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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 bring you the key takeaways, fast. If you want clarity without the clutter, insight without the effort, this is your go-to listen. New episodes weekly. Just press play.

Episode Date
Animal Farm - How Power Corrupts (Every Time)
Apr 13, 2026
Fahrenheit 451 - What Happens When Society Stops Thinking
Apr 06, 2026
The Way of the Superior Man - The Truth About Masculinity and Purpose
Mar 30, 2026
Big Trust – How to Rewire Self-Doubt and Build Real Confidence
Mar 23, 2026
The Art of Spending Money - Why How You Spend Matters More Than How Much You Earn
Mar 15, 2026
The Thinking Machine - How Jensen Huang Built Nvidia and Powered the AI Revolution
Mar 12, 2026
Happy - Derren Brown’s Surprisingly Stoic Guide to Joy
Jan 05, 2026
A Book of Secrets - Derren Brown on Shame, Identity & Letting Go
Dec 29, 2025
The Illusion of Conscious Will - Do You Control Your Thoughts… or Do They Control You?
Dec 22, 2025
Practical Mental Magic - Inside the World of Mentalists and Illusionists
Dec 15, 2025
Tricks of the Mind - What Derren Brown Can Teach You About Manipulation
Dec 08, 2025
The Full Facts Book of Cold Reading - Magic, Manipulation, and Mentalism
Dec 01, 2025
Emotional Blackmail - Spotting Toxic Patterns in Close Relationships
Nov 24, 2025
Without Conscience – How to Spot a Psychopath in Your Life
Nov 17, 2025
In Sheep’s Clothing – How to Outsmart Manipulative People Without Losing Yourself
Nov 10, 2025
Dangerous Personalities - FBI Profiler Joe Navarro on Protecting Yourself
Nov 06, 2025
The Yes Brain - Building Balance, Insight & Empathy in Your Child
Oct 22, 2025
Nothing to Prove – Letting Go of the Hustle for Worth
Oct 22, 2025
The Art of Work – Discovering Your True Calling
Oct 21, 2025
It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken – Let It Go
Oct 20, 2025
Daily Rituals – Inside the Minds of Creative Geniuses
Oct 19, 2025
A Guide to the Good Life – Modern Wisdom from Ancient Stoics
Oct 18, 2025
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain – Learn to See, Then to Draw
Oct 17, 2025
Being and Time – What Does It Mean to Be?
Oct 16, 2025
Art & Fear – Creating in the Face of Doubt
Oct 15, 2025
Intelligence – A Very Short Introduction
Oct 14, 2025
Quiet – The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Oct 12, 2025
Radical Candor – Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Oct 11, 2025
Tiny Beautiful Things – Big Truths in Small Moments
Oct 10, 2025
Breathe – The Forgotten Art That Could Save Your Life
Oct 09, 2025
The Startup Protocol – Build It Right from Day One
Oct 08, 2025
The Culture Code – What Great Teams Are Made Of
Oct 07, 2025
Rest – Why Doing Less Helps You Achieve More
Oct 06, 2025
The 5 Levels of Leadership – John C. Maxwell’s Framework for Influence
Oct 06, 2025
No Rules Rules – Netflix’s Culture of Freedom & Responsibility
Oct 05, 2025
The Year Without Pants – Inside Remote Work at WordPress
Oct 04, 2025
Hard Work Pays Off – Mat Fraser’s Champion Mindset
Oct 03, 2025
In the Flo – Biohack Your Cycle
Oct 02, 2025
The Mastery of Love – Healing Relationships from Within
Oct 01, 2025
The Art of Frugal Hedonism – More Joy, Less Stuff
Sep 30, 2025
Talking to Strangers: How Communication Goes Wrong
Sep 29, 2025
The QA Interview Playbook – Stand Out & Get Hired
Sep 28, 2025
How to Not Die Alone – Dating Meets Behavioural Science
Sep 27, 2025
Bigger Leaner Stronger – Fitness Without the Fluff
Sep 26, 2025
Spark – How Exercise Rewires Your Brain
Sep 25, 2025
The Book of Rest – How to Really Switch Off
Sep 24, 2025
Wired for Love – The Neuroscience of Secure Relationships
Sep 23, 2025
The Wellness Trap – When Healthy Becomes Harmful
Sep 22, 2025
Letting Go – The Pathway to Emotional Freedom
Sep 21, 2025
The Obesity Code – What Really Causes Weight Gain
Sep 20, 2025
The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working – And Here’s Why
Sep 18, 2025
The Blue Zones – Secrets of the World’s Longest-Lived People
Sep 17, 2025
Waking Up: Spiritual Clarity Without Belief
Sep 16, 2025
Work Rules! – Inside Google’s People Strategy
Sep 15, 2025
How to Fix a Broken Heart – A Guide to Healing
Sep 14, 2025
Behave: Why We Do What We Do (and When We Don’t Know Why)
Sep 13, 2025
The Science of Fear – Why We’re Afraid of the Wrong Things
Sep 12, 2025
Designing Your Life – Build a Life That Works for You
Sep 11, 2025
Stillness Is the Key – The Case for Slowing Down
Sep 09, 2025
The How of Happiness: What Really Boosts Your Wellbeing
Sep 09, 2025
The Confidence Gap – Stop Waiting, Start Acting
Sep 07, 2025
The Fear of Failure – Break Free from What’s Holding You Back
Sep 06, 2025
Master Your Emotions – Regain Control of Your Mind
Sep 05, 2025
Set Boundaries, Find Peace – The Life-Changing Power of No
Sep 05, 2025
The Slight Edge – Success Is in the Small Things
Sep 04, 2025
I Thought It Was Just Me – The Truth About Shame
Sep 03, 2025
The Extended Mind: Your Body, Surroundings, and Social World as Tools
Sep 02, 2025
Win Your Inner Battles – Master Your Mindset
Sep 01, 2025
Pivot: How to Navigate What’s Next
Sep 01, 2025
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway – A Guide to Courage
Aug 31, 2025
Copywriting Secrets – Sell Without Feeling Sleazy
Aug 31, 2025
Steal the Show – Perform with Confidence, Anywhere
Aug 30, 2025
Dotcom Secrets: The Science of Selling Online
Aug 29, 2025
The Comfort Crisis – Why Discomfort Makes You Stronger
Aug 28, 2025
Move Your DNA – Rethinking Movement, Not Just Exercise
Aug 28, 2025
Untamed – Break the Rules, Be Your True Self
Aug 28, 2025
The Happiness Equation – Want Nothing, Do Anything, Have Everything
Aug 27, 2025
Same As Ever – What Never Changes in a Changing World
Aug 26, 2025
The Tipping Point – Why Trends Explode
Aug 24, 2025
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant – Wealth, Wisdom, and Happiness
Aug 24, 2025
The Obstacle Is the Way – Ryan Holiday on Turning Trials into Triumphs
Aug 22, 2025
Tools of Titans – Life Lessons from the World’s Top Performers
Aug 22, 2025
David and Goliath – Why Underdogs Win
Aug 21, 2025
Die with Zero – Spend Wisely, Live Fully
Aug 20, 2025
The Alchemist: The Hero’s Journey to Self-Discovery
Aug 19, 2025
Ego Is the Enemy – Ryan Holiday’s Wake-Up Call
Aug 18, 2025
Simplicity Parenting - How to Raise Calmer, Happier Kids
Aug 17, 2025
Daring Greatly: Why Courage Starts with Risk
Aug 17, 2025
Kid Confidence - The Surprising Truth About Helping Kids Feel Capable
Aug 16, 2025
Outliers – The Story of Success
Aug 16, 2025
Unconditional Parenting – Why Rewards & Punishments Might Be Hurting Your Kids
Aug 15, 2025
A New Earth – Eckhart Tolle on Ego, Presence & Purpose
Aug 15, 2025
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do – Parenting Red Flags: Are You Doing These Without Realising?
Aug 14, 2025
The Talent Code - Why Talent Isn’t Born, It’s Grown
Aug 14, 2025
Hook Point – Win Attention in 3 Seconds or Less
Aug 14, 2025
Raising Good Humans - Parenting with Mindfulness, Not Meltdowns
Aug 13, 2025
The Power of Enough – Redefining Success on Your Terms
Aug 13, 2025
Influencer Strategy 101: From Content to Contracts
Aug 13, 2025
Side Hustle – Turn Ideas into Income in 27 Days
Aug 12, 2025
One Million Followers in 30 Days – Brendan Kane’s Formula
Aug 11, 2025
Scientific Advertising – The Original Playbook for Persuasion
Aug 10, 2025
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie Kondo’s Method
Aug 09, 2025
Uniquely Human – Rethinking Autism with Compassion
Aug 08, 2025
Unwinding Anxiety – Break the Cycle, Rewire Your Mind
Aug 07, 2025
Positioning Strategy: Win the Mental Real Estate War
Aug 07, 2025
The Boron Letters: Copywriting Lessons from Prison
Aug 06, 2025
The Pathfinder – Find Work That Fits You
Aug 05, 2025
The Uncomfortable Truth About Money – What Wealth Really Reveals
Aug 05, 2025
Pre-Suasion: Influence Before the First Word
Aug 05, 2025
Creative Confidence – Everyone Is Creative (Yes, Even You)
Aug 04, 2025
Do the Work – Beat Resistance and Get It Done
Aug 04, 2025
Freakonomics – The Hidden Side of Everything
Aug 04, 2025
Existentialism Is a Humanism – Freedom, Choice, and Responsibility
Aug 03, 2025
Buyology: How Marketing Hacks Your Mind
Aug 03, 2025
Livewired – The Ever-Changing Brain
Aug 02, 2025
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook – Gary Vee’s Social Media Playbook
Aug 02, 2025
Modern Romance – Love in the Age of Swipes
Aug 01, 2025
Frames of Mind – Rethinking What It Means to Be Smart
Aug 01, 2025
This Is Marketing: Make Change, Not Noise
Aug 01, 2025
The Social Animal: What Drives Human Success?
Jul 31, 2025
How to Fly a Horse – The Truth About Creativity
Jul 31, 2025
Winning Through Intimidation – Playing the Game of Power
Jul 31, 2025
The Self-Love Experiment – How to Be on Your Own Side
Jul 30, 2025
Stumbling on Happiness: Why We’re So Bad at Predicting Joy
Jul 30, 2025
Learn Like a Pro – Study Smarter, Not Longer
Jul 30, 2025
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: Tales from the Mind
Jul 29, 2025
The Science of Trust – What Really Builds (and Breaks) Relationships
Jul 28, 2025
Radical Acceptance: The Power of Saying “Yes” to Yourself
Jul 28, 2025
Beyond Good and Evil – Nietzsche’s Challenge to Conventional Morality
Jul 28, 2025
A Mind for Numbers – How to Learn Math and Science Effectively
Jul 28, 2025
Nonviolent Communication: Language That Builds Bridges
Jul 27, 2025
Mnemonic Exercises – Train Your Brain to Remember More
Jul 27, 2025
Getting Past Your Breakup – Healing, Growth & Reclaiming You
Jul 26, 2025
The Power of Moments: How to Make Memories That Matter
Jul 26, 2025
Why We Sleep – The Missing Pillar of Health
Jul 25, 2025
The Idiot Brain – Why Your Mind Makes No Sense (But Still Works)
Jul 25, 2025
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Timeless Rules for Standing Out
Jul 25, 2025
Attached – The Science of Adult Attachment Styles
Jul 24, 2025
Michael Matthews on Mindset & Muscle
Jul 24, 2025
Hyperfocus – How to Focus Better in a Distracted World
Jul 24, 2025
The Noonday Demon: Mapping the Depths of Depression
Jul 24, 2025
The Bitcoin Standard – Why Sound Money Matters Again
Jul 23, 2025
Mind in the Making – The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
Jul 23, 2025
Purple Cow: Stand Out or Fade Away
Jul 23, 2025
12 Rules for Life – Order, Chaos, and Personal Responsibility
Jul 23, 2025
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes – The Science of Raising Kind Humans
Jul 22, 2025
Unmasking Autism – Discovering the True Self Beneath the Mask
Jul 22, 2025
Mastery – The Path to Greatness Is Longer Than You Think
Jul 22, 2025
Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money
Jul 22, 2025
Limitless – Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster
Jul 22, 2025
How We Learn – The Brain’s Blueprint for Mastery
Jul 21, 2025
Striking Thoughts – Bruce Lee’s Philosophy of Life
Jul 21, 2025
Connected: How Your Friends’ Friends Affect You
Jul 21, 2025
Digital Minimalism – Take Your Attention Back
Jul 20, 2025
10% Happier: Meditation for the Sceptical Overachiever
Jul 20, 2025
Multipliers – How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Jul 19, 2025
Marketing 5.0: AI, Data, and Doing Good
Jul 19, 2025
Difficult Conversations – How to Talk When It Matters Most
Jul 18, 2025
Grit – The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Jul 18, 2025
Ha! The Surprising Science Behind Laughter
Jul 18, 2025
Models – Attraction Through Authenticity
Jul 17, 2025
The 4-Hour Workweek: Productivity Without Burnout
Jul 17, 2025
How to Be Funny: A Practical Guide to Getting Laughs
Jul 16, 2025
Hold Me Tight – The Science of Lasting Love
Jul 16, 2025
Faith Under the Microscope: Breaking Down The God Delusion
Jul 15, 2025
The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation – Get Your Mind in the Gym
Jul 14, 2025
The One Thing: How to Cut Through the Noise and Win
Jul 14, 2025
What Color Is Your Parachute? – Job Hunting with Purpose
Jul 13, 2025
The Essays of Warren Buffett: Timeless Lessons in Business
Jul 13, 2025
The Practice – Ship Creative Work
Jul 12, 2025
The Art of Communicating: Speak with Mindfulness and Compassion
Jul 12, 2025
Super Human – Biohacking Your Way to a Longer Life
Jul 11, 2025
Eat That Frog: 21 Ways to Work Smarter Every Day
Jul 11, 2025
Parenting Without Power Struggles – Staying Calm, Connected & In Charge
Jul 10, 2025
The Dip – When to Quit and When to Stick
Jul 10, 2025
The 80/20 Principle: Do Less, Achieve More
Jul 10, 2025
The Fitness Mindset – Master Your Body and Brain
Jul 09, 2025
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Made Simple
Jul 09, 2025
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: Therapy From Both Sides
Jul 08, 2025
The Game – Inside the Secret World of Pickup Artists
Jul 07, 2025
The Blank Slate: Are We Really Born Equal?
Jul 07, 2025
Start With Why – Lead With Purpose
Jul 07, 2025
The Art of Happiness: Wisdom from the Dalai Lama
Jul 06, 2025
Thinking in Bets: Make Better Decisions Under Uncertainty
Jul 05, 2025
The Five Love Languages – Speak Love Fluently
Jul 04, 2025
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus – Why We Just Don’t Get Each Other
Jul 03, 2025
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child – Gottman’s Guide for Parents
Jul 03, 2025
Young Forever – The New Science of Aging Well
Jul 03, 2025
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: The Biology of Stress
Jul 02, 2025
The Art of Thinking Clearly: Outsmart Your Own Brain
Jul 01, 2025
Blink: When to Trust Your First Impression
Jun 29, 2025
Switch: The Psychology of Personal and Organisational Change
Jun 28, 2025
The Power of Habit: Rewire Your Life, One Routine at a Time
Jun 27, 2025
An Unquiet Mind: Living with Bipolar Disorder
Jun 26, 2025
Scorecard Marketing: The Lead Gen Tool That Builds Trust Fast
Jun 25, 2025
Nudge: The Psychology of Better Decisions
Jun 24, 2025
The Upside of Stress: Rethink What’s Holding You Back
Jun 23, 2025
Building a StoryBrand: Make Your Customer the Hero
Jun 23, 2025
Derren Brown on Influence, Deception, and Perception
Jun 22, 2025
Only Joking: The Science and Sin of Stand-Up
Jun 21, 2025
Deep Work: The Superpower of the 21st Century
Jun 20, 2025
Predictably Irrational: Why We Make Dumb Decisions
Jun 20, 2025
The Body Keeps the Score: How Trauma Lives in the Body
Jun 20, 2025
The Courage to Be Disliked: Freedom Starts Within
Jun 19, 2025
The Confidence Code: Unlocking the Science of Self-Belief
Jun 13, 2025
You’re Not Listening: Why True Connection Takes Silence
Jun 13, 2025
Meditations: Wisdom from the Stoic Emperor
Jun 13, 2025
The Righteous Mind: Why We Disagree So Deeply
Jun 13, 2025
Can’t Hurt Me: How to Push Past Limits That Break Most People
Jun 13, 2025
Thank You for Arguing: Master the Art of Persuasion
Jun 13, 2025
Drive: What Really Motivates Us (It’s Not Money)
Jun 13, 2025
Persuasion Tactics: The Psychology of Influence
Jun 13, 2025
Man’s Search for Meaning: Hope in the Darkest Places
Jun 13, 2025
The Art of War: Timeless Strategies for Winning
Jun 13, 2025
Sapiens: How We Became the Dominant Species
Jun 13, 2025
Mindset: Fixed vs. Growth - What’s Holding You Back?
Jun 13, 2025
Make Time: Take Control of Your Day
Jun 13, 2025
Blue Ocean Strategy: Compete Where No One Else Is
Jun 13, 2025
Talk Like TED: 9 Tools to Speak with Confidence & Impact
Jun 13, 2025
The Charisma Myth: Magnetic Confidence Explained
Jun 13, 2025
The Art of Communicating: Speak with Mindfulness and Compassion
Jun 13, 2025
Flow: The Secret to Happiness Isn’t What You Think
Jun 12, 2025
Principles: A Playbook for Clear Thinking and Consistent Results
Jun 12, 2025
The Anxious Generation: Why Kids Are Breaking Down
Jun 12, 2025
The 48 Laws of Power: Use With Caution
Jun 11, 2025
The Power of Now: Finding Freedom in the Present
Jun 11, 2025
The Choice Factory: 25 Biases That Shape Your Decisions
Jun 11, 2025
The Comic Toolbox: Writing Comedy That Works
Jun 11, 2025
Humor That Works: Why Funny Means Business
Jun 11, 2025
The Serious Guide to Joke Writing: Funny Isn’t an Accident
Jun 11, 2025
Mastering Bitcoin: The Blueprint of Decentralised Money
Jun 11, 2025
Hooked: The Psychology Behind Addictive Products
Jun 11, 2025
The Intelligent Investor: Timeless Principles for Smart Investing
Jun 11, 2025
Essentialism: Do Less, But Do It Better
Jun 11, 2025
Jimmy Carr on Comedy, Criticism, and Creating a Life That Works
Jun 11, 2025
The Art & Science of Neuro-Marketing: Sell to the Brain, Not Just the Buyer
Jun 11, 2025
Measure What Matters: The Power of OKRs
Jun 11, 2025
Surrounded by Narcissists: How to Spot and Stop Manipulation
Jun 11, 2025
$100M Leads: Get More Leads Than You Know What to Do With
Jun 11, 2025
Contagious: Why Ideas Spread (and How to Make Yours Go Viral)
Jun 10, 2025
Emotional Intelligence: The Other Kind of Smart
Jun 10, 2025
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
Jun 10, 2025
24 Assets: Build a Business That Grows Without You
Jun 10, 2025
Oversubscribed: How to Get People Lining Up to Work With You
Jun 10, 2025
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
Jun 10, 2025
Scorecard Marketing: The Lead Gen Tool That Builds Trust Fast
Jun 10, 2025
How to Win Friends and Influence People (Still Works 90 Years Later)
Jun 10, 2025
Influence: The 7 Principles That Shape Human Behaviour
Jun 10, 2025
Surrounded by Idiots: Understanding the 4 Human Behaviour Types
Jun 10, 2025
The Four Agreements: Live With Less Suffering, More Clarity
Jun 10, 2025
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be
Jun 10, 2025
Awaken the Giant Within: Take Control of Your Life
Jun 10, 2025
The War of Art: How to Become a Pro at What You Love
Jun 10, 2025
Originals: The Hidden Habits of Creative Thinkers
Jun 10, 2025
Dopamine Nation: Why You’re Addicted to Everything
Jun 10, 2025
Think and Grow Rich: The Blueprint for Wealth and Belief
Jun 10, 2025
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Massive Results
Jun 10, 2025
Diary of a CEO: The Unfiltered Rules of Success
Jun 10, 2025
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting and Start Living
Jun 10, 2025
The Paradox of Choice: When Too Many Options Make Us Miserable
Jun 10, 2025
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Wealthy Teach That Others Don’t
Jun 10, 2025
Read People Like a Book: Decode Anyone in Seconds
Jun 10, 2025
The Mountain Is You: Self-Sabotage, Explained
Jun 10, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Still Relevant for a Reason)
Jun 10, 2025
The Next Conversation: How to Talk Without Tearing Each Other Down
Jun 09, 2025
Games People Play: The Psychology Behind Everyday Interactions
Jun 09, 2025
Daniel Pink on Why Regret Is a Superpower
Jun 09, 2025
The Happiness Hypothesis: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Jun 09, 2025
Build the Life You Want: The Science and Soul of Happiness
Jun 09, 2025
Leaders Eat Last: Why Great Leaders Serve First
Jun 09, 2025
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth and Emotion
Jun 09, 2025
The Fiat Standard: How Paper Money Reshaped the World
Jun 09, 2025
Stoicism Made Simple: Lessons from The Daily Stoic
Jun 09, 2025
Mark Manson’s Guide to Giving Fewer F*cks
Jun 09, 2025
$100M Offers: Make Them an Offer They Can’t Refuse
Jun 08, 2025
Outlive: How to Add More Life to Your Years
Jun 08, 2025
Dare to Lead: Courage Over Comfort
Jun 08, 2025
Never Split the Difference: FBI Negotiation Tactics for Everyday Life
Jun 07, 2025
Rethinking Rich: Sahil Bloom’s 5 Kinds of Wealth
Jun 07, 2025
Thinking, Fast and Slow: The Battle Between Your Two Brains
Jun 07, 2025