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Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

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

  • 27 minutes 23 seconds
    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 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 [email protected] 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.
    3 January 2024, 7:00 am
  • 28 minutes 27 seconds
    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, attention spans and much more.

    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 [email protected] 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.
    27 December 2023, 7:00 am
  • 26 minutes 57 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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.
    20 December 2023, 7:00 am
  • 28 minutes 53 seconds
    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 everyone have an inner voice? Which is more powerful, nature or nurture? And why do people pick their nose (how delightful!).

    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 [email protected] 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.
    13 December 2023, 7:00 am
  • 25 minutes 40 seconds
    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 how successful we are? And how are we swayed by advertising, without even realising it?

    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 [email protected] 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.
    6 December 2023, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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.
    29 November 2023, 7:00 am
  • 28 minutes 19 seconds
    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 hypnosis can be used for good. 

    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 [email protected] 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.
    22 November 2023, 7:00 am
  • 26 minutes 45 seconds
    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 their bodies during an out of body experience? And when it comes to decision making, are two heads better than one?

    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 [email protected] 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.

    15 November 2023, 7:00 am
  • 25 minutes 57 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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.

    8 November 2023, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 24 seconds
    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 [email protected] 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.
    1 November 2023, 7:00 am
  • 26 minutes 40 seconds
    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 answer your questions about the brain, including can you train your brain? What happens when we meditate? And is there a higher state of consciousness?

    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 [email protected] 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.
    25 October 2023, 3:00 pm
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