University of Chicago
Mentioned in 47 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
This prestigious research institution is frequently referenced across podcasts for its prominent faculty and research contributions spanning mathematics, behavioral economics, paleontology, evolutionary biology, and medical science. Podcasters discuss the university in connection with notable scholars like Richard Thaler (behavioral economics), Steve Levitt (economics), David Brooks (character development), and Michelle Obama (community relations), as well as groundbreaking research in areas such as fluid dynamics, quantum computing partnerships, and longitudinal health studies. The university's historical significance in academic research and discrimination-free hiring practices also features in podcast discussions about institutional leadership and economic theory.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Huberman Lab · May 18, 2026
How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley
“Dr. Nick Epley's institutional affiliation; where he conducts behavioral science research on social connection”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · May 18, 2026
Start Where You Are: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol to Feel Stronger & Look Younger in Weeks
“Dr. Wright earned her medical degree from this institution”
Stuff You Should Know · May 12, 2026
Humanists, the Happy Heathens
“Site where modern humanism gained momentum in 1927 through Humanist Fellowship and New Humanist magazine founded by students and professors”
The Joe Rogan Experience · May 8, 2026
#2496 - Julia Mossbridge
“Where Mossbridge's father conducted theoretical physics dissertation research on electron layers on the moon”
Freakonomics Radio · May 6, 2026
Was Adam Smith Really a Right-Winger? (Update)
“Economics department shaped modern interpretation of Adam Smith through Friedman, Stigler, and others who cherry-picked his ideas”
How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 29, 2026
E358: The Woman Behind the World's Top GP Brands | Jen Prosek
“Professor Steve Kaplan's institution; referenced for research on PE firm differentiation evolution from 1990s to 2000s”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 23, 2026
America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks
“Brooks' alma mater where he received education in moral traditions and humanistic philosophy”
Boring History for Sleep · Apr 15, 2026
The Hidden Secrets of the Rockefeller Family: Quieter Than Power 💰 | Boring History for Sleep
“Major research institution funded by Rockefeller philanthropy; became model for institution-building strategy”
Freakonomics Radio · Apr 10, 2026
670. Beeconomics 101
“Training institution for economist Wally Thurman, noted for rigorous economic analysis of market failures”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Apr 7, 2026
The Missing Piece in Longevity: The Top Gerontologist on Aging, Joy, and the Science of Thriving
“Dr. Burnight recently began teaching faculty position focused on people 50 and better”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
She Ain't Muzzleable
“Research cited showing healthcare as largest source of job creation in U.S. last year as other industries cooled”
MIT Technology Review Narrated · Apr 1, 2026
Can quantum computers now solve health care problems? We’ll soon find out.
“Collaborator with Inflection on quantum algorithm for mining cancer genome atlas data to identify cancer signatures.”
Hidden Brain · Mar 30, 2026
When It's Okay to Lie
“Emma Levine, the primary expert, is a psychologist at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 27, 2026
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?
“Where Bapu Jena earned his PhD in economics under Steve Levitt”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Mar 19, 2026
Practical Tips For Practicing Gratitude That Could Change Your Life
“Affiliated with researcher Nick Epley, who studies undersociality and social connection patterns”
Freakonomics Radio · Feb 20, 2026
664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?
“Home of Market Shaping Accelerator co-director; Steve Levitt is professor emeritus there”
Empire: World History · Feb 19, 2026
335. Bronze Age Apocalypse: Solving The Mystery of The Collapse (Ep 4)
“Conducted excavations at Megiddo in the 1920s-1930s; Eric Cline published analysis of these excavations”
The Quanta Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
Mathematicians Want To Make Fluid Equations Glitch Out
“Jiajie Chen, who helped rigorously prove the 2013 blow-up discovery, is now at this university”
3 Takeaways™ · Feb 10, 2026
The Winner’s Curse: Why “Winning” Often Means You Just Lost with Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler (#288)
“Richard Thaler is a professor at this institution where he conducts behavioral economics research.”
In Defense of Plants Podcast · Feb 8, 2026
Ep. 564 - Leaf Fossils from a Hot House Climate
“Dr. Carano's undergraduate institution known for invertebrate paleontology program”
Just the Zoo of Us · Feb 5, 2026
322: The Bird Hall w/ Shannon Hackett & John Bates!
“John Bates and Shannon Hackett serve as affiliated faculty with Committee on Evolutionary Biology, advising graduate students”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 5, 2026
136. Dr. Goodenowe: Plasmalogens and the Hidden Science of Longevity
“Collaborated on large longitudinal plasmalogen study with stored blood samples enabling predictive analysis of dementia risk”
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Feb 4, 2026
The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
“Institution where Richard Thaler is a professor and conducts behavioral economics research”
Habits and Hustle · Feb 3, 2026
Episode 525: Dr. Vonda Wright: Fitness Over 40 and the Strength Habits That Prevent Physical Decline
“Medical school Dr. Wright attended, ranked in top 10 medical schools at the time”
So True with Caleb Hearon · Jan 29, 2026
Ontonio Kareem Lived a Double Life
“Graduate school where Antonio studied neuroscience and psychology before switching to counseling”
Call Her Daddy · Jan 21, 2026
Michelle Obama: We Still Go High
“Michelle Obama worked as vice president for community relations at the university's hospitals”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Jan 21, 2026
Paleohistology (WHY TEETH EXIST) with Yara Haridy
“Dr. Heridi's current postdoctoral research institution where she conducts paleohistological studies and synchrotron imaging work”
The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Jan 19, 2026
Why Chasing Success Can Leave You Feeling Stuck (with David Brooks)
“Where David Brooks teaches classes on character development and retirement planning; home to researchers Nick Epley and Dan McAdams”
After the Fact · Jan 16, 2026
What's the Deal With State Budgets This Year?
“Justin Marlowe from the university co-hosts the Public Money podcast with Liz Farmer discussing state fiscal policy.”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Jan 15, 2026
The Winner’s Curse: Why Smart People Lose Their Way | Alex Imas – EP 716
“Alex Imas's current institutional affiliation where he conducts behavioral economics research”
Nature Podcast · Jan 14, 2026
AI can turbocharge scientists' careers — but limit their scope
Family Secrets · Jan 8, 2026
The Mixed Marriage Project
“Where Dorothy's father was a graduate student conducting early interracial marriage research in 1937”
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
“Affiliation of Ayelet Fishbach, researcher on enjoyment vs. efficiency in goal pursuit”
Capitalisn't · Dec 18, 2025
How Capitalism Became Global ft. Sven Beckert
“Mentioned as example of competitive market reducing discrimination by hiring Jewish faculty when East Coast universities discriminated”
unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Dec 18, 2025
Orgasm After Menopause: Vibrators, Testosterone & Solutions with Dr. Lauren Streicher (Pt. 2)
“Mentioned as having a well-recognized sexual medicine center focused on post-cancer sexual function”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Dec 15, 2025
James Tour: Super Humans, Genetic Engineering, Cloning, Lies of Evolution, and What Really Is Life?
“Current institution of Jack Szostak, origin-of-life researcher previously at Harvard”
Something You Should Know · Dec 13, 2025
How to Truly Know People & The Science Behind the Human/Dog Bond-SYSK Choice
“Psychologist Nick Epley conducted experiment on commuter trains about social connection benefits”
Smart Talks with IBM · Nov 18, 2025
Unlocking Our Quantum Future
“Partner institution displaying IBM quantum computer replica at O'Hare airport terminal”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Nov 10, 2025
335 | Andrew Jaffe on Models, Probability, and the Universe
“Institution where Tom Loredo pioneered Bayesian analysis methods in cosmology”
Hidden Brain · Nov 3, 2025
How Nature Heals Us
“Mark Berman's institutional affiliation; campus features gothic architecture mimicking natural patterns studied in research”
Capitalisn't · Oct 30, 2025
Nobel Economist Reveals Why Economic Models Keep Failing Us, ft. Richard Thaler
“Host institution for the Stigler Center and academic home of the Capitalisn't podcast where this live episode was recorded”
Hidden Brain · Oct 27, 2025
Reframing the Battle of Wills
“Where sociologist Harold Pollack conducted homicide research examining impulse control and escalation”
TED Radio Hour · Oct 17, 2025
The art of choosing what to do
“Employer of Ayelet Fishtbach, professor of behavioral science and marketing studying motivation science”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Aug 23, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1050 - Aug 23 2025
“Co-conducted National Poll on Healthy Aging with University of Michigan”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jul 7, 2025
AMA | July 2025
“Where Carroll was faculty when Simon Dedeo was a postdoc doing cosmology before moving to complexity research”
Chief Change Officer · Jun 13, 2025
#412 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part Two
“Mentioned as educational institution for a scientist from China who later practiced medicine in the United States”
Chief Change Officer · Jun 13, 2025
#411 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part One
“Bayer has worked with researchers there; featured example of a PhD student transitioning to life sciences industry.”