The Very Short Introductions Podcast

The Very Short Introductions Podcast


Latest Episodes

Happiness – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 62
December 15, 2022

In the final episode of Season 5, Daniel Haybron introduces the emotion most of us aspire to havehappinessand how our pursuit of it impacts our well-being. Learn more about Happiness: A Very Short

British Cinema – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 61
December 08, 2022

In this episode, Charles Barr introduces British cinema, the home of Ealing Studios and Alfred Hitchcock, and delves into its global significance. Learn more about British Cinema: A Very Short Introd

Behavioural Economics – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 60
December 01, 2022

In this episode, Michelle Baddeley explores behavioural economics, a field that allows us to understand our own decision-making processes and how this can impact our financial behaviour. Learn more ab

Sexuality – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 59
November 17, 2022

In this episode, Vronique Mottier introduces and explores what shapes our sexuality. Learn more about Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sexuality-a-

The Avant-Garde – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 58
November 10, 2022

In this episode, David Cottington introduce the Avant-Garde, perhaps the most important and influential concept in the history of modern culture. Learn more about The Avant-Garde: A Very Short Introd

Evangelicalism – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 57
November 03, 2022

In this episode, John Stackhouse introduces Evangelicalism, an umbrella term that encompasses many Protestant denominations and has become one of the most significant religious movements in the modern

Anarchism – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 56
October 27, 2022

In this episode, Alex Prichard introduces anarchism, an ideology often misunderstood and thought to be based on chaos, disorder, and violence. Learn more about Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction h

Asian American History – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 55
October 20, 2022

In this episode, Madeline Y. Hsu introduces Asian American history and details how this community has contributed significantly to the massive transformation of the United States into one of the wealt

Philosophy of Science – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 54
October 13, 2022

In this episode, Samir Okasha introduces the philosophy of science, a field that looks to address key questions such as the issue of scientific change and ethics in science. Learn more about Philosop

Negotiation – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 53
October 06, 2022

Welcome back to The Very Short Introductions Podcast, now in its fifth season. In this episode, Carrie Menkel-Meadow introduces negotiation, a tool essential for international relations, trade, busine