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Humanism Now

James Hodgson

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview podcast focused on secular humanism, ethics, philosophy, religion and human rights, typically featuring academics, authors, activists, nonprofit leaders and prominent humanist or atheist commentators. Credible pitches include published philosophers and social scientists, experts on secularism or AI ethics, peacebuilding and human-rights leaders, and authors with relevant books; booking difficulty is high because the show regularly features highly credentialed public intellectuals and established subject-matter leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 9 subscribers

Instagram: 452 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@humanise.live

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Host

James Hodgson - Founder of Humanise Live, a London-based podcast production agency serving charities, companies and individuals globally.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established academics, authors, nonprofit or community leaders, activists and public commentators with recognized expertise in secular humanism, philosophy, religion, ethics, human rights, peacebuilding or related social issues.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, University professorships or senior research positions, Leadership of relevant charities or organizations, Major fellowships, medals or other professional honors, Established media platforms or public speaking profiles

Recent Guest Discussions

Steven Nadler - Spinoza, Atheism, Pantheism, Democracy, Freedom Of Belief, Free Expression And Human Flourishing.

Sharon Booth - Peace Education, Facilitating Disagreement, Empathy, Polarization, Safe And Brave Spaces, And Humanist Approaches To Peacebuilding.

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein - The Mattering Instinct, Human Motivation, Religion, Belief Divides, Philosophy And The Psychological Roots Of Social Conflict.

Seth Andrews - Religious Deconstruction, Atheism, Humanism, Rationality, Tribalism, Online Echo Chambers And Values After Leaving Faith.

David Voas - Religious Decline In Britain, Survey Reliability, Measuring Religiosity, Secularization And The Future Of Religion In Western Societies.

Recent Topics

Secular Humanism, Atheism, Philosophy, Ethics, Human Rights

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Humanism Now
:

Katherine Stewart on Christian Nationalism, Trump and the Fight for Democracy

October 18, 2026

Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! www.humanism.now Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky Two years ago, Katherine Stewart came on the show with a stark warning about the long campaign of Christian nationalism in the United States. A lot has happened since. As the US approaches the midterm elections, she returns to take stock: the changes, the corruption, the resistance, and what the next two years could bring, in America ...

Introducing: Humanism Ireland Podcast | James Hodgson on Humanism, Curiosity and the Story So Far | Bonus Crossover

October 15, 2026

Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community! www.humanism.now Follow @HumanismNowPod | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | X.com | BlueSky ******** "We are rationalising animals. We feel first, and then we look for reason — so you have to actively push against that all the time." Something a little different this week. James recently sat on the other side of the microphone as a guest on the Humanism Ireland podcast, the show from the Humanist Association of Ireland, hos...

Massimo Pigliucci on How to Be a Happy Skeptic | The Power & Joy of Doubt

October 04, 2026

"I'm a skeptic, which means I'm entitled to change my mind — and that's not a bug, it's a feature." — Massimo Pigliucci Support Humanism Now & Join Our Community!⁠ Check out our new website! www.humanism.now Skepticism has a reputation problem. To many it sounds like cynicism, a reflex of doubt that drains the colour out of the world. But what if doubt is actually a path to a richer, more honest, happier life? James Hodgson is joined by scientist-turned-philosopher Massimo Pigliucci to ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Humanism Now
:

How do I get in touch with Humanism Now?

Humanism Now is hosted by James Hodgson. Its publicly listed email is hello@humanise.live. 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 Humanism Now?

The publicly listed email for Humanism Now: hello@humanise.live.

How many listeners does Humanism Now have?

Podseeker estimates Humanism Now reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Humanism Now?

Humanism Now typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established academics, authors, nonprofit or community leaders, activists and public commentators with recognized expertise in secular humanism, philosophy, religion, ethics, human rights, peacebuilding or related social issues. Common among recent guests: Published books; University professorships or senior research positions; Leadership of relevant charities or organizations. Recent guests include Steven Nadler, Sharon Booth, and Rebecca Newberger Goldstein.

How hard is it to get booked on Humanism Now?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Humanism Now cover?

Recent episodes cover Secular Humanism, Atheism, Philosophy, Ethics, and Human Rights. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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