Modern Wisdom
Chris Williamson interviews scientists, philosophers, and experts on topics spanning psychology, fitness, relationships, and philosophy.
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Episodes with AI Summaries (92)
Her Mom Blacked Out at 80 MPH—She Had Seconds to Save Them Both
Apr 24, 2026child heroismemergency responsediabetic emergency
19 Minutes Of Barbra Streisand Doing Barbra Streisand Things
Apr 24, 2026barbra streisandcelebrity interviewsperforming arts
Lindsay Lohan | Full Episode
Apr 24, 2026talk showcelebrity interviewback injury recovery
3 Times Jennifer Garner Broke Every Hollywood Stereotype
Apr 23, 2026jennifer garnercelebrity interviewmotherhood
Niall Horan Trades 'Slow Hands' for 'Hot Hands'
Apr 23, 2026celebrity culturegame showmobile app
Robin Williams | Full Episode
Apr 23, 2026comedystand-up comedylower back pain
Ellen and Sandra Bullock’s Fued Explained
Apr 22, 2026celebrity interviewstalk showphysical comedy
Nicki Minaj Reacts to Ellen’s ‘Anaconda’ in Real Time
Apr 14, 2026music videocelebrity interviewviral content
1 Hour of the Funniest Kid Inventors You’ll Ever See
Apr 13, 2026child inventorscreativityproblem-solving
Neil Patrick Harris | Full Episode
Apr 13, 2026entertainmentcelebrity interviewscomedy
Gang Member Turned Judge: Judge Mathis’ Story
Apr 13, 2026gang membershipjuvenile justicesocial justice
'DWTS' Heather Mills and Jonathan Roberts on 'Ellen'
Apr 12, 2026dancing with the starsamputee challengescharity fundraising
Sharon Stone Wows Ellen with Her Answer About Dating
Apr 12, 2026philanthropycelebrity lifeparenting
Bachelor Dr. Andy Baldwin (2007)
Apr 12, 2026reality tvdating showsrelationships
Spot What’s Wrong in These Photos
Apr 11, 2026comedyvisual gagspuns
Luke Wilson’s Latest Movie Is Too Scary
Apr 11, 2026horror filmfilm productionacting
Jacob Elordi Strips Naked for 'Euphoria'
Apr 11, 2026on-screen nudityacting industryeuphoria (tv series)
Jonathan Rhys, Dana Carvey | Full Episode
Apr 10, 2026talk showcelebrity interviewscomedy
Melissa Etheridge Being As Real As Her Songs for 16 Minutes
Apr 10, 2026melissa etheridgemusic careerparenting
Jeff Foxworthy Plays “Are You Smarter Than An Ellen Audience Member?”
Apr 10, 2026game showscomedymemory
BTS Making Fans Go Crazy for 12 Minutes
Apr 9, 2026k-popbtsmusic industry
He Invented a Beer Launcher… and It Works
Apr 9, 2026inventionsgadgetsdiy projects
Minnie Driver, Heather Mills | Full Episode
Apr 9, 2026celebrity interviewstalk show segmentsirish travelers
Jennifer Aniston Gets Real About Divorce and 'Friends' Ending
Apr 9, 2026divorcetherapycareer transition
Luke Wilson | Full Episode
Apr 8, 2026comedycelebrity interviewspersonal anecdotes
5 Times Kids Made Ellen Laugh So Hard She Cried
Apr 8, 2026child prodigieskids' talentsinventions
Kurt Russell’s First Visit to ‘Ellen’
Apr 8, 2026kurt russellgoldie hawnfamily life
P!NK Talks Marriage and Her NSFW Outfit
Apr 7, 2026celebrity interviewfitness routinerelationships
5 Times Eddie Murphy Made an Interview Feel Like Stand-Up
Apr 7, 2026eddie murphycomedianstand-up comedy
Jeff Foxworthy | Full Episode
Apr 7, 2026talk show entertainmentcomedycelebrity interviews
'Entourage' Is Based on Mark Wahlberg??
Apr 6, 2026entourage (tv show)celebrity culturehollywood
P!NK, Kirt Russell | Full Episode
Apr 6, 2026american idolcelebrity interviewskurt russell
Lauren Conrad Explains 'The Hills'
Apr 3, 2026reality televisionthe hills (tv show)lauren conrad
He Missed Twice 🤣
Apr 3, 2026ellen degenerescomedyentertainment
The 4-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Who Inspired Everyone
Apr 3, 2026childhood cancerretinoblastomapediatric health
2 Hours of Powerful Cancer Survivor Stories
Apr 2, 2026cancer survivalchildhood cancerbreast cancer
Howie Mandel Scares People in the Bathroom
Apr 2, 2026howie mandelgermscomedy
This Prank Fell Flat.. Literally 😂
Apr 2, 2026prankspodcast bloopersbehind-the-scenes
Leah Remini | Full Episode
Apr 2, 2026celebrity interviewstalk show entertainmentamerican idol
Tim McGraw Gushes Over Faith Hill
Apr 2, 2026country musicfamily liferelationships
5 Times Ellen Pranks Went Terribly Wrong
Apr 1, 2026prankscelebrity encountersmedia awareness
9 Times Ellen Made Her Producer the Victim of a Prank
Apr 1, 2026prankstalk show comedycelebrity interviews
Dakota Johnson's Most Memorable 'Ellen' Moments
Apr 1, 2026hollywood familiescelebrity interviewsfifty shades of gray
Hilary Duff, Billy Ray Cyrus | Full Episode
Apr 1, 2026celebrity interviewstalk show comedyproduct invention
Leah Remini Spills on Tom and Katie’s Wedding
Mar 31, 2026celebrity weddingsrome travelprivate jet travel
She Discovered a New Element 😮
Mar 31, 2026elementscarbonscientific discovery
Every YouTuber Who Ever Went on 'Ellen'
Mar 31, 2026youtube content creationsocial media influencecyberbullying
Ice Cube Loves ‘Are We Done Yet?'
Mar 31, 2026ice cubeare we done yet? (movie)boys in the hood (movie)
Tim McGraw, Ice Cube | Full Episode
Mar 31, 2026hip-hopcountry musicfilm industry
Amy Poehler, Richard Gere | Full Episode
Mar 31, 2026celebrity interviewstalk show comedytheme park experiences
No One Self-Roasts Like Amy Schumer
Mar 30, 2026self-deprecating humorcomedic observationsbody image
20 Minutes of Reese Witherspoon Being Absolutely Adorable
Mar 30, 2026southern hospitalitycelebrity anecdotescrockpot cooking
911 Really Had to Pull Up 😂
Mar 30, 2026personal anecdotecomedymisunderstanding
Hilary Duff Debuts Her New Album
Mar 30, 2026celebrity interviewsmusic albumbreakups
He Isn’t Shy About What He Doesn’t Like 😳
Mar 29, 2026ellen degenerescelebrityentertainment
Michael B. Jordan's Most Rebellious Moment
Mar 28, 2026teenage rebellionstreet racingcars
When Your Haunted House Goes Too Hard 😰
Mar 28, 2026haunted housescomedyentertainment
Terrance Howard Talks “Pride”
Mar 28, 2026"pride" movieterrance howardjim ellis
Jennifer Lopez | Full Episode
Mar 28, 2026celebrity interviewslive variety showbeauty tips
Miley Cyrus Addresses the Tongue 😛
Mar 27, 2026miley cyruscelebrity lifepublic image
4 Stories That Prove We Don't Deserve Dogs
Mar 27, 2026dog rescueprison rehabilitationanimal fostering
Howie Mandel Immediately Spots a Stain
Mar 26, 2026comedyhowie mandelocd
20 Minutes of Lady Gaga Losing All Fashion Limits
Mar 26, 2026performance artfashion as activismlgbtq+ rights
This Bieber & Usher Moment Is Pure Vintage
Mar 26, 2026talent discoverymusic industrypop music
Kym Douglas Exposes Hollywood Beauty Secrets
Mar 26, 2026beauty hackssweat controlskin hydration
This Bieber & Usher Moment Is Pure Vintage
Mar 26, 2026music industrytalent discoveryr&b
Remembering the Original Harry Potter Cast, Always
Mar 25, 2026acting careerharry potterfilm industry
Jennifer Lopez Says She's Happy
Mar 25, 2026musicrelationshipsamerican idol
Joey Fatone Proves He’s *NSYNC’s Best Dancer
Mar 25, 2026dancingboy bandstv shows
6 Guests Who Turned One Appearance Into Their Own Talk Show
Mar 25, 2026talk showstelevisioncelebrity life
The Original 'Harry Potter' Cast on Bringing the Book to Life 🪄
Mar 25, 2026harry potterfilmmakingchildhood fame
Miley Reminds Everyone She Can Still Dance
Mar 25, 2026miley cyrushannah montanadance
Justin Timberlake Walks Off Set Mid Show😳
Mar 25, 2026celebrity newsjustin timberlaketalk shows
Howie Mandel, Joey Fatone | Full Episodes
Mar 24, 2026theme parksuniversal orlando resortcomedy
Miley Cyrus Closing the Hannah Montana Chapter in Real Time
Mar 24, 2026miley cyrushannah montanacareer transition
This was Vintage Dylan and Cole Sprouse 🫶🫶
Mar 24, 2026twin dynamiccelebrity interviewsibling relationships
Joely Fisher Talks Motherhood and Life After Baby
Mar 24, 2026motherhoodchildbirthhome birth
Ryan Gosling Moments That are Out of This World
Mar 24, 2026celebrity interviewscomedysocial anxiety
Bathroom Scares with Ellen & Adam Levine
Mar 23, 2026comedycelebritiesentertainment
Mark Wahlberg’s Bathroom Incident in Ellen's Dressing Room
Mar 23, 2026acting careerpersonal transformationfamily influence
The Hilarious Will Ferrell on "Ellen"
Mar 23, 2026comedycelebrity interviewsfilm acting
35 Minutes of Lauren Graham Talking About Everything
Mar 23, 2026celebrity anecdotestalk show interviewscomedic timing
Will Ferrell, Elliott Yamin | Full Episode
Mar 23, 2026comedycelebrity interviewamerican idol
Ellen Visits Celebrity Homes 🏠
Mar 22, 2026celebrity homesbeverly hillscomedy
Jeff Goldblum Opens Up About “Raines”
Mar 22, 2026jeff goldblumactingtelevision
When Two Kid Presidential Experts Finally Meet
Mar 22, 2026childhood expertsus presidentsjimmy carter
Will Ferrell Has 60 Seconds to Make Every Audience Member Laugh
Mar 22, 2026comedyimprovwill ferrell
Rainn Wilson Talks “The Office,” Working Out, and "The Last Mimzy"
Mar 21, 2026rainn wilsonthe office (tv show)saturday night live
Kid Rapper Bentley — Then and Now
Mar 21, 2026child performersthe ellen degeneres showrap music
Watch This Before Having Kids
Mar 21, 2026parentingfamily planningentertainment
The Funniest Kids Moments on 'The Ellen Show'
Mar 20, 2026childhoodcomedytalk shows
Melissa McCarthy Owns Dog Horses 🐕
Mar 20, 2026pet ownershipgolden retrieversdog behavior
8 more episodes — summaries coming soon
Ryan Gosling’s First-Ever Talk Show AppearanceComing soon
20 Minutes of Guests Who Changed the World (Earth Day Edition)Coming soon
Michelle Pfeiffer, Adam Brody | Full EpisodeComing soon
When the Butt Exercise Steals the ShowComing soon
Simon Cowell | Full EpisodeComing soon
3 Wildest Things Rihanna Said To EllenComing soon
Larry King | Full EpisodeComing soon
Too-Hot-for-TV: Demi Lovato Plays 5 Second RuleComing soon