The Human Risk Podcast

Recent Episodes

Feb. 15, 2025

Giles Oakley on The Art & Science of Tea

What does tea have to do with human behaviour? A lot more than you might think. On this epusoed, I'm exploring one of the world's most popular drinks and what we can learn from it. Summary My guest is Giles …

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Feb. 1, 2025

Pav Gill on Whistleblowing that works

How do we create systems that encourage whistleblowing without incentivizing malicious reporting? Should we reward whistleblowers financially? Why is closure important, both for whistleblowers and the organisations they are whistleblowing on? ...

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Jan. 25, 2025

Dr Hemma Lomax on The Edge of Possibility

What is the edge of possibility and how can storytelling help us to find it? My guest isn't a storyteller — she's a lawyer, working in compliance — but she's got some fascinating insights to share about how it can …

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Jan. 12, 2025

Duncan Mavin on Meltdown: The Collapse of Credit Suisse

How does a major global bank keep surviving crises; until it doesn't? Episode Summary On this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Mavin, author of Meltdown: Scandal, Sleaze, and the Collapse of Credit Suisse. Duncan’s book dives deep into the bank’s...

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Jan. 5, 2025

Kit Holden on Played in Germany -  a footballing journey through a na…

What can we learn about a country from its favourite sport? A lot. Particularly when that country has a history and culture like Germany. Which is what I'm exploring on this episode. Even if you're not a football fan, this …

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Dec. 27, 2024

Tim Houlihan & Dr Kurt Nelson on Behavioural Experiments, Podcasting,…

What role does experimentation play in making big life and creative decisions? What lessons can podcasters teach us about effective communication in business? Show Summary To answer these questions, in this festive episode, I’m thrilled to welcome...

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Dec. 21, 2024

Fraser Simpson on Making Ethics Engaging

What does a pink puppet called Connie have to do with ethics? More than you might think. On this episode, I'm speaking with a lawyer, whose innovative approach to getting employees to engage in ethics, involved turning to something we …

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Dec. 6, 2024

Jono Hey on Sketchplanations

Can you distill a complex concept into a single sketch? Jono Hey can and on this episode, he joins me to talk about Sketchplanations —a project that explains the world, one sketch at a time. Summary I’ve been a long-time …

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Nov. 29, 2024

Amy Kean on Communicating Effectively

What makes communicating effectively such a critical skill in today’s world? On this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of communication with Amy Kean, a psychosociologist, educator, and the founder of Good Shout, a company redefining how we...

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Nov. 23, 2024

Steve Bell on Cartooning

How does one become a political cartoonist? And what lessons can we learn from their craft? Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with legendary political cartoonist Steve Bell to explore the artistry and challenges behind his provocative...

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