
1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesHistoryScience | |||

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Fantastic podcast, incredibly well-researched. Adam has nice clear voice which makes for an engaging delivery, never dry or dull. I have found nothing else quite comparable! I originally discovered Experimental History on Substack (where seemingly all the good podcasters lurk!)
I’m shocked to see this few reviews! Experimental History manages somehow to be important, smart and fresh. Algorithm, hear my plea!
Very interesting and entertaining. Makes you think.
I am alive at the same time as Adam Mastroianni, and for this I am grateful
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A thought-provoking, solo-host show that blends history, science, and cultural critique through compact, idea-driven monologues. Episodes frequently tackle topics like the replication crisis, open science, the economics of publishing, AI, and the evolving relationship between art and technology, all narrated with witty, personal storytelling and references to broader cultural moments. The format favors brisk, well-argued takes on how ideas spread, how institutions function, and how digital culture reshapes public discourse, often ending with practical calls to action or notes on ongoing projects. The show's distinctiveness lies in its rigorous, research-backed commentary delivered in a clear, engaging voice, and its willingness to challenge... more
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