Reviews
Rate Show- Lmerry1
- Dec. 8, 2025
Useful
Something in every episode. I’m always looking at the titles of each episode and thinking? Will this be interesting and what’s amazing is it seems like every episode has something meaningful and useful
- RJM64!
- Nov. 30, 2025
Hidden Brain
I look forward to this show every week. The topics are varied and I get something out of each one. Thank you very much.
- Reformed Luddite
- Nov. 19, 2025
Calming and Informative
Shankar has such a calming voice and intellect that has changed my life. The subjects he broaches and the people he interviews has helped myself and others with their emotional intelligence giving us the words to voice our emotions and neurological developments throughout our lives. I feel like I am a better person for myself, those I lead, and others around me. Thank you!
- Live_Again7D
- Nov. 19, 2025
Please Shankar, Release it!
Please Shankar, we need Finding the Poetry in the Plumbing added to gen pop. I’m a broke college student and this may be the podcast that changes my life. I’m not a subscriber but a very long time listener. Please, may we have that podcast? It was so good on my ride home over the radio no wonder why it is reserved for premium members! Thanks Shankar!
- lily😍😇🥰🤑👻😻👍🏻✌️🤟🤝
- Nov. 18, 2025
Insightful
Well presented, inspiring stories and research. Helps gain perspective from various people on the show.
- Calmcrayon
- Nov. 4, 2025
Thoughtful, sincere and well researched.
I love the thought provoking themes that seem to be able to capture all of us in one aspect or another. It spans across all types of beliefs and gets to the heart of us all, our complicated brains, and our humanity. Thank you for your work.
- Fitnessvibes
- Sept. 14, 2025
The Therapy We All Need
Listening to Hidden Brain is a gift. It’s like receiving the therapy that we all need, but can’t afford to get.
- Madeleine2R
- Sept. 3, 2025
- estellebellep
- Aug. 26, 2025
How Our Brains Learn
I haven't listened to Hidden Brain in a while. Listened to How Our Brains Work last night. Wow, it hit the spot. The guest Mary Helen is a hoot. Her cart before the horse principle, that we should stop dumping education into the cart without emotionally engaging the horse...boom! That's an insight I'll be thinking about for a while.
- NemikSaysTry
- Aug. 22, 2025
Great Content, Audio is Lacking
Yes, sometimes sound like they are in a tin can, makes it hard to listen to. For those with small attention spans like me, I am more likely to just find the next podcast. Leaving this feedback here in the spirit of hopefully being constructive. Because it’s a great show content wise.
- adsfy901
- Aug. 19, 2025
A must listen
This podcast is like free therapy. I’m not exaggerating when I say it was one of the reasons I kept my sanity when my life was falling apart. I’ve learned so much about being human, why we do what we do, and how to do better. I repeat episodes all the time, and feel like I get new perspectives each time. I’m always recommending this series. Make sure to subscribe and support Hidden Brain, it’s worth it.
Thank you so much to Shankar and your team for making such an interesting and entertaining show.
- mefirgoodnesssake
- Aug. 10, 2025
I Always Learn So Much
The guests Shankar invites and the questions he asks, make this podcast one of the best out there. Regardless the topic, I always learn so much about myself and just we humans in general.
This podcast is a quiet, calm, refuge from all the noise and misinformation flying about in the media today. Thank you Hidden Brain!
- 4ssasea
- July 22, 2025
Cerebral and thought provoking
This show takes what feels mundane and explains things in a way where you can digest and apply positive changes to your life. It’s my absolute favorite show to listen to with my significant other. It has helped me improve my personal relationships with others AND with myself.
- :D
- July 14, 2025
Thanks for all you do!
I love Hidden Brain, especially the most recent episode on living your purpose. Thank you for your fantastic journalism, research, and interview skills — you have had such an impact on the way I see myself and the world. I share my favorites with everyone I know. Grateful for all you do to bring forward such valuable insights!
- emilycopp
- July 11, 2025
Now a Hidden Brain + subscriber
I listen to podcasts to fall asleep & this one happened to be playing as I awoke this morning. I was intrigued & decided to listen from the beginning while having my morning coffee. Wow , so timely & I wanted so much to hear the companion podcast . Looking forward to hearing such encouraging words of wisdom !
- MKlavin
- July 3, 2025
Exceptional
Update: You’ve outdone yourself with this latest episode on What Does Your Life Mean in the You 2.0 series. I was in tears and in deep thought about what my life purpose really is. One of the best episodes I’ve ever heard. I’ve shared it with everyone I know. Simply incredible. Good work Hidden Brain.
I am a podcast junkie and listen to many podcasts weekly. Hidden Brain is definitely my favorite podcast by far. I’ve gone back and listened to every episode and am excited when I see a new episode pop up on my feed. The podcast is well produced, thoughtful, and thought-provoking. Well done.
- Francygirl
- July 1, 2025
An audio elixir for my curiosity
I’ve been enjoying this podcast for many years and I highly recommend it. Shankar Vendantam’s affable demeanor and curiosity of each subject make this podcast all the more enjoyable. In depth, brilliant and insightful research and production quality is what you will find plus, Shankar has one of the most delightful laughs on air.
- Mango Wango
- June 26, 2025
Interesting
Good show but the ads and pauses are so awkward. Sometimes there is such a gap that I think I’ve paused myself by accident.
- jkdimascio
- June 21, 2025
Always worth listening
You will learn about overcoming human (your) shortcomings in the most pleasant way.
- MarkerKarahadian
- June 5, 2025
- A Buzzfeed app lover
- May 30, 2025
A new favorite and Shankar’s voice Is Amazing!
I’ve listened to Hidden Brain a few times in the past and always love the interviews. Recently, I’ve been binging through many of the episode series. Not only are the interviewees’ knowledgeable and informative; but also, I’m drawn to Shankar’s melodic and grounding voice that resonates through and carries us through each interview. love the topics- love Shankar’s interview style!
- EllieOC
- May 29, 2025
- LilyViolet$
- May 28, 2025
Excellent Podcast
This is one my all time favorite podcasts! I learn so much from Shankar and his guests!
- Lisa H O
- May 25, 2025