
Because this newsletter is meant to serve as a Field Guide to mimetic desire— practical applications, heuristics, and tactics that help us lead better lives—we want to keep this page up-to-date with the latest podcasts available on the Internet tackling mimetic desire.
René Girard was “doggedly dialogic,” according to his student Sandor Goodhart. Some of his most important works, including his magnum opus Things Hidden since the Foundation of the World, are the form of Q&A, as are other smaller works. Girard sought the truth in conversations. Podcasts, then, are an important tool in forming this Field Guide of mimetic desire.

Below is a living list of podcast episodes out there that touch on everything from mimetic theory in education (by the 1517 fund) to Scrabble and the coronavirus.
A podcast dedicated to the ideas in this newsletter will be coming in 2021. Details forthcoming. Until then, feast your ears:
1517: E022 René Girard, Mimetic Theory, and Christianity with David Gornoski
1517: E029 1517 at Home Bryne Hobart on the Mimetic Theory of Bubbles
Recorded Conversations: The Frenzy of Mimetic Theory
What is School For? Mimetic Theory
Free Man Beyond the Wall: E233 David Gornoski Talks Scapegoats and Mimetic Theory
Structural Shifts, by Aperture: Mimetic Theory And The Future of E-Commerce w/ Julian Lehr
The Libertarian Christian: Ep175 COVID, Riots, and Mimetic Theory with Michael Hardin
The Libertarian Christian: Ep 34 - Mimetic Theory
The Nickasized Podcast: Mimetic Theory; Good Part III
The Peaceful Way: Monologue: Mimetic Theory & The Roots of Violence
Self Identity in Black: Girard’s Mimetic Theory and Immigration
The Spiritual Brewpub: Michael Hardin on René Girard, Mimetic Theory, Unraveling the Bible, Unconditional Peace, Prison Reform, and Today’s Political Rivalries
Did You Know Podcast: Ep61 David Gornoski on Mimetic Theory
Jonathan Foster: The One with Lindsey Paris-Lopez, Mimetic Theory, and Playing the Word “Scapegoat’ in Scrabble
Cannabis Heals Me: Ep083 David Gornoski; Mimetic Theory and Scapegoating Drug Users
The Messy Spirituality Podcast: Ep05 Understanding Mimetic Theory with Matthew J. Distefano
Heretic Happy Hour: Ep067 Celebrity Christianity LIVE
Sell More Merch: How the Mimetic Desire Theory Can Help You Optimize Your Marketing
The Armchair Philosopher: God, Monsters, and Hell
The ChurchNext Podcast: Violence, Myth, and Scripture with Suzanne Ross
The Intellectual Dark Web Podcast: Ren Girard on The Collective Shaming One Individual
Then & Now: Rene Girard: An Introduction
Drunken Philosopher: #138 Rene Girard
Of Leadership: Rene Girard's Theory on Human Culture
Bad Faith: Introduction: Pandemonium, Rene Girard, and Eternity
Dispatched From Mars to New York City: Rene Girard - Mimetic Desire
Dispatched From Mars to New York City: Rene Girard - Scapegoating
Then & Now: Coronavirus & Scapegoats: Rene Girard
Word on Fire Show: WOF 166: Scapegoating on Social Media
The Moral Imagination: Ep 4: René Girard and the Mimetic Cycle with Gregory Thornbury
We of Little Faith: Corona Solo - The Passion and René Girard
Sweeny Verses: Andrew Sweeny and Stephen Lewis discuss René Girard: The Defense of the Innocent Victim
Village Global’s Venture Stories: A Deep Dive on René Girard with David Gornoski
The Human Action Podcast: David Gornoski on Anthropology and Liberty
I’ll be honest, I’m not a podcast guy but if I ever change my mind/see the light/enter the 21st century this list will be the first port of call. Thanks Luke.
This is an amazing list! Thanks Luke. Is there a specific podcast or two you recommend starting with on this list?