An introduction to Kongzi, the founder of Confucianism, and to the text that has come to represent his thought, the Lunyu (Analects).By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

In this interview, we learn how newly discovered texts are changing our understanding of Warring States period philosophy.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

In this episode, the guys recount their trip to Pax East and reveal the top 3 drinks!Subscribe for more!Cast:Ethan @futzlol SethTrey @RexRaidersYT 99% Distracted is a podcast by a few friends sharing their thoughts and having fun. We decided to record to have a time capsule of this stage of our lives. We hope you enjoy listening to our chaotic ramb…

What were ancient Chinese philosophical texts written on? How did writing relate to orally transmitted wisdom? How were texts read and used? And what even counted as a “text” in ancient China?By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

In this episode, the guys have their very first guest as they record from their trip to Pax East 2024!Subscribe for more!Cast:Ethan @futzlol SethTrey @RexRaidersYT 99% Distracted is a podcast by a few friends sharing their thoughts and having fun. We decided to record to have a time capsule of this stage of our lives. We hope you enjoy listening to…

The historical context of classical Chinese philosophy, and how ancient Chinese historical works themselves became works of philosophy.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Co-host Karyn introduces herself to the listeners and talks about the challenges of tackling classical Chinese philosophical texts.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Early Chinese philosophers were deeply aware of a world that is constantly changing: we look at how Confucians, Legalists, and Daoists responded to this challenge.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

In this episode, the guys talk about crazy stories from work, virtual lap dances, and birds!Subscribe for more!Cast:Ethan @futzlol RiverSethTrey @RexRaidersYT 99% Distracted is a podcast by a few friends sharing their thoughts and having fun. We decided to record to have a time capsule of this stage of our lives. We hope you enjoy listening to our …

Introducing Chinese philosophy through the concept of "dao," a fundamental word in classical Chinese philosophy, with a range of meanings across its different traditions.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

How Africana philosophy looked to a young Chike Jeffers, coming into the field in the early 21st century.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

In this episode, the guys talk podcasting with chipmunks, friendship drama, and their new drink tier-list segment!99% Distracted is a podcast by a few friends sharing their thoughts and having fun. We decided to record to have a time capsule of this stage of our lives. We hope you enjoy listening to our chaotic ramblings. --- Support this podcast: …

The key events and figures in philosophy as an academic discipline, in both Africa and the diaspora.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Cornel West joins us to look back on the development of his thought and the many authors who have inspired him.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

In this episode, the guys talk about their collective hobby, Dungeons and Dragons, and their favorite moments from the game! 99% Distracted is a podcast by a few friends sharing their thoughts and having fun. We decided to record to have a time capsule of this stage of our lives. We hope you enjoy listening to our chaotic ramblings. --- Support thi…

An introduction to Cornel West, focusing on his early essay “Philosophy and the Afro-American Experience.”By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

A movement of legal scholars diagnoses the limitations of merely “formal” measures against discrimination, a point they connect to issues like affirmative action, democratic process, and intersectionality.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

What inspired Asante's controversial philosophy of Afrocentricity, and its relationship to religion, nationalism, and feminism.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

How writers like George G.M. James, John Henrik Clarke, Cheikh Anta Diop, Yosef ben-Jochannan, and Chancellor Williams prepared the way for the Afrocentricity of Molefi Asante and captured the imaginations of hip hop artists and intellectuals like Ta-Nehisi Coates.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

We're back. New hosts, new topics, new year. It's here to stay... I hope. Please. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/99distracted/support

Sylvia Wynter offers a bold and provocative assessment of the role of the humanities in understanding humankind.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Cedric J. Robinson reflects on the power and limitations of Marxism while charting the past and prospects of black radical thought.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

The author of an important book on Glissant joins us to talk about his approach to this major Caribbean thinker.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Poet, novelist, playwright and philosopher Edouard Glissant, his theory of "creolization", and the Creolists who were influence by him.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

Stuart Hall pioneers “cultural studies,” offering tools for analysis of films, television, fiction and music that were put to use by followers like Paul Gilroy and Hazel Carby.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

The great Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o joins us to speak about his career, his influences, and the power and politics of language.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

How one of Kenya's greatest writers came to argue that African literature should be written in African languages.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers

We bring the story of black feminism up to the turn of the century with the incisive works of bell hooks and Patricia Hill Collins.By Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers