A Mug of Insights

About A Mug of Insights

A podcast driven by curiosity. Every week, YouTuber and writer Robin Waldun offers insights and practical tips on re-introducing lifelong learning and reading to our busy lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Robin Waldun

Category

arts · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Dec 2023

Latest episode

30 May 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 May 2026

   038: Struggle To Put Thoughts On Paper? Try This Exercise

   Why do so many people with great ideas struggle to write them into anything readable? And what is holding them back from putting their valuable insights & experiences into writing that'll grip readers' attention? Today, we'll break down the real reason why most people clam up in front of a blank page, and an exercise to break you out of it. Join the latest members' workshop: Anatomy of Clean Writing: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-6-the-principles-of-captivating-writing/ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from A Mug of Insights for free weekly bonuses: https://www.amugofinsights.org/ (https://www.amugofinsights.org/) Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon (https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon) My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing: https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes (https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes) Legal: This episode was produced and published under the imprint of © Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFq Website: https://www.musicfromthewoods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   14 Jan 2026

   037: The Quickest Way To Master Any Skill

   On this episode, we'll challenge the idea that we have to start from the basics and learn progressively. We'll also give you the one key to mastering any skill without falling into paralysis by analysis. Companion article for this episode: https://www.amugofinsights.org/were-never-prepared-enough-to-learn-a-new-skill/ Join the latest members' workshop: A Complete Guide To Analytical Reading here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-2-a-complete-guide-to-analytical-reading/ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from A Mug of Insights for free weekly bonuses: https://www.amugofinsights.org/ (https://www.amugofinsights.org/) Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon (https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon) My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing: https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes (https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes) Legal: This episode was produced and published under the imprint of © Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFq Website: https://www.musicfromthewoods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   7 Jan 2026

   036: Anyone Can Enjoy The Classics, Here's How

   On today's episode of Coffee Wednesday, we'll discuss why there's such an intimidating aura around books in the Classics section of a bookshop, why people have trouble understanding them and how to develop the reading skills to appreciate & fall in love with them. Companion article for this episode: https://www.amugofinsights.org/why-are-the-classics-so-hard-to-read/ Join the latest members' workshop: A Complete Guide To Analytical Reading here: https://www.amugofinsights.org/session-2-a-complete-guide-to-analytical-reading/ Want more food for thought and deeper insights for your reading life? Subscribe to my newsletter for free here for free weekly bonuses: https://www.amugofinsights.org/ (https://www.amugofinsights.org/) Download the digital notebook I use to organise ideas for these episodes: https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon (https://www.rcwaldun.com/your-syntopicon) My classes on rediscovering the joys of reading & writing: https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes (https://www.rcwaldun.com/classes) Legal: This episode was produced and published under the imprint of © Literary. Publication. Our design consultant for the show is Victoria Aitken, and the intro/outro music, 'Armchair Expert' was composed and performed under the music project 'The Woods' by © Johnny McFadzean. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IG6UBvhnU3607AuOtCYFq Website: https://www.musicfromthewoods.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

17,704,621

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

76 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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