I listen to a lot of podcasts about various topics. This is by far one of the best. Erudite, articulate, very enlightening and educational and also impartial and evidence-based.

I learn a lot listening to this podcast. It is also very uplifting…. It is one of my favorite podcasts because it is entertaining while simultaneously uplifting and educational. Thank you!!! 😊

I have enjoyed this podcast for several years. It is thought provoking and informative from a platform that is based on learning. The majority of episodes would get 5 stars. But the NEXUS Part 1 podcast ended with a strong political bent that was disturbing. The last few minutes could and should have been edited out. Keep your podcast politically neutral and allow your listeners to come to their own conclusions.

Used to love all the great book recommendations, but Casey Means? Really? You should be ashamed spreading health misinformation. Now I have zero trust in any of your future recommendations.

I’ve been listening for awhile now. The longer I have listened, the more Rufus has interjected the interesting guests with his left leaning agenda. It’s become more of a “I’m Rufus and this is what I believe”, and less “here’s my guest with interesting things to say”.

No matter who you are—a passionate reader of books across genres, a dream-chaser, a fresh graduate entering the workforce, or just a podcast aficionado—The Next Big Idea Club will change the way you see the world. And it’s right at the tip of your earlobes. For intellectuals, creatives, or simply the curious, this podcast is a source of groundbreaking ideas, made easy to access and internalize thanks to dynamic weekly interviews and insightful book summaries. Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, this podcast emerged as a beacon of insight in my life, blending deep intelligence with approachable content that inspires and introduces new perspectives on fascinating topics across a wide range of fields—from science and sports to economics, health, and more. Four years later, whether I find myself on U.S. soil, in the cerulean heights, or in a different language zone, it continues to be a steadfast companion, offering the best non-fiction in the English language. The quality is such that I have adopted it as part of the curriculum in our language school in Argentina.

Nine minutes in I heard her say I-I-I soooooooo many times as she told of private schools and fancy universities in a “valley girl voice”. Ugh, No thanks.

Interesting that the show had an ad at the end referring to non fiction writers. So in the brave new world, seems like non fiction writers will vanish. As will much of the creative arts. Or it will receded into a niche, much like steampunk today. Only created and accessed by a nostalgic few.

I’ve been a longtime fan of Erik (and of this show) and really enjoyed his recent interview. It inspired me to buy a copy of his new book! Thank you

Huge fan here, and this is one of the only podcasts I stay up to date with. I was struck by the introductory statement by Caleb Bissinger that, "convinced that he (Abraham Lincoln) would abolish the thing that they (the South) held most dear, slavery." That is a very simplified (for dramatic effect) summation of "The South" and it was offensive to me. I grew up in the South and have always been horrified and by how the slavery culture became essential to the agrarian Southern part of the country. If we are to "simplify" why most evil cultural trends persist, it always comes down to money. We can point to the same motivator today as we all moan about misrepresentation and chaos in government. US citizens will never be reliably represented by our US government because money holders will always pay to stay on top, same as always.