31 Best Behavioral Economics Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good.Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch.Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. (0321-1S88) more

Cognitive and emotional biases can have a big impact on your financial life. Each episode of Financial Decoder looks closely at one financial decision--and the biases that might cloud your judgment and cost you money. Host Mark Riepe, head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, decodes the behavioral and psychological factors at play and shares strategies designed to improve the way you approach financial crossroads. Other experts join Mark to provide their unique perspective on behavioral economics, portfolio management, retirement planning, personal finance and more.Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. more

Nudge is the UK's #1 marketing podcast, breaking down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. No BS, just smart, science-backed insights that actually work. more

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. more

Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness.

Consumers are weird. They don't do what they say they will do and don't act how we think they 'should.' Enter Melina Palmer, a sales conversion expert with a personal mission to make your business more effective and brain friendly. In this podcast, Melina will take the complex concepts of behavioral economics (the study and science of why people buy - or not) and provide simple, actionable tips you can apply right away in your business. Whether you're a small business or thriving corporation, Melina's tips can help your business increase sales and get more customers. more

Stories, science and secrets from the world's brightest thought-leaders. Behavioral Grooves is the podcast that satisfies your curiosity of why we do what we do. Explanations of human behavior that will improve your relationships, your wellbeing, and your organization by helping you find your groove. more

Are you ready to delve into the emotional side of money, enhance your practice, and forge deeper connections with your clients? The Human Side of Money Podcast offers actionable ideas and strategies to empower financial advisors with the skills needed to excel in understanding the behavioral aspects of finance. Join Chief Behavioral Officer Brendan Frazier as he shares invaluable insights, tips and strategies. Subscribe now to elevate your practice and client interactions! more

The decisions we make have a tremendous impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. But what goes into making better decisions? Hear from experts from diverse backgrounds as they share insights on how asking the right questions, improving predictions, managing cognitive biases, and other strategies can make us better decision makers. Through real-life stories and cutting-edge research, gain practical strategies and transform your understanding of the role decisions play in our lives. more

Roger Dooley is the author of Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing, and has been studying the effects of psychology, behavior research, and neuroscience on persuasion and marketing in business, leadership and everyday life. In every episode, Roger shares brain-oriented tactics, along with the expertise of his guests, to increase persuasion with concrete, research-based neuromarketing advice. Guests include best-selling authors and thought leaders like Robert Cialdini, Dan Pink, Guy Kawasaki, Jonah Berger, Chris Brogan, Maria Konnikova, and many more. Learn more and join the conversation at RogerDooley.com more

Winemakers are experts at pricing. Dog trainers understand incentives. Magicians control attention. What can product and growth leaders learn from these behavior change experts? Join Kristen Berman as she uncovers the hidden benefits of psychologies that can help your product succeed. more

Financial decisions are endlessly complicated. There's a huge body of academic literature that tries to study them to look for answers on how to improve decision making while a broad industry of financial advisors also work with investors every day on decisions that affect their financial futures. But there exists a divide between the two. On The Behavioral Divide, presented by Avantis Investors®, host and UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield examines this divide to find insights that may help advisors and investors make better financial decisions. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the podcast or our episodes, send us a note at ****@AvantisInvestors.com. For other contact options, please visit avantisinvestors.com/avantis-contact.The views expressed in this presentation are the speaker's own and not necessarily those of Avantis Investors, a brand by American Century Investments. This presentation is for general information only and is not intended to provide investment, tax or legal advice or recommendations for any particular situation or type of retirement plan. Please consult with a financial, tax or legal advisor on your own particular circumstances. Hal Hershfield is not affiliated with American Century Investments. more

Financial Behaviorist, Jacquette Timmons, explores the psychology, emotions and the math of money so that you can make better, smarter choices no matter where you fall on the income or wealth spectrum. Money. Choices. Relationships. more

The Consumer Behavior Lab is dedicated to teaching marketersacross the United States how behavioral science principles can beapplied to help their brands. By decoding the underlying motivationsof how consumers make decisions, the CBL seeks to make a betterindustry - where both brands and agencies put proven sciencebehind their decision making. more

Want to be a truly wise decision maker? Worried over cognitive biases leading to business disasters? Seeking to notice and address major threats and seize key opportunities? The 'Wise Decision Maker Show' helps you achieve all these and more. The show's host, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, combines over two decades of experience consulting, coaching, and training business leaders on avoiding business disasters and maximizing success with his expertise from over 15 years in academia in cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipurskyThe 'Wise Decision Maker Show' is brought to you by Disaster Avoidance Experts, the consulting, coaching, and training firm dedicated to empower leaders to avoid business decisions disasters and maximize success https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/about/Subscribe to updates at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/subscribeNew episodes posted every first and third Tuesday. more

Behavioral science is a cornerstone of modern marketing practice, but much of what passes itself off as behavioral science is just bs. Good social science gives us the insights and roadmap we need to change behavior, but bad social science just muddies the water and tarnishes the social sciences. As behavior change is a core objective of marketing, getting behavioral science right is crucial. Join us as two behavioral scientists sound off on what is, and isn't, good social science, from a variety of disciplines covering new topics every podcast. Your hosts: Sonika Garcia, MPH, and Gabriel Allen-Cummings- Medical Anthropology Strategists at Havas Health & You. more

Welcome to the Real World Behavioural Science (RWBS) podcast, where we look at how behavioural and social sciences are being used in the real world. We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the BSPHN Real World Behavioural Science Podcast! After a hiatus, we are returning with fresh energy, a new hosting duo, and a mission to bring you the latest thinking in applied behavioural science. The RWBS podcast is created by the Behavioural Science and Public Health Network (www.BSPHN.org.uk) and is aimed at people working in public health, academia and industry, who have an interest in how behavioural science is being used to improve health and wellbeing. Each month, Dr Paul Chadwick (CEO of the BSPHN) and Dr Tiago Moutela (Associate Director at Claremont), interview professionals from the worlds of public health, academia and industry. more

Understanding how we as humans make decisions is an important part of marketing. Behavioral economics is the study of decision making and can give keen insight into buyer behavior and help to shape your marketing mix. Marketers can tap into Behavioral Economics to create environments that nudge people towards their products and services, to conduct better market research and analyze their marketing mix. 🎧 Explore more insights, episodes, and resources at https://behavioraleconomicsinmarketing.com more

How can we change behavior in practice? What role does AI have to play in behavioral design? Listen in as hosts Samuel Salzer and Aline Holzwarth speak with leading experts on all things behavioral science, AI, design, and beyond. The Behavioral Design Podcast from Habit Weekly and Nuance Behavior provides a fun and engaging way to learn about applied behavioral science and how to design for behavior change in practice. The latest season explores the fascinating intersection of Behavioral Design and AI. Subscribe and follow! For questions or to get in touch, email ****@habitweekly.com. more

This is THE podcast for marketers, product designers, business owners, consultants, and coaches who want to sell smarter using the power of buyer psychology and behavioral science. If you're tired of chasing algorithms, trends, and tactics that fizzle and want a deeper understanding of why people buy, Choice Hacking will help you build a business rooted in what makes *your* buyers tick. Hosted by marketing psychology expert Jennifer Clinehens MS/MBA (who's worked with brands like McDonald's, Adidas, Microsoft, T-Mobile, Starbucks, and more), the show breaks down how the world's biggest brands use marketing psychology to drive action… And how you can apply the same insights, even without a Fortune 500 budget. Expect bite-sized ( Whether you're a seasoned CEO, corporate leader, entrepreneur or a solo business owner…. This podcast will change the way you think about marketing and business forever. 'No exaggeration; your podcast is the best-produced marketing podcast I've ever listened to.' - a happy Choice Hacking listener more

We talk about human behaviour and decision-making with an investment slant. And tell terrible jokes. Join us as we dive into the trenches with industry innovators, academics and mavericks. more

Ever wonder why you know what you should do with your money… but still don't do it? This show is for you. We break down the surprisingly irrational things your brain does around spending, saving, investing, and decision-making — and we do it with humor, stories, and real-world clarity.Each episode dives into:💡 Psychological biases sabotaging your financial choices🧠 Behavioral science insights explained in a fun, relatable way💸 Actionable money habits for the real world🚀 Simple strategies for smarter control of your financial lifeOur mission is to help you understand why your brain behaves the way it does with money — and give you the tools to outsmart those hidden patterns.Subscribe and start mastering the mix of mindset + money today. more

We speak with leaders in the field of behavioral science to get to know more about them, their work, and its application to emerging issues. Listen in for fresh insights, inspiration and to hear about some of the latest evolutions in the field. Behavioral Economics for good: Nudging better business and better lives! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. more

Welcome to the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of financial decision-making and human behavior. Your host, Dr. Bryan Foltice, aims to embark on this journey with you to explore the quirks, biases, and psychological factors that shape our financial choices. From understanding why we buy high and sell low, to uncovering the emotional drivers behind our investment strategies, each episode will uncover valuable insights to help you navigate the complex world of finance with clarity and confidence. So, please join us as we unravel the mysteries of personal and behavioral finance and unlock the secrets to making smarter, more informed decisions with your money. more

Intended Consequences is for the marketer. We believe behavioral science can be used to predict the success of marketing campaigns, and we're going to teach you how. Through conversations guided by Brian Massey, we encourage and empower experimentation. In an age of abundant data and finite resources, this podcast gives you a rare blend of technical insights and marketing vision to help you, the marketer creates campaigns that truly convert. You'll learn from the people behind the marketing tech - the consumer, the buyer, and the company behind it - hear what's worked for them, how it could work for you, and how to execute on ideas using both creative and data. more

'In science, an N of 1 is virtually meaningless. But in life, you can learn a lot from one person's experience.'Welcome to 'An N of 1' - the podcast that takes you behind the scenes to explore the careers of the applied behavioral scientists making a difference in modern business.Each episode features an in-depth interview with a practicing applied behavioral scientist, as they share their personal journeys, educational backgrounds, and career milestones. Discover how they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems for companies across the globe. Whether you're a student, professional, or just fascinated by the process of shaping human behavior, this podcast offers a unique look into the leaders, strategists, researchers, designers, and experimenters that are doing the work. Tune in to An N of 1 and learn how behavioral change happens at scale. more

The Brain for Business podcast takes the lessons from evidence-based academic research in the brain, behavioural and organisational sciences - neuroscience, psychology, behavioural economics and more - and brings them to life for a business and organisational audience. Over the series we will speak to a range of neuroscientists, psychologists, behavioural economists, researchers and organisational practitioners, and look at some of the key aspects of human behaviour relevant to business and management practice. In so doing, we will seek to understand not just the what but also the how and the why and how it can be done differently Our overall goal? To build a bridge from research into the brain and behavioural sciences to practical, everyday insights and to help leaders at all levels within organisations enhance their effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Join host Kirstin Appelt, Research Director of UBC Decision Insights for Business & Society ( UBC-DIBS ), as she interviews Behavioural Insights enthusiasts and experts from BC and beyond to explore: how BI is being used to tackle societal and planetary challenges, how BI skills are used across sectors, how BI intersects with other fields, how to conduct BI projects, and how BI is advancing with new research. Liner notes: Calling DIBS is recorded and edited on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) , Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) , and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) . Calling DIBS is edited by Rishad Habib, Siobhan Cook, Isabella Jaramillo, Parnian Ashrafi, Kashish Khatri, Ethan Lee, Olin Becker, Yuan Lei, and Kirstin Appelt. Intro and outro music are excerpts from 'resonance' by airtone (2020; http://ccmixter.org/files/airtone/61321 ), licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0). more

Hugh Massie is the Executive Chairman & Founder of DNA Behavior, a Behavioral Solutions Architect, and a Money Energy Pioneer, known for orchestrating high-stakes decisions with clarity and impact. A two-time Titan 100 awardee, Hugh is also a mentor to Boys Without Fathers, an award-winning author, a devoted dad, and a keen golfer—blending personal passion with professional expertise to guide leaders in unlocking potential, navigating complexity, and living with purpose. more

The podcast about behavioural science research and how it is made.

Predicting People is a podcast, all about the applications of behavioural science in the commercial world. In each episode, we invite experts to talk about how behavioural science has been affecting their business, and how they see it being used in the future. more