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Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

by Podimo & TellTale

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold our attention?   Welcome to Richard Wiseman’s On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer a thousand questions about the human mind. A magician, academic and author, Richard holds the UK’s only professorship in the public understanding of psychology. Together with science journalist Marnie Chesterton, they take on all manner of questions from the public, celebrities and each other, on everything from ghosts to laughter, dreaming to luck, sleep to memory. This fact-filled, irreverent, interactive podcast is the ultimate guide to the human psyche and provides listeners with an invaluable toolkit for successful living. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show (it's published weekly). Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod   https://twitter.com/wisemanpod   CREDITS Presented by Professor Richard Wiseman and Marnie Chesterton Produced by Kate White Executive Producers for Podimo: Jake Chudnow and Matt White Executive Producers for TellTale: Rami Tzabar & Jago Lee Music: For My Friend / Daniel Fridell & Sven Lindvall / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com                                          

Latest episodes

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40: Friendship

Richard and Marnie turn the spotlight on friendship, revealing the secrets to small talk, what makes people likeable and how to turn acquaintances into friends. Don't wa

Jan 3 2024
27 min

39: Can You Spot a Con?

Richard and Marnie answer some more of your listener questions, delving into the psychology of the street con-artist, sleepwalking, the importance of a growth mindset, at

Dec 27 2023
28 min

38: Christmas

Get into the festive spirit with Richard and Marnie, as they unwrap the psychology of gift giving, reveal why cracker jokes are so bad, look at what our Christmas decorat

Dec 20 2023
26 min

37: Are You a Blurter?

Richard and Marnie answer some of your listener questions that have been sent in over the season. Such as, why do some people have no filter when they speak? Does everyon

Dec 13 2023
28 min

36: Hidden Persuaders

Richard and Marnie reveal some of the hidden persuaders that affect our decision making. Are we really as rational as we think we are? Do our names affect our lives and h

Dec 6 2023
25 min

35: Richard's Favourite Studies

In this episode we explore Richard's favourite psychological studies. How does our pace of life affect us? Do we all have the potential to harm others? And how good are w

Nov 29 2023
27 min

34: Mind Control

Can you control someone’s mind? Marnie takes a suggestibility test, Richard reveals the secrets of hypnosis and they explore whether mind control exists, plus how hypnosi

Nov 22 2023
28 min

33: More Myths

Join Richard and Marnie as they dispel some more psychological myths. Including, whether playing Mozart to a baby makes them more intelligent? Do people really leave thei

Nov 15 2023
26 min

32: Robin Ince & Curiosity

In this special episode, Richard and Marnie are joined by comedian and author Robin Ince, as they explore the psychology of curiosity. They reveal why staying curious is

Nov 8 2023
25 min

31: The Workplace

Join Richard and Marnie as they explore the psychology of the workplace. Richard reveals the secrets to the perfect job interview, what makes for a good manager and why o

Nov 1 2023
27 min

30: Adrian Owen & The Brain

In this special episode about the brain, Richard and Marnie talk to cognitive neuroscientist Professor Adrian Owen about his ground breaking research. He then goes on to

Oct 25 2023
26 min

29: Weird Studies

Richard and Marnie take a look at some of the weird psychology studies that have been carried out over the years, from trying to weigh the soul, to the tale of the talkin

Oct 18 2023
27 min

28: Nature & Animals

Ever wondered what you can tell about a person's personality from their pets? What are the psychological benefits of owning a dog? In this episode, Richard and Marnie tak

Oct 11 2023
25 min

27: The Power of Small Change

Join Richard and Marnie as they discuss how small life changes can have a big impact, and why you might need to go on a digital detox. They provide top tips on how to sta

Oct 4 2023
25 min

26: Psychics

Richard and Marnie explore the world of psychic ability and take a closer look at how scientists test for extra sensory perception. They look at why psychic readings can

Sep 27 2023
25 min

25: Jonathan Goodwin: Courage & Resilience

In this special episode, Richard and Marnie talk to daredevil and escapologist Jonathan Goodwin. They explore the psychological lessons that can be found in Jonathan's in

Sep 20 2023
31 min

24: Relationships

Join Richard & Marnie as they discuss the psychology behind how to keep a long term relationship exciting, the best ways to communicate with your partner and whether smal

Sep 13 2023
26 min

23: The Apollo Expedition

In this episode we’re talking about the Apollo space mission and the psychological lessons we can learn from it. How does passion motivate us? What are the secrets of suc

Sep 6 2023
24 min

22: Pippa Evans & Improvising in Everyday Life

In this second of our two special episodes from Edinburgh Festival, we talk to improv comedian Pippa Evans about how improv can help us in everyday life. Plus, how we can

Aug 30 2023
23 min

21: Jo Caulfield & The Psychology Of Stand-Up

In this special episode, recorded at this year's Ediburgh Festival, we take a break from our usual question and answer format to talk to comedian Jo Caulfield about the p

Aug 23 2023
28 min

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By FAR the most interesting and enjoyable informative podcast I listen to. I never left a review because I’ve been listening for so long that I didn’t realize this wasn’t already a huge podcast given how good it is!

haydenhigg · Dec 2023

Really enjoy this podcast. I’ve read a number of Richard Wiseman's books and am fascinated by the information and application to daily life. I love his sense of humor and always enjoy listening. Marnie Chesterton is a great partner for the podcast, brings a wit and charm that complements very well. I’m glad to see there is a new season starting soon!

JC in CLT · Jun 2023

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