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A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the worlds of academia, popular culture, and the arts, Russell seeks to uncover the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh.On his new podcast ‘Above the Noise’ Russell guides us all—curious beginners, spiritual skeptics, and experienced practitioners—in brief, 10-minute med ...
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In this episode Deepak and I discuss the practical side of spirituality. He explains what scientific research has discovered about how a spiritual practice can significantly alter your life. Deepak also gives me a guided meditation. The meditation is in the second half of this part and includes a deconstruction of the method and why it works. Recor…
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Deepak Chopra on Cosmology and Consciousness
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In this week’s "best of" episode, part 1 of 2, Deepak and I chatted about the nature of consciousness, He unloaded his extensive knowledge of the cosmos, described what it means to be embodied, shared his understanding of what a belief in God is or means, and listed some of the reasons people suffer from existential crises. It was a wonderful excha…
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On Calming Stress and Anxiety--with Tapping, ft. Nick Ortner
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Best-selling author of The Tapping Solution, Nick Ortner is here! He describes the technique known as Tapping, which is a natural healing method that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. . Nick tells us the science behind Tapping (also known as Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT) and describes how it effects the brain and th…
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#76 Truth & Illusions (with Derren Brown)
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Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering, relationships and...there is a great story about a parrot at the end.By Russell Brand
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#75 Democracy Is Dead. What Now? (with David Runciman)
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David Runciman is author of "How Democracy Ends" and host of the Talking Politics podcast. We spoke about what the function of democracy is, the significance of the generational divide when voting, the relationship between corporations and government, anarcho-syndacalism & the rise of populism.By Russell Brand
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#74 Ceremony, Relationships And Communal Living (with Shaman Wendy Mandy)
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For over 30 years Wendy Mandy has been practicing ancient shaman rituals and healing. She was bestowed all her knowledge by Indigenous Tribes in Africa and South America. We talk about how to maintain healthy relationships, the importance of ceremony and the power of plant medicine!By Russell Brand
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#73 Seeds, Weeds & Intention (with Jay Shetty)
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A podcast with online creator and spiritual storyteller Jay Shetty. Lessons in daily self care, spiritual practice and positive thinking.By Russell Brand
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#72 The Tribe VS The Algorithm: Can We Ever Be Free Again? (with Douglas Rushkoff)
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Douglas understands a lot about the intersection between social media and philosophy and the way that our culture and psyche has been influenced by new technology. He’s a fascinating person and I think you’re gonna love it.By Russell Brand
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#71 Intuition & Mysticism In A Material World (with Theresa Cheung)
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What is precognition? What scientific studies are being done on the psychics, mediums and the mystical? Theresa Cheung author of the "Premonition Code" explains all.By Russell Brand
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#70 Heal Yourself with The Ice Shaman (with Wim Hof)
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"The cold is your teacher" - our most requested guest Wim Hof graces us with his presence on today's scientific, spiritual and mind altering podcast. *please do not try any of the breathing techniques described in warm water or swimming pools*By Russell Brand
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#069 Finding Joy Amidst Fascism & Violence (with Brad Evans & Henry Giroux)
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Today we discuss power, corruption, revolution and new systems. This is a proper academic episode, you’re gonna learn. Brad & Henry are brilliant thinkers and brilliant educators.By Russell Brand
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#068 Porn, Sadness & Madness (with Jon Ronson)
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Today's guest is the always intriguing journalist and great storyteller Jon Ronson. Fascinating, open and honest. We talked about his investigative podcasts into the world of pornography, how he fought his way out of depression and the dark world of social media shaming! It was an authentic and emotionally very real experience with Jon.…
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#067 Vulnerability, Progress & Biscuits (with Fearne Cotton)
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Fearne Cotton is on Under The Skin this week talking about mental health, fame and how to grow up. A very lucid, open and thoughtful conversation.By Russell Brand
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#066 Unlock Your Hidden Power with Ironman (John McAvoy)
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Former armed robber, with two life sentences, tells his story of redemption on today's episode of Under The Skin.By Russell Brand
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#065 Beauty, Fat and Capitalist Pigs (with Megan Jayne Crabbe)
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We discuss ideas around body positivity, the way that we relate to food, capitalisms role in how we see ourselves and Megan's journey and recovery out of anorexia. It was a fascinating conversation.By Russell Brand
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#064 Life Online & Death In Reality (with Laurence Scott)
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We talk about the nature of reality, both virtual, physical and psychological and how these realms intersect and inform us. And what particularly about this time we're living in is difficult and challenging. Laurence Scott is the author of "The Four-Dimensional Human" and "Picnic Comma Lightning" and occasionally hosts the BBC Radio 3 show "Free Th…
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#063 Being Good Men with The Happy Pear!
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Is it possible to run a business consciously? What does healthy masculinity look like? Stephen & Dave aka The Happy Pear know how it's done, promoting happiness and health in every aspect of life.By Russell Brand
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#062 Nosh & Socialism (with Jack Monroe)
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You gotta listen to the incomparable scourge of the right and food bank gourmet Jack Monroe on Under The Skin.By Russell Brand
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#061 Practical Spirituality - More Than Crystals & Candles (with Radhanath Swami)
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Today's podcast is with one of my own mentors and spiritual teachers - Radhanath Swami. An enlightening and pragmatic podcast questioning the role of religion, spirituality and our own place in modern society. Check it out and let us know social media what you thought of it tweet me @rustyrockets on Twitter or @trewrussellbrand on Instagram.…
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#60 Birth, Feminism & Power (with Katharine Graves)
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Can birth be a form of feminine empowerment? Why did footballer Harry Kane receive so much backlash for praising his wife? Today we go back to the beginning and delve into all things related birth - from combatting fear, the power of language and the role men can play. A very positive and insightful episode.…
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#059 Black Revolution & Whiteness Psychosis (with Kehinde Andrews)
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Do you suffer from the psychosis of whiteness? What is the politics of Blackness? These are just some of the questions Kehinde Andrews makes us think about during this episode. Honest questions, brutal truths and solutions that could potentially change the world for the better, for everyone.By Russell Brand
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#058 Populist Revolution - Will It Go Left Or Right? (with Candace Owens)
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An explosive conversation with controversial conservative thinker Candace Owen - a staunch advocate for the free market, capitalism and Donald Trump. Listen to some heated debates about the pros and cons of the left and the right and an attempt at negotiating what utopia might look like!By Russell Brand
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#057 The Masks We Wear (with Blindboy, The Rubberbandits)
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From identity and mental health to James Joyce and religion, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits enlightens us on today's first live Under The Skin podcast. Recorded in Dublin, Ireland.By Russell Brand
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#056 Meeting A Mentor (with Tony Robbins)
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Tony Robbins - pain, redemption and reprogramming with the incomparable Elvis/Jesus of Personal Development.By Russell Brand
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#055 Class & Class War In The Age Of Populism (with Darren McGarvey)
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Darren McGarvey is author of the award winning book "Poverty Safari", he joins us today to discuss the art of social mobility, the politics of poverty and how people from different backgrounds and perspectives can learn to understand one another.By Russell Brand
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#054 Can Spirituality Save The World From Godless Politics? (with Marianne Williamson)
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Renowned author and spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson joins me on today's podcast to discuss the current disconnect between spirituality and politics, how to to navigate mental health such as depression and whether a spiritual and political revolution is on its way!By Russell Brand
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#053 Gabor Maté - Damaged Leaders Rule An Addicted World!
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Dr. Gabor Maté a renowned specialist in addiction, childhood trauma and stress joins me on the podcast today. We discuss the many forms addiction can take, how we can cope as damaged people in the world and are we being ruled by traumatised politicians? Gabor has a very loving, optimistic and benevolent worldview that you will hopefully benefit fro…
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#052 How Loving Extremists Will Defeat Hate (with Deeyah Khan)
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This Deeyah Khan episode is special. She is an award winning documentary filmmaker who has met and confronted Jihadists and members of the KKK in order to understand what drives them. So much insight, bravery and practical love on difficult topics - religion/race/gender/identity. Also COINCIDENTALLY I barely speak in it.…
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#051 Justice Is Dead. Did It Fall Or Was It Pushed? (with David Rudolf, ‘The Staircase’)
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In this episode I'm joined by David Rudolf - the lawyer who represented Michael Peterson in the hit Netflix series "The Staircase". We spoke about what it's like to defend a person accused of murder, if true justice really exists at all and the importance of questioning authority.By Russell Brand
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#050 Systems Of The Damned (with Charles Eisenstein)
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On today's episode of Under The Skin I'm joined by author Charles Eisenstein to discuss alternative economic systems, find out what's wrong with the current climate change narrative and how we can actually change the world, challenge the powerful and empower the powerless.By Russell Brand
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#049 Yuval Noah Harari - Are Our Children AI Slaves?
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Today we welcome back Yuval Noah Harari to Under The Skin where we discuss his new book 21 Lessons For The 21st Century. We tackle the idea of the rise useless class, the power of new A.I. technology and what we can do to combat this potential assault on our identity and role as human beings in world.…
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Season #2 of Under The Skin returns. In this teaser you'll hear clips from upcoming episodes with Yuval Noah Harari, Charles Eisenstein, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits and Loki The Rapper aka. Darren McGarvey. We've got some fantastic guests coming up over the course of this series from across the political and ideological spectrum. You'll hear fr…
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#048 Freedom and Tyranny (with Jordan Peterson)
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In this special edition of Under The Skin celebrating the paperback release of my book Recovery - clinical psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson joins me again to discuss the nature of social hierarchies, where power lies and how to live in harmony. We also compare his 12 Rules for Life with the 12 Steps in my book Recovery.…
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Some Exciting News...Season #2: Under The Skin to the bone!
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The first season of Under The Skin has come to an end. Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast, it's been a fantastic year with brilliant guests. But don't worry Season #2 will be back on June 2nd with some exceptional new guests including Jim Carrey, Gabor Mate and Tony Robbins! Stay tuned...…
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Is Civilisation Crumbling? with Adam Curtis
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A look back at one of the first and most memorable Under The Skin episodes with filmmaker Adam Curtis about the rise of individualism, where real power lies, and whether we really want change.By Russell Brand
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Yanis Varoufakis - Euro Power From A Man Who Knows
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One of my favourite guests on Under The Skin and an episode you should definitely listen to is the fascinating interview where I discuss with Yanis what happens when you take on the political, financial and media elite, and how radical reform can occur. Through accounts of his confrontations with the IMF, European institutions and the German govern…
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(Yuval) Noah’s Arc - What Is The Future For Sapiens?
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With his ever growing popularity I take a look back at my interview with Yuval Noah Harari, author of bestseller ‘Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind’. We discuss how homo sapiens came to dominate the world, how our society is built on fiction, the creation of a class of useless people, and the future for our species. (Originally published in 201…
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#047 Egos and Alcohol (with Ryron & Rener Gracie)
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Brothers and part of jiu jitsu’s most illustrious family, my guests today are Ryron and Rener Gracie who discuss how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has shaped the people they are today; the pressure of continuing their family’s legacy; how UFC (their father’s creation) has become one of the fastest growing sports in history; and the importance of being able t…
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#046 Power vs Kindness (with Jordan Peterson)
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Recently making the headlines after a combative interview about the gender pay gap with Channel 4’s Cathy Newman, my guest today is Jordan Peterson, who discusses with me some of his 12 Rules for Life.By Russell Brand
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#045 What’s The Biggest Threat To Freedom? Islam Or Consumerism (with Sam Harris)
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In a bumper 2 hour episode neuroscientist, author and fellow podcaster Sam Harris and I discuss the effects and rationality of religious belief, the illusion of freedom, Western intervention in the Middle East and where true power lies.By Russell Brand
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#044 Headspace - Could Mass Meditation Change Everything? (with Andy Puddicombe)
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Co-founder and voice of the Headspace app, Andy Puddicombe joins me to discuss his striving to teach meditation and mindfulness within a consumerist society via an interesting journey from the UK to becoming a Tibetan Buddhist monk and training with the Moscow State Circus.By Russell Brand
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#043 Professor Brian Cox - God, The Universe and Meaning
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The one we’ve been waiting for - the brilliant Professor Brian Cox discusses the possibility of intelligent life other than our own; the danger of dogma within science; and Elon Musk’s space travel plans. As well as the small matters of God, the Universe and Meaning. Strap in for this one!By Russell Brand
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#042 Senses & Consciousness - Beyond The 5 Senses Myth (with Prof Barry Smith)
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Professor Barry Smith discusses collaborative research between philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists and their discoveries, including how we have many more than the commonly perceived 5 senses.By Russell Brand
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#041 Shakespeare And Power! (with Professor Tony Howard)
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Is Shakespeare still at the heart of British culture? Tony Howard discusses Shakespeare’s continued relevance in reflecting the shifts in British society; the marginalisation of Black and Asian performers; and how the entertainment sector still faces urgent calls for greater diversity.By Russell Brand
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#040 How To Be Spiritually Healthy In Damaged Times (with Emma Kenny)
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Psychological therapist Emma Kenny discusses new and forgotten ideas around personal growth, gained from 17 years working with people in crisis including some of the UK’s toughest estates.By Russell Brand
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#039 Putin & Trump, Global Gangsters Or Same Old Same Old? (with Luke Harding)
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Author of current New York Times bestseller ‘Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money, and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win’ Luke Harding talks me through the international espionage, off-shore banks, mobsters, money laundering and computer hacking at the heart of the web of relationships between the Kremlin, Trump and members of Trump’s circle.…
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#038 Revolution In The Age Of Anger (with Pankaj Mishra)
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Historian and novelist Pankaj Mishra joins me to talk about what he calls the ‘age of anger’ - a global pandemic of rage - and how the pursuit of progress and individualism has created a demoralised world.By Russell Brand
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#037 Extreme Survival with Ed Stafford - Is The Toughest Terrain Your Own Mind?
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Survivalist and adventurer Ed Stafford joins me to discuss his life changing expeditions and their physical and mental consequences, the lure of extreme isolation and the importance of meditation.By Russell Brand
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