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Chris Williamson

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.

300 episodes

Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158 3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 41 min 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…

How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 41 min 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…

James Sexton, Matt McCusker & Rick Glassman - Mostly Wise #4 - #1156 28 Sept 2026 · 3 hr 2 min 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. Wh…

How To Make Your Creativity Beat The Algorithm (Live Performance) - Dylan Gossett - #1155 26 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 29 min 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 mus…

“This Will Be The Most Violent Election Of Our Lifetime” - Robert Pape #1154 24 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 43 min 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,…

The New Way For Ordinary People To Build Wealth - Tony Robbins - #1153 21 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 30 min 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 gro…

Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 19 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 8 min 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…

The Brutal Reality For Most Men Today (& how to fix it) - Dr K HealthyGamer - #1151 17 Sept 2026 · 3 hr 4 min 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 gambli…

“This Is The Culmination Of Everything I Know” - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150 14 Sept 2026 · 2 hr 33 min 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…

Raccoon Wars, Lindsay Clancy, NFL Scammers & Past Crimes - Matt McCusker #1149 12 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 38 min 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 tr…

Best Peptides, Stem Cells, Testosterone & Exercise Hacks - Biohacking Roundtable - #1148 10 Sept 2026 · 2 hr 51 min In this Biohacking Roundtable, we explore: What the best peptides for health & muscle building are. The latest biohacking tech that is real but sounds like science fiction. Which…

The Hidden Psychology Of Highly Sensitive People - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147 7 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 24 min Dr Sasha Hamdani is a psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author. Why are some people more emotionally sensitive than others? If you feel things more deeply, you’re not alone, and e…

Couples Therapist: Why Your Brain Turns Your Partner Into An Enemy - Stan Tatkin -#1146 5 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 9 min Dr Stan Tatkin is a psychologist, couples therapist, researcher and author. How can couples effectively navigate and repair emotional wounds? While many believe it’s best to sleep…

Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Rich - Codie Sanchez - #1145 3 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 33 min Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author. How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken…

WW3 DEBATE: “We’re On the Brink of Global Collapse” - #1144 31 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 6 min In this geopolitical debate, we explore: What the biggest threats to global peace are. Whether America will lose its hegemony in 20 years or less. How big of a deal the Iran War a…

Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143 29 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 10 min In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore: - Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman. - Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages.…

Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142 27 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 52 min Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author. What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath? Can they feel love and empathy, or are they truly emotionless? Diagnosed wit…

“Age Reversal Is Coming.” Everything You Need To Know - Dr David Sinclair - #1141 24 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 6 min Dr David Sinclair is a geneticist, professor at Harvard Medical School, and author. Can human aging actually be reversed? What happens if we treat aging as a disease rather than a…

Why Violence Is Safer Than Vulnerability - Johnny Chang - #1140 22 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 0 min Johnny Chang is a former gang member and inmate turned Christian pastor, speaker, and podcaster. What happens when a boy enters prison at 12 and doesn’t emerge until 25? That was…

Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 - #1139 20 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 33 min In the third episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: If Matt and Jeff could survive Navy SEAL selection, training and hazing. Whether the Navy actually has trained animals like killer…

AI DEBATE: “Most People Have No Idea What’s Coming” - #1138 17 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 43 min In this AI debate, we explore: Whether humans will exist in 2040. What will happen once we reach AGI. Whether AI gets smart enough to act malevolently or benevolently towards huma…

Harvard Professor: “I Tried Every Diet. This Is By Far The Worst.” - Daniel Lieberman - #1137 15 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 8 min Daniel Lieberman is a Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology, paleoanthropologist, and author. What is the best diet for peak human health? From vegan and carnivore to Me…

Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136 13 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 6 min I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this second episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: Hunter's true version of the laptop story The best…

“We’re At The Beginning Of A Revolution” - Jimmy Carr - #1135 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 59 min Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author. From razor-sharp jokes to hard-earned life wisdom, Jimmy Carr can do it all. Whether he’s explaining how he’d fix Britain…

Q&A: Becoming A Dad, Favourite Peptides & Red Rising - #1134 8 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 47 min I hit 4.3 million YouTube subscribers! As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly. Expect to learn my thoughts on having k…

The New Science Of Female Attraction - Psychology Roundtable - #1133 6 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 7 min In this evolutionary psychology roundtable, we explore: - If 20% of the men actually get 80% of the attention. - The biggest red and green flags to look out for in the dating pool…

Who You Meet Down America’s Forgotten Backroads - Peter Santenello - #1132 3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 58 min Peter Santenello is an independent journalist, YouTuber, & author. Who are the forgotten people of rural America? The country’s political and moral divisions may stem not only fro…

Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131 1 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min Bill Thompson is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and a former military intelligence specialist. Is your private life actually private? As AI rapidly outpaces our privacy…

Proof That The Lonely Chapter Works - Jett Franzen - #1130 30 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 59 min Jett Franzen is a writer and YouTuber. What holds people back? Is it their mindset, environment, or circumstances? One overlooked factor is the ability to be alone. Solitude can b…

The Painful Psychological Cost Of Becoming A Dad - Darby Saxbe - #1129 27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 34 min Dr Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist, professor at USC, and author. Do dads get postpartum depression? Mothers face enormous physical and emotional changes after childbirth,…