Season 1

In this second of our two special episodes from Edinburgh Festival, we talk to improv comedian Pippa Evans about how improv can help us in everyday life. Plus, how we can use these skills in our relationships and to be more successful.  We're back to our normal format next week, with Richard a...

In this special episode, recorded at this year's Edinburgh Festival, we take a break from our usual question and answer format to talk to comedian Jo Caulfield about the psychological lessons that can be learned from stand-up comedy. Including the importance of keeping going when things get tough, ...

Richard and Marnie look at why we experience coincidences and whether they are really meaningful. Are we all more connected than we realise and do we really live in a 'small world'? Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod or email...

Do you cross your fingers, knock on wood? In this episode, Richard and Marnie explore the world of superstition. They take a look at why people are superstitious, the origins of some superstitious rituals and whether these behaviours have any psychological effect.  Got a question for Richard...

Richard and Marnie take a deep dive into the world of dream control. How can you impact the dreams that you have? Can you make yourself have lucid dreams? And the big question that everyone wants to know, how do different cheeses impact your dreams. (Note: If you do have a serious problem with nigh...

Where should you go on a first date... and once you're there, what should you talk about? Is it possible to make two people fall in love? And what do rollercoasters and cheese have to do with all of this? Richard & Marnie explore the psychology of dating and take a closer look at what makes peo...

Join Richard & Marnie as they explore whether it's possible to communicate with the dead, reveal how Ouija boards and seances work, and take a look at the science behind it all. Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod or email...

Richard and Marnie explore the science of why we dream, take a closer look at what dreams actually are, and reveal some of the common myths about dreaming. Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod or email kate.white@telltaleindust...

Richard shares some game-changing strategies for how to improve motivation, reveals why we shouldn't rely on willpower, plus gives some top tips on how to overcome procrastination.  Got a question for Richard? We’d love to hear from you - send a text or voice message to @wisemanpod or ...

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Can our dreams predict the future? Does subliminal advertising actually work? Join Richard and Marnie as they debunk some common psychological myths.