Alumni Podcasts
Beyond the Ivory Tower alumni bring ideas to public audiences in many forms. These podcasts explore philosophy, psychology, science, technology, faith, and human flourishing through shows created and hosted by members of our community.
These shows are independently produced; the views expressed are their own.
Ask an Astrobiologist
Graham Lau — Host
Monthly conversations with leading astrobiologists about the search for life in the universe.
Beauty at Work
Brandon Vaidyanathan — Host
Conversations about what beauty is, how it works, and how it shapes our lives and work.
Cyborg Goddess
Jennifer Jill Fellows — Creator and host
A feminist tech-studies podcast about how everyday technologies shape our bodies, lives, and sense of self.
Flourish FM
Jon Beale — Co-host
Conversations with leading researchers about how people can thrive and build better lives.
How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality
David DeSteno — Host
A science-led exploration of how spiritual practices affect our minds, bodies, and communities.
Language of God
Jim Stump — Host
Stories and conversations illuminating the connections between science and Christian faith.
NeuroDiving
Amelia Hicks — Co-producer and co-host
A narrative-driven philosophy podcast about questions raised by neurodivergent people’s experiences.
Overthink
Ellie Anderson — Co-creator and co-host
A philosophy podcast connecting big ideas to everyday life, hosted by Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán.
The Philosophy and Therapy Podcast
John T. Maier — Host
Interviews at the intersection of therapy and philosophy.
Prosthetic Gods
Nir Eisikovits — Co-host
Debates about the ethics and politics of emerging technologies, from artificial intelligence to brain-computer interfaces.
Psychologists Off the Clock
Yael Schonbrun — Co-host
Science-backed conversations about flourishing in work, relationships, and health.
Psychology & Stuff
Alison Jane Martingano — Host
Interviews with psychologists about research, everyday life, and plenty of other stuff.
Wisdom at Work
David Storey — Creator and host
Conversations with philosophers who built careers and public-facing work beyond the academy.