Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind
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 http://www.epidemicsound.com
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 http://www.epidemicsound.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
4 snips
Jan 3, 2024 • 27min
40: Friendship
The podcast explores the secrets of friendship, including small talk, likability, and turning acquaintances into friends. It also discusses the importance of first impressions, the psychology of small talk, maintaining long-distance friendships, and the impact of loneliness on physical and mental health.
Dec 27, 2023 • 28min
39: Can You Spot a Con?
Delve into psychology with Richard and Marnie as they discuss street con-artists, growth mindsets, and attention spans. Explore the influence of birth season on luck, the replication crisis in psychology, and the impact of technology on multitasking. Learn about dyslexia, intuition, and parenting techniques in this engaging podcast.
Dec 20, 2023 • 27min
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 decorations say about us and whether we find people with beards more trustworthy (spoiler alert, it doesn't bode well for Santa!).
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, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com or head to listentoonyourmind.com.
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
Mixed by Knights Audio
Additional research by Helen Keen
The presenters and producer are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of the information presented in this podcast and this information is not intended to be a substitute for consulting with a healthcare professional.
Dec 13, 2023 • 29min
37: Are You a Blurter?
The podcast explores topics such as the phenomenon of blurting, the concept of inner voice, and the power of nature versus nurture. It also includes a story about a missing card and coincidences, as well as reflections on previous episodes.
Dec 6, 2023 • 26min
36: Hidden Persuaders
Richard and Marnie discuss hidden persuaders that affect decision making, including the impact of advertising, book cover attractiveness, head movements, and the influence of names and initials on behavior and success.
Nov 29, 2023 • 28min
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 we at telling if politicians are lying? Find out why these studies and more made it into Richard's hall of fame.
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, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com or head to listentoonyourmind.com.
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
Mixed by Knights Audio
Additional research by Helen Keen
The presenters and producer are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of the information presented in this podcast and this information is not intended to be a substitute for consulting with a healthcare professional.
Nov 22, 2023 • 28min
34: Mind Control
Marnie Chesterton, who underwent a suggestibility test, joins Richard Wiseman, a psychologist known for his research on the quirks of human behavior. They explore whether true mind control exists and reveal the secrets of hypnosis. Richard discusses the historical roots of mesmerism and the psychological dynamics of suggestibility. Anecdotes highlight how hypnosis can influence behavior and even offer therapeutic benefits, such as relief for IBS patients, showcasing its potential in medical contexts.
Nov 15, 2023 • 27min
33: More Myths
In this podcast, Richard and Marnie tackle more psychological myths, including playing Mozart to make babies more intelligent, out of body experiences, and the effectiveness of decision-making in groups. They also discuss the importance of engaging with diverse perspectives, the complexity of decision-making, and the manipulation of perception through virtual reality experiments.
Nov 8, 2023 • 26min
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 good for your health, how it can be used to drive learning and Richard sets Marnie a surprising curiosity test.
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, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com or head to listentoonyourmind.com.
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
Mixed by Knights Audio
Additional research by Helen Keen
The presenters and producer are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of the information presented in this podcast and this information is not intended to be a substitute for consulting with a healthcare professional.
Nov 1, 2023 • 27min
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 open plan offices are a bad idea.
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, email kate.white@telltaleindustries.com or head to listentoonyourmind.com.
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
Mixed by Knights Audio
Additional research by Helen Keen
The presenters and producer are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of the information presented in this podcast and this information is not intended to be a substitute for consulting with a healthcare professional.
