The Brilliant Humans Podcast

By Jonathan Griffiths

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Episodes: 33

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The Brilliant Humans Podcast is a show that celebrates extraordinary people, but with a twist...our guests never talk about themselves. Instead, each episode shines a light on a Brilliant Human who inspired them, changed their life, or helped them see the world differently.

From everyday heroes and unsung champions to iconic figures and innovators, you’ll hear stories of kindness, courage, creativity, resilience, generosity, and love. These conversations, with host Jonathan Griffiths, are real, uplifting, and full of the lessons that make us more connected and more human.

This is not a podcast about success.
It’s a podcast about the best of humanity.

And in a world that often rewards self-promotion and noise, The Brilliant Humans Podcast creates space for reflection, appreciation, and acknowledgement - for saying thank you to the people who helped make us who we are.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, moving conversations that restore faith in people - and remind you of the power one human can have on another - this podcast is for you.

Subscribe or follow us now to discover the humans who shaped us and be inspired to celebrate the brilliance in others.

Got someone you’d like to honour? Apply to be a guest: brillianthumanspodcast@gmail.com

Connect & Share: Follow us on YouTube and Instagram @brillianthumanspodcast


Episode Date
Ep 30 | Henry Cavill: The nerd king who gave AJ permission to stop hiding
Sep 17, 2026
Ep 29 | Agatha Christie: The disabled novelist who became the best-selling author of all time
Sep 03, 2026
Ep 28 | She Never Stopped Trying | With Nicky Banger
Aug 27, 2026
Ep 27 | When living fully becomes your legacy | With Hendrika Willemse
Aug 20, 2026
Ep 26 | The Woman Who Knew Everyone | With Sam Leyden
Aug 06, 2026
Ep 25 | The anchor who held steady | With Heather Alford
Jul 30, 2026
Ep 24 | The courage to go rogue | With Jack De Saram
Jul 23, 2026
Ep 23 | The woman who saw what no one else could | With Siobhan Dodd
Jul 16, 2026
Ep 22 | When family finds you across history | With Dan Albaum
Jul 09, 2026
A thank you worth saying out loud
May 19, 2026
Ep 21 | When a rival rewrites what's possible | With Kriss Akabusi MBE
May 07, 2026
Ep 20 | When two worlds collide, greatness follows | With Roger Black MBE
May 07, 2026
Ep 19 | The Last King of Pop | With Simon Cresswell
Apr 30, 2026
Ep 18 | When a stranger gives you back your life | With Anna Stewart
Apr 16, 2026
Ep 17 | When two people become your north star | With Tom Barnes
Apr 09, 2026
Ep 16 | He Flew Into War. His Last Battle Was the Hardest | With Kristen Rider
Apr 02, 2026
Ep 15 | From Chaos to Captain | With Steve Price
Mar 26, 2026
Ep 14 | Finding Light in the Darkest Moments | With Fiona Spargo-Mabbs
Mar 19, 2026
Ep 13 | The Man Who Proved Happiness Comes Before Success | With Declan Edwards
Mar 12, 2026
A Personal Message: Thank You for Making This Brilliant
Dec 29, 2025
Bonus Christmas Episode: What Makes a Brilliant Human? (According to a Seven Year Old)
Dec 24, 2025
Ep. 12 | Chris McIntosh - Carrying the Weight: Loss, Love, and Always Moving Forward
Dec 17, 2025
Ep. 11 | James Sweeney on Friendship, Finding Your Voice, and the Human Hug Named Gareth
Dec 10, 2025
Ep. 10 | Jamie Cartwright - From Pro Football to Life Lessons from a Grassroots Hero
Dec 04, 2025
Ep. 9 | Helen Amery on the Uncle Who Made Life Warmer, Kinder, and Funnier
Nov 26, 2025
Ep. 8 | Jo Burston on the Man Who Helped Her Rewrite Her Story
Nov 19, 2025
Ep. 7 | Paul Naisbitt on Survival, Self-Discovery, and the Power of One Person’s Belief
Nov 12, 2025
Ep. 6 | Chip Means - Finding Laughter and Humanity in Conan O’Brien
Nov 05, 2025
Ep. 5 | Steve Shaw — The Fine Margins of Brilliance
Oct 29, 2025
Ep. 4 | Ryan Curtis-Johnson – When Love Outshines Loss
Oct 22, 2025
Ep. 3 | Sasha Gorbatenko - How a Russian Teacher Shaped a Generation of Journalists
Oct 15, 2025
Ep. 2 | Lloyd Hollett on Comedy, Kindness & the Legacy of Russ Abbot
Oct 08, 2025
Ep. 1 | Andrew Tilling – When Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things
Sep 27, 2025