A place where curiosity trumps categories and the only real theme is that there isn’t one.
From philosophers to theologians, athletes to artists, city to country, you’ll never guess the next guest and I’ll never know where the conversation may lead. Interesting people, interesting topics, and the (more than) occasional tangent.
Welcome.
Ep. 82 - Jonny Thomson - Think Like a Philosopher: From Aristotle To Nietzsche
Jonny Thomson is a writer who explains philosophical ideas.
In this thought episode, we journey through the world of philosophy — from ancient wisdom to modern thought experiments. We ask: what does it really mean to live a philosophical life in today’s world.
The conversation explores Nietzsche’s ideas on truth, the misunderstood legacy that tied him (wrongly) to Hitler, and his vision of the Übermensch. We dive into how philosophy intersects with religion, royalty, and even AI — can ChatGPT itself be considered a philosopher?
From Aristotle’s advice on small talk to the Overton Window, manners, razors, and Solomon’s Paradox, this episode blends intellectual curiosity with real-world relevance.
To wrap up, we share three essential philosophy book recommendations for anyone ready to think deeper.
Jonny's Substack: https://miniphilosophy.substack.com/ Timestamps:0:00 – Which Philosophy Is In Vogue Now?4:15 – What Is A Philosophical Life?8:45 – Nietzsche on Truth11:47 – Was Nietzsche Hitler’s Favourite Philosopher?14:20 – Nietzsche’s Übermensch19:18 – Philosophy & Religion22:55 – The Royal Family25:34 – Philosophy: Written vs. Talking28:52 – ChatGPT the Philosopher?33:50 – Aristotle’s Small Talk Advice37:24 – The Overton Window42:40 – Manners Maketh Man45:29 – What Is A Razor?47:10 – Solomon’s Paradox
29 Oct 2025
Ep. 81 - Paula Minchin - What It's Like To Work On Britain's Favourite Magazine
Paula Minchin is the Features and Managing Editor of Country Life magazine. In this episode, we ping-pong through a wide range of topics - from working with David Beckham, preserving the magazine’s heritage while attracting new readers, why print media is far from dead and so much more.
We also delve into the Machiavellian world of journalism, collaborating with the Royal Family, and the weekly lifecycle of producing one of Britain’s most iconic publications.
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Working With David Beckham
8:20 - Tyranny Of Weekly Publications
12:30 - Is Print Media Dead?
17:25 - Editorial Straightjacket vs. Creative Freedom
21:25 - Balancing Tradition With Enticing New Readers
26:55 - Working With The Royal Family
34:01 - The Housing Section
39:27- Presenting A Sanitised Version Of The Countryside?
43:53 - Are All Journalist Machiavellian?
50:30 - Were The 90’s In Journalism Wild?
23 Oct 2025
Ep. 80 - Ali Farahmand-Razavi - Economics Made Simple: Inflation, Deficit, Nazism & Stock Market Bubbles
Ali Farahmand-Razavi is an economist and content creator who shares his tips, insights, and wisdom in today’s episode.
From exploring why the Nazis were, in fact, left-wing, to discussing why Marxism endures today, Ali delves into a range of fascinating topics.
He explains what a government deficit really is and how it has hamstrung successive governments, critiques what Gary’s Economics got wrong, and weighs up the head-versus-heart dilemma of moving to Dubai for tax reasons—and much more.
Enjoy the episode.
Ali's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ali_razavi12/?hl=enAli's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alifarahmandrazavi/?originalSubdomain=uk
0:00 - Were The Nazi’s Left or Right Wing?
7:51 - What Marxism Got Wrong
12:50 - Reform’s Economic Policies
16:12 - Economics Over Protesting
18:48 - Implications Of A Government Deficit
24:52 - Rudimentary Inflation Tracking
28:15 - What Gary’s Economics Got Wrong
39:10 - Modern Comforts vs. House Ladder
45:13 - Don’t Worry About London
51:18 - Dubai (Head) vs. England (Heart)
56:10 - Why Do We All Want To Be Farmers?
1:00:45 - Are We In An AI Bubble?
1:07:00 - Why Do We Wear Ties?
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