10 episodes
Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind Podimo UK
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4.8 • 46 Ratings
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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.
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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
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Magic
Richard reveals why psychology is vital to being a good magician, the dangers involved in big illusions, plus gives Joss Stone some surprising advice.
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Happiness
Join Richard and Marnie as they delve into the science of happiness and explore the power of positive psychology. Expect a whole host of mood-boosting tips and explore the relationship between living a meaningful life and happiness.
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Memory
What is a memory? How are false memories created? And what every day tricks can we all use to improve our memories?
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Persuasion
How can powers of persuasion be used for good? What psychological tricks can be used to persuade people? And can we protect ourselves from marketing tricks?
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Luck
Richard and Marnie look at why being lucky is more under your control than you realise, share top tips on how to increase your luck, and discuss why you should never play the lottery.
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Ghosts
Are humans psychologically primed to believe in ghosts? What links some of the UK’s most ‘haunted’ locations? And can Richard explain the reality behind one Rockstar’s ghostly experience?
Customer Reviews
Fabulous
Fabulous, extremely engaging and amusing… entertaining presenters…. Thank you very much.
Missing a trick
Very enjoyable. I second the comment from Ana. Marni is a great and engaging presenter and I would suggest adding her name to the title will attract more listeners.
Brilliant
Stumbled across this & loving it !! Presents research humorously & in such a captivating way… subjects chosen perfectly ! Can’t wait for more episodes !!