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Cows in the field

Justin Khoo, Laura Khoo

Booking Overview

A film-analysis podcast hosted by philosophy and arts professionals, featuring recurring external guests such as film critics, academics, writers, and media specialists who bring disciplinary perspectives to individual films. Credible pitches include film scholars, philosophers, critics, authors, and filmmakers with a strong connection to the featured work or its themes; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognizable expertise or a relevant public profile.

Metrics

Episodes: 178

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 112 subscribers

Instagram: 224 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

cowspod@gmail.com

justindkhoo@gmail.com

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Host

Justin Khoo - Professor of philosophy at MIT whose work provides an academic perspective on film, ethics, identity, and related philosophical questions.

Laura Khoo - Art historian and fundraiser who co-hosts discussions of film, visual culture, and the social and artistic themes of cinema.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Film critics, philosophers, academics, authors, and media professionals with demonstrated expertise in film, aesthetics, cultural analysis, or the themes of a featured work.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or professional expertise in philosophy, film, art, or cultural criticism, Published criticism, scholarship, books, or other substantial media work, Affiliation with a recognized university, publication, or relevant media project

Recent Guest Discussions

Emily St. James - The Shawshank Redemption, Hope, Defiance, Cosmic Injustice, Stephen King, Prison, And Freedom.

Andrew Overbye - Uncut Gems, The Safdie Brothers, Capitalism, Addiction, Risk-taking, And Striving.

Tushar Menon - Looper, Time Travel, Identity, Regret, Parenting, And Cycles Of Violence.

Bilge Ebiri - The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, Odysseus, Guilt, Shame, Science, Reason, And Nolan's Filmography.

Aaron Meskin - Billy Elliot, Dance Films, British Working-class Drama, Conformity, Class Structures, Masculinity, And Dance.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Criticism, Philosophy, Film Theory, Ethics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cows in the field
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176. Halloween (w/ Edward Lewis)

October 24, 2026

Just in time for HALLOWEEN, we sit down with friend Edward Lewis to revisit John Carpenter's 1978 classic. We discuss boogeymen, parental anxieties, fate, middle class rot, and the trio of Loomis, Laurie Strode, and Michael Myers. Sharpen your butcher knife, put on a ghost costume, and join us!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

175. Alien (w/ Sarah Welch-Larson)

October 09, 2026

We sit down with Sarah Welch-Larson, author of Becoming Alien, and frequent contributor to Bright Wall / Dark Room, to discuss Ridley Scott's ALIEN. Evil, alienation, violations, organic mechanization, corporate dehumanization... and also, aliens, yes... aliens!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

174. Cape Fear (w/ Roxana Hadadi)

September 25, 2026

We journey up river with Roxana Hadadi (New York Magazine and Vulture) to explore Martin Scorsese's 1991 film, CAPE FEAR! We explore how the film portrays the crumbling of American middle class institutions -- family, religion, law -- from the inside, the experiences of adolescent and middle aged women in this system, fear and desire, and of course masculinity. Come get some TATToos with us!!Cows merch available hereAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Frequently asked questions

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Cows in the field
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How do I get in touch with Cows in the field?

Cows in the field is hosted by Justin Khoo and Laura Khoo. Its publicly listed emails are cowspod@gmail.com and justindkhoo@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Cows in the field?

The publicly listed emails for Cows in the field: cowspod@gmail.com and justindkhoo@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Cows in the field have?

Podseeker estimates Cows in the field reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Cows in the field?

Cows in the field typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Film critics, philosophers, academics, authors, and media professionals with demonstrated expertise in film, aesthetics, cultural analysis, or the themes of a featured work. Common among recent guests: Academic or professional expertise in philosophy, film, art, or cultural criticism; Published criticism, scholarship, books, or other substantial media work; Affiliation with a recognized university, publication, or relevant media project. Recent guests include Emily St. James, Andrew Overbye, and Tushar Menon.

How hard is it to get booked on Cows in the field?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Cows in the field cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Criticism, Philosophy, Film Theory, and Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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justindkhoo@gmail.com

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