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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.
PodSkip has analyzed 31 episodes of Modern Wisdom, averaging 4.8 ads per episode (7% of runtime).
Why You Don’t Feel Loved (even when you are) - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115
Jun 25, 2026
Sonja Lyubomirsky is a psychologist, professor, and author.
What does it really mean to feel loved? People say "I love you" all the time, but why doesn't it always register? Why can someone love you…
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The Collapse of American Politics - Ezra Klein - #1114
Jun 22, 2026
Ezra Klein is a journalist & political commentator.
What’s actually happening in politics? The right says it’s winning. The left says democracy is at risk. Yet the country feels more divided than…
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The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113
Jun 20, 2026
Suzanne Venker is a relationship expert and author.
Why are so many women choosing career over family? Women have more opportunities than ever before, yet many still feel something is missing. Can…
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Navy SEAL: “Not Killing People Is Hard” - DJ Shipley - #1112
Jun 18, 2026
DJ Shipley is a retired Navy SEAL and former DEVGRU operator.
What's life like after the Navy SEALs? After years of operating at the highest level, many veterans face a challenge they never…
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The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack - #1111
Jun 15, 2026
George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur.
Why does overthinking create more problems than it solves? If thinking helps us solve so much, why isn’t more thinking always the answer? So…
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How The Partner You Choose Reveals Your Self-Worth - Quinlan Walther - #1110
Jun 13, 2026
Quinlan Walther is a writer and a relationship coach.
Why do we keep choosing the wrong partners? We meet someone new and think, “Maybe this is finally the one.” But then the pattern starts to feel…
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Something Is Very Wrong With Modern Life - Arthur Brooks - #1109
Jun 11, 2026
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author.
Why do some people feel lost while others seem deeply fulfilled? When life feels empty, it's often not because…
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The Art of Unstoppable Self-Belief - Joe Santagato - #1108
Jun 08, 2026
Joe Santagato is a comedian and podcaster.
What’s on the other side of self-belief? For Joe Santagato, it was raw authenticity. By betting on himself, he turned The Basement Yard into a podcast…
The Price of Obsession Nobody Talks About - Zach Braff - #1107
Jun 06, 2026
Zach Braff is an actor and director.
How do you make it in Hollywood? Zach Braff might have the answer. From leading one of the biggest TV shows of the 2000s to directing iconic episodes and…
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Something Strange Is Happening To Gen Z - Isabel Brown - #1106
Jun 04, 2026
Isabel Brown is a conservative media personality and author.
Is Gen Z embracing tradition again? Gen Z continues to reject many of the values their parents grew up with and vowed to return toward a…
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Rabbit Hole: Does Tim Ferriss Dream In Japanese? - #1105
Jun 01, 2026
In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore:
- Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium.
- If Tim Ferriss dreams in Japanese.
- How the UK would rank as…
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4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104
May 30, 2026
I hit 4.2 million YouTube subscribers!
As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly.
You’re about to learn my thoughts on settling down…
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Psyop Expert: “Brainwashing Is Real And It’s Happening Now” - Chase Hughes - #1103
May 28, 2026
Chase Hughes is a former U.S. Navy Chief, behavior and influence expert, speaker, and author.
Are you being brainwashed right now? What if the ideas you think are yours were carefully planted to…
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Mostly Wise: Matt McCusker, Andrew Huberman & Tom Segura - #1102
May 25, 2026
I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this inaugural episode of Mostly Wise, we explore:
The non-sexual benefits of tadalafil (Cialis).
Why…
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The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida (1st interview in a decade) - #1101
May 23, 2026
David Deida is a spiritual teacher, researcher, speaker, and author.
What happens when desire and ambition fade? As we age, the urgency and purpose that once defined us can begin to shift. But when…
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19 Lessons From 1100 Episodes - #1100
May 21, 2026
To celebrate 1100 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.
Expect to learn why everyone misunderstands what obsession…
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Birth Rate Debate: “40% Of Girls Will Never Be Mothers” - #1099
May 18, 2026
In this birth rate debate, we explore:
- The cataclysmic impacts of the current birth rates for future generations.
- Why so many young women are opting out of motherhood.
- What can be done to…
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The Health Crisis Of Office Jobs - Bob King - #1098
May 16, 2026
Bob King is the founder and CEO of Humanscale.
Is your desk job aging your body faster than you realize? Sitting may be part of getting work done, but the way most of us do it can wreck our posture…
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"They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097
May 14, 2026
Ryan Garcia is a professional boxer and a WBC interim lightweight champion.
What’s it like being the bad boy of boxing? Most people know Ryan Garcia from the chaos of his social media — the…
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21 Harsh Truths About Why You’re Still Lost - Mark Manson - #1096
May 11, 2026
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…
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How TikTok Hijacked The Future Of Music - Nik Nocturnal - #1095
May 09, 2026
Nik Nocturnal is a musician, YouTuber, and content creator.
What is happening in modern metal music? The days of thrash and hair metal dominating culture are long gone, and something entirely new…
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DEBATE: Why Do Gen Z Women Hate Men So Much? - #1094
May 07, 2026
In this evolutionary psychology debate, we explore:
- Why women feel much more negatively towards young men than young men feel about them.
- Why men are more often demonised and women are seen as…
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How To Have The Hardest Conversations Of Your Life - Jefferson Fisher - #1093
May 04, 2026
Jefferson Fisher is a trial attorney, legal educator, and content creator.
Why are the conversations that matter most the hardest to have? When something meaningful needs to be said, we often avoid…
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Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, And Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092
May 02, 2026
Mercedes Coffman is a writer, researcher, and cultural commentator.
What’s happening with modern dating? People who are genuinely ready for a relationship feel frustrated, even punished by a shallow…
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The Uber Eats to OnlyFans Pipeline - #1091
Apr 30, 2026
In the second edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore:
- If Kratom is more addictive than heroin
- What the latest and greatest life hacks are
- Who actually is the…
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The Extreme Crisis of Young Women - Freya India - #1090
Apr 27, 2026
Freya India is a writer and journalist focused on female mental health and modern culture.
What’s happening with modern women? By almost every measure, life has improved; more freedom, opportunity…
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No One is Ready for This Coming War - Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf - #1089
Apr 25, 2026
Andy Stumpf is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, extreme sports enthusiast, public speaker, podcaster, and author.
What will the future of war actually look like? As AI accelerates and warfare rapidly…
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How to Steal Thoughts Out of Anyone’s Head - Oz Pearlman - #1088
Apr 23, 2026
Oz Pearlman is a mentalist, magician, endurance athlete, and keynote speaker.
Can someone actually read your mind? Oz has built a 30-year career on making you believe the answer is yes, but what's…
A Shocking Turn in the War on Men - Richard Reeves - #1087
Apr 20, 2026
Richard Reeves is a writer, researcher and the Founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men.
What is the current state of men and boys? As social movements have focused on supporting…
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Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086
Apr 18, 2026
Adam Aleksic is a linguist, content creator, and author, best known online as the Etymology Nerd.
What’s happening to language right now? Words like “rizz” and “skibidi” can make it feel like you’re…
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