20 Best Intellectual Podcasts

1. Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.MORE Host Sean Carroll
Producer/Network Sean Carroll | Wondery
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.7KFacebook 166.4KTwitter 107.1K Avg Length 125 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson 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 Host Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 45.6K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

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Formerly - PG RadioNow, The Prakhar Gupta Xperience (PGX) The Most Entertaining and Intellectual Conversations.My mission is simple: To create a raw, thought-provoking dialogue that brings deeper meaning to everyday conversation & to explore ideas that expand mind, challenge assumptions and push boundaries.No scripts. No agendas. Just genuine exploration of ideas.Join a community of thinkers, dreamers, and builders who refuse to settle for surface-level conversations.The journey continues. The experience evolves. This is PGX.MORE Host Prakhar Gupta
Email ****@thepravachan.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 76 Avg Length 115 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approaches...MORE Host Curt Jaimungal
Producer/Network Theories of Everything
Email ****@indiefilmto.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 683 Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. StraightioLab

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StraightioLab is an intellectual podcast where smart comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart unpack the rich, multi-colored tapestry of straight culture. In each episode, George and Sam are joined by a guest to hold a MIRROR to society and finally get to the BOTTOM of mysterious and perverse topics such as college fraternities, gender reveal parties, the military, themed restaurants, and the concept of 'the holidays.' Scared? Good.MORE Hosts Sam Taggart, George Civeris
Producer/Network Big Money Players
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.4KTwitter 2.5KInstagram 19.2K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Intellectual Catholicism

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Suan Sonna is a Baptist convert to Catholicism who is dedicated to curating the best Catholic intellectual content on philosophy, politics, and theology. He is also passionate about engaging people outside of the Catholic tradition on issues relevant to the Church. On Nov. 10th, 2022, I received permission from my Archbishop to call the channel 'Intellectual Catholicism.' He said, 'I am not opposed to you calling your channel 'Intellectual Catholicism'.'MORE Host Suan Sonna
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 81Facebook 4.1K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. New Books in Intellectual History

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Interviews with Scholars of Intellectual History about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
Producer/Network New Books Network
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 95Facebook 9.1KTwitter 15.7K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Visibility a space for people with intellectual disability to share their stories.

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Visibility is a space for people with intellectual disability to share their stories. We want you to have a voice and be heard. We want to build a more understanding and inclusive society in Australia and the world. Brought to you by the members and community of Council for Intellectual Disability, Sydney, Australia.MORE Producer/Network Council for Intellectual Disability
Email ****@cid.org.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 19.1KTwitter 4.8KInstagram 2K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. FYI - For Your Innovation

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The FYI - For Your Innovation Podcast offers an intellectual discussion on recent developments across disruptive innovation—driven by research, news, controversies, companies, and technological breakthroughs. Hosted by ARK Invest, ARK and guests provide a unique perspective on how to best understand disruptive innovation.MORE Hosts Brett Winton, Nicholas Grous, Sam Korus
Producer/Network ARK Invest
Email ****@ark-invest.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 546 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. COMMON INTELLECTUAL

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Conversations to better understand people. Elliott Shevitz hosts an experience to engage guests and listeners in an audio experience unlike any other.
Host Elliott Shevitz
Producer/Network common intellectual creators.
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 101 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. For the New Christian Intellectual

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Ideas Matter
Hosts Cody Libolt, Jacob Brunton
Producer/Network Jacob Brunton and Cody Libolt
Email ****@christianintellectual.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 27.5KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 641 Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

12. The Intellectual Dark Web Podcast

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The IDW Podcast Audio from interviews, talks, and panels with members of the Intellectual Dark Web.
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Facebook 4.6KInstagram 3.2K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

13. The Intellectual People Podcast

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I've always loved speaking with people, whether they're the founder or a tech company, a customer service representative, or a showroom floor associate. People who are passionate about their product and often, their journey is just as interesting. Join me for candid conversations with guests across industries, on The Intellectual People Podcast.MORE Producer/Network Jason
Email ****@theintellectualpeoplepodcast.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 164 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

14. The New Criterion Podcasts

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A monthly review of the arts and intellectual life. Interviews, poetry readings, musical criticism, and more.newcriterion.com
Hosts James Panero, Roger Kimbal
Producer/Network The New Criterion
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 107 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Dwarkesh Podcast

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Deeply researched interviews www.dwarkesh.com
Host Dwarkesh Patel
Email ****@dwarkeshpatel.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 381 Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

16. We Need To Talk

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Pepin and Meader somehow combine the passion of a deep intellectual discussion with the levity of a comedy show. They are definitely not your typical podcasters.
Producer/Network Pepin & Meader
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Intellectual Investor Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson

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Value Investing, Life & Philosophy and Classical Music Explained by Vitaliy Katsenelson
Host Vitaliy Katsenelson
Email ****@imausa1.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 178Facebook 1.8KTwitter 28.5KInstagram 2.9K Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

18. Intellectual

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Curating and Commenting on World News, History, and Literature.Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYtm2tFMvmCoePRJTH5yUxAFacebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Intellectual.TimeoutMORE Producer/Network Intellectual
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Facebook 118 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

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The Great Simplification is a podcast that explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament. Through conversations with experts and leaders hosted by Dr. Nate Hagens, we explore topics spanning ecology, economics, energy, geopolitics, human behavior, and monetary/financial systems. Our goal is to provide a simple educational resource for the complex energetic, physical, and social constraints ahead, and to inspire people to play a role in our collective future. Ultimately, we aim to normalize these conversations and, in doing so, change the initial conditions of future events.MORE Host Nathan John Hagens
Producer/Network Nate Hagens
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 794 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Wholly Orders

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A poetic and philosophical exploration of the Western intellectual and contemplative tradition
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