Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 37
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 5.8k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
clf@jhu.edu
clf@jhsph.edu
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Host
Tom Philpott - Veteran food and meat-industry observer and journalist focused on agriculture, food systems, and their social and environmental impacts.
Christine Grillo - Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future staffer and veteran observer of meat production, agriculture, and food-system impacts.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Eric Schlosser - The Legacy And Continuing Relevance Of Industrial Fast-food Production And The 25th Anniversary Of Fast Food Nation.
Raj Patel - The Interconnected Crises Affecting The Industrial Food System And Pathways Toward A Better Food Future.
Jessica Knurick - The MAHA Movement, Its Tactics, And The Qualifications Of Secretary Kennedy.
Basel Musharbash - The Market Power Of Dominant Companies In The Food And Agriculture System.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Still a Fast Food Nation
September 23, 2026
Episode 35 of Unconfined, in which journalist Eric Schlosser reflects on the 25th anniversary of his landmark book, Fast Food Nation.
The "Polycrisis" Stalking Our Food
August 26, 2026
Episode 34, in which food system scholar Raj Patel sees through the tangle of problems ensnaring the industrial food system to a better future.
The MAHA Movement's Nothingburgers
July 29, 2026
Episode 33 of Unconfined, in which public health influencer Jessica Knurick speaks plainly about MAHA tactics and Secretary Kennedy's qualifications.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Unconfined?
Unconfined is hosted by Tom Philpott and Christine Grillo. Its publicly listed emails are clf@jhu.edu and clf@jhsph.edu. 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 Unconfined?
The publicly listed emails for Unconfined: clf@jhu.edu and clf@jhsph.edu.
How many listeners does Unconfined have?
Podseeker estimates Unconfined reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Unconfined?
Unconfined typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, food-system scholars, public-health experts, sustainable agriculture practitioners, community organizers, farmers, attorneys, and policy specialists with demonstrated expertise or first-hand experience related to industrial agriculture and its alternatives. Common among recent guests: Authored influential books or research on food, agriculture, public health, or economic policy; Established journalism, scholarship, or legal work addressing food-system issues; Leadership or advocacy experience in sustainable agriculture, food policy, or community organizing. Recent guests include Eric Schlosser, Raj Patel, and Jessica Knurick.
How hard is it to get booked on Unconfined?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Unconfined cover?
Recent episodes cover Agriculture, Food Systems, Factory Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, and Food Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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