People I (Mostly) Admire - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Steve Levitt’s interviews/conversations with his formidable guests have been a total delight and nourishing! After many episodes, I’d further research either the topic or his guests to learn more. Levitt, like Freakonomics host Dubner, has such a deep knowledge of the subject matter and a fun flair in their approach. I so appreciate them and always wish for more. Thank you and please continue this great work!

PIMA is probably my favorite interview podcast available and I cannot emphasize enough how high the caliber of guests are. Its continual focus on helping the public discover academics, authors, and other interesting people should not be ignored. Levitt is also clearly able to the match the intellectual level of his guests (albeit sometimes awkwardly), which is refreshing compared to many other podcasts.

Sincere analysis of big range of ideas from a big spectrum of first rate guests. Always interviewed and challenged from unapologetic but respectful scientific and atheist perspective. Same as mine. There is always straight connection with the guests and a deep love for discovery and truth.

Thank you to Steve and the Freakonomics team for putting together such an awesome podcast. Seemingly every episode I find myself coming away with some new profound idea or knowledge. It’s also made me cry more than once, which is how you know this podcast is really good! 🥹