Best Mathias Rosenzweig Podcasts (2025)

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Maggie Rogers Learns About Pleasure Activism 40:48

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2+ y ago40:48

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While on tour for her sophomore album Surrender, singer Maggie Rogers joins host Mathias Rosenzweig in conversation with Adrienne Maree Brown, the author of Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, to dive deeper into the subject. What exactly is pleasure activism, and how can we incorporate it into our everyday lives in order to not only f…

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Hayley Kiyoko Learns About Gerrymandering 38:23

3y ago38:23

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While touring across the USA for her sophomore album, PANORAMA, singer Hayley Kiyoko (known amongst her fans as the Lesbian Jesus) took a moment to join host Mathias Rosenzweig in learning about gerrymandering. Because like, what even is that? Our specialist on today’s episode is Mark Gaber, the Senior Director of Redistricting at Campaign Legal Ce…

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Slayyyter Learns About Killer Whales 38:58

3y ago38:58

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Underground pop princess Slayyyter joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about killer whales, also known as orcas, from Dr. Michael Weiss—the Research Director for the Center for Whale Research. What happens to these beautiful giants when humans put them in captivity (remember Blackfish)? Do we have any chance of being able to communicate with the…

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Fin Argus Learns About the History of Gender Queerness 30:36

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Singer and actor Fin Argus, one of the stars of Peacock's Queer as Folk reboot, joins host Mathias Rosenzweig as well as associate professor and author Eric Stanley to learn about the history of gender queerness. The topic is broad and thus impossible to cover in a single episode. That said, Fin and Eric hone in on representations of gender queerne…

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Angel Olsen Learns About Synesthesia 32:38

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This week, American singer-songwriter Angel Olsen joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about synesthesia, the perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. Like, what does that even mean! Angel learns: what are the different types of synest…

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Brooke Candy Learns About Fairytales 39:27

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This week, the very iconic Brooke Candy joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about fairytales from Dr. Jeana Jorgensen. We've all heard fairytales, but where do they come from? Is it true that originally they were super fucking dark and twisted before Disney made them more kid-friendly? How do fairytales approach topics like sex and death? And ou…

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Bonus Episode: Kim Petras and Uffie on How to be a Pop Star 34:31

3y ago34:31

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This week, we take a break from our normal format (where we ask celebrities what they want to learn more about before pairing them with an expert on that subject). Instead, V Magazine's PRIDE cover star Kim Petras joins fellow musician, the very iconic Uffie, to discuss their respective careers and the shifting archetype of a pop star. Specifically…

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Ethel Cain Learns About NXIVM 47:16

3y ago47:16

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This week, singer-songwriter and all-around southern bell Ethel Cain joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about cults, specifically NXIVM. Ex-member and current actress/podcaster Sarah Edmondson (of the "A Little Bit Culty" podcast) discusses the moments in which she became suspicious of what she believed to be a personal and professional develop…

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Sigrid Learns About Black Holes 55:58

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Fresh off the release of her sophomore album, 'How to Let Go,' Norwegian pop star Sigrid sits down with host Mathias Rosenzweig and astrophysicist Lia Medeiros to learn all about the mysterious and terrifying subject of black holes. What happens if you get sucked into one? How did we predict they existed? And, with this episode being released just …

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24kGoldn Learns About Psychedelics 34:57

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On today's episode, rapper 24kGoldn joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about the ins and outs of psychedelics. Why do psychedelics even exist in nature? Why did the US government slip LSD to unsuspecting American citizens during the Cold War? And what was it like for 24kGoldn to do shrooms with his mom? We asked a smart person: Dr. Albert Garci…

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Banks Learns About Modern Witchcraft 43:38

3y ago43:38

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This week, singer-songwriter BANKS joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to discuss modern witchcraft (and a bit of its history) with Dr. Ethan Doyle White, a specialist on the topic. We’re all familiar with witchcraft. The spells, the brooms, the toads. While these are typical of fictional worlds on TV and in books, there is a very real and non-fictional …

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Tinashe Learns About the Metaverse 45:06

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Singer and general queen Tinashe joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn more about the metaverse. The term metaverse originated from a 1992 “cyberpunk dystopia” novel—apparently that is a thing—called Snow Crash. It’s since become a reality which will only continue to grow in presence. Our expert on the metaverse is Lindsey McInerney, a futurist wh…

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Nicole Richie Learns About Food Seasonality from Antoni Porowski 44:44

4y ago44:44

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Reality TV star, designer, hip-hop diva and general pop culture icon Nicole Richie joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to discuss food seasonality and reducing food waste with Antoni Porowski of 'Queer Eye.' What does it actually mean to eat seasonally? What are the best tips and tricks that we can use in both the grocery store and the kitchen to minimiz…

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Vincint Learns About Dreams 46:48

4y ago46:48

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American singer-songwriter Vincint joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to learn about dreams with Harvard professor, psychologist and dream specialist Doctor Deirdre Barrett. Why do we dream? Can we interpret our dreams to figure out the deeper meaning behind them? Can you teach yourself how to lucid dream? And do creatives really dream up their work bef…

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Alex Cooper Learns About Astrology with Susan Miller 38:21

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Alex Cooper joins host Mathias Rosenzweig and international horoscope sensation Susan Miller to discuss the ancient art of Astrology. What can the stars allegedly tell us about ourselves? Are certain signs more compatible with others? What exactly is a Saturn return? And, most importantly, what can Alex's birth chart tell her about her own life? V …

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Emma Chamberlain Learns About the Evolution of Media 39:53

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Award-winning Content Creator and "The funniest person on YouTube" (according to the New York Times) joins host Mathias Rosenzweig and Brown University Professor Lynne Joyrich to discuss the evolution of media over the last several decades. How has the shift to digital media changed how we engage with each other...and with different types of media?…

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King Princess Learns About Extraterrestrials 44:56

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King Princess joined host Mathias Rosenzweig to discuss the reality of extraterrestrial life with Harvard professor and physicist Avi Loeb. What can we make of the government's recent declassification of UFO-related documents? Does this mean aliens exist? Have they visited earth? Will King Princess write a song about them? Listen to find out.…

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Finneas Learns About Gun Control 36:32

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8-time Grammy Winner Finneas joins host Mathias Rosenzweig to talk to author Adam Winkler, a constitutional law professor at UCLA and author of 'Gunfight: The Battle Over the Fight to Bear Arms in America,' to discuss gun legislation in the USA. What does the Second Amendment actually say, and why has America failed to pass any major gun legislatio…

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Madison Beer Learns About the History of Psychiatry 40:22

4y ago40:22

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World-renowned singer Madison Beer discusses the history of mental health with host Mathias Rosenzweig and Edward Shorter, a doctor and professor of psychiatry. The singer, whose debut album ‘Life Support’ dropped this February, got candid about her own struggles in order to help destigmatize the topic. This episode touches on the history of mental…

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Zara Larsson Learns About the History of Contraception 48:50

4y ago48:50

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On our third episode, we paired Swedish Pop singer and songwriter Zara Larsson with Dr. Carrie N. Baker, an American lawyer and Professor at Smith College, to discuss the vastly (over)complicated world of contraception. What were some of the earlier forms of contraception? Why is there not a widely-used contraceptive pill for men? Will Zara Larsson…

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Marina Learns About the Psychology of Fandom 51:01

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On our second episode, we paired international Pop superstar Marina with clinical therapist Dr. Donna Rockwell to learn more about the psychology behind fandom and “stanning.” What cerebral activity is going on in our brain when we see an artist that we’re a fan of? Why do some of us lose interest in certain artists while others remain fans through…

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Brittany Xavier Learns About Genetic Genealogy 48:26

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On our first episode, Instagram and TikTok fixture Brittany Xavier leans into her true crime obsession by connecting with CeCe Moore, a genetic genealogist who helped develop and pioneer the DNA-based technology that led to the capture of criminals like the Golden State Killer.

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V Wanna Know Trailer 0:55

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A new podcast from V Magazine. The concept is like the inverse of Masterclass. Instead of famous teachers, we have famous students (the guests) coming on to connect with a specialist in an area of interest. Some of music and fashion's biggest names will interview experts on subjects like forensic science, the psychology behind online trolling, alie…