Modern Wisdom
Modern Wisdom is a podcast hosted by Chris Williamson that features conversations with some of the world's most influential thinkers, including David Goggins, Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, and Andrew Huberman. The show aims to provide lessons and insights to help listeners navigate the challenges of life. Topics range from personal development and psychology to philosophy and success strategies.
Episodes
Harvard Professor: Why Nothing Feels Real Anymore - Arthur Brooks - #1109
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author.
Why do some people feel lost while others seem deeply fulfilled? When life feels empty, it's often not because you're missing success, money, or comfort; it's because you're missing meaning. So how do you find purpose? How do you create a life that feels worth living? And what does meaning look like in a world wh
The Art of Unstoppable Self-Belief - Joe Santagato - #1108
Joe Santagato is a comedian and podcaster.
What’s on the other side of self-belief? For Joe Santagato, it was raw authenticity. By betting on himself, he turned The Basement Yard into a podcast powerhouse and recently sold out Madison Square Garden. How did he do it, and what can we learn from his journey?
Expect to learn which state has the most sexually satisfied women, why Joe’s audience is m
The Brutal Side of Making It In Show Business - Zach Braff - #1107
Zach Braff is an actor and director.
How do you make it in Hollywood? Zach Braff might have the answer. From leading one of the biggest TV shows of the 2000s to directing iconic episodes and acclaimed films, he's spent decades mastering the industry. So how did he build a career that lasted decades in one of the toughest industries on earth, and what has he been up to since?
Expect to learn what
Something Strange Is Happening To Gen Z - Isabel Brown - #1106
Isabel Brown is a conservative media personality and author.
Is Gen Z embracing tradition again? Gen Z continues to reject many of the values their parents grew up with and vowed to return toward a more traditional way of life. Is this the start of a lasting cultural shift, or just another passing trend?
Expect to learn why Gen Z Is becoming more conservative than ever, the reasons behind the ri
Rabbit Hole: Does Tim Ferriss Dream In Japanese? - #1105
In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore:
- Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium.
- If Tim Ferriss dreams in Japanese.
- How the UK would rank as America's 51st state.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster.
- Nirav Sanjani is an entrepreneur and tech founder.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entr
4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104
I hit 4.2 million YouTube subscribers!
As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly.
You’re about to learn my thoughts on settling down, sleeping with an ex, Harambe, the smallest hill I’d willingly die on, and much, much more…
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Psyop Expert: “Brainwashing Is Real And It’s Happening Now” - Chase Hughes - #1103
Chase Hughes is a former U.S. Navy Chief, behavior and influence expert, speaker, and author.
Are you being brainwashed right now? What if the ideas you think are yours were carefully planted to make you believe you came up with them yourself? Maybe this pod is a psyop, maybe it isn’t, but listen, and maybe you’ll learn how to spot one.
Expect to learn if we happen to live in the most psychologi
Mostly Wise: Matt McCusker, Andrew Huberman & Tom Segura - #1102
I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this inaugural episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:
The non-sexual benefits of tadalafil (Cialis).
Why Retardmaxxing might be the most underrated life hack.
The strange reasons why people are making AI clones of their exes.
Why America is addicted to lawsuits.
If Love Island is harder than Navy SEAL se
The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida (1st interview in a decade) - #1101
David Deida is a spiritual teacher, researcher, speaker, and author.
What happens when desire and ambition fade? As we age, the urgency and purpose that once defined us can begin to shift. But when that shift leaves us feeling empty, how do we understand it, and how do we build meaning again when the old sources no longer drive us?
Expect to learn what a Man of Zero is, if the man of zero is the
19 Lessons From 1100 Episodes - #1100
To celebrate 1100 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.
Expect to learn why everyone misunderstands what obsession actually means, what the great paradox of self-awareness is, the six lessons you should learn to choose a life direction, the dark side of monk mode, why the internet will never help you 'find yourse
Birth Rate Debate: “40% Of Girls Will Never Be Mothers” - #1099
In this birth rate debate, we explore:
- The cataclysmic impacts of the current birth rates for future generations.
- Why so many young women are opting out of motherhood.
- What can be done to fix declining birth rates globally.
- and much more...
Guests:
- Lyman Stone is a demographer, researcher, and a writer.
- Simone Collins is an author and pronatalist advocate focused on fertility and
The Health Crisis Of Office Jobs - Bob King - #1098
Bob King is the founder and CEO of Humanscale.
Is your desk job aging your body faster than you realize? Sitting may be part of getting work done, but the way most of us do it can wreck our posture, stiffen our joints, and create problems that show up years later. So what can you do at work every day to protect your future self?
Expect to learn why bad design might be the cause of your back prob
"They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097
Ryan Garcia is a professional boxer and a WBC interim lightweight champion.
What’s it like being the bad boy of boxing? Most people know Ryan Garcia from the chaos of his social media — the outbursts, controversies, and viral moments. But behind the headlines is still an elite fighter operating at the very top of the sport. So who is Ryan Garcia away from the internet? What’s it like living under
21 Harsh Truths About Why You’re Still Lost - Mark Manson - #1096
Mark Manson is a writer, entrepreneur, and a New York Times best-selling author.
Mark is one of my favorite thinkers. His blog, books, and X account are packed with timeless lessons I come back to again and again. Today, we get to go through some of his best lessons on life, love, and everything that makes us human.
Expect to learn why it's important to do hard things, why it’s important to live
How TikTok Hijacked The Future Of Music - Nik Nocturnal - #1095
Nik Nocturnal is a musician, YouTuber, and content creator.
What is happening in modern metal music? The days of thrash and hair metal dominating culture are long gone, and something entirely new has taken their place. So what defines modern metal, why does it sound so different, and how has the internet changed the music industry forever?
Expect to learn how big of an impact TikTok plays in sha
DEBATE: Why Do Gen Z Women Hate Men So Much? - #1094
In this evolutionary psychology debate, we explore:
- Why women feel much more negatively towards young men than young men feel about them.
- Why men are more often demonised and women are seen as victims.
- How differing political views are quietly becoming one of the biggest relationship dealbreakers for young people.
- and much more...
Guests
- Freya India is a writer and journalist focus
How To Have The Hardest Conversations Of Your Life - Jefferson Fisher - #1093
Jefferson Fisher is a trial attorney, legal educator, and content creator.
Why are the conversations that matter most the hardest to have? When something meaningful needs to be said, we often avoid it, only making things worse. So how do you structure a difficult conversation the right way, and connect with someone not just logically, but emotionally?
Expect to learn why we fear conflict in comm
Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, And Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092
Mercedes Coffman is a writer, researcher, and cultural commentator.
What’s happening with modern dating? People who are genuinely ready for a relationship feel frustrated, even punished by a shallow dating pool, yet others seem to find real love every day. So what’s actually broken, and what can be fixed?
Expect to learn why avoidant culture is changing relationship expectations, if modern datin
The Uber Eats to OnlyFans Pipeline - #1091
In the second edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore:
- If Kratom is more addictive than heroin
- What the latest and greatest life hacks are
- Who actually is the highest-earning athlete in history
- and much more…
Guests:
- Gary Faust is a comedian and writer.
- Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and an angel investor.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer
The Extreme Crisis of Young Women - Freya India - #1090
Freya India is a writer and journalist focused on female mental health and modern culture.
What’s happening with modern women? By almost every measure, life has improved; more freedom, opportunity, and independence than ever before. So why are many women reporting lower levels of happiness? What’s driving this paradox, and what would actually fix it?
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No One is Ready for This Coming War - Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf - #1089
Andy Stumpf is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, extreme sports enthusiast, public speaker, podcaster, and author.
What will the future of war actually look like? As AI accelerates and warfare rapidly evolves, the stakes feel higher than ever, but how worried should we really be?
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How to Steal Thoughts Out of Anyone’s Head - Oz Pearlman - #1088
Oz Pearlman is a mentalist, magician, endurance athlete, and keynote speaker.
Can someone actually read your mind? Oz has built a 30-year career on making you believe the answer is yes, but what's really happening when he guesses your PIN code, your card, or a memory you've never shared with anyone? Is it psychology, body language, or something science can barely explain?
Expect to learn how men
A Shocking Turn in the War on Men - Richard Reeves - #1087
Richard Reeves is a writer, researcher and the Founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men.
What is the current state of men and boys? As social movements have focused on supporting historically marginalised groups, Richard has led the march on whether men’s challenges have been overlooked. So what is the current state of men and boys, and are we finally moving toward meaningfully addressing
Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086
Adam Aleksic is a linguist, content creator, and author, best known online as the Etymology Nerd.
What’s happening to language right now? Words like “rizz” and “skibidi” can make it feel like you’re out of the loop, but are you actually getting older, or has the internet transformed language into something entirely new? What does the science of linguistics say about this shift?
Expect to learn w
The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085
Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster.
What can one of history's greatest empires, and its most notorious leaders, teach us about the modern world? We all know the story of Julius Caesar and his famous assassination... but what really happened? And what lessons from Ancient Rome still shape our lives
today?
Expect to learn why learning about Roman history is useful or instructive at he
Everything You Know is About to Collapse - David Friedberg - #1084
David Friedberg is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster.
What will the future actually look like? With AI dominating the conversation, cutting through the noise matters more than ever. So what’s really coming, and what will it cost us?
Expect to learn why the future if going to be epic even if the cost is high, why the future of tech and AI might be overblown, why we should care about the mo
16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People - Michael Smoak - #1083
Michael Smoak is a mindset coach, entrepreneur, and podcaster.
What does it actually cost to live a great life? From the outside, top performers seem to have everything we want, but the story isn’t that simple. Behind every extraordinary life is a series of trade-offs, sacrifices, and unseen costs. So what is the true price of ambition, and are you willing to pay it?
Expect to learn what high-p
The Wild Psychology of Elon Musk - Eric Jorgenson - #1082
Eric Jorgenson is an investor, entrepreneur, and author.
How does Elon Musk actually think? You can analyse him from first principles, but the closest thing to a blueprint is Eric Jorgenson’s The Book of Elon. So what’s really going on in his mind, and what makes him so extraordinary?
Expect to learn what the most misleading narrative about Elon’s success is, why Elon decides to move so fast and
Why Children of Divorce Grow Into Broken Adults - Erica Komisar - #1081
Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst, parenting expert, and author.
Why do we assume kids will be okay after divorce? As separation becomes more common, the long-term impact on a child’s development is often overlooked. So what actually happens, and can divorce ever be done without damage?
Expect to learn what most adults misunderstand about how deeply divorce affects kids, why constant parental con
The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness - Robert Pantano - #1080
Robert Pantano is a writer, creator, and the founder of the Pursuit of Wonder YouTube channel.
At what point does self-awareness become self-sabotage? The more you analyze yourself, the easier it is to get stuck overthinking. So how do you improve your life without ruining it?
Expect to learn why self-awareness is a problem and the paradox of being too self-aware, if there is a way to be self-aw
AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris - #1079
Tristan Harris is a tech ethicist, entrepreneur, and a speaker.
Are we sleepwalking into disaster? AI is unlocking massive progress, but the dangers hiding beneath the surface are exactly what experts fear most. So what’s coming… and could it spiral beyond our control?
Expect to learn why AI is distinct from other kind of technologies, what the Ali Baba rogue AI catastrophe that should scare eve
Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise - #1078
Welcome to the new Studio!
To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode, we explore:
The world’s worst phone call of all time
If the act of self-improvement is problematic
Tom Cruise stops by the new set
and much more…
Guests:
Michael Smoak is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and investor.
Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and
How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077
Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, speaker, and author.
How do you make goals actually stick? We all want better for ourselves, but most goals fade. So how do you set goals that excite you—and actually follow through?
Expect to learn why some goals feel effortless and others feel like a chore, how the role of intentions plays into goal setting and how to stack them, what the practical differ
The Hotdog Effect: Secrets of the World’s #1 Restaurants - Will Guidara - #1076
Will Guidara is a restaurateur, hospitality expert, and author.
What does it take to become the world’s best restaurant? In an era of extravagant dining and over-the-top experiences, the answer might be simpler than you think. So what actually separates the best from the rest?
Expect to learn the biggest differences between service and hospitality, how Will went from #50 in the world to #1, how
Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom) - Roy Baumeister - #1075
Roy Baumeister is a psychologist, professor, and researcher.
Are men inherently more expendable from an evolutionary standpoint—and if so, has that dynamic helped drive innovation? If risk-taking outliers are often responsible for progress, what does that say about the role men play in shaping civilisation? And does this tradeoff come at the cost of higher failure, instability, and sacrifice alon
A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs - Nir Eyal - #1074
Nir Eyal is an author, behavioural design expert, and investor.
What does it mean to truly hold a belief you endorse? Maybe some of what we believe isn’t true. But more interesting is how beliefs are formed, and how they can be reshaped. So how do you update your beliefs in a way that actually serves you, rather than holds you back?
Expect to learn why beliefs are so important and why they are jus
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal - #1073
Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer.
Gurwinder is one of my favourite X follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It’s fantastic, and today we go through some of my favourites.
Expect to learn what the Oxytocin paradox is, why anxiety is now the most common mental health conditio
Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters) - Dr Debra Soh - #1072
Dr Debra Soh is a neuroscientist, sex researcher, political commentator, and author.
Why are we more connected than ever—but having less sex? Technology promised endless connection, but many people feel more isolated than ever. With sexlessness increasing, what’s causing the modern “sex recession,” and what can be done about it?
Expect to learn if people having less sex is a big deal or not, wha
If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over - Bill Gurley - #1071
Bill Gurley is a venture capitalist, general partner at Benchmark, and a former Wall Street analyst.
How do you find work you actually enjoy? So many people warn about the jobs they hate and the dreams they never chased. But turning passion into a career is harder than it sounds. So how do you reinvent yourself and build a life where work feels meaningful instead of miserable?
Expect to learn wh
Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous? - Louis Theroux - #1070
Louis Theroux is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, broadcaster, and author.
What is it really like inside the Manosphere? Online spaces for men have exploded in influence, shaping how millions of young men think about success, relationships, and masculinity. Supporters say it helps men improve their lives. Critics say it’s dangerous and toxic. So what’s the truth, and is the manosphere as harm
How Love Turns You Insane - Dr Max Butterfield - #1069
Dr. Max Butterfield is an experimental psychologist and professor who studies relationships and decision-making.
Why does love make us do crazy things? Rom-coms make relationships look easy, but real love is far more complicated. So what actually makes a relationship work—and why does love make us act irrationally?
Expect to learn what science says about what people should do to recover from a b
How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain - Dr Peter Salerno - #1068
Dr Peter Salerno is a social psychologist, professor, and researcher.
Why are narcissists so manipulative? At some point in your life, you’ve probably encountered a narcissist. They can take control of a situation so subtly that before you realize it, you’re caught under their influence. So how can you spot a narcissist early, and what can you do to protect yourself from their manipulation?
Expe
The collapse of modern attention (and how to get it back) - Cal Newport - #1067
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, a productivity expert and an author.
Has AI “workslop” damaged our ability to focus? When AI entered the workplace, many thought it would replace knowledge workers. Instead, we’re flooded with AI-generated noise that feels productive but often isn’t. In this new era, is the real competitive advantage simply the ability to focus
The Genetics of Evil: Are People Born Bad? - Dr Kathryn Paige Harden - #1066
Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden is a psychologist and behavioural geneticist, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and an author.
Are people born evil, or does evil emerge from circumstance? While we tend to blame genetics for humanity’s darkest behaviors, science and psychology suggest a far more complicated picture. If biology, environment, and experience all shape behavior, ho
The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars - Scott Solomon - #1065
Scott Solomon is an evolutionary biologist, professor, and author.
Since the earliest days of science fiction, we’ve wondered what it would mean to live on Mars. Today, that question is no longer hypothetical. As humanity moves closer to becoming an interplanetary species, a new question emerges: what happens when humans are born and raised on another world? How would Mars change our bodies, our
The Brutal Tactics of Female Sexual Competition - Dr Dani Sulikowski - #1064
Dr Dani Sulikowski is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher.
Female intrasexual competition is more ruthless than most people realize. Just when we think we understand how women compete with one another, the rules shift—and the limits move. So how intense is female intrasexual competition really, and what has social media done to amplify it?
Expect to learn what female intrasex
How to Survive the Death of Your Old Self - Charlie Houpert - #1063
Charlie Houpert is an entrepreneur and YouTuber.
Why does life tend to teach its hardest lessons just as we think we’ve arrived? We chase the goals, build the lifestyle, tick the boxes, only to discover that emptiness and insecurity still follow us. Ancient philosophers and writers wrestled with this long before we did, encoding the problem into myths that have endured for thousands of years. So
It’s time to rethink your entire life plan - Dave Evans - #1062
Dave Evans is an entrepreneur, early Apple engineer, former Electronic Arts executive, Stanford lecturer, and author.
How does someone genuinely find meaning in their life? We’re often told that when things feel empty, uncertain, or painful, the answer is to “find more meaning”. But what does that actually mean? Is meaning something we discover, like a hidden truth waiting to be uncovered? Or is
Why You Can’t Stop Your Productivity Addiction - Oliver Burkeman - #1061
Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author.
How does the insecure overachiever evolve? You think success will quiet the doubt, then you hit 30, and it’s still there. More achievement, more stress. So how do you feel proud of what you’ve built without always fearing it’s not enough?
Expect to learn if it possible to be the best in the world and relaxed at the same ti
The Case Against Condoms & Fake Friendship - Rick Glassman - #1060
Rick Glassman is a comedian, actor, and podcaster.
Why do humans act so complicated? We’re simple creatures — farts are funny, everyone does awkward stuff, yet we all pretend we don’t. Maybe life gets better when you lean into the weird instead of hiding it. So how do you embrace being different and find the fun instead of stressing about it?
Expect to learn how Rick’s brain works, what his favo
Marriage Lessons from Divorce Court - James Sexton - #1059
James Sexton is a New York-based divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law and insights on marriage and divorce.
What does it actually take to avoid divorce? In a world where most marriages don’t last, it’s easy to assume you’ll be the exception, until reality hits. So how do you prepare for a great marriage… and, if things don’t work out, make sure you’re equipped to han
4.1M Q&A - Health Update, Sobriety & Finding The One - #1058
I hit 4.1 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 if Chris ever tried the Carnivore Diet, advice for feeling lost in life, if being sober is really worth it in the long run, the current state of Chris’ health issues, the biggest issues with hust
Uncertain About Your Relationship? You Need This... - Matthew Hussey - #1057
Matthew Hussey is the world’s #1 dating coach, a YouTuber, public speaker and an author.
How do you know if you’re with the right person — or if you're just telling yourself you are? If you’re questioning the relationship more than enjoying it, Matthew Hussey might have the clarity you need. So what does finding your person actually look like, and what signs should you pay attention to?
Timestam
Did Evolutionary Psychology Get Dating All Wrong? - Dr Paul Eastwick - #1056
Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher.
Much of what we think we know about relationships comes from an evolutionary psychology lens, but what if that framework is flawed? In his groundbreaking new research, Dr Paul Eastwock challenges long-held assumptions, turning evolutionary psychology on its head. So where did it go wrong, and what new models replace it?
Expect to l
Mastering the Art of Spending Money - Morgan Housel - #1055
Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund, an investor and an author.
Why is spending money well a skill most people never learn? In a world obsessed with saving, why does saying “it’s okay to spend” still feel taboo? What can high performers teach us about investing not just money, but time, energy, and attention wisely?
Expect to learn why it’s important to talk about how to spend
The 2026 Immortality Protocol - Bryan Johnson - #1054
Bryan Johnson is the founder of Braintree, Kernel, a futurist, biohacker and an author.
Is it possible for humans to never die? In recent years, Bryan Johnson has drawn global attention for the extreme experiments he’s running on his own body in pursuit of radical longevity. So what does the latest science actually say about his quest to live forever, and how close are we really to immortality?
11 Psychology Tricks From the World’s Best Brands - Richard Shotton - #1053
Richard Shotton is a behavioural scientist, founder of Astroten and an author.
How do billion-dollar brands actually do it? From genius marketing tactics that make them instantly memorable to some of the funniest mistakes you’ve ever seen, there’s a psychology behind why certain brands stick. What are the principles top brands use, and how do they create content that people remember long after th
Uncontacted Tribes, Jungle Warfare & Being Eaten Alive - Paul Rosolie - #1052
Paul Rosolie is a naturalist, author, and wildlife filmmaker.
What is it actually like to live a real-life Indiana Jones adventure? From surviving the Amazon, encountering dangerous animals, and coming face-to-face with uncontacted tribes, what makes this place worth protecting, and what’s the smartest way to save the Amazon and everything it holds?
Expect to learn what it’s like being stung be
The Personal Pain of Country Music - HARDY - #1051
HARDY is a singer-songwriter and producer.
Odds are, your favorite country song wasn’t written by the person singing it; it was probably written by HARDY (or someone in his writing circle, maybe). So how did a Mississippi country boy become one of Nashville’s most powerful behind-the-scenes writers and producers?
Expect to learn what HARDY’s philosophy for his career and life is, what most peopl
Practical Tools for a Less Anxious Life - Donald Robertson - #1050
Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, an author and an expert on ancient philosophy.
Why are we so anxious in the safest time in human history? Our brains evolved for real danger, predators, hunger, survival, not notifications and deadlines. So what are the modern tools for calming our primitive nervous system in a modern world? And is the answer something our ancestors alre
A Masterclass in Improving Your HRV - Dr Jay Wiles - #1049
Dr Jay Wiles is https://ohm.health's Chief Health & Performance Officer and HRV researcher.
HRV is the new health flex, but is it lying to you? Everyone’s comparing HRV scores, but what does HRV really mean for your health? How do you raise it, and should you actually care if yours is lower than your friends'?
Expect to learn what HRV actually measures and what it doesn’t, why everyone suddenly
Autism is the New Stolen Valor - Trevor Wallace - #1048
Trevor Wallace is a comedian, writer, and content creator.
What does going viral actually feel like? If you’re Trevor Wallace, it’s just another week. From Celsius kids to Zyn bros, Cybertrucks to Monster Energy and "Kyle's", Trevor turns internet chaos into comedy gold. So what’s the method behind his madness, and how does he keep winning the internet
Expect to learn why Autism is the new stol
The Obvious Strategy to Take Back Your Time - Jonathan Swanson - #1047
Jonathan Swanson is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Thumbtack.
What if instead of using extra money to buy things, you used it to buy time? Delegation has never been easier, and with AI, you can 10× your productivity without working more. So what does smart delegation actually look like, and which tools make it possible?
Expect to learn why buying hours is more important than buying things, wh
Can Ambitious People Ever Have Balance? - Russ - #1046
Russ is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer.
Is obsession a gift or a choice? If you want to do something truly great, the idea of balance can start to feel like a comforting lie. So what does it actually cost to win? How did Russ go from an independent producer to a Billboard-winning artist by sacrificing almost everything else in his life, and was it worth it?
Expect to learn why you ha
How to Take Control of Your Emotions - Joe Hudson - #1045
Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host.
Why do we struggle to feel our emotions fully? A rich life requires openness, but that openness comes with the risk of pain. So how do we embrace the full spectrum of human emotion, even when it leaves us vulnerable to being hurt?
Expect to learn why it’s hard to live in the real world with an open heart, why so many people struggle to make
Inside Minnesota's $10B Childcare Fraud Scandal - Nick Shirley - #1044
Nick Shirley is a YouTuber, content creator, and investigative journalist.
In just a few weeks, Nick Shirley has gone from relative obscurity to the center of one of the largest political fraud scandals in recent history. By uncovering tens of millions of dollars in alleged fraud in Minnesota, his work has forced immediate reactions from both state and federal officials, something no journalist
14 Habits for an Optimised Morning & Evening Routine - Arthur Brooks - #1043
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author.
What does it really take to live a fulfilling life? With endless advice on how to boost or sabotage happiness, what does science actually say about feeling better and living well?
Expect to learn if men need marriage more than women do, why women tend to leave bad relationships faster than men, why falling in lo
How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026 - Dr Andrew Huberman - #1042
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 brain, sleep, supplements, and his personal go-t
Why Don’t You Have Sex With Your Sister? - Dr Debra Lieberman - #1041
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 surrounding incest?
Expect to learn why evolution has desi
4M Subscriber Q&A - #1040
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 thoughts I have when I feel sad and or disappoi
Why Successful Men Always Self-Destruct - Connor Beaton - 1039
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 challenges in healthier, more honest ways?
Expect to
The Environmental Toxins Killing Your Health - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - #1038
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 you take to regain control and move toward better h
Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025) - #1037
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.
Timestamps:
(0:00) Why Meditation Can Change Your Life in 2026
(11:01) Uber is Revolutionising How We Book Flights
(17:49) The Chess Clock Procrastination Buster
(22:32) Brick Your Phone to Boost Productiv
The Best Moments of Modern Wisdom (2025) - #1036
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 decisions you make every day, according to Tony Robb
How to Engineer a Life You Love - Mark Rober - #1035
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 the natural curiosity that gets pruned out of the
23 Lessons from 2025 - #1034
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 to learn why I try to stay out of internet drama,
Why Comedies Suck Now - Judd Apatow - #1033
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 gratitude for pain, how comedy saved Judd and why
The Dark Subcultures of Online Politics - Joshua Citarella - #1032
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 truly influence real-world policy?
Expect to learn
18 Harsh Realities of Modern Dating - Macken Murphy - #1031
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 dating within reach?
Timestamps:
(0:00) Does Si
Inside the Conservative Civil War - Brett Cooper - #1030
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 all?
Expect to learn Brett’s thoughts on the Con
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