
Tangentially Speaking is dedicated to the idea that good conversation is organic, uncensored, revelatory, and free to go down unexpected paths with unconventional people. chrisryan.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 747 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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This show used to be pretty decent and a good informative podcast. He tends to name drop ramble about the same things over and over with humble brags about how he got a porn award and the time he raped a cat. Anymore, he seems to be pretty abrasive and generally ill tempered. He generally sucks.
great questions, knowledge data, many life lessons and great guests and host
This show used to be pretty decent and a good informative podcast. He tends to name drop ramble about the same things over and over with humble brags about how he got a porn award and the time he raped a cat. Anymore, he seems to be pretty abrasive and generally ill tempered.
What happened to this guy? His book was interesting. I mean the idea was, the writing was atrocious, don't know if anyone actually read the whole thing. Seems like he's lost the plot. He's not being invited to any relevant podcasts anymore and no one with any profile is coming on his. These days he's reposting old interviews and posting snippets of new episodes begging people for money. I think throwing 50 bucks in a fountain is better value for money.
Thanks for all the episodes Chris
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Long-form, exploratory conversations across culture, travel, philosophy, and technology. Episodes regularly blend personal storytelling with wide-ranging interviews that touch on ethics, creativity, and social change, often pushing into provocative or whimsical territory. A notable throughline is a commitment to uncensored, organic dialogue with diverse guests, plus ongoing explorations of community and access through a subscription-based model. The format stands out for its intimate banter, willingness to entertain controversial ideas, and a strong emphasis on inclusivity for listeners who can't or won't pay, which can shape the listening experience and guest selection.
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