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Nudge is the UK's #1 marketing podcast, breaking down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. No BS, just smart, science-backed insights that actually work.

Nudge is the UK's #1 marketing podcast, breaking down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. No BS, just smart, science-backed insights that actually work.

 

#286

Will Guidara: How Cognac solved a major problem at the world’s #1 restaurant

Most restaurants have a major problem.  Paying the bill.  Give the bill too early, and the... more

30 Mar 2026

28 MINS

28:46

30 Mar 2026


#285

How this fraudster sold fake Scottish tea to the rich & famous

In 2015, the media became obsessed with one man’s attempts to grow tea in the Scottish Hig... more

23 Mar 2026

36 MINS

36:13

23 Mar 2026


#284

Will Guidara: “Here’s how I built the world’s #1 restaurant"

Will Guidara is the co-founder and restaurateur behind the world’s best restaurant.  But W... more

16 Mar 2026

35 MINS

35:20

16 Mar 2026


#283

Can this “magic” number change your behaviour?

Do nine-ending prices really work?  Will £9.99 sell more than £10.00? Can it be used for h... more

09 Mar 2026

25 MINS

25:39

09 Mar 2026


#282

Are we all just status-seeking monkeys?

Today on Nudge, Professor Katie Slocombe shares how chimpanzees handle power, build allian... more

02 Mar 2026

30 MINS

30:29

02 Mar 2026


#281

“These two words increased sales by 18%.” Robert Cialdini

16 years ago a chain of Chinese restaurants wanted to increase sales without changing the ... more

23 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:00

23 Feb 2026


#280

When you can’t stop seeing the thing you’ve just discovered

I watched Home Alone and suddenly started hearing the theme tune everywhere.  I thought I ... more

16 Feb 2026

26 MINS

26:38

16 Feb 2026


#279

The Psych-Trick Behind One of the Decade’s Fastest Growing Orgs

HelloFresh is one of the fastest-growing companies of the past 20 years.  And it’s down to... more

09 Feb 2026

26 MINS

26:26

09 Feb 2026


#278

Real-world examples of cognitive biases

Most of us are completely oblivious to the cognitive biases that dictate how we live our l... more

02 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:16

02 Feb 2026


#277

“This common pricing strategy is completely wrong!” Robert Cialdini

“Say you’ve calculated your price and it comes out at £120,121.  Most would round it down ... more

26 Jan 2026

27 MINS

27:13

26 Jan 2026


#276

Robert Cialdini: “This study on 6,700 websites proved my principle!”

This study analysed 6,700 websites in an unprecedented A/B test.  The results proved somet... more

19 Jan 2026

26 MINS

26:34

19 Jan 2026


#275

The Secret Behind KFC’s Success

KFC keeps its recipe secret.  It’s stored in a vault in an unknown location.  Only two KFC... more

12 Jan 2026

23 MINS

23:44

12 Jan 2026


#274

Why is it so hard to say no?

In 1963, the Milgram experiments revealed something unsettling.  Most people kept administ... more

05 Jan 2026

30 MINS

30:49

05 Jan 2026


#273

The top 9 tips from 55 Nudge episodes in 2025

In today’s special end-of-year episode, you’ll hear the best insights from Nudge in 2025. ... more

29 Dec 2025

28 MINS

28:53

29 Dec 2025


#272

The nudge that persuaded Aussies to stop speeding

How would you encourage Australians to drive slower? That’s what today’s guest on Nudge, A... more

22 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:44

22 Dec 2025


#271

Don’t listen to this podcast

Seriously.  Don’t listen to this episode.  Whatever you do.  Don’t. Press.  Play. (Warning... more

15 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:15

15 Dec 2025


#270

Why We’re Irrationally Loyal to Amazon Prime

2 out of 3 internet users in the USA pay for Prime.  Yet, most of them are irrationally lo... more

08 Dec 2025

21 MINS

21:04

08 Dec 2025


#269

Robert Cialdini: "Everyone Should Memorise This Persuasion Principle"

His book Influence sold 5 million times.  He’s known as the Godfather of Influence.  He’s ... more

01 Dec 2025

27 MINS

27:52

01 Dec 2025


#268

Why Everyone’s Suddenly Drinking Aperol Spritz

It’s the most popular cocktail in America.  But prior to 2015, almost nobody had heard of ... more

24 Nov 2025

24 MINS

24:25

24 Nov 2025


#267

Five science-backed tips to become a better leader

My guest on today’s episode of Nudge has spent decades studying leaders.  I asked Prof. Ad... more

17 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:35

17 Nov 2025


#266

What Marge Simpson Can Teach You About Leadership

In 1989, The Simpsons released Itchy & Scratchy & Marge.  It’s a classic Simpson’s episode... more

10 Nov 2025

21 MINS

21:14

10 Nov 2025


#265

Are leaders born or are they made?

Are inspiring leaders born or are they made?  That’s what Adam Galinsky, the Columbia Busi... more

03 Nov 2025

28 MINS

28:16

03 Nov 2025


#264

How did Guinness become Britain’s most popular pint?

Britain’s most popular pint has a major flaw.  It takes 2 minutes to pour.  This should pu... more

27 Oct 2025

23 MINS

23:03

27 Oct 2025


#263

The Surprising Menu Psychology Behind Five Guys’ Success

Five Guys was the fastest-growing fast food chain in the world.  And that’s partly due to ... more

20 Oct 2025

23 MINS

23:45

20 Oct 2025


#262

Why did Partygate Make Voters so Angry?

In 2020, the UK government told its citizens not to meet in groups of more than two.  Desp... more

13 Oct 2025

24 MINS

24:50

13 Oct 2025


#261

How HubSpot’s CMO Uses AI: 4 Important Tips

Kipp Bodnar is HubSpot’s CMO. He’s also an AI expert. Today, I interview him about how he ... more

06 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:52

06 Oct 2025