Best 50 Western Philosophy Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best western philosophy podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Making Sense with Sam Harris

Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores

Host

Sam Harris (Male)

Producer/Network

Sam Harris

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosopher, Academic, Neuroscientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 25662

Avg Length

31 mins
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2. Weird Studies

Weird Studies
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Professor Phil Ford and writer J. F. Martel host a series of conversations on art and philosophy, dwelling on

Hosts

J. F. Martel (Male), Phil Ford (Male)

Producer/Network

Phil Ford and J. F. Martel

Last Episode Date

Email

****@weirdstudies.com

Listener Type

Art Enthusiast, Philosophy Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 548

Avg Length

75 mins

3. Acid Horizon

Acid Horizon
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Emerging from affinities with post-structuralism, abolitionism, biopolitics, communism, critical metaphysics,

Hosts

Adam C. Jones (Male), Craig (Male), Will, Matt (Male)

Producer/Network

Acid Horizon

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosopher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 162

Avg Length

66 mins

4. The Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic
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For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and

Host

Ryan Holiday (Male)

Producer/Network

Wondery

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ryanholiday.net

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO, Student of Life

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4348

Avg Length

19 mins

5. Very Bad Wizards

Very Bad Wizards
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Very Bad Wizards is a podcast featuring a philosopher (Tamler Sommers) and a psychologist (David Pizarro),

Hosts

Tamler Sommers (Male), David Pizarro (Male)

Producer/Network

Tamler Sommers & David Pizarro

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Psychologist, Philosopher, Ethics Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 2619

Avg Length

86 mins

6. Stoic Coffee Break

Stoic Coffee Break
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'Act on your principles, not your moods.' A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a

Host

Erick Cloward (Male)

Producer/Network

Erick Cloward

Last Episode Date

Email

****@highergears.net

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 369

Avg Length

16 mins

7. The Nietzsche Podcast

The Nietzsche Podcast
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A podcast about Nietzsche's ideas, his influences, and those he influenced. Philosophy and cultural

Host

Keegan J. L. Kjeldsen (Male)

Producer/Network

Untimely Reflections

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosophy Enthusiast, Student of Humanities

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 197

Avg Length

101 mins

8. Existential Stoic Podcast

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The Existential Stoic Podcast is a podcast where great friends Danny & Randy regularly discuss

Hosts

Daniel Garro (Male), Randall Trzaska (Male)

Producer/Network

Danny & Randy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@protonmail.com

Listener Type

Personal Development Advocate, Life Coach, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 26

Avg Length

23 mins

9. Jabari's Wisdom

Jabari's Wisdom
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Have you ever wondered what philosophers like Plato and Aristotle would have said about modern day events?

Producer/Network

Jabari’s Wisdom

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Spiritual Seeker, Philosopher, Intellectual

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

20 mins

10. The Dissenter

The Dissenter
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My name is Ricardo Lopes, and I'm from Portugal. Thank you for visiting my podcast.Over the past few years, I

Host

Ricardo Lopes (Male)

Producer/Network

Ricardo Lopes

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosopher, Academic, Thinker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

74 mins

11. Why Theory

Why Theory
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Why Theory brings continental philosophy and psychoanalytic theory together to examine cultural phenomena.

Hosts

Todd McGowan (Male), Ryan Engley (Male)

Producer/Network

Why Theory

Last Episode Date

Email

****@uvm.edu

Listener Type

Philosopher, Academic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 536

Avg Length

80 mins

12. Philosophize This!

Philosophize This!
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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy

Host

Stephen West (Male)

Producer/Network

Stephen West

Last Episode Date

Email

****@stephenwestshow.com

Listener Type

Educator, Student, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 14851

Avg Length

32 mins

13. Within Reason

Within Reason
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For the curious.A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured

Host

Alex J. OConnor (Male)

Producer/Network

Alex J O'Connor

Last Episode Date

Email

****@alexoconnor.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 1414

Avg Length

98 mins

14. Bildningskomplexet

Bildningskomplexet
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Podcasten som botar ditt bildningskomplex. Benjamin Elfors samtalar med kulturpersonligheter och experter i

Producer/Network

Benjamin Elfors

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

History Buff, Cultural Enthusiast, Lifelong Learner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

43 mins

15. In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig

In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig
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This podcast features the debates and lectures of Dr. William Lane Craig.

Host

Dr. William Lane Craig

Producer/Network

Dr. William Lane Craig

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosopher, Theology Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 130

Avg Length

67 mins

16. Lucretius Today - Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy

Lucretius Today -  Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy
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Lucretius Today is a podcast dedicated to learning Epicurean philosophy through study of the poet Lucretius,

Producer/Network

Cassius Amicus

Last Episode Date

Email

****@epicureanfriends.com

Listener Type

Philosophy Enthusiast, Academic Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

42 mins

17. Classical Wisdom Speaks

Classical Wisdom Speaks
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A Podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. This podcast is provided by Classical Wisdom,

Host

Anya Leonard (Female)

Producer/Network

Classical Wisdom

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 31

Avg Length

53 mins

18. Talk to Prince Show - Solving World's Problems

Talk to Prince Show - Solving World's Problems
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This podcast is a talk show based on the writings of American Multiversalist philosopher Prince Israel Zaar,

Producer/Network

Prince Israel Zaar

Last Episode Date

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

Self-Improvement Enthusiast, Philosopher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

40 mins

19. The Educational Renaissance Podcast

The Educational Renaissance Podcast
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Promoting a rebirth of ancient wisdom about education for the modern era.

Hosts

Jason, Kolby Atchison (Male), Dr. Patrick Egan (Male)

Producer/Network

Educational Renaissance

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Lifelong Learner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

38 mins

20. The Freke Show

The Freke Show
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Explore the deep mysteries of existence with philosopher and bestselling author Tim Freke

Host

Tim Freke (Male)

Producer/Network

Tim Freke

Last Episode Date

Email

****@timfreke.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

50 mins

21. History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners

Host

Peter Adamson (Male)

Producer/Network

Peter Adamson

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosophy Enthusiast, Graduate Student, Academic Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 1546

Avg Length

25 mins

22. Eternalised

Eternalised
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In Pursuit of Meaning. This content is human-made, not AI-generated. All episodes are free. There are no

Producer/Network

Eternalised

Last Episode Date

Email

****@eternalisedofficial.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocate, Life Coach

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 68

Avg Length

38 mins

23. Plato's Pod: Dialogues on the works of Plato

Plato's Pod: Dialogues on the works of Plato
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Welcome to Plato's Pod, a podcast of discussions on the dialogues of Plato, the philosopher and geometer who

Host

James Myers (Male)

Producer/Network

James Myers

Last Episode Date

Email

****@outlook.com

Listener Type

Philosophy Enthusiast, Academic Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

100 mins

24. Into the Absurd

Into the Absurd
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This is the official Into the Absurd podcast: A philosophy podcast dedicated to expanding the minds, hearts,

Host

Gregory Gravelle (Male)

Producer/Network

Gregory Gravelle

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Lifelong Learner, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

66 mins

25. Academy of Ideas

Academy of Ideas
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Free Minds for a Free Society

Producer/Network

Academy of Ideas

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosopher, Psychology Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 553

Avg Length

16 mins

26. NonTrivial

NonTrivial
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NonTrivial is a podcast about the patterns that exist at the intersection of science, philosophy and

Producer/Network

Sean McClure

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

29 mins

27. English L'Abri

English L'Abri
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Lectures old and new from workers and guest lecturers at English L'Abri, a residential study center and

Host

Jim Paul (Male)

Producer/Network

English L'Abri

Email

****@substack.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 31

Avg Length

88 mins

28. Parallax

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https://www.parallax-media.eu/Heterodox magazine for philosophy, spirituality and psychology

Producer/Network

Andrew Sweeny

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Psychologist, Philosopher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

54 mins

29. Brain in a Vat

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Thought experiments and conversations with philosophers. Hosted by Dr Jason Werbeloff and Mark Oppenheimer.

Hosts

Mark Oppenheimer (Male), Dr Jason Werbeloff (Male)

Producer/Network

Brain in a Vat

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosopher, Academic, Student of Philosophy

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 45

Avg Length

60 mins

30. The Living Philosophy

The Living Philosophy
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The Living Philosophy is all about the exploration of philosophy's big ideas and big characters from the

Host

James Cussen (Male)

Producer/Network

The Living Philosophy

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

48 mins

31. Philosophy Bites

Philosophy Bites
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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview

Hosts

Nigel Warburton (Male), David Edmonds (Male)

Producer/Network

Edmonds and Warburton

Email

****@aol.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosophy Enthusiast, University Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1506

Avg Length

21 mins

32. Catholicism and Culture

Catholicism and Culture
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In these bi-weekly episodes, Dr. Stuart Squires interviews theologians, philosophers, poets, artists,

Host

Stuart Squires (Male)

Producer/Network

Catholicism and Culture

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

Theologian, Philosopher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

48 mins

33. The New Thinkery

The New Thinkery
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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in

Hosts

Alex Priou (Male), Greg McBrayer (Male), David Bahr (Male)

Producer/Network

The New Thinkery

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Political Philosopher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 228

Avg Length

63 mins

34. Political Theory 101

Political Theory 101
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A podcast about political theory. Freely available to all, but we'd love your support on

Host

Benjamin Studebaker (Male)

Producer/Network

Political Theory 101

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Scientist, Student of Political Science

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 58

Avg Length

85 mins

35. Give Theory A Chance

Give Theory A Chance
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A podcast devoted to the foundational ideas that inspire thought and action.

Host

Kyle Green (Male)

Producer/Network

The Society Pages

Email

****@brockport.edu

Listener Type

CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

58 mins

36. Ancient Greece Declassified

Ancient Greece Declassified
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way.

Host

Dr. Lantern Jack

Producer/Network

Dr. Lantern Jack

Email

****@greecepodcast.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Archaeology Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 477

Avg Length

55 mins

37. The Gutenberg Podcast

The Gutenberg Podcast
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From Gutenberg College in Eugene, OR, The Gutenberg Podcast explores the great books and ideas that helped to

Host

Gilmore Greco (Male)

Producer/Network

Gil Greco

Email

****@gutenberg.edu

Listener Type

Literature Enthusiast, Philosophy Student, Academia

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

63 mins

38. The Sheldrake Vernon Dialogues

The Sheldrake Vernon Dialogues
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Dr Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. Mark Vernon

Hosts

Rupert Sheldrake (Male), Mark Vernon (Male)

Producer/Network

Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon

Email

****@sheldrake.org

Listener Type

Psychologist, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 91

Avg Length

39 mins

39. Emma•ism

Emma•ism
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A recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's philosophy department and current Thouron Scholar in

Producer/Network

Emma Søndergaard Jensen

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosophy Enthusiast, Graduate Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

21 mins

40. Think About It

Think About It
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Think About It engages today's leading thinkers in conversations about powerful ideas and how language can

Host

Ulrich C. Baer (Male)

Producer/Network

Ulrich C. Baer

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 57

Avg Length

79 mins

41. Off the Menu

Off the Menu
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Crazy, Classy, and Countercultural. This is a podcast with author and historian Charles Coulombe and his

Hosts

Charles Coulombe (Male), Vincent Frankini (Male)

Producer/Network

Vincent Frankini

Email

****@tumblarhouse.com

Listener Type

History Buff

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

Avg Length

85 mins

42. Open College Podcast

Open College Podcast
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Dr. Stephen R.C. Hicks is a Canadian-American philosopher who teaches at Rockford University, Illinois. He

Host

Dr. Stephen R.C. Hicks (Male)

Producer/Network

Produced by Possibly Correct Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 65

Avg Length

54 mins

43. The Uberboyo Show

The Uberboyo Show
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Uberboyo audio. uberboyo.substack.com

Host

Stef Boyo (Male)

Producer/Network

Uberboyo

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Self-Improvement Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 64

Avg Length

84 mins

44. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you

Host

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson (Male)

Producer/Network

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Student, Psychologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 32205

Avg Length

76 mins

45. Rapid Idea Improvement

Rapid Idea Improvement
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A podcast about the theory of knowledge applied to all fields that interest me (management, economics,

Host

Bart Vanderhaegen (Male)

Producer/Network

Bart Vanderhaegen

Email

****@pactifymanagement.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

15 mins

46. Athens Corner

Athens Corner
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These are previews from my website AthensCorner.com of in-depth discussions on the Western world's greatest

Producer/Network

Athens Corner

Email

****@proton.me

Listener Type

Educator, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 24

Avg Length

110 mins

47. Oddcast episodes The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

Oddcast episodes   The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
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Exploring the forgotten and rejected story of Western thought

Host

Earl Fontainelle (Male)

Producer/Network

Earl Fontainelle

Email

****@shwep.net

Listener Type

Historian, Philosopher, Esotericism Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 46

Avg Length

53 mins

48. Stoicism for a Better Life

Stoicism for a Better Life
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In the pursuit of a purposeful and anxiety-free life, this is a podcast series dedicated to practical

Host

Anderson Silver (Male)

Producer/Network

Anderson Silver

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Life Coach, Self-Improvement Enthusiast, Mindfulness Practitioner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 46

Avg Length

10 mins

49. When East Meets West

When East Meets West
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East coast psychologist Peter Economou, Ph.D. and West coast psychologist Nikki Rubin, Psy.D. discuss the

Hosts

Peter Economou, Ph.D., Nikki Rubin, Psy.D.

Producer/Network

Peter Economou, Ph.D. and Nikki Rubin, Psy.D.

Email

****@officialdrpete.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocate, Psychologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 32

Avg Length

20 mins
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