Past Episodes
Feb. 6, 2025
The Insanity Hoax – Debunking the Mad Genius Myth
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we dive into Judith Schlesinger’s book The Insanity Hoax: Dispelling the Myth of the Mad Genius . Schlesinger challenges the long-standing belief that creative genius is link...
Feb. 6, 2025
Nijinsky A Life of Genius and Madness
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we explore Nijinsky: A Life of Genius and Madness by Richard Buckle, a biography of legendary dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, who battled schizophrenia. Drawing from letters, photogr...
Feb. 6, 2025
Robert Lowell: Poetry, Madness, and the Creative Mind
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we explore Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire by Kay Redfield Jamison, a biography that examines the link between mental illness and creative genius. Lowell, one of the...
Feb. 6, 2025
Dionysus in Literature - Exploring Literary Madness
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we dive into Dionysus in Literature: Essays on Literary Madness , a collection that examines the intricate relationship between literature and madness. These essays explore t...
Feb. 5, 2025
John Nash: When Chaos Swept Away a Carefully Constructed Life
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we explore A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar, the riveting biography of mathematician John Nash. From his groundbreaking contributions to game theory to his struggles with par...
Feb. 5, 2025
Touched with Fire – Bipolar Disorder and the Artistic Mind
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we discuss Touched with Fire by Kay Redfield Jamison, a fascinating exploration of the possible link between bipolar disorder and artistic temperament. Jamison examines the l...
Feb. 5, 2025
Dean Keith Simonton and The Science of Greatness
The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast delves into the groundbreaking research of Dean Keith Simonton, a leading scholar on the psychology of genius and creativity. Simonton’s work examines the personality traits linked to creativity,...
Feb. 5, 2025
Creativity and Mental Illness - Expert insights from psychology, neuroscience, and related fields.
In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we explore Creativity and Mental Illness , edited by James C. Kaufman, a collection of expert insights from psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. The book critically ...
Feb. 5, 2025
Simon Kyaga - Rethinking the Mad Genius Myth
Episode Title: Creativity and Mental Illness – Rethinking the Mad Genius Myth In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast , we explore Creativity and Mental Illness by Simon Kyaga, a deep dive into the complex relationsh...
Feb. 5, 2025
Introduction to the Topic
In this introductory episode, the hosts give an overview of the topic, the possible connection between creativity and mental illness.