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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesHealth & FitnessMental HealthScience | |||
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Can artificial intelligence learn to read poker tells and figure out when someone is bluffing? AI engineer Luke Geel (geelai.net) created software designed to do just that, and his work was featured this year on the TV coverage of the World Series of... more
Can trying to read people's body language make investigators worse at finding the truth? Veteran interrogator and trainer Stan B. Walters, known as “the Lie Guy” (thelieguy.com) and author of “Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation,” expla... more
How does someone make a living playing slot machines—and why would casinos let them? After joining professional gambler Chris Huang on a casino trip in Atlantic City, I talk with him about the unusual career of casino “advantage play” and how pro slo... more
A talk with Andrew Thompson, a New York City-area private investigator and a researcher of criminal behavior and interrogation techniques. Andrew shares how he gets people talking while lacking the authority and command of a police badge, and what st... more
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Wonderfully produced podcast, excellent guests & topics delivered with technical accuracy and professionalism.
Apple Podcasts5iCKR
United States3 months ago - Eye opening!
Loving the exposés!! I’d give 6 stars if i could!
Apple Podcasts5Truth’s listenerUnited States6 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 States6 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 States7 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 States9 months ago
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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Luke Geel
2. Stan B. Walters
3. Chris Huang
4. Andrew Thompson
5. Bennett Kleinberg
6. Chris Shelton
7. Pete Blair
8. David Goldberg
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