Northwestern University
Mentioned in 37 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major research university frequently cited across podcasts for pioneering work in biomedical sciences, including spinal cord regeneration, cancer drug delivery, NAD metabolism, and dream neuroscience research. The institution is also home to leading scholars in psychology, creativity research, and visual cognition, and maintains a prominent journalism and law school. Podcasters reference Northwestern both for its academic research contributions and as the institutional affiliation of notable faculty experts and alumni in various fields.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Pat McAfee Show · May 19, 2026
PMS 2.0 1556 - Chris Paul, PK Subban, Iman Shumpert, Pete Thamel, Jack Hughes, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“University with emerging women's lacrosse dynasty advancing to Final Four”
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers · May 19, 2026
BILLY EICHNER Planned Family Trips Around Madonna
“Billy's alma mater (graduated 2000); he gave a convocation address to the School of Communications and frequently references his theater program experience”
Morning Brew Daily · May 14, 2026
Billionaires' Boys Trip to China with Trump & Americans Aren’t Talking to Their Neighbors Anymore
“Where James Chilamigras plans to pursue Master of Laws in Taxation after graduating law school at age 18”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 8, 2026
#2496 - Julia Mossbridge
“Tier 1 research institution where Mossbridge completed PhD and postdoc in cognitive neuroscience”
Chiro Hustle · Apr 30, 2026
Why Chiropractic’s Future Is Brighter Than Ever - Dr Shawn Powers DC– Chiro Hustle Podcast 764
“Andrew Huberman's affiliation; mentioned as medical doctor/educator who discovered chiropractic benefits”
Scriptnotes Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
732 - Something Very Bad is Going to Happen
“Boston's alma mater where she first took screenwriting classes and discovered her talent”
The Shotgun Start · Apr 20, 2026
Fitz clips Sheriff Scottie as fans chant USA, Bryson WDs, Rahm wins, and the LIV sinking ship
“Matt Fitzpatrick's alma mater; mentioned regarding crowd hostility despite his educational connection to USA”
Something Was Wrong · Apr 16, 2026
S25 Ep19: Chapter 5: You Are Valued, You Are Loved, and You Are Here for a Reason (FINALE)
“Facing lawsuit over hazing and abuse in football program; head coach Pat Fitzgerald fired following investigation”
Blocks w/ Neal Brennan · Apr 2, 2026
Sarah Sherman
“Sherman attended; discussed as formative educational experience that shaped her comedy trajectory”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 1, 2026
Trump Declares Iran War Almost Finished: Did we Win? Feat. Guest Prof. Jonathan Zimmerman
“Researchers designed modular robots that can function after damage, cited as example of academic research priorities”
Dateline NBC · Mar 19, 2026
Verdict at Kouri Richins' trial. Nurse accused of poisoning friend. Plus, AI at the police station.
“Professor Daniel Linna serves as Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives discussing AI in law enforcement”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Mar 12, 2026
Everything You Need To Know About Caffeine
“Institution where Dr. Marilyn Cornelis conducts research on caffeine genetics and metabolism”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 6, 2026
666. This Is How Progress Happens
“Joel Mokir's primary institutional affiliation where he holds university professor position”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 6, 2026
6-Step Science-Backed Morning Reset (Boost Focus, Lower Stress & Improve Your Mood All Day!)
“Research institution cited for study on light exposure timing and body weight correlation”
The iDesign Lab Podcast | Where Design, Business, and Culture Shape How We Live and Build · Mar 5, 2026
From Braces To Brand: Jackie Morocco’s Journey
“Dental school attended by Dr. Morocco for four years; located in Chicago with professional schools on Gold Coast”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
Dillon Thieneman Could Fill the Chicago Bears' Need at Safety
“School that recruited Dillon Thieneman but he chose to stay at Purdue instead”
From First Principles · Feb 26, 2026
Dream Engineering, the Proton Radius Puzzle, and an ALS Breakthrough (EP. 27)
“Conducted landmark study on dream engineering and targeted memory reactivation in lucid dreamers”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 18, 2026
Colleen Cutcliffe (on the microbiome)
“Colleen Cutcliffe completed postdoctoral research on early detection markers for Wilms tumors (children's kidney cancer)”
BBC Inside Science · Feb 12, 2026
Will there be a city on the moon in ten years?
“Conducted spinal cord regeneration research using organoids and topical treatment with 'dancing molecules' for tissue repair”
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · Feb 12, 2026
CLASSIC: The Mystery of the Kensington Runestone
“Professor George O. Kerm, a philologist at Northwestern, conducted early analysis of the runestone”
FoundMyFitness · Feb 9, 2026
#109 How To Boost NAD Levels To Fight Inflammation, Improve Recovery, and Slow Aging | Dr. Charles Brenner
“Dr. McDermott's institution; conducted peripheral artery disease RCT showing NR benefits on six-minute walk test”
Hidden Brain · Feb 9, 2026
Coming Clean
“Institutional affiliation of psychologist Eli Finkel who studies marriage, relationships, and relationship science”
Ruthless Podcast · Feb 6, 2026
Return of Kamala?
“Referenced as journalism school producing ideologically-driven reporters rather than objective journalists”
Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers · Feb 3, 2026
NAT FAXON Is From Manchester “ON” The Sea
“College attended by both Meyers brothers, contrasted with New York students' attitudes toward the school”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Jan 26, 2026
The Surprising Science of Creativity (with Dr. George Newman)
“Home of researcher Dashun Wang whose hot streak research is cited as key evidence against genius myth”
The Way to College Podcast · Jan 12, 2026
Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
“Jillian Riley's alma mater where she took a modern Southern African history course that inspired her move to South Africa”
Family Secrets · Jan 8, 2026
The Mixed Marriage Project
“Where Dorothy became a law professor and practiced academia”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Dec 29, 2025
Ep 1282 | Autism Isn’t a Superpower — or a Death Sentence: A Story of Tough Love | Leland Vittert
“Vittert attended as a college student where he was blackballed from fraternities and began personal transformation”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
“Current affiliation of Lauren Eskreis-Winkler, researcher on confidence-building through coaching”
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Dec 24, 2025
Presenting: Julia on Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
“Multiple family members attended Northwestern; Charlie played basketball there; Henry and Julia were in MEOW improv troupe”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Dec 23, 2025
Ana Gasteyer
“Ana's alma mater where she studied voice and participated in improv and comedy programs”
You Are Not So Smart · Dec 22, 2025
329 - Point Taken - Steven Franconeri
“Home institution where Dr. Franconeri leads the Visual Thinking Laboratory and where Point Taken was developed”
Call Her Daddy · Dec 17, 2025
Zooey Deschanel: Relationships, RomComs, & the Holiday Season
“University Zooey attended before leaving to pursue acting career opportunities”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Nov 8, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1061 - Nov 8 2025
“Researchers developed improved 5-FU cancer drug delivery using spherical nucleic acid nanoparticles with 20,000x better efficacy”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 11, 2025
#438 — "More From Sam": Israel-Hamas Deal, Qatari Air Force Base, Trump, Charlie Kirk, Ezra Klein, & Rapid Fire Questions
“Recipient of Qatari funding as part of broader strategy to influence American academic institutions”
Fiasco · Sep 8, 2025
Benghazi: Episode 2 - We Will Stay Here
“Hosted Hamis Gaddafi in a leadership class taught by Deepak Chopra in February 2011”
We're Out of Time · Aug 5, 2025
Dr Fong's Mind-Blowing Technique for Making Patients Feel Comfortable
“Dr. Fong attended medical school at Northwestern in the mid-1990s where he first learned addiction is a brain disease”