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Zach Elwood
Host and creator of the People Who Read People podcast who researches behavior, poker tells, and pseudo-scientific influence figures; has produced investigations into Chase Hughes and related NLP grifts.
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Oct 20, 2025
• 2h 21min
NLP pseudoscience and its use by Chase Hughes and other con artists and deceptive faux-gurus
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Zach Elwood, a behavior researcher and the mind behind People Who Read People, dissects the world of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and its dubious champions. In a gripping discussion, Zach shares his firsthand experiences in the NLP industry and exposes the deceptive tactics of figures like Chase Hughes, linking their popularity to platforms like Joe Rogan’s. The conversation dives into the mix of legitimate therapeutic ideas and pseudo-science within NLP, highlighting the dangers of misinformation, cult-like recruitment, and the psychology behind why people buy into these modern grifts.
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