Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
40: Friendship
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie turn the spotlight on friendship, revealing the secrets to small talk, what makes people likeable and how to turn acquaintances int...
39: Can You Spot a Con?
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie answer some more of your listener questions, delving into the psychology of the street con-artist, sleepwalking, the importance of ...
38: Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get into the festive spirit with Richard and Marnie, as they unwrap the psychology of gift giving, reveal why cracker jokes are so bad, look at what o...
37: Are You a Blurter?
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie answer some of your listener questions that have been sent in over the season. Such as, why do some people have no filter when they...
36: Hidden Persuaders
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie reveal some of the hidden persuaders that affect our decision making. Are we really as rational as we think we are? Do our names af...
35: Richard's Favourite Studies
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore Richard's favourite psychological studies. How does our pace of life affect us? Do we all have the potential to harm others...
34: Mind Control
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you control someone’s mind? Marnie takes a suggestibility test, Richard reveals the secrets of hypnosis and they explore whether mind control ex...
33: More Myths
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard and Marnie as they dispel some more psychological myths. Including, whether playing Mozart to a baby makes them more intelligent? Do peop...
32: Robin Ince & Curiosity
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Richard and Marnie are joined by comedian and author Robin Ince, as they explore the psychology of curiosity. They reveal why...
31: The Workplace
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard and Marnie as they explore the psychology of the workplace. Richard reveals the secrets to the perfect job interview, what makes for a go...
30: Adrian Owen & The Brain
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode about the brain, Richard and Marnie talk to cognitive neuroscientist Professor Adrian Owen about his ground breaking research....
29: Weird Studies
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie take a look at some of the weird psychology studies that have been carried out over the years, from trying to weigh the soul, to th...
28: Nature & Animals
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what you can tell about a person's personality from their pets? What are the psychological benefits of owning a dog? In this episode, Ri...
27: The Power of Small Change
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard and Marnie as they discuss how small life changes can have a big impact, and why you might need to go on a digital detox. They provide to...
26: Psychics
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie explore the world of psychic ability and take a closer look at how scientists test for extra sensory perception. They look at why p...
25: Jonathan Goodwin: Courage & Resilience
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Richard and Marnie talk to daredevil and escapologist Jonathan Goodwin. They explore the psychological lessons that can be fo...
24: Relationships
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard & Marnie as they discuss the psychology behind how to keep a long term relationship exciting, the best ways to communicate with your ...
23: The Apollo Expedition
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re talking about the Apollo space mission and the psychological lessons we can learn from it. How does passion motivate us? What ...
22: Pippa Evans & Improvising in Everyday Life
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
21: Jo Caulfield & The Psychology Of Stand-Up
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, recorded at this year's Ediburgh Festival, we take a break from our usual question and answer format to talk to comedian Jo C...
20: Coincidences
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
19: Superstition
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
18: Dream Control
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 dre...
17: Dating & Attraction
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
16: Communicating With The Dead
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 loo...
15: Clothing
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do the clothes we wear affect the way we think? Does the colour of our clothing impact how others perceive us? And is being suited and booted for an i...
14: Astrology
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard & Marnie delve into the celestial world of astrology, exploring whether the position of the planets can predict your future and whether st...
13: Creativity
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a secret to creativity? How can you become more creative? Are children more creative than adults? And when is a paper clip not a paper clip.....
Introducing Season 2: Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 2 of Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind, the podcast that aims to answer 1,000 questions about the human mind. In this season we ...
12: Dreams
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 drea...
11: Motivation
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
10: Myths
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
9: Magic
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard reveals why psychology is vital to being a good magician, the dangers involved in big illusions, plus gives Joss Stone some surprising advice....
8: Happiness
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard and Marnie as they delve into the science of happiness and explore the power of positive psychology. Expect a whole host of mood-boosting...
7: Memory
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a memory? How are false memories created? And what everyday tricks can we all use to improve our memories? Don't want to miss an episode? F...
6: Persuasion
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can powers of persuasion be used for good? What psychological tricks can be used to persuade people? And can we protect ourselves from marketing t...
5: Luck
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie look at why being lucky is more under your control than you realise, share top tips on how to increase your luck, and discuss why y...
4: Ghosts
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are humans psychologically primed to believe in ghosts? What links some of the UK’s most ‘haunted’ locations? And can Richard explain the realit...
3: Sleep
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Marnie discuss the scientific secrets to getting a better night’s sleep, reveal the formula for the perfect nap, explore what actually h...
2: Laughter
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard reveals why humans have evolved to laugh, why laughing is good for you, and details how he carried out the biggest ever scientific study into ...
1: Lying
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do lie detectors work and can they be trusted? Richard and Marnie explore a much more reliable way to tell if someone’s lying to you, help Jud...
Introducing: Richard Wiseman's On Your Mind
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are some people so happy? How can you tell when politicians are lying? Is it logical to carry a lucky charm? Why do long lists of questions hold o...