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Hermitix

Hermitix
Arthur Machen
Pessimism
H.P. Lovecraft
Weird Fiction
Presence
Gabriel Marcel
Tarot
Arthur Schopenhauer
Death
Hope
Love
Nineteenth-Century Literature
French Philosophy
Domestication Of the Sacred
Technology
Existentialism
The Great God Pan
The Hill Of Dreams
Schopenhauer
Francisco Varela

Hermitix is a podcast focusing on one-on-one interviews relating to fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird lit, underappreciated thinkers and movements, and that which historically finds itself 'outside' the academic canon. Instagram: www.instagram.com/jameshermitix/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/hermitix Contact: hermitixpodcast@protonmail.com

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes536Founded7 years ago
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Review of Sarah by JT LeRoy---Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠ / hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠ patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠http://te... more

Bob Dobbs was Marshall McLuhan's archivist, and is a renegade McLuhan scholar. In this episode we discuss the work of Marshall McLuhan and Frank Zappa.Dobb's site: ionandbob.com/Dobb's Zappa site: bobonzappa.com/Dobbs's writings: http... more

Review of The Enlightenment Trilogy by Jed McKennaMcKenna website: jedmckenna.com/---Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠ / hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠ patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠https:/... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Muller
Translator and editor of The Obsolescence of the Human (Günther Anders)
Translation/editor, The Obsolescence of the Human (Minnesota Press edition)
Episode: Günther Anders 'The Obsolescence of the Human' with Christopher John Müller
Philip Pilkington
An economist and author specializing in post-liberal issues.
Polity
Episode: The Collapse of Global Liberalism with Philip Pilkington
Bogna Konior
Writer and researcher interested in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, currently based between China and Ukraine.
NYU Shanghai
Episode: The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet - Deception, Silence, Intelligence with Bogna Konior
Daisy Waugh
Author of 'Anarchy' and a professional writer
Fisher King Publishing
Episode: Anarchy! - Ozias Plume saves the world by Daisy Waugh
Sean McGrath
Professor of philosophy and author of 'The Lost Road: A Search for the Soul of the West'
Christian Alternative Books
Episode: A Search for the Soul of the West with Sean McGrath
Joseph William Turner
Philosopher and writer focusing on Jean-Luc Nancy and Keiji Nishitani.
Episode: The Philosophy of Jean-Luc Nancy with Joseph Turner
Valentin Gerlier
Educator with extensive experience in Krishnamurti's teachings.
Brockwood Park School
Episode: Jiddu Krishnamurti, Part 2: Education and Thought with Valentin Gerlier
David Lloyd Dusenbury
Philosopher and co-author of 'The Era of Recivilization'
American Affairs Journal
Episode: Kojève, Fukuyama, and the End of Liberalism with David Lloyd Dusenbury
Danny Forde
Philosopher and author of the book 'Phenomenology of Psychedelic Experiences'
Episode: Phenomenology of Psychedelic Experiences with Danny Forde

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James Reich
Host of Hermitix Podcast; engages guests in deep philosophical and cultural discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 981 ratings
  • Sleep Inducing

    Generally excellent topic choices. But this guy often seems half-asleep. And when he has a guest who tends to drone—like the man who spoke about Satie—the consequence is dreary. Then again, perhaps the droning (or the subject) itself drained the moderator of enthusiasm.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Clancularius1
    United Statesa month ago
  • And now for something completely different.

    Has become a daily listen. Incredibly helpful in my post cancer life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave K in Niagara
    Canadaa month ago
  • Treasure Trove

    A trove of exceptional conversations on themes deeply meaningful, and at times, appropriately challenging; a perennial favourite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atsow
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Density and Conversational Flow

    The guests and substance are always intellectually rich, engaging and well framed but it’s the way James keeps the conversation flowing naturally through his own curiosity and productive banter style that makes this pod addictive - always on point but still always organic in tone, pace, dialectic

    Although the material covered may be a bit heavy or hard for me to follow on first take I appreciate how he doesn’t interrupt the flow or lower the conversational level of the guest to describe all th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shushumia
    United States5 months ago
  • Hope Isn’t the Only Lens

    Ever since James’ conversion experience, he denigrates anything with overt themes of pessimism or nihilism. While recognizing he’s found meaning through Christianity, this does not necessarily invalidate anything with an opposing view of existence.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Broliosus
    United States10 months ago

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Some episodes can be dense and require multiple listens to follow all references
The host maintains a curious, unhurried pace that keeps conversations alive
Listeners appreciate the breadth of fringe topics and depth of discussion
Guest quality and intellectual rigor are commonly praised
Sparking thought-provoking, niche explorations with thoughtful guests

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Günther Anders 'The Obsolescence of the Human' with Christopher John Müller
Q: What makes translating Anders particularly challenging for this book?
Muller explains that Anders' voice and narrative tonality shift across chapters, requiring careful calibration to preserve the text's epic, sometimes archaic mood while still making it intelligible in English.
The Collapse of Global Liberalism with Philip Pilkington
Q: What about those who don't have traditionalism in their back pocket? Why is this bad?
Pursuing negative freedom hollows out society, releasing the worst instincts in people.
The Collapse of Global Liberalism with Philip Pilkington
Q: Do you see capitalism as a smaller part of a larger picture when it comes to liberalism?
He believes that capitalism is fundamentally linked to liberalism but points out that markets existed long before liberalism.
The Collapse of Global Liberalism with Philip Pilkington
Q: Can you define liberalism for me?
Pilkington describes liberalism as defined by negation and centers it around the concept of smashing arbitrary hierarchies.
The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet - Deception, Silence, Intelligence with Bogna Konior
Q: How does AI mirror human behavior?
AIs might engage in deception and mimicry as they develop their own operational strategies.

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What is Hermitix about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Hermitix features one-on-one conversations with thinkers who orbit fringe philosophy, obscure theory, unusual literature, and underappreciated movements. Episodes frequently explore non-mainstream ideas through deep-dive book discussions, philosophical critiques, and cross-disciplinary analysis, often weaving literature, psychology, and politics into provocative conversations. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous, esoteric topics and a willingness to entertain challenging or anti-mainstream perspectives; production tends toward thoughtful, unhurried dialogue with guests who are scholars, writers, or independent thinkers. A notable strength is the show's ability to surface niche thinkers and fringe theories with accessible, curious moderat... more

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1. Chris Muller
2. Philip Pilkington
3. Bogna Konior
4. Daisy Waugh
5. Sean McGrath
6. Joseph William Turner
7. Valentin Gerlier
8. David Lloyd Dusenbury

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