ABOUT SHANKAR VEDANTAM

Shankar Vedantam is the creator and host of Hidden Brain, the acclaimed podcast and radio show that uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior. His work has captivated millions of listeners around the world and challenged the way we think about everything from love and fear to creativity and bias.

Hidden Brain on Stage

The podcast that changed how you think about thinking is coming to Grand Rapids. One of only 7 national tour stops. The only Michigan show.
 

August 30th, 2026
GLC Live at 20 Monroe | 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Starting at $35 (not including ticketing fees)
VIP Meet and Greet packages available

For over a decade, Hidden Brain has helped millions of people understand the unconscious forces shaping their decisions, their relationships, and their lives. Now host Shankar Vedantam is bringing that experience off the headphones and onto the stage.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Hidden Brain Live is a one-of-a-kind evening of science, storytelling, and the kind of ideas that stay with you long after the lights come up. Expect the curiosity, the research, and the insights that have made Hidden Brain one of the most listened-to podcasts in the world, live in front of you.