Selling Plato

About Selling Plato

Welcome to the podcast, hosted by Dr. Jared Oliphint. I talk to all kinds of people about meaningful things. 📲 CONNECT on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jared.oliphint X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint

Publisher

Dr. Jared Oliphint

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jul 2024

Latest episode

21 May 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 May 2026

   Studying Philosophy, a Master's in Linguistics, & Performing Comedy for Millions | Myq Kaplan

   Myq “Mike” Kaplan has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. His special “Rini” is out on YouTube. He also has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a one-hour standup special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a Dry Bar special called “Live From The Universe,” as well as two podcasts, “The Faucet” and “Broccoli and Ice Cream,” and a book of his jokes illustrated by Ramin Nazer called “Heart Brain Art Train.” His debut album, “Vegan Mind Meld,” was one of iTunes’ top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his last album, “A.K.A.,” debuted at #1 and was called “invigoratingly funny” by the NY Times! From www.myqkaplan.com Chapters 00:00 Journey into Philosophy 10:23 Ethics and Animal Rights 19:45 Analytic vs. Eastern Philosophy 34:17 The Intersection of Language and Philosophy 40:43 The Complexity of Sign Languages 42:57 The Journey into Linguistics and Grad School 47:08 The Intersection of Logic and Linguistics 50:38 Understanding Natural vs. Artificial Languages 55:19 The Role of Performance in Comedy 01:00:13 Learning and Communication in Relationships 01:05:04 The Influence of Comedy on Language Understanding 01:16:52 Transitioning from Academia to Comedy 01:22:32 The Journey to Headlining Comedy 01:23:54 Television Breakthroughs and Early Success 01:26:29 The Impact of Last Comic Standing 01:28:12 The Role of Podcasts in Comedy Careers 01:31:40 The Significance of Comedy Central Specials 01:38:37 The Evolution of Comedy Platforms 01:41:51 Mindset Before Late Night Performances 01:47:31 The Nature of Competition in Entertainment 01:50:13 Reflections on America's Got Talent 01:55:33 Gratitude for Life's Journey and Relationships ✍🏻 Get my FREE paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b Keywords Myq Kaplan, philosophy, linguistics, ethics, meditation, Eastern philosophy, Western philosophy, comedy, language, mindfulness Myq Kaplan, comedy, linguistics, stand-up, personal growth, podcast, TV, success, authenticity, community

2. 

   7 May 2026

   MIT Philosopher Dr. Bradford Skow on Time, Beauty, and Academic Freedom

   From bradfordskow.com:Dr. Bradford Skow is a poet and a Professor of Philosophy at MIT, Co-organizer of the MIT Civil Discourse Project, and Distinguished College of Computing Fellow at MIT. He writes Mostly Aesthetics, a newsletter of and about poetry, philosophy, and the arts.Mostly Aesthetics: https://mostly.substack.com/Dr. Skow's academic website: https://web.mit.edu/bskow/www/Chapters00:00 The MIT Civil Discourse Project05:16 Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom at MIT11:02 Exploring Aesthetics and Personal Interests17:08 Understanding Beauty and Aesthetic Value23:17 Metaphysics of Aesthetics and Music31:45 The Distinction of Listening: Inside vs. Outside37:52 Philosophy of Time: Block Universe Theory Explained44:06 Change and Motion: The Nature of Time49:08 Philosophical Shifts: Embracing Intuition and Experience57:41 Family and Ethics: The Importance of Family Life01:04:39 Running and Philosophy: The Discipline of Endurance✍🏻 Get my FREE paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate📲 CONNECT on:X: https://x.com/jaredoliphintInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphintLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphintThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphintDr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2bKeywordsfree speech, MIT, aesthetics, philosophy of time, metaphysics, beauty, civil discourse, philosophy of art, science and morality, philosophical education

3. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Songwriter Luke Laird on Winning a Grammy, the Changing Music Industry, & Earning a Master's Degree

   Luke Laird has over 25 Billboard #1 hits, a multiple Grammy-award winner, and one of the most successful country music songwriters of all time. He is the co-founder of the publishing and management company Creative Nation, with his wife Beth. He was named ACM Songwriter of the Year (2015) and BMI Songwriter of the Year (2012). He has written for Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lana Del Rey, Megan Moroney, Morgan Wallen, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, George Straight, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt, and many more. Luke's Instagram: www.instagram.com/lukerobert Creative Nation: https://www.creativenationmusic.com/about Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Songwriter 02:17 Collaborative Songwriting Dynamics 05:14 Navigating the Music Industry 08:11 The Evolution of Music Technology 11:03 The Impact of Streaming on Songwriting 13:59 The Role of Social Media in Music 17:02 Financial Realities of Songwriting 19:57 Nostalgia for Music's Past 22:54 The Influence of Hip Hop on Country Music 29:50 The Emotional Connection to Music 32:32 Experiencing Grammy Nominations 35:44 Collaborations with Notable Artists 41:58 The Journey of Songwriting 48:05 Working with Emerging Artists 01:00:14 Pursuing a Master's Degree in Theology ✍🏻 Get my FREE paper-writing guide: https://jaredoliphint.kit.com/freepapertemplate 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/jaredoliphint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredoliphint LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jaredoliphint Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jaredoliphint Dr. Jared Oliphint received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. Create your own newsletter using my affiliate link with Kit here: https://partners.kit.com/ichm6j4wln2b Keywords songwriting, music industry, collaboration, industry evolution, creative process, Nashville, country music, Lana Del Rey, Carrie Underwood, faith and music

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

11,961,261

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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Quality

54

Social presence

90

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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