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