Episode 199: Crowds and Mobs - Hotel Bar Podcast
What, if anything, distinguishes a crowd from a mob?
Episode 199 is now live and this week we're thinking about what is gained and lost when βweβ become something more than the sum of our parts. Check it out!
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Book 138: βHeidegger and the Destruction of Aristotle: On How to Read the Traditionβ by Sean D. Kirkland
H/t to @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social for having Sean on as a guest a while back β led to me putting several of his books on my reading list.
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Thank you all so much for your understanding and patience as we navigate this transition.
Hotel Bar Sessions isn't going away. You'll still get regular episodes through Oct 10. After that, just a temporary bar closing while we clean up some messes.
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We remain committed to keeping the podcast alive and the Hotel Bar open. Full stop.
Unfortunately, though, HBS will need to take a brief pause after our 200th episode (on October 10th) to re-group, re-staff, and re-organize... but weβre excited abt bringing in new, fresh, exciting voices!
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We want to acknowledge the passion and work that everyone involved in the podcast has contributed. Itβs been a collective effortβ 5 years, 14 seasons, and 8 co-hostsβto get this podcast to where it is now. Our listenership has grown >5K% percent since we began in 2021 and continues to grow...
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Weβre also, sadly, bidding an immediate farewell to Talia Bettcher, who joined us for Season 14. We appreciate Taliaβs valuable contributions to the podcast and the unique perspectives she brought to the bar conversations. π
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We know his voice is irreplaceable. Weβll miss him much as you.π₯ππ’
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After more than 13 incredible seasons, co-host Rick Lee @rickleephilos.bsky.social has decided to take a step back from the podcast. Weβre grateful for his longstanding dedication to HBS, and the humor, insight, and critical perspective he contributed to 184 conversations over the past 4.5 years.
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Hey Hotel Bar Sessions listeners, this is Leigh.
I have some important news to share.
[You should sit down for this...]
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Once again, alas, HBS is looking for new, smart, engaging "talent" to fill our recently (and abruptly) vacated co-host seats.
Think you have what it takes to carry an interesting conversation? Know someone you'd recommend to fill the open barstools?
Just email us at hotelbarpodcast@gmail.com!
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Great piece by @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social
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Podcasts may be the last medium semi-immune to corporate/fascist censorship.
Hotel Bar Sessions is independent, listener-funded, and ad-free.
Thanks, y'all.
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Episode 197: How the Manosphere Killed Cool (with Robin James) - Hotel Bar Podcast
Robin James explains how tech bros and manosphere podcasters made "cool" obsolete.
Episode 197 just dropped and this week we're joined by @robinjames.bsky.social to talk about how tech bros and manosphere influencers are through being "cool."
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Hold your trans/GNC loved ones extra close right now. Things are ugly and looking to get much worse.
14.09.2025 23:53 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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Episode 189: The War on Radical Ideology
ICYMI: Our episode on "The War on Radical Ideology" is now live on the HBS YouTube channel!
Listen, Subscribe, and support Hotel Bar Sessions' work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!
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Episode 184: The Future of the University
ICYMI: Our episode on "The Future of the University" is now live on the HBS YouTube channel!
Listen, Subscribe, and support Hotel Bar Sessions' work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!
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Episode 191: Public Philosophy (with Kate Manne)
ICYMI: Our episode with Kate Manne @katemanne.bsky.social is now available on the HBS YouTube channel!
Listen, Subscribe, and support Hotel Bar Sessions' work on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hotelbarsessions!
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Episode 196: The Expertise Crisis - Hotel Bar Podcast
What happens when nobody trusts experts anymore?
First episode of Season 14 just dropped! We're kicking off this new season with a conversation about the "expertise crisis."
Trust us. It's a great episode!
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Only four days left before we drop the first episode of Season 14! Stay tuned and share our podcast with your friends!
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MINIBAR: Cancer - Hotel Bar Podcast
Talia Mae Bettcher talks about her cancer diagnosis and a dark night of the soul.
Check out this week's MINIBAR episode from our co-host @talia-mae.bsky.social, who reflects on her recent cancer diagnosis and the existential crisis it inspired.
hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/canc...
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MINIBAR: In Defense of Metaphysics - Hotel Bar Podcast
Rick Lee explains what metaphysics is and why it's worth defending.
New MINIBAR episode just dropped and this week our co-host @rickleephilos.bsky.social is talking about why metaphysics matters to him... and should matter to you, too!
hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/in-d...
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MINIBAR: Living in Occupied D.C. - Hotel Bar Podcast
What it's like to live with a President who is too extra.
"The militarization of civic space is the *literal* end of democracy. Once we accept soldiers as "ordinary," we have already lost as citizens."
- Leigh M. Johnson
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MINIBAR: Living in Occupied D.C. - Hotel Bar Podcast
What it's like to live with a President who is too extra.
While we're on break between seasons, enjoy the first of our MINIBAR episodes from co-host @drleighmjohnson.bsky.social, who reflects on "living in occupied D.C."
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Season 14 drops September 12!
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Currently at work recording new eps for Season 14!
In the interim, HBS is offering up "MINIBAR" episodes each week. Each our co-hosts @talia-mae.bsky.social, @rickleephilos.bsky.social, and @drleighmjohnson.bsky.social will be flying "solo" on a topic of their own choosing!
Stay tuned!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our editor, producer, and co-host, Leigh (@drleighmjohnson.bsky.social)!
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