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42courses Podcast

42courses Podcast

42courses 102 Episodes Sep 29, 2026

The 42courses Podcast offers bite-sized insights from the world's smartest minds, making big ideas simple, useful, and often funny. It covers topics like behavioural science, creativity, business, and psychology, minus the boring bits.

Episodes

Dave Duarte: The AI Habit That Makes You Think Better
Dave Duarte: The AI Habit That Makes You Think Better Sep 29, 2026 00:48:56 Is AI making us smarter or lazier? Chris Rawlinson sits down with his old friend Dave Duarte, who spends his days teaching companies how to actually use AI, to compare notes on what's changed in the last couple of months (roughly two decades in AI years).In this episode:- The daily AI habit that makes Chris more curious- Why talking an idea through beats typing it- Why students' homework m
Nudgestock 2026 Preview with Dan Bennett
Nudgestock 2026 Preview with Dan Bennett Aug 31, 2026 00:33:18 Trust is the thing every organisation says it wants and almost nobody can describe.Dan Bennett runs Ogilvy's behavioural science practice globally and curates Nudgestock, the world's biggest behavioural science festival. This year's theme is Trust Issues, so Chris got him on to take it apart: why trust breaks at an identifiable moment rather than quietly drifting away, what aviation wo
Dave Duarte: The Half-Life of Knowledge in the AI Age
Dave Duarte: The Half-Life of Knowledge in the AI Age May 11, 2026 00:39:03 AI is moving faster than anyone can keep up with, and most people are quietly knackered just trying. In this episode we sit down with old friend and fellow educator Dave Duarte to ask the awkward question: what's actually worth learning when every shiny new tool has the shelf life of a banana? Expect philosophy, paperclip machines, surprisingly creepy smart homes, and a genuinely useful framework
The Human Side of AI: Agentic AI & The Future of Workflows
The Human Side of AI: Agentic AI & The Future of Workflows Feb 5, 2026 00:28:11 In this episode, Chris and Conor McCarthy explore the move from standard Chatbots to Agentic AI.If you are trying to figure out how to move beyond basic prompts and build systems that actually do the work for you, this conversation is for you. Conor breaks down the confusion between simple workflows and true AI agents, sharing practical examples of how to automate everything from email triage to c
Richard Shotton: Marketing Secrets from "Hacking the Human Mind"
Richard Shotton: Marketing Secrets from "Hacking the Human Mind" Jan 19, 2026 00:35:15 Why does a vacuum cleaner need a transparent case? Why do Pringles need to crunch loudly to taste fresh? And why are we willing to pay a locksmith more if they take longer to open the door?In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Richard Shotton to discuss his brand new book, Hacking the Human Mind. Unlike his previous bestsellers, Richard flips the script this time, analysing 17 of the wor
Tay Guan Hin - Why AI Can’t Replace Human Flaws
Tay Guan Hin - Why AI Can’t Replace Human Flaws Jan 12, 2026 00:44:11 What do a NASA engineer, a knuckle duster, and a trip to Uzbekistan have in common?We sat down with creative legend Tay Guan Hin to find out. In this episode, recorded fresh from the historic Silk Road, Tay reveals why playing it safe is officially boring.His new book, Collide, argues that the best ideas don’t come from peace and quiet; they come from smashing things together. Tune in to discover
The Human Side of AI: Tools, Fears, and the Future
The Human Side of AI: Tools, Fears, and the Future Dec 15, 2025 00:48:58 Is AI a job-killer, or is it the spark for a new creative renaissance? Join Chris (CEO, 42courses), Dave Duarte (CEO, Treeshake), and Conor McCarthy (AI Consultant & Engineer) for a candid conversation about navigating the choppy seas of the AI revolution.In this episode, we move past the doom-scrolling and focus on practical optimism. We discuss why AI is the "fastest depreciating asset human
The Science of Selling - Matt Sucha
The Science of Selling - Matt Sucha Dec 8, 2025 00:44:42 Why do customers say "no" even when you offer them something for free? And how can simply changing a question double your sales?In this episode, Chris chats with behavioural science expert and Mindworx founder Matt Suchánek. A former actuary turned consumer psychology pro, Matt reveals why the secret to boosting sales isn't about giving people more reasons to buy—it's about givin
The Simple Secret to Better Health - Chris Read
The Simple Secret to Better Health - Chris Read Oct 30, 2025 00:45:03 Why are 95% of us deficient in the one nutrient that could slash our risk of disease by nearly 30%?In this episode, we chat with Chris Read, founder of the health company Indi. Chris breaks down his journey from the world of sleep products to becoming obsessed with nutrition, revealing the shocking truths about the food industry, from hidden "nasty emulsifiers" to the problems with tradi
Mike Sharman: Make It Newsworthy, A Viral Playbook
Mike Sharman: Make It Newsworthy, A Viral Playbook Sep 1, 2025 00:46:24 How do you turn a funny idea into primetime chatter and global buzz? In this lively episode, Mike Sharman shares the “Holy Trinity of marketing” that still wins today: activation first, scale it digitally, then PR the living daylights out of it. He breaks down how his team spoofed My Octopus Teacher" into the cult hit “My Creepy Teacher,” why curiosity is a superpower, and how to engineer vir
Rob Campbell & Paula Bloodworth - How To Think Like An Artist
Rob Campbell & Paula Bloodworth - How To Think Like An Artist Aug 5, 2025 00:46:04 Why are brands continually out-played, out-thought and out-innovated by artists with zero marketing knowledge, training or experience? In this delightful conversation with globally renowned strategy legends, Rob Campbell and Paula Bloodworth, we take a look at what you can learn from artists and how it can help you get ahead.Rob's Website: https://robcampbell.coPaula's Website: https://www
Alison Kosik - A No Fluff Guide to Fixing Your Finances
Alison Kosik - A No Fluff Guide to Fixing Your Finances Jul 7, 2025 00:30:57 Why do smart, capable women still freeze up when it comes to money?In this episode of the 42courses podcast, former CNN anchor and author of What’s Up with Women and Money, Alison Kosik, opens up about her own financial journey and why money talk still feels taboo for so many women.From cultural conditioning to salary shame, Alison tackles the myths that keep women financially sidelined. She share

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