Under The Skin with Russell Brand

A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the worlds of academia, popular culture, and the arts, Russell seeks to uncover the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

#76 Truth & Illusions (with Derren Brown)

April 19, 2019 • 103 mins

Derren and I spoke about stoicism, the psychology of socio-political standpoints, faith healing, how we frame suffering, relationships and...there is a great story about a parrot at the end.

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#75 Democracy Is Dead. What Now? (with David Runciman)

April 12, 2019 • 86 mins

David Runciman is author of "How Democracy Ends" and host of the Talking Politics podcast. We spoke about what the function of democracy is, the significance of the generational divide when voting, the relationship between corporations and government, anarcho-syndacalism & the rise of populism.

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#74 Ceremony, Relationships And Communal Living (with Shaman Wendy Mandy)

April 5, 2019 • 80 mins

For over 30 years Wendy Mandy has been practicing ancient shaman rituals and healing. She was bestowed all her knowledge by Indigenous Tribes in Africa and South America. We talk about how to maintain healthy relationships, the importance of ceremony and the power of plant medicine!

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#73 Seeds, Weeds & Intention (with Jay Shetty)

March 29, 2019 • 74 mins

A podcast with online creator and spiritual storyteller Jay Shetty.

Lessons in daily self care, spiritual practice and positive thinking.

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#72 The Tribe VS The Algorithm: Can We Ever Be Free Again? (with Douglas Rushkoff)

March 22, 2019 • 98 mins

Douglas understands a lot about the intersection between social media and philosophy and the way that our culture and psyche has been influenced by new technology. He’s a fascinating person and I think you’re gonna love it.

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#71 Intuition & Mysticism In A Material World (with Theresa Cheung)

March 15, 2019 • 81 mins

What is precognition? What scientific studies are being done on the psychics, mediums and the mystical? Theresa Cheung author of the "Premonition Code" explains all.

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#70 Heal Yourself with The Ice Shaman (with Wim Hof)

March 8, 2019 • 94 mins

"The cold is your teacher" - our most requested guest Wim Hof graces us with his presence on today's scientific, spiritual and mind altering podcast.

*please do not try any of the breathing techniques described in warm water or swimming pools*

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#069 Finding Joy Amidst Fascism & Violence (with Brad Evans & Henry Giroux)

March 1, 2019 • 103 mins

Today we discuss power, corruption, revolution and new systems. This is a proper academic episode, you’re gonna learn. Brad & Henry are brilliant thinkers and brilliant educators.

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#068 Porn, Sadness & Madness (with Jon Ronson)

February 22, 2019 • 82 mins

Today's guest is the always intriguing journalist and great storyteller Jon Ronson. Fascinating, open and honest. We talked about his investigative podcasts into the world of pornography, how he fought his way out of depression and the dark world of social media shaming! It was an authentic and emotionally very real experience with Jon.

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#067 Vulnerability, Progress & Biscuits (with Fearne Cotton)

February 15, 2019 • 83 mins

Fearne Cotton is on Under The Skin this week talking about mental health, fame and how to grow up. A very lucid, open and thoughtful conversation.

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#066 Unlock Your Hidden Power with Ironman (John McAvoy)

February 8, 2019 • 86 mins

Former armed robber, with two life sentences, tells his story of redemption on today's episode of Under The Skin.

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#065 Beauty, Fat and Capitalist Pigs (with Megan Jayne Crabbe)

February 1, 2019 • 81 mins

We discuss ideas around body positivity, the way that we relate to food, capitalisms role in how we see ourselves and Megan's journey and recovery out of anorexia. It was a fascinating conversation.

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#064 Life Online & Death In Reality (with Laurence Scott)

January 25, 2019 • 95 mins

We talk about the nature of reality, both virtual, physical and psychological and how these realms intersect and inform us. And what particularly about this time we're living in is difficult and challenging.

Laurence Scott is the author of "The Four-Dimensional Human" and "Picnic Comma Lightning" and occasionally hosts the BBC Radio 3 show "Free Thinking".

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#063 Being Good Men with The Happy Pear!

January 18, 2019 • 62 mins

Is it possible to run a business consciously? What does healthy masculinity look like? Stephen & Dave aka The Happy Pear know how it's done, promoting happiness and health in every aspect of life.

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#062 Nosh & Socialism (with Jack Monroe)

January 11, 2019 • 68 mins

You gotta listen to the incomparable scourge of the right and food bank gourmet Jack Monroe on Under The Skin.

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#061 Practical Spirituality - More Than Crystals & Candles (with Radhanath Swami)

January 4, 2019 • 67 mins

Today's podcast is with one of my own mentors and spiritual teachers - Radhanath Swami. An enlightening and pragmatic podcast questioning the role of religion, spirituality and our own place in modern society. Check it out and let us know social media what you thought of it tweet me @rustyrockets on Twitter or @trewrussellbrand on Instagram.

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#60 Birth, Feminism & Power (with Katharine Graves)

December 28, 2018 • 67 mins

Can birth be a form of feminine empowerment? Why did footballer Harry Kane receive so much backlash for praising his wife? Today we go back to the beginning and delve into all things related birth - from combatting fear, the power of language and the role men can play. A very positive and insightful episode.

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#059 Black Revolution & Whiteness Psychosis (with Kehinde Andrews)

December 21, 2018 • 83 mins

Do you suffer from the psychosis of whiteness? What is the politics of Blackness? These are just some of the questions Kehinde Andrews makes us think about during this episode. Honest questions, brutal truths and solutions that could potentially change the world for the better, for everyone.

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#058 Populist Revolution - Will It Go Left Or Right? (with Candace Owens)

December 14, 2018 • 124 mins

An explosive conversation with controversial conservative thinker Candace Owen - a staunch advocate for the free market, capitalism and Donald Trump. Listen to some heated debates about the pros and cons of the left and the right and an attempt at negotiating what utopia might look like!

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#057 The Masks We Wear (with Blindboy, The Rubberbandits)

December 7, 2018 • 69 mins

From identity and mental health to James Joyce and religion, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits enlightens us on today's first live Under The Skin podcast. Recorded in Dublin, Ireland.

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}#75 Democracy Is Dead. What Now? (with David Runciman)

#74 Ceremony, Relationships And Communal Living (with Shaman Wendy Mandy)

#73 Seeds, Weeds & Intention (with Jay Shetty)

#72 The Tribe VS The Algorithm: Can We Ever Be Free Again? (with Douglas Rushkoff)

#71 Intuition & Mysticism In A Material World (with Theresa Cheung)

#70 Heal Yourself with The Ice Shaman (with Wim Hof)

#069 Finding Joy Amidst Fascism & Violence (with Brad Evans & Henry Giroux)

#068 Porn, Sadness & Madness (with Jon Ronson)

#067 Vulnerability, Progress & Biscuits (with Fearne Cotton)

#066 Unlock Your Hidden Power with Ironman (John McAvoy)

#065 Beauty, Fat and Capitalist Pigs (with Megan Jayne Crabbe)

#064 Life Online & Death In Reality (with Laurence Scott)

#063 Being Good Men with The Happy Pear!

#062 Nosh & Socialism (with Jack Monroe)

#061 Practical Spirituality - More Than Crystals & Candles (with Radhanath Swami)

#60 Birth, Feminism & Power (with Katharine Graves)

#059 Black Revolution & Whiteness Psychosis (with Kehinde Andrews)

#058 Populist Revolution - Will It Go Left Or Right? (with Candace Owens)

#057 The Masks We Wear (with Blindboy, The Rubberbandits)

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