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Under The Skin with Russell Brand

A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the... Read more

Ranked #1

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#005 Yuval Noah Harari - Is Humanity Finished?

#005 Yuval Noah Harari - Is Humanity Finished?

This week I’m joined by Yuval Noah Harari, author of bestseller ‘Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind’. We discuss how ... Read more

6 Apr 2017

1hr 14mins

Ranked #2

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#048 Freedom and Tyranny (with Jordan Peterson)

#048 Freedom and Tyranny (with Jordan Peterson)

In this special edition of Under The Skin celebrating the paperback release of my book Recovery - clinical psychologist ... Read more

17 May 2018

1hr 34mins

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#97 Art, Greatness & “Turning” (with Richard Ayoade)

#97 Art, Greatness & “Turning” (with Richard Ayoade)

This week I spoke with comic, author and film director Richard Ayoade. Richard Ayoade is amazing. I fell sort of gently ... Read more

14 Sep 2019

1hr 18mins

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#056 Meeting A Mentor (with Tony Robbins)

#056 Meeting A Mentor (with Tony Robbins)

Tony Robbins - pain, redemption and reprogramming with the incomparable Elvis/Jesus of Personal Development.

1 Dec 2018

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#020 Selfie-Obsession: Can Narcissism Ever Make Us Happy? (with Will Storr)

#020 Selfie-Obsession: Can Narcissism Ever Make Us Happy? (with Will Storr)

Author of “Selfie” Will Storr and I discuss where the ideal of the perfect self came from, why it is so powerful and whe... Read more

19 Jul 2017

1hr 5mins

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#70 Heal Yourself with The Ice Shaman (with Wim Hof)

#70 Heal Yourself with The Ice Shaman (with Wim Hof)

"The cold is your teacher" - our most requested guest Wim Hof graces us with his presence on today's scientific, spiritu... Read more

9 Mar 2019

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#002 Who Are The Slaves Now?

#002 Who Are The Slaves Now?

In this week’s show I talk to Professor Paul Gilroy about the re-emergence of open racism within political rhetoric, the... Read more

16 Mar 2017

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#85 Vulnerability and Power (with Brené Brown)

#85 Vulnerability and Power (with Brené Brown)

Brené Brown is the author of five #1 New York Times bestseller books, her TED talk has over 40 million views, making it ... Read more

22 Jun 2019

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#053 Gabor Maté - Damaged Leaders Rule An Addicted World!

#053 Gabor Maté - Damaged Leaders Rule An Addicted World!

Dr. Gabor Maté a renowned specialist in addiction, childhood trauma and stress joins me on the podcast today. We discuss... Read more

10 Nov 2018

1hr 35mins

Ranked #10

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#034 Science Vs God - Is There A Life Force That Transcends Matter? (with Rupert Sheldrake)

#034 Science Vs God - Is There A Life Force That Transcends Matter? (with Rupert Sheldrake)

Dubbed “the most controversial scientist on Earth” Rupert Sheldrake joins me to discuss the dogmas within conventional s... Read more

4 Nov 2017

1hr 7mins

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#76 Truth & Illusions (with Derren Brown)

#76 Truth & Illusions (with Derren Brown)

Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering,... Read more

20 Apr 2019

1hr 44mins

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#042 Senses & Consciousness - Beyond The 5 Senses Myth (with Prof Barry Smith)

#042 Senses & Consciousness - Beyond The 5 Senses Myth (with Prof Barry Smith)

Professor Barry Smith discusses collaborative research between philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists and their... Read more

7 Jan 2018

1hr 24mins

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#061 Practical Spirituality - More Than Crystals & Candles (with Radhanath Swami)

#061 Practical Spirituality - More Than Crystals & Candles (with Radhanath Swami)

Today's podcast is with one of my own mentors and spiritual teachers - Radhanath Swami. An enlightening and pragmatic po... Read more

5 Jan 2019

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#044 Headspace - Could Mass Meditation Change Everything? (with Andy Puddicombe)

#044 Headspace - Could Mass Meditation Change Everything? (with Andy Puddicombe)

Co-founder and voice of the Headspace app, Andy Puddicombe joins me to discuss his striving to teach meditation and mind... Read more

20 Jan 2018

1hr 17mins

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#027 Can We Have More Connected Sex?

#027 Can We Have More Connected Sex?

Author Isabel Losada joins me to discuss the importance of making our sex life blissful, as well as her experiences at t... Read more

13 Sep 2017

44mins

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#010 Plant Based Diet & Plant Based Consciousness with Simon Amstell

#010 Plant Based Diet & Plant Based Consciousness with Simon Amstell

Comedian Simon Amstell and I discuss his film 'Carnage', how veganism began a journey of personal enlightenment and how ... Read more

10 May 2017

1hr 7mins

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#73 Seeds, Weeds & Intention (with Jay Shetty)

#73 Seeds, Weeds & Intention (with Jay Shetty)

A podcast with online creator and spiritual storyteller Jay Shetty.Lessons in daily self care, spiritual practice and po... Read more

30 Mar 2019

1hr 14mins

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#047 Egos and Alcohol (with Ryron & Rener Gracie)

#047 Egos and Alcohol (with Ryron & Rener Gracie)

Brothers and part of jiu jitsu’s most illustrious family, my guests today are Ryron and Rener Gracie who discuss how Bra... Read more

25 Feb 2018

1hr 20mins

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#045 What’s The Biggest Threat To Freedom? Islam Or Consumerism (with Sam Harris)

#045 What’s The Biggest Threat To Freedom? Islam Or Consumerism (with Sam Harris)

In a bumper 2 hour episode neuroscientist, author and fellow podcaster Sam Harris and I discuss the effects and rational... Read more

3 Feb 2018

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#068 Porn, Sadness & Madness (with Jon Ronson)

#068 Porn, Sadness & Madness (with Jon Ronson)

Today's guest is the always intriguing journalist and great storyteller Jon Ronson. Fascinating, open and honest. We tal... Read more

23 Feb 2019

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