Best Behaviouralscience Podcasts (2025)

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Fish Out Of Water 59:28

12d ago59:28

59:28

What can Lawrence of Arabia teach us about organisations? Why do organisations persist with so many accepted practices that don't seem to work? What does a more evidence-based approach to organisational change look like? James is joined by Beirem Ben Barrah and Philip Jordanov to talk about practical ways organisations can apply the science of huma…

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Adopting AI 1:11:01

1M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Why is everyone so excited about AI? What makes AI so different from any previous technology and what does that mean for adopting it? What does AI mean for jobs? What can the Sorcerer's Apprentice and Frankenstein teach us about AI adoption? And what is that cryptic book cover about? In the first episode of a new series of The B-Word, Paul Gibbons …

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In Our Own Image 1:07:17

9M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

What does the pursuit of Artificial Intelligence tell us about human nature? Can we ever understand AI, or the human brain? Can machines become conscious and should we worry about that possibility? In this episode, James talks to AI researcher and author George Zarkadakis about human intelligence, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity…

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Brains At Work 49:11

10M ago49:11

49:11

Do you remember the time Kim Kardashian and Kanye West disagreed over the colour of a dress? What is "flow" and why does it matter? What can London cabbies teach us about our brains? In this episode James talks to Hilary Scarlett about the neuroscience of change and how we make work work better for our brains.…

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The Science of Mental Health 46:46

11M ago46:46

46:46

What can monkeys drinking fruit juice teach us about mental health? How does the placebo effect really work? Are magic mushrooms the silver bullet for treating mental illness? In this episode, James talks to Camilla Nord who leads Cambridge Universitys Mental Health Neuroscience Lab.By James Healy

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Neurobollocks 54:59

11M ago54:59

54:59

Have you ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? That the brain's right hemisphere is creative and the left hemisphere is logical? Or that we all have a lizard brain, a mammal brain, and a human brain? All of these statements have one thing in common....they're #neurobollocks. In this episode, James talks to UCL Neuroscientist Joe Devlin abo…

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Start At The End 56:15

1+ y ago56:15

56:15

Every organisation, including yours, is in the business of behaviour change. But is your organisation willing to try new ideas, test and learn, experiment? In this episode, James talks to author and behavioural science pioneer Matt Wallaert about Don Draper, Steve Jobs, actuaries, toddlers, and the power of humility. There's even a bit of David Att…

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Episode 20 - The Genesee River Killer Part 11 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

31:20

As more dead victims are discovered, the investigators are challenged by the possibility that there may be a serial killer prowling the city's streets. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Lights Out - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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The Power of No 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

48:04

No. Non. Não. Nein. Nej. Nie. La. It's a simple word. Why do so many of us find it so difficult to say? In this episode, James is joined by Professor Vanessa Patrick to talk about how to say "no" more effectively, whether you've been asked to work on your birthday, to marry someone live on the big screen at a football game, or indeed to shoot a ran…

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Episode 19 - The Genesee River Killer Part 10 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

As another set of murders is underway, Shawcross tries his best to not kill off the rampage prematurely and makes it a part of his game to be more evasive this time around. It appears to work, as however little effort he puts in, seems to be enough to throw the law enforcement off his tracks. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Med…

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Less is More 45:27

1+ y ago45:27

45:27

More. Faster. Sooner. The modern world of work is all about productivity. What if the secret of increasing productivity was actually the last thing youd think of? In this episode James meets Dale Whelehan, CEO of 4 Day Week global to talk about Frederick Winslow Taylor, Josef Stalin, Richard Nixon, Pink Floyd, Sisyphus, and why less really might be…

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Experimental Sustainability 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

How can organisations use experiments to get better outcomes? What role does behavioural science play in the fight against climate change? What can we learn about human nature from the movie Don't Look Up? Experimental Economist Christina Gravert joins James to discuss the benefits of trial and error and how behavioural interventions can help in th…

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Change Myths 1:11:39

2y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Do the 5 Stages of Grief really apply to organisations? Is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator just a work horoscope? How effective is corporate training? And what can Bob Geldof teach us about strategy? James talks all things organisational change with author and management myth-slayer, Paul Gibbons.By James Healy

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Friends 53:16

2y ago53:16

53:16

How many Facebook friends can you have? Do friends have benefits? What's the point of gossip? What does an increasingly globalised, virtual world mean for human relationships at work and for wellbeing? In this episode James is joined by Evolutionary Psychologist Robin Dunbar to discuss the profound influence of our relationships on human evolution …

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Dylanomics 1:12:40

2y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

What can HR learn from advertising? What do Jesus and Bob Dylan have in common? Why are AI speed cameras a bad idea? And why are mediocre statisticians so dangerous? James is joined by the legendary Rory Sutherland for an unmissable discussion on a huge range of topics.By James Healy

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The Social Dilemma 45:31

3y ago45:31

45:31

Should we be concerned about our data being used to nudge our behaviour? How can organisations ethically use behavioural data to make work more effective and more enjoyable? What does Jurassic Park tell us about behaviour change? And why are conspiracy theories so compelling? In this episode, Patrick Fagan, formerly Chief Psychologist at Cambridge …

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The Great Reimagination 45:25

3y ago45:25

45:25

What does hybrid working mean for employee wellbeing? What really makes us happy at work? How do organisations maintain culture in a virtual world? What does inclusive leadership look like? And can Behavioural Science help you ask for a pay rise? As we emerge from a 2 year experiment in virtual working, the world of work looks very different. Grace…

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Us & Them 39:58

3y ago39:58

39:58

How can organisations overcome silos? What impact do group dynamics have on leadership? Do Canadians really prefer maple syrup? In this episode James talks to Dominic Packer about the impact of group identities on behaviour and what that means for organisations and societies.

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Following the Herd 36:23

3y ago36:23

36:23

What makes ordinary people do terrible things? Can social influences really change behaviour? And what was Katharine Hepburn's profound behavioural insight? In this episode James talks to Omar McDoom about his fascinating and troubling research into the Rwandan genocide.By James Healy

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HR For Humans 45:15

3+ y ago45:15

45:15

How can we make our organisations more human? Is human behaviour really just an elaborate plumbing problem? What can Depeche Mode teach us about human nature? In this episode James is joined by Dilip Soman to talk about behaviourally-informed organisations, what HR can learn from marketing and engineering, the role of psychology in better understan…

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Anthrovision 33:51

3+ y ago33:51

33:51

Every organization is fundamentally in the business of behaviour change. Why do they find it so hard? What can organisations learn from an academic discipline usually associated with exotic tribes? How did an expert knowledge of Tajik wedding rituals help predict the Global Financial Crisis? What does WWE wrestling tell us about the 2016 US electio…

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Think Small 37:54

3+ y ago37:54

37:54

How can thinking small help us achieve big things? What can organisations and individuals learn from a decade of applied behavioural science in government? Can a rival team’s football shirt really help your gym attendance? In our first episode, James talks to the Behavioural Insights Team's Rory Gallagher about how small changes can lead to really …

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Episode 18 - The Genesee River Killer Part 9 30:25

3+ y ago30:25

30:25

By Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 17 - The Genesee River Killer Part 8 30:57

4+ y ago30:57

30:57

We will look at what happens after Arthur Shawcross, a convicted child killer, is given another opportunity to roam the streets under a cloak of anonymity. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Lights Out - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 16 - The Genesee River Killer Part 7 36:51

4+ y ago36:51

36:51

A look at Arthur Shawcross' time in prison and the evolving attempts to trick the correctional system. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Identity Crisis - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 15 - The Genesee River Killer Part 6 49:20

4+ y ago49:20

49:20

Arthur Shawcross continues his reign of terror over the small Watertown community. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Don't Die on Me - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 14 - The Genesee River Killer Part 5 56:51

4+ y ago56:51

56:51

In this part of the case we take a look at how Arthur Shawcross' violent behaviour escalates even further, and leads to a disappearance that grips the small city of Watertown. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Don't Die on Me - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 13 - The Genesee River Killer Part 4 31:13

4+ y ago31:13

31:13

This part addresses Arthur Shawcross' stories of wartime experiences, and the criminal acts that were allegedly brought on by them. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Lights Out - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 12 - The Genesee River Killer Part 3 36:19

4+ y ago36:19

36:19

This episode looks at how Shawcross' lawlessness begins getting out of hand, before he eventually gets drafted in to the army, and it is put on a temporary hold. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Hold On - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 11 - The Genesee River Killer Part 2 26:10

4+ y ago26:10

26:10

Part two takes a detailed look at Arthur Shawcross' adolescent years, as well as some of the abnormal and vicious actions that marked them. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Hold On - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 10 - The Genesee River Killer Part 1 39:11

4+ y ago39:11

39:11

The first of many episodes on the Genesee River Killer case opens up by closely tracing back to the notable childhood experiences which underlined a growing disconnect in emotion, and surging tendency for violence. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Identity Crisis - Myuu…

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Episode 9 - The Shoe Fetish Slayer Part 5 32:04

5+ y ago32:04

32:04

The case of the Shoe Fetish Slayer concludes with an unexpected twist as another person is suspiciously charged with aiding Brudos in a killing. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu On the Chain - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 8 - The Shoe Fetish Slayer Part 4 28:43

5+ y ago28:43

28:43

This part of the case will look at the discovery of the bodies in the Long Tom River, and the new avenues of investigation it opened up to the detectives. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Deadly Sorrow - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 7 - The Shoe Fetish Slayer Part 3 42:30

5+ y ago42:30

42:30

This episode discusses how Jerry Brudos, through the commission of his second murder, initiates a pattern of serial killings which allow him to regain the gratification experienced during and after the initial homicide. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Collapse - Myuu…

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Episode 6 - The Shoe Fetish Slayer Part 2 28:44

5+ y ago28:44

28:44

This episode discusses how Jerome Brudos becomes submerged in his fantasies, crossing over the threshold of violence by comtting his first opportunistic murder. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Bad Encounter - MyuuBy Tomas Kontrimas

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Episode 5 - The Shoe Fetish Slayer Part 1 46:37

5+ y ago46:37

46:37

Part one of the series on the Shoe Fetish Slayer, will peer into the major events that took place during Jerry Brudos' childhood, and how they gradually shifted his interests in the later years, awakening a thirst for violence. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu Spirit of the Dead - A…

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Episode 4 - The Toolbox Killers Part 4 25:52

5+ y ago25:52

25:52

The closing episode on the toolbox killers case, covers the trial and conviction of the murderous duo, along with the effects their heinous acts had in the years that followed. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lurking Shadows - Myuu For We Are Many - Cooper Cannell…

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Episode 3 - The Toolbox Killers Part 3 36:45

5+ y ago36:45

36:45

This episode looks at the Toolbox Killers' unsuccessful attempts at capturing potential victims, and how their urges run uninhibited, driven by impulsivity, as they side track from their modus operandi. That same impetuous behaviour leads to their identification and arrest. Music Credits: Hangin' with the Worms - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Production…

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Episode 2 - The Toolbox Killers Part 2 30:11

5+ y ago30:11

30:11

This episode discusses how the duo's premeditation escalates into the execution of their murderous plans. Then, examines their sadistic motivations and paraphilias, while aiming to explain the possible biological, psychological and environmental dispositions, that may have led to their ever increasing severity of sadistically homicidal behaviour. M…

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Episode 1 - The Toolbox Killers Part 1 34:11

5+ y ago34:11

34:11

The opening episode of the Tapes Unwound Podcast will peer into the infamous case of The Toolbox Killers. Part one takes a glance at their upbringing and early childhood stressors. In addition, an attempt will be made to figure out how influences stemming from these factors may have predisposed them to juvenile delinquency and future antisocial, vi…

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