Episodes

The Peak-End Rule
Aug. 17, 2023

The Peak-End Rule

When the peak and the end of an experience dictate how we remember it long-term.

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5 Ways to Wellbeing
Aug. 10, 2023

5 Ways to Wellbeing

5 simple, evidence-based, ways to improve mental wellbeing.

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QUICKFIRE ROUND - Words and Language
Aug. 3, 2023

QUICKFIRE ROUND - Words and Language

A collection of sketches that cover quirky words and some of the subtleties of language (mostly English)

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The Cost of Being Late
July 27, 2023

The Cost of Being Late

Apart from you missing the start, what are the effects of tardiness on others?

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Crossmodal Perception
July 20, 2023

Crossmodal Perception

...when our senses interact. Sometimes in surprising ways.

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Goodhart's Law
July 13, 2023

Goodhart's Law

When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.

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QUICKFIRE ROUND - Surprising Sketches
July 6, 2023

QUICKFIRE ROUND - Surprising Sketches

A Bumper Pack collection of sketches taught us all manner of surprising stuff

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Life as Theatre: Front Stage v Back Stage Behaviour
June 29, 2023

Life as Theatre: Front Stage v Back Stage Behaviour

Do we act differently in different scenarios and environments?

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The Accountability Ladder
June 22, 2023

The Accountability Ladder

Leaving the victim mindset behind

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Fungible v Non-Fungible Goods
June 15, 2023

Fungible v Non-Fungible Goods

What does it mean if something is fungible?

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Optimism Bias
June 8, 2023

Optimism Bias

That humans are more inclined to believe things will turn out well, in spite of past evidence.

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The Fresh Start Effect
June 1, 2023

The Fresh Start Effect

Could using a Fresh Start help you begin something you might have been putting off?

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Don't Fill The Silence
May 25, 2023

Don't Fill The Silence

Silences can be awkward. But used effectively they can be extremely powerful.

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Phubbing
May 18, 2023

Phubbing

The act of snubbing those around you by prioritising your phone

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Yak Shaving
May 11, 2023

Yak Shaving

When completing one simple task takes you on a trail of unexpected side-tasks.

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The Fun Scale
May 4, 2023

The Fun Scale

The idea that there are different Types of Fun.

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Podcast Series Teaser
April 27, 2023

Podcast Series Teaser

Explaining the world one sketch at a time.

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