Modern Wisdom

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  Why You’re Tired, Stressed & Unfocussed (and how to fix it) - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150 14.09.2026 2h 32m

  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
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  Raccoon Wars, Lindsay Clancy, NFL Scammers & Past Crimes - Matt McCusker #1149 12.09.2026 1h 37m

  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
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  Best Peptides, Stem Cells, Testosterone & Exercise Hacks - Biohacking Roundtable - #1148 10.09.2026 2h 50m

  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 longevity supplements offer the most bang for your buck & are worth your time. The best diet and foods to eat to maximise longevity. and much more… Guests: Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, coach, author, speaker, and Ironman Triathlete. Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy. 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 up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.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 Timestamps: (0:00) Science-Backed Peptide Regimes (6:47) The Health Hacks Scientists Actually Swear By (21:37) Do Heat Shock Proteins Really Matter? (24:02) Why Resonance Breathing Is So Powerful (27:17) Are MUSE Stem Cells the Next Big Breakthrough? (36:23) Are GLP-1s Causing Too Much Muscle Loss? (45:23) How GLP-1s Could Be Changing Desire (54:12) Why Has Testosterone Become So Demonised? (1:07:07) Should We Be Prioritising Testosterone? (1:12:43) The Fight Against the Peptide Ban (1:24:19) Health Freedom vs Protection: Where’s the Line? (1:29:37) Is Plasmapheresis the Next Longevity Breakthrough? (1:36:16) The Best Cost-Free Longevity Interventions (1:44:44) Is Proteinmaxxing Overhyped? (1:49:32) Is Fibre the Next Big Health Trend? (1:58:24) Inside Ben’s Longevity Diet (2:06:17) How Eating Speed Impacts GLP-1 Release (2:07:31) Does Fasting Actually Work? (2:10:28) Which Longevity Tools Are a Waste of Money? (2:20:54) Should Microplastics Be Listed on Packaging? (2:25:10) What’s the Next Big Biohacking Trend? (2:33:52) What is EMF Exposure Actually Doing to Us? (2:39:30) Do Air Scrubbers Actually Improve Your Health? (2:47:39) Should Everyone Get Genetic Testing? (2:49:49) 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
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  The Hidden Psychology Of Highly Sensitive People - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147 07.09.2026 1h 24m

  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 emotional sensitivity can be both a gift and a challenge. So, how can highly sensitive people manage intense emotions, and how can those close to them better understand and support them? Expect to learn what being a highly-sensitive person feels like, what Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is and why social rejection hurts so much, why some people are more emotionally sensitive than others, why some people need constant reassurance, if you can build self-esteem without external validation, the benefits of being emotionally fragile, if emotional dysregulation is central to ADHD 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 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom 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 ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Inside the Mind of an Emotionally Sensitive Person (02:55) Is Rejection at the Heart of Emotional Sensitivity? (05:40) Why Social Rejection Hurts So Much (07:07) What Actually Causes Emotional Sensitivity? (13:46) Do Some People Feel Emotions More Intensely? (16:54) How Hormones Shape Emotional Sensitivity (20:10) Why Have Humans Evolved to Be So Sensitive? (21:24) Are Men Just as Emotionally Sensitive? (31:59) The Hidden Strengths of Emotional Sensitivity (35:49) Do Sensitive People Need More Validation? (38:21) How Rejection Dysphoria Affects Relationships (43:43) Why the Right Environment Changes Everything (49:40) Why Uncertainty Feels Unbearable (53:00) Are Emotionally Avoidant Men Secretly Sensitive? (54:04) When Should You Work on Emotional Fragility? (57:35) The Most Powerful Tools for Emotional Regulation (01:02:34) What It’s Really Like Being a Sensitive Parent (01:04:41) The Vulnerability Behind Mindfulness (01:07:23) Is Social Media Harming Sensitive Teenagers? (01:09:51) Are We Born Sensitive? (01:13:24) How Rejection Dysphoria Affects Your Career (01:22:56) The Most Important Lesson for Sensitive People (01:23:35) Where to Find Dr Hamdani 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
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  Couples Therapist: Why Your Brain Turns Your Partner Into An Enemy - Stan Tatkin -#1146 05.09.2026 1h 9m

  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 on a conflict, could repairing the rupture quickly actually be healthier? What other habits help a relationship not only survive conflict, but flourish? Expect to learn why romantic attachment relationships are neurochemically the hardest ones to navigate, if love is enough to maintain a relationship, what the most important agreements couples should make are, why it’s important to have the ability to repair disagreements quickly, why resentment tends to accumulate in relationships, if we learn to truly love ourselves even if no one else ever truly has 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 up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.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 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
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  Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Rich - Codie Sanchez - #1145 03.09.2026 1h 33m

  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 for putting in less effort, but what if your company could operate better with less dependence on you? How do you build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement, and what steps can you take to make that possible? Expect to learn the truth about getting rich, why most business owners need to step back rather than dive in more, how to get the most out of your staff, whether you will be able to trust AI to run your business or not, why suffering feels so productive, how to relinquish control of your business for the best outcomes 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 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 the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live/⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) The Biggest Lie About Getting Rich (02:45) Should You Start Your Own Business? (05:37) Why Codie Turned Down Richard Branson (07:35) When Responsibility Is Really Just Ego (08:44) The Evolution Every Business Owner Goes Through (15:45) How to Get the Best From Your Staff (19:49) When Does an Owner Know to Relinquish Control? (28:40) Is AI Important for Small Businesses? (37:42) The Secret to Finding Great Employees (41:59) The Biggest Hiring Mistakes to Avoid (43:24) The Best Questions to Ask Candidates (56:53) How Does Slowing Down Affect Your Identity? (01:05:50) How to Approach the Hard Conversations (01:08:21) The Jobs Founders Need to Stop Doing (01:11:31) Are Pricing Problems Really Confidence Problems? (01:18:01) When Should Founders Start Paying Themselves More? (01:27:56) How to Move Into an Owner Role (01:31:26) What’s Next for Codie? Extra Stuff: Get Codie's new book here: https://ownerbook.com 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
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  WW3 DEBATE: “We’re On the Brink of Global Collapse” - #1144 31.08.2026 3h 6m

  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 actually is for global stability. How future historians will view Trump's legacy. And much more... Guests Professor Jiang Xueqin is an educator, geopolitical commentator, and YouTuber. Robert Pape is a political scientist and professor at the University of Chicago. George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, strategist, and author. 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 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 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 Timestamps: (00:00) Is America the Biggest Threat to Global Peace? (09:52) Will America Still Be a Superpower in 20 Years? (23:22) What Does America’s Relationship With China Look Like? (32:21) Who Will Be the Biggest Superpower in 20 Years? (37:16) Is America Heading for Civil Unrest? (42:45) The Rise of Violent Populism (47:57) Is Internal Violence in America Inevitable? (57:09) What the 1960s Teach Us About Civil Unrest (59:36) Would Trump Really Invade Greenland or Canada? (01:12:22) How Serious Is the Iran War? (01:21:17) Can Economic Pressure Actually Win a War? (01:31:12) Is the Iran War Becoming a Forever War? (01:45:23) Why Did Trump Bomb Fordow? (02:03:21) Is Israel at the Centre of the Iran War? (02:11:13) Why Does Israel Have So Much Influence Over the US? (02:22:43) How Can Trump Win the Iran War? (02:30:37) Is Trump Really Willing to Leave NATO? (02:32:18) Could Britain Become a Global Power Again? (02:36:03) How Population Collapse Could Reshape Geopolitics (02:41:31) Are We Living in a Quasi-Anarchist World? (02:52:28) How Likely Is Nuclear War? (02:57:45) Is Targeting Electrical Power the Most Dangerous Scenario? (03:05:01) Where to Find the Guys 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
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  Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143 29.08.2026 2h 9m

  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. - If Jimmy Carr will run for Prime Minister of the UK. - and much more… Guests: - Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author. - George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur. - Harry Dry is a marketer, copywriter and writer 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 up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.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) Who Is the Batman of Lagos De Moreno? (02:17) Is the British Pound Overvalued? (06:32) Jimmy Carr for Prime Minister? (08:30) Can You Guess This Victorian Slang? (12:40) Why Word Choice Makes or Breaks a Joke (17:47) Are All Relationships Transactional? (33:42) The Unexpected Upside of Being Cancelled (36:21) Why We’ve Forgotten How to Build Friendships (42:18) Why Are Americans More Optimistic Than Brits? (44:41) The Secret to Truly Original Writing (54:28) Which Industry Will Disappear Next? (59:36) Is AI Killing Conspiracy Theories? (01:06:02) Are Smartphones the Real Epidemic? (01:08:26) Why We Need to Learn to Be Bored Again (01:11:49) Do Meditation Retreats Need AI Chatbots? (01:17:01) Are Mental Health Problems Really Societal Problems? (01:20:03) Is Gambling More Popular Than Reading? (01:31:18) Is Belief the Secret to Great Writing? (01:37:44) How GLP-1s Are Killing Gastric Band Surgery (01:38:46) Is Mr Bean the World’s Biggest Comedy Star? (01:45:17) When Did Criticism Replace Encouragement? (01:52:15) The Best Rules of Great Communication (01:55:36) Is Living Longer Actually a Good Thing? (02:05:22) Who Should Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister? 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
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  Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142 27.08.2026 1h 53m

  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 with antisocial personality disorder, Kanika Batra reveals how sociopaths actually think, feel and relate to others. Expect to learn how Kanika deals with being a diagnosed sociopath, what emotions she strongly feels or is absent of, why Kanika loves revenge, what friendships are like for sociopaths, the best pieces of advice for women in the dating world, if psychopaths can ever feel true love, if sociopaths ever wish to feel normal and care for people 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 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) Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (00:00) Should We Trust the Word of a Sociopath? (01:00) Is Sociopathy Actually Real? (04:07) What is Antisocial Personality Disorder? (04:45) When Kanika Realised She Was Different (08:38) Are Sociopaths Born Or Made? (09:39) Does Mental Illness Run in Families? (14:12) How Kanika Reached Her Diagnosis (20:01) Do Sociopaths Actually Feel Emotions? (26:54) Why Kanika Turned to Christianity (31:24) How Far Would a Sociopath Go for Revenge? (35:19) Are Sociopaths Obsessed With Status? (37:52) Has Kanika Ever Wanted to Kill Someone? (46:58) Why is Kanika Fascinated By Rodney Alcala? (49:24) What Is It Like Dating a Sociopath? (55:44) Why Kanika Struggles With Male Power (01:00:30) Is This the Best Dating Advice For Women? (01:06:05) How Kanika Met Her Husband (01:13:14) Should Women Follow Manipulative Dating Advice? (01:22:55) How Does a Sociopath Handle a Breakup? (01:25:51) Should You Ever Date a Sociopath? (01:27:35) Do Men Find Manipulation Attractive? (01:31:32) Do Sociopaths Understand Themselves? (01:33:48) How to Detect a Sociopath (01:35:39) The World’s Most Famous Sociopaths (01:38:43) The Link Between Sociopathy and Sadism (01:43:32) Does Kanika Wish She Had “Normal” Emotions? (01:53:02) What’s Next For Kanika? 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
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  “Age Reversal Is Coming.” Everything You Need To Know - Dr David Sinclair - #1141 24.08.2026 2h 5m

  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 an inevitability? And how close are scientists to turning age-reversal experiments into medicines that could radically extend our lives? Expect to learn how scientists can reset the age of cells without causing cancer, whether resveratrol and NAD supplements actually work, why three meals a day plus snacks might be marketing, the best exercise protocol for longevity, whether GLP-1s are legitimate longevity drugs, and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ 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 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: (0:00) How David’s Work Has Evolved(0:58) Can Scientists Actually Reverse Blindness?(5:53) How Does ER100 Work?(8:57) Is Aging a Disease?(10:14) What’s Next in Age Reversal?(14:00) How to Reverse Aging Without Going Too Far(17:10) What Most Longevity Experts Secretly Believe(20:48) The Biggest Levers for Reversing Aging(22:53) Can We Survive 2 Weeks Without Food?(32:55) The Most Effective Way to Fast(36:10) Does Calorie Restriction Actually Extend Human Life?(40:52) Is the Proteinmaxxing Movement Overhyped?(44:41) Could Sex Help You Live Longer?(47:57) Why Quality Sleep Is Essential for Longevity(51:01) Can Overthinking Shorten Your Lifespan?(55:05) What Longevity Drugs Does David Take Every Day?(56:48) The Truth Behind Controversial Longevity Drugs(1:13:51) Can Erectile Dysfunction Medication Treat Cancer?(1:17:46) The Hidden Danger of Heavy Metals in Supplements(1:21:45) The Benefits of Creating a Longevity Community(1:24:54) Sauna vs Cold Plunges: Which Is Better for Longevity?(1:31:34) Is Bryan Johnson’s Protocol Actually Working?(1:35:39) Are Vitamins a Waste of Money?(1:39:41) Could GLP-1s Protect Against Dementia?(1:46:23) What’s AI Doing to Longevity Research?(1:54:30) Can Your Mindset Affect How Long You Live?(1:56:55) The Two Things That Matter Most for Longevity(1:58:01) Which Longevity Methods Actually Work?(2:03:31) When Health Optimisation Goes Too Far(2:05:18) Where to Find David 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
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  Why Violence Is Safer Than Vulnerability - Johnny Chang - #1140 22.08.2026 2h

  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 Johnny Chang’s reality. Raised amid violence and gangs, he eventually found God. But does a violent past define a man forever, or can he choose to become someone better? Expect to learn how Johnny was brought into gang life when he was 12 years old, why Juvie is more violent but less lethal than prison, what life is like in prison and what it takes to survive, the hardest things to unlearn after prison, how Johnny found god and started preaching the gospel, what twelve-year-old Johnny would think if he could see himself now 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 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 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) How Johnny Got Pulled Into Gang Life (08:44) Surviving California’s Youth Prison System (16:08) How Prison Politics Reshapes Gang Mentality (20:43) The Hidden Status Hierarchy Inside Prison (22:54) Why Prison Violence Is So Manipulative (29:26) Johnny’s Most Dangerous Moment Behind Bars (33:57) The Prison Habits That Are Hardest to Unlearn (39:04) Why Life After Prison Is So Difficult to Rebuild (43:01) Why Johnny Feared Life Outside Prison (57:04) How Johnny Found Purpose Through Christianity (01:11:41) The Courage of Forgiveness (01:16:26) Why Finding Peace Can Feel Like a Battle (01:21:19) How Do We Distinguish God’s Voice From Our Own? (01:25:04) Is Turning to Religion a Sign of Weakness? (01:27:25) Why Are Vulnerable Conversations So Hard? (01:29:59) Is Forgiveness Actually Selfish? (01:41:51) Why Returning to Prison Terrified Johnny (01:52:51) What Would Johnny’s 12-Year-Old Self Think Now? (01:59:01) Where to Find Johnny 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
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  Jocko Willink, Matt McCusker & Jeff Dye - Mostly Wise #3 - #1139 20.08.2026 2h 33m

  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 assassin kamikaze dolphins. How the guys deal with their own versions of sobriety. Why Love on The Spectrum is potentially problematic. What it was like for Jocko to be in the Military on 9/11. The story of the gun no manufacturer dared to make after testing it. And much more... Guests Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster. Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. Jeff Dye is a comedian, actor, television host 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 5 at https://eightsleep.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) Can You Be Openly Gay in the Military? (02:26) Are Women’s Sports as Good as Men’s? (08:19) What It Really Takes to Become a Navy SEAL (20:17) The Most Uncontrollable Navy SEALs (24:35) Do Dolphins Work for the Navy SEALs? (37:08) Could You Run a Marathon in Wheelies? (38:34) Is Climbing Everest a Good Idea? (44:32) The Privacy Problem With High-Rise Living (51:14) How Embarrassment Pushed Jeff Into Sobriety (01:01:12) Why Men Can’t Win During Labour (01:05:32) Why Jocko Didn’t Have a Batchelor Party (01:07:39) Is Sober Dating Like Love on the Spectrum? (01:17:47) Do Single Guys Go Crazy After 7pm? (01:23:00) Why Social Dating Is Too Complicated (01:30:27) Are Women Trying to Reset Their Body Count? (01:34:22) Why Weed Affects Everyone Differently (01:46:23) Why a 25mm Sniper Rifle Should Never Exist (01:52:46) The Best Perks of Being a Veteran (01:58:31) The Reality of Waking Up to the Iraq War (02:01:07) How 9/11 Changed the World Forever (02:10:00) Why War Never Goes to Plan (02:12:48) How the Russia/Ukraine Conflict Changed Modern Warfare (02:20:27) Is the Military Already Enhancing Soldiers? (02:27:40) Would Veterans Do One More Tour? (02:31:59) Where to Find the Guys 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
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  AI DEBATE: “Most People Have No Idea What’s Coming” - #1138 17.08.2026 2h 42m

  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 humans. If AI will grow powerful enough to be out of human control. and much more... Guests Zack Kass is an AI futurist, advisor, speaker, and author. Liv Boeree is a physicist, science communicator, podcaster and former professional poker champion. Aric Floyd is an AI writer, and video producer. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) Will Humans Still Be Around in 2040? (08:20) What Jobs Will Be Protected From AI? (14:22) Finding Meaning in a Post-Work World (23:13) Technology Is Pulling Us From Our Purpose (27:12) Where Do We Draw the Line With Outsourcing Thinking? (39:58) Is AI Unlocking Human Potential? (42:28) Refusal or Obedience: What’s More Dangerous? (46:01) The AI Attack That Should Worry Everyone (54:44) Should We Slow Down Advanced AI? (56:41) Does Recursive Research Actually Work? (01:10:52) How Safe Is AI? (01:14:01) Can We Reach a Peace Deal for a Superintelligent World? (01:22:38) Why AI 2040 Got So Much Right (01:26:21) Is AGI Inevitable? (01:30:39) Could Techno-Pastoralism Be the Future? (01:37:16) Is AI Replacing Human Connection? (01:45:36) How Do We Navigate the Purpose-Friction Problem? (02:00:50) Why Data Centre Policy Matters More Than Ever (02:05:56) The Concentration of Power Concern (02:11:39) Is the Frontier Strategy the Winning Condition? (02:18:17) Will AI Weaken Democracy? (02:29:11) How We Can Limit the Concentration of Power (02:31:45) Is ChatGPT Pessimistic About the Future? (02:37:54) What Should We Be Focused 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
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  Harvard Professor: “I Tried Every Diet. This Is By Far The Worst.” - Daniel Lieberman - #1137 15.08.2026 2h 8m

  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 Mediterranean and raw food, how do you know which approach is right for you? And are diet and exercise still the keys to good health—or does modern science offer another solution? Expect to learn why nutrition and diet feel much like a religion, which diet is healthier: Vegan or Carnivore, why the Blue Zone science might be one big scam, what the best and worst diets are for your health, why most diets stop working after a certain period, if GLP-1s are the artificial solution to a real problem 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 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 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) How Diet Shapes the Way You Think About Food (02:12) Diet Through the Lens of Human Evolution (02:55) Do We Look for Meaning Through Diet? (05:56) Are Plant-Based Diets Actually Better? (11:30) Why the Carnivore Diet Is Taking Off (14:04) The Truth About Proteinmaxxing (19:50) Is There Really One “Best” Diet? (24:00) Can We Trust Epidemiological Studies? (31:46) Why the Mediterranean Diet Keeps Winning (34:36) The Blue Zones Myth Explained (42:18) Can You Lose Weight Without Cutting Carbs? (51:57) Why Dieting Is Simpler Than You Think (54:00) Is Calorie Restriction Worth It? (01:02:35) What’s Special About Intermittent Fasting? (01:06:15) Breaking Down the Paleo Diet (01:11:13) The Truth About Antinutrients (01:12:45) Why the Raw Food Diet Is So Hard (01:15:48) What Cooking Really Does to Digestion (01:19:38) Did Farming Make Humans Healthier? (01:24:58) What’s the Real Story With Gluten? (01:27:51) Why Are So Many People Overweight? (01:32:16) Why We Crave Balanced Flavours (01:38:41) Food Labels Don’t Tell the Whole Story (01:43:06) “Healthy” Foods That Could Be Making You Worse (01:51:40) Do Diets Stop Working Eventually? (01:54:08) The Biggest Concerns About GLP-1s (01:59:40) The Principles Behind Every Healthy Diet (02:07:35) Where to Find Daniel 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
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  Hunter Biden, Matt McCusker & Duncan Trussell - Mostly Wise #2 - #1136 13.08.2026 3h 6m

  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 conspiracy theories that are (maybe) real. If it was Hunter's bag of cocaine that was found in the White House. What the next two years for the Democratic Party will look like. Hunter's unfiltered thoughts on the Trump family. Matt gifts a ceremonial "pipe" to Hunter And much more... Guests Hunter Biden is an artist, former attorney, and the son of former US President Joe Biden. Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster. Duncan Trussell is a comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. 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 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 a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at ⁠https://ag1.info/modernwisdom⁠ Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠⁠https://chatgpt.com⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) Is Peter Thiel in League With the Anti-Christ? (03:10) Are Robot Dogs and Delivery Drones Taking Over? (06:50) Shaking the Shame of Addiction and a Leaked Laptop (15:37) How Much Power Does a President Really Have? (23:38) Living Through the Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy (33:40) What Stopped Hunter From Relapsing? (38:07) Would Hunter Be Pardoned If His Dad Had Won? (40:00) Was Joe Biden Fit to Run Again? (50:17) Was Joe Biden America’s Poorest President? (52:56) Is Hunter Cage-Fighting Donald Jr. and Eric Trump? (54:00) The Secret Doors in the Presidential Residence (56:58) Is the White House Actually Haunted? (59:57) How to Hide D***s in the White House (01:05:37) Why Hunter Packs His Bags With a Witness (01:09:26) Will Hunter Ever Run for President? (01:10:24) What’s Next for Hunter? (01:13:10) Why Are C***k Addictions So Shocking? (01:17:52) Was the CIA Behind JFK’s Assassination? (01:26:10) The Flex of Avoiding the Epstein Files (01:27:00) How Hunter Joined the Board of Burisma (01:36:42) Don’t Let Addiction Define You (01:43:56) We Need to Get Money Out of Politics (02:00:45) What’s Driving Political Violence? (02:10:23) When Did Politics Become So Confrontational? (02:13:56) Are We Ready for Superintelligence? (02:25:02) Is AI Creating Viruses? (02:28:51) Why Anthony Fauci Keeps Pleading the Fifth (02:32:18) The Greatest Danger to America (02:39:18) The Catalyst of the Iran War (02:51:12) What If Hunter Had Never Been Pardoned? (02:55:33) What It’s Really Like Talking to Nick Fuentes (03:01:21) You Have to Play the Game to Win Extra Stuff: Check out Hunter's Substack: https://hunterbiden.substack.com 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
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  “We’re At The Beginning Of A Revolution” - Jimmy Carr - #1135 10.08.2026 1h 58m

  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 or revealing the secrets it takes to become a better comedian, Jimmy is back with brilliant insights, unforgettable one-liners, and a few laughs along the way. Expect to learn why your life doesn’t need to be easier but simpler, if you’re actually depressed or your life is just depressing, why favourable conditions never come and you should probably act now, how to use your unfair advantages to your benefit, what to do when you catch yourself overthinking, if Jimmy Carr will run for PM and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Timestamps: (00:00) How Many Shows Has Jimmy Done This Year? (00:43) Why Jimmy Never Gets Stressed on Tour (03:57) Why We’ve Become So Anxious (18:47) Is Optionality Making Us Miserable? (23:52) Why Broken Promises Keep Costing You (27:45) The Power of Unshakeable Self-Confidence (29:43) Jimmy’s Relationship With Gratitude (33:29) Give Your Brain Better Problems to Solve (39:53) How Comedy Shows Expand Conversations (48:14) Is Social Media Stealing Our Souls? (52:52) Stop Waiting for the Perfect Conditions (57:22) Are We Living in the Good Old Days? (01:00:17) Can the UK Be Fixed? (01:06:53) Address the Problems Whilst They’re Small (01:14:08) Why Anyone Can Be a Comedian (01:20:27) The Science of Why Jokes Work (01:22:34) Why Great Comedy Breaks the Rules (01:24:12) Can You Teach Someone to Be Funny? (01:26:23) The Oldest Joke Formula Still in Use (01:27:27) How Podcasting Is Influencing Comedy (01:33:17) Let Your Obsession Become Your Advantage (01:43:27) How Do We Solve the Drug Crisis? (01:56:33) What British People Still Don’t Understand 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
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  Q&A: Becoming A Dad, Favourite Peptides & Red Rising - #1134 08.08.2026 1h 46m

  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 kids in the near future, what my time with the Night Wolf Hawk was like, a quick health update, why I keep changing my hairstyle, reflections from a one-week silent meditation retreat, 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 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) 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 Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com 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
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  The New Science Of Female Attraction - Psychology Roundtable - #1133 06.08.2026 2h 6m

  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. - Why women's sexual desire fades faster than men's. - and much more… Guests: - Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. - Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author. - Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ 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 up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 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 ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (0:00) Is This the Most Attractive Dance Move? (3:14) Does Looksmaxxing Give Women the Ick? (13:07) Why Do We Get the Ick? (16:52) Are Chads Stealing All the Women? (25:23) Is Marriage Affirmative Action for Men? (31:00) Are Humans Meant to Be Serial Monogamists? (34:52) How Rich Women Change Men’s Resourcefulness (44:18) Abundance vs Scarcity: What’s More Attractive? (55:34) Do High-Earning Women Have Higher Standards? (01:05:03) Can Surveys Accurately Measure Sex Differences? (01:10:36) Are Dating App Users Worse Partners? (01:16:53) What Matters More: Height or Looks? (01:20:46) Why Male Beautification Is Exploding (01:31:27) Do Women Prefer Formidable Men? (01:35:22) The Rise of Female Teacher Sex Scandals (01:42:56) Is Being Desired What Women Want Most? (01:47:32) The Dangers of Minimising Sex Differences (01:50:46) The Latest Evidence on Mate Switching (01:52:20) Why Marriage Kills Women’s Sex Drive (01:56:40) How Do We Determine Human Nature? (02:03:34) What Do Lesbians Find Attractive? (02:05:57) Where to Find the Guys 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
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  Who You Meet Down America’s Forgotten Backroads - Peter Santenello - #1132 03.08.2026 1h 57m

  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 from disagreement, but from distance, countless communities and subcultures living entirely separate lives, with little understanding of one another. So what is life really like in these overlooked towns, who still calls them home, and do they represent a version of the “real America” the rest of the country has forgotten? Expect to learn what Peter learned about America from traveling to 85 different countries, what’s actually going on in rural America nobody really sees or has forgotten about, what’s actually going on in the drug crisis in America, Peter’s biggest lessons from the Amish, the most misunderstood community in America 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 Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.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 Extra Stuff: Check out Peter's book: https://tinyurl.com/4bnxpjpz Peter's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/petersantenello Peter's Website: https://petersantenello.com/ 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
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  Ex-Military Hacker: The Secret World Of Government Surveillance - Bill Thompson - #1131 01.08.2026 1h 15m

  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 protections, everything from your personal data to your deepest vulnerabilities is becoming easier to exploit. So what can be hacked, how exposed are you, and is even your mind still safe? Expect to learn what the government can and can’t actually see of yours, why companies actually try to hack their own systems, how AI is supercharging espionage in various nation states, who the most surveyed people in the world are, if there is any hope for real privacy in the age of AI 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 up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.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) Why Bill Doesn’t Trust Apple (03:35) How Is Information Collected and Distributed? (09:13) Can Humans Keep Up With Technology? (11:21) Why Companies Hack Their Own Systems (17:05) The Biggest Exploitation Hack (20:48) Why Threats Are Constantly Changing (25:17) Is DOGE Really a Mess? (32:03) How AI Is Supercharging Hacking (36:58) Do Intelligence Operators Know You Better Than You Do? (47:15) Who Is the Most Surveilled Person in the World? (54:39) Is the Bad Outgrowing the Good? (01:03:59) How Bill Built Spartan Forge (01:13:16) Where to Find Bill 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