An episode discussing the importance of accountability in a capitalist system, and how this might not always work. Many thanks to freeSFX for the music in this podcast.

MT3.3: NBA, socialism and $10m pay cuts

Feb 16th, 2018 18m 21s

An episode discussing unforseen consequences of policies and the scope to implement socialism in athletics. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the music in this episode.

MT3.2: University absurdity

Feb 9th, 2018 15m 18s

A podcast continuing the discussions from MT2.3 It's cheaper to buy a fake degree. Many thanks to freesfx for the music in the episode.

MT3.1 Introducing McManus Talks

Feb 2nd, 2018 14m 51s

The first episode of the new season, introducing the podcast, its aims, and past episodes. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the music on this episode.

MT2.12: We’re all human

May 22nd, 2017 12m 21s

A final episode for the year discussing confirmation and other baises. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the music in this podcast.

MT2.11 There are no solutions, only trade-offs

Mar 24th, 2017 11m 59s

A podcast discussing the expression 'there are no solutions, only trade-offs'.Many thanks for to FreeSFX for the music in this podcast.

MT2.10 La La Lanomics

Feb 10th, 2017 10m 30s

A discussion on the economics that sits in good movies and why it makes them good movies. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the music in the podcast.

MT2.9: Good stress?

Jan 20th, 2017 11m 3s

A podcast discussing desirable difficulties and whether there is such a thing as a good level of stress and even 'optimal stress'. For more on desirable difficulties listen to this Freakonomics podcast. Many thanks to FressSFX for the music us

MT2.8 Listen, love and learn from one another

Jan 9th, 2017 10m 41s

A New Year message.

Mt2.7: Reflecting reflections

Dec 2nd, 2016 12m 20s

'We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience'. This episode discusses the importance on reflection and on developing practices which best optimise our time to achieve what is important to us. Many thanks to freeSFX

MT2.6: Confidence: Stick it to the man

Nov 18th, 2016 13m 37s

An episode reflecting on the issue of confidence in the decisions we make and do not make. Many thanks to freeSFX for the music used in the episode.

MT2.5: Trick or treat? Free markets and Halloween

Nov 4th, 2016 10m 11s

A podcast reflecting on the growing popularity of Halloween and the results efficiency of the allocation of resources. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the music featured in this podcast.

MT2.4: Athletic allocation

Oct 21st, 2016 14m 2s

This episode discusses the economics of the recent Great Britain olympic success through investigating issues of allocation. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the music used in this episode.

MT2.3 It’s cheaper to buy a fake degree (repodcast)

Oct 14th, 2016 7m 27s

An episode discussing the motivations of going to university and the returns one receives from this. There are lots of topics raised here and if you would like to know more this Freakonomics podcast provides a more fuller discussion. Many than

MT2.2 Happy-ology

Oct 7th, 2016 14m 40s

An episode discussing the study of economics and social science in general.Special thanks to FreeSFX for the music in the episode.

MT2.1 There is so much to learn

Sep 30th, 2016 5m 12s

A short podcast introducing the second series of McManus Talks. Special thanks to FreeSFX for the music in this podcast.

MT27: Goodbye (for now) and good luck

Jun 16th, 2016 14m 21s

Final (probably) episode for this academic year - thank you for listening. Special thanks to FreeSFX for the music.

MT26: This is all your fault II!

May 17th, 2016 13m 25s

The subject of accountability again is discussed, this time more centred around the area of free markets. Another Planet Money case study is discussed where in a small market allowing free decisions is good. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the open

MT25: We hear what we want to hear

May 2nd, 2016 15m 46s

A podcast discussing how our preconceptions can bias they way we see the world and interpret information. In this episode I reference this World Bank report. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the opening jingle.

MT24: Feeling grateful is free

Apr 14th, 2016 16m 50s

The first episode of a new term, this week discussing the importance and the power of the `null hypothesis' (our defaults or priors when interpreting a situation). In this podcast I reference this blog and this TED talk. Many thanks to FreeSFX

MT23: Thank you for listening

Mar 19th, 2016 11m 37s

A podcast summarising the past term of podcasts.Many thanks to FreeSFX for the opening jingle.

MT22: This is all your fault

Mar 11th, 2016

A podcast discussing the importance of attributing accountability in a free market system, and how to exploit information asymmetries to your advantage. Many thanks to FreeSFX for the opening jingle.

MT21: Your bathroom scales are lying to you

Mar 5th, 2016

This week we continue discussion from last week and consider how having thoughts, feelings, emotions and reflections are quite a good thing to understand the world better. Many thanks for FreeSFX for the opening jingle.