The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast
An 'informal and informative' philosophy podcast inspiring and supporting students, teachers, academics and free-thinkers worldwide. All episodes are available at www.thepanpsycast.com.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 357
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Episode 146, The Philosophy of Comedy (Part III - Further Analysis and Discussion)
In 2021, Netflix released His Dark Material, a Christmas stand-up special by Irish–British comedian Jimmy Carr. The show sparked international outrage. Toward the end of the set, Carr delivered what …
Episode 146, The Philosophy of Comedy (Part II - The Ethics of Humour)
In 2021, Netflix released His Dark Material, a Christmas stand-up special by Irish–British comedian Jimmy Carr. The show sparked international outrage. Toward the end of the set, Carr delivered what …
Episode 146, The Philosophy of Comedy (Part I - The Nature of Humour)
In 2021, Netflix released His Dark Material, a Christmas stand-up special by Irish–British comedian Jimmy Carr. The show sparked international outrage. Toward the end of the set, Carr delivered what …
Episode 145, The Mystery of Morality: Live in London (Part II - Audience Questions)
'“Hello – it’s Olly here!
For Episode 145, we have another very special show for you: the recording from our live event – The Mystery of Morality – held on 12 June 2025 at London’s Royal Institution …
Episode 145, The Mystery of Morality: Live in London (Part I - The Debate)
'“Hello – it’s Olly here!
For Episode 145, we have another very special show for you: the recording from our live event – The Mystery of Morality – held on 12 June 2025 at London’s Royal Institution …
Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part II - Audience Questions)
This is a live recording from our recent show – The Future of Humanity – held on 3 June 2025 at London’s Royal Institution Theatre.
The event was a conversation between psychologist Steven Pinker and…
Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part I - The Future of Humanity)
Welcome to Episode 144 (Part I of II), where Richard Dawkins interviews Steven Pinker on the past and future of humanity.
This is a live recording from our recent show – The Future of Humanity – hel…
Episode 143, ‘The Philosophy of Mental Health’ with Rose Cartwright (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
We’re living through a mental health crisis. In Europe, use of antidepressant has more than doubled in the past twenty years, and one in five children are now living with a recognised mental health c…
Episode 143, ‘The Philosophy of Mental Health’ with Rose Cartwright (Part I - The Maps We Carry)
We’re living through a mental health crisis. In Europe, use of antidepressant has more than doubled in the past twenty years, and one in five children are now living with a recognised mental health c…
Episode 142, 'The Philosophy of Food' with Julian Baggini (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
Food is one of the most universal and essential parts of human life. From gourmet steaks to the everyday, humble, packet of crisps, food consumption is everywhere. But what do we actually know about …
Episode 142, 'The Philosophy of Food' with Julian Baggini (Part I - How the World Eats)
Food is one of the most universal and essential parts of human life. From gourmet steaks to the everyday, humble, packet of crisps, food consumption is everywhere. But what do we actually know about …
Episode 141, ‘Deadly Sins’ with Elizabeth Oldfield (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
Much of ethics is relational: it’s about how we treat other people, the world around us, and how those relationships shape who we become. In philosophy, this often gets formalised as a set of virtues…
Episode 141, ‘Deadly Sins’ with Elizabeth Oldfield (Part I - Fully Alive)
Much of ethics is relational: it’s about how we treat other people, the world around us, and how those relationships shape who we become. In philosophy, this often gets formalised as a set of virtues…
Episode 140, ‘Interpersonal Art’ with Harry Drummond (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
Reflecting on the experiences we value most, many that come to mind are those we share with others. Consider the strangers we sit alongside at the football, the romantic partners who share (or endure…
Episode 140, ‘Interpersonal Art’ with Harry Drummond (Part I - Collective Experience)
Reflecting on the experiences we value most, many that come to mind are those we share with others. Consider the strangers we sit alongside at the football, the romantic partners who share (or endure…
Episode 139, Unanswered Questions
A couple of weeks ago, Jack took part in a debate at Oriel College, University of Oxford, with Stephen Law on the evil-god challenge. It was a fantastic discussion, full of thought-provoking argument…
Episode 138, Plato's Symposium (Part III - The Ladder of Love)
A Christmas party is where humanity’s deepest truths can be revealed. It’s a space where profound questions like "How much gravy is too much gravy?" “What is partridge doing in a pear tree?” mingle s…
Episode 138, Plato's Symposium (Part II - A Whole Lot of Love)
A Christmas party is where humanity’s deepest truths can be revealed. It’s a space where profound questions like "How much gravy is too much gravy?" “What is partridge doing in a pear tree?” mingle s…
Episode 138, Plato's Symposium (Part I - The Hangover)
A Christmas party is where humanity’s deepest truths can be revealed. It’s a space where profound questions like "How much gravy is too much gravy?" “What is partridge doing in a pear tree?” mingle s…
Episode 137, Between God and Atheism: Live in London (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
This is a live recording from our recent show at The Royal Institution Theatre in London.
The panel includes returning guests Philip Goff (professor of philosophy at Durham) and Rowan Williams (forme…