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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll

New episode 5 days ago

Made by
Sean Carroll
Episodes
449 episodes
Last episode
October 19, 2026
Rating
4.5 / 5
Charts
Apple No. 22 · Pocket Casts No. 22 · Audible No. 36
On Audible since
July 26, 2023

No. 18 on Across the charts in Science & Engineering, and on 1 other chart here.

What it is

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

Latest episodes

  1. 371 | Kyle Harper on How Humans Have Shaped Life on Earth October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
  2. Ask Me Anything | October 2026 October 12, 2026 · 3 hrs 32 min
  3. 370 | Daniel Akerib on a Faint Hint of Dark Matter October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
  4. 369 | Gregg Caruso on Living Well Without Free Will September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
  5. 368 | Elizabeth Alexander on Why Democracy Needs Imagination September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

On the charts

Charting now — best position 5 on Still running in Science & Engineering, reached September 21, 2026. Seen on 6 charts over 42 days of readings, the first on September 5, 2026.

1 20 5 September 8, 2026 October 20, 2026 September 8, 2026 — position 20September 21, 2026 — position 5September 29, 2026 — position 18September 30, 2026 — position 19October 6, 2026 — position 14October 13, 2026 — position 18October 20, 2026 — position 17
Still running in Science & Engineering — position by day.
ChartBestDaysLast seen
Still running in Science & Engineering 5 7 days October 20, 2026
Across the charts in Science & Engineering 8 42 days October 24, 2026
Most listened to in Science & Engineering 9 39 days October 24, 2026
Highest rated in Science & Engineering 15 39 days October 24, 2026
Apple Podcasts · Science 18 42 days October 24, 2026
Pocket Casts · Science 20 42 days October 24, 2026

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