Best Philip Wiseman Podcasts (2025)

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How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum 1:00:25

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This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs and interpretations can produce real, measurable changes in behavior, physiology, and psychological well-being. Drawing inspiration…

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The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti 48:45

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. Together, they explore the meaning of sisu and how it can help us persevere…

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From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins 54:03

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This week, Scott speaks with RaQuel Hopkins, a certified coach with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. RaQuel shares her personal and professional journey—from mastering the art of coping to discovering the transformative power of growth. Together, they explore how adults can expand their mental and emotional capacity, why many…

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Why Brains Need Friends w/ Dr. Ben Rein 1:03:38

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This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Ben Rein, a Stanford neuroscientist and one of today’s most engaging science communicators. Dr. Rein has spent over a decade studying the neuroscience of social interaction, and his new book, Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection, explores how our relationships shape our minds and well-be…

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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library with Will Sloan 3:03:46

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's Ex Libris: The New York Public Library (2017) with film critic Will Sloan. 0:00: intro 109:00: chat w/Sloan [email protected]

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Busting Viral Mental Health Myths w/Joe Nucci 1:08:43

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This week, Scott speaks with psychotherapist and writer Joe Nucci, whose work tackles the intersection of mental health, misinformation, and pop psychology. Joe has built a large following by debunking viral myths and bringing nuance to conversations that are too often oversimplified online. Together, they dive into his new book, Psychobabble: Vira…

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make a big mess - WOMMcast Reunion 1:06:35

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In this episode they explore how do we create gateway moments in moments in our art? As we stand at a threshold in our lives and in society at large what does it take to stay boldly dedicated to our missions as artists? Also, what have PÉZO and Sarah Faye up two years later after the last episode of WOMMcast? And is there going to be a documentary …

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The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex Auerbach 55:00

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This week, Scott Barry Kaufman sits down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, a licensed counseling and sport performance psychologist who works with some of the world’s top performers—from Olympic champions to NBA, NFL, and MLB athletes, as well as elite military units, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth startups. Together, they dive into insights from Dr.…

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In Jackson Heights with Manohla Dargis 2:58:36

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's In Jackson Heights (2015) with film critic Manohla Dargis. 0:00: intro 115:05: chat w/Dargis [email protected]

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Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett 55:57

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This week, Scott sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Dealing with Feelings: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. Together, they explore why so many of us struggle to manage our emotions and what we can do about it. Dr. Brackett explains the importance of co-regula…

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Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau 43:02

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This week Scott speaks with author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Chris Guillebeau, best known for The Art of Non-Conformity and his latest book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live. Chris unpacks the concept of time anxiety—the persistent feeling that we’re running out of time—and explains why it’s different from FOMO…

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Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan 48:29

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This week Scott speaks with journalist and Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan about her latest book, Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga shares her personal journey experimenting with ways to reshape her own personality—armed with insights from the latest psychological research. Together, she and Scott explore whether…

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National Gallery with Philip Concannon 2:55:50

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's National Gallery (2014) with film critic Philip Concannon. 0:00: intro 99:30: chat w/Concannon [email protected] Shawn Glinis

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Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis 1:07:11

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This week, Scott sits down with acclaimed journalist and Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis to explore her latest book, The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea. Together, they examine how society defines—and often distorts—the concept of genius. Helen argues that there’s no universal, objective definition of genius, and that the peopl…

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Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince 57:17

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This week, Scott sits down with English comedian, author, and BBC radio host Robin Ince. Known for co-presenting The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside physicist Brian Cox, Robin brings his signature wit and wisdom to a deeply personal and socially relevant conversation. The episode centers around Robin’s new book, Normal Weird and Weirdly Normal: Adve…

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At Berkeley with K. Austin Collins 3:59:39

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's At Berkeley (2013) with film critic K. Austin Collins. 0:00: intro 145:00: chat w/Austin Collins [email protected] Shawn Glinis

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The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky 1:00:09

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Adam Galinsky, Professor at Columbia Business School and author of Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Together, they explore what makes a truly inspiring leader—and how anyone, regardless of title or position, can develop the qualities to lead with vision, courage, and impact. Dr. Galinsky sha…

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Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 54:50

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. They dive into Dr. Pringle’s new book, The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas Into Action, which offers research-backed guidance on transforming …

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Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom 55:31

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This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy that the most meaningful transformations in life come not from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. Togeth…

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Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen 1:12:30

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This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jonathan Cohen, her co-host and …

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Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt) 48:22

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In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt to discuss Scott’s brand-new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. This powerful conversation explores how modern culture can reinforce limi…

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Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh 54:01

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This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they share powerful insights on how to deepen our conversations and relationships through the transformative practice of radical listening.…

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Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner 1:06:47

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In this special episode, Scott welcomes the legendary Dr. Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Best known for his groundbreaking Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Dr. Gardner’s 1983 book Frames of Mind challenged the traditional view of intelligence as a singular ability measured by I…

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Crazy Horse with Nellie Kluz 2:59:05

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We talk Frederick Wiseman's Crazy Horse (2011) with filmmaker Nellie Kluz (The Dells). 0:00: intro 1:43:40: chat w/Kluz Shawn's interview about the Wiseman retrospective. [email protected] Shawn Glinis

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Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman 1:06:16

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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers and authored bestselling books such as The Luck…

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Does Telepathy Exist? w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell 1:02:21

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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell—an integrative medical doctor, neuropsychiatrist, and researcher of extraordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Powell's research explores the neuroscience behind psychic phenomena, telepathy, and the incredible abilities of autistic savants. She is the author of "The ESP Enigma: The Scientific …

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A Legacy of Social Psychology w/ Dr. Elliot Aronson & Dr. Joshua Aronson 1:18:12

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In this special episode, Scott is joined by two legendary figures in social psychology: Dr. Elliot Aronson and his son, Dr. Joshua Aronson. At 93, Elliot Aronson remains a towering influence in psychology, known for pioneering the Jigsaw Classroom—a groundbreaking cooperative learning technique that reduces interethnic hostility and enhances learni…

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How To Help Children Thrive in the Age of Uncertainty w/ Dr. Tovah Klein 58:19

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This week Scott is joined by Barnard College Professor Dr. Tovah Klein. Scott and Dr. Klein discuss her groundbreaking research on child development including the importance of being a safe anchor for your children by providing them safety in their worst moments, accepting them for who they are, and being there for them no matter what. See omnystud…

Philip Wiseman Podcasts

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Inspiring Minds with Roberto Forzoni

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How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum 1:00:25

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The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti 48:45

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From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins 54:03

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Why Brains Need Friends w/ Dr. Ben Rein 1:03:38

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Ex Libris: The New York Public Library with Will Sloan 3:03:46

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Busting Viral Mental Health Myths w/Joe Nucci 1:08:43

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make a big mess - WOMMcast Reunion 1:06:35

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The Psychology of Athletic Excellence w/Dr. Alex Auerbach 55:00

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In Jackson Heights with Manohla Dargis 2:58:36

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Dealing with Feelings w/ Dr. Marc Brackett 55:57

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Rethinking Time and the Myth of Urgency w/ Chris Guillebeau 43:02

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Can You Really Change Your Personality? w/ Olga Khazan 48:29

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National Gallery with Philip Concannon 2:55:50

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Debunking the Genius Myth w/ Helen Lewis 1:07:11

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Embracing Neurodiversity w/ Robin Ince 57:17

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At Berkeley with K. Austin Collins 3:59:39

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The Science of Inspiring Leadership w/ Dr. Adam Galinsky 1:00:09

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Turning Ideas Into Action w/ Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 54:50

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Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom 55:31

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Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen 1:12:30

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Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt) 48:22

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Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh 54:01

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Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner 1:06:47

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Crazy Horse with Nellie Kluz 2:59:05

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Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman 1:06:16

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Does Telepathy Exist? w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell 1:02:21

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A Legacy of Social Psychology w/ Dr. Elliot Aronson & Dr. Joshua Aronson 1:18:12

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How To Help Children Thrive in the Age of Uncertainty w/ Dr. Tovah Klein 58:19