People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Zachary ElwoodThis show will help you understand human behavior and psychology so you can better navigate your personal and professional life and better connect with people. The host Zachary Elwood, known for his Reading Poker Tells trilogy of books, talks with a wide range of guests who have unique real-world insights, including: law enforcement professionals, behavior and psychology researchers, sports analys... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 218 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesHealth & FitnessMental HealthScience | |||
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Can machines spot a lie better than we can? I talk with psychology researcher Bennett Kleinberg, whose work brings together psychology, machine learning, natural-language processing, and deception detection. We explore why humans are bad at identifyi... more
Former Scientologist Chris Shelton spent thousands of hours using the e-meter to "audit" fellow members of the Church—but what does the device actually measure, and why do Scientologists trust it as an infallible guide to the truth? Chris takes us in... more
In a 2014 deception detection study, Pete Blair made 33 judgments—and got all 33 right. That paper was titled “Expertise in deception detection involves actively prompting diagnostic information rather than passive behavioral observation.” I ask Pete... more
Zach Elwood, author of influential books on poker tells and host of the People Who Read People podcast, joins The Deductionist podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about what we can and can't learn from human behavior. Drawing on his years studyin... more
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Loving the exposés!! I’d give 6 stars if i could!
Apple Podcasts5Truth’s listener
United States3 months ago - Tin Foil Hat
15 minutes in and it’s apparent. This guy is a scammer of the 1st degree.
The man hasn’t a shard of credibility and neither does this podcast. A favorite among the Tin Foil Hat loons I’m sure
Apple Podcasts1JuanwhoknowsUnited States4 months ago - So much potential but…
There is a lot of potential for this show but the obsession over the hate of the Hughes guy is tiring. I’ll follow again down the road and hopefully that’s changed. Until then I’m moving on.
Apple Podcasts1Nick IbarraUnited States5 months ago - “Both sides-ism”
The host is particularly susceptible to the “both sides” form of bias. Aka, when you reduce an argument down to two sides, then give sides equal weight. He’s not particularly specific when he says “both sides do XYZ” so the listener doesnt know if hes referencing random people on the internet, or actual public figures associated with a party or movement. This creates an illusion to the listener to automatically believe the false equivalence being drawn. I was hoping this would be a cool new pod ... more
Apple Podcasts1Frantzeska1995United States7 months ago - He is brilliant yet doesn’t steal spotlight from guests & it’s part of top tier podcast. Brilliance
It’s a top
Tier podcast. The host is exceptional , brilliant and generous. I love the topic matter. The narcissist abuse episode I got hit hardest with because I experienced and still am enduring ten years later - everything she mentioned and multiplied . I love psychology in general and I’ve looked into a few shows and not one is as articulate, and well versed by the speakers that share on the show and he lets them fully have the stage. I appreciate his candor, intelligence and alll of his gue... more
Apple Podcasts5Rebeccha_LabelUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #17 | United States/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Canada/Science/Social Sciences |
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Apple Podcasts | #59 | Canada/Science |
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The show focuses on understanding human behavior and psychology through long-form conversations with guests who bring real-world expertise across law enforcement, research, journalism, and applied fields. Episodes often center on interviewing techniques, deception detection, nonverbal behavior, science-based interrogation, and how bias, context, and culture shape how people think and act. A standout feature is the host's preparedness and willingness to challenge guests, which often leads to nuanced discussions that separate myth from evidence. The podcast tends to attract listeners who are curious about behavioral science, critical thinking, and practical applications for personal and professional settings.
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this podcast launched 8 years ago and published 218 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Chris Shelton
2. Pete Blair
3. David Goldberg
4. Maria Hartwig
5. Christian Cory
6. Zack Davies
7. Craig Silverman
8. Brad Beeler
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