Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

David Bates, Matt Bush, and Andrew Lazo

C.S. Lewis

Perelandra

Christianity

Narnia

The Abolition Of Man

George Macdonald

Christmas

CS Lewis

Till We Have Faces

The Last Battle

The Chronicles Of Narnia

Charles Williams

Letters To Children

Joy Davidman

Philosophy

Inklings

Paralandra

Tolkien

Theology

Friendship

Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	511	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ChristianityReligion & Spirituality

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Bonus – Half Pint with Megan & Daniel ("Davy")

This is the audio-only version of a recent Half Pint episode. David interviews Megan and Daniel who together form the band "Davy" and who will soon be releasing their album which is inspired by Lewis' "Till We Have Faces".

[Video Version]

8 Sep 2026 • 20 min • Most popular

Bonus – Half Pint with Joseph Weigel ("Planet Thulcandra")

This is the audio-only version of a recent Half Pint episode. David interviews Joseph Weigel, a former guest-of-the-show, who recently released "Planet Thulcandra: Magic and Science in C. S. Lewis’s That Hideous Strength".

[Watch Video]

1 Sep 2026 • 25 min • Popular

Bonus – Announcements ("Where is Season 10?")

The next season of Pints With Jack is delayed and will be a little different. Here's why...

25 Aug 2026 • 4 min

S9E31 – "Season Finale"

The "Last Call" bell tolls for Season 9…

[Show Notes]

2 Jun 2026 • 50 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Joe Ricke

American scholar of English literature; host of Inklings Folk Fellowship

Inklings Folk Fellowship

Episode: S9E30 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Rudolf Otto", After Hours with Dr. Joe Ricke

Dr. Carolyn Weber

Author, professor, and expert on CS Lewis; returning guest

New College Franklin / Author of Surprised by Oxford, Sex and the City of God, Holy is the Day

Episode: S9E29 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Coleridge", After Hours with Dr. Carolyn Weber

Simon Horobin

British philologist and Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Episode: S9E28 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Chaucer", After Hours with Dr. Simon Horobin

Dr. Ben Reinhard

Professor of English at Franciscan University of Steubenville; expert on Anglo-Saxon literature and the Inklings

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Episode: S9E27 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Beowulf", After Hours with Dr. Ben Reinhard

Paul Fiddes

English theologian and novelist; Professor of Systematic Theology at Oxford University; author and scholar

University of Oxford; Regent's Park College Oxford; author of The Magisterial Charles Williams and CS. Lewis Friends in Co-inherence

Episode: S9E25: “Charles Williams Month – Friends in Co-inherence”, After Hours with Dr. Paul Fiddes

Grevel Lindop

Author of Charles Williams, The Third Inkling

University of Manchester (former English Dept.)

Episode: S9E23: "Charles Williams Month - The Third Inkling", After Hours with Grevil Lindop

Michael Ward

Dr. Michael Ward, author of After Humanity

University/Author

Episode: S9E22: Abolition – Retrospective, After Hours with Dr. Michael Ward

Joseph Weigel

Host of the Men With Chests podcast; author and Lewis scholar

Men With Chests / Apocryphal Press

Episode: S9E21 – Abolition – Ch. 3 Review, After Hours with Joseph Weigel

Dr. Joshua Herring

Professor of Classical Education and Humanities at Thales College

Thales College, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Episode: S9E17 – Abolition – Ch. 2 Review, After Hours with Dr. Joshua Herring

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Andrew

Co-host with distribution of segments and participant in interviews; long-running presence with a focus on discussion flow and engagement.

David Bates

Co-host who drives interview segments and oversees guest interactions; guides discussion and questions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 925 ratings

Listening to this podcast is an entertaining and thought-provoking way to journey through C. S. Lewis's wonderful books. As an ardent Lewis fan, I really appreciate the time and effort that Matt and David put into sharing their illuminating thoughts about his work. I recommend this podcast to anyone interested in Lewis or the Christian faith.
Podcast Addict
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willowcowley13
2 months ago
Thank you
As a lifelong reader of CS Lewis, I so appreciate your podcasts. I read his books on my own, without conversation partners, sometimes understanding what I read, often not, but listening to your conversations opens new vistas of learning for me. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts
5
Frascol
Canada4 months ago
Love the podcast
I really enjoy listening to Pints with Jack. I love the three hosts and their dynamic. I’ll probably never tire of the ‘Till We Have Faces vs Great Divorce’ debates. But what I appreciate most is that these are men ‘with chests’.
Apple Podcasts
5
M57123
United Kingdom5 months ago
I find this podcast to be interesting and entertaining. I often use it as a primer for works we are reading in my local C.S. Lewis Society. I have also found several non-Lewis works to tackle by listening. The hosts are very knowledgeable themselves, but also have guests that are among the most respected Lewis scholars available. Each of the 3 hosts approaches the episode from their own unique background and experience. This one is on my automatic download list.
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drandy95
7 months ago
Love these guys!
My mom showed me this podcast for school as we are reading through Mere Christianity, and it is my favorite part of my week after reading the chapter. I love this podcast and it is making me want to read more Books by Jack!
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United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the thoughtful balance of casual banter and rigorous analysis.

Community and accessibility of expert guests help attract a loyal audience.

The host dynamic is a standout, though some listeners have noted snark at times; overall positivity remains.

Guests with strong scholarly credentials are a key draw for quality conversations.

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Apple Podcasts	#156	Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#200	France/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#41	Russia/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
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Talking Points

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Bonus – Half Pint with Joseph Weigel ("Planet Thulcandra")

Q: Would you mind just introducing yourself?

Joseph Weigel introduces himself, explains his background in Lewis scholarship, and describes his previous podcast work and current project on Planet Thulcandra.

S9E29 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Coleridge", After Hours with Dr. Carolyn Weber

Q: What have you been up to since your last appearance?

Dr. Weber outlines ongoing teaching, a new book project, and continued work with Inklings scholarship, emphasizing spiritual formation and how Coleridge's thought intersects with Lewis.

S9E28 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Chaucer", After Hours with Dr. Simon Horobin

Q: What is the structure and framing device of The Canterbury Tales as discussed in the episode?

The Canterbury Tales are framed around a pilgrimage from the Tabard Inn in Southwark, with pilgrims telling tales to pass the time on the journey to Canterbury, a structure that creates dynamic interactions and tensions among the storytellers.

S9E28 – Jack's Bookshelf – "Chaucer", After Hours with Dr. Simon Horobin

Q: How does Lewis reinterpret Chaucer in his scholarly work?

Lewis views Chaucer as a medievalizer who elevates and revises the stories from Italian and French sources, incorporating medieval rhetorical theory and ideas about predestination and fate, which Lewis argues become central to Chaucer's most sophisticated works like Troilus and Criseyde.

S9E25: “Charles Williams Month – Friends in Co-inherence”, After Hours with Dr. Paul Fiddes

Q: What is the origin of the idea of co-inherence and is it biblical or patristic in its roots?

It springs from biblical language about being in Christ and in the Father, is traced through the Church Fathers with perichoresis, and was later translated into English as Co-Inherence by Williams' influences, combining both biblical and patristic strands.

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The program presents deep-dive conversations into CS Lewis's oeuvre and the Inklings circle, blending chapter-by-chapter analysis with expert guest interviews. Listeners get a thoughtful mix of literary critique, theological reflection, and contextual history, with episodes ranging from close readings of The Abolition of Man to explorations of Coleridge, Chaucer, and Charles Williams. Noteworthy are the regular scholarly guests, accessible banter among hosts, and a format that weaves personal anecdotes with rigorous analysis, offering both practical reading guidance and broader cultural insights.

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