The James Kennedy Podcast

Dr. Joseph Jebelli is a British neuroscientist and author known for his work on Alzheimer’s disease, human brain evolution, and the importance of cognitive rest. He earned his PhD in neuroscience from University College London and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Washington, Seattle. Here we chat about his book, The Brain at Rest and the long list of benefits to our memory, brain health, brain size, mental heath and physical health that we gain by simply resting our brains more often. Joseph explains what 'rest' in this sense means and how often we need it and he also warns of the detrimental effects that an over-worked, un-rested brain can have on our health, wellbeing and longevity. A fascinating and important conversation. Joseph can be found at:https://drjosephjebelli.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at: https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficialJoin the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b

Robben Ford is a legendary Blues, Jazz and Rock guitarist, considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of the 20th century. Throughout his 50 year career he has played with Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Kiss alongside his own groups and solo work. We chat about Robben's incredible career and he shares wisdom on life, musicianship, staying inspired, the music industry, spirituality and his new album 'Two Shades of Blue'. Robben can be found at:www.robbenford.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at: https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficialJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Paul Gilbert is widely considered to be one of the best guitarists of all time. He found global success in the bands Mr Big and Racer X and has released or featured on countless recordings since. We chat about his latest solo album, 'WROC', how he stays inspired and challenged, his thoughts on the music industry, advice for young musicians, his desert island guitar pedals and why you should always be careful when accepting gifts from him. WROC is out on February 27th 2026 and Paul can be followed at: www.instagram.com/paulgilbert_officialSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : ‪‪‪‪‪www.youtube.com/@jameskennedystuffJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

George Bell is a writer, co-founder of the popular online community for men's issues 'JACK' and the author of a brand new book, 'BE A MAN ABOUT IT - BUILDING A HEALTHIER IDEA OF MASCULINITY'. We chat about Georges personal journey with mental health, therapy and treatment and we discuss issues around modern masculinity, men's mental health and some possible paths forward. George can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/georgeybellSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : ‪‪‪‪https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedystuffJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Professor Mark Galeotti is a historian, lecturer, a prolific writer and one of the worlds leading experts on Russia, security and organised crime. We chat about his latest book, 'Homo Criminalis - How Crime Organises Our World' and Mark explains how organised crime runs through our everyday life, our political systems, our economy and may even have been the foundation to our governments and monarchies. Along the way we discuss money laundering, social media, geopolitics, Putin, Venezuela, Trump, Brexit and lots more. Mark can be found at: https://inmoscowsshadows.wordpress.comSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : ‪‪‪https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedystuffJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Dr Susan Hawley is an anti-corruption expert who has researched and campaigned against the UK's role in facilitating global corruption for over 20 years. Working formerly at Corruption Watch, she is now the Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption. Here she explains the different ways that corruption affects our governments, why it's gotten worse, what we can do about it and more. Spotlight on Corruption can be found at:www.spotlightcorruption.orgSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : ‪https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedystuffJoin the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Lewis Nielsen is the anti-fascist officer at the UK Stand Up To Racism campaign. We chat about the upcoming 'We Demand Change' summit in London this March 29th featuring Jeremy Corbyn, Owen Jones, Yanis Varoufakis, Andrew Feinstein and many others. We also discuss the rise of the Far Right, inequality and how we can build a new mass movement of resistance. Stand Up To Racism are at:https://standuptoracism.org.ukThe 'We Demand Change' summit is at:https://wedemandchange.ukSupport the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Cz7SfBAwZaCLN54GAMXX3Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe

Toby Sebastian is a singer-songwriter and actor known for his roles in Game of Thrones, the Music of Silence, Trading Paint and Perfect Match. Here we chat about his brand new album, 'Eyes Light Up', being an independent artist, the music industry, Hollywood, songwriting and what's next. Toby can be followed at : www.instagram.com/tobysebastian1Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyukMore about me at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/jameskennedyukAnd check out my music page at : https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Cz7SfBAwZaCLN54GAMXX3Join the Secret Society at : http://www.jameskennedystuff.com/tribe