Modern Wisdom
by Chris Williamson
Is this your podcast?Chris Williamson is an independent podcast creator recognized for his insightful interviews with influential figures across various fields. He has built a reputation for engaging conversations that delve into the complexities of life, perso…
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Father Of Quantum Computing: How To Think Like A Genius - David Deutsch - #1164
Oct 17, 2026
1h 11m 51s
9 Harsh Truths No One Wants To Admit - Shaan Puri - #1163
Oct 15, 2026
1h 38m 27s
“This Is The Most Important Subject I’ve Ever Covered” - Robert Greene - #1162
Oct 12, 2026
2h 21m 12s
The Only 12 Lessons Buried In Every Self-Help Book - Spencer Greenberg - #1161
Oct 10, 2026
1h 27m 24s
CIA Whistleblower: Who Actually Runs The US Government? - John Kiriakou - #1160
Oct 8, 2026
2h 36m 17s
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| 10/17/26 | Father Of Quantum Computing: How To Think Like A Genius - David Deutsch - #1164 | David Deutsch is a British physicist, a pioneering researcher in quantum computation, and author. Expect to learn how David has changed his views on the limits of human potential in recent years, why people should have an optimistic view of the world, which current problem most people are unnecessarily pessimistic about right now, what the largest issues are in modern education, why AGI will not pose a great threat to humans, what makes for a good life and much more… Sponsors: Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Is Knowledge Created? (04:19) Do We Misunderstand Being Wrong? (10:01) Why We Should Never Aspire to Be Certain (21:29) Will We Ever Solve the Fermi Paradox? (23:53) Is Optimism the Most Rational Worldview? (28:41) Why Does Pessimism Masquerade as Sophistication? (31:42) Should We Be Afraid of AI? (37:27) Why LLMs Can’t Take Over the World (44:08) What Is Creativity? (48:05) Is Our Education System Built on a Mistake? (53:35) How Should We Reinvent Education? (55:27) Can Too Much Discipline Hold You Back? (01:03:24) The Philosophy Behind a Good Life (01:09:16) What Is David Working On? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 51s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  9 Harsh Truths No One Wants To Admit - Shaan Puri - #1163 | Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster, and angel investor. Expect to learn why the economy is basically run on insecure people, why it's better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission, what’s holding most young people back from achieving more, why you should follow your obsessions, the importance of leaving your hometown at some point in your life, why greatness is the most overrated trait we tend to admire, and much more… Sponsors: Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps:(00:00) How the Economy Targets Vulnerability (05:42) Why You Should Adopt the ABZ Method (12:06) Is Asking for Advice Just Asking for Permission? (20:26) The Battle Between Courage and Fear (24:17) Is Your Environment Holding You Back? (33:15) Why You Should Listen to Your Obsessions (42:21) Don’t Keep Your “Iron John” in the Cage (55:51) How to Go From Good Boy to Great King (59:21) Why Finding Success Creates More Work (01:12:26) The Hidden Cost of Greatness (01:24:25) The Ultimate Test of a Successful Relationship (01:36:49) What’s Next for Shaan? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 38m 27s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  “This Is The Most Important Subject I’ve Ever Covered” - Robert Greene - #1162 | Robert Greene is an author and historian. Expect to learn why Robert chose to write about the ‘Sublime’, why you feel so miserable all of the time, and how to make life feel magical again, if we’re mistakenly trying to recover childhood through novelty, travel, drugs and stimulation, how you can access the sublime more readily, Why it’s so difficult for us to comprehend how people in the past genuinely experienced reality differently and much more… Sponsors: Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Why Write About the Sublime? (09:54) Did Our Ancestors Experience Life Differently? (13:40) What Is the Sublime? (20:11) The Mind-Blowing Probability of Human Life (27:40) Is Your Ego Blocking the Sublime? (32:00) What Is Your Daemon Trying to Tell You?( 40:24) The Arc of Transcendence (47:12) Is It Your Daemon or Just Impulsivity? (53:21) How to Know You’re on the Right Path (01:00:52) Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back (01:06:00) Why Understanding Scale Changes Everything (01:10:23) How History Changes Your Perspective (01:18:54) Does History Repeat Itself? (01:24:06) Has Science Made It Harder to Access the Sublime? (01:28:57) What We Get Wrong About Paganism (01:33:41) Are Supernatural Abilities Just Senses We Can’t Access Anymore?\ (01:44:16) How Your Environment Awakens Your Senses (02:01:39) How to Rediscover Your Sense of Wonder (02:08:59) The Biggest Lesson From The Law of the Sublime (02:19:31) Where to Find Robert Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 21m 12s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  The Only 12 Lessons Buried In Every Self-Help Book - Spencer Greenberg - #1161 | Spencer Greenberg is a mathematician, founder, CEO & creator of ClearerThinking.org Expect to learn the most valuable lessons from over 500+ personal development books, why understanding values are so hard, which popular self-help advice turned out to have surprisingly little substance behind it, why intelligent people seem particularly vulnerable to overthinking, how people tell the difference between hype and legitimate effective strategies or innovation and much more… Sponsors: Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Why Have We Become So Disillusioned With Self-Help? (05:00) Is Self-Help Just Old Advice Repackaged? (06:55) The Biggest Self-Development Strategies That Aren’t Backed Up (08:59) How to Find the Right Self-Help Strategy (12:56) Should We Focus on Intrinsic Values? (18:18) How to Work Out What You Actually Value (20:47) The Science of Building Habits That Stick (25:42) Are You Setting Goals the Wrong Way? (27:42) Why Is Focusing on Fear So Important? (38:13) How Your Mental State Controls Your Performance (40:36) The Relationship Between the Mind and Body (42:27) The Best Ways to Combat Overthinking (50:22) Can Anyone Rewire Their Thinking? (55:25) The Peak Productivity Formula (01:00:07) How to Become More Efficient (01:03:05) Why Everyone Needs ‘Glad You Did It’ Activities (01:08:26) Is Willpower Enough to Solve Your Problems? (01:12:16) The Power of Positive Thinking (01:20:38) How Much of Self-Development Is Following Your Focus? (01:22:02) The Self-Development Strategy You Shouldn’t Ignore (01:26:55) Where to Find Spencer Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 27m 24s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  CIA Whistleblower: Who Actually Runs The US Government? - John Kiriakou - #1160 | John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer, intelligence whistleblower, journalist, and author. Expect to learn who’s actually controlling the US government, what John thinks of the new Paramount/Warner Bros. Skydance Merger, why we should be worried about and taking China more seriously, if brainwashing is real in CIA interrogation techniques, the most impressive CIA operations they pulled off, why John plays Angry Birds every morning and much more… Sponsors: Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Why Should We Believe an Ex-CIA Agent? (00:44) Will John Ever Receive a Presidential Pardon? (03:25) Who Really Controls America? (11:32) Inside the CIA’s Levels of Security (15:26) The CIA’s Most Classified Operations (16:44) Does the CIA Classify Embarrassing Information? (17:54) Could Big Tech Become More Powerful Than the CIA? (20:37) Is the CIA Spying on American Citizens? (25:54) Why We Should Be Worried About China (30:53) How Foreign Spies Infiltrate the US Government (39:50) What Will CIA Whistleblowers Be Leaking in 10 Years? (43:18) Is Mass Surveillance the Price of Safety? (47:51) Is Brainwashing Real? (58:45) The Chicken Farmer Who Brought Down Hitler (01:03:30) Inside Operation Grim Beeper (01:06:03) The Greatest Intelligence Operations Ever (01:11:41) Can America Legally Kidnap Foreign Nationals? (01:17:20) Was 9/11 the Most Complex Intelligence Operation Ever? (01:20:47) The Location and Kidnap of Adolf Eichmann (01:22:37) The Legendary Capture of Carlos the Jackal (01:27:34) Why Working for the CIA Was So Much Fun (01:29:37) How Mass Persuasion Works at Scale (01:36:58) Does Working for the CIA Make You Paranoid? (01:38:19) How to Spot a Liar (01:46:50) How Interrogators Get People to Tell the Truth (01:54:17) Should Torture Ever Be Legal? (01:59:43) The Most Shocking Interrogation Tactics Used by the CIA (02:07:31) What Really Happens at Guantanamo Bay? (02:08:50) Was Uday Hussein One of the Most Evil Men Ever? (02:15:34) Dominance vs Prestige: What Makes a Better Leader? (02:20:16) Is This America’s First Botched Lethal Injection Execution?( 02:28:31) Why John Is Obsessed With Angry Birds (02:31:09) Is John a Model Now? (02:32:54) What Everyone Gets Wrong About Intelligence Agencies (02:35:41) Where to Find John Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 36m 17s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  4 Men Share How They Hit Rock Bottom (and got out) - Dr K, Joe Hudson & Connor Beaton - #1159 | Expect to learn: What it takes to climb the mountain of success as a man. The catalysts that propel people forward to make real and lasting change. How to come back from rock bottom. and much more… Guests: Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Sponsors: Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Can Men Actually Win the Game?(11:33) Do We Choose When We Hit Rock Bottom?(25:01) Was Love Island Chris’ Rock Bottom?(33:53) The Moment Joe Knew He’d Hit Rock Bottom(43:18) How Karma Led Dr K to Rock Bottom(54:56) When Self-Hatred Becomes Rock Bottom(01:03:10) The Beauty of Knowing You’ve Made It(01:15:13) What Does Karma Actually Mean?(01:23:59) Is the Work Ever Done?(01:32:33) Why You Need a Mountain to Climb(01:40:18) Is Awareness the Key to Conquering Desire?(01:54:22) Why Confronting Your Shame Changes Everything(02:11:54) Is Rock Bottom Really About Shame? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 21m 13s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 |  Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158 | Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and an author. Expect to learn what Angela has learned about her worldview since writing GRIT, if removing friction from your life is making you weaker, how important physical environments are and when to change them, how to know whether you have an environmental problem or a willpower one, how to engineer your environment to enhance grit and much more… Sponsors: Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Has Angela’s Worldview Changed? (02:12) When Does Grit Stop Being Useful? (09:03) Should You F**k Your Feelings and Just Work Harder? (11:33) Discipline: Is It Willpower or Engrained? (18:51) How Does Environment Impact Success? (24:29) The Most Underrated Environment Design Hacks (28:29) Why Groups Make Goals Easier (35:41) Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Isolated (39:22) Do You Really Need a Mentor? (46:37) Can Grit Lead to Burnout? (53:03) The Best Way to Recover From Burnout (57:02) Chris’ Experience With Burnout (01:06:11) Why Alignment Changes Everything (01:09:40) How Angela Redesigned Her Environment (01:12:42) Does Removing Friction Make Life Weaker? (01:24:29) When to Push Harder and When to Change Direction (01:27:54) How to Engineer a Culture of Excellence (01:39:11) What’s Next for Angela? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 41m 09s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157 | Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. Expect to learn Sam’s thoughts on evidence-based exercises, how Sam is balancing married life with his career ambitions, how to lock in on your diet and exercise for the upcoming Winter, why Sam chose to coach himself instead of hiring coaches, what to do if you’re feeling lost and not where you want to be in life, and much more… Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) How Sam Keeps Raising the Bar (09:40) Why Mastering the Basics Beats Over-Optimisation (15:05) Is Boy Kibble Better Than It Looks? (20:04) The Art of Managing Your Exposure (23:07) How Has Married Life Changed Sam? (33:42) How to Boss Your Winter Arc (42:04) Why Changing Direction Is a Superpower (48:25) The Best Way to Enter 2027 With Momentum (52:40) How to Escape a Downward Spiral (57:31) The Trailblazers of Bodybuilding Culture (01:05:41) What Has Sam Learnt From Chris Bumstead? (01:16:27) The Benefits of Coaching Yourself (01:24:44) Whose Bodybuilding Advice Would Sam Trust? (01:26:36) Why Sam Is Invested in Peptides (01:36:39) Would Sam Ever Try GLP-1s? (01:40:21) Where to Find Sam Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 41m 27s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  James Sexton, Matt McCusker & Rick Glassman - Mostly Wise #4 - #1156 | In the fourth episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: If there is any sexual tension between clients and divorce lawyers. Why Rick can't hook up with someone he isn't in love with. Where all the hot goth girls up and disappeared to. The craziest clauses found in James' clients' prenuptial agreements. How to talk to your partner about gaining weight. Gen Z's big problem with being the most sexless generation. And much more... Guests James Sexton is a New York-based divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law and insights on marriage and divorce. Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. Rick Glassman is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) The Problem With Blowjobs and Granola (08:16) Why Being a Divorce Lawyer Is Surprisingly Sexy (13:39) Who Is Fred Rogers? (17:07) Do People Hide Their Friendship With James? (20:29) Why James Tailors Every Case to the Judge (26:28) Does James Ever Feel Guilty About Winning? (30:06) Does Rick Need to Have More Casual Sex? (42:13) Why Funny and Attractive Is So Hard to Find (54:31) Are Modern Dating Standards Getting Ridiculous? (58:50) The Craziest Prenup Clause James Has Ever Seen (01:04:31) What Are Women Demanding in Prenups? (01:13:42) Can You Tell Your Partner They’ve Gained Weight? (01:17:06) Are Personal Politics Ruining Relationships? (01:28:19) Did Donald Trump Really Miss His Son’s Wedding? (01:32:15) Why Keeping Score Kills Relationships (01:42:09) Do Women Hold the Power in Sex? (01:46:35) Does Rick Always Call Out Unspoken Subtext? (01:50:55) Why Being Funny on Set Is Harder Than It Looks (01:55:34) What Happened to Multi-Cam Sitcoms? (02:00:16) What’s Britain’s Most-Watched TV Show? (02:06:21) The Most Unreal Inverse Icks (02:16:50) Why Is Rick So Good at Basketball? (02:25:47) Rick’s Post-Sex Service (02:37:06) The Fascinating Timing of the C*m Run (02:39:12) How Do Vasectomies Actually Work? (02:48:51) Is Jerking Off Gay? (02:52:12) Have Young People Stopped Masturbating? (02:59:14) Where to Find Everyone Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 3h 01m 46s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 |  How To Make Your Creativity Beat The Algorithm (Live Performance) - Dylan Gossett - #1155 | Dylan Gossett is a country singer, songwriter, and music producer. Dylan's breakout hit 'Coal' took him from an aspiring musician in Austin, Texas, to a rising name in country music. But what did that seemingly overnight success actually take, how has it changed his life, and what has he learned about making a living doing what he loves? Expect to learn the creative process behind Dylan’s hit ‘Coal’ and the decisions he made to engineer it for max virality, what it was like being an overnight success, how Dylan’s writing process differs from the typical Nashville music machine, the impacts of AI on songwriting and the music industry as a whole, how to not be captured by your audience and let your creativity thrive, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com (00:00) The Story Behind Dylan’s Breakout Song ‘Coal’ (09:56) How to Avoid Getting Lost in the Music Industry (18:11) Why Being Unpolished Feels More Authentic (20:50) Is Country Music Having a Renaissance? (22:47) Is the Song Actually Good or Just Viral? (28:07) Why Staying Successful Is Harder Than Getting There (32:29) Inside Dylan’s Songwriting Process (37:28) Do Artists Still Write Their Own Songs? (51:02) Why We Shouldn’t Always Take Shortcuts (01:01:16) Is Emotion the Secret to Dylan’s Music? (01:03:08) Why Sad Men Are Taking Over Country Music (01:09:24) The Hardest Emotions to Turn Into Music (01:14:52) Don’t Lose Yourself Chasing an Audience (01:22:59) A Snippet From Dylan’s New Album Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 29m 19s | ||||||
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| 9/24/26 |  “This Will Be The Most Violent Election Of Our Lifetime” - Robert Pape #1154 | Robert Pape is a political scientist, professor at the University of Chicago, and author. Why is political violence on the rise in America? With the midterm elections approaching, could this be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime? What’s driving the hostility, what’s actually at stake, and how could the outcome shape America for years to come? Expect to learn why we’ve entered into a new era of violent populism, why January 6, 2027, will be a major breaking point for both political parties, why the upcoming midterms might be the most dangerous election of our lifetimes, how normal people become radicalised on both sides of the spectrum, why Trump is at the center of political violence for both the left and right, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Is Political Violence America’s #1 Threat? (05:53) Populism vs Violent Populism: What’s the Difference? (07:15) How Much Do Americans Support Political Violence? (15:10) Is Political Violence Coming From the Right or Left? (20:53) Violent Populism Across the Political Spectrum (24:18) How Peaceful Protests Turn Violent (36:32) How Widespread Is Violent Populism? (43:52) What Does a Political Violence Supporter Look Like? (49:22) How Do Ordinary People Become Radicalised? (56:27) Does Supporting Political Violence Make It More Likely? (01:03:50) Are Violent Extremists or Their Sympathisers Worse? (01:06:40) Is Violent Populism Exclusive to America? (01:19:31) Why We Should Be Worried About the Midterms (01:21:43) Would Political Violence Be Different If the Democrats Had Won in 2024? (01:25:38) Civil Unrest: Self-Generated or Manufactured by Enemies? (01:33:09) Who Benefits From America’s Civil Unrest? (01:36:12) What Role Does Trump Play in America’s Civil Unrest? (01:42:34) Where to Find Robert Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 43m 27s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 |  The New Way For Ordinary People To Build Wealth - Tony Robbins - #1153 | Tony Robbins is a life and business coach, entrepreneur and #1 New York Times Bestselling author. Christopher Zook is an investor, founder and chairman. How do you protect and grow your money when the markets feel so unpredictable? Tony Robbins has written extensively about money and investing, and he’s back with practical advice for everyday investors. So which strategies hold up in turbulent times, what costly mistakes should you avoid, and how can you make smarter decisions today to build a more secure financial future? Expect to learn the new strategies of investing from some of the nation's most successful funds, what Tony’s new philosophy and formula on investing is, which investing advice people still repeat today that is completely outdated, how normal people can get investing access to some of the world's fastest-growing companies, if we are in a genuine market bubble and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Tony’s Rules for Building Wealth (11:07) Is the S&P 500 Still a Smart Investment? (15:08) What Does Real Diversification Look Like? (20:03) The Investment Opportunities Everyone Overlooks (32:33) Which Investments Are Riskier Than They Seem? (36:09) Why Risk-Averse Investors Need More Diversification (41:22) How a Scarcity Mindset Shapes Your Investments (46:10) Can an Abundance Mindset Make You Reckless? (51:22) Why Everyone Needs a Dream Bucket (01:01:21) How Should Smart Investors Spend Their Money? (01:07:48) What Does the Future of AI Look Like? (01:22:13) How to Make Better Decisions (01:29:06) Where to Find Tony Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 30m 23s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 |  Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 | William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology. Expect to learn why the internet is in an uproar of Sydney Sweeney's latest ad campaign, why so many women vehemently hate Sydney Sweeney and not other creators who do similar stunts, why Sydney became so polarising in the feminist movement, what the double standard Sydney Sweeney is held to says about the modern feminist agenda and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Has Sydney Sweeney Set Women’s Sports Back 40 Years? (11:36) Is the Backlash Worse Than the Ad? (12:53) Why Do Women Hate Sydney Sweeney? (23:12) Sydney vs Sabrina: Who Are They Performing For? (28:34) Why Do Women Downplay Themselves? (34:53) Would a Man Have Received the Same Backlash? (37:08) Can You Trust a “Guy’s Girl”? (39:52) Does Sydney Sweeney Challenge the Victim Narrative? (41:45) What Body Types Do Men Actually Prefer? (46:16) What Connects Sydney Sweeney and the Lindsay Clancy Case? (48:05) Do Women Resent Natural Beauty? (55:14) Should Gambling Ads Be Banned? (01:03:29) Is Sydney Sweeney Distracting Us From Bigger Stories? (01:04:40) Is Calling Out Hypocrisy Actually Persuasive? (01:07:30) Where to Find William Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 11s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  The Brutal Reality For Most Men Today (& how to fix it) - Dr K HealthyGamer - #1151 | Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Why do so many young men feel stuck? From porn and gambling to video games, distractions and instant gratification seem harder to escape than ever. So how do you break free from the habits holding you back? And can you find a healthy balance between enjoying the moment and building a more fulfilling life? Expect to learn what actually happens to your brain when you gamble, watch porn and play video games, why so many men are addicted to these vices, what prediction markets are doing to the minds of the younger generation, if AI therapy is actually good enough for most people's problems, what everyone got wrong about the Lindsay Clancy case and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Timestamps: (00:00) Why Young Men Are So Vulnerable to Addiction (04:55) Are Video Games Actually Bad for You? (13:59) Why Gambling Is a Terrible Success Strategy (22:45) Are AI and GLP-1s Doing More Harm Than Good? (28:21) The Binge Eating to Eating Disorder Pipeline (38:01) What Gambling Does to Your Brain (43:54) Why We Get Hooked on Dopamine Hits (50:16) How to Rebuild Your Tolerance for Boredom (57:44) Can Addictive Behaviours Ever Be Safe? (59:40) Is Addiction a Choice or a Compulsion? (01:04:07) Have We Been Lied to About GLP-1s? (01:13:36) Should Men Retrain Their Penis? (01:33:18) How Social Anxiety Impacts Your Sex Life (01:37:17) Are Sex Toys Making Women Harder to Satisfy? (01:43:33) Can AI Companions Actually Cure Loneliness? (01:47:52) Can AI Trigger Psychosis? (01:50:23) Is AI Therapy the Future of Mental Health? (01:52:49) Are Therapists Turning Parents Into the Villain? (02:11:26) Was Lindsay Clancy Experiencing Psychosis? (02:27:35) Can Psychosis Involve Premeditation? (02:33:31) Did Lindsay Clancy’s Medication Lead Her to Murder? (02:34:49) Was Lindsay Failed by the Healthcare System? (02:37:37) Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Divides Men and Women (02:45:57) How Social Media Distorts the Lindsay Clancy Case (02:55:47) How Long Can a Psychotic Episode Last? (02:58:46) What Does a Mistrial Mean for Lindsay Clancy? (03:02:02) What’s Next for Dr K? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 3h 04m 13s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 |  “This Is The Culmination Of Everything I Know” - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150 | Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author. What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice? Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew’s thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day (07:16) Can You Actually Train Your Willpower? (18:21) The Hidden Formula for Better Learning and Focus (30:47) What Are the Best Protocols to Manage Stress? (39:06) The Optimal Mindset for Learning (42:34) Is Presence the Secret to Happiness? (53:21) Why Men Reevaluate Everything in Their Late 20s (58:20) How to Make Sense of Life’s Contradictions (01:15:14) Do We Already Have the Tools to Be Healthy? (01:20:11) Is This the Ultimate Detox Protocol for Microplastics? (01:29:45) The Devastating Toxin Exposure on 9/11 (01:33:51) How Dangerous Are Nicotine Pouches? (01:42:45) The Spiciest Protocols That Didn’t Make the Book (01:44:14) Can These Protocols Be Scientifically Proven? (01:54:54) Are Golden Retrievers the Ultimate Life Hack? (02:02:58) Why Being Admired by Your Heroes Hits Different (02:08:53) VO2 Max vs Zone 2: Which Matters More? (02:25:26) What Happened to Andrew’s iPad Octopus? (02:29:34) The Section Andrew Doesn’t Want You to Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2h 32m 42s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 |  Raccoon Wars, Lindsay Clancy, NFL Scammers & Past Crimes - Matt McCusker #1149 | Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. Expect to learn what Chris’ raccoon wars are all about, Matt reacts to Tolstoy’s diary entries and the Lindsay Clancy trial, what Matt’s former life as an ethical drug dealer was like, the great joys of becoming a father, Matt’s thoughts on the fake 49ers football player, why Matt would make for a poor private investigator and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Do Raccoons Love Urkel Cereal? (04:37) Bourgeois vs Bosh: Who Is the Epitome of Britain? (10:48) The Vicious Farts That Wake Up Your Partner (15:00) Can You Get More American Than Bull Riding? (21:07) Is Line Dancing the Next Big Cult? (29:05) Is This the Biggest NFL Scam? (32:15) How Lindsay Clancy Divided America (41:00) Why Support After Birth Is So Important (46:13) Why Having Kids Makes Getting Hit in the Nuts Worth It (56:48) Are We All Natural Pessimists? (01:10:30) Was Matt a Bad Drug Dealer? (01:19:04) Are Life’s Clichés Actually Right? (01:25:47) Ending Up in the Same Spot Isn’t the Same as Having Never Left (01:34:02) Was Matt a Private Investigator? (01:37:08) Where to Find Matt Extra Stuff: See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: https://chriswilliamson.live Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 37m 48s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | biohackingpeptides+4 | Dr Gabrielle LyonBen Greenfield+1 | Institute of Muscle-Centric MedicineWays2Well+1 | — | peptidesbiohacking+5 | Timeline | 2h 50m 43s | ||
| 9/7/26 | emotional sensitivityRejection Sensitive Dysphoria+3 | Dr Sasha Hamdani | — | — | highly sensitive peopleemotional sensitivity+3 | LMNTFree Sample Pack | 1h 24m 17s | ||
| 9/5/26 | couples therapyemotional wounds+4 | Dr Stan Tatkin | — | — | couples therapyemotional repair+5 | ShopifyMODERNWISDOM | 1h 09m 08s | ||
| 9/3/26 | business strategyentrepreneurship+4 | Codie Sanchez | — | — | businessrich+6 | MomentousCODE | 1h 33m 06s | ||
| 8/31/26 | geopoliticsglobal peace+5 | Professor Jiang XueqinRobert Pape+1 | University of Chicago | — | geopolitical debateglobal collapse+5 | Shopify | 3h 06m 24s | ||
| 8/29/26 | Mexican BatmanBritish politics+3 | Jimmy CarrGeorge Mack+1 | — | Lagos De Moreno | Mexican BatmanJimmy Carr+4 | LMNTFree Sample Pack | 2h 09m 31s | ||
| 8/27/26 | sociopathymental health+4 | Kanika Batra | — | — | sociopathempathy+5 | Function Health | 1h 51m 43s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Chris Williamson is an independent podcast creator recognized for his insightful interviews with influential figures across various fields. He has built a reputation for engaging conversations that delve into the complexities of life, personal development, and societal challenges. Modern Wisdom stands out for its deep exploration of topics related to society, culture, health, and fitness, featuring a diverse lineup of guests, including prominent thinkers like Dr. Jordan Peterson and David Goggins. The format typically involves long-form discussions that provide listeners with actionable insights and lessons drawn from the experiences of these high-achieving individuals. The podcast appeals to a broad audience seeking personal growth and understanding of contemporary issues. With over 250,000 listeners, Modern Wisdom offers valuable perspectives that help individuals navigate life's challenges, making it a go-to resource for those looking to enhance their knowledge and well-being.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 4.3M
- Total plays: 1151M
- Total reviews: 3.8K
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 70K
- Plays: 2.7M
- Reviews: 407
YouTube
- Subscribers: 4.2M
- Views: 1148M
- Videos: 4.3K
Podcast App
- Followers: 4.0K
- Reviews: 3.4K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.2K
- Reviews: 11
Find them online
Audience
adults
Key insights
What the show covers
- interviews with influential thinkers
- life lessons from experts
- cultural insights
- health and wellness advice
Audience interests
- self-improvement
- mental health
- fitness tips
- philosophical discussions
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing audience potential
- not specified yet
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for six years
- weekly release schedule
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Modern Wisdom
Peaked at #3 in HU, top 10 in 9 of 49 tracked markets, currently #3 in HU.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| India | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Africa | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| RO | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| AE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Finland | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| GR | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Australia | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| ID | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| KE | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Canada | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| AR | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| CL | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| United States | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| TR | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| NG | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| TH | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #17 | #17 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.