Podcast artwork thumbnail for The Symbolic World

The Symbolic World

Jonathan Pageau

Booking Overview

A host-led interview and solo-analysis show focused on symbolism, Christianity, sacred stories, and contemporary culture, with occasional long-form conversations featuring theologians, religious studies scholars, authors, and public intellectuals. Credible pitches include accomplished Christian thinkers, academics, authors, and cultural commentators addressing religion, mythology, technology, or modern society; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial expertise and published or institutional credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 484

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 307.0k subscribers

Instagram: 100.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com

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

Host

Jonathan Pageau - Christian iconographer, author, and creator whose work explores symbolism in sacred art, scripture, mythology, and contemporary culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Theologians, religious studies scholars, authors, academics, and cultural commentators with substantial expertise in Christianity, symbolism, mythology, technology, or social philosophy.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Academic or institutional appointments, Editorial leadership at respected publications, Recognized expertise in religion, theology, mythology, or culture

Recent Guest Discussions

R.R. Reno - The Collapse Of The Postwar Open-society Ideal, Nationalism, Populism, Strong Loyalties, Transcendence, Masculinity, And Christian Hope.

Diana Pasulka - Ufos, Alien Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Psychedelics, Transhumanism, Religious Frameworks, Technology, And Christianity.

Zac Porcu - Pagan Gods, Fallen Angels, Magic, Technology, And Early Christian Interpretations Of Spiritual Beings.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Symbolism, Theology, Mythology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Symbolic World
:

486 - Encountering God in Stories (Archive)

October 09, 2026

The patterns in stories appear as their underlying order and also as a mode of human consciousness. We can encounter the Divine Logos in ancient stories and see how these patterns culminate in the story of Christ.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/S1y-jEYNRNcThis talk is a repost from the archive. It was given in Feb. 2017 at the Climacus Conference in Louisville Kentucky. The original audio was taken from Ancient Faith Radio: https://www.ancientfaith.com/-------------------------------GodsDog...

485 - Why Modernity Loves Prometheus

October 08, 2026

In this video, I look at the story of Prometheus and why our modern admiration for him leaves out an important part of the myth. I explore his connection to Cain, Lucifer, technology, and the recurring temptation to grasp power as if it were our own.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/zvM1RkJ_D1EGodsDog: Monk is now officially in stock! You can also get volumes 1 and 2 on sale during October! Visit: https://godsdog.com/🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism conte...

484 - The Saint Who Killed an Emperor

October 01, 2026

In this episode, I look at the tradition of St. Mercurius: a warrior saint associated with St. Michael, the death of Emperor Julian the Apostate, and dog-headed men.YouTube version: https://youtu.be/_Qp3Xj153AcPre-Order GodsDog: Monk now and/or get volumes 1 and 2 on sale! https://godsdog.com/🔓 Become a patron to support us and unlock exclusive monthly symbolism content: https://thesymbolicworld.com/subscribe💻 Website, blog, courses: http://www.thesymbolicworld.com📚 Store: https://store.thesy...

Similar Podcasts

Podcast(s) similar to
The Symbolic World
:

The Becket Cook Show · Low booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Symbolic World
:

How do I get in touch with The Symbolic World?

The Symbolic World is hosted by Jonathan Pageau. Its publicly listed email is inquiries@symbolicworldpress.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 Symbolic World?

The publicly listed email for The Symbolic World: inquiries@symbolicworldpress.com.

How many listeners does The Symbolic World have?

Podseeker estimates The Symbolic World reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Symbolic World?

The Symbolic World typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Theologians, religious studies scholars, authors, academics, and cultural commentators with substantial expertise in Christianity, symbolism, mythology, technology, or social philosophy. Common among recent guests: Published books; Academic or institutional appointments; Editorial leadership at respected publications. Recent guests include R.R. Reno, Diana Pasulka, and Zac Porcu.

How hard is it to get booked on The Symbolic World?

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

What topics does The Symbolic World cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Symbolism, Theology, and Mythology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

inquiries@symbolicworldpress.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