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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

300 episodes

Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.

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  1. Why Your Marriage Feels Like A Prison Instead Of An Adventure

    · 1 h 47 min

    What does it mean to actually live your life, not just survive it? In this lecture, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson explores the story of Abraham and what it reveals about identity, sacrifice, and the call to adventure. Why do…

  2. Marriage Is An All In Bet

    · 1 h 57 min

    What does it mean to wrestle with God—and can anyone avoid it? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson takes up a question that reaches beyond the divide between believer and atheist. Drawing on ancient stories and his…

  3. Peterson Admits He Got This Wrong

    · 1 h 37 min

    What does a man who spent seventy five years living in his father’s tent have to do with the question you have been avoiding about your own life? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson works through the story of Abraham and…

  4. Follow Whatever Glitters In The Corner

    · 1 h 58 min

    What does a seventy-year-old man who has never left his father's tent have in common with the first murder ever committed? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson works through the story of Cain and Abel and arrives somewhere…

  5. Why You Read Their Eyes First

    · 1 h 59 min

    Why would a grown man pay money to sit in the dark and be terrified, and what does that have to do with the reason the modern world feels like it is coming apart? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson argues that everything…

  6. Why Listening Beats Every Argument

    · 1 h 47 min

    What does a golden rope in a dying man's dream have to do with the person in your life you can no longer reach? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson sets out after three questions that turn out to be the same question,…

  7. What Moses Reveals About Your Life

    · 1 h 50 min

    What if the reason you feel stuck has nothing to do with your circumstances and everything to do with a story you don't know you're telling? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson sets out to answer a single question, what…

  8. What The Story Of Jacob And Esau Teaches About Sibling Rivalry

    · 1 h 56 min

    What does the oldest sibling feud in the Bible have to do with the argument you keep having with the person you love most? In this lecture, delivered improbably in the city of sin, Jordan Peterson takes the story of a…

  9. How To Become Someone People Rely On

    · 1 h 21 min

    What does the way your attention moves across a crowded restaurant have to do with why civilizations collapse? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson opens where you’d least expect a talk about God to begin—with Richard…

  10. What Happens When Good Men Say Nothing

    · 1 h 33 min

    What if the thought that just crossed your mind arrived the same way a prayer is answered? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson opens with a claim that sounds impossible and spends the next ninety minutes making it…

  11. Why Being Nice Is Destroying Your Family

    · 1 h 44 min

    What does a punk rock concert full of sneering nihilists have to do with the oldest question about how to live? In this lecture, the final numbers of a long tour, Jordan Peterson begins somewhere unexpected: a Ramones…

  12. Why Your Resentment Is a Choice

    · 1 h 45 min

    What does a nervous man on a first date in a crowded restaurant have to do with the darkest impulses a human being can harbor? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson takes a scene so ordinary you have lived it a dozen times…

  13. Why You Can’t Get What You Actually Want

    · 1 h 42 min

    What if the self you keep trying to serve isn't actually you at all? In this lecture, the final stop of a 60 city tour, Jordan Peterson begins with an unlikely admission from the world's most famous atheist and follows…

  14. Why Short-Term Pleasure Is Ruining Your Life

    · 1 h 51 min

    What does it mean that every glance you take is a moral act — and that the world you see is literally shaped by what you're aiming at when you look? This lecture builds from a deceptively simple observation about…

  15. What To Do When You've Lost Your Way

    · 1 h 33 min

    We have decided to publish a different article this week titled They’re Not Rape Gangs, the climate piece will be coming out next week. X: https://x.com/jordanbpeterson/status/2079970018914381974?s=46…

  16. What To Do When You Have No Vision For Your Life

    · 1 h 41 min

    What do medieval alchemists, your recurring bad memories, and the reason you can't feel joy have in common? In this lecture, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson traces a single thread from Carl Jung's strangest work to a…

  17. Message from JBP | What You Should Put First in Your Life

    · 1 h 52 min

    Hi everybody. Welcome to the release of the second lecture from my extensive tour archives. We’ve been working together late at night when my symptoms recede enough so that I can finally concentrate to make this…

  18. What to Do When Life Feels Empty

    · 1 h 24 min

    What does a 75-year-old man leaving his father's house for the first time have to do with the darkest question a human being can ask about themselves? In this lecture, Jordan Peterson traces a single obsession — how…

  19. The Problem That Won’t Let You Go

    · 1 h 46 min

    Hi, everybody. I’m pleased to let you know that we’re going to release a lecture a week from my extensive tour archive, beginning this Sunday and then repeating every Sunday after that. This allows me to do something…

  20. 572. Navigating Education, Ideology, and Children | Answer the Call

    · 1 h 00 min

    Dr. Peterson discusses education challenges, praising homeschooling over the flawed K-12 system, exploring new learning models, and stressing critical thinking in a world dominated by low-attention span media…

  21. 571. Master Relationships and Improve Your Dating Life | Answer the Call

    · 55 min

    Dr. Peterson answers caller questions on marriage and family, offering practical advice on how to support your spouse, navigate parenting challenges, overcome the impact of past relationships, and balance multicultural…

  22. 570. How You Should Deal with Stress and Tragedy | Answer the Call

    · 57 min

    Callers share tragedies: cancer, addiction, loss, and more. Dr. Peterson offers profound advice on navigating suffering with faith, family support, and practical strategies for overcoming the darkest moments life…

  23. 569. Family Conflicts, Difficult Children & Overcoming Resentment | Answer The Call

    · 1 h 09 min

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is joined by his daughter Mikhaila Fuller as they address listener questions on having children, understanding women, how to help your wife through motherhood, navigating and avoiding resentment,…

  24. 568. Advice for Dealing with Bullies, Big Tech and Social Media | Answer the Call

    · 56 min

    The views expressed on "Answer The Call" are presented for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes, and are not intended as medical, nutritional, or psychological advice. Viewers are strongly encouraged…

  25. 567. Five Great Moments From Behind the Paywall

    · 1 h 03 min

    Join Dr. Peterson for five standout moments from behind the DW+ paywall: Megyn Kelly reflects on motherhood, IVF, and the need for cultural matchmaking beyond Tinder; Michael Saylor makes the case for Bitcoin as…

  26. 566. The Meaning Of: There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon

    · 47 min · Episode 566

    In Answer the Call, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson returns to his roots, taking real calls from real people facing life’s hardest questions. Joined by his daughter, Mikhaila Fuller, the series transforms personal struggles…

  27. 565. Unlocking the Hidden Power Of Body Language | Vanessa Van Edwards

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 565

    In Answer the Call, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson returns to his roots, taking real calls from real people facing life’s hardest questions. Joined by his daughter, Mikhaila Fuller, the series transforms personal struggles…

  28. 564. The Meaning Of: Hansel & Gretel

    · 58 min · Episode 564

    In this narrative analysis, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson breaks down the Grimm Brothers’ “Hansel and Gretel,” revealing the psychological and symbolic dimensions hidden within the classic tale. From the selfishness of weak…

  29. 563. “Something Non-Human Has Been Here A Long Time” | Dr. Garry Nolan

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 563

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson interviews Stanford professor and prolific biotech entrepreneur Dr. Garry Nolan, covering the cutting-edge of cancer research and atomic-level imaging as well as his work with the U.S. government…

  30. 562. What Do We Actually Know About Autism? | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 562

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with psychologist and autism researcher Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen about the nature of empathy, systemizing, and the neurological basis of autism. This needed conversation explores how humans…

  31. 561. Scott Adams and Jordan Peterson

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 561

    In this deeply personal interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Scott Adams, cartoonist and creator of Dilbert, to explore the unlikely paths that shape a life—from illustrating a nationally syndicated hit…

  32. 560. When Does Masculinity Become Toxic? | David French

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 560

    Sparked by French’s recent New York Times article, “The Democrats’ $20 Million Man Problem,” he and Jordan Peterson discuss the societal failures contributing to male alienation—fatherlessness, loss of purpose,…

  33. 559. How to Stop Europe’s Collapse: What We Can Learn from Germany's Mistakes | Christine Anderson

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 559

    Member of European Parliament Christine Anderson joins Jordan Peterson to explain the cultural, political, and economic unraveling of Germany and the EU. Mass immigration, rising crime, deindustrialization and…

  34. 558. The Meaning Of: Snow White

    · 1 h 27 min · Episode 558

    Dr. Jordan Peterson offers a psychological and cultural analysis of the Grimm Brothers' Snow White, using it as a lens to explore evolutionary biology, female status hierarchies, fertility suppression, and the…

  35. 557. Balancing Pregnancy, Motherhood and Work | Riley Gaines

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 557

    Riley Gaines returns to speak with Dr. Jordan Peterson about marriage, pregnancy, and what it means to pursue both motherhood and mission in a culture that tells women they must choose. Riley shares how her decision to…

  36. Jordan Peterson Live on Tour: There Are Still Dreams Worth Chasing

    · 1 h 06 min · Bonus

    In this live lecture from Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson weaves through biblical narratives and cultural critique—from Tolstoy’s suicidal despair to Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, from Cain’s failed…

  37. 556. How Social Media Is Wrecking Kids' Lives and Stealing Their Childhood | Jonathan Haidt

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 556

    In this urgent conversation, Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson dissect the silent catastrophe facing Gen Z—spiraling anxiety, attention collapse, and social isolation—all amplified by addictive tech. They explore the…

  38. Jordan Peterson Live on Tour: The Hidden Key to a Fulfilling Life

    · 1 h 31 min · Bonus

    In this powerful lecture from the We Who Wrestle With God tour, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson explores why stories aren't just entertainment—but the essential structure through which we perceive reality, aim toward meaning,…

  39. 555. How the Internet Is Breaking Our Brains | Sam Harris

    · 1 h 46 min · Episode 555

    Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris explore the breakdown of institutions in the digital age, and how difficult it’s become to identify what’s true and what’s not. Harris voices deep concern over the role independent media…

  40. 554. What One Billionaire Knows About Outlasting a Dollar Collapse | Michael Saylor

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 554

    In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Michael Saylor explore the evolving relationship between the U.S. government and Bitcoin, Donald Trump’s growing recognition of cryptocurrency as a…

  41. 553. Why Do Smart People Double Down On Bad Ideas? | Dr. Gad Saad

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 553

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and evolutionary psychologist Dr. Gad Saad reunite for a conversation that blends ancient myth, evolutionary theory, and cultural psychology. Together, they dissect cognitive dissonance, the…

  42. 552. The Feminism Debate: Can Women Have It All? | Megyn Kelly

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 552

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and journalist Megyn Kelly dissect the cultural and psychological forces reshaping modern gender dynamics—particularly the rising unhappiness among young women, the suppression of traditional…

  43. 551. An Honest Take on the Looming Energy Crisis | Scott Tinker

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 551

    Is our planet doomed? Probably not, it turns out. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson joins geologist Scott Tinker to dismantle the myth of energy scarcity, exposing the flawed narratives that demonize coal, oil, and natural gas.…

  44. 550. Broken, Blacklisted, and Saved by Comedy | Tyler Fischer

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 550

    Actor and comedian Tyler Fischer joins Dr. Jordan B. Peterson to unpack a wild, raw, and brutally honest life story—from drinking at age ten to getting banned from Gutfeld and blacklisted by Hollywood. They dive deep…

  45. 549. Matt Walsh on Making Movies, the Woke Right, & Winning

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 549

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh—filmmaker, provocateur, and cultural lightning rod. They unpack the making of two viral documentaries, What Is a Woman? and Am I Racist?, and the…

  46. Parental Roles

    · 19 min · Bonus

    Parenting isn’t a theory—it’s a daily test of character. In this first episode, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson meets with real parents navigating the joys and struggles of raising children. From discipline and play to guilt,…

  47. 548. Jordan Peterson Takes Your Call: Advice, Mental Health, Family Dynamics | Mikhaila Fuller

    · 58 min · Episode 548

    Dr. Jordan Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila sit down to tackle raw, unfiltered questions from the audience. This is a deeply honest, sometimes uncomfortable, often inspiring ride through the mess and meaning of…

  48. 547. The Movie Hollywood Didn’t See Coming... | Jocko Willink

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 547

    Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Jocko Willink — decorated Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur — to explore the principles of discipline, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of meaningful…

  49. 546. The West Is Too Weak For Radical Islam | Douglas Murray

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 546

    What really happened on October 7th? What does it reveal about Israel, Hamas, the West—and the future of civilization? In this gripping and deeply disturbing conversation, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with author and…

  50. 545. Reaction to Harvard: Scam? | Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 545

    Dr. Jordan Peterson breaks down what the media has framed as a battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration—but it's much deeper than that. Peterson exposes the ideological decay at the heart of elite…

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