Jul 6
The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #1120
Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author. Why is it so difficult to talk about the differences between men and women today? It's important to recognize that men and women deserve equal respect and opportunity, but that does not mean they ... Show More
2h 33m
Jul 4
“My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone - #1119
Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster. Is it autism, or something else? Humor can come from a lot of places: being Irish, being an only child, a little neurodivergence, or all of the above. And if you happen to be all three, you might have the perfect reci ... Show More
1h 56m
Oct 2025
Why Flaws Make You More Likable | Richard Shotton
What makes people trust you faster, remember your message longer, and say “yes” more often? Behavioral science has the answers. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with behavioral science expert and author Richard Shotton to break down the psychological tactics behind persuas ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2023
275.The Illusion of Choice with Richard Shotton
<p dir="ltr">In today's conversation, I am joined by Richard Shotton. His first book, The Choice Factory, is a best-selling book on how to apply findings from behavioral science to advertising. His new book, The Illusion of Choice: 16 ½ Psychological Biases that Influence Why We ... Show More
46m 46s
Feb 2023
"The Illusion of Choice: 16 ½ psychological biases that influence what we buy" - Richard Shotton
Five years ago this week (February 25, 2018-2023), I published the first episode of Sweathead. Richard Shotton was my first interview. So I've called him back for two episodes this week.
In this episode, we discuss Richard's new book "The Illusion of Choice: 16 1/2 Psychological ... Show More
21m 17s
Dec 2023
4 ½ Psychological Biases Every Marketer Needs to Know
I've just launched a new YouTube channel!! The concept? I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lead gen help, and record it all for YouTube. The first mini-series features three freelance marketers (copywriter Rob, ecommerce desig ... Show More
46m 38s
Oct 2025
537. Unlocking Behavioral Secrets of Iconic Brands
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Richard Shotton and MichaelAaron Flicker, co-authors of the enlightening book, Hacking the Human Mind. Together, they explore the psychological principles behind some of the world's most iconic brands, includi ... Show More
48m 21s
May 2017
Rory Sutherland: The Psychology of Advertising
Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather, reveals how human psychology shapes everything from marketing to monarchy. Through stories about airport security, tribal politics, and the paradox of choice, he explains why rational solutions often fail and psychological insigh ... Show More
1h 59m
Sep 2021
How To BUILD INFLUENCE & Understand The Psychology of Persuasion w/ Robert Cialdini, Ph.D EP 1164
<p>My guest today is Robert Cialdini, PH.D. He’s an award-winning behavioral scientist who is known as the foundational expert in the science of influence and how to apply it ethically in business and elsewhere, and his Principles of Persuasion have become the cornerstone for any ... Show More
1h 55m
Richard Shotton is a behavioural scientist, Founder of Astroten and an author.
Humans are predictably irrational. By studying these behaviours through clever techniques, advertisers and marketers have been able to boost sales and influence you in ways you might not realise or expect. So it's pretty important to discover how you're being manipulated.
Expect ... Show More
<p>Want your marketing to be more memorable? Looking for psychology-backed tactics that will improve your results? To discover how to put applied behavioral science to work in marketing, I interview Richard Shotton.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest</strong>:<strong> </st ... Show More