
My lectures are dedicated to making Philosophy in particular and the world of ideas in general available to everyone. My exploration of topics and thinkers is designed to provide a foundation for listeners to engage in further reading and thought and develop their own conceptions of the topics I introduce. I have PhD in Literature and Philosophy and was a college professor for over 20 years. I am ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 166 | Founded | a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyEducationSociety & Culture | |||

The elimination of all measures of worth besides price leaves us lost in a world where, with the removal of price, we have no ability to make judgements whatsoever. This is perhaps the single most debilitating impact of Late Capitalism.
Sign-up for ... more
A response to some comments about Steam and a note on an interesting quote from Andre Gide.
Sign-up for Wes’s PATREON to get your questions answered by Wes!
Plus, gain access to course materials, reading lists, peer discussions, bonus lectures, and... more
Spotify represents a case study in how the logic of Late Capitalism ramifies throughout our lives in ways that destroys fundamental aspects of our culture. Our love of music is leveraged to destroy the ecosystem of music creation and enjoyment. The p... more
So much for Free Will. Herein Nietzsche attacks the whole question of Free Will - not taking a side but simply pointing out the meaninglessness of most of the conversations surrounding free will.
Sign-up for Wes’s PATREON to get your questions answe... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





Love every single episode, amazing work !
I have learnt more listening to Wes Cecil in old age than I will ever need and enjoyed every moment of it. The best.
A hidden treasure, listening to the history in the present
I can’t imagine a better thing to absorb while wandering in the golden hour. Mr. Rodgers for adults—but with teeth. If you ever loved History or Philosophy at one point, but weren’t exactly sure why, tune in.
Amazing! I come back to these lectures again and again. His infectiously optimistic, open, reassuring, and invigorating tone inspires you to define your values, find your joy, and begin living the flourishing life truest to you. By freely offering insights from the greatest thinkers, he empowers you to become who you are. It's about having confidence in your actions, realizing your potentialities, and living inspiringly, resiliently, and beautifully invigorated. Pairs nicely with sun streams, na... more
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #108 | |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Content primarily revolves around philosophical discussions and various cultural topics, aiming to make complex ideas accessible to a general audience. The host often draws connections between historical and contemporary thought, examining themes such as the significance of animism, the evolution of cities, and philosophical inquiries into suffering and existence. Unique to this offering is the emphasis on integrating classical philosophical debates with modern societal issues, creating a bridge for listeners to explore deeper intellectual engagement. This podcast serves as a resource for listeners who are interested in expanding their understanding of philosophical concepts as they relate to everyday life and culture.
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Wes Cecil Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Wes Cecil Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Wes Cecil Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Wes Cecil Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers The Wes Cecil Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Wes Cecil Podcast:
1. Hermitix
2. The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
3. Philosophize This!
4. The Nietzsche Podcast
5. Weird Studies
The Wes Cecil Podcast launched a year ago and published 166 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Wes Cecil Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Wes Cecil Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.