Podcast artwork thumbnail for The Examined Life

The Examined Life

Kenneth Primrose

Booking Overview

Interview-led philosophy and personal-development show focused on wisdom, technology’s effect on human life, mortality, and what it means to live well, with recurring guests who are established thinkers, authors, academics, and campaigners. PR agencies could credibly pitch published scholars, psychologists, technology-ethics experts, writers, and social-impact leaders with substantial research, books, or practical experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests are prominent public intellectuals but generally accessible through specialist networks.

Metrics

Episodes: 48

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 968 followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kp@examined-life.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Kenneth Primrose - Writer and podcast host exploring wisdom, personal development, and the questions involved in living well.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published scholars, authors, psychologists, writers, academics, activists, and other subject-matter experts with substantial research, professional experience, or a clearly developed body of work.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Academic research or institutional leadership, Long-term professional or campaigning experience, Recognized expertise in technology, psychology, mortality, ethics, or social change

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Sacasas - What Humans Should Continue Doing When Machines Can Do Tasks More Efficiently; Convenience, Competence, Attention, Embodied Practice, Generative AI, Care, Hospitality, And Community.

Sherry Turkle - Generative AI As An Attachment Technology; Simulated Intimacy, AI Companions, Therapy, Childhood Development, Resilience, Civic Life, And The Social Costs Of Outsourcing Care To Machines.

Douglas Davies - Death, Relational Identity, Grief, Funerals, Continuing Bonds, Woodland Burial, Digital Memorials, Dying Alone, Dignity, And New Approaches To Body Disposition.

Anthea Lawson - Effective Activism, Avoiding Burnout And Righteousness, People Power, Bridge-building, Perfectionism, Nervous-system Regulation, Grief, And Sustainable Approaches To Changing The World.

Recent Topics

Philosophy, Personal Development, Meaning Of Life, Mortality, Technology Ethics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Examined Life
:

Lisa Miller - Mysticism, Synchronicity, and the Awakened Brain

October 31, 2026

This week, Kenny Primrose re-releases an early Examined Life conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller, clinical psychologist at Columbia University and author of The Awakened Brain, originally published in 2023. It’s a companion to last week’s episode with Philip Goff on mystical experience, approaching the same territory through psychology rather than philosophy.Miller argues that humans are innately capable of transcendent awareness, and that ignoring it leads to existential pain. She shares how t...

Philip Goff - Rationality, evidence, and mystical experiences

October 23, 2026

In this episode I sit down with philosopher Philip Goff to ask what makes a belief rational when your most vivid evidence is your own inner life. We explore how mystical experience, priors, and philosophical clarity shape what we trust about consciousness, religion, and even AI. It's a fascinating conversation that moves between philosophical reasoning and personal experience, and tries to pull the two together in some kind of harmony.As ever, if you do enjoy listening, then please send ...

Michael Sacasas - What should you be doing for yourself, even if a machine can do it for you?

October 05, 2026

In this episode Michael Sacasas explores what humans should keep doing even when machines can do it faster, cheaper, and “better,” and why convenience can quietly erode competence, attention, and relationship. We explore how friction, effort, and embodied practice can be part of flourishing rather than a problem to eliminate. • the guiding question of what remains good for humans to do even when tasks can be automated • Albert Borgmann’s focal things versus devices and what central heating re...

Similar Podcasts

Podcast(s) similar to
The Examined Life
:

Coffin Talk · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Examined Life
:

How do I get in touch with The Examined Life?

The Examined Life is hosted by Kenneth Primrose. Its publicly listed email is kp@examined-life.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 The Examined Life?

The publicly listed email for The Examined Life: kp@examined-life.com.

How many listeners does The Examined Life have?

Podseeker estimates The Examined Life reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Examined Life?

The Examined Life typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published scholars, authors, psychologists, writers, academics, activists, and other subject-matter experts with substantial research, professional experience, or a clearly developed body of work. Common among recent guests: Published books; Academic research or institutional leadership; Long-term professional or campaigning experience. Recent guests include Michael Sacasas, Sherry Turkle, and Douglas Davies.

How hard is it to get booked on The Examined Life?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Examined Life cover?

Recent episodes cover Philosophy, Personal Development, Meaning Of Life, Mortality, and Technology Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

How does Podseeker get this information?

From public sources and our own research: podcast websites, social profiles, podcast feeds, and our data team. Podcast feeds and episodes are checked daily, and details like contacts, recent guests, and booking difficulty are refreshed regularly.

I host The Examined Life. How do I correct this page?

If something here is out of date, ask us to correct it through Podseeker's contact form at podseeker.co/contact. Our research team reviews every request and updates the listing.

Publicly listed emails

kp@examined-life.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings