Wiser Than Yesterday: Educational Book Reviews and Summaries
Book Nerds Sam Harris & Nicolas VereeckeWiser than Yesterday hosts open-ended discussions, breakdowns, and summaries of the world's most thought-provoking and inspiring books.
Our hosts, Nicolas Vereecke and Sam Harris digest non-fiction books from all centuries and genres. They discuss the biggest philosophical insights and practical lessons for health, wealth, wisdom, and happiness.
This podcast is here to help listeners become smarte... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 6 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducation | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
The relationship between language, thought and culture is of concern to anyone with an interest in what it means to be human.
The Language Puzzle by Steven Mithen explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of hu... more
Bruce Lee was an intense man with such sheer concentration of energy that no one who encountered him, on screen or in person, could help but be drawn to him and his enthusiasm for life and knowledge.
Bruce Lee: Artist of Life explores the developmen... more
In this stunningly original book, Richard Wrangham argues that it was cooking that caused the extraordinary transformation of our ancestors from apelike beings to Homo erectus. At the heart of Catching Fire lies an explosive new idea: the habit of ea... more
Why is there more chance we'll believe something if it's in a bold type face? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume a good-looking person will be more competent?
The answer lies in the two ways we make choices: fas... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Hosts
Reviews
- Exactly what I was looking for.
One of the best business/ prodct books for self improvement.
Please ensure that you volume is consistent from episode to episode.
Probably trying a filter will help.
Apple Podcasts5Flexguy88
Canadaa year ago - An interesting way of learning about a book.
This is definitely a must listen podcast to people like me who wants to check out first what's inside a book before reading it. The hosts, Sam and Nico, are very thorough in discussing their takeaways and are generous in giving their personal insights. What I also love about this show is how they give their honest review of the book. It will give you an idea if the book is something that would interest you or not.
Apple Podcasts5G. Clarisse
Philippines5 years ago - Feeling wiser everyday
This is a very comprehensive podcast for anyone looking to actually learn. Sam and Nico dive deep into very interesting books that I’ve never even heard of. Absolutely underrated podcast I’d say
Apple Podcasts5YioshiBoy
United Kingdom5 years ago - Excellent book conversations
Serious conversations in under 30 minutes by two intelligent hosts covering a variety of interesting non-fiction works. Wish there were more shows like this to subscribe to.
Apple Podcasts5Citizen_dave
United States5 years ago - Hidden Gem
tl:dr These guys are fantastic!! LISTEN!
Podcast genre -
Discussion of an acclaimed or notorious non-fiction book in under an hour
This podcast, Wiser Than Yesterday,
stands out for MANY reasons -
text selection;
structure of presentation;
intriguing and numerous ambitions
of creators for their podcast
(realized with ever more success,
book by book);
BUT: Most distinctive is the smart, startlingly honest talk
by and between Nico and Sam
Sure, also the occasional playful,
off-topic, goofy,... more
Apple Podcasts5L.A. Mom 16United States5 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  India/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #183 | India/Arts |
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | Gender Skew | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interests | Professions | Age Range | |||
| Household Income | Social Media Reach | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The platform features insightful discussions and summaries of non-fiction books across various genres and eras, aiming to unpack the philosophical and practical lessons they present. With a focus on topics related to health, wealth, wisdom, and happiness, the hosts engage listeners in broadened perspectives on complex subjects. Each season explores a new theme, drawing from a diverse range of literature to tackle contemporary issues such as racism, startups, stoicism, and personal finance. This strategy likely attracts those looking to deepen their understanding of diverse viewpoints as well as practical ideas applicable to everyday life.
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. On Being with Krista Tippett
2. The Daily
3. The Shakespeare and Company Interview
4. Wonder Cabinet
5. How to Survive the End of the World
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 84 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.