Modern Wisdom
Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
Episodes
July 5, 2025 • 79 mins
John Lisle is a historian and an author.
The government’s history of secret experiments feels stranger than fiction. Covert projects, UFOs, mind reading, even studies of the occult. But no operation is more infamous than MKUltra. What really happened inside the CIA’s most notorious mind control experiment, and how much of its legacy still shapes our world today?
Expect to learn where the CIA got their interest in mind control fro...
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July 3, 2025 • 107 mins
Lyman Stone is a demographer, researcher, and a writer.
It’s no surprise that birth rates are plummeting; raising kids feels harder than ever. Life is expensive, the future feels uncertain, and chaos is everywhere. So how do we reverse course? What would actually convince people to have more children and pull us back from a looming population crisis?
Expect to learn why fertility rates are falling off a cliff, why many young adul...
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June 30, 2025 • 131 mins
Mark Manson is a writer, entrepreneur, and a New York Times best-selling author.
Mark is one of my favorite thinkers. His blog, books, and X account are packed with timeless lessons I come back to again and again. Today, we get to go through some of his best lessons on life, love, and everything that makes us human.
Expect to learn how to actually stand up for yourself, what the real process of personal growth looks like, what i...
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June 28, 2025 • 81 mins
Dr Jerry Coyne is an evolutionary biologist, professor at the University of Chicago, and an author.
Has ideology hijacked academia? In fields like evolutionary biology, the data should speak for itself, but what happens when scientific findings clash with cultural taboos? How do researchers navigate this minefield, and what can be done to protect science from political pressure moving forward?
Expect to learn how Dr Coyne views e...
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June 26, 2025 • 165 mins
Aaron Gillespie is the drummer, vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Tim McTague is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Sex, drugs, and rock & roll, the dream every young man grows up hearing about. But is it all it’s made out to be? Aaron and Tim, from one of Metal’s most legendary bands, Underoath, have lived that life. The shows, the parties, the chaos, but also the sleepless nights, the fra...
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June 23, 2025 • 108 mins
Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist, brain-health researcher, founder of the Amen Clinics & New York Times bestselling author.
You only get one brain, so how do you keep it healthy for life? Dr. Daniel Amen has scanned over half a million brains and knows exactly what helps and what hurts your brain. Using cutting-edge research and science-backed strategies, Dr. Amen reveals the keys to keeping your mind sharp and your body thrivin...
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June 21, 2025 • 70 mins
Anne‑Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, founder, and an author.
We live by unconscious mental scripts. Most of the time, we don’t even realize it, until we wake up and see the life we’re living isn’t what we truly want. So how do we unlearn what no longer serves us and rewire our mind to align with who we really are?
Expect to learn what the problem is when people obsess over finding their purpose, how to know if you’re followi...
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June 19, 2025 • 77 mins
Laila Mickelwait is an anti-sex-trafficking activist, founder, and an author.
One of the most visited websites on the planet is more than just a site; it’s a crime scene. As Pornhub rose to global dominance, a lack of regulation allowed thousands to be exploited against their will. Now, Leila Mickelwait is leading the charge to expose the truth, demand justice, and bring real accountability to an industry built on harm.
Expect t...
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June 16, 2025 • 99 mins
Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma are the hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast.
Why is religion making a comeback? In a world where so many feel lost, faith is finding new ground. But this isn't your parents' religion. It's different, and rising through voices like the hosts from Girls Gone Bible. The question is: how does the world make space for faith in a time that often leaves no room for it?
Expect to learn what might be dr...
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June 14, 2025 • 89 mins
Joe Tidy is a BBC cybersecurity correspondent, covering hacking, data security, and online safety.
Many have either fallen victim personally to a cyberattack or know someone who has. But what exactly is this growing threat? Who’s behind it, why are they doing it, and, most importantly, how can you protect yourself?
Expect to learn what Scattered Spider is, if teenage hackers are the new digital cartel and why Russia is such a ho...
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June 12, 2025 • 114 mins
Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
Having made his career out of cutting jokes and brutal roasts, today Jimmy Carr reveals a more introspective side. Jimmy opens up about his favorite parts of life, the best bits of his show, and the wisdom he's picked up along the way.
Expect to learn why Jimmy is such a fan of the show, and how his thinking has been influenced but the MW podcast ecosystem, how to know what y...
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June 9, 2025 • 239 mins
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author.
Alex’s Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few years. Today we get to go through some of his best lessons about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience again. And as always this is so, so good.
Expect to learn the skills needed to thrive in todays every changing world, why a few bad days shouldn’t ruin the rest of your year, h...
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June 7, 2025 • 71 mins
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a neuroscientist specializing in anxiety treatment, physician, and an author.
Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions. But today, we feel it even when there's no real threat. So what's going on? What does science say about this ancient emotion, and how can we manage it in the modern world?
Expect to learn why anxiety is so common nowadays, the neurosc...
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June 5, 2025 • 91 mins
Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational.
From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned his life into a world of fun and chaos. From rolling with legends, clowning on traditions, and building a jiu-jitsu empire that’s as unorthodox as it is elite, Craig proves every day that you can be world-class without following the o...
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June 2, 2025 • 118 mins
Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster.
In a world overflowing with choices, we often confuse freedom with indulgence. But real freedom—the kind that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership—comes from discipline. From forging inner strength alone to leading elite teams of Navy SEALs, Jocko's life proves that discipline is the foundation for true autonomy.
Expect to le...
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May 31, 2025 • 61 mins
Matt Abrahams is a communication expert, Stanford lecturer, and podcaster.
Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares practical tips and tools to help you think faster, speak smarter, and become a more effective communicator.
Expect to learn how to speak more confidentl...
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May 29, 2025 • 77 mins
Scott Barry Kaufman is a Psychologist at Columbia University, a writer and podcaster.
Why is victim culture so common in the West? Everyone’s been hurt, so it’s easy to claim victimhood, so why has it become a core identity and how do we honour pain without being defined by it?
Expect to learn where a victimhood mentality comes from, what predicts whether someone is likely to fall into the victimhood trap or mindset and if modern...
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May 26, 2025 • 124 mins
Daniel Priestley is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author.
We’ve seen more change in business over the last 10 years than in the 50 before it. From the rise of artificial intelligence to a total cultural reset. how do you adapt to the current landscape, and what timeless truths still drive lasting success?
Expect to learn about the current state of the UK, what Daniel learned about his discussion with Gary’s Economics, the process...
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May 24, 2025 • 62 mins
Shi Heng Yi is a Shaolin master, headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe, and teacher of Kung Fu and Chan Buddhism
What can the Shaolin lifestyle teach us in a world full of distractions? In the rush of modern life, learning to pause, breathe, and reflect can be the difference between a good day and a bad one. So what other timeless principles can monks offer that still hold power today?
Expect to learn what self mastery means and ho...
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May 22, 2025 • 97 mins
Will Storr is an author, journalist, and former photographer.
Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions, and shape our politics and beliefs. Some of the world’s greatest contributors are those who have learned to master storytelling. Is storytelling something we can learn? Is there a science to storytelling?
Expect to learn how we use stories to gain s...
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