Best Dylan Murray Podcasts (2025)

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Review: The Strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray 1:16:48

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In this episode I explore Douglas Murray's phenomenal best-seller, The Strange Death of Europe, with a focus on the history of post-war migration into the United Kingdom.By Dylan John

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603: No Such Thing As Jack Can't Reacher 54:54

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss Frida Kahlo, Harriet Beecher Stowe, characters called Hector, and a tortoise protector. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon…

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Review: The New Polytheism by (Hillman) by David Miller and James Hillman 1:03:49

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In this episode I return to The New Polytheism by David Miller, focusing exlusively on the the essay in the appendix by James Hillman called Psychology: Monotheistic or Polytheistic. This essay discusses how our theological inclinations affect our approach to psychoanalysis.By Dylan John

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602: No Such Thing As 'What's My Spoon?' 56:57

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Live from the London Podcast Festival, Dan, James, Andy and Richard Osman discuss saving birds, saving money, celebrity spooning and unoriginal crooning. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthing…

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Steve Teles on the Promise of Abundance in America 53:38

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Steve Teles is a political science professor at Johns Hopkins University, and a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center. He is one of the main advocates of the abundance agenda, which champions supply-side solutions to many of the problems of modern economies, including housing unaffordability, clean energy, public infrastructure, and more. In this ep…

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Review: The New Polytheism (Miller) by David Miller and James Hillman 1:35:46

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In this episode I look at David Miller's insightful examination of polytheism in sociology, psychology, and philosophy. I focus on his discussions of Niebuhr, Cornford, and Heidegger.By Dylan John

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601: No Such Thing As Sausage By Chanel 1:03:24

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Dan, James, Andy and Ella Al Shamahi discuss Sci Fi, vespidae, real life hobbits and real death habits. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discount …

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Review: Existence and Being (Holderlin and the Essence of Poetry) by Martin Heidegger 53:00

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In this episode I look at Heidegger's theories about the role of the poet in carrying the message of the gods to the people, as described in his 1936 essay Holderlin and the Essence of Poetry.By Dylan John

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600: No Such Thing As The Doughnut Ambassador 57:26

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss tractor tyres, doughnut dimples and protecting porpoises. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon…

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Allie Volpe on Why You Should Talk to Strangers 58:52

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Allie Volpe is a correspondent at Vox. She writes extensively about the science of human connection—friendship, conversation, community, and the invisible threads that tie our well-being to the relationships around us. And let me tell you, these connections are vital. Take loneliness, for instance. Loneliness isn’t just a feeling; it’s a state of b…

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Review: He: Understanding Masculine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson 1:09:58

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In this episode I explore the myth of Parsifal and the quest for the Holy Grail as presented in Robert Johnson's Jungian analysis, He: Understanding Masculine Psychology.By Dylan John

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599: No Such Thing As Julius Caesar's Plan B 1:03:28

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Dan, James, Andy and Mary Beard discuss charioteers, Confederates, Latin and lovers. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonBy No Such Thing As A Fish

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Review: Man and his Symbols (Von Franz) edited by Carl Jung 57:20

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In this episode I look at The Process of Individuation, an essay by Jung's close friend and colleague, Marie-Louise von Franz, in the anthology Man and his Symbols. I focus on the shadow and the anima, as well as the individualist nature of Jungian psychoanalysis.By Dylan John

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598: No Such Thing As Quantum Baseball 53:27

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss YOUR facts, including flaming baptisms, defacing statues, painting ferris wheels, and why quantum entanglement is never the answer. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or…

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David French on Understanding the Rise of MAGA 1:01:33

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David French is an opinion columnist for The New York Times. Formerly a senior editor at The Dispatch and staff writer at National Review, David is known by many for his understanding of mainstream conservatism, and how Republican culture has changed significantly over the past decade. In this episode, I spoke with him about the history of populism…

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Review: Man and his Symbols (Jung) edited by Carl Jung 1:07:00

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In this episode I look at Carl Jung's bird's eye view of his whole life's work, as presented in his contribution to the anthology Man and his Symbols, edited by Jung and published after his death.By Dylan John

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597: No Such Thing As Love Spaghetti 56:07

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss dating, writing, inventing and horning. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonBy No Such Thing As A Fish

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596: No Such Thing As Dance Floor Book Club 49:06

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Live from the Crossed Wires Festival, Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss podcast studios, parking spaces, robust moustaches and Robert Miles. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/p…

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Jeremiah Johnson on Liberalism and How Social Media Shapes Us 55:10

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Jeremiah Johnson is the co-founder of The Center for New Liberalism, host of The New Liberal Podcast, and the writer behind the Substack Infinite Scroll. His writing lives at the strange intersection of serious policy and unserious online discourse—and he’s one of the few people I’ve come across who is willing to take both seriously. One day he’s w…

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595: No Such Thing As The Treaty Of Velociraptors 1:01:01

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Dan, James, Anna, Andy, Elf Lyons, Ray O'Leary, Andrew O'Neill and Ahir Shah discuss punks, clowns, dinosaurs and post-Kantian transcendental idealism. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingas…

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Review: Existence and Being (What is Metaphysics?) by Martin Heidegger and Werner Brock 1:12:08

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In this essay I look at Heidegger's famous essay 'What is Metaphysics?' as well as the accompanying essay by Werner Brock that examines and interprets the essays in the book. I explore Heidegger's assertion that nothingness is a critical component of metaphysics and that metaphysics is a critical compenent of science and the human experience.…

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594: No Such Thing As Laser Club 59:56

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Dan, James, Anna, Andy, Ian Smith, Abby Howells, Urooj Ashfaq and Nish Kumar discuss pigs, jigs and Jimi Hendrix. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon…

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Bret Devereaux on the Norms of the US Military 1:25:46

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Bret Devereaux is a military historian and a Teaching Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University. He writes the blog "A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry," which covers Roman history, the nature of power and violence in society, and the best sci-fi/fantasy stories. In this episode, I got a chance to speak with him about how George Wash…

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593: No Such Thing As A Barney The Dinosaur In Westminster Abbey 57:17

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss Canadian contours, Dylan's demise, Singapore Slings and sunflower seeds. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discou…

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Review: The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton 1:00:07

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Edith Hamilton's The Greek Way is a masterpiece in helping the reader really understand the vital spirit and love of life that contributed to Classical Greek greatness. In this episode I cover this Greek vitalism and also look at Pindar and the true value of Greek aristocracy.By Dylan John

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592: No Such Thing As A Cat In A Muumuu 54:03

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Dan, James, Anna, and Andy discuss feline ads, Egyptian irons and the Hammer of the Scots. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon…

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Karin Tamerius on Why Our Brains Struggle with Modern Politics 1:09:19

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Karin Tamerius is a psychiatrist, a political psychologist, and the founder of Smart Politics. She writes the Substack "The Smart Politics Way," which has quietly become one of the most thoughtful guides to how we talk about—and think about—politics. The truth is, we’re living in a time where the news cycle is relentless. It’s not just a daily onsl…

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Review: Adaptation and Natural Selection by George Williams 1:10:17

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In this episode I look at George Williams' famous rebuke to group selection theory as outlined in Adaptation and Natural Selection. I focus on secondary adaptations, sexual reproduction as an organic adaptation, and the difference between male and female mating strategies.By Dylan John

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591: No Such Thing As Anti-Schmetterling Schnibbles 53:15

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Dan, James and Andy discuss shining holes, glittery voles, Baker's burial and Basque butterflies. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discount on Sai…

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Review: Essays in Radical Empiricism by William James 1:14:18

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In this episode I examine William James' 1904 address to the American Psychological Association, The Experience of Activity, as presented in Essays in Radical Empiricism. I focus on the illusory aspect of agency and the need to operate within the version of reality that accessible to our experiences.…

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590: No Such Thing As Workshopping The Alphabet 50:03

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Dan, James, Anna, and Andy discuss lit trees, unreal squirrels, banging drums and sick bags. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon…

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Mónica Guzmán on Navigating Difficult Political Disagreements 1:05:34

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Mónica Guzmán is the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. She is also host of the podcast "A Braver Way," and an advisor for Public Practice at Braver Angels. Her beat is bridging political divides, and how to model good-faith political disagreements across the aisle. I…

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Review: Essays in Experimental Logic by John Dewey 1:04:10

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In this episode I look at John Dewey's 1900 essay Some Stages in Logical Thought, as published in this 1916 collection, Essays in Experimental Logic. I focus on Dewey's assertion that both some fixity and some flexibility is required on the part of ideas for them to serve in the human task of overcoming obstacles.…

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589: No Such Thing As Dung Beetles In Madame Tussauds 51:34

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James, Anna, Andy and Miles Jupp discuss wandering, wondering, cricket and critics. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonBy No Such Thing As A Fish

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588: No Such Thing As A Punk Monk 46:02

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Live from the Nerdland Festival in Belgium, Dan, James, Anna, and Andy discuss swords, sheep, Samurai and scientific studies. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon…

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Stephanie Murray on Why Low Birthrates Matter 1:19:42

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Stephanie Murray is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and the author behind the Substack "Family Stuff." Her beat involves covering many of the intricacies and data points behind parenting and child-rearing, particularly the decline in birthrates throughout much of the developed world. In this episode, I got a chance to speak with her about th…

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Review: History of Politics (Kant) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 59:39

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In this episode I return to Strauss and Cropsey's magisterial History of Political Philosophy to examine the essay on Kant. I focus on the split between science and morality, and the contradiction formed by Kant's fundamental mistake.By Dylan John

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587: No Such Thing As Chris Nibble 56:58

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Anna, Andy, James and Rhys Darby discuss robots, railways, lost witches and found phones. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data …

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586: No Such Thing As A Levis Jury 56:07

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss Socrates, Stansted, short wigs and long waves. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonBy No Such Thing As A Fish

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Charlotte Swasey on How Voters Perceive the Democrats 1:11:01

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Charlotte Swasey is the writer behind the Substack "Medium Data," which examines the intricacies of polling and political analysis to generate upcoming election forecasts and predictions for Democratic politicians. In this episode, I got a chance to speak with her about the Senate forecast for the 2026 Elections, the gap between the perception and …

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THE TRIAL OF SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS 1:11:58

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In our season six finale, we cover the trial of Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. Once a major figure in the music industry, Diddy now faces serious allegations, including sex trafficking, assault, and other federal crimes. We break down the timeline of events — from the first civil lawsuits in 2023 to the federal raids on his homes and the growing list of ac…

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585: No Such Thing As The Paula Radcliffe Of F1 Racing 49:50

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Dan, Anna and Andy discuss 420 plants, 10 towns, 2 tongues and 0 licences. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonBy No Such Thing As A Fish

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THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF THOMAS JAMES (PATREON UNLOCKED) 23:51

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This week, we are unlocking a bonus episode from our Patreon page. Originally available since last year for patrons only, it's now available free for everyone. We will be back with our season finale episode next week! What’s in a name? For Thomas James, his name was his downfall. A combination of bad luck, bad police work, and a bad reputation land…

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584: No Such Thing As Drinking A Sock Full Of Custard 55:01

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Dan, James, Anna and John Lloyd discuss postcards, Picasso, Foley and Fossey. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use c…

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Dylan Matthews on Negativity Bias and the Cost of Foreign Aid Cuts 54:18

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Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent at Vox and one of the key writers behind Future Perfect, a section of the site dedicated to exploring ways to make the world better through evidence, reason, and moral philosophy. If you look at his body of work, you’ll find that he’s written about everything from AI risk to tax policy to foreign aid spendin…

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THE UNSOLVED DYLAN EHLER CASE 44:47

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On May 6, 2020 in the small town of Truro, Nova Scotia, a normal spring afternoon turned into a nightmare when three-year-old Dylan Ehler vanished without a trace. One moment, he was playing in his grandmother’s backyard — the next, he was gone. Within minutes, a frantic search began, and by the end of the day, only two small rubber boots were foun…

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583: No Such Thing As A Tuna Macchiato 55:16

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Dan, Anna, Andy and Rosie Holt discuss apes, art, anecdotes and Ancient Rome. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonBy No Such Thing As A Fish

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Matthew Adelstein on Theism, Utilitarianism, and Animal Welfare 1:19:52

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Matthew Adelstein writes the Substack "Bentham's Newsletter" under the alias "Bentham's Bulldog." He is the rare thinker who will, in one breath, defend a rigorous logical case for the existence of God, and in the next insist that we should worry more about shrimp than about most public-policy debates. His outlook isn’t contrarian for sport; it’s t…

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Review: Heidegger by Michael Inwood 1:57:57

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In this episode I engage in an extra-long two-hour examination of the basic philosophy of Martin Heidegger, as described in Michael Inwood's study, Heidegger. Inwood focuses primarily on Heidegger's magnum opus, Being and Time. In this episode I pay particular attention to Heidegger's discussion of the state of being he calls 'ready-to-hand,' as we…

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THE DEVELOPING CASE OF MISSING SIBLINGS LILLY & JACK SULLIVAN 36:16

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On May 2 2025, siblings Lily, aged 6, and Jack, aged 4, disappeared from their home in rural Nova Scotia, leaving behind few clues and countless questions. The peaceful community of Lansdowne Station was shaken as search crews scoured the surrounding forest, but days later, the children remain missing. In this episode, we examine the facts of the c…