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Philosophy Bites

David Edmonds, Nigel Warburton

Booking Overview

An academic philosophy interview show focused on ethics, metaphysics, and the history and application of philosophical ideas, featuring external philosopher-scholars and authors. Credible pitches include university philosophers, public intellectuals, and authors with substantial research or books in relevant areas; booking is likely high difficulty because the show regularly features prominent academic experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 413

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

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

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@philosophybites.com

nigelwarburton@aol.com

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Host

David Edmonds - Philosopher and writer affiliated with the Uehiro Centre at the University of Oxford.

Nigel Warburton - Freelance philosopher and writer known for accessible work on philosophy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
University philosophers, established researchers, public intellectuals, and authors with recognized expertise in a substantial philosophical topic.
Required Achievements:  
Published philosophical books, University research or teaching appointments, Recognized scholarship in a philosophical field, Public engagement with significant ethical, social, or metaphysical questions

Recent Guest Discussions

Miranda Fricker - The Nature And Functions Of Blame, Including Blame Directed At Individuals And Institutions And Its Metaphysical Implications.

Nilanjan Das - Buddhist Philosophy, Critiques Of Caste, And The Metaphysical Assumptions Underlying Caste Systems.

Lani Watson - The Nature And Function Of Questions And Why Questions Matter In Philosophy And Other Areas.

Peter Singer - The Ethics Of Ending Innocent Human Lives, Including The Philosophical Arguments Surrounding Infanticide.

Jing Hu - The Chinese Philosopher Songzi’s Views On Insults, Shame, Indifference, Aggression, And Interpersonal Ethics.

Recent Topics

Philosophy, Ethics, Metaphysics, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Philosophy Bites
:

Daisy Dixon on Depraved Art

October 19, 2026

Can a work of art be immoral? What does that mean? Daisy Dixon, author of Depraved: The Story of Dangerous Art discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. 

Heather Widdows on the Beauty Ideal

October 11, 2026

Which physical characteristics does a woman have to have to be considered beautiful? Are there many different cultural variations on this? Heather Widdows, author of Perfect Me, thinks that today there is a single set of charactestics and that pressure to conform with these has pernicious effects.  

Miranda Fricker on Blame

September 21, 2026

We blame people, and sometimes we blame institutions. Miranda Fricker investigates the nature of blame and its functions, draws some important distinctions, and considers the metaphysical implications of this practice.

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Frequently asked questions

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Philosophy Bites
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How do I get in touch with Philosophy Bites?

Philosophy Bites is hosted by David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton. Its publicly listed emails are info@philosophybites.com and nigelwarburton@aol.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 Philosophy Bites?

The publicly listed emails for Philosophy Bites: info@philosophybites.com and nigelwarburton@aol.com.

How many listeners does Philosophy Bites have?

Podseeker estimates Philosophy Bites reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Philosophy Bites?

Philosophy Bites typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University philosophers, established researchers, public intellectuals, and authors with recognized expertise in a substantial philosophical topic. Common among recent guests: Published philosophical books; University research or teaching appointments; Recognized scholarship in a philosophical field. Recent guests include Miranda Fricker, Nilanjan Das, and Lani Watson.

How hard is it to get booked on Philosophy Bites?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Philosophy Bites cover?

Recent episodes cover Philosophy, Ethics, Metaphysics, Political Philosophy, and Social Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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nigelwarburton@aol.com

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