Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net

Your host, Stephen Hessel, has read Cervantes's works obsessively for almost 20 years. Convinced that you can say both everything and nothing about the masterpiece Don Quixote and Cervantes's lesser read works, he has set out to test his hypothesis by having conversations with both expert "Cervantistas" and other "idle readers" whose thoughts about Cervantes, his works, and our world will both inform and entertain. Pop in your earbuds, click play, and join us for our adventures on "Pod Quixo ...

Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library

7-10 minute audio summaries of classic literature you didn't have the time or attention span to read :-)

At the 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death, this podcast from the Sydney Instituto Cervantes gets you up to speed. How many people wrote Don Quixote? Were the windmills always a thing? Did Cervantes really lead a prison break? A production of the Instituo Cervantes Sydney http://sidney.cervantes.es Presented & edited by Zacha Rosen, produced by Paula Llull.

This is volume 1 of 2. One of the most quirky, eccentric and endearing heroes to ever be depicted in fiction, the chivalrous Don Quixote is sure to capture hearts while bringing tears of laughter to your eyes. If you've never encountered the Knight from La Mancha before, get set for a delightful sojourn through the Spanish countryside, across the fertile countryside of Central Spain. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was an immediate success when it was first published in 1605 and ...

Podcasts in easy English to improve your listening and speaking

We read old books, then talk about them.

"The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything" http://thesyncbook.com/42minutes

BBC PODCAST

because people speak English

What lies beyond understanding? Beyond certainty? Listen in to conversations between a.m. bhatt and colleagues, confidants, and important thinkers as they tackle questions both timely and timeless, and chat about maintaining your humanity in an ever-evolving world. You can find a.m. on Instagram and Substack at @absurdwisdom. We are produced and distributed by DAE Presents, the production arm of DAE (@dae.community on Instagram and online at mydae.org).

There’s more to a book than what’s written on its pages: a book can change the world. In each episode of Writ Large, host Zachary Davis talks with one of the world’s leading scholars about one book that shaped the world we live in—whether you’ve heard of it or not. These conversations go beyond the plot summaries to unpack each book’s context and creation, and reveal its lasting influence on the ideas of today. Learn more at writlarge.fm

a revolving door of Appalachia-based 'youngs' that wanna 360º-windmill capitalism back into the volcanic dumpster where it was birthed. AWC PARTY PROGRAM: 1) no1 is immune to propaganda. we're here 2 help. 2) decommodify needs 3) radical subjectivity 4) ??? 5) abolish profit

LearnOutLoud.com is pleased to provide the Lit Summary Podcast. Each episode contains an abbreviated yet complete audio summary of a classic book in western literature. This podcast is for those of you who hunger for the classics but find it difficult to find time to read them all. Enjoy!

Luke and Nash are here to cut through the deadpan absolution of movie reviewers and critics. Come join the conversation of the films that moved you, for better or worse, over the years and recently released. At Midnight Showing we’re all audio logs giving our piece from whatever hits that silver screen. We want your own opinions because a good movie gives more than just two hours of screen time and even a bad one can reward wasted time with new ideas. So tune in every Friday at Midnight and ...

Listen to soothing voices read literature, read poetry, read bedtime stories, share personal stories, or guide you towards relaxation and sleep. Discover more relaxation podcasts at www.silkpodcasts.com.