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Modern Wisdom

Hosted by Chris Williamson

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1 hr 29 minAvg Episode
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Hosted by Chris Williamson, Modern Wisdom draws lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet. The premise is blunt: life is hard, and this podcast sets out to help. Conversations run long, unhurried, the average episode lands at 1 hr 29 min, with some stretching from an hour to 2 hr 8 min. Guests include David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Dr Andrew Huberman and Ryan Holiday.

It's aimed at listeners who want to think harder, and it ranges across society, culture, health and fitness. Recent episodes tackle why everyone feels overwhelmed, how to climb out of debt, and the uncomfortable science of sex differences. With more than 1,000 episodes and about 1487 hours published, and new instalments arriving several times a week, there's plenty to work through. You'll find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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01Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer - #112313 Jul 20261 hr 56 min
02Is AI The Next Stage Of Human Evolution? - Robert Wright - #112211 Jul 20261 hr 21 min
03Why You Feel Overwhelmed All The Time (and how to fix it) - David Epstein - #112109 Jul 20261 hr 19 min
04The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #112006 Jul 20262 hr 34 min
05“My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone - #111904 Jul 20261 hr 57 min
06Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #111802 Jul 20262 hr 34 min
0733 Brutal Truths To Stop Wasting Your Potential - Alex Hormozi - #111729 Jun 20264 hr 9 min
08How UFC Star Ben Askren Cheated Death - #111627 Jun 20261 hr 6 min
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Filmed at WiseCast Studios

Episodes of Modern Wisdom have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo, in the heart of Sydney. Two studios, five sets, engineered sound and broadcast-grade cameras, with a production team that handles everything from record to release.

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What is Modern Wisdom about?
Modern Wisdom is built around a simple premise from its own description: life is hard, and this podcast will help. Chris Williamson draws out lessons from some of the greatest thinkers on the planet across long-form conversations. The show sits across society, culture, health and fitness, with recent episodes covering everything from debt and overwhelm to AI and the science of sex differences.
Who hosts Modern Wisdom?
The show is hosted by Chris Williamson. He interviews a wide range of thinkers and, as the show puts it, shares lessons from the greatest minds on the planet. His guest list has included names like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant and Matthew McConaughey.
Where is Modern Wisdom recorded?
Episodes of Modern Wisdom have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 in Sydney. The facility has two studios with five sets and an in-house production team, which suits a show that releases as often as this one does.
Where can I listen to Modern Wisdom?
You can find Modern Wisdom on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. The show also has an official website if you prefer to browse episodes there.
How often do new episodes come out?
Modern Wisdom currently releases several times a week, so there is rarely a long wait between conversations. That pace has built a catalogue of more than 1,000 published episodes.
How long is a typical episode?
Episodes average around 1 hour 29 minutes, with most falling somewhere between an hour and 2 hours 8 minutes. These are proper long-form conversations rather than quick hits, so each guest gets room to go deep.
How many episodes are there?
There are more than 1,000 published episodes, adding up to about 1,487 hours of listening in total. Recent instalments have passed the #1120 mark, so new listeners have an enormous back catalogue to work through.
Who are some notable guests on the show?
The guest list is a who's who of thinkers and performers, including David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman and Matthew McConaughey. Other names include Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins and Mark Manson.

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