PlasticPills Critical Theory & Philosophy
PlasticpillsThe Pill Pod is hosted by a group of PhDs offering their irreverent (and unsolicited) takes on critical theory, philosophy, culture, and politics.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 257 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsPhilosophySociety & Culture | |||
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- 5 stars but PLEASE turn down your ads
Please. It is physically painful when the ad transitions happen.
Apple Podcasts5witch paper
United States2 months ago Sooooo many long insurance commercials, mostly in Spanish. Good content, but, unlistenable due to adverts. 1 star.
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One of my favorite podcasts out there, very informative and interesting. However why the advertisements all of sudden?
Apple Podcasts4GRAND1NQUISITORUnited States6 months ago - Best Podcast Ever
Unlike other philosophy podcasts, this one truly sounds real and informal—like a group of friends got together at a bar. The hosts are all charming, intense, and passionate. Even if you listen just for fun, you will inevitably learn a lot.
Apple Podcasts5vesnaonlineUnited States7 months ago - Stop being committed to not understanding things
Non-dialectical thinking. Can’t listen
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Apple Podcasts | #66 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #94 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #94 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  France/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #164 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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A debate-focused, theory-forward show where hosts dissect philosophy, critical theory, and politics with brisk banter and witty barbs. Episodes span topics from post-structuralism and psychoanalysis to culture, technology, and current events, with a steady emphasis on how ideology shapes society, media narratives, and public policy. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of dense ideas, lively roundtable dynamics, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, often through provocative contrasts between classical theory and contemporary culture. Listeners can expect thoughtful, sometimes playful, but consistently rigorous discussions that reward curiosity and independent thinking.
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this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 257 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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