About

Sleepy Philosophy Radio began with a simple idea: that philosophy deserves to be explored slowly, carefully, and without the pressure of a lecture hall or a YouTube algorithm demanding engagement above all else. The great thinkers spent lifetimes developing their ideas. The least we can do is give them our unhurried attention.

Each episode is built around primary sources. We read the philosophers in their own words, situate their ideas within the context of their lives and times, and then explore the implications for how we think and live today. Episodes run between two and four hours because philosophy cannot be meaningfully condensed into ten minutes.

The point is not to have read more, but to have understood more.

A word on transparency: every script is written by a human. The research, interpretation, and editorial voice are entirely human-driven. We use AI narration through ElevenLabs because it allows us to focus entirely on the writing and research, which is where the real value lies. We believe in being upfront about this.

New episodes are released every Friday and are available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy what we do, consider joining the community or supporting the channel through membership.