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Hermitix

Hermitix
Philosophy
Existentialism
Carl Jung
Mental Health
Christianity
Nihilism
Spirituality
Love
Max Stirner
Death
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Pessimism
Occultism
Egoism
Psychoanalysis
World War II
Wilhelm Reich
Artificial Intelligence
Arthur Schopenhauer
Christian Mysticism

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 weeklyEpisodes546Founded8 years ago
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Steven Connor
Director of Research, Digital Futures Institute, King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Gaston Bachelard: An Intellectual Biography with Steven Connor
Stijn Vanheule
Professor of clinical psychology and psychoanalysis at Ghent University; Lacanian analyst
Ghent University
Episode: Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Benjamin Saltzman
Author of Turning Away, The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture
University of Chicago
Episode: Turning Away from the World / The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture with Benjamin A. Saltzman
Felix John Taylor
Author of Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Magic Arts and the Occult Revival
Thames & Hudson (publisher)
Episode: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn / Magic Arts and the Occult Revival with Felix John Taylor
Vincent Lê
Philosopher and author of Unknown Lands: Decoding Nick Land's Accelerationist Philosophy
Unknown Lands (Index Press)
Episode: The Philosophy of Nick Land with Vincent Lê
Bob Dobbs
Self-described McLuhan and Zappa scholar featured on Hermitix
Episode: Marshall McLuhan X Frank Zappa - The Art of Information/The Information of Art with Bob Dobbs
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

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

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k 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 States2 months 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
    Canada3 months 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 Kingdom6 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 States6 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
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    Broliosus
    United Statesa year ago

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The host maintains a curious, unhurried pace that keeps conversations alive
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Guest quality and intellectual rigor are commonly praised
Sparking thought-provoking, niche explorations with thoughtful guests

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Gaston Bachelard: An Intellectual Biography with Steven Connor
Q: What do you see as the central thread linking Bachelard's scientific and imaginative epochs in his life?
The host and Steven discuss the oscillation between empirical discipline and poetic imagination, highlighting mesomorphic matter and the perpetual negotiation between subject and object as a core dynamic in Bachelard's thinking.
Gaston Bachelard: An Intellectual Biography with Steven Connor
Q: So, Steven, tell us a little about your background and what drew you to Bachelard.
Steven explains his role at King's College, his long-standing interest in the history of technology and imagination, and how this led him to engage with Bachelard's work through Serre and the trajectory of his own biography.
Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Q: Is that the biggest shift you aim for with your book, repositioning non-specialists toward viewing psychosis as a starting point for relationships and meaning, rather than a final end?
Yes, the book seeks to present psychosis as a difficult but potentially generative path, emphasizing encounters, social bonds, and hopeful avenues for families to support individuals through meaningful engagement rather than simply aiming for a cure.
Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Q: Is there always a precipitating event for psychosis, and how does the subject difference before and after an event look in Lacanian terms?
There can be triggering life events that challenge the sense of self, but concrete cases vary; Lacan emphasizes the foreclosure of the name of the father and the intrusion of the real as central to the psychotic shift.
Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Q: So you are drawing on figures that often aren't seen as accessible, especially Lacan. What do non-specialist readers, families, and caregivers need from psychoanalytic theory that the specialist often loses?
The guest suggests psychoanalysis offers listening to psychosis and attention to unconscious processes, providing a framework to take patients' experiences seriously and explore subjective meaning beyond purely biomedical explanations.

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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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4. Felix John Taylor
5. Vincent Lê
6. Bob Dobbs
7. Chris Muller
8. Philip Pilkington

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