The Slow Learner Podcast with Pete Johansson

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The Slow Learner is where comedy meets neuroscience. Hosted by comedian Pete Johansson and neuroscientist Dr. Paul Whissell, this podcast dives into the fascinating ways humour shapes our minds, relationships, and resilience. With guests like Brent Butt, Darcy Michael, and Des Bishop, each episode explores how comedy taps into cognitive science — revealing why laughter isn’t just fun, but vital.

Episode Date
Episode 07 - Darrin Rose "Brain Trauma & Comedy" w hosts Pete Johansson & Dr Paul Whissell
Jun 27, 2025
Episode 06 – Erica Ehm "VJ, Visionary, and Voice for Women" joins Pete & Dr. W to explore identity & influence in Canadian culture
Jun 11, 2025
Episode Extra - Get to know Us! - 'Pete and Dr. W explore paths to Comedy, PHD's, and the meaning of Slow learner' w Pete Johansson & Dr Paul Whissell
May 27, 2025
Episode 05 - Trent McClellan - 'Mental Health, Mindfullness & Comedy' w/ Host Pete Johansson & CoHost Dr Paul Whissell
May 14, 2025
Episode 04 - Arj Barker - 'Meditation, Lucid Dreams, and Silliness' w/ Host Pete Johansson & CoHost Dr Paul Whissell
Apr 30, 2025
Episode 03 – Des Bishop – ‘Comedy & Addiction & Bilingualism & Neuroscience’ with host Pete Johansson and co-host Dr. Paul Whissell
Apr 08, 2025
Episode 02 - Darcy Michael - 'Comedy & ADHD and Growth' with host Pete Johansson an co-host Dr. Paul Whissell
Mar 25, 2025
Episode 01 - Brent Butt - 'Comedy & Intelligence' with host Pete Johansson an co-host Dr. Paul Whissell
Mar 10, 2025