Big Brown Hands

I read a book about a person or an idea and give you something to think about.

Episodes

4 days ago

25 min

A brief summary of some of the highlights from the book regarding the Manson murders and the author, Tom O'Neill's findings.
Interesting book, highly recommend

4 days ago

25 min

Oct 7, 2026

6 min

Robert Cialdini's Rules of Persuasion: Scarcity

Oct 7, 2026

6 min

Oct 5, 2026

12 min

The Sydney Roosters beat the Newcastle Knights to win the 2026 NRL Grand Final

Oct 5, 2026

12 min

Oct 4, 2026

14 min

We assume that if a lot of people are doing it, it's a good idea.

Oct 4, 2026

14 min

Oct 3, 2026

12 min

If you see a pet suffering in a car with the windows up on a hot day, do you smash the window?

Oct 3, 2026

12 min

Oct 2, 2026

16 min


Find common ground
Give sincere compliments
Dress nicely and stay well groomed
Be a cooperative ally

Oct 2, 2026

16 min

Oct 1, 2026

11 min

Reciprocation. When someone does something for you, you feel an obligation to return the favour in kind. 
New structure to the podcast. 
Let me know your thoughts.

Oct 1, 2026

11 min

Aug 26, 2026

1 hr 9 min

Jonah wrote an autobiography called Jonah: My Story. The big fella was articulate, kind hearted, and the first global rugby superstar, putting the sport on the map.
He talks about his troubles with his Dad, Wesley College being his saving grace, early struggles with the All Blacks, and talks about the All Blacks falling sick before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
Have a listen to learn more about the one and only, Jonah Lomu.
 

Aug 26, 2026

1 hr 9 min

Aug 15, 2026

30 min

Dr. Albert Hofmann is the guy who discovered LSD, had the first LSD trip, and the first guy to isolate the active compounds in magic mushrooms and give them their name, Psilocybin and Psilocin.
Part 2.

Aug 15, 2026

30 min

Aug 15, 2026

43 min

Dr. Albert Hofmann is the guy who discovered LSD, had the first LSD trip, and the first guy to isolate the active compounds in magic mushrooms and give them their name, Psilocybin and Psilocin.
Part 1.

Aug 15, 2026

43 min

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