. Selected guests include geneticist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">David Sinclair<\/a>, sociologist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Nicholas Christakis<\/a>, psychologist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Steven C. Hayes<\/a>, mathematician <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Steven Strogatz<\/a>, science journalist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Carl Zimmer<\/a>, and animal scientist <a href=\"#selected-notable-guests\">Temple Grandin<\/a>. Shirvanian\u2019s forthcoming nonfiction book, <em>Momentum of Expression<\/em>, blends memoir with insights drawn from his interviews.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"early-life\">Early life and education<\/h2>\n <p>Shirvanian grew up in the Los Angeles area. In addition to his media work, he has tutored mathematics and science.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"career\">Career<\/h2>\n\n <h3 id=\"the-armen-show\"><em>The Armen Show<\/em><\/h3>\n <p>Shirvanian launched <em>The Armen Show<\/em> in 2017. The show centers on conversations at the intersection of science, human behavior, technology, and creative work. By 2025, it had surpassed 440 episodes. Notable guests have included researchers, authors, and public intellectuals across disciplines.<\/p>\n\n <h3 id=\"writing\">Writing<\/h3>\n <p>From 2008 to 2012, Shirvanian wrote <em>Timeless Information<\/em>, a personal development blog featuring more than 350 articles on relationships, productivity, boldness, creativity, and decision\u2011making. During this period he also published guest posts on other blogs and released two ebooks: <em>Timeless Information: Volume 1<\/em> (a curated compilation of approximately fifty essays) and <em>Quote Analysis: Volume 1<\/em> (analyses of ten notable quotations). He continues to write essays and is developing the nonfiction book <em>Momentum of Expression<\/em>, which integrates lessons and themes from his interviews with reflections from his own life and creative practice.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"themes\">Themes and style<\/h2>\n <p>Across podcasting and writing, Shirvanian emphasizes intellectual curiosity, momentum in personal growth, and accessible conversation with experts. His work frequently highlights long\u2011term thinking, agency, and practical takeaways from research and lived experience.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"selected-notable-guests\">Selected notable guests on <em>The Armen Show<\/em><\/h2>\n <div class=\"columns\">\n <ul>\n <li>David Sinclair \u2014 geneticist and author<\/li>\n <li>Nicholas Christakis \u2014 sociologist and physician<\/li>\n <li>Steven C. Hayes \u2014 psychologist; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<\/li>\n <li>Steven Strogatz \u2014 mathematician<\/li>\n <li>Carl Zimmer \u2014 science journalist<\/li>\n <li>Temple Grandin \u2014 animal scientist and autism advocate<\/li>\n <li>Derek Sivers \u2014 entrepreneur and writer<\/li>\n <li>Cory Clark \u2014 social psychologist<\/li>\n <li>Mary Childs \u2014 journalist and author<\/li>\n <li>Indre Viskontas \u2014 neuroscientist and soprano<\/li>\n <li>Lee McIntyre \u2014 philosopher<\/li>\n <li>Rob Henderson \u2014 author<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2 id=\"personal-life\">Personal life<\/h2>\n <p>Shirvanian resides in the Los Angeles area. Outside of media work, he maintains an active fitness routine and continues to tutor in mathematics and science.<\/p>\n\n <h2 id=\"references\">References<\/h2>\n <ol>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-armen-show-50922\/episodes\/recent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podchaser: The Armen Show \u2014 Episodes<\/a> <span class=\"small\">(for episode cataloging)<\/span><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheArmenShow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube: The Armen Show<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show \u2014 official site<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armen Shirvanian \u2014 official site<\/a><\/li>\n \n <\/ol>\n\n <div class=\"refnote\">Note: Wikipedia requires coverage by independent, reliable sources. As new third\u2011party profiles or features are published, add them to the reference list above to strengthen notability.<\/div>\n\n <h2 id=\"external-links\">External links<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"external\">\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armenshirvanian.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show (site)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheArmenShow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.podchaser.com\/podcasts\/the-armen-show-50922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Armen Show on Podchaser<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <p class=\"footer-note\">This page is designed to mirror Wikipedia structure for media and press reference. 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