Decoding the Gurus
Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew BrowneAn exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curt... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 215 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSocial SciencesSociety & Culture | |||
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United Kingdom16 days ago - Old Man Clings To Chair
Not since Clint Eastwood have we seen a cantankerous man confuse and frustrate such a large audience with his chair.
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Next time please respectfully give him the space he needs!
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Canadaa month ago - Woke gurus
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I used to be influenced by all manner of gurus, from Lex, to Jordan Peterson and even more traditional spiritual ones. But no more! Now they are all irreversibly ruined for me, their hypocrisy and rhetoric bare for my eyes to see. All my favourite podcasts are ruined. Now I only need someone to help me decode this, and I will finally be free from podcasts all together.
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Focusing on the critique of contemporary intellectual figures, the content explores various personalities labeled as 'gurus' and their influence on society. The episodes reflect a combination of humor and analytical discourse, often tackling complex themes from philosophy to psychology, including moral values, cultural narratives, and societal critiques. Noteworthy for its conversational approach, the show aims to expose the inconsistencies and ideologies behind popular figures, encouraging listeners to think critically about mainstream narratives while also incorporating unique accents and personal anecdotes from hosts with academic backgrounds.
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Decoding the Gurus launched 5 years ago and published 215 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Dr. Philipp Markolin
2. James Bloodworth
3. Eric Weinstein
4. Chaz Firestone
5. Dorsa Amir
6. Manvir Singh
7. Chamath Palihapitiya
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