Rephonic
Artwork for Conversations

Conversations with Peter Boghossian

Peter Boghossian
China
Free Speech
Islam
Immigration
Taiwan
Identity Politics
Education
Political Correctness
Liberalism
Mental Health
Democracy
Pluribus
United States
Puberty Blockers
Critical Theory
Cultural Identity
Social Justice
Psychedelics
Philosophy
Wokeness

"No dogma. Just dialogue." Conversations with Peter Boghossian features candid, intellectually rigorous dialogues with leading thinkers, dissidents, and public figures on today's most divisive cultural, political, and philosophical issues.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes308Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Society & CultureNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Conversations

Latest Episodes

Viktor Orbán is out. Péter Magyar and the Tisza party promised Hungary real change. Can they deliver?

Peter Boghossian is joined by Péter Krekó, a political scientist, social psychologist, and executive director of the Political Capital Institute i... more

Peter Boghossian and Canadian political scientist Frances Widdowson discuss Cultural Genocide. Would the world be better off if some cultures were eradicated? We need to start having real conversations about societal decay.

Follow Frances here: • ... more

YouTube

Peter Boghossian, Brett Hall, and Reid Nicewonder discuss the popular alternative history TV series For All Mankind. This series explores an alternate timeline where the Soviet Union beats the US to the Moon. It explores alternative events and asks, ... more

YouTube

Why are we surgically removing healthy breasts, testes, and reproductive organs from minors and calling it "gender-affirming care"? The explanation you'll hear is a new, "radical" take. Peter Boghossian sits down with Mia Hughes, @Genspect, to discus... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

TRIGGERnometry
TRIGGERnometryTRIGGERnometry
The Brendan O'Neill Show
The Brendan O'Neill ShowThe Brendan O'Neill Show
The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad
The Saad Truth with Dr. Saadthesaadtruthwithdrsaad

Recent Guests

Frances Widdowson
Public intellectual and critic, discussed Indigenous knowledge and campus culture
Mount Royal University (historical context mentioned)
Episode: Should Some Cultures be Genocided? With Frances Widdowson
Mia Hughes
Speaker discussed in closing credits; has written and organized on gender-affirming care issues
Genspect; McDonald Laurier Institute
Episode: Surgeons Are Removing Sexual Organs From Kids and Calling It Care | Mia Hughes
Eric Crampton
Chief Economist, New Zealand Initiative
New Zealand Initiative
Episode: Group Bans on Immigration Don't Work | Eric Crampton
Debra Soh
Sex researcher and author
University of Toronto, Sex and Gender Studies author
Episode: The Kinks Sex Researchers Won't Study | Dr. Debra Soh
Leondardo Orlando
Analyst/ researcher discussing extremist networks and related topics
Episode: Romantic Relationships with Neo-Nazis | Leondardo Orlando
Liza Libes
Classicist and author advocating return to traditional literature
Episode: Provocative insights from an unapologetic classicist | Liza Libes
Brendan Malone
Founder of Lifenet NZ; host of The Dispatches podcast
Lifenet NZ; The Dispatches
Episode: Euthanasia. Abortion. Pornography | Brendan Malone
Paul Chato
Comedian and guest on the episode
Episode: Dark Matter, 9/11 Bans, & The Industry of Nothing | Paul Chato
Garett Jones
Economist, George Mason University
George Mason University
Episode: National IQ, Embryo Screening, & The Nathan Cofnas Letter | Garett Jones

Host

Peter Boghossian
Host of Conversations with Peter Boghossian; central moderator known for probing questions and strong curiosity.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 579 ratings
  • Smart guests, sloppy hosting

    Mr Boghossian often features clever guests, and I enjoy learning from them. But his podcast is marred by a seeming lack of preparation, unseemly behaviour toward younger female guests, and frequent digressions into his jiu‑jitsu hobby. Mr Boghossian’s interview with Dr Debra Soh exemplifies this trifecta.

    Poor Dr Soh. She is a sober scholar, but instead of asking her serious questions about her analysis, Mr Boghossian affronted her with a string of lurid questions and creepy innuendoes. Diplomat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Death Trooper 7721
    Australia12 days ago
  • Mr Boghossian often features clever guests, and I enjoy learning from them. But his podcast is marred by a seeming lack of preparation, unseemly behaviour toward younger female guests, and frequent digressions into his jiu‑jitsu hobby. Mr Boghossian’s interview with Dr Debra Soh exemplifies this trifecta.

    Poor Dr Soh. She is a sober scholar, but instead of asking her serious questions about her analysis, Mr Boghossian affronted her with a string of lurid questions and creepy innuendoes. Diploma... more

    Podchaser
    2
    Death Trooper
    12 days ago
  • Wide Ranging

    Best podcast out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OB Whale
    United States18 days ago
  • Disappointed!

    Disappointed new listener here. Very skewed perspective on critically important issues so yet another mouthpiece spitting racist, misinformation. The louder you speak doesn’t make it the truth. Human lives are impacted by your words sir. Get more informed guest speakers that can challenge you intelligently and accurately.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Let us do better
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing

    Peter is paving the way towards encouraging talking about a sane society. Interesting guest who boosted up Peter’s voice and why free speech is so important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nome Chapel
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Sometimes polarized; strong viewpoints may overwhelm nuanced debate.
Consistently provocative and intellectually rigorous, appealing to listeners who value debate over certainty.
Thoughtful, challenging conversations with rigorous questioning.
High-quality guests and timely relevance, though pacing can vary between episodes.
Probes difficult topics without resorting to sensationalism.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#201
Israel/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#225
Mexico/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Surgeons Are Removing Sexual Organs From Kids and Calling It Care | Mia Hughes
Q: What is your view on the role of medicalization versus psychological treatment?
The host contends that medical treatment should be contingent on accurate diagnosis and that many cases currently treated with hormones and surgery are rooted in a distressing belief rather than a physiological condition, calling for 'de-psychopathologization' and a safer, more exploratory approach.
Surgeons Are Removing Sexual Organs From Kids and Calling It Care | Mia Hughes
Q: Why do you argue for abolishing the entire field of gender-affirming care?
The guest argues that the field rests on a false premise that transgender identity is a natural, healthy variation and that medical interventions appropriate to this belief are being inappropriately offered to youths, advocating instead for psychological understanding and non-medicalized support to address underlying distress.
Group Bans on Immigration Don't Work | Eric Crampton
Q: What do people need to know about economics that they don't know?
The core point is that incentives matter; people respond to them, and policies should be designed with an understanding of how individuals will react, recognizing we don't have perfect information or perfect foresight, so public policy should focus on credible incentives and avoid overreaching micromanagement.
Provocative insights from an unapologetic classicist | Liza Libes
Q: How can readers reconnect with classic literature today?
By returning to literature for its own merits, using accessible platforms to promote classical works, and encouraging active, critical reading over ideological labeling, while acknowledging the current publishing landscape.
Provocative insights from an unapologetic classicist | Liza Libes
Q: What role do publishing and the broader market play in this shift?
Judging by the conversation, publishing is perceived as left-dominated and risk-averse, favoring certain agendas and genres, which marginalizes traditional literature and alternative voices.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Conversations

What is Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features candid, rigorously argued dialogues with leading thinkers, dissidents, and public figures on divisive cultural, political, and philosophical issues. Episodes frequently tackle topics like free speech, democracy, immigration, religion, media, and science, often exploring controversial viewpoints and challenging conventional narratives. A notable strength is its willingness to grill guests with probing questions while staying focused on ideas rather than dogma, making it a provocative space for listeners who enjoy principled debate and intellectual risk-taking.

Where can I find podcast stats for Conversations?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Conversations. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Conversations and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Conversations get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Conversations, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Conversations?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Conversations, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Conversations have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Conversations has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Conversations?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Conversations:

1. The Winston Marshall Show
2. TRIGGERnometry
3. The Brendan O'Neill Show
4. The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad
5. Heretics | Andrew Gold

How many episodes of Conversations are there?

Conversations launched 4 years ago and published 308 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Conversations?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Conversations?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Conversations from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Conversations?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Conversations. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Conversations?

Recent guests on Conversations include:

1. Frances Widdowson
2. Mia Hughes
3. Eric Crampton
4. Debra Soh
5. Leondardo Orlando
6. Liza Libes
7. Brendan Malone
8. Paul Chato

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days