
Alex Hutchinson is a science writer, former physicist, and author of Endure , known for exploring the limits of human performance and the psychology behind endurance, curiosity, and growth. In this conversation, he...


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Philomath (Philomathēs) originates from Ancient Greek, meaning "a lover of learning" or "fond of learning"Join me as I learn from knowledgeable people in all walks of life. I love to learn. You should too...
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Signup to Generate a PitchPhilomath (Philomathēs) originates from Ancient Greek, meaning "a lover of learning" or "fond of learning"Join me as I learn from knowledgeable people in all walks of life. I love to learn. You should too...
Philomath is hosted by Richie O'Brien. The show has published 51 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#050 - The Power of Exploration - Alex Hutchinson" (30 March 2026, 65 minutes), "#049 - Are Humans Becoming Less Trusted? - Mark Piccolo" (27 March 2026, 62 minutes), and "#048 - Turn Your Struggle Into Your Purpose - Todd Candell" (17 March 2026, 103 minutes).
Philomath publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 51 episodes.
Booking probability for Philomath is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Philomath requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Philomath's contact route on record: public web form.
Richie O'Brien hosts Philomath, a business podcast with 51 episodes published.
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Alex Hutchinson is a science writer, former physicist, and author of Endure , known for exploring the limits of human performance and the psychology behind endurance, curiosity, and growth. In this conversation, he...

Mark is a performance psychologist who works across sport and high-pressure environments, helping individuals and teams understand the deeper drivers behind performance, behaviour, and mindset. In this conversation, he...

Todd Crandell is an endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and the founder of Racing for Recovery, a program dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives through discipline, accountability, and purpose. In this...

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Here's the seven thoughts and learnings I had this week. - 1. The negative outlook. 2. Why are we scared of dying? 3. Our experience of life is a story we tell ourselves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_NO1bK_boM 4...

Kris Copeland is a Special Operations Cognitive Performance Specialist, family man, and adrenaline junky who helps elite military personnel perform under pressure. In this conversation, he reflects on his unconventional...

Lorcan Healy is a former professional footballer who played in the League of Ireland and the founder of EOS Elite, a rapidly growing running brand that surpassed seven figures in revenue within just a few years. In this...

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Here's the seven things I learned this week. - 1. Travesty vs Sacrifice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNJK_p2GRo 2. Courage is the mastery of fear, not the absence of it. 3. Best habit you can have is a sleep...

Jenny Casson is a former Olympic rower who represented Canada on the world stage and competed at the highest level of international sport. In this conversation, she breaks down why the best conversations are often with...

It’s just me today, reflecting on February and the key lessons I took from the podcast this month. I break down insights from seven different guests across mindset, performance, neuroscience, leadership, and personal...

Philomath
In this episode, I explain why I’m rebranding the podcast from Behind The Team into something bigger and more aligned with who I am now. What started as a sports-focused show has evolved into deeper conversations about...

Here's the seven things I learned this week. - 1. Replace 'need' with 'want'. 2. You need to be able to stop and access. 3. No one see's you or the world the same way you see yourself or the world...

Chris is a former Olympian swimmer and now a leadership performance coach focused on the psychology behind high-performance founders and executives. In this conversation, he breaks down the difference between ego and...

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Elsa is a former alpine ski racer turned videographer and the founder of Fall-Liners , a YouTube channel dedicated to telling the untold stories of competitive alpine ski racing. After six years inside the sport, she...

Here's the seven things I learned this week. - 1. Someone's biggest strength is also their biggest weakness. 2. Speaking in a complex articulated manner doesn't make you a better communicator. 3. Do not stare at the...

Allistair McCaw is a performance coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author who has worked with elite athletes, global organizations, and high performers across sport and business. From competing in 29 marathons and...

Dr Paul Felton is a human movement scientist and cricket biomechanics specialist who has spent his career studying how athletes really move and how coaches can better understand performance. With experience in both...

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Here's the seven things I learned this week. - 1. Inconsistent sleep is as bad as little sleep - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgazxADZdhQ 2. Don't share your ambitions with someone who doesn't understand what you are...

Frank Amthor is a retired neuroscientist, professor, author of Neuroscience for Dummies, and science fiction writer with over 40 years of experience researching and teaching the brain. Across his career he’s studied...

Owen is a coach, educator, and founder of NYSA working at the intersection of sport, play, and learning, with a focus on challenging cultural narratives in education and performance. In this conversation we unpack why...

Here's the seven things I learned this week outside of the podcast. (Week 1) - 1. Habituation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3lv69rntdQ 2. The options we have today - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQGt7MYhI7w 3. A...
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double Olympian swimmer, double Commonwealth Games Champion, World Championship Bronze Medalist, motivational speaker, consultant, Gilbert and Cook Private Wealth Management
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