Best-selling author Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives with stories of seeing the world differently.
All available episodes (85 total)
Upcoming episodes (8 new)
Features on some of the fascinating topics from Sideways with Matthew Syed.
How pro wrestling can shed light on the hidden values and harsh consequences of grudges.
Moral quandaries that Matthew tackles in his new miniseries… 'A New Frontier'.
Matthew Syed asks what happens when we shun excellence and embrace mediocrity.
Matthew Syed finds out why our first loves can hold a special place in our hearts.
Do you think you're too nice and could it be holding you back? Matthew Syed investigates.
The incredible story of how ping pong altered China’s place in the world.
How one act of generosity can have profound consequences.
Matthew Syed explores how our desire to explain things can lead to us explaining them away
Matthew Syed investigates how you can use tells, data and empathy to win a game.
Matthew Syed goes inside a wargame to explore the evolution of deterrence.
Matthew Syed looks at how adopting an alter ego can help us all to access confidence.
Exploring the success of Max Martin, the behind-the-scenes genius behind 22 No.1 hits.
Â鶹Éç Ideas on the bank heist that gave rise to the concept known as Stockholm syndrome.