Johnathan Bi

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Booking Overview

This is a solo-expert Great Books podcast focused on close readings of classical literature, philosophy, and the ideas surrounding canonical works, with occasional interviews featuring distinguished scholars. PR agencies could credibly pitch classicists, literary scholars, philosophers, and authors with substantial expertise in major works or intellectual history; booking is likely high difficulty because the demonstrated guest caliber includes senior academic authorities such as a Harvard professor.

Metrics

Episodes: 79

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

johnathanbi@substack.com

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Host

Johnathan Bi - Johnathan Bi is the creator and host of Insights from the Great Books, presenting lectures and interviews on major works of literature, philosophy, and intellectual history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established classicists, literary scholars, philosophers, and authors with deep expertise in canonical works, ancient literature, or intellectual history

Required Achievements:

Senior academic appointment, Recognized scholarly authority, Published research or books in the field

Recent Guest Discussions

Gregory Nagy - The Homeric Question And The Authorship And Transmission Of The Odyssey

Recent Topics

Great Books, Classics, Philosophy, Literature, Ancient Greece

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Johnathan Bi

Why Odysseus Cries When Listening to the Trojan War Stories | Gregory Nagy

August 03, 2026

My interview with Gregory Nagy on epic and grief. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://greatbooks.ioCompanion interviews:- Harvard Prof: Homer Didn’t Write the Odyssey, This is who did ...: https://youtu.be/5GU1RN3eGQw- This Decision was Worse Than You think | Odyssey Movie Review (Spoilers): https://youtu.be/svdTYgthz_c- I Traveled to Ithaca to Answer This Question: https://youtu.be/Z7SmVKDz_Sk- This One Sentence Expla...

How to Choose a Good Wife (According to Odysseus)

July 30, 2026

My video essay on Odysseus and Penelope. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://greatbooks.ioCompanion videos:- Gregory Nagy on the Homeric Question: https://youtu.be/5GU1RN3eGQw- Odysseus after the Odyssey: https://youtu.be/Z7SmVKDz_Sk- Odysseus vs. Achilles: https://youtu.be/Wm6Yod-hsM0Music by Michael Levy, "Composer for Lyre" — used with permission.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Dx2vFEg8DmOJ5YCRm4A5v?si=IK4...

Odysseus and the Art of Lying | Homer's Odyssey Explained

July 25, 2026

My video essay on Odysseus and the art of lying.Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: greatbooks.ioCompanion videos:- Gregory Nagy on the Homeric Question:- Odysseus after the Odyssey:Timestamps:00:00 0. Introduction00:27 1. The Cyclops Scene06:07 2. Lying as Institution18:17 3. Hero as Man of Pain25:54 4. Socrates as HeroMusic by Michael Levy, "Composer for Lyre" — used with permission.Website: https://www.ancientlyre.comSpotif...

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