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Welcome to Summary State, the podcast that distils the world’s most influential books into bite-sized episodes.Whether it’s psychology, business, fiction, or self-help, we go beyond the blurb to brin... more
FAQs about Summary State Podcast:How many episodes does Summary State Podcast have?The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.
June 11, 2025The Power of Now: Finding Freedom in the PresentPeace doesn’t come from solving every problem, it comes from stepping outside your thoughts. This episode walks through The Power of Now, helping you reconnect with presence, reduce inner noise, and find quiet strength in stillness....more56minPlay
June 11, 2025The Choice Factory: 25 Biases That Shape Your DecisionsRichard Shotton’s The Choice Factory reveals how 25 behavioural biases impact everyday choices. We summarise key examples, from pricing quirks to perception tricks, so you can decode buying behaviour and make smarter decisions (whether you're selling or shopping)....more1h 36minPlay
June 11, 2025The Comic Toolbox: Writing Comedy That WorksYou don’t need to be born funny, you just need the right tools. This episode explores how The Comic Toolbox helps you brainstorm, structure, and refine humour, whether you're writing a script, sketch, or just better punchlines....more18minPlay
June 11, 2025Humor That Works: Why Funny Means BusinessIn Humor That Works, Andrew Tarvin shows that humour isn’t just for stand-up, it’s a tool for better leadership, connection, and productivity. This episode explores how to use intentional humour to reduce stress, build trust, and make work more human....more39minPlay
June 11, 2025The Serious Guide to Joke Writing: Funny Isn’t an AccidentWhether you're writing stand-up, speeches, or captions, humour is a skill you can train. The Serious Guide to Joke Writing breaks it down step by step, and this episode helps you apply it with real-world examples and clear takeaways....more1h 35minPlay
June 11, 2025Mastering Bitcoin: The Blueprint of Decentralised MoneyMastering Bitcoin takes you under the hood of the world’s most powerful decentralised currency. This episode breaks down blockchain fundamentals, how wallets and keys work, mining mechanics, and why Bitcoin is about more than just price, it's about freedom, security, and trustless systems....more1h 41minPlay
June 11, 2025Hooked: The Psychology Behind Addictive ProductsIn Hooked, Nir Eyal reveals how habit-forming products are built, and why they work. This episode breaks down the Hook Model: Trigger, Action, Variable Reward, and Investment. Learn how companies like Instagram, TikTok, and Slack keep users coming back, and how to apply that framework ethically....more57minPlay
June 11, 2025The Intelligent Investor: Timeless Principles for Smart InvestingThe Intelligent Investor is a cornerstone of value investing, teaching how to protect yourself from market noise and make rational, long-term decisions. This episode explores Graham’s key principles, like margin of safety, Mr. Market, and the difference between investing and speculating....more35minPlay
June 11, 2025Essentialism: Do Less, But Do It BetterIf you don’t prioritise your life, someone else will. Essentialism is about choosing what really matters, and letting go of the rest. This episode breaks down Greg McKeown’s method for cutting through overwhelm and living with intention....more1h 21minPlay
June 11, 2025Jimmy Carr on Comedy, Criticism, and Creating a Life That WorksIn Before & Laughter, comedian Jimmy Carr blends stand-up with self-help, offering life lessons wrapped in punchlines. This episode unpacks his journey from corporate burnout to comedy success, and the surprisingly deep insights he picked up along the way....more38minPlay
FAQs about Summary State Podcast:How many episodes does Summary State Podcast have?The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.