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Human Risk
Compliments
Behavioral Science
Bystander Effect
Well-Being
Compliance
Goldilocks Tasks
Colour Wheel
Organizational Culture
Interpersonal Relationships
Sharpening the Saw
Training
Decision Making
Thoughtless Acts
Burnout
Stephen Covey
Work-Life Balance
Motivation
Art
Financial Sector

Big Ideas explored through Little Pictures. We offer up great conversations about ideas based on simple and insightful sketches in the Sketchplanations online collection, with the aim of giving listeners something fun and interesting to have their own conversations about.

This is an explainer podcast for the curious-minded. Topics covered include science, behavioural economics, wellbeing, nature, ... more

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David Spiegelhalter
Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge, award-winning documentary maker, and best-selling author
University of Cambridge
Episode: Microlives & The Art of Uncertainty with Sir David Spiegelhalter
Mark Forsyth
Award-winning and best-selling author, journalist, linguophile, etymologist, and general wordsmith extraordinaire
Episode: Ordering Adjectives with Author Mark Forsyth
Grant Snider
Celebrated cartoonist, illustrator, and writer
Episode: Words of Wonder: Apricity - with Grant Snider
Melissa Dahl
Celebrated science journalist specializing in psychology, health, and lifestyle
New York Magazine
Episode: The Awkwardness Vortex with Melissa Dahl
Mike Soden
Travel writer and writing coach
Nerd's Letter on Substack
Episode: Zanclean Megaflood
Eva-Lotta Lamm
Expert in design, visual thinking, and sketch-noting
Former UX designer at Google, Yahoo, and Skype
Episode: MindMap Travel Journal with Eva-Lotta Lamm
John Cutler
A thought leader with years of experience solving complex problems in digital product development and user experience.
Episode: Cake Wrecks with guest John Cutler
Ollie Goffe
Co-founder of Marloe Watch Company and advocate of slower living
Marloe Watch Company
Episode: The Golden Circle
Christian Hunt
A behavioral scientist who specializes in human risk and compliance
Human Risk
Episode: Human Risk with Christian Hunt

Hosts

Rob Bell
Professional talker, engineer, and broadcaster, co-host of an inspirational explainer podcast, helping to convey complex ideas humorously and engagingly.
Jono Hey
Father of Sketchplanations and co-host, illustrator, and author incorporating humor and creativity into discussions of insightful ideas, enhancing engagement and understanding.
Tom Pellereau
Engineer and broadcaster, known for winning the 2011 Apprentice, co-hosting with a focus on creativity and entrepreneurship through relatable storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Really easy listening!

    Light hearted, easy listening and thought provoking. I always learn something.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael897f
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • British dude chat.

    This is a good podcast for people who like listening to some British dudes chatting about life, the universe & everything. Bonus: Each episode comes with a free sketch about the topic discussed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Eli13
    United States2 years ago
  • I love the variety of this podcast. It makes me think about and reconsider a lot of my unconscious behaviours in life.

    Podchaser
    5
    Rob Bell
    2 years ago
  • Off to a great start!

    Really enjoyed the first episode and the fun scale stories. Looking forward to learning about more of the sketchplanations which I’ve followed for a few years now. The leadership style funnel vs umbrella sketch is one that’s always stuck with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dontwanttobeaplayernomore
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • What fun!

    I was enjoying the podcast but when I realised I was a “Phubber” I knew these were my people! Such a fun way to make sense of things we all think/do, great host chemistry too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freddie5King
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the light-hearted tone and easy listening quality, finding the discussions both educational and entertaining.
The podcast is credited with making complex topics more accessible and relatable, appealing to a wide audience.
Many enjoy the blend of humor with thought-provoking ideas, highlighting the hosts' chemistry and the engaging format.

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#195
Canada/Education
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#242
United Kingdom/Education
Apple Podcasts
#133
New Zealand/Education
Apple Podcasts
#174
United Arab Emirates/Education
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#222
Netherlands/Education
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#234
Indonesia/Education

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Microlives & The Art of Uncertainty with Sir David Spiegelhalter
Q: Is there an easy way to define uncertainty in our everyday lives?
Uncertainty is the conscious awareness of ignorance, recognizing you don't know what's going to happen next or why things happen as they do.
Microlives & The Art of Uncertainty with Sir David Spiegelhalter
Q: David, you've spent quite a lot of your career applying the analysis of data and statistics in the world of medicine, is that right?
Yes, medicine has been the main driver for statistics, particularly in post-war and up to the 80s and 90s, revolutionizing how statistical methods are applied in medicine.
MicroAdventures with Al Humphreys
Q: How would you define a microadventure?
Think of what feels like an adventure to you, what gets you really excited. And then think, what's a smaller version of that that I can do?
The Golden Circle
Q: How do you do that at scale or still get the why?
Ollie discussed that keeping the 'why' at scale is difficult, but they try to instill their core values in new employees, looking for a shared vision during the hiring process.
The Golden Circle
Q: How easy is it to maintain that slower living mentality now that you're back amongst British culture?
Ollie shared that while maintaining a slower living mentality is challenging, especially with young children, he emphasizes balancing life and cherishing moments with loved ones.

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Engaging discussions unfold as insightful concepts are explored through sketches that serve as the focal point of each episode. The content ranges from behavioral economics and cognitive biases to well-being and psychology frameworks, all presented in a way that encourages curiosity and reflection. The hosts, who have a long-standing friendship, bring a mix of humor and camaraderie to their conversations, making complex ideas accessible and fun. This format not only cultivates understanding but also inspires listeners to engage with and appreciate the world around them.

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Recent guests on Sketchplanations include:

1. David Spiegelhalter
2. Mark Forsyth
3. Grant Snider
4. Melissa Dahl
5. Mike Soden
6. Eva-Lotta Lamm
7. John Cutler
8. Ollie Goffe

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