Best Stephen Webb Podcasts (2025)

1
Jon Williams, ex-BBC Foreign News Editor, on Freelance Journalism, Media Challenges, and Lawsuits 26:20

Play Pause

16h ago26:20

26:20

Jon Williams, Executive Director of the Rory Peck Trust, former foreign editor at BBC News, and managing editor of ABC News in the US and RTÉ. We discuss the work of the Trust; the challenges facing freelance journalists; the rise in deaths and imprisonment of journalists; dealing with propaganda wars and media companies; and how broadcasters shoul…

1
Rivers, Sails, And Stories with Rick Glaze 48:58

4d ago48:58

48:58

#194 - What if adventure isn’t something you chase, but something you create? That question sparks a sweeping journey with author and explorer Rick Glaze—from small-town Tennessee roots to whitewater rapids, open-ocean sails, limestone caves, and a treasure map that refuses to sit still. We dig into the stories behind The Purple River, Spanish Piec…

1
TIM MINCHIN: moral melodies 1:12:56

4d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Tim Minchin is an Australian comedian, writer, and musician, known for his satirical wit and deeply philosophical songs that blend existential tenderness with irreverent humour. Tim reflects on the personal and cultural significance of his iconic songs, including the creation and activist undertones of 'Come Home, Cardinal Pell,' a protest song aim…

1
Inside The Classic 1st Brooklyn Bridge Album with Jimmy Rosica & Joe Ruvio on the LIMEHOF Podcast 1:07:16

5d ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Send us a text On this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with Brooklyn Bridge inductees Jimmy Rosica and Joe Ruvio for a rare, song-by-song look back at the group’s landmark debut album. Together, they revisit the creation of classics like “Blessed Is the Rain,” “Welcome Me Love,” “Whi…

1
Walter Benjamin - Against the Copy: Holding On to the Real in an Age of Reproduction! 13:52

5d ago13:52

13:52

When everything can be reproduced, why do we still crave the original? The psychologist Paul Bloom and the philosopher Walter Benjamin offer up some insight! Check out my new book! It's called: The Last Human: How Technology is Changing What it Means to be Human https://www.amazon.com/Last-Human-Technology-Changing-Means/dp/1069510831/…

1
The Perfect Tuba: How Band, Grit, and Community Build a Better Life (with Sam Quinones) 1:00:43

7d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Journalist and author Sam Quinones talks about his newest book, The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Brass Horn, Band, and Hard Work with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Known for his reporting on the opioid crisis, Quinones turns to a more uplifting subject--the world of tuba players and high school marching bands. What begins as curiosity abou…

1
Dan Thomas, FT Global Media Editor on the Sky/ITV Deal and the Future of UK Media 30:18

10d ago30:18

30:18

Dan Thomas is the global media editor of the Financial Times and its former business editor. We discuss the turbulence shaking up the UK media industry: the high-stakes merger talks between ITV and Sky – what that means for the future of public service broadcasting, the challenges posed by increasing media consolidation and what lies ahead for majo…

1
Stewart Purvis, ex-ITN Chief, Richard Ayre, ex controller of editorial policy at the BBC and Prof Stephen Cushion at the VLV conference 1:08:17

11d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

At the Voice of the Listener and Viewer autumn conference, the second session chaired by former BBC World Tonight presenter Ritula Shah, dealt with enhancing impartiality in news. Professor Stephen Cushion, Director of Research and Impact at the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture, presented new research on impartiality standards in new…

1
Barthes, Kierkegaard, Han - What happened to the erotic? 14:08

11d ago14:08

14:08

What is eroticism? And does it still exist today? Find out more!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
Mark Damazer, former BBC Trustee and Prof Steven Barnett at the VLV conference 33:18

10d ago33:18

33:18

After a turbulent few weeks for the BBC, the Voice of the Listener and Viewer held a timely panel titled “What Next for the BBC?” at its conference on Wednesday. The speakers were Mark Damazer — former Controller of Radio 4, Deputy Director of BBC News, BBC Trustee — and Stephen Barnett, Professor of Communications at the University of Westminster.…

1
What We Carry When The War Ends with Rand Timmerman 58:26

11d ago58:26

58:26

#193 - Some stories ask for courage. This one demands it. Marine veteran Rand Timmerman returns to share a raw, graphic, and deeply human account of Vietnam—what he saw, what he did to survive, and what it took to live with those memories when the shooting stopped. We open with a trigger warning for good reason: a suicide on his first night in-coun…

1
SHERMIN KRUSE: the art of stoic empathy 1:12:46

11d ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Shermin Kruse is an Iranian-born lawyer, and author of Stoic Empathy. Shermin's work often draws on her experiences growing up during war, navigating cultural exile, and advocating for women, refugees, and cross-cultural dialogue. Kruse differentiates between cognitive and emotional empathy and discusses their applications in various scenarios, inc…

1
Lessons From Loss, Hope, And Connection with Stephen Seidel 55:30

12d ago55:30

55:30

#192 - Some moments feel like they’re nudging us forward. Stephen Seidel’s life is full of those nudges: a favorite Eagles player on the flight to a funeral, a foggy window shaped like an eagle on the day of a tribute, a childhood hero literally saving him from choking. We unpack how he alchemized those signs, along with profound loss, into a missi…

1
The Status Game (with Will Storr) 1:01:11

14d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Will Storr talks about his book The Status Game with EconTalk host Russ Roberts, exploring how our deep need for respect and recognition shapes our behavior. The conversation delves into how we constantly judge others and compare ourselves to them, the pain of losing status, and the freedom of escaping judgment. Storr and Roberts discuss how status…

1
Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund - Pick a path, pay the price, live the life! 13:34

16d ago13:34

13:34

Choosing one path in life means letting go of another! And that's okay!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
How Couples Rebuild Trust Through Science, Self Care, And Shared Adventure with Dr. David Helfand 54:32

18d ago54:32

54:32

#191 - What if your brain could learn to love better? We sat down with Dr. David Helfand—a therapist with a background in neuroscience—to unpack how neuroplasticity, meditation, and focused couples work can turn recurring fights into lasting repair. From breathwork that calms a spiraling argument to thought logs that retrain pessimism, David shows …

1
BRIAN HARE & VANESSA WOODS: the evolution of friendliness 1:00:48

18d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods are a married scientific duo. Hare is an evolutionary anthropologist and a Duke University professor, known for his research on how dogs evolved to understand humans and what this reveals about cooperation and intelligence. Woods is an author and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of science, empathy, and st…

1
Andy Webb, Dianarama author on Princess Diana, BBC 'Cover-Ups' & Bashir 34:04

18d ago34:04

34:04

Andy Webb is the author of Dianarama: The Betrayal of Princess Diana. We discuss his years-long investigation into the BBC Panorama interview with Princess Diana, the controversial methods used by journalist Martin Bashir, the ongoing questions of BBC accountability and transparency, and the significant challenges he faced accessing the BBC’s archi…

1
Celebrating 30 Years of Everybody Loves Raymond with Executive Producer Rory Rosegarten 47:24

19d ago47:24

47:24

Send us a text The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame presents a special podcast episode hosted by Tom Needham and featuring Emmy-winning producer and talent manager Rory Rosegarten, an Executive Producer of Everybody Loves Raymond and Ray Romano’s manager. Rosegarten has represented many performers including Robert Klein and Tom Green;…

1
Bertrand Russell and Byung-Chul Han: Self-absorption is the source of unhappiness! 12:51

20d ago12:51

12:51

The philosophers Russell and Han come from different historical contexts, but they both agree on one thing: if you want to be happy stop being pre-occupied with yourself!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
The Wonder of the Emergent Mind (with Gaurav Suri) 1:39:40

21d ago1:39:40

1:39:40

How is your brain like an ant colony? They both use simple parts following simple rules which allows the whole to be so much more than the sum of the parts. Listen as neuroscientist and author Gaurav Suri explains how the mind emerges from the neural network of the brain, why habits form, why intuition often knows before language does, and why our …

1
Great philosophers on how to stay young as we get older! 10:07

24d ago10:07

10:07

Aging doesn't have to involve loss of possibilities and heaviness. Just ask Nietzsche, the Taoists, Hannah Arendt and Camus!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
Sacred Landscapes and Cinematic Faith with Craig Dehut 49:55

25d ago49:55

49:55

#190 - What if you could trade flat maps and footnotes for sunrise on Sinai and sea spray in your face as you approach a harbor Paul once saw? That’s the world filmmaker Craig Dehut invites us into—where sacred places become cinematic classrooms and faith is strengthened by seeing. Craig shares how Appian Media grew from a coffee-shop idea to a non…

1
STEPHEN WEST: transformation through philosophy 1:01:21

25d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Stephen West is the creator and host of Philosophize This! a widely acclaimed podcast that makes philosophy accessible, engaging, and emotionally resonant for modern listeners. Steven discusses his approach to philosophy, while connecting big ideas to everyday life, mental health, and meaning in a chaotic world. Listen to Stephen's podcast Philosop…

1
Santo & Johnny’s Johnny Farina Talks Sleepwalk, The Beatles & The Godfather Theme 1:08:30

26d ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Send us a text This episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features a conversation with Tom Needham and Johnny Farina of the legendary duo Santo & Johnny, inductees of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Born in Brooklyn, the Farina brothers began performing as teens at local dances and clubs from Broo…

1
Richard Ayre, former senior BBC Executive on BBC Resignations, Trump’s Legal Threats, and Broken Governance 36:16

27d ago36:16

36:16

Richard Ayre is a former Controller of Editorial Policy and Deputy Chief Executive of BBC News, and later became a member of the BBC Trust. We discuss the BBC's crisis: how the organisation should respond to legal threats from Trump; the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness; the actions and inaction of the editorial guidelines and standard…

1
Why Samuel Beckett is so funny! 12:23

27d ago12:23

12:23

Beckett is bleak but he's also hilarious. I try to explore why so many of us laugh when we read him!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
Shampoo, Property Rights, and Civilization (with Anthony Gill) 1:08:19

28d ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Why is it okay to take the little shampoo bottles in hotels home with you but not the towels? And what stops people from taking the towels? Listen as political scientist Anthony Gill discusses the enforcement of property rights with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Backing up their observations with insights from Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, and our everyd…

1
Voltaire's "Crush the infamous thing" and our age of tragic regression 9:49

1M ago9:49

9:49

Voltaire called for enlightenment and progress against the dogmas and powers of his day. Our world today needs more Voltaires.By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
Love, Loss, And The Creative Spark Of Hicks In The Wild with Troy and Melinda Hicks 51:25

1M ago51:25

51:25

#189 - A cone head at baggage claim. A prank that makes a whole terminal laugh. And beneath the costumes and skits, a marriage held together by faith, service, and a fierce tenderness forged in grief. We sit down with Troy and Melinda Hicks—Hicks in the Wild—to explore how everyday adventure can coexist with loss and how playful creativity becomes …

1
MERCEDES & ANASTASIA KORNGUT: small bits of happiness 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut are Canadian teen sisters, entrepreneurs, and founders of Small Bits of Happiness, a social enterprise dedicated to improving teen and family well-being. Known for their youthful yet insightful approach, The Korngut sisters use their own experiences to inspire a generation to find joy in small consistent acts. Learn m…

1
Pat Younge, ex-BBC Chief Creative Officer, on BBC bias, broadcasting reform, and media power 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

Pat Younge, former BBC Chief Creative Officer and board member at ITV Studios, responds to allegations of bias made against the BBC’s Panorama programme; outlines proposals from the British Broadcasting Challenge for renewing the BBC’s charter and ensuring its long-term independence and relevance; and discusses the impact of media consolidation by …

1
Primal Intelligence (with Angus Fletcher) 1:20:41

1M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

What do Shakespeare, Hollywood storytelling, and military special operations have in common? They all excel at inventing new plans, or improvising when we're facing radical uncertainty. Listen as professor of story science Angus Fletcher tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts how we've misdefined intelligence, equating it with data--driven reasoning in plac…

1
Dostoevsky, Ricoeur, Kierkegaard - The future needs the past! 12:51

1M ago12:51

12:51

There is no future without a past. That's because the past is the ground of transformation!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
Humor, Upheaval, And Heart On The Pan American Highway with Matt Savino 55:11

1M ago55:11

55:11

#188 - What happens when a comedian with a camera trades stage lights for sunrise on a dirt road and points his vehicle toward Panama? I sat down with author and traveler Matt Savino to unpack a seven-month run along the Pan American Highway that never reached South America yet somehow delivered everything he was chasing: humor in the chaos, humani…

1
DANIEL GILBERT: predicting happiness 1:05:38

1M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Daniel Gilbert is an American social psychologist, author, and professor at Harvard University best known for his research on affective forecasting. His bestselling book Stumbling on Happiness (2006) explores why humans are often poor judges of what will make them happy. Daniel discusses the role of external factors in determining happiness. He deb…

1
Harry Chapin - Cats in the Cradle Producer Jason Chapin Talks Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snider & Filmmaking 29:32

1M ago29:32

29:32

Send us a text The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast welcomes Jason Chapin, son of Hall of Fame inductee Harry Chapin, to talk about the acclaimed new documentary Harry Chapin - Cats in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives. The film recently won Best Film at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Docume…

1
Orwell's 1984 - Fake News and the destruction of language 10:08

1M ago10:08

10:08

Orwell's 1984 has seen a massive surge in sales in the last 8 years. That's no surprise.By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
A Mind-Blowing Way of Looking at Math (with David Bessis) 1:21:53

1M ago1:21:53

1:21:53

What if math isn't about grinding through equations, but about training your intuition and changing how your brain works? Mathematician and author David Bessis tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that the secret of mathematics isn't logic--it's the way we learn to see. He explains why math books aren't meant to be read like novels, how great mathematicia…

1
Faith, Service, And A New Start In Peru with Ken Webb 53:45

1M ago53:45

53:45

#187 - A childhood marked by chaos. A career built on service. And a second act shaped by faith, language, and a blank page. Jake sits down with Ken Webb to trace a life that refuses to settle for mere existence—from praying his way through a turbulent home to leading across Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond. Ken opens up about how his grandpar…

1
Feuerbach and Marx - We created God in our own image! 13:26

1M ago13:26

13:26

Man makes religion, religion does not make man, says the German philosopher Feuerbach. Karl Marx agrees. But why do we do this, and should we? Find out more!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
Matt Frei, Channel 4 News presenter on democracy's fragility, media's transformation, and journalism's enduring mission 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Matt Frei is the Europe editor and presenter of Channel 4 News who delivered the annual Steve Hewlett Memorial Lecture. We discuss his speech, the state of democracy in the United States and whether what is happening there can happen here, BBC's coverage of Gaza and the propaganda war, challenges facing traditional news organisations and whether th…

1
Aristotle - Why Competency is essential for Happiness! 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

You want lasting joy and fulfillment in your life? Then strive for excellence and competency! Or so argues Aristotle.By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

1
The Return of Public Enemy’s Johnny Juice: Guns & Roses, Jimmy Kimmel & BRONX BOYS 54:14

1M ago54:14

54:14

Send us a text In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham sits down with DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado — the legendary turntablist for Public Enemy, award-winning producer, filmmaker, and Hall of Fame Board Member. A defining figure in hip-hop’s evolution, Johnny Juice has spent decades advancing the …