Best Josh Szeps Podcasts (2025)

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SZEPS WORLD TOUR - SAM HARRIS on Making Sense of Life 1:08:16

18h ago1:08:16

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How much responsibility do podcasters have not to "platform" crazy voices? Is there a countervailing duty to explore unusual ideas, spurned by elites? Why did Sam Harris fearlessly take on Islam, Black Lives Matter and Gaza, but not transgender ideology? Are psychedelics a portal to another realm, will A.I. become conscious, and is Sam a hypocrite …

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Coleman Hughes & Josh Szeps (2024) - A Colourblind Society 59:14

1d ago59:14

59:14

Are we too focused on race? Have recent anti-racist movements like Black Lives Matter abandoned the ‘colourblind’ spirit of the original civil rights movement? In this live FODI edition of Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, writer and podcaster Coleman Hughes articulates his vision for a future where individuals are judged by ‘the content…

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

1h ago48:46

48:46

We drown in waves of ideological fluidity as the gurusphere continues to crash all around us. Supplementary Material 34 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Irish Stew and Dog Exercise Report 03:45 A new 276 IQ Genius 11:47 Fresh and Fit Antisemitism 16:51 Are things getting dumber? 21:22 Asmongold on the Epstein Files 24:53 Epstein Conspiratorial Discourse he…

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Saree Makdisi (2024) - Tolerance is a Wasteland 45:09

1d ago45:09

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For some, the image of Israel, as a shining example of liberal democratic ideals has been broken by the Netanyahu Government’s actions in Gaza since 7 October, 2023. Yet, for others, the positive image projected by Israel has always been a convenient myth, allowing dominant powers within the international community to turn a blind eye to decades of…

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David Baddiel (2024) - The God Desire 1:14:27

1d ago1:14:27

1:14:27

Is God a story we’ve just told ourselves to satisfy our own desires? Comedian and author David Baddiel knows God doesn’t exist, but wishes he did. As Baddiel wrestles with his understanding of God and spirituality as a Jewish atheist, his bold thesis uncovers how religion services the deepest needs of humanity. This session is in conversation with …

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Jen Gunter (2024) - Lifting the Curse 34:34

1d ago34:34

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Being open about the female body has always been taboo, risky and dangerous. So, by smashing ancient menstrual taboos, and demolishing dangerous pseudoscience, the Internet’s OB-GYN Jen Gunter has long been on a mission to destigmatise the myths and misogyny surrounding women’s health. Gunter urges women to seize control, reminding them that it sho…

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The State of New York City and Rock and Roll with Matt Welch of Reason Magazine 1:28:54

6d ago1:28:54

1:28:54

Matt Welch is the Editor-at- Large at Reason magazine and co-host of The Fifth Column podcast.By Comedy Cellar Network

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On Stage in NYC: Panel Show at the Comedy Cellar 38:32

5d ago38:32

38:32

It was a sweltering evening in Greenwich Village as a packed crowd showed up at the legendary Comedy Cellar - the stomping ground of Seinfeld, Chappelle, and Robin Williams - for a no-holds-barred, live-streamed panel extravaganza. Is South Park doing more to resist Trump than the press, or is it part of the circus? What happens when podcasting bec…

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

4d ago3:41:20

3:41:20

In this exhausting deep dive, Matt and Chris take a break from counting their billionaire stipends to devote (what some might call) an inordinate amount of time to Gary Stevenson’s recent appearance with a challenging interviewer: Tomás from Despolariza. They grapple with the indeterminacy of Schrödinger’s Gary, who oscillates between being an econ…

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SZEPS LIVE TOUR - TYLER COWEN on Inequality, Abundance, & Using A.I. to Achieve 'Intellectual Immortality' 1:23:11

6d ago1:23:11

1:23:11

Tyler Cowen is one of the world's Top 100 Global Thinkers according to Foreign Policy magazine. The Wall Street Journal calls his blog, Marginal Revolution, the world's best economics blog. His day job is as an economics professor at George Mason University, where he also runs the classical liberal Mercatus Center. But his influence is immense... o…

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Matt Houde | One Step Closer To Deep Geothermal Unlocking Global Energy Transition 1:09:34

8d ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Geothermal Energy Starter Pack (Geothermal Interviews On A Curious Worldview Podcast) Curious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe ----- Quaise are on the other side of the most exciting week in their companies short history. They use millimeter wave energy from a gyrotron to vaporise rock and create boreholes for a…

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SZEPS LIVE TOUR: "Atheism, Wokeness & Islam" with Sarah Haider 40:03

10d ago40:03

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Born in Pakistan, Sarah Haider founded the Ex-Muslims of North America to help Muslims escape Islamist coercion. She was an outspoken atheist. Then... she lost her faith in atheism. First, she noticed progressive peers preaching critical race and gender ideologies, while punishing blasphemers of their social-justice dogmas in ways that felt uncomfo…

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THE SZEPS LIVE WORLD TOUR IS UNDERWAY 1:11:53

11d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

G'day from New York City. We've been sitting on this Easter egg for some time, warming it up under our feathery little tooshes. It's now time to let the warm yolk of intellectual invigoration ooze over your grateful noggins. It's time for the SZEPS LIVE WORLD TOUR. Yes, global mega-giant publishing behemoth Substack has tapped this li'l ole show fo…

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

11d ago59:02

59:02

In this mini-decoding, Matt and Chris examine Sabine Hossenfelder's recent fervent defence of Eric Weinstein and her sharp rebuke of his critics, including Sean Carroll. Sabine suggests that Eric poses a genuine threat to the physics establishment and that he is terrifying them by exposing their weak points. Moreover, according to Sabine, Geometric…

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Omer Bartov on the Genocide Debate - Hamas Must Be Destroyed (But Not This Way). 1:30:25

12d ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Omer Bartov discusses his recent article in The New York Times accusing Israel of genocide. A contentious conversation. Links: https://newrepublic.com/article/96369/hitler-wwii-middle-east-islamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/2004/12/19/an-end-full-of-horror/f62352ab-2561-45bf-ad33-e1368d1e81cd/https://www.nytimes.com/202…

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"How Not to Feel Like a Failure (When Fame & Fortune Aren't Enough)" with TV Host Osher Günsberg 1:07:57

16d ago1:07:57

1:07:57

How do you avoid the hamster wheel of hoping that your next success will deliver happiness? How do you escape mental ruts, anxious spirals and critical self-talk? Osher is a superstar in Australia. He was the face of Australian Idol, The Masked Singer, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. He also happens to have, as he politely calls it, "a different…

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Bonus Episode: Comedy, Cruises and Plane Crashes with Ashley Austin Morris 1:22:39

18d ago1:22:39

1:22:39

By Comedy Cellar Network

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

19d ago39:40

39:40

In this packed supplementary episode, we tackle all of the urgent global issues, ranging from Epstein file conspiracies to Matt’s immense love of a fantasy game where dwarves punch ducks for fun. Along the way, we’re joined by a stellar cast of commentators, including some old favourites. Strap in… it’s a long one. Supplementary Material 33 00:00 I…

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PREMIUM: "How to Raise an Awesome Kid (and be an Awesome Grown-Up)" with Dr Billy Garvey 57:16

20d ago57:16

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It's one of the most persistent, perplexing and provocative questions to plague our culture: What explains the explosion in ADHD, anxiety and autism in kids? Is it too much Instagram? Not enough Ritalin? Or are one-of-a-kind kids being failed by a one-size-fits-all model of schooling and parenting? Dr Billy Garvey is one of Australia's leading deve…

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Sam Roggeveen | 'The Echidna Strategy' - How Australia Can Become Defensively Self-Reliant, The Implications Of China's Military Rise & The Role of the US In The Region 1:23:59

23d ago1:23:59

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Sam Roggeveen - The Echidna Strategy Curious Worldview Newsletter - https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe ----- Sam Roggeveen coined The 'Echidna Strategy' - which is an on the nose metaphor for thinking about Australian Defence policy. Echidna’s are a tiny, cute little animals native to Australia. They are essentially harmless, they only …

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"The Case for Nuclear Power" with Aidan Morrison 1:37:43

23d ago1:37:43

1:37:43

Have rich democracies been hoodwinked into chasing a mirage of green energy? Are renewables leading us into a dead-end of brown-outs, white-elephant wind farms, and costly, dodgy electricity? Are the "smart homes" and "smart grids" actually overly-complicated patchwork solutions to a problem that has a safe, affordable, reliable, carbon-free soluti…

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Bonus Episode: Ozempic, Stand Up and Jeffrey Epstein 1:16:52

24d ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand discuss using notes on stage, Dan's cruises, the adult obsession with the weather, Ozempic, Periel's new show and whether or not Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide.Live from the Table Bonus Episode: Ozempic, Stand Up and Jeffrey Epstein.By Comedy Cellar Network

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PREMIUM: "In-Groups & Out-Groups" with social psychologist Jolanda Jetten 32:50

26d ago32:50

32:50

Are you defined by your identities? Where do you rank in the hierarchy of your social group, either online or in real life? How are the boundaries of your communities policed? By whom? In an era of social-media mobs, splintering communities and anti-immigrant ideas, the way we sort ourselves into in-groups and out-groups is a fascinating field of s…

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Anti-Victim Tom Nash 1:03:43

28d ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Noam Dworman and Dan Naturman are joined by Tom Nash, a self described storyteller and vagabond. Noam gets nostalgic, Dan gets philosophical and Tom explains anti-fragility. Nash is a Global Keynote Speaker and has graced the stages of some of the world's largest conferences and festivals including TED and SXSW. He is also a club DJ, author. He los…

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“Josh vs the Anti-Gay-Parenting Activist” Katy Faust 2:03:35

30d ago2:03:35

2:03:35

Katy Faust is a family-values activist who campaigns against all families that don't contain a biological mother and father. A rockstar among American conservatives, she's the founder of the children's rights organization, Them Before Us. On shows like Jordan Peterson's - and in her lobbying of lawmakers - she argues for prioritising every baby's r…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Josh Szeps Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps

Josh Szeps

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Decoding the Gurus

Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

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Curious Worldview

Ryan Faulkner

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Festival of Dangerous Ideas

Festival of Dangerous Ideas

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The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Comedy Cellar Network

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SZEPS WORLD TOUR - SAM HARRIS on Making Sense of Life 1:08:16

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Coleman Hughes & Josh Szeps (2024) - A Colourblind Society 59:14

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Supplementary Material 34: Giants, Grifters, and Google Eyed Loons 48:46

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Saree Makdisi (2024) - Tolerance is a Wasteland 45:09

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David Baddiel (2024) - The God Desire 1:14:27

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Jen Gunter (2024) - Lifting the Curse 34:34

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The State of New York City and Rock and Roll with Matt Welch of Reason Magazine 1:28:54

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On Stage in NYC: Panel Show at the Comedy Cellar 38:32

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A Return to Gary World 3:41:20

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SZEPS LIVE TOUR - TYLER COWEN on Inequality, Abundance, & Using A.I. to Achieve 'Intellectual Immortality' 1:23:11

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Matt Houde | One Step Closer To Deep Geothermal Unlocking Global Energy Transition 1:09:34

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SZEPS LIVE TOUR: "Atheism, Wokeness & Islam" with Sarah Haider 40:03

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THE SZEPS LIVE WORLD TOUR IS UNDERWAY 1:11:53

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Mini Decoding: Sabine's Contrarian Outrage- How Dare You Criticise Eric! 59:02

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Omer Bartov on the Genocide Debate - Hamas Must Be Destroyed (But Not This Way). 1:30:25

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"How Not to Feel Like a Failure (When Fame & Fortune Aren't Enough)" with TV Host Osher Günsberg 1:07:57

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Bonus Episode: Comedy, Cruises and Plane Crashes with Ashley Austin Morris 1:22:39

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Supplementary Material 33: Weinstein Enigmas, The Epstein Conspiracies, and Dwarves punching ducks 39:40

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PREMIUM: "How to Raise an Awesome Kid (and be an Awesome Grown-Up)" with Dr Billy Garvey 57:16

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Sam Roggeveen | 'The Echidna Strategy' - How Australia Can Become Defensively Self-Reliant, The Implications Of China's Military Rise & The Role of the US In The Region 1:23:59

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"The Case for Nuclear Power" with Aidan Morrison 1:37:43

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Bonus Episode: Ozempic, Stand Up and Jeffrey Epstein 1:16:52

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PREMIUM: "In-Groups & Out-Groups" with social psychologist Jolanda Jetten 32:50

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Anti-Victim Tom Nash 1:03:43

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“Josh vs the Anti-Gay-Parenting Activist” Katy Faust 2:03:35

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