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Phil Ford and J. F. Martel
Weird Studies
Professor Phil Ford and writer J. F. Martel host a series of conversations on art and philosophy, dwelling on ideas that are hard to think and art that opens up rifts in what we are pleased to call "reality."
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 888 ratings
Stay weird
Like opening the windows of my brain and letting the wind blow through. I love the weaving together of all the different and complementary subject strands. Phil and JF’s curiosity is infectious, and being walked through various delights, both known and unknown is rewarding. I came for the tarot...Read full review »
Anonymous jon temple via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/08/24
Wonderful
In my top 5. Very often my number one. A glowing ember of life in a dying culture. Perhaps pointing a way forward out of the rubble, perhaps a seed from which the next one is born. Perhaps a guide to the underworld - a whisper among the disappeared, not hope, but rumor of wisdom and truth among...Read full review »
ObjectivismIsNotPhilosopy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/03/24
Fascinating
A look at the weird side of life and culture. Phil and JF reflect in depth on ideas that trouble our understanding of reality. Occasionally it’s a bit too weird for me, but more often it gets me thinking hard and following up on the concepts they’ve introduced.
Isthisnicknametakenyesitwas via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 09/17/24
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