Under The Skin with Russell Brand
By Russell Brand
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Description
My new podcast 'Under The Skin' asks: what's beneath the surface - of people we admire, of the ideas that define our time, of the history we are told. Speaking with guests from the world of academia, popular culture and the arts, they'll help us to see the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh.
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Explicit#052 Freedom and Tyranny (with Jordan Peterson) | In this special edition of Under The Skin celebrating the paperback release of my book Recovery - clinical psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson joins me again to discuss the nature of social hierarchies, where power lies and how to live in harmony. We also compare his 12 Rules for Life with the 12 Steps in my book Recovery. | 5/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#051 Some Exciting News...Season #2: Under The Skin to the bone! | The first season of Under The Skin has come to an end. Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast, it's been a fantastic year with brilliant guests. But don't worry Season #2 will be back on June 2nd with some exceptional new guests including Jim Carrey, Gabor Mate and Tony Robbins! Stay tuned... | 3/30/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#050 Is Civilisation Crumbling? with Adam Curtis | A look back at one of the first and most memorable Under The Skin episodes with filmmaker Adam Curtis about the rise of individualism, where real power lies, and whether we really want change. | 3/23/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#049 Yanis Varoufakis - Euro Power From A Man Who Knows | One of my favourite guests on Under The Skin and an episode you should definitely listen to is the fascinating interview where I discuss with Yanis what happens when you take on the political, financial and media elite, and how radical reform can occur. Through accounts of his confrontations with the IMF, European institutions and the German government we examine where true power lies and how it is wielded. | 3/16/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#048 (Yuval) Noah’s Arc - What Is The Future For Sapiens? | With his ever growing popularity I take a look back at my interview with Yuval Noah Harari, author of bestseller ‘Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind’. We discuss how homo sapiens came to dominate the world, how our society is built on fiction, the creation of a class of useless people, and the future for our species. | 3/9/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#047 Egos and Alcohol (with Ryron & Rener Gracie) | Brothers and part of jiu jitsu’s most illustrious family, my guests today are Ryron and Rener Gracie who discuss how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has shaped the people they are today; the pressure of continuing their family’s legacy; how UFC (their father’s creation) has become one of the fastest growing sports in history; and the importance of being able to defend ourselves. | 2/24/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#046 Power vs Kindness (with Jordan Peterson) | Recently making the headlines after a combative interview about the gender pay gap with Channel 4’s Cathy Newman, my guest today is Jordan Peterson, who discusses with me some of his 12 Rules for Life. | 2/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#045 What’s The Biggest Threat To Freedom? Islam Or Consumerism (with Sam Harris) | In a bumper 2 hour episode neuroscientist, author and fellow podcaster Sam Harris and I discuss the effects and rationality of religious belief, the illusion of freedom, Western intervention in the Middle East and where true power lies. | 2/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#044 Headspace - Could Mass Meditation Change Everything? (with Andy Puddicombe) | Co-founder and voice of the Headspace app, Andy Puddicombe joins me to discuss his striving to teach meditation and mindfulness within a consumerist society via an interesting journey from the UK to becoming a Tibetan Buddhist monk and training with the Moscow State Circus. | 1/20/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#043 Professor Brian Cox - God, The Universe and Meaning | The one we’ve been waiting for - the brilliant Professor Brian Cox discusses the possibility of intelligent life other than our own; the danger of dogma within science; and Elon Musk’s space travel plans. As well as the small matters of God, the Universe and Meaning. Strap in for this one! | 1/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#042 Senses & Consciousness - Beyond The 5 Senses Myth (with Prof Barry Smith) | Professor Barry Smith discusses collaborative research between philosophers, psychologists and neuroscientists and their discoveries, including how we have many more than the commonly perceived 5 senses. | 1/6/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#041 Shakespeare And Power! (with Professor Tony Howard) | Is Shakespeare still at the heart of British culture? Tony Howard discusses Shakespeare’s continued relevance in reflecting the shifts in British society; the marginalisation of Black and Asian performers; and how the entertainment sector still faces urgent calls for greater diversity. | 12/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#040 How To Be Spiritually Healthy In Damaged Times (with Emma Kenny) | Psychological therapist Emma Kenny discusses new and forgotten ideas around personal growth, gained from 17 years working with people in crisis including some of the UK’s toughest estates. | 12/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#039 Putin & Trump, Global Gangsters Or Same Old Same Old? (with Luke Harding) | Author of current New York Times bestseller ‘Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money, and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win’ Luke Harding talks me through the international espionage, off-shore banks, mobsters, money laundering and computer hacking at the heart of the web of relationships between the Kremlin, Trump and members of Trump’s circle. | 12/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#038 Revolution In The Age Of Anger (with Pankaj Mishra) | Historian and novelist Pankaj Mishra joins me to talk about what he calls the ‘age of anger’ - a global pandemic of rage - and how the pursuit of progress and individualism has created a demoralised world. | 12/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#037 Extreme Survival with Ed Stafford - Is The Toughest Terrain Your Own Mind? | Survivalist and adventurer Ed Stafford joins me to discuss his life changing expeditions and their physical and mental consequences, the lure of extreme isolation and the importance of meditation. | 11/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#036 Beyond Conspiracy - The Terrifying Truth Of Corporate Power (with Jacques Peretti) | Having spent years investigating some of the wealthiest people on the planet, journalist and broadcaster Jacques Peretti joins me to discuss the secret billion dollar deals that we never hear about but which are changing our world and revolutionising everything we do. | 11/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#035 Ruby Wax - Madness & Meditation. Can We Heal Ourselves? | The brilliant Ruby Wax joins me to discuss her transition from the world of showbiz to becoming known as a campaigner on mental-health issues and a champion of mindfulness. We discuss her own inner battles with self-esteem and her life-changing methods for getting mindfulness into a hectic everyday life. | 11/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#034 Science Vs God - Is There A Life Force That Transcends Matter? (with Rupert Sheldrake) | Dubbed “the most controversial scientist on Earth” Rupert Sheldrake joins me to discuss the dogmas within conventional science, the evolving laws of physics, memory in nature, and how science validates and improves spiritual practices. | 11/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#033 Is Trump Better For Black America Than Barack Obama? (with Kehinde Andrews) | Author and Professor of Black Studies Kehinde Andrews joins me to discuss Britain’s colonial nostalgia, how the west is built on racism, and that Donald Trump is better for black America than Barack Obama. | 10/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#032 Mental Health Crisis - Is Community The Answer? (with Chirlane McCray) | First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray joins me to discuss America's mental health crisis, why our society breeds depression, the importance of mental health reform, and her organisation ‘Thrive NYC’. | 10/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#031 Gender Fluidity - Is It Time To Abandon All Labels? (with Mae Martin) | Comedian Mae Martin joins me to discuss gender fluidity, breaking down barriers and the compelling statistic that 40% of people under 25 don't identify as gay or straight. Plus, we discuss her experiences with addiction and an intriguing obsession with Bette Midler. | 10/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#030 Why Won't America Put Down Its Guns? (with Gary Younge) | In the week of the devastating Las Vegas shooting, author Gary Younge discusses his most recent book “Another Day In The Death Of America” - a harrowing account of children's lives cut short by the ubiquity of gun violence in the US. This show was recorded a few days before events in Las Vegas. | 10/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#029 Does Even The Establishment Know Anarchy Is The Answer? (with Carne Ross) | This week I'm joined by Carne Ross, a former high-flying diplomat and Middle East adviser who lost his faith in western democracy but put his trust in people power and is now putting forward the case for anarchism. | 9/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#028 Marxism On The Rise - Can It Really Defeat Capitalism? (with David Harvey) | The world's leading Marxist thinker joins me to discuss the contradictions at the heart of capitalism, Marxism’s recent rise in popularity, and why it resonates more today than ever. | 9/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#027 Can We Have More Connected Sex? | Author Isabel Losada joins me to discuss the importance of making our sex life blissful, as well as her experiences at the international conference of clitoral stroking, and learning mystical sensations with tantric masters. | 9/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#026 Is The Solution To Addiction Spiritual Connection? (with Brad Evans) | Author and friend Professor Brad Evans gets under my skin regarding my new book “Recovery”. We discuss the age of addiction, the ability to be liberated from our unhealthy habits and the overwhelming need for human connection. | 9/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#025 Art And Activism With Billy Bragg | Billy Bragg joins me to discuss music’s changing cultural role, as well as the charge of being a “champagne socialist”, the importance of Grime, and the challenge of inspiring people to make change. | 8/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#024 Inequality Is Killing Us All. Are We Going To Stop It? (with Jason Hickel) | Author and anthropologist Jason Hickel joins me to explain how a handful of rich countries have been able to control economic policies in the rest of the world; why we’re being lied to about poverty; and the radical revolution required to stop the global inequality machine. | 8/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#023 Al Gore - Can We Protect The Planet When It's Not In The Interests Of The Powerful? | Environmentalist and former Vice President Al Gore joins me to discuss his new film “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power”, his feelings about Donald Trump, the corruption of big money, and the future for renewable energy. | 8/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#022 Will The Psychedelic Revolution Meaningfully Change The World? | Dr Robin Carhart-Harris (Head of Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London) discusses unlocking the unconscious, the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs, and why research into their benefits has been shut down for over 40 years. | 8/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#021 Is There Any Point In God? (with Alister McGrath) | Author, professor, priest and former atheist Alister McGrath and I discuss the rationality of religious belief, the war between science and religion, and whether faith is still destined to play a central role in the 21st century. | 7/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#020 Selfie-Obsession: Can Narcissism Ever Make Us Happy? (with Will Storr) | Author of “Selfie” Will Storr and I discuss where the ideal of the perfect self came from, why it is so powerful and whether there is any way to break its dangerous spell. | 7/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#019 Frankie Boyle - Is It Possible To Live A Moral Life? | Frankie Boyle and I discuss media censorship, the virtues of nihilism, and the effects of fatherhood on life as a comedian. | 7/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#018 Naomi Klein - Why We Must Kill Our Inner Trump | As Naomi Klein discusses her new book with me she explains how the groundwork laid by Bill Clinton and Bill Gates led to Donald Trump’s presidency; the political shock tactics being used to force through destructive policies; and how resistance and imagination can lead to radical change. | 7/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#017 Will Spirituality Solve Our Global Problems? (with Sharon Salzberg) | Leading meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg explains why we find it so hard to be in our own mind, why we have a habit to always go to the negative, and how meditation can transform society. | 6/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#016 Is Philosophy More Important Than Ever? (with Simon Critchley) | This week philosopher Simon Critchley enlightens us to the roots of philosophy, as well as topics including football as ‘working class ballet’, what constitutes a 'good death’, and the relevance and importance of philosophy in these times. | 6/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#015 Yanis Varoufakis - How To Construct A Global Revolution | In a fascinating interview I discuss with Yanis what happens when you take on the political, financial and media elite, and how radical reform can occur. Through accounts of his confrontations with the IMF, European institutions and the German government we examine where true power lies and how it is wielded. | 6/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#014 Election Eve: Is It Stupid To Vote For Peace? | On the eve of the UK General Election I talk with Stop The War’s Lindsey German and Dr Brad Evans about how violence has been normalised to the point where as voters we’ve not only become desensitised to it, but have been taught to desire it from our leaders. | 6/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#013 Why Are You Who You Are? (with Raoul & Francesca Martinez & Dr Brad Evans) | This week’s show asks: What kind of freedom do we have? Are we responsible for our actions? Do we create our own identity and if not, should we question it? | 5/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#012 Manchester: Can Terror Ever Be Stopped? | Dr Brad Evans, Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain and I reflect on the tragic events in Manchester and ask how we can break the cycle of violence. | 5/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#011 Fascism Or Democracy - Is This Our Last Chance To Choose? (with George Monbiot) | George Monbiot and I discuss the dark money capturing our politics for the billionaires and corporations; the terrifying power of Big Data; and the opportunity for a new democracy. | 5/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#010 Plant Based Diet & Plant Based Consciousness with Simon Amstell | Comedian Simon Amstell and I discuss his film 'Carnage', how veganism began a journey of personal enlightenment and how taking Ayahuasca changed his life. | 5/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#009 Trump, Boris, May - Who's The Best Communicator? (With Prof Sophie Scott) | Neuroscientist and laughter expert Sophie Scott and I discuss the use of comedy within politics, how the left and the right use language differently, and what communication techniques to look out for in the run up to the UK election. | 5/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#008 Snap Election - Is Democracy Busted? (With Dr Brad Evans, of course!) | Does politics matter? Dr Brad Evans and I discuss the snap UK election, how to reimagine a better future and what real radical politics looks like. | 4/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#007 Identity Politics - Where Are They Taking Us? (With Matthew Todd) | I’m joined by writer Matthew Todd to discuss the crisis of shame facing the LGBT community, the disproportionate link to mental health problems and how taking a lead on trauma recovery could change the world. | 4/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#006 Can Humans & Animals United Heal The World? (With Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick) | Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick and I discuss the difficulty in overcoming boundaries between human and animal science, Noel’s own groundbreaking work, and the need to understand and harness the love between humans and animals. | 4/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#005 Yuval Noah Harari - Is Humanity Finished? | This week I’m joined by Yuval Noah Harari, author of bestseller ‘Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind’. We discuss how homo sapiens came to dominate the world, how our society is built on fiction, the creation of a class of useless people, and the future for our species. | 4/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#004 Feminism - Can It Change The World? | In this week’s show I talk to Professor Anne Phillips about feminism, its perception within society and the cultural shift necessary to create real change and greater equality. | 3/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#003 Adam Curtis - Do We Really Want Change? | This week I speak with filmmaker Adam Curtis about the rise of individualism, where real power lies, and whether we really want change. | 3/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#002 Who Are The Slaves Now? | In this week’s show I talk to Professor Paul Gilroy about the re-emergence of open racism within political rhetoric, the relationship between race and religion, and why we still divide humanity into different identity groups based on skin colour. | 3/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit#001 Can We Really Stop Terror? | What does it mean to be human in the 21st century? In this first show I speak with Dr Brad Evans about how the liberation of prejudice and emergence of a politics of hate and division has led to the the normalisation of violence and in turn to perpetual ‘terror'. | 3/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTeaser | Coming soon! | 3/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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