Recent Episodes
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The Let Them Theory
Apr 23, 2025 – 53:44 -
Josh Hawley's "Manhood" [TEASER]
Mar 31, 2025 – 53:11 -
Steve Harvey's "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man"
Mar 28, 2025 – 58:53 -
Of Boys And Men
Mar 6, 2025 – 01:22:42 -
You Are A Badass
Jan 23, 2025 – 58:58 -
What's The Matter With Kansas?
Dec 6, 2024 – 01:05:33 -
Sam Harris's "The End of Faith"
Nov 4, 2024 – 01:09:58 -
Who Moved My Cheese?
Oct 10, 2024 – 01:09:12 -
UNLOCKED: Eric Adams
Sep 26, 2024 – 59:28 -
Glenn Kessler Retire B*tch [TEASER]
Sep 26, 2024 – 36:08 -
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Sep 24, 2024 – 55:37 -
The Anxious Generation
Aug 8, 2024 – 02:00:18 -
Breaking News Re-Release: "Hillbilly Elegy"
Jul 16, 2024 – 51:12 -
Richard Hanania's "The Origins of Woke"
Jul 11, 2024 – 01:01:54 -
The Columbia Protests [TEASER]
May 16, 2024 – 27:17 -
"Going Infinite": Michael Lewis Takes On Sam Bankman-Fried
May 2, 2024 – 01:15:44 -
"The Better Angels of Our Nature" Part 2: Campus Lies, I.Q. Rise & Epstein Ties
Apr 11, 2024 – 01:24:12 -
Who's Afraid of Naomi Wolf? [TEASER]
Mar 28, 2024 – 30:17 -
Lean In
Mar 14, 2024 – 57:00 -
"The Better Angels of Our Nature" Part 1: You're Not Wrong, Pinker. You're Just An *sshole
Feb 22, 2024 – 01:37:45 -
The Art of the Deal
Jan 11, 2024 – 52:22 -
The Worst Takes of 2023 [TEASER]
Dec 21, 2023 – 28:15 -
The Identity Trap
Dec 14, 2023 – 01:47:03 -
Pundit Portraits: Kathleen Parker and Chris Cillizza [TEASER]
Nov 28, 2023 – 29:42 -
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Nov 21, 2023 – 45:44 -
The 48 Laws of Power
Nov 2, 2023 – 01:05:56 -
The "Organized Retail Crime" Panic [TEASER]
Oct 26, 2023 – 31:12 -
San Fransicko
Oct 19, 2023 – 01:00:43 -
The 4-Hour Workweek
Sep 21, 2023 – 56:25 -
The Clinton E-Mail Scandal [TEASER]
Sep 14, 2023 – 28:02 -
God And Man At Yale
Sep 7, 2023 – 01:11:17 -
'On Bullsh*t' and the Pundit Industrial Complex [TEASER]
Aug 10, 2023 – 16:17 -
Liberal Fascism
Jul 27, 2023 – 01:04:33 -
Are The Straights OK [TEASER]
Jul 13, 2023 – 24:10 -
BONUS: Conservatives vs. Pride Month
Jul 6, 2023 – 01:05:16 -
The Rules
Jun 29, 2023 – 01:09:07 -
Atomic Habits
Jun 15, 2023 – 01:01:09 -
The World is Flat
Jun 1, 2023 – 01:07:41 -
"Nudge" Part 2: Mr. Nudge Goes to Washington
May 19, 2023 – 01:01:04 -
The Meme Stock Cult [TEASER]
May 15, 2023 – 19:38 -
"Nudge" Part 1: A Simple Solution For Littering, Organ Donations and Climate Change
May 4, 2023 – 01:10:51 -
The 5 Love Languages
Apr 20, 2023 – 54:46 -
Ben Shapiro's Plan To End Poverty [TEASER]
Apr 13, 2023 – 12:13 -
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Apr 6, 2023 – 01:13:57 -
The Dumbest Campus Controversies Of The Last Decade [TEASER]
Mar 30, 2023 – 20:23 -
Hillbilly Elegy
Mar 23, 2023 – 48:01 -
The Coddling Of The American Mind
Mar 9, 2023 – 01:01:13 -
The New York Times's War On Trans Kids [TEASER]
Feb 28, 2023 – 27:38 -
The Clash of Civilizations
Feb 23, 2023 – 58:19 -
The End of History
Feb 9, 2023 – 47:27
Recent Reviews
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Ellalouise87Surprise!Writing to say- surprise! Not a lesbian, never seen a Star Wars movie or tv show, still got the joke. Sorry, Peter. I love this podcast.
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tinyangrycrabLet them inMichael, thank you for the Let the Right One In intro on the latest episode. #bless
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Raaachellllllllllllllthey asked if all the listeners are lesbiansthey are not I am bisexual
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Incessant podcast consumerLet go and let Peter and MichaelCurrently listening to the Mel Robbins episode and felt the need to let Peter and Michael know I did not get the gambling reference nor the Queen Amigdala reference. I’m assuming it has to do with Star Wars based on context clues. This is also coming from a straight 24 year old white woman. Ive never given a podcast review but I felt compelled by Michael’s request. Anywho, love the podcast and I never miss an episode!
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aorist9Let Michael make Star Wars punsLoved the Queen Amigdala joke. Keep it up
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1legatatimeStraight White Male HereOne of my favorite podcasts. Each one is fantastic. Love the banter and nerd references
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ChaplainLeighA Great ListenI was a fan of You’re Wrong About and have followed Michael Hobbes since then. This podcast is very entertaining and manages to articulate complexity. The original idea was a great one, I feel like they sort of gave up on it and have moved on to more obscure books, which is a bummer. But the hosts are funny, intelligent, and do a great job editing the show.
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Arabellaaaaso funny, so informativeMy absolute favorite podcast! Super informative, and definitely the funniest. Peter knockoffs should please see themselves to my DMs.
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Michael Showalters Evil Twinyes pleasewish i could listen to the catalogue again for the first time. happy subscriber - work the money.
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KE CreativeI could listen to Michael and Peter read a cookbookThe worst part about this podcast is the snarky comments that catch you off guard so you guffaw randomly in public, much to the chagrin of innocent bystanders. But seriously, the worst part about this podcast is that they don’t release an episode daily so I get my fix. Mkay fine, clearly I’m a fanboy. But seriously, I hope they never stop.
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hwpwPainfully misogynisticPeter seems to love calling women sluts. He also seems to think it’s chill because he means it “lovingly”?? But this guy gives major “angry meltdown if you sexually reject him despite him telling you he’s a feminist.” Take a drink every time Peter makes fun of his wife or says the word p**sy. Michael’s blind spots when it comes to women are enormous. Also, joking that Jay Z probably can’t read?!? This feels like a perfect indictment of what passes for critical analysis among an incredibly blinkered subset of self-important “progressive” dudes. Woof.
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Jenna.lwbLOLs AboundPeter + Michael are my funniest, smartest friends. “The Game” is my fav podcast episode of all time - but honestly every episode is golden.
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Beach125Anxious generationDo either of you have kids? If so, are they in elementary school/middle school?! While you’re in it - your views may be different and may not laugh it all off. And did appreciate a lot of your insight and research!
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kikimeowcathilarioussteve harvey episode was A+ 🦞
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Geneviève LeeRecommended this podcast to my exI recommended this podcast to my ex and he told me it is ruining his life. Five stars!
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Lizinator123Mean lesbian, big fanPeter I will be the one to chastise you. I’m keeping a list of your gay jokes ready to publish when it’s time to Cancel.
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madamekoThis podcastis the one I drop all other pods for as soon as it pops into my feed. It always entertains me but, right now, it is keeping me from raging in the streets. Mostly. I mean, I’m still raging in the streets occasionally but that is just what democracy looks like.
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itsmecasey!BestCry laughing. Thank you.
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JFischer1127Required listeningSeared-to-perfection takedowns of your uncle’s dumbest opinions
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AnonymeanonVery entertainingThis is entertaining! For listeners: I find it funny to pair this podcast with the earlier episodes of “how to be fine”, where they actually live by these books for a period and report back about how it went.
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Mr x 🔪Great researchPlease do “the body keeps the score”
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0101101zPerformance art?These guys are so entertained by their own thoughts and humor. As performers, they are their own biggest fans.
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St323232Love this podcastI enjoy Peter and Michael’s friendship - they have great chemistry. I can always count on this podcast to make me laugh and learn something. Thank you <3
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VanagunkyAmazingI laugh way to hard while listening to this pod. The hosts are amazing. Always witty, hilarious, and well spoken.
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praxis78Love itSo witty and unself-conscious. Please keep reviewing dumb books!1
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queueaGiving bad books reason to existLove the hosts and am truly amazed how many of these books come down to nonsense conservative vibes and talking points.
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Rosalie FEA must-listenIn these trying times my parasocial relationship with the extended Hobbes-and-Shamshiri-verse (IBCK, MP, 5-4) is all that’s holding me together. If you’re also a queer person with a law degree you will probably feel the same. Join the Patreon, it’s worth it!
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SCCampau🤠Thank you! So happy to expand my lesbian vocab!
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RayDavis75So Much FunI have never purchased a subscription to any podcast before. These two are so funny and I look forward to every new episode. So much fun.
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Sandio58Monthly Fee Too HighI enjoy the content and listen to a lot of Podcasts. Now, very little free content. I do pay for two other podcasts that each cost $2.99 per month. A leap to $4.99 is too much if listeners want to listen to other podcasts. Please consider lowering the cost.
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VileMayorGotta Stop Following Michael HobbesHe makes great podcast but he gives up on them and leaves the listeners hanging. Started with You’re Wrong About which he just quit. Maintenance Phase has a slow to nonexistent release schedule and now it’s happening here too. I have to patreoned 2 out of 3 but I’m done getting invested in Hobbes’ projects.
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TrueCrimeTartareDEI 2 deserves PulitzerThink what you want but this show does the work. The depth of research in that episode puts all other coverage to shame.
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ClapperGalLove the InsightI stumble upon this podcast. The two folks have such a great banter. They’re very insightful with the information they provide outside of the book and analysis. Totally recommend.
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BobDoleGoesToSpaceCampMocking just to mockI like Peter on 5-4 a lot, but these episodes often showcase that he doesn’t know much outside of law, though shows the same level of confidence for his opinions. The podcast is just them ranting and complaining (though perhaps that’s the podcast’s obvious reason for existing), and I find it tiring. They mock authors for not knowing what they’re talking about (perhaps often fair), but they also don’t seem to know what they’re talking about - they tend to present things in a way that makes them sound ridiculous so that they can mock them, when they themselves don’t seem to have the correct context or know what the science says.
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LoriLou6Love (need more Michael & Peter)!Listening to this podcast is enlightening, educational, & also somehow comforting (to know there are men “out there” who get it). The dynamic between the duo is superb. Their wit & humor gives me much needed doses of comfort & joy. I listened to all the free episodes, then eventually subscribed to get the bonus episodes. Now I’m patiently waiting like a girl on Christmas morning for the next episode to drop. We all need more Michael & Peter… please don’t make us beg. p.s. Thanks for helping me declutter my bookshelf!
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Shezza IncognitoOne of my top 5 favorite podcastsAs someone who hates grifters and terrible writers, I am the intended audience for this podcast. This is one of the few podcasts that makes me laugh out loud in this bleak political climate. However, if you don’t personally lean left, you might not find it funny. Michael Hobbes is such a great researcher, and Peter is super sarcastic and biting in an entertaining way.
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LesJoRoLove itGot here from maintenance phase and stayed as it’s just as informative and entertaining.
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VainGirlyMy boysThe girlies love Peter. And I’ll follow Michael to a new podcast every time.
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JTC114Love itThis podcast is such a comfort to me. It's informative, fun, and admittedly reiterates my views to think twice about the information I receive (not in a weird, far right fake news kind of way). Also, when they make eachother laugh it's infectious because then I start laughing. Thanks for some joy in this current climate.
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Daddy-PopsWhy? I mean, I get it, but why that episode?First thing: I am LOVING your podcast. Found out about it from another wonderful book podcast, Overdue. And while I understand your time and insights are valuable and worthy of monetizing your podcast, as a trans woman who just this past summer was able to find a job in her profession after 10 years on SSD and food stamps, it was disappointing to see that your episode on trans people was “subscribers only.” I realize your minimum monthly subscription cost is very reasonable, it still struck me as just another way for trans people to be excluded. BTW: I would be writing this in an email, but as near as I can find out you need to be a member to email you. Anyway, yeah, for 10 years my income was dangerously limited and there were times I had no place to live. If you were to change just one subscriber episode to a general audience episode it would mean a lot to me, and perhaps to trans people who are being targeted in ways that are increasingly barbaric ways. Again, I love your podcast—you guys are hilarious and smart. I also love the queer friendly nature of your podcast. Maybe don’t send a mixed message about that? Sincerely, Radiance
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MayariamayaFun easy and informativeEasy relaxed yet informative and intellectually engaging listening, with great dynamic between the hosts and a few good LOL moments. I love everything Michael Hobbes has ever made and this holds up. I don’t know how to email you guys so I’ll write it here: in response to your request in the latest episode, as a dedicated lesbian I can confirm I have never heard any of that lingo from the latest episode. Your suspicions were correct - it’s totally made up. Also, Mike did another interesting pronunciation (which I now forget) that went without notice, after the werewolf one. I like listening just to see what new and witty pronunciations I’ll get to hear from Michael. 😊 thanks for your great work !!
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TheobligatorianBest fake podcastBest fake podcast
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9999jjjjjjeeeeeeeffffffMike!!!!How dare you Mike
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heathcoOnly One ComplaintI have to wait too long between episodes. Love the hosts’ dynamic. 5 stars.
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Atac_81wierwolfI love Mike’s takes on everything! But every once in a while he pronounces something in a way that makes me question if english is his first language. Wierwolf made me wonder if Earth was his first planet. No where in the history of the english-language-diaspora, from Beowulf on, has WIERWOLF been the correct pronunciation. 😂
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ChicagoLikudnikI triedI listened to multiple episodes of this podcast and it took me a while to realize that what I should be doing is listening to the authors that these podcast hosts are criticizing, and not them.
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jayayayrayayaywerewolf?wierwolf
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Annoyed Listener KevinPhenomenal, hilariousSaying what needs to be said about pop science. Super entertaining. Great dynamic between Peter and Michael. Highly recommend for people who want to laugh and also learn a lot
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Kathleen Paige1990LOVE!!This podcast is perfect. Intelligent and well-researched, but also hilarious. Love Peter and Michael, they balance each other out nicely and have great chemistry. 10/10 podcast.
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Michelle Grimm-GossettPronunciationSERIOUSLY THOUGH it’s “where”-wolf (werewolf). COME ON, Michael.
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