Welcome to The LOAF Podcast where 2 Oxford humanities students, host discussions with the world's top intellectuals and successful individuals. Tune in to develop your critical thinking skills, inner resilience, and motivation.
Tune in every other Saturday at 4PM!
“Let us dare to dream and dare to try!” - Eliud Kipchoge. The LOAF Podcast conducts a long-form interview with Kipchoge, where we delve into the mindset of a champion and look ahead to the upcoming Paris Olympics. What is motivating him and how does he plan to bounce back after Tokyo? 🏃♂️ This podcast is a masterclass in endurance, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence: Eliud's story is a compelling reminder of human potential. Why does Kipchoge run? And why should YOU?
Join us on The LOAF Podcast as we sit down with Dr Steven Pinker, cognitive psychologist at Harvard, prolific author, and public intellectual. Dr Pinker is renowned for his academic work in language acquisition, his defence of the computational theory of mind, and visual cognition. Aside form his academic work, he writes for a popular audience about rationality, human progress, the decline of violence, and much more. In this episode we discuss cognitive biases, the border between pseudoscience and science, free speech, Trump, and inequality.
An Oxford University Podcast. This week we welcome Simon Critchley, an English philosopher renowned for his work in political philosophy, ethics, and aesthetics, who challenges traditional notions by arguing that philosophy begins in disappointment. In this episode we discuss: the philosophy of humour and its ability to challenge social norms, the absurdity of football fandom, and death itself. One of our most dense episodes to date, Critchley explores a vast range of issues, elucidating the human experience with nuance and wit.
An Oxford University Podcast. Join us with Lindsey Vonn, the most celebrated female skier of all time. Discover her early dreams, the highs and lows of professional sports, and her candid insights on overcoming obstacles, both on the slopes and in life. In this episode, Lindsey opens up about mental health, the evolution of skiing, and her mission to empower women in sports.
An Oxford University Podcast. Join us with Robert Wright, an expert in evolutionary psychology and AI, as we explore human evolution, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the power of mindfulness. Discover Wright's insights on how these forces intertwine to shape our future and the potential for a purpose-driven evolution.