People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

Conversations on human behavior and psychology with researchers AI summary

Zachary Elwood Visit website › Science · EN · 226 episodes · latest 2026-11-07

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This 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 analysts, visa officers, jury consultants, political researchers, mental health experts, and many more. What drives this show is the idea that truly understanding people requires patience, nuance, and a willingness to question simplistic ideas and assumptions. There are more than 200 episodes. To learn more details, see transcripts, and sign up for updates, go to www.behavior-podcast.com.

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Poker tells at the World Series of Poker, with $1.75M WSOP winner Rami Hammoud

2026-11-07 · 1 hr 15 min · Episode 225

Rami Hammoud finished 6th in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, winning $1.75 million. Before the final table, he hired me (Zach Elwood) to study poker tells/behavior in the footage of his opponents. In this…
Luke Geel made an AI to read poker tells: How successful was it?

2026-11-01 · 1 hr 4 min · Episode 224

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…
The "Lie Guy" changed his mind about reading body language in policing

2026-10-17 · 57 min · Episode 223

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…
Pro slot machine player on gambling strategies, risks, the lifestyle, and more

2026-10-11 · 50 min · Episode 222

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…
A private investigator's tips on reading and manipulating people

2026-10-03 · 1 hr 6 min · Episode 221

A talk with Andrew Thompson, a New York City-area private investigator and a researcher of criminal behavior. Andrew shares how he gets people talking while lacking the authority and command of a police badge, and what…
She’s certified by Joe Navarro in body language: How has it helped her?

2026-09-27 · 44 min · Episode 220

On this podcast I sometimes explore the “behavior expert” industry. One thing I'm curious about is the value people say that they’ve received from “behavior expert” trainings and certifications. This is a talk with…
A critical look at Paul Ekman, Joe Navarro, and the entire "behavior expert" industry

2026-09-20 · 1 hr 54 min · Episode 219

A talk with former CIA officer Kent Clizbe about the exaggerated, irresponsible claims made by many self-described “behavior experts,” focusing especially on Paul Ekman, Joe Navarro, microexpressions, and attempts to…
Army Psy-Op veteran talks influence, blowback, psy-op myths, and more

2026-08-28 · 1 hr 29 min · Episode 218

A talk with an Army Psychological Operations soldier about what military psy-op work really involves—and how different the reality is from many people's ideas about the nature of that work. We discuss his psy-op work in…
Can computers spot lies better than humans?, with Bennett Kleinberg

2026-08-12 · 1 hr 0 min · Episode 217

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…
Inside a Scientology e-meter auditing session, with Chris Shelton

2026-08-02 · 1 hr 24 min · Episode 216

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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 08/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 55 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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