Modern Wisdom

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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, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, James Clear, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Steven Pinker, Alex Hormozi, Douglas Murray, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.

Recent Episodes
  • #932 - Dave Ramsey - Why Smart People Make Stupid Money Decisions
    Apr 24, 2025 – 01:36:16
  • #931 - Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor Reveals The Secret To Lasting Love & Happiness
    Apr 21, 2025 – 02:02:42
  • #930 - 3.5M Q&A - Dating Famous People, Naval Reflections, & Marrying Douglas Murray
    Apr 19, 2025 – 01:30:21
  • #929 - Rob Henderson - The Psychology Of What Women Want
    Apr 17, 2025 – 01:33:30
  • #928 - Douglas Murray - Why Has The World Gone Insane?
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:56:55
  • #927 - Annaka Harris - Unpacking The Mystery Of Consciousness
    Apr 12, 2025 – 01:07:34
  • #926 - Ty Tashiro - How To Find The Love Of Your Life
    Apr 10, 2025 – 01:52:14
  • #925 - Joe Hudson - 23 Lessons For Being Kinder To Yourself
    Apr 7, 2025 – 02:23:38
  • #924 - William Costello - What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong
    Apr 5, 2025 – 01:36:57
  • #923 - Matt Ridley - Why Evolution Favours Beauty Over Survival
    Apr 3, 2025 – 01:14:18
  • #922 - Naval Ravikant - 44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
    Mar 31, 2025 – 03:16:19
  • #921 - Catherine Price - How To Defeat Your Social Media Addiction
    Mar 29, 2025 – 01:17:01
  • #920 - John Delony - Why Do We Date People That Need Fixing?
    Mar 27, 2025 – 02:03:32
  • #919 - George Mack - How To Take Control Of Your Own Destiny
    Mar 24, 2025 – 01:56:22
  • #918 - Critical Drinker - Why Do Modern Movies Suck So Much?
    Mar 22, 2025 – 01:14:21
  • #917 - Vanessa Van Edwards - The Art Of Effortless Confidence & Social Persuasion
    Mar 20, 2025 – 01:22:40
  • #916 - Freya India - Why Modern Women Feel More Lost Than Ever
    Mar 17, 2025 – 01:27:48
  • #915 - Yung Pueblo - The Art Of Unlocking Your Inner Peace
    Mar 15, 2025 – 01:09:38
  • #914 - Dr Ethan Kross - How To Stop Feeling Negative Emotions All The Time
    Mar 13, 2025 – 02:09:48
  • #913 - Andrew Schulz - Why Does Modern America Feel So Insane?
    Mar 10, 2025 – 02:15:18
  • #912 - Brigham Buhler - Ex-Pharma Rep: Why American Healthcare Is So Broken
    Mar 8, 2025 – 01:37:31
  • #911 - Louise Perry - Has Modern Society Set Women Up For Failure?
    Mar 6, 2025 – 01:32:54
  • #910 - Dr Julie Smith - The Science Of Emotional Intelligence & Self-Understanding
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:34:07
  • #909 - Charles Duhigg - The Secret Habits Of Supercommunicators
    Mar 1, 2025 – 01:13:12
  • #908 - Dr Shannon Curry - What Traits Should You Look For In A Partner?
    Feb 27, 2025 – 01:21:37
  • #907 - Dr Rhonda Patrick - How Microplastics Are Ruining Your Health
    Feb 24, 2025 – 02:13:51
  • #906 - Erwin McManus - What It Takes To Live A Courageous Life
    Feb 22, 2025 – 01:04:41
  • #905 - William von Hippel - Why Modern Life Can Feel So Empty
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:34:01
  • #904 - Rory Sutherland - The Secret Weapons Of Marketing Psychology
    Feb 17, 2025 – 02:09:08
  • #903 - Rick Hanson - The Science Of Rewiring Your Brain To Be Less Miserable
    Feb 15, 2025 – 01:27:51
  • #902 - Dr Tracy Vaillancourt - The Science Of Childhood Bullying & Adult Mental Health
    Feb 13, 2025 – 01:45:56
  • #901 - Tom Segura - Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense?
    Feb 10, 2025 – 02:12:54
  • #900 - 11 Lessons From 900 Episodes - Alex Hormozi, Mark Manson & Winston Churchill
    Feb 8, 2025 – 01:03:53
  • #899 - Sahil Bloom - The Harsh Truth About Money & Happiness
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:35:14
  • #898 - Alain de Botton - How To Fix Your Negative Patterns
    Feb 3, 2025 – 01:52:36
  • #897 - Steve Magness - How Nervous People Can Perform Under Pressure
    Feb 1, 2025 – 01:10:56
  • #896 - 3.25M Q&A - Marriage Plans, Beautiful Women & Chris Bumstead
    Jan 30, 2025 – 01:44:18
  • #895 - Piers Morgan - Trump, Elon Musk & The Future Of The West
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:06:33
  • #894 - Dan Koe - How To Design Your Life For Peak Creativity
    Jan 25, 2025 – 01:03:12
  • #893 - Jillian Turecki - 9 Harsh Truths About How Relationships Work
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:34:04
  • #892 - Kyle Forgeard - The Rise Of NELK, Donald Trump & Global Chaos
    Jan 20, 2025 – 01:43:18
  • #891 - John Vervaeke - The Psychology Of Finding Meaning In Life
    Jan 18, 2025 – 01:27:05
  • #890 - Connor Beaton - A Man’s Guide To Feeling Your Feelings
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:28:17
  • #889 - Tony Robbins - How To Build An Extraordinary Life
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:28:20
  • #888 - David Sutcliffe - How To Stop Betraying Yourself & Be More Authentic
    Jan 11, 2025 – 01:26:18
  • #887 - Dr Rangan Chatterjee - The Key Strategies Of Behaviour Change
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:39:13
  • #886 - Konstantin Kisin - A Plan To Save The Western World
    Jan 6, 2025 – 02:09:09
  • #885 - Adam Grant - How To Overcome Your Fear Of Failure & Unlock Your Potential
    Jan 4, 2025 – 01:16:27
  • #884 - Nick Pollard - How To Stop Being Such A People Pleaser
    Jan 2, 2025 – 02:06:17
  • #883 - Dr Matthew Walker - The Science Of Perfect Sleep
    Dec 30, 2024 – 02:43:01
Recent Reviews
  • JyD1321
    GREAT Podcast, GREAT guy
    Love the podcast Chris. Keep bringing on awesome guests. Have you ever explored the truths within Christianity? Would love to see you discuss Christianity/religion on a podcast! And THANKS for introducing me to Sleep Token!
  • Evan Stevoid
    928
    Terrible guest.. Douglass Murray, is an uninteresting non-expert that should shut his mouth using his own words that non-experts should not have any right to speak. Disgusting hypocrisy from a disgraceful human. I don’t understand how he believes that he is always correct and everyone else is wrong. Talk about a narcissist to the extreme. Douglass Murray is just a propagandist at heart.
  • Colorado brown eyes
    #920 episode
    Beautiful episode. Come to Colorado, Chris! This episode w my two favorite podcasters was soul stirring and so rich. They are truth seekers w a strong sense of humanity and the courage to be vulnerable is inspiring. “Aligning our wants w the things we want to want,” is just one of many gems in this episode.
  • Cassquinn
    Mind blown
    The amount of information in just one podcast episode is so intriguing and fascinating. I have found myself laughing with Chris and the guests simultaneously. After each episode I have sort of this adrenaline rush throughout my body because I truly feel enlightened . Inverse charisma takes place every time I listen to his podcasts . I just open my heart , ears and mind . Chris and his guests are always so interesting to listen to which then leads me to feel like I am interesting . Thanks for being you .
  • jrg_lmnop
    Smart team
    Chris is one of the best interviewers of all time. I love that the podcast goes right in from the start, rather than the ads coming in first. It’s a smart idea since I regularly skip all the ads in the beginning of all the other series I listen to.
  • kayshan2373
    Great conversations
    Every episode has a least a few incredible nuggets of wisdom. Always makes me think! One of my favorite podcasts
  • jrivs77
    Great podcast!
    By far my favorite podcast. Chris interviews great people and he is amazing at asking the right questions which creates a perfect listening experience.
  • Solution-minded
    Top-notch Show With Heart!
    Chris’s Show is in my top 3 podcasts of all time! His personal insights and thoughtful/reflective questions not only show genuine engagement with his guests, but his desire for a deeper level of understanding of life, himself, and the human condition. My favorite quote from Chris is: “Action Is The Antidote to Anxiety.” Brilliant!
  • Pat's Co-host
    The Ultimate Podcast
    Man in British Accent (who took classes so it wasn’t “too britishy”) interviews all your favorite guests and says cool things like “bro” and “tldr” and “I love Mike Isratel sexually.” HB CW keep up the AMAZING WORK
  • Becktyty
    😻
    Love it
  • S Hermez
    As a Fellow Chris, Ty
    Thank you for doing what you do. It means a lot lot to have your wisdom combine with other great people’s wisdom, changes lives
  • Flaco8956
    Konstantin Kisin
    No wisdom podcast
  • showaqha
    Love this podcast
    Chris has a way of expressing himself that makes what he says interesting and entertaining. He also always asks the best questions of quests! Love this guy
  • Asciguy
    🤣🤣🤣🤣
    🫏
  • DaveScaturro
    Great Podcast
    One of my favorite shows for learning.
  • Sheeeeesh44
    9 Harsh Truths
    An absolutely amazing episode!
  • halfmoonfly
    Chris has evolved into a waste of airspace
    Self involved immature men bragging about their followers. No “great thinkers” here.
  • ErinLaVallee
    My new favorite podcast
    This podcast is a Goldmine! I won’t miss an episode.
  • Ella P12
    Extremism infected the host
    I liked this podcast in the past. But the host now talks too much and is eager to share his increasingly polarized views. It seems to be a side effect of gaining popularity.
  • AnsonCorsair
    Raw, vulnerable, authentic
    This podcast quickly became my new favorite podcast of 2024 when I was exposed to my first episode between Chris and Alex hormozi! What a great podcast overall! Chris never disappoints with his inquisitive nature, vulnerable transparency, and ability to self-examine
  • az.mz
    Cocky
    Cannot stand immature “men” humbly bragging and talking about themselves, especially with a guest during a podcast.
  • Vyxzynn
    Men of all ages need to listen to this podcast.
    If you haven’t listened to Chris’s New Year resolution/life hacks episode do it now and thank me later ;-) I’ve been listening for awhile now and I’ve always found nuggets of wisdom in every episode. The hardest questions are asked and answered with unflinching honesty and yet still respecting human dignity. Men and women need to tune in for a real perspective on the struggles men face today and the potential solutions.
  • john stLouis
    Incessant naval gazing
    I liked this podcast for a while. But then it’s gotten to be too much. Constantly thinking about how to get ahead. This guys needs a wife and kids. He is one of these dreamers that never gets his head out of the clouds.
  • ffdbdbzhg
    Best. Podcast. Ever.
    Maybe it's because it's already a large platform. Nonetheless, Chris Williamson's podcast is a fountain of knowledge that is sourced by some of the world's finest in their respective field. Chris himself is stunningly brilliant in conversation and his inquisitive approach to podcasting leaves no stone unturned in topic. Couldn't recommend more highly.
  • hmm____
    Chis is the voice of our generation
    #1 podcast in the world IMO. Chris and his guests say what so many of us think, with the polish, poise, and depth we can’t articulate. Very thought-provoking. Helps me feel sane and not alone in my way of thinking.
  • :;()$&@(:;! Breyer
    Wow
    This is without a doubt, the most interesting and informative podcast. I’ve listened to since I started listening to podcasts
  • FCMiller99
    It’s Over
    I don’t want to hear the left explaining what went wrong!! It doesn’t take an hour of running your mouth. It’s simple! Harris was not a good candidate!! Period. Ya don’t build your house on a weak foundation and Kamala was weak…pathetic…no substance. Next subject!!!
  • Kyle818818
    The Dewayne episode
    Great interview of the wise cowboy
  • Mdee63
    #869
    Wow!, this was an awesome podcast. I agree with this man100%. Just awesome!!!!
  • Edge102978
    New content needs improvement
    I’ve really enjoyed the earlier episodes of this podcast. However, recent episodes seem to feature guests who subtly undermine women. I miss the focus on health and business content. Please bring back those valuable topics.
  • Ljbrooks9
    Ana Kasparian #859
    This was literally the best episode of any podcast that I have listened to maybe ever. Thank you Ana! A willingness to hear opinions that may differ from yours is so key. In recent years this has not been my experience. I have learned to keep my mouth shut! You can’t even ask questions without eye rolling and disgusts on both sides! So much appreciate this discussion. Thank you!!
  • Derek Steel
    Better than Rogan
    Best Podcast out there for men. Very informative and entertaining
  • @nick_brfc
    Pretentious?
    I like this podcast because Chris usually asks really good questions and I like some of the guests. But Chris needs to chill with the long winded interjections where he is emphasizing or reiterating points.
  • HalfmanHalfIron
    Exactly what the world needs
    Chris is definitely the voice of the modern man. Amen brotha.
  • rdcu8mbdt
    Good guests but
    The host doesn’t know when to shut up and let his guests. — more entertaining than the host — talk.
  • Kai_hood1
    Great information!
    Great guests, great value, content, and information within such a well run show. Hope my podcast can do the same thing as this one!!!! Love Chris and this show.
  • DaniShugs28
    Favorite Podcast
    I’d have a hard time choosing a better interviewer than Chris Williamson. He asks the best questions, plus he’s deep, kind, and funny. Also we seem to be reading the same books at about the same time. I’m not a dude but even the male-oriented topics he covers are interesting.
  • EffectiveE
    Message to the Wise
    Great content, not many ads, and so simple to follow. Life changing content!
  • Jsheb7
    Huge Fan
    There are SO many podcasts out there that I often find myself only listening to an episode when I’m interested in either the guest or the subject matter. But that’s not the case with Modern Wisdom. I’ve learned that regardless of my interest in the guest or topic, it’s absolutely worth a listen. I happily dive blindly into Chris’s episodes and it’s been worth it every time. I appreciate you, Chris and co. Keep it up! 🙏🏼
  • Investissuese
    Ben Shapiro interview
    Rarely do I get to hear good followed up by long form answers. Shapiro is a brilliant guy and Chris just let him talk fairly germane questions.
  • I don't need anything
    Great guests
    But I struggle to listen because the host is possibly even more boring than Lex Friedman
  • Anti Communist Geezer
    👍🏼
    Great long form interviews. Great interviewer.
  • IFYTIT
    “Modern Narcissism” is more accurate
    Another self help hustler for the brofessional class.
  • VzLa-_-Sw4G
    awesome
    awesome
  • 80'sVillager
    Sophisticated
    Kamala is way more sophisticated than you. You sound like a Himbo putting down your better.
  • jommytohn
    Goat
    Has The best guests, has a lot of alpha males on the show, who are striving for greatness, the show is great for both men and women to gain greater perspective on life
  • MrChristopher503
    Let the interviewees speak more
    Let the experts speak more. More like Lewis Howes.
  • Nathan W. James
    Listening in the Zone
    I’m a Journalism school grad (please, don’t pelt me with rotten vegetables), and Chris Williamson is one of the finest practitioners of the craft. Informed, voraciously curious, well read, well prepared, willing to challenge his guests without becoming confrontational, willing to share his own perspective and experiences. Perhaps most important to me during these days of inflamed rhetoric, Chris is calm. I’ve been listening to him nonstop as I renovate my home, and his conversations make even painting a ceiling tolerable. Thanks, Chris, please keep it up!
  • Mariominn
    Episodes with Hormozi are legendary.
    Convos between Chris and Hormozi are my favorite ones on the internet. Thank you!
  • @Jackblake.today
    The good kind of celebrity we should look up to.
    Such a great show. Chris is fun and a constant learner. What I wish we all tried to be a bit more of. It really matters who we look up to. Chris and his guests fit that role.
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