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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2627 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||

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Love having these deep dives into religious history—but so many of these scholars are men. Maybe it’s a problem with academia or cafe mic publishing, and this podcast is just reflecting it. But there’s either a systematic problem, or a systemic one.
Surely you can get better sound quality. Such a shame. Otherwise excellent
Many interesting discussions- but why is the sound quality so poor in some of the phone interviews? It sounds like they were recorded from low quality VoIP lines on a noisy cell phone connection. Surely in an age of digital communications it shouldn't be so hard to record a phone conversation that doesn't sound like its coming through a distortion system muffled through a blanket.
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A channel dedicated to the exploration of scholarly work in the field of religion, featuring conversations with experts discussing their recently published books and research. Episodes often address a variety of themes, such as the intersections of religion, culture, politics, and society. Unique in its academic focus, the content presents complex topics in an engaging manner, making advanced discussions accessible for listeners interested in deepening their understanding of religious studies and current discourses in the academic arena. Regular attention to contemporary issues alongside historical contexts enriches the listening experience.
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