
Each week, a guest makes a series of recommendations of things which they think should be better known. Our recommendations include interesting people, places, objects, stories, experiences and ideas which our guest feels haven't had the exposure that they deserve.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 402 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Sasha Butler discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Sasha Butler is a Birmingham based writer. Her first novel, The Marriage Contract (Salt, 2025), was shortlisted for the Cheshire Novel Prize 2022 and the Bath Novel Award 2022... more
Doug Lemov discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Doug Lemov is a former teacher and school principal whose books describe the techniques of high-performing teachers. His best-known book, Teach Like a Champion (now in its 3.0 v... more
Sudhir Hazareesingh discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Professor Sudhir Hazareesingh was born in Mauritius. He is a Fellow of the British Academy a Fellow and Tutor in Politics at Balliol College, His books include The Lege... more
Ana Schnabl discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Ana Schnabl is a Slovenian writer and editor. She writes for several Slovenian media outlets and is a monthly columnist for the Guardian. Her collection of short stories Razvez... more
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The concept of this show is deceptively simple, but brilliantly effective because everything mentioned is already curated by the guests. It has brought so many writers,performers, and places to my attention that I would not have known about otherwise. Always interesting.
Delightful! It’s a bit like Backlisted podcast but for all stuff in addition to books. The conversations are so interesting.
This is such a good idea for a podcast. The host handles things excellently. It works best when the guests choose six disparate items from across their range of interests. A few guests have chosen to talk about one theme in six ways and these episodes are less interesting. I have followed up so many items as a result of listening.
I’ve only recently discovered this podcast, and have loved every episode I’ve listened to so far. It’s such a simple and clever idea, and the range of things mentioned is amazing, thought-provoking, crazy, thrilling…impossible to categorise. Also very revealing of the guests - Ivan is a great interviewer. Honestly, it should be better known.
What could be better than listening to an assortment of people talk about things they are passionate about in half hour chunks.
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Focused on the idea of uncovering lesser-known topics, this podcast showcases a diverse range of guests who recommend people, places, ideas, and experiences that deserve more visibility. Each episode features rich discussions around cultural artifacts, historical figures, and thought-provoking narratives spanning various disciplines, from literature to science and art. The format encourages guests to share personal anecdotes surrounding their recommendations, fostering a vibrant exchange that aims to pique listeners' curiosity and inspire exploration beyond the mainstream.
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Recent guests on Better Known include:
1. Ana Schnabl
2. Adam Lind
3. Matt Greene
4. Danny Scott
5. Alan Green
6. Laurence Bergreen
7. Sam Sedgman
8. Jordan Prosser
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