University of Pennsylvania
Mentioned in 40 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An Ivy League research institution frequently referenced across podcasts for its prominent faculty and groundbreaking research in fields including positive psychology (Martin Seligman), artificial intelligence and work innovation (Ethan Mollick), grit and success prediction (Angela Duckworth), and medical breakthroughs such as CAR-T cell therapy and CRISPR gene editing. The university also serves as an alma mater for notable podcast guests and subjects across entertainment, business, and academia, and hosts public intellectual discourse on contemporary issues including campus free speech and anti-Semitism policies.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Good Life Project · May 14, 2026
The 5 Types of Overthinking and How to Turn Each One Off | Emiliya Zhivotovskaya [Best of]
“Where Emiliya Zhivotovskaya completed her master's degree in applied positive psychology”
🎙️ Science News Daily | Peer Review'd · May 13, 2026
🔬 NASA's Daring Mars Flyby, Zombie Cancer Cells Destroyed & The Cosmic Map That Changes Everything
“Developed mollifier layers AI technique for solving inverse problems across multiple disciplines”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 8, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
“Co-authored major study on effectiveness of cell phone bans in schools with Stanford, Duke, and Michigan”
Intelligent Design the Future · May 7, 2026
How Changing Your Mind Can Physically Alter Your Brain
“Institution where Andrew Newberg conducted gratitude research showing 22% hippocampus enlargement”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · May 7, 2026
The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult
“Institution where Casley Killam conducted research in positive psychology”
The Glenn Beck Program · Apr 25, 2026
Spiritual Firestorm: How the First Great Awakening Rewired America | The American Story | Ep 3
“Benjamin Franklin built an auditorium for George Whitefield in Philadelphia that became the first building of the university”
9to5Mac Daily · Apr 23, 2026
John Ternus’s journey to Apple CEO
“Ternus's alma mater where he earned degrees in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics (1993-1997)”
Conversations with Tyler · Apr 15, 2026
Kim Bowes on the Economic Lives of Rome's Ninety Percent
“Employer of guest Kim Bowes, archaeologist specializing in Roman economic and social history”
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 9, 2026
Listener Questions #35: Genetics (featuring Dr. Benjamin de Bivort)
“Research institution where super forecasting studies were conducted by Phil Tetlock and Barbara Mellors”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 8, 2026
Are humans losing the ability to think for themselves?
“Wharton School of Business conducted the cognitive surrender research study on AI decision-making”
Adam Carolla Show · Apr 8, 2026
From Wall Street to Stand-Up: Arynne Wexler on Comedy & Why More Liberals are Turning Right
“Wharton School where Wexler studied business and finance; discussed as Ivy League institution with notable alumni”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 1, 2026
Trump Declares Iran War Almost Finished: Did we Win? Feat. Guest Prof. Jonathan Zimmerman
“Hosting April 10th debate between Crowder and Professor Zimmerman on free speech and campus politics”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 23, 2026
#1075 - Roy Baumeister - Why Men Are At The Top Of Society (and the bottom)
“Mentioned as institution where Carrie Clark conducted research on adversarial collaborations between researchers”
Huberman Lab · Mar 9, 2026
Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson
“Institution where first pediatric CAR-T cell treatment was performed on Emily Whitehead in 2012”
Escaping the Drift with John Gafford · Feb 24, 2026
How a 25-Year Wall Street Career Led to a Massive Performance Breakthrough (Evan Marks)
“Ivy League school where Evan and his twin brother were recruited to play lacrosse; gateway to Wall Street career”
Freakonomics Radio · Feb 20, 2026
664. Are Thousands of Medical Cures Hiding in Plain Sight?
“Institution where David Fagenbaum is physician scientist; his lab discovered 14 repurposed drugs saving over 1,000 lives”
America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 20, 2026
IRAN WAR WATCH: 10 Day Countdown To US-IRAN WAR | America First Ep. 1644
“Included in Education Department enforcement actions related to anti-Semitism and campus protest policies”
Call Her Daddy · Feb 13, 2026
Elizabeth Banks: How Do I Know If He’s My Soulmate? (FBF)
“Elizabeth Banks attended UPenn on scholarship and grants, working throughout college to support herself”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track
“Home institution of Dr. Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology and 'What Went Well' research”
The Girlfriends: Untouchable - Season 4 · Feb 9, 2026
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E13: Silvia Climbs to the Top of the World
“Sylvia attended on scholarship to escape Peru's political turmoil and fund her education while supporting family”
BBC Inside Science · Feb 5, 2026
Where do forever chemicals come from?
“Developed 0.3mm programmable autonomous micro-robots for potential medical drug delivery applications”
Science Friday · Jan 21, 2026
Looking Beyond Statins For New Ways To Lower Cholesterol
“Kieran Musenuru conducts CRISPR gene-editing research for cholesterol management in his laboratory”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Jan 20, 2026
EPI 235: BIG GOALS - The Science Of Setting Them, Achieving Them, And Creating Your Best Life. With 9X Best Selling Author Caroline Adams Miller
“Where Caroline earned master's degree in applied positive psychology and first encountered Locke and Latham's Goal Setting Theory”
Science Friday · Jan 19, 2026
What’s Happening On The Slippery Surface Of Ice?
“Home institution of Dr. Robert Karpick, John Henry Town Professor studying tribology and ice friction”
Wow in the World · Jan 17, 2026
WeWow on the Weekend
“Conducted research study on omega-3s and children's cognitive performance with 541 kids aged 9-11 in China”
Family Secrets · Jan 8, 2026
The Mixed Marriage Project
“Where Dorothy accepted a professorship in 2012 and began archival research on her father's work”
The Economics of Everyday Things · Jan 5, 2026
2. Girl Scout Cookies
“Institution where top Girl Scout cookie seller Katie Francis studies communications”
Practical AI · Dec 10, 2025
The AI engineer skills gap
Your Undivided Attention · Dec 4, 2025
AI and the Future of Work: What You Need to Know
“Institution housing Ethan Mollick's research on AI impact on work and innovation”
The Psychology Podcast · Dec 4, 2025
End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul
“Host institution where Scott Barry Kaufman was based when starting the podcast in 2014”
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka · Nov 27, 2025
222. How Daily Gratitude Lowers Stress, Anxiety and Depression (Science-Backed)
“Conducted research review of 44 studies on gratitude and life satisfaction, finding consistent patterns of increased satisfaction”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Nov 24, 2025
5 Steps Toward a More Grateful Life
“Home institution of Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology field and gratitude research pioneer”
The Ryan Leak Podcast · Nov 10, 2025
When Phenomenal Skill Meets Phenomenal Will
“Institution where Angela Duckworth conducted research on grit as a predictor of success, outperforming talent and IQ”
Girls Gone Bible · Oct 31, 2025
Fix Your Mind w/Drs Les & Leslie Parrot
“Martin Seligman's institutional affiliation; conducted learned helplessness research”
The Way to College Podcast · Sep 22, 2025
Redefining the College Tour with Quadzio on The Way to College Podcast
“Jack Goldstein's current institution; serves as primary case study for Quadzio's value proposition and ambassador recruitment”
Hidden Brain · Sep 15, 2025
It's Not My Fault!
“Emily Falk is a psychologist and neuroscientist at Penn studying defensiveness and resistance to change”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Sep 13, 2025
The Skeptics Guide #1053 - Sep 13 2025
“Research team (Reinhart, Miskin) developing artificial spacetime light field control for microscopic robots”
Hidden Brain · Sep 8, 2025
Winning the Battle Against Yourself
“Emily Falk is a psychologist and neuroscientist at Penn studying how we make choices and initiate change”
Radiolab · Aug 22, 2025
The Medical Matchmaking Machine
“Institution where Dr. Fagenbaum is a professor and leads research on drug repurposing”
The Way to College Podcast · Aug 18, 2025
Daniel Santos: Breaking Down the College Admissions Journey on The Way to College Podcast
“Referenced as top school from which Preparatory recruits former admissions officers for committee reviews”