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Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse

Sean King O'Grady

Booking Overview

This is a narrative investigative interview series examining artificial intelligence, consciousness, mental health, embodiment, surveillance, and existential risk through conversations with prominent scholars, authors, journalists, clinicians, and technology founders. Credible pitches would include published researchers, university-affiliated experts, investigative journalists, authors, clinicians, and AI or neurotechnology leaders with distinctive firsthand expertise; booking difficulty is high because the show favors highly credentialed experts and notable authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.8k subscribers

Instagram: 232 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@agoricmedia.com

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Host

Sean King O'Grady - Podcast host, creator, and investigative storyteller focused on artificial intelligence, psychology, consciousness, and the social consequences of emerging technology.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published researchers, university-affiliated scholars, clinicians, investigative journalists, authors, technology founders, and practitioners with specialized expertise in artificial intelligence, consciousness, psychology, neuroscience, surveillance, migration, or technology's social consequences.
Required Achievements:  
Authored respected books on the show's core subjects, Held senior academic, clinical, journalistic, or technology leadership roles, Won major journalism or professional awards, Conducted notable original research or built influential technology organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Ferguson - Neuroscience, Spirituality, Consciousness, Embodiment, And The Human Response To Ai-generated Religious Experiences.

Joel Gold - Psychosis, Delusions, Culture, And The Relationship Between Artificial Intelligence And Mental Health.

Amy Levy - Alien Intelligence, Psychoanalysis, And The Psychological Implications Of Artificial Intelligence.

Mark Solms - Consciousness, Dreaming, The Brain's Feeling Systems, And The Possibility Of Engineering Conscious Machines.

John West - The Physical Infrastructure Of The Internet, Embodiment, Memory, Technology, And The Human Costs Of Frictionless Digital Systems.

Recent Topics

Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Mental Health, Surveillance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse
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Moral Insurance (Part Two)

October 14, 2026

The Secretary of War called it “defective altruism.” The New York Post called it a cult. The Economist put it on the cover and called it the most important social movement of the century. Hardly anyone in America has heard of it. So for this episode I did what I should have done before Part One: I sat down with an effective altruist.Richard Yetter Chappell is a philosophy professor at the University of Miami and the author of the blog Good Thoughts. He’d heard what our critics said last week,...

Better Angels (Part One)

October 07, 2026

Content note: this episode includes discussion of eugenics, Nazi forced sterilization and the murder of disabled people, and the Holocaust.Be altruistic. Think about the future. Save the world. No one could possibly object to that, right? This week, the first of two episodes on effective altruism, a philosophy that has influenced many of the most powerful people in artificial intelligence, one its defenders believe is among the best ideas we have for doing good, and one that other thinke...

A Great Loss to the Universe (Part Three)

September 30, 2026

Content note: this episode includes a brief discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US. Outside the US, you can find a local helpline at https://findahelpline.com.Neuropsychoanalysis pioneer Mark Solms says he is building a machine that can feel. For two episodes, we asked whether he can. This week we ask whether he should.This is the final part of our three-part story about consciousness. Philosop...

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How do I get in touch with Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse?

Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse is hosted by Sean King O'Grady. Its publicly listed email is info@agoricmedia.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 Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse?

The publicly listed email for Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse: info@agoricmedia.com.

How many listeners does Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse have?

Podseeker estimates Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse?

Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published researchers, university-affiliated scholars, clinicians, investigative journalists, authors, technology founders, and practitioners with specialized expertise in artificial intelligence, consciousness, psychology, neuroscience, surveillance, migration, or technology's social consequences. Common among recent guests: Authored respected books on the show's core subjects; Held senior academic, clinical, journalistic, or technology leadership roles; Won major journalism or professional awards. Recent guests include Michael Ferguson, Joel Gold, and Amy Levy.

How hard is it to get booked on Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, Mental Health, and Surveillance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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