By the time Ava Do arrived in California as a refugee from Vietnam, she already knew a lot about deception. Then she studied psychology. The combination of the two set her on a path toward becoming one of the foremost mentalists and magicians in the world. Her acts are rooted in the study of human behavior, perception, and the stories we tell ourselves about ... Show More
Nov 2022
The Dog Trainer (With Emma Gross)
When Dawit Haile came to the U.S. as an Ethiopian refugee, he was shocked to learn Americans treat their dogs almost like humans. A fateful return trip to Ethiopia spurred Dawit to create a dog rehabilitation center in Los Angeles and, in the process, heal himself.Little America: ... Show More
29m 56s
Nov 2022
St. Patrick’s Day Parade for All (With Harry Spitzer)
After immigrating from Ireland in the late ’80s, Brendan Fay tried marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to celebrate his full identity—Irish, Catholic, and gay. He got booed, fired, and even arrested. Brendan eventually realized that if he wanted a truly inclusive St. Pat’s p ... Show More
29m 9s
Nov 2024
The power of not belonging with Ava Lee
What’s it like to feel like an outsider your entire life? Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money On this week’s episode, we sit do ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2018
#143 — The Keys to the Mind
Sam Harris speaks with Derren Brown about his work as a "psychological illusionist." They discuss the power of hypnosis, the power of expectations, the usefulness of Stoic philosophy, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to ... Show More
42m 28s
Oct 2025
Oz Pearlman (Mentalist): This Small Mistake Makes People Dislike You! They Do This, They’re Lying!
Oz Pearlman, the world No.1 magician, exposes how to read people, build trust, and win attention. From Wall Street to the world stage, he shares secret tricks for mindset shifts and memory hacks. Oz Pearlman is one of the world’s most celebrated mentalists, a top performer on “Am ... Show More
1h 19m