Search Engine
PJ VogtWe try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small.Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusiness | |||
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A listener asks: whose penis gets the top spot on the Wikipedia page for penis?
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- Fun and captivating
This podcast has diverse subjects and presents it in a captivating way. Always makes you think.
Apple Podcasts5mhk1999
United States23 days ago - Ira called. He wants his speech impediment back.
I was onboard for a few episodes (e.g. Obituary) about quirky events or interesting anomalies in society. Then it became clear that, just like the show it emulates (This American Life), SE had to prove its L creds. The latest Gaza Chef episode epitomizes this. Sure, feel free to run someone else’s fully unvetted story that you could drive a truck through, if you did a little actual first hand research, but I’m out. (PS- perhaps my loss, but I don’t really care about whose penis is on Wikipedia e... more
Apple Podcasts1JustASadRatUnited Statesa month ago - Sounds like he hates his job
I gave it a try but He sounds like he’s trying to be the most cleaver host on the planet. His voice and excitement for guests, his reactions to interesting points puts me to sleep. His voice put through an analyzer would be a flatline. To me, he ‘sounds’ like a perfect example of what a narcissist sound like.
Apple Podcasts1Expression/Interest lacking
Canadaa month ago - One of the greatest
I listen to a lot of podcasts. This is one of the very best. Funny, creative, yet deep. Often it starts in an of off-beat hilarious way but then goes after things in a quite serious manner. Like the one about penises on Wikipedia. On many occasions it has shown me things I had not thought of before (like the one on drugs) or changed my mind about things. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5YahooUlli
Austriaa month ago - Stop with the AI episodes
It’s funny that PJ came to us from a tech reporting background. The episodes about almost everything else are fun, curious, interesting, playful. The AI episodes are so credulous and unserious I can’t believe it’s the same person. The tone of inevitability and shrugging helplessness that PJ and his guests bring to the topic is exactly why every corporate leader in America is being completely fleeced by these companies! Please, you must have a LITTLE cynicism left over, PJ!
Apple Podcasts2hwpwUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #7 | United States/Technology |
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A thoughtful, question-driven show that blends deep reporting with curiosity across technology, science, policy, and culture. Episodes often unpack complex incidents or trends—such as AI safety governance, the economics of warfare, or niche cultural phenomena—through expert interviews, investigative reporting, and narrative storytelling. The strongest assets are rigorous sourcing, a calm, inquisitive host voice, and a willingness to tackle controversial or opaque topics with nuance. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous analysis, balanced framing, and thought-provoking conversations that connect esoteric subjects to broader societal implications.
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1. Roland Nozomu-Kelts
2. W. David Marks
3. Lane Rasberry
4. Abdul El-Sayed
5. Jasmine Sun
6. Deepa Seetharaman
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8. Ben Westoff
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