Scholarly podcast in disguise
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“Although seemingly a podcast about film criticism, I actually think there’s more discussion of moral psychology and philosophy. The title alludes to the 1993 classic The Wizard of Oz and every other episode mentions Pulp Fiction and The Big Lebowski, but if you listen closely, there’s more than film criticism here. Sommers and Pizarro unwittingly walk listeners though psychological and philosophical literatures on morality, ethics, and related issues, describing theory and research entertainingly and cogently. Very Bad Wizards attracts an audience by fronting as a profane and often wildly inappropriate Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, but then pulls a bait-and-switch where listeners are left learning about human psychology as it relates to morality. Their voices are odd—one sounds like he swallowed a tampon and the other sounds like he’s going through puberty every episode—but if you hang in there for a few episodes, you’ll adapt to the auditory assault.
All kidding aside, I love this podcast and I cannot recommend it enough. I regularly steal content and jokes for my classes and research. I only listen to four podcasts: RadioLab, Freakonomics, This American Life, and Very Bad Wizards…and New VB Dub episodes get played first.”
AaronGoetz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/14
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“This is the most intellectually and funny stimulating podcast I had ever followed. I love you guys. This is a great service. Thank you for sharing your passion with the rest of us (layman) : )
#I also started following VBW after listening to your Sam Harris Episodes. ^^”
Condescending486 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/14/15
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“Great Podcast, really funny and relevant discussion of social psychology and philosophy, totally addictive listening. Very Bad Wizards will also direct you to other really interesting pieces of culture and writers. This is so much fun to listen to, and has already instigated several discussions...”Read full review »
SuperPerfundo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/16/14
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“If you are looking for a podcast that addresses philosophy and psychology in depth but manages to stay fun and engaging, this is the one for you. David and Tamler leverage their awesome chemistry to produce a truly addictive podcast. The topics are always interesting and the guests are top-notch....”Read full review »
NathanJAnderson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/14
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