Best 60 Intellectual Podcasts

Esteemed economist Tyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. more

Great Podversations features nationally-recognized writers in conversation. These candid discussions invite the listener to learn about literature, politics, history, economics, science, and culture through the voices of compelling authors and experts. NPR's Robert Siegel introduces each pair of fascinating guests. Great Podversations is produced by the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum, and distributed by Louisville Public Media. more

IDEAS is a deep-dive into contemporary thought and intellectual history. No topic is off-limits. In the age of clickbait and superficial headlines, it's for people who like to think. more

The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe's leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more.Find the LRB's new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search 'LRB Close Readings' wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

To The Best Of Our Knowledge is a nationally-syndicated, Peabody award-winning public radio show that dives headlong into the deeper end of ideas. We have conversations with novelists and poets, scientists and software engineers, journalists and historians, filmmakers and philosophers, artists and activists people with big ideas and a passion to share them. more

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's foremost research universities & contribute to society through education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. This podcast contains recordings of talks at the Faculty of Philosophy Moral Sciences Club. more

Welcome to Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast. We're a collective of artists, musicians, and professionals who challenge established narratives about the band with irreverent commentary, educated criticism, and original, thought-provoking analysis. more

The Yale University Press Podcast is a series of in-depth conversations with experts and authors on a range of topics including politics, history, science, art, and more for those who are intellectually curious. Jessica Holahan hosts discussions on all things art and architecture and there are occasional appearances by Yale University Press Director John Donatich. more

Each week, a guest makes a series of recommendations of things that they think should be better known. Our recommendations include interesting people, places, objects, stories, experiences, and ideas that our guest feels haven't had the exposure that they deserve. more

A series of interview with authors of new books from Princeton University Press

Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world's great minds. We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be.  more

Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on current affairs, politics, and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective? If yes, you are in the right place. Liberalism in Question engages some of our society's most prominent researchers, political figures, and free speech advocates --finding out their views on the state of Classical Liberalism. more

A new podcast for Intermediate to Advanced English Learners. Thinking is an incredibly important step on the road fluency, and we aim to help you achieve this by discussing topics ranging from politics and economics, to philosophy and science. more

My name is Ricardo Lopes, and I am from Portugal. I started my project, The Dissenter, in February 2018, in which I'm trying to bring people interviews and talks with intellectuals and academics from a variety of areas and disciplines, ranging from the Arts and Philosophy to Social Sciences and Biology. You will certainly find a subject of your interest covered here. more

The purpose of Intellectual Conservatism is to defend the true, good and beautiful things of life that are jeopardized in mainstream academia and society. On this page, you will find artwork, music, satire, academic papers, lectures and my own projects defending the duty of conserving these true, good and beautiful things. more

Magnus Podcast, a production of the Albertus Magnus Institute, Inc. Imagine an academy deeply rooted and committed to the classical liberal arts, stocked to the brim with well-known, world-class faculty, and universally accessible. They proposed a paradigm shift in education - or more appropriately, a resurrection of the universal and timeless tradition of the classical liberal arts. They want to provide an affordable academic forum for students to engage in guided conversations in a shared pursuit of truth itself. more

Woche für Woche nimmt sich der DISKURS Zeit, über Fragen aus ganz unterschiedlichen Bereichen zu nachzudenken. Mit Experten ihres jeweiligen Fachs spricht MDR KULTUR über die aktuellen Tendenzen in Geschichte und Gesellschaft, Philosophie und Religion, Kulturgeschichte, Naturwissenschaften und Lebenshilfe. Und steht damit für die kritische Reflexion der Gegenwart sowie geistige Konzentration und Orientierungen über den Augenblick hinaus. more

Interviews with authors of MIT Press books.

Hosted by rapper and creative entrepreneur, Zuby, 'Real Talk' features honest conversations with a diverse range of fascinating guests - discussing life, society, culture, politics, entrepreneurship, self-improvement and more. Don't expect political correctness, but every episode will inspire you and make you a little bit smarter. more

At the Veritas Forum, we believe we were made to seek truth and be changed by it. We are a community of students, faculty, campus ministers, and more, who are pursuing a vision of the university that seeks and stewards truth and invites people of all backgrounds to explore the ideas that shape our lives.In this podcast, we're pulling from our archives of recorded events. Learn more about each episode in the show notes and visit veritas.org to learn more about the mission of the Veritas Forum and join us as we explore the ideas that shape our lives. more

Mă numesc Andrei Vasilachi. Meditații e un proiect despre condiția umană în diverse domenii: filosofie, psihologie, literatură, istorie și cultură. .. more

The Sociology of Everything podcast offers listeners a (sometimes) comedic and accessible look at the wonders of sociology. It is created and hosted by Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss (aka Lou and the Hsu), who presently teach and do research in sociology at the University of South Australia (UniSA). more

The Big Rhetorical Podcast (TBR) was conceptualized in the spring of 2018 at Illinois State University. This podcast is a digital platform for scholars of rhetoric and composition, as well as other disciplines, to talk about relevant scholarship within the field while engaging in a lively, academic dialogue. The Big Rhetorical Podcast is hosted by Charles Woods. more

Talkers magazine's renowned publisher and some of today's top contemporary thinkers from the arts, science, business, politics, philosophy and pop culture deliver provocative insights into the effects of society's rapid changes on the human condition. Join the weekly discussion with one of the most influential media analysts and skilled interviewers in America. more

Meeting of Minds brings together the top minds in history, theology, finance, economics, language, mathematics and science. Host Jerry Bowyer invites guests to be both intelligent and clear and to follow truth wherever it leads. more

Welcome to Plato's Pod, a bi-weekly podcast of group discussions on the dialogues of Plato held through Meetup.com. Anyone interested in participating, whether to learn about Plato or to contribute to the dialogue, is welcome to join with no experience required! Wherever we go in our discussions we gain knowledge from each other's perspectives, and for the increase in knowledge we invite everyone to add their voice to the dialogue. more

Knowledge-seeker and psychologist Stuart Kelter shares his joy of learning and 'delving in.' Ready? Let's delve. Join Chris Churchill on the possible reasons why the search for intelligent life in the universe is coming up empty. Let's hear from Israeli psychiatrist Pesach Lichtenberg about a promising approach to schizophrenia going mainstream in Israel that uses minimal drugs and maximal support through the crisis, rejecting the presumption of life-long disability. more

The only podcast to talk about everything from romance novels to totalitarianism. Psychology, philosophy, history, books, film, religion, politics: join hosts Harrison Koehli, Elan Martin, and Adam Daniels for perspectives you won't find anywhere else. more

The world's leading professors explain the latest thinking in the humanities and social sciences in just 10 minutes. more

KUER's award-winning interview show explores the world through deep thinkers whom host Doug Fabrizio asks to think even deeper. Join writers, filmmakers, scientists, and others on RadioWest: A show for the wildly curious. more

The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year. more

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam's decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophical and contemplative traditions, and a commitment to a secular, scientific worldview, Waking Up is a resource for anyone interested in living a more examined, fulfilling life—and a new operating system for the mind. Waking Up offers free subscriptions to anyone who can't afford one, and donates a minimum of 10% of profits to the most effective charities around the world. To learn more, please go to WakingUp.com. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. more

Home to the Spectator's best podcasts on everything from politics to religion, literature to food and drink, and more. A new podcast every day from writers worth listening to. more

Dr. Alice Evans meets with leading experts to discuss global politics and inequalities. Topics include governance; social movements; economic development; poverty reduction; organized crime; gender equality; foreign aid; and international justice. more

The Humanist Report is hosted by Mike Figueredo, a Ph.D. student of public policy and political activist. This podcast is a progressive political podcast that analyzes political news stories through the lens of humanism. more

LSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society. #LSEIQ more

Host Alex J O'Connor (from the YouTube channel 'CosmicSkeptic') discusses and debates deep and important issues with experts from a variety of philosophical, scientific, and theological disciplines. Departing from Alex's snappier style on YouTube, this podcast presents more thorough analyses of the topics at hand, with help from a wide range of well-known professionals. more

The Michael Shermer Show (formerly Science Salon) is a series of long-form conversations between Dr. Michael Shermer and leading scientists, philosophers, historians, scholars, writers, and thinkers about the most important issues of our time. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Michael Shermer: Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the Executive Director of the Skeptics Society, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. more

Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. more

This show explores issues like overconfidence and irrationality, issues that are fundamentally human yet detrimental to our learning, progress, and well-being in many situations. It makes a nice complement to Rationally Speaking. more

Conversations on the academic field of Martial Arts Studies, hosted by Professor Paul Bowman of Cardiff University and featuring academics, scholars and experts from around the world. Videos of these episodes are on the Martial Arts Studies YouTube Channel. more

Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well-respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth of experiences and insights that are brought to life in this top-ranked podcast. more

Intelligence Squared is the world's leading forum for debate and intelligent discussion. Live and online we take you to the heart of the issues that matter, in the company of some of the world's sharpest minds and most exciting orators. more

Professor Phil Ford and writer/filmmaker J. F. Martel host a series of conversations on art and philosophy, dwelling on ideas that are hard to think and art that opens up rifts in what we are pleased to call 'reality.' more

Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality. more

Scientific Sense is a daily podcast focused on Science and Economics. We talk with the world's leading academics about their research and emerging ideas in a variety of domains. more

Whether you're curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. more

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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday. more

The Pill Pod is hosted by a group of PhDs offering their irreverent (and unsolicited) takes on critical theory, philosophy, culture, and politics. more

On the Nose is a biweekly podcast by Jewish Currents, a magazine of the Jewish left founded in 1946. The editorial staff discusses the politics, culture, and questions that animate today's Jewish left. more