Cows in the field

Justin Khoo, Laura Khoo

justindkhoo@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A film podcast hosted by philosophy and arts-fundraising perspectives, using standout movies as prompts for big ideas. For PR professionals, it’s a good venue for guests who can connect cinema to philosophy, technology, and culture—less about “film facts,” more about interpretive thinking and ideas leadership.

Metrics

Episodes: 169

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 72 subscribers

Instagram: 128 followers

Contact Information

justindkhoo@gmail.com

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Host

Justin Khoo - Professor of philosophy at MIT. Brings philosophical framing to film themes and questions about humanity, knowledge, technology, and meaning.

Laura Khoo - Art historian turned fundraiser. Adds interpretive, cultural, and arts-facing context to how films reflect and shape ideas and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Academic philosophers (often with university affiliations, including MIT/Notre Dame) and/or prominent film commentators/writers with recognizable niche brands/public platforms (e.g., established film sites/newsletters or A24-focused communities).
Required Achievements:  
University faculty or research affiliation in philosophy (or closely related humanities), Published writing or established media presence in film criticism/curation, Notable niche following/community around a film studio or style (e.g., A24-focused media)

Recent Guest Discussions

Matthias Michel - Humanity’s Place In The Universe; Questions Vs. Mysteries; Technology And Transcendence Themes Prompted By 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Aaron West - AI And Auteur/tech-celebrity Cultural Readings Prompted By Ex Machina; Creative Authorship And Representation Themes.

Tim Smartt - Loneliness, Transitions, And Noir/moral Ambiguity Themes Prompted By The Long Goodbye.

Recent Topics

Philosophy, Film, Technology, Ethics, Aesthetics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cows in the field
:

167. Blade Runner (w/ Zed Adams)

June 12, 2026

The Cows journey to the future, Los Angeles 2019, to run blades with Zed Adams (Philosophy, The New School for Social Research). We discuss eyes, simulation, Hegel, Cavell, Heidegger, rain, tears, pajamas, and who among us is a replicant. Visit cowspod.com for the full schedule and merch!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

166. 2001: A Space Odyssey (w/ Matthias Michel)

May 22, 2026

Journey with us and Matthias Michel (Philosophy, MIT) beyond the infinite! We discuss humanity's place in the universe, questions vs. mysteries, technology, space food, space toilets, transcendence, isolation, space, HAL9000, monoliths, chess... and what makes this movie so special. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

165. Ex Machina (w/ Aaron West)

May 08, 2026

We take a trip down A24 lane to discuss our first AI movie of the miniseries, Alex Garland's EX MACHINA, with Aaron West (of Cinejourneys.com and The A24 New Wave). Auteurs, tech bros, trophy robot wives/slaves, creations leaving the nest, and more! Also, Justin cut out the bit where he ranted about the film's half-assed invocation of Wittgenstein and Frank Jackson, so don't worry: we just talk about the fun parts!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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