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What's your name? You might think you know the answer, but in this episode of Sideways, Matthew Syed discovers the answer could be more complicated than you first assume. Show more
29 minutes
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An ex-child star, a university student and a radio presenter let maths back into their lives. Matthew Syed explores the surprising impacts. Show more
29 minutes
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They say practice makes perfect, but is perfection really what we should be aiming for? Matthew Syed asks what happens when we embrace mediocrity instead. Show more
29 minutes
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Rick Shenkman, a bright student and fervent supporter of President Richard Nixon, finds himself grappling with cognitive dissonance as the Watergate scandal unfolds. Show more
29 minutes
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A 48-hour fight for survival on a mountainside in a snowstorm. Matthew Syed examines the fascinating area of study called Lost Person Behaviour, which informs search and rescue. Show more
29 minutes
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What drives people to reunite with long lost friends? Why do we make friends in the first place? Matthew Syed explores the psychology and life-long influence friends have on us. Show more
29 minutes
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Examining the strange spread of illness through social networks, Matthew Syed explores how our desire to explain things can lead to us explaining them away. Show more
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Matthew Syed tells the story of an extraordinary partnership between Dr William Key and his super smart horse 'Beautiful' Jim Key, who was trained with kindness and patience. Show more
29 minutes
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When talking about family, we hear that phrase 'it takes a village to raise a child' all the time. Matthew Syed explores what it might look like to truly take it to heart. Show more
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In 2113, a riddle will be solved under the Eiffel Tower. Matthew Syed tells the story of a video game puzzle that’s yet to be solved, as he considers the role of legacy. Show more
30 minutes
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Matthew Syed tells the story of a landmark sexual harassment case to discover how finding the right words can help us tackle big wrongs. Show more
30 minutes
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Matthew Syed explores how the effects of one seemingly small act of generosity can ripple outwards, creating a larger tapestry of consequences. Show more
29 minutes
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Matthew Syed studies young brilliant minds to understand whether we really reach our peak when we’re young. Show more
29 minutes
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Ben receives a message asking for financial assistance. He assumes it’s a scam but decides to find out about the person who sent it. And a leap of trust alters their lives. Show more
29 minutes
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Matthew Syed explores the powerful connection between musician and instrument, and what happens when that relationship is ripped apart by pain. Show more
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Matthew Syed delves into the world of food to examine how our dislikes are formed, and how they change over the course of a lifetime, allowing us to find greater joy in food. Show more
29 minutes
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Matthew Syed dives into the murky world of rewards, in a story involving a lost wedding ring, an employee of the month...and yoghurt. Show more
29 minutes
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Matthew Syed explores how our accents are shaped and what happens when they change. Show more
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Matthew Syed explores why we tell stories about ourselves and interrogates a story he's been telling for years, which he's been getting a bit wrong. Show more
29 minutes
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Former Olympic table tennis player Matthew Syed tells a history of modern China through its most enduring sport, starting with the tragedy of China's first champion, Rong Guotuan. Show more
