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Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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The 42courses Podcast Bite-sized brilliance from the world’s smartest minds. We make big ideas simple, useful, and often funny. Think behavioural science, creativity, business, and psychology...minus the boring bits.

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Dave Duarte: The Half-Life of Knowledge in the AI Age

May 11, 2026 39m

AI is moving faster than anyone can keep up with, and most people are quietly knackered just trying. In this episode we sit down with old friend and fellow educator Dave Duarte to ask the awkward…

The Human Side of AI: Agentic AI & The Future of Workflows

Feb 05, 2026 28m

In this episode, Chris and Conor McCarthy explore the move from standard Chatbots to Agentic AI.If you are trying to figure out how to move beyond basic prompts and build systems that actually do the…

Richard Shotton: Marketing Secrets from "Hacking the Human Mind"

Jan 19, 2026 35m

Why does a vacuum cleaner need a transparent case? Why do Pringles need to crunch loudly to taste fresh? And why are we willing to pay a locksmith more if they take longer to open the door?In this…

Tay Guan Hin - Why AI Can’t Replace Human Flaws

Jan 12, 2026 44m

What do a NASA engineer, a knuckle duster, and a trip to Uzbekistan have in common?We sat down with creative legend Tay Guan Hin to find out. In this episode, recorded fresh from the historic Silk…

S4E1 The Human Side of AI: Tools, Fears, and the Future

Dec 15, 2025 48m

Is AI a job-killer, or is it the spark for a new creative renaissance? Join Chris (CEO, 42courses), Dave Duarte (CEO, Treeshake), and Conor McCarthy (AI Consultant & Engineer) for a candid…

The Science of Selling - Matt Sucha

Dec 08, 2025 44m

Why do customers say "no" even when you offer them something for free? And how can simply changing a question double your sales?In this episode, Chris chats with behavioural science expert and…

The Simple Secret to Better Health - Chris Read

Oct 30, 2025 45m

Why are 95% of us deficient in the one nutrient that could slash our risk of disease by nearly 30%?In this episode, we chat with Chris Read, founder of the health company Indi. Chris breaks down his…

Mike Sharman: Make It Newsworthy, A Viral Playbook

Sep 01, 2025 46m

How do you turn a funny idea into primetime chatter and global buzz? In this lively episode, Mike Sharman shares the “Holy Trinity of marketing” that still wins today: activation first, scale it…

Rob Campbell & Paula Bloodworth - How To Think Like An Artist

Aug 05, 2025 46m

Why are brands continually out-played, out-thought and out-innovated by artists with zero marketing knowledge, training or experience? In this delightful conversation with globally renowned strategy…

Alison Kosik - A No Fluff Guide to Fixing Your Finances

Jul 07, 2025 30m

Why do smart, capable women still freeze up when it comes to money?In this episode of the 42courses podcast, former CNN anchor and author of What’s Up with Women and Money, Alison Kosik, opens up…

JoséPablo Dominguez: Design Obsessed

Mar 24, 2025 43m

Chris from 42courses interviews JoséPablo Dominguez from Atla Design. José chats about how Mexican culture shaped his design thinking, the surprising role education played in unlocking his…

Greg Davies: The Psychology Of Investing

Mar 17, 2025 33m

42courses' Louise Ward interviews Greg Davies from Oxford Risk, an expert in behavioural investing and the brains behind our new upcoming course, Behavioural Investing. They talk about how Greg got…

Will Storr: Persuasive Storytelling

Mar 03, 2025 33m

42courses Louise Ward interviews storytelling expert and all-around wonderful chap Will Storr. You'll learn about how to use storytelling in business situations, comms, and for a better life in…

Erik Angner: How Economics Can Save the World

Jan 27, 2025 34m

Economics isn’t just about numbers, graphs, or GDP, it can also be used to create a happier, more equitable world.In this episode, philosopher and economist Erik Angner, author of How Economics Can…

Nigel Taberner: Lessons from a Hostage Negotiator

Jan 13, 2025 31m

What can high-stakes hostage negotiations teach us about leadership, persuasion, and building trust? In this episode, Louise gets to chat with former hostage negotiator and award-winning expert…

Dan Ariely's 2024 year in review

Dec 23, 2024 46m

42courses founder Chris Rawlinson talks with Behavioural Science legend Prof. Dan Ariely about his year in review. You'll learn about the power of embracing randomness and luck, the incredible power…

42courses Top Books and Learnings From 2024

Dec 16, 2024 39m

Find out our favourite books and insights from 2024. You'll also learn tips about business success, personal finance, AI, happiness, and as usual, lots of creativity and behavioural science tips too,…

Matt Wallaert: Behavioural Change at Scale

Dec 09, 2024 54m

Ever wondered how to design products that truly change behaviour? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Wallaert, applied behavioural scientist, author of Start at the End, and founder of BeSci.io.…

The Housefly Effect

Nov 18, 2024 42m

This episode of the 42courses podcast is full of actionable tips for applying behavioural insights to your own lives. The lessons come from the new Behavioural Science book "The Housefly Effect." The…

A Creative Masterclass from Ogilvy Brazil's João & Pedro

Nov 05, 2024 1h 21m

On this episode, we chat with an award-winning Brazilian creative duo, João Soares and Pedro Minari from Ogilvy. We go look at some of their work and go through all the stages from idea to execution.…

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