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Point of Inquiry

Jim Underdown

Booking Overview

This interview-led science, religion, politics, and skepticism podcast typically features prominent scientists, authors, science communicators, academics, and experts involved in secularism or paranormal inquiry, alongside occasional host-led episodes. Credible pitches include researchers, public intellectuals, science communicators, psychologists, skeptical investigators, and authors with substantial expertise or notable public work; booking difficulty is high because the show has hosted internationally recognized figures and leading subject-matter authorities.

Metrics

Episodes: 663

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

feedback@pointofinquiry.org

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Host

Jim Underdown - Atheist, skeptic, and Executive Director of CFI West, with experience representing secular humanism and evaluating claims involving religion and paranormal phenomena.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established scientists, academics, authors, science communicators, psychologists, skeptical investigators, secularism advocates, and other recognized experts with authoritative knowledge of science, religion, politics, or paranormal claims.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial research, Recognized academic or professional expertise, Major science-communication projects, Leadership or public advocacy in skeptical or secular organizations, Credible media or public speaking experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Ann Druyan - Science Communication, The Voyager Messages, Cosmos, Carl Sagan, And The Future Of Science.

Janyce Boynton - Facilitated Communication, Telepathy Claims Involving Autistic People, And The Scientific Likelihood Of Telepathy.

Stuart Vyse - Facilitated Communication, Telepathy Claims Involving Autistic People, And The Scientific Likelihood Of Telepathy.

Recent Topics

Skepticism, Secularism, Science, Religion, Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Point of Inquiry
:

The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism | Joe Kelly

September 22, 2026

When American fascists began goose-stepping down Main Street in the 1930s, fascism was seen by the rest of the country as a terrifying and radical new European import. It was not. It didn't come from abroad. Nor was it new or radical. The seeds of American fascism were planted by elite southern land owners who insisted that slavery need not be addressed in the Constitution because it would soon die out on its own, and/or because it was somehow just. In The Biggest Lie, historian Joseph Kelly...

Sneeze: The History and Science of the Common Cold with Immunologist David Miles

July 30, 2026

The human race suffers from literally billions of colds every year. In this episode, Jim chats with Dr. David Miles about what a cold is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it. David Miles is an infectious-disease immunologist who has worked mostly on diseases of childhood in Africa and the vaccinations that protect against them. He now lives in London and tutors on the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's online MSc course. His latest book is Sneeze: The History and Science of...

Round Trip to Christiantown

July 06, 2026

What happens when a professional atheist and skeptic addresses a classroom full of young earth creationists and fundamentalist Christians? For 20 years, CFI West executive Director Jim Underdown has been going to a Christian high school in Southern California to represent atheism and secular humanism in that school's comparative religion class. Here is one of those discussions.

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Frequently asked questions

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Point of Inquiry
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How do I get in touch with Point of Inquiry?

Point of Inquiry is hosted by Jim Underdown. Its publicly listed email is feedback@pointofinquiry.org. 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 Point of Inquiry?

The publicly listed email for Point of Inquiry: feedback@pointofinquiry.org.

How many listeners does Point of Inquiry have?

Podseeker estimates Point of Inquiry reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Point of Inquiry?

Point of Inquiry typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established scientists, academics, authors, science communicators, psychologists, skeptical investigators, secularism advocates, and other recognized experts with authoritative knowledge of science, religion, politics, or paranormal claims. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial research; Recognized academic or professional expertise; Major science-communication projects. Recent guests include Ann Druyan, Janyce Boynton, and Stuart Vyse.

How hard is it to get booked on Point of Inquiry?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Point of Inquiry cover?

Recent episodes cover Skepticism, Secularism, Science, Religion, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

feedback@pointofinquiry.org

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