Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind

Richard WisemanRichard WisemanHost
Marnie ChestertonMarnie ChestertonCo-Host

Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? 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. 

Featured Episodes

25: Jonathan Goodwin: Courage & Resilience
September 20, 2023
25
00:31:11

25: Jonathan Goodwin: Courage & Resilience

In this special episode, Richard and Marnie talk to daredevil and escapologist Jonathan Goodwi...

24: Relationships
September 13, 2023
24
00:26:08

24: Relationships

Join Richard & Marnie as they discuss the psychology behind how to keep a long term relati...

23: The Apollo Expedition
September 06, 2023
23
00:24:47

23: The Apollo Expedition

In this episode we’re talking about the Apollo space mission and the psychological lesso...

22: Pippa Evans & Improvising in Everyday Life
August 30, 2023x
22
00:23:54

22: Pippa Evans & Improvising in Everyday Life

In this second of our two special episodes from Edinburgh Festival, we talk to improv comedian...

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Entertaining and informative

Really enjoy this podcast. I’ve read a number of Richard Wiseman's books and am fascinated by the information and application to daily life. I love his sense of humor and always enjoy listening. Marnie Chesterton is a great partner for the podcast, brings a wit and charm that complements very well. I’m glad to see there is a new season starting soon!