Why Do We Do That?

The Open University

Why do we do that? is a psychology podcast from The Open University that explores the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that shape our everyday lives. Hosted by Open University Psychology student Freya Carter, each episode starts with a real question and brings it to life through conversations with experts from the University's School of Psychology and Counselling.

Using psychology to explore everyday experiences, the series uncovers why we think, feel and act the way we do, making psychological research accessible, engaging and relevant to everyone.

Whether you're curious about human behaviour or simply fascinated by what makes people tick, this series will help you see everyday life through a psychological lens.

For more expert insights from The Open University, subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheOpenUniversity

No. of episodes: 10
Latest episode: 2026-10-18
Education

Where can you listen?

Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Why Do We Do That??

There are 10 episodes avaiable of Why Do We Do That?.

What is Why Do We Do That? about?

We have categorized Why Do We Do That? as:

Education

Where can you listen to Why Do We Do That??

Why Do We Do That? is available, among others places, on:

Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Why Do We Do That? start?

The first episode of Why Do We Do That? that we have available was released 27 August 2026.

Who creates the podcast Why Do We Do That??

Why Do We Do That? is produced and created by The Open University.