Listener Reviews

Listening to Hidden Brain is a gift. It’s like receiving the therapy that we all need, but can’t afford to get.

Excellent interviews, well researched content plus outstanding story telling!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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 !

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.

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.

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.

You will learn about overcoming human (your) shortcomings in the most pleasant way.

I can’t decide between wiretap and hidden brain. Love this show.

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!

I LOVE this short segment showing people with compassion making a difference

This is one my all time favorite podcasts! I learn so much from Shankar and his guests!

I preferred less frequent longer podcasts typical of the radio show.

This is so amazing to listen to in the morning instead of scrolling on my phone. Very informative and thought provoking. i feel like listening has caused me to reflect more and become more aware and had helped with my personal life and relationships with people:)

Hidden Brain is in my toolbox for coping with emotional stress.

Great show and sub. I would like to add a theme to the thread of this episode. I think we may have excluded a group of people who don’t feel the pressure to comply or just go along. I can only speak for myself but I have always responded very negatively to any pressure to comply in both insignificant and very significant situations. I believe there are many people like that. Great show, thank you!

Some of the episode I have sent to my children, they act counseling sessions

Every episode teaches something new. A must listen!

Every topic discussed in this podcast is utterly fascinating. I listen to this podcast while I’m working and driving. Shankar is a great host. I love love the way he navigates each episode.