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Under The Skin with Russell Brand Luminary
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4.7 • 5.9K Ratings
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A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the worlds of academia, popular culture, and the arts, Russell seeks to uncover the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh.
On his new podcast ‘Above the Noise’ Russell guides us all—curious beginners, spiritual skeptics, and experienced practitioners—in brief, 10-minute meditations. Listen to Above the Noise on Luminary
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Duncan Trussell on Humanity
This "best of Under the Skin" episode is the conversation we need to hear right now.
Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor. Our interview traverses topics from psychedelics and spirituality to acknowledging how absurd and embarrassing it is to be a human being. Enjoy!
More about Duncan Trussell: He wrote and performed on Fuel TV’s sketch show Stupidface, and guest starred on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and Comedy Central’s Drunk History and Adventure Time. He tours regularly as a stand-up and has his own podcast, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour. His new animated series, The Midnight Gospel is streaming now on Netflix. -
#244 Is Journalism Dead? (with Batya Ungar-Sargon)
This week I spoke with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor of Newsweek (and a past contributor to multiple other major new outlets). Batya is the author of Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy. We talk about the focus of today’s media outlets, and how to reawaken the under-represented population.
More Info:
Batya Ungar-Sargon’s book Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy is available, here https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/bad-news/
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#243 Is There A God? (with Ricky Gervais and Bishop Stephen Cottrell)
This week we’re taking a significant issue and presenting opposing views on the subject “Is there a God?” The two arguments come from two former Under the Skin episodes / guests: comedian and atheist, Ricky Gervais vs. the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell.
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You can find out more about Ricky Gervais, here www.rickygervais.com and Bishop Stephen Cottrell, here https://www.archbishopofyork.org
Join me for a meditation over on my other podcast Above the Noise.
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#242 Anarchy and Ideas for Change (with Noam Chomsky)
This week I spoke with Noam Chomsky, one of the most influential intellectuals in the world. He is a Professor Laureate of Linguistics at the University of Arizona, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the author of more than 150 books!
During our conversation I asked him whether he thought a decentralization of power and anarchism are important subjects for the future. As you’d expect, there were some striking answers from the 93-year-old philosopher.
Join me for a meditation over on my other podcast "Above the Noise"
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#241 Why the Economy Is Screwed (with Matt Stoller)
This week I spoke with Matt Stoller, Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. He’s a contributor on the YouTube show "Breaking Points" and author of Goliath: The Hundred Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy.
In our conversation I asked Matt about whether it’s time for a revolution--to do something radical? He reveals something very interesting in his response!
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Follow Matt Stoller on Twitter https://twitter.com/matthewstoller
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#240 Psychedelics: Is This Why They’re Investing? (With Nicolas Glynos)
This week I spoke with Nicolas Glynos, who is Vice President of the Student Association for Psychedelic Studies and Co-founder of Psychedelic Neuroscience and Therapy for the University of Michigan. His latest work is focused on the compound DMT (N, N- Dimethyltryptamine), which exists within our bodies as well as throughout nature. (It's sometimes called "the spirit molecule.") Together we talk about the neurological picture of the brain when DMT has been administered--for instance, the impact DMT has on default brain network functions such as "mental time-travel/mind wandering" and "planning"--as well as all the other ways to measure the brain under psychedelics. Plus, we find out about the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca.
More Info:
See Nicolas’ TED Talk, here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFnCwXPjSCk
Join me for a 10-minute meditation over on my other podcast Above the Noise.
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Customer Reviews
Incredible podcast!
This podcast is a must listen for anyone with a love of learning! Russell Brand is a great host and each of his conversations with guests delves into new perspectives and insights on today's world.
Constant Fresh Perspectives
I love this show. The guests are always well thought and diverse to help you think of different ideas. Russell asks hard questions while still keeping an open mind and allowing people to explain their thoughts. Cannot recommend this show brought.
Speaker and seeker of truth
From the brilliant guests he has on, to the deep questions he asks, Russell Brand is a true asset to humanity. His search for truth and meaning in this mixed up world, is needed now more than ever. I will continue to consume his content and attempt to spread it to anyone who will listen. Thank you Russell for being yourself, for believing in something, and filling a much needed void. You’re a heroic light in a strange arena where too many people are only looking out for themselves. We love you.