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Hidden Brain
by Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Today: #1 in Science on our combined chart.
Today: #10 in Science, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #2 in Science, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #4 in Science, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #30 in Science, Germany on our combined chart.
Today: #13 in Science, Brazil on our combined chart.
Today: #7 in Science, Mexico on our combined chart.
Today: #2 in Science, New Zealand on our combined chart.
Today: #8 in Science, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #1 in Science, India on our combined chart.
Today: #5 in Science, Japan on our combined chart.
Today: #1 in Science, Philippines on our combined chart.
Today: #2 in Science, South Africa on our combined chart.
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Ranking history · United States
Latest daily rankings: Oct 21. New rankings will appear after the next update.
Position on the All podcasts combined chart over the last 7 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | #115 | #79 | #170 | #9 | #79 |
| Oct 20 | #130 | #87 | #163 | #9 | — |
| Oct 19 | #146 | #99 | #162 | #9 | — |
| Oct 18 | #143 | #104 | #164 | #9 | — |
| Oct 17 | #166 | #128 | #171 | #9 | — |
| Oct 16 | #158 | #112 | #187 | #9 | — |
| Oct 15 | #182 | #81 | — | #9 | #81 |
Latest episodes
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Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?
October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 31 minMillions of us move through our days without getting enough sleep. We know that sleep deprivation can affect our physical health and our mood. But sleep researcher Chris Barnes says a chronic lack of good sleep can also affect how we make…
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Why Am I Unhappy?
October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 34 minWe often imagine that feelings of unhappiness come from outside us — in our circumstances or the difficult people in our lives. But what if the forces that erode our happiness come from within? Psychologist George Loewenstein joins us to…
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When Bad Things Happen to Good People
October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 32 minWhen historian Kate Bowler was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, she became fascinated by the ways people try to impose order on events they can't control. She joins us to explore what it means to live fully when life offers no satisfying…
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How to Make a Difference: Part 2
September 28, 2026 · 49 minThink about the last time you had a discouraging thought. Maybe you told yourself, "This won't work. I'm not cut out for this." Did you take that thought as fact? Last week, we talked with psychologist Martin Seligman about why some people…
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How to Make a Difference: Part 1
September 21, 2026 · 48 minWhy do some people act on the possibilities before them, while others come to believe that nothing they do will make a difference? Psychologist Martin Seligman describes his groundbreaking research on learned helplessness, and explains how…
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Why Conversations Go Wrong
September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 39 minDo you ever struggle to communicate with your mom? Or feel like you and your spouse sometimes speak different languages? This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with linguist Deborah Tannen. She shows how our conversational styles…
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Blowing Up Your Life
September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 26 minHave you ever had a flash of insight that hit you when you least expected it? How did it change your life? Psychologist Anthony Klotz studies the "jolts" that shake us out of our routines, and how these moments can help us make more…
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The Things We Don't Say
August 31, 2026 · 50 minFrom childhood, we're taught that honesty is the best policy. Yet in everyday life, we hedge, soften our words, and leave things unsaid. This week, we talk with psychologist Steven Pinker about why indirect speech is such a fundamental…
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What Art Does For Your Brain
August 24, 2026 · 49 minThink about the last time a piece of music stopped you in your tracks, or a novel kept you up late at night. Why do these experiences feel so powerful? Psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt says engagement with the arts can help to regulate our…
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How to Be A Better Partner
August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 26 minWhen we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very…
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How Feelings Make Us Smarter
August 10, 2026 · 48 minSome people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of…
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Making the Most of Your Mistakes
August 3, 2026 · 1 hr 26 minWhen you're learning, or trying new things, you're going to make mistakes. The trick is to try to fail in a way that gives you useful information. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with researcher Amy Edmondson. She explains…
About the show
Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.