Johnathan Bi

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Booking Overview

This show features Johnathan Bi conducting in-depth lectures and interviews on major works of philosophy, religion, and political thought (the “Great Books” tradition). It’s a strong booking fit for scholars who can speak accessibly about classic texts while engaging contemporary questions around ethics, religion, and civic life.

Metrics

Episodes: 70

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

johnathanbi@substack.com

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Host

Johnathan Bi - Johnathan Bi is the host of Lectures & Interviews on the Great Books, running the Johnathan Bi project (johnathanbi.com). The show centers on long-form discussions with prominent thinkers, drawing ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Tenured or senior academic scholars (professors, researchers) specializing in philosophy, comparative religion, political philosophy/theory, classics/humanities, especially those able to interpret canonical texts for a general audience.

Required Achievements:

Published scholarly books and monographs, Recognized expertise on major philosophers/religious thinkers or the American founding, Frequent invited lectures, media appearances, or substantial academic/community visibility

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeff Kripal - Mysticism, Sexuality, And The Homoerotic Structure Of Orthodox Religion; Comparative Religion Perspectives Grounded In Classic Frameworks

Thomas Pangle - The American Founding; What “great Men” Mean In Political-philosophical Terms; Integrity And Motivations Behind Public Life

Jeff Kripal - Comparative Religion Via Great Books Approaches

Recent Topics

Great Books, Philosophy, Religion, Political Theory, Mysticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Johnathan Bi

The Path to God is Through Sex | Rice Professor Jeff Kripal

May 30, 2026

An interview with Jeff Kripal on mysticism, sexuality, and the homoerotic structure of orthodox religion.Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://www.johnathanbi.com/Companion interviews:He Studied Every Religion, This One Came Closest to Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZPHXK4Q60cThe Secret Religion of Nietzsche | On Mysticism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ux64RyQGU Get full access to Johnathan Bi at www.johnat...

The High Integrity Way Great Men Chase Fame | UT Philosopher Thomas Pangle on the American Founding

May 18, 2026

An interview with Thomas Pangle, Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin and one of the foremost commentators on the American founding... Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://www.johnathanbi.com/Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-of-interview-with-thomas-pangle-on-great-men Get full access to Johnathan Bi at www.johnathanbi.com/subscribe

Comparing the World Religions with Rice's Jeff Kripal

May 04, 2026

An interview with Jeff Kripal.Subscribe to my newsletter if you want content updates, invitations to events, and to support my work: https://www.johnathanbi.com/Transcript: https://www.johnathanbi.com/p/transcript-for-interview-with-jeff-kripal-on-comparative-religionCompanion interviews:Uncovering the CIA's Secret Weapon: Psychic Spies: https://youtu.be/cNJwV3Ksxa8 The Secret Religion of Nietzsche | On Mysticism: https://youtu.be/z_ux64RyQGU Get full access to Johnathan Bi at www.johnathanbi...

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