“On their first episode of 'Very Bad Wizards,' Sommers and Pizarro say that they want to model their podcast on sports podcasts where two guys chat like you'd hear in a bar. They've definitely succeeded, since every episode makes you feel like you're hanging out with them at a local pub. This is mostly due to the friendly and engaging tone of discussion, although in one episode they're both actually drinking and one of them is obviously a little sloshed. I'm a philosophy professor with a long commute, and I've listened to pretty much every philosophy podcast around, but VBW is the only one I've listened to multiple times for fun, and laughed out loud at in the car by myself. This always looks crazy to people driving by. Some of their best jokes are also some of their best insights, like asking why people immediately say something like: "there's no free will, that means I get to finally have sex with my dog!"”Read full review »
Derek Leben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/13
“I never really knew the whole idea of moral psychology and since listening to these yahoos, I feel like I'm starting to finally see things from a different perspective. I have picked up the righteous mind by heidt and I have listened to Ted talks. My mind feels like it has finally found...”Read full review »
myself1982 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/14
“These are the kinds of conversations I crave. Much of the content and words used may go over my head but I just do a few google searches and get caught up. I'm thrilled to have found these guys because they hang in there and address so many questions that often get swept under a rug. I...”Read full review »
MoDawggy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/14
“As a student of both philosophy and psychology I was thrilled to find this podcast. I have not been disappointed by any of the dozen episodes I've listened to so far. I don't always agree but laugh I do, always.”Read full review »
Yatoly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/14
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