Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Pushkin IndustriesWe tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Frida... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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- Impressive story telling
Tim’s tone and cadence is mesmerizing, keeping me on the edge of my seat at every turn. Love it.
Apple Podcasts5RenMign09
Canadaa month ago The stories told are interesting and well done, but the large and increasing number of ads (most of which repeat), undisclosed sponsored episodes (i.e every Cautionary Conversation guest shilling a book) and now not only Pushkin+ but a separate Patreon contribution necessary to get all content? This is either greed or a broken business model and there's only so much I can stomach. I'll come back when more respect is shown for the listener's time.
Podcast Addict3a month agoParallax Abstraction- Tim H brilliant, but who is the whiney i-heart woman?
Almost every episode is fascinating and entertainingly presented. Except that now I have to jump up to fast forward through the most irritating advert of all time, for i-heart podcasts, featuring an over-confident American nasally whining the same spiel twice during the show. I suggest you move yo another podcast provider, Tim.
Apple Podcasts4to bff d
Italya month ago - Like the podcast, but…
Tim has got a good thing going. Lots of info, but supporting Malcolm Gladwell sours my taste. Too much of that guy is present here… he’s not a good person in my book.
Apple Podcasts2FOUNDPUNK
United Statesa month ago - A classic
One of my absolute favorite podcasts. Tim weaves narratives in a wave like none other. Listener for life.
Apple Podcasts5Tom in PDXUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #33 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/History |
Spotify | #19 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #176 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #217 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
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Exploring stories that straddle the line between cautionary and entertaining, this series presents true tales of human error, misjudgment, and catastrophic consequences. Each episode is anchored by a compelling narrative that sheds light on fascinating historical figures and pivotal moments, revealing lessons that resonate with contemporary audiences. Tim Harford's storytelling engages listeners with a blend of humor and gravitas, making serious subjects approachable while underscoring their significance. The content spans a diverse range of themes, from medical controversies to legendary disasters, appealing to those interested in historical context as a means to understand modern dilemmas.
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5. Peter Singer
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