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Decoding the Gurus

Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

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An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzl ...
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A podcast about understanding gambling in its societal context, hosted by anthropologist Anthony Pickles. Across different seasons we devote attention to particular strands and themes within or related to gambling, starting out with political gambling.
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Ephemeral

iHeartPodcasts

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The best source on our cultural identity is not the official, historical record — ask any anthropologist, it’s the town dump. Ephemera — those things that were just barely saved, and in some cases not saved at all — emanate with secrets we can only glimpse and mysteries we can never completely answer. The stories may be unfamiliar, but the themes are universal; this is a looking glass, a window into our own fragile, material existence that begs the question, “How will I be remembered?”
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On the BiTTE delivers an alternative take on film reviews, uncovering everything from arthouse to mainstream cinema (without taking ourselves too seriously). Self-confessed cinephiles: Anthropologist Laura and Filmmaker Ryan expose the films brave enough to have their actors bare all.
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Democracy in Question?

Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy

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Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned social anthropologist Shalini Randeria invites a leading scholar to explore the challenges and dilemmas facing democracies around the world. They investigate what needs to be done to ensure the future well-being of our democratic institutions and practices.
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The Deep Dive

Philip McKenzie

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The Deep Dive is a culture and insights podcast with Philip McKenzie, an anthropologist who uses his expertise in culture to advise organizations on how best to thrive in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment. Every week, Philip goes below the surface with the people who matter the most.
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PUAN podcast features ideas and thoughts about issues that concern the public. Conversations are brief and entail translation of complex social idea or theory into intelligible language. It is hosted by Dr. Antonio De Lauri, Research Professor at Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Norway and Saumya Pandey, doctoral researcher at CMI.
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Sex, Psychics, & Psychedelics

Authentic Podcast Network

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Join Banana Jane Garnett's adventures into the salacious and the spiritual, including talks with idiosyncratic healers — like the psychic who talks to both sides of congress, the hairdresser who discovered she could talk with dead people through sister braids, the death doula who uses 5 MEO DMT to release spirits, the former Meth addict artist who was healed by Iboga, a Tantric sex-cult leader, and a Trans sex worker with surprising insights into what people are really looking for. Throughou ...
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Heritage Tree

Min. Dr. Dena Michele Rosko

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Welcome to the show! Min. Dr. Dena Michele Rosko, ecuminister, writer, author, systems anthropologist, consultant, coach, facilitator, photographer, educator, and mom podcasts about heritage from a gospel perspective. Show airs on first and third Tuesdays at 9am Pacific. Like what you here? Tip Min. Dr. Dena at the link below. Support and subscribe for updates about ministry, and writing, editing, and consulting services. Shop merch, order books, and connect at http://www.denamichelerosko.co ...
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Experience by Design

Adam Gamwell, Gary David

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This is experience by design, a podcast that brings new perspectives to the experiences we have everyday. Does standing in line always have to suck? Why are airports so uncomfortable? What does it mean to be loyal to a brand? Why do you love being connected but dislike feeling tethered to your smart phone? Can we train people to care about the climate? Join Sociologist Gary David and Anthropologist Adam Gamwell on an expedition to the frontiers of culture and business through the lens of hum ...
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This Anthro Life

Anthrocurious, LLC

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This Anthro Life is the premiere go-to Anthropology Podcast that fuses human insights with cultural storytelling. We equip you with a deep understanding of the human experience to revolutionize your decision-making strategies and social impact. Head over to https://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future. We aim to broaden perspectives a ...
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Anthropologist On The Street

Carie Little Hersh: Teaching Professor, Blogger, Podcaster

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How many ways are there to be human? Each week Anthropologist on the Street Dr. Carie Little Hersh invites different cultural experts to illuminate the hidden ideas, practices, and power dynamics that make our lives both familiar and strange.
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Listen to the podcast version of Trip Anthropologist on the way to your next holiday destination. Hear fun and fascinating audio conversations featuring locals and experts talking with multi-award winning anthropologist and travel writer, Monique Skidmore, about the history and culture of the world's most iconic travel destinations.
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ALL OF IT is a show about culture and its consumers. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and context. ALL OF IT is a show about culture and the culture. Our aim is to engage the thinkers, doers, makers, and creators, about the what and why of their work. People make the culture and we hope, need, and want the WNYC community to be a part of our show. As we build a community around ALL OF IT, we know that every guest and listener has an opinion. We won’t always agree, but our varied perspectives ...
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The Audible Anthropologist

Dr Nicholas Herriman

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Anthropologists study human culture and society. They ask “what it is to be human?”. Anthropologists answer this question by analysing diverse societies to find out what all humans have in common. To undertake this study, anthropologists have a ‘kit’ full of conceptual tools. Join the Audible Anthropologist (aka La Trobe University’s Nicholas Herriman) as we describe some of these tools and put them to use.
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Dive into “Compromising Positions”, the unique, new podcast designed to iron out the wrinkles in the relationship between cybersecurity teams and other tech professionals. We’re taking the ‘security as a blocker’ stereotype head-on, promoting a shared language and mutual understanding. We’ll turn those ‘compromising positions’ into ‘compromising solutions’, helping security pros and tech teams collaborate more effectively for a smoother, safer digital journey. Every week we will be joined by ...
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Smart Mouth

Katherine Spiers / TableCakes Productions

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An addictively illuminating, often hilarious, conversational podcast about the surprising histories behind the foods we love. Hosted by independent journalist and food anthropologist, Katherine Spiers (LA Times, LA Weekly, KCET, Eater, How to Eat L.A.). Guests include Anthony Bourdain, Georgia Hardstark, Jacques Pepin, Llewellyn Clarke, Sarah Kuhn, Claudette Zepeda, Jon Garbus, Danny Trejo, Flula Borg and many other compelling people who eat food!
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This podcast is for dreamers, planners and everyone who loves adventuring in Europe and discovering its unknown corners and coves, its ancient ruins, family life, and delicious foods and wine! Cultural anthropologist and travel expert Monique Skidmore hosts this podcast bursting with tips, advice, and local and in-depth knowledge to help you plant your next trip to Europe's most enchanting locations.
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Being Human

Public Anthropologists

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This podcast brings together anthropologists from different areas of the discipline in conversation about issues of public interest. In each episode we host a panel of anthropology experts to speak about one central topic from different angles. This podcast is produced by Jennifer Cearns and Laura Haapio-Kirk, and is supported by the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Did you ever wonder how an innovation got to its finish line? How innovators saw the future, made a product, and created change – in our world and in their companies? I did. Innovation Storytellers invites changemakers to describe how they created their innovation and just as important – THE STORIES – that made us fall in love with them. Come learn how great innovations need great stories to make them move around the world and how to become a better storyteller in the process. I’m Susan Lind ...
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The Anthro to UX podcast is for anthropologists looking to break into user experience (UX) research. Through conversations with leading anthropologists working in UX, you will learn firsthand how others made the transition, what they learned along the way, and what they would do differently. We will also discuss what it means to do UX research from a practical perspective and what you need to do to prepare a resume and portfolio. It is hosted by Matt Artz (https://mattartz.me), a business an ...
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Beyond Binary Thinking

Chris Cooke, Finn, Merijn, and Tobias

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A psychologist, a philosopher, and an anthropologist walk into a Podcast to offend anyone that holds entrenched views, pop some bubbles, air out some echo chambers, see if we can tackle familiar controversies, while trying to find a revolutionary approach.
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Welcome to Mirage Travel Writing Podcast, I’m your host William Barlow. After two decades of indigent wanderings, I’m coming to you with stories, curiosities, and questions. In this first season, there will be narratives of sleeping on the streets in European capitals. There will be tales of crocodile men in remote Central African Republic and armed groups in eastern DR Congo all told through the experience of an aid worker. We will try to understand what it means to be a foreigner in clanic ...
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The Anthropology in Business podcast is for anthropologists and business leaders interested in learning more about the many ways anthropology is applied in business and why business anthropology is one of the most effective lenses for making sense of organizations and consumers. It is hosted by Matt Artz, a business anthropologist specializing in design anthropology and working at the intersection of product management, user experience, and business strategy. To learn more about the Anthropo ...
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Online Gods

Ian M Cook & Sahana Udupa

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Online Gods is a monthly podcast on digital cultures and their political ramifications, featuring lively conversations with scholars and activists. Presented by anthropologist Ian M. Cook, the podcast is a key initiative of the five year ERC project ONLINERPOL www.fordigitaldignity.com led by media anthropologist Sahana Udupa at LMU Munich, and cohosted by HAU Network for Ethnographic Theory. Online Gods represents our collective commitment to multimedia diffusion of research in accessible a ...
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Academics Write is a podcast for dissertation writers and early career researchers in humanities and social sciences. I host scholars to talk about the joys of academic writing and publishing. My name is Armanc Yildiz and I am a sociocultural anthropologist. I also work as a writing consultant and developmental editor. You may find more about me and what I do on academicswrite.com.
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Join Jalen Layfield, aspiring anthropologist, every Wednesday at 5:00 pm PT for 'Conversations: With Wine in Hand.' Sip on your favorite beverage as we delve into the intertwined worlds of art, science, and literature, exploring the shared tapestry of human experiences. Expect witty banter, a journey through the past and present, and special guests from the brilliant minds of scholars, authors, and artists. It's not just a podcast; it's your ticket to understanding the quirks of our unique h ...
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How did race become such a flash point in modern society, and why does it remain contentious in our genomic age? In this first-of-its-kind trans-disciplinary podcast, biological anthropologist Jim Bindon joins with cultural anthropologist Lesley Jo Weaver and historian of science Erik L. Peterson to explore our species centuries' long debates over how to define biological and behavioral difference, and why it continues to matter today. See more about us at: http://speakingofrace.ua.edu/
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Gabriella Coleman, a digital anthropologist most famous for her work with the Hacktivist collective Anonymous, interviews the most influential actors in each era of the evolution of hacking culture from the 1970s to the present day, unveiling how they have moulded the digital world, pop culture and global politics.
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The reason behind everything. A podcast that decodes "the why" behind trends in culture today. Hosted by: Jason Partridge, a former creative director turned entrepreneur. Ujwal Arkalgud, a cultural anthropologist and entrepreneur.
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Producer and host Rocio Carvajal food anthropologist, Mexican culture gastronomy educator takes you to discover the edible treasures of Mexico’s gastronomic traditions with stories and interviews that will change the way you think about Mexican food, cooking and eating guaranteed! Bookstand: https://rociocarvajal.gumroad.com/ Website: https://www.passthechipotle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chipotlepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocio.carvajalc/ Youtube: https://tinyurl.co ...
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Co-host Dr. Jordan Karsten is a university professor and anthropologist often asked to assist law enforcement in the excavation and identification of human remains. Matt Hiskes, the show's other host, is a communications and media professional with a passion for solving puzzles. In Cold Case: Frozen Tundra, the pair work with law enforcement, family members, and the community to take a fresh, in-depth look at unresolved cases in search of answers. Season 1 focuses on the 1983 disappearance o ...
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Why You Mad

Luisa Diez and Jake Flores

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A leftist Latino philosophy podcast about art, standup comedy and other things that make us mad. Hosted by comedian Jake Flores and anthropologist and comedy booker Luisa Díez. Fresh eps and hundreds of archived episodes available on patreon.com/whyyoumad <3
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Welcome to The Learning Launchpad, hosted by Dr Mark Anderson – anthropologist, learning specialist and CEO of Akkadium. Join us in conversation with thought-leaders and practitioners from the world of education and personal development, as we explore the power of transformative lifelong learning in an unpredictable world.
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The study of ancient DNA has revolutionized our understanding of human history, migration patterns, and evolutionary biology. However, the rapid advancements in this field have also brought forth ethical dilemmas, particularly concerning the treatment of ancient human remains and the potential impact of genetic findings on living communities. In re…
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This episode we are joined by the wonderful Jamie Sherman, a cultural anthropologist and principal UX researcher at ESRI. We explore how words like ‘security and privacy’ are slippery and that can lead to a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. How to ask better questions to really understand how to protect the people and our customers in an organ…
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Democracy in Question? is brought to you by: • Central European University: CEU • The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: AHCD • The Podcast Company: scopeaudio Follow us on social media! • Central European University: @CEU • Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy in Geneva: @AHDCentre Subscribe to the show. If you enjoyed what you listen…
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The alternative rock band Keane are on tour celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears, one of the best-selling albums in UK charts history. Bandmates and onetime schoolmates Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley perform live in our studio ahead of their show tonight at Radio City Music Hall. This segment is guest-hosted by Dav…
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English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harrim…
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A new exhibition at the Whitney opening tomorrow celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges of Ailey presents items from Ailey's archive, as well as live performances in the museum, including AILEY in residence. Curator Adrienne Edwards discusses this innovative show, on view thro…
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Marc Rebillet, also known as Loop Daddy on the internet, is known for his viral, catchy, and improvisational videos he makes of himself making music with keyboards and beat machines. In the midst of his world tour, and after he released his first ever studio recorded song, "Vibes Alright," Rebillet drops by the studio to preview his September 26-29…
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I am speaking to my long-term political betting strategy interlocutor and political historian Mathieu Giroux, about how his knowledge of history and the way he studies it informs his political betting, and the other way round. Mathieu is honest and up front about a recent loss on whether President Biden would be the Democratic Nominee for President…
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Join Matt and Chris for a deep dive into the discourse created by Darryl Cooper’s controversial interview with Tucker Carlson. The decoders tackle Cooper’s revisionist takes on Winston Churchill, Hitler, and WWII, asking whether throwing in strategic disclaimers really makes it all okay. They also explore reactions from the wider comment-o-sphere, …
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How do we turn complex problems into simple, innovative solutions that drive real-world impact? In this episode of the Innovation Storyteller Show, I sit down with Joe Salesky, the Founder and CEO of Fixing.World, to explore the art of innovation and storytelling in a rapidly changing business landscape. Joe, a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur …
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A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the work of Black artist Elizabeth Catlett, featuring over 200 works of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Curators Catherine Morris and Dalila Scruggs discuss Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies, on view through January 19, 2025.…
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English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harrim…
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[REBROADCAST FROM August 7, 2024] In honor of the 100th birthday of writer and activist James Baldwin, The New York Public Library will present two exhibitions; James Baldwin: Mountain to Fire at the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures and JIMMY! God’s Black Revolutionary Mouth. The respective curators of both shows, Char…
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[REBROADCAST FROM June 19, 2024] Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. It's the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary legislator. Co-curators Dr. Zinga Fraser, assistant professor in the Africana Studies Department and Women's and Gender Studies Progra…
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As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a hug…
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A groundbreaking study1 of ancient human DNA from the Oakhurst rock shelter in South Africa is shedding new light on population history in one of the world’s earliest regions of modern human activity. A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology has reconstructed the genomes of 13…
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Jim Lake is President of Michael Walters Advertising where he has been for over 30 years. MWA boasts an impressive client list including Hunter Douglas, Paul Mitchell and the Chicago Cubs. But Jim is also a fellow drummer who discovered his penchant for songwriting in his 50s and in 2023 was named a Songwriter to Watch by the Nashville Songwriters …
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As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a hug…
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This month, UK band The Heavy Heavy released their debut album, One of a Kind. While the band is in New York, members Will Turner and Georgie Fuller join us for a Listening Party and to talk about the album recording process, their tour in America, and how they've grown as a band since we spoke with them last year. The Heavy Heavy are playing at Mu…
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In this episode of This Anthro Life, host Adam Gamwell talks with anthropologist Claudia Strauss about how #AI, #technology, and the #postpandemic world are reshaping the nature of work in America. They explore crucial topics such as the impact of declining birth rates, an aging population, and restrictive immigration policies on labor markets. Dra…
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In this Episode we are joined by Sergès Goma, a Paris-based software developer specialising in JavaScript. In this episode, Sometimes, we are the Villains - Tech ethics in software development, we dive deep into the ethical dilemmas we face as workers and creators of technology. Heroes are few and far between in this tech landscape, even if we don’…
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The new film "In the Summers" stars reggaetón artist Residente as Vicente, a troubled but brilliant man whose two daughters come visit him every summer. As they grow older, their relationship with their father becomes more and more complicated. Writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza joins us to discuss the film, her debut feature, which premieres…
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Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the Boogie Down Bronx. Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough was written over a fifteen-year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusse…
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