Best Human Quirks Podcasts (2026)

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#1043 - Arthur Brooks - 14 Habits for an Optimised Morning & Evening Routine 1:48:18

20h ago1:48:18

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Patreon Teaser: Gareth Reynolds, Dave Anthony, Kirsty Webeck, Josh Earl, Bron Lewis, Brett Blake, Greg Larsen & Ben Vernel 21:25

2d ago21:25

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The main show is on a little break over the holidays but there's still fresh bonus episodes coming out every week over on Patreon. Here's a little taster of the kind of stuff that's been happening over there in the last few months featuring GARETH REYNOLDS & DAVE ANTHONY, BRON LEWIS & BRETT BLAKE, KIRSTY WEBECK & JOSH EARL and GREG LARSEN & BEN VER…

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332: Your Energy Doesn't Reset on January 1 19:28

1h ago19:28

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The new year is treated like a reset button — as if your body, energy, and history are supposed to magically start over overnight. But your energy doesn't reset on January 1. In this episode, I talk about why there is no "right" way to begin, why every phase of your wellness journey counts, and why pressure to do things perfectly often disconnects …

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#1042 - Dr Andrew Huberman - How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026 3:05:36

4d ago3:05:36

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Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster.There’s an overwhelming amount of information on how to level up your body and mind, and it can be difficult to know where the latest science truly stands. Thankfully, Dr. Andrew Huberman breaks down the research on habits, the …

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#1041 - Dr Debra Lieberman - Why Don’t You Have Sex With Your Sister? 1:08:32

6d ago1:08:32

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Dr. Debra Lieberman is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher. Why don’t we feel sexual attraction toward our siblings or close family? Evolution seems to have hard-wired the brain to prevent inbreeding, a pattern shared with many other animals. So how does this mechanism work, and what are the moral or ethical arguments surroundin…

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#1040 - 4M Subscriber Q&A 1:30:10

5d ago1:30:10

1:30:10

I hit 4 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. Expect to learn what’s new with my new haircut, how much longer until the new studio is built, if or when an Andrew Tate episode will be released, the most recurring…

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331: This Year, I Didn't Hustle — I Returned 29:23

7d ago29:23

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This year, I didn't hustle. I returned. I returned to how my energy actually works. I returned to how my mind processes. I returned to timing instead of pressure. And I returned to showing up in ways that don't cost me my health. In this episode, I share what I finally had to face: I was still running operating in a Generator way — weekly output, c…

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#1039 - Connor Beaton - Why Successful Men Always Self-Destruct 1:58:23

11d ago1:58:23

1:58:23

Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Why do so many men struggle with their own inner world? Many grow up believing they must handle life alone, stay tough, and hide their emotions. What helps men become emotionally stable, and how can they learn to work through chall…

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Anti-Capitalism, Anti-Abundance, Anti-Chill (w/ Ben Dreyfuss) 1:16:58

9d ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Journalist Ben Dreyfuss (writer of Calm Down and co-host of Central Air) joins us for a conversational grab bag: Zohran Mamdani’s agenda; the Left’s ideologues (and how to distinguish them from the cosplayers); the challenge of maintaining personal relationships across political divides; Luigi Mangione’s appeal; the dearth of humor amongst Millenni…

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#1038 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - The Environmental Toxins Killing Your Health 1:13:17

13d ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. The most overlooked aspect of health optimisation might be hiding in plain sight. Your environment shapes your health far more than you probably realise. So how exactly does your environment affect your body, and what practical steps can yo…

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#1037 - Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025) 2:10:40

15d ago2:10:40

2:10:40

I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle upon Tyne, with Jonny, a virtual Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned this year, what their best hacks were, and their reflections on 2025. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with you…

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Patreon Teaser: Bron Lewis, Brett Blake, Greg Larsen, Tom Ballard, David Quirk & Ben Vernel 17:57

17d ago17:57

17:57

The main show is on a little break over the holidays but there's still fresh bonus episodes coming out over on Patreon. Here's a little taster of the kind of stuff that's been happening over there in the last few months featuring BRON LEWIS & BRETT BLAKE, TOM BALLARD & DAVID QUIRK and GREG LARSEN & BEN VERNEL. Head over to Patreon.com/HowToDoEveryt…

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330: Why "Consistency" Keeps Failing You (And What Rhythms That Actually Sustain You) 20:41

14d ago20:41

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In this episode, we're talking about inconsistency and why certain routines never stick, why "discipline" isn't the issue, and how your Human Design shows the natural rhythms your body prefers. If you've ever tried to force yourself into someone else's routine, wondered why it only worked for a week, then berated yourself for "not sticking with it"…

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#1036 - The Best Moments of Modern Wisdom (2025) 3:15:12

18d ago3:15:12

3:15:12

2025 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the show over the last year. It was going to be a top 20, but I couldn't choose, so it's 23. Expect to learn Naval Ravikant's advice for overcoming self-esteem issues, Tom Segura on why Gen Z isn't a fan of drinking alcohol. The 3 most important dec…

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#1035 - Mark Rober - How to Engineer a Life You Love 1:53:10

20d ago1:53:10

1:53:10

Mark Rober is an engineer, science communicator, and YouTuber known for viral experiments and STEM education. Expect to learn what it was like to wor on the Mars Rover for NASA, how NASA rewired the way Mark thinks, what Mark’s relationship with failure is like, which engineering heuristics transfer best to everyday life, how can grown-ups rebuild …

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In Defense of Exclusion (w/ James Lindsay) 2:08:24

17d ago2:08:24

2:08:24

Adaam is joined by James Lindsay, author of Cynical Theories and founder of New Discourses, to play the epistemology drinking game: you take a shot every time either speaker uses the word! They talk about how higher education in America became a racket, whether we can revivify classical liberalism in the age of social media, whether we need to excl…

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#1034 - 23 Lessons from 2025 1:25:21

22d ago1:25:21

1:25:21

It’s the end of 2025 and to celebrate I thought I’d run through some of the best lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12 months. This year has had over 10,000 minutes of episodes produced so there was a lot to choose from but I ended up settling on 23 insights from some of my favourite conversations, both inside and outside of the podcast. Expect t…

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Heart & Graft (episode 13) - Reading the Room When There is No Room: Can Online Working Still Be Human 31:29

21d ago31:29

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In this episode of Heart and Graft, Nicky explores whether virtual and hybrid teams can ever feel as kind, connected and compassionate as working in the same room. Drawing on conversations with digital learning specialist and mindfulness teacher Alison Potter, and coach Sara Knight, the episode unpacks the benefits of online work, the three practic…

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Lloyd Langford: Short Circuit An Entire Hotel, Perfectly Shine Your Shoes 1:07:38

23d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

I was in Adelaide doing shows and so I invited LLOYD LANGFORD around to chat about my rich history in the hotel I was staying in, Lloyd putting off an entire production with his room upgrade, short circuiting a hotel in Prague, giving out potentially life-threatening advice to a drunk comedian, auditioning for a reality show and heaps, HEAPS more! …

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329: The Signs You Ignore — And What They're Actually Telling You 20:45

21d ago20:45

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We're taught to make decisions from our mind — research, logic, pros vs cons lists — and then wonder why everything feels harder than it should. But the truth is: your body gives you information long before your mind starts analyzing anything. In this episode, we're breaking down the early signals your body sends — the physical cues, energetic shif…

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#1033- Judd Apatow - Why Comedies Suck Now 1:35:21

22d ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Judd Apatow is a filmmaker, producer, comedian, and writer. The movies that shaped so many of us were unapologetically funny and often pushed boundaries. As the culture has changed and concerns around political correctness and cancellation have grown, how has that affected modern comedy, and what still feels possible? Expect to learn how to have gr…

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#1032 - Joshua Citarella - The Dark Subcultures of Online Politics 1:53:37

25d ago1:53:37

1:53:37

Joshua Citarella is an artist, writer, and cultural researcher focused on internet subcultures and online politics. We’ve all doom-scrolled our fair share of online politics, some of it funny, some unsettling, and some surprisingly insightful. But which internet subcultures are actually shaping political ideas, how serious are they, and do they tru…

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#1031 - Macken Murphy - 18 Harsh Realities of Modern Dating 2:41:33

29d ago2:41:33

2:41:33

Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Modern dating is in the middle of a cultural reset. Attraction science is evolving, men and women are changing how they show up, and everyone is trying to build healthier relationships. What does the data actually say, and is a more balanced way of …

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Greg Larsen & Gen Fricker: Wreck The ABC Studios, Become A Puppeteer 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

This week I'm joined by GREG LARSEN and GEN FRICKER! We learn about Geggy's expertise in being horny in chat rooms, his lasting legacy at the ABC studios, some "hot goss" about Madeline McCann, me being forced to autograph a guitar at a music festival, and how to join Puppetry of the Penis. Fun! How To Do Everything is on Patreon! Sign up now at Pa…

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328: Your Quirks Aren't Flaws — They're Your GPS 21:33

28d ago21:33

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In this birthday episode, we get personal and talk about the parts of ourselves we've been taught to tone down, cover up, or feel ashamed of — the quirks, patterns, and preferences we thought made us "too much," "too sensitive," or just… weird. And how Human Design gives us a language — and a framework — to see these parts not as flaws, but as guid…

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Dan and Michael Are a Little Stressed (With Michelle Rensel): Stress, Snacks, and Mild Emotional Collapse. 57:36

1M ago57:36

57:36

Stress isn’t just biology—it’s culture, symbols, expectations, and the stories we tell ourselves. This week Dan and Michael are joined by UCLA’s Dr. Michelle Rensel to unpack why Americans are so stressed, why hunters get buck fever, why high-schoolers are spiraling, and why self-discipline has become a competitive sport. We dig into social prescri…

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#1030 - Brett Cooper - Inside the Conservative Civil War 1:53:01

1M ago1:53:01

1:53:01

Brett Cooper is a political commentator, an actor and a YouTuber. What’s happening to the political Right? With promises kept and broken, the Left regaining momentum, internal fractures deepening, and young voters growing more disengaged than ever. What does this mean for the real state of politics, and how serious is the dysfunction underneath it …

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#1029 - Malcolm Gladwell - How to Convince the World of Bulls**t & Evil 1:15:00

1M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist, podcast host and an author. Do contagious diseases, memetic epidemics, and drug epidemics spread through the same underlying pathways? The answer may explain why society keeps falling into the same contagious patterns, and how we might prevent future memetic epidemics before they happen. Expect to learn what the hi…

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#1028 - Peter Zeihan - The New World Order Is Here 1:22:30

1M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical analyst, speaker and author. What does the next decade really hold? Beneath every forecast about the future, one thing quietly determines everything else: energy. From globalization to warfare to artificial intelligence, how will the world be reshaped in the years ahead? Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I …

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Heart & Graft (Episode 12) - Fraud Squad: When Good People Doubt Their Great Work 27:10

1M ago27:10

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Imposter feelings are not a personal flaw, they are often the price of caring deeply and learning. In this episode of Heart and Graft, Nicky explores why so many thoughtful, conscientious professionals secretly feel like frauds and what leaders and teams can do to turn down the volume on that inner critic. We explore the origins of Imposter Phenome…

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Dave O'Neil & Nick Capper: Pivot From Comedy Into Politics, Insult Robin Williams 55:54

1M ago55:54

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It's the return of NICK CAPPER and the debut of DAVE O'NEIL! We celebrate Capper's birthday in style by hearing about Dave driving to Newcastle in his bathers, his attempts to con his way into a job at The Age and bombing for a group of pub owners. Plus, Capper's insulted the late, great Robin Williams and in a first for the podcast: a guest "storm…

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327: Human Design Lessons on Self-Leadership: Learning to Trust Your Own Judgment Again 19:26

1M ago19:26

19:26

You know how the saying goes, "trust your intuition"? It sounds great — until you're staring at your meal plan, second-guessing your symptoms, and wondering why you still don't feel like yourself. This episode is about self-leadership — and how Human Design gives you a practical path back to trusting your judgment, body, and energy again. We'll unp…

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Dan and Michael Talk Sports (with John Florio): Sports, Scandals & the Gods of the Game 55:28

1M ago55:28

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This week, Dan and Michael welcome writer and sports scholar John Florio to dig into America’s real religion: sports. We cover the rise of prop bets, whether athletes can ethically nudge a stat or two, why AI-powered officiating is killing the pathos of the bad call, and how youth sports became an arms race disguised as “character building.” Along …

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#1027 - Mel Robbins - The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 1:48:27

1M ago1:48:27

1:48:27

Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, podcast host and author. If motivation can’t be trusted, what should you rely on instead? Bestselling author and top podcaster Mel Robbins explains why discipline and emotional control are the real keys to success, and how to build the mindset needed to follow through when it counts. Expect to learn why we cli…

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#1026 - Alison Armstrong - How to Treat Men Better 3:01:35

1M ago3:01:35

3:01:35

Alison Armstrong is a relationship coach, speaker, and author. Are modern gender dynamics leaving men feeling ‘castrated’? While men are often blamed for today’s social problems, far less attention is given to how shifting expectations of women and relationships may also shape male identity. What role do women play in this dynamic—and how can it be…

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#1025 - Dr Paul Hewitt - Understanding the Psychology of Perfectionism 1:28:24

1M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Dr Paul Hewitt is a clinical psychologist, professor, and leading researcher on perfectionism. Why do so many of us struggle with perfectionism? For some, it started in childhood—but its impact as an adult can be exhausting. So how do you actually break the cycle and get comfortable with things being imperfect? Expect to learn what they archetypal …

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Ray O'Leary & Meg Jäger: Build A Billycart, Get A Lift From Sydney To Brisbane 1:02:26

1M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

This week I'm joined by RAY O'LEARY and MEG JÄGER! Ray gets confronted about his status as Biggest Comedy Gossip, Meg's been grilled about her favourite comedians on a drive from Sydney to Brisbane, I've crashed a billy cart and a listener has had a painful memory brought up by last week's episode! How To Do Everything is on Patreon! Sign up now at…

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326: Human Design Meets Functional Wellness: When the Tests Don't Match How You Actually Feel 16:04

1M ago16:04

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In this episode, we unpack the gap between what your lab tests say and what your body feels — and why both are valid. As someone who deeply values functional lab data, I'm not here to dismiss it. In fact, I still regularly test through my own care team. But lab work is just one piece of the puzzle. Functional data is powerful — but it's a snapshot,…

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Dan and Michael Ruin the Economy (feat. Steve Black): Car-price delusion, medieval rec letters, and the AI rat with the huge penis. 59:57

2M ago59:57

59:57

We’re joined by Steve Black, linguistic and medical anthropologist at Georgia State University, whose work spans ethics, care, Zulu gospel choirs, Indigenous youth in Costa Rica, and global health discourse. In this episode: 🚗 Why millennials think a new car should cost exactly $30k 🧮 Inflation as a vibe, not a natural law 👑 Letters of recommendati…

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#1024 - Jon Bellion - The Art of an Authentic Comeback 2:45:38

2M ago2:45:38

2:45:38

Jon Bellion is a singer-songwriter, producer, and artist. Fame has a gravity of its own, and once you’re in the spotlight, leaving it isn’t easy. Yet Jon Bellion found more truth in stepping behind the scenes to focus on creating. Now, as a new father and a renewed artist, what gives his life meaning, and what message does he want to share with the…

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#1023 - I Prevail - The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams 2:43:16

2M ago2:43:16

2:43:16

Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail. Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail From the outside, the life of a heavy-metal band seems larger-than-life. But behind the scenes, the truth is far more raw. Eric and Gabe of I Prevail share …

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#1022 - Sheehan Quirke - How Did The Modern World Get So Ugly? 1:55:35

2M ago1:55:35

1:55:35

Sheehan Quirke is a British writer and online educator, known as The Cultural Tutor for creating accessible posts on art, history, and literature. Why does modern life feel so devoid of beauty? For decades, efficiency has beaten out elegance. Cheap has replaced meaningful. When did we stop creating things built to last and meant to move us, and wha…

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Heart & Graft (Episode 11) - Fast Lanes and Friendly Detours - Communication Styles on the Road to Work 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Ready to hit the fast lane to better workplace communication? In this solo episode, Nicky takes you on a playful journey across the Social Styles landscape. Through a vivid road-trip story, discover why understanding—and flexing—your style is the key to thriving teams and smoother days at work. Whether you’re a Driver, Amiable, Analytical, or Expre…

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Matt Stewart & Suren Jayemanne: Beat GZA At Chess, Fall Asleep Anywhere 56:13

2M ago56:13

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MATT STEWART and SUREN JAYEMANNE join me this week for a mercifully brief chat about the difference between spearmint & peppermint before getting into the meaty topics of how to fall asleep anywhere, beating a member of the Wu Tang Clan at chess, respecting your elders, plus an all-time great concept for a dystopian sci-fi film. How To Do Everythin…

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Dan and Michael Take a Punch (with Scott Freeman): Violence, Horses, Billionaires, and Swords 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

This week on People Stuff, Dan and Michael explore humanity’s oldest problem: people hitting other people and calling it “order.” Joined by anthropologist Scott Freeman, we talk violence, enclosure, billionaires, medieval sword fights, and the enduring smugness of horses. Featuring: Horse violence as a disciplinary technology The Enclosure Movement…

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#1021 - Louise Perry & Mary Harrington - The Performative Male Epidemic 2:14:41

2M ago2:14:41

2:14:41

Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author. Mary Harrington is a writer, columnist and author. Why are young people having less sex than ever? Has something in our evolution shifted, or has modern life become so confusing that we can’t even tell what we’re attracted to anymore? What’s reall…

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#1020 - Jessica Baum - Why We Fall for the Wrong People 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Jessica Baum is a psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author. What does it actually take to feel safe in a relationship? If you’ve had chaotic partners or a past where you never knew where you stood, safety can feel like work instead of something natural. So how do you rebuild that sense of security, and what steps help you learn to feel safe…

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#1019 - Fin Taylor & Horatio Gould - History is a Freakshow 1:32:43

2M ago1:32:43

1:32:43

Fin Taylor is an English comedian, writer and podcaster. Horatio Gould is also an English comedian, writer, and podcaster. History is basically one long reminder that no matter how bad your day is, someone in the past was probably getting catapulted off a castle wall. Feel better? Good. Humanity may be a litany of disasters, but the past is packed …

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Anti-Zionism, Explained (w/ Adam Louis-Klein) 2:09:58

2M ago2:09:58

2:09:58

Anthropologist Adam Louis-Klein was in the Amazon on October 9th, when he went online and learned what had happened two days previously. Almost immediately, he also discovered something else: his left-wing colleagues in the academy were ready to ostracize him for his “filthy Zionist” views. Since then, Louis-Klein has turned his analytical eye towa…

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Heart & Graft (episode 10) - Kindness Catalysts: Brewing Bonds and Building Bikes. 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

This special bonus episode for World Kindness Day explores the transformative power of kindness at work with Georgina Klovig Skelton, Director of Kindness at o3e, a Brighton-based team-building company. From creative corporate events centred on charity—the bike builds, care packs, and adapted sports gear—to everyday gestures like making tea and che…

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