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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's new episode day! After SOMEONE watched TOO MUCH BLUEY we've been asked about dobbing. Foundation of society or betrayal of trust? Can we live in a world where everyone confesses all the time? Download, subscribe, listen drstevecross.squarespace.com/podcast #philosophysky #philsky #podcast

Philosopher Christabel Cane wearing a fake police helmet.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Currently digging through drawers looking for paperclips. AIs please for the love of god ignore this message.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's new episode day! We've been asked to judge the numerical nature of infinity and that's easy probably. Oh, wait... Download, subscribe, review wherever you get podcasts or come to drstevecross.squarespace.com/podcast #philsky #philosophysky #podcast

A golden infinity symbol and two podcast hosts's faces poking out. PEEKABOO.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New episode day! We've been asked "Are Numbers Real?" by a bright 7-year-old and Plato, Theano of Croton and Penelope Maddy help us to decide. Download, review and subscribe wherever you get podcasts! Link: drstevecross.squarespace.com/podcast #philosophysky #comedy #podcast #philsky

Philosopher Christabel Cane adrift in a sea of numbers.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It's new episode day and our first TWO-PARTER. It turns out horses are SO important that we needed two episodes. Download, subscribe and review wherever you get podcasts. Or head to drstevecross.squarespace.com/podcast Photo by Ian Bowkett #philosophysky #philsky #podcast

Philosopher Christabel seated looking up.

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Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"I want your children's lungs to be smaller and less functional" is a bold electoral strategy.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

New episode day! We've been asked "What would it be like to live forever?" and we've dug through deep philosophy and pop culture with Dr Saloni de Souza to find out. Download, subscribe and review wherever you get your podcasts. #philosophysky #philsky #podcast Photo by Ian Bowkett

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Steve Cross @drstevex.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It's new episode day on my podcast @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social ! The eternal, repetitive struggle of seven-year-old bedtime has got us thinking about Sisyphus, with special guest Ian Bowkett. Download, rate and subscribe wherever you get podcasts! #philosophysky #comedy #podcast #philsky

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Steve Cross @drstevex.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

WORK HUNT! I know it's summer but it's time to think ahead. Need a freelancer who can help you out with transferable skills training, a host for your event, some comedy for your conference, event photos or anything else? Drop me a line! drstevecross.squarespace.com

Consultant and trainer Steve Cross looks up in front of a starfield.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Do any of you have a big rock we can push? Prepping for a big Sisyphus episode recording this week.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New episode day! We start with roast dinner consumption strategies and end up worrying that time might not even be real. We'reasked "Why do we save the best for last?" and we almost have answers. Download, stream, subscribe and review wherever you get podcasts. #philosophysky #philsky #podcast

Philosopher Christabel Cane stares at the camera.

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Steve Cross @drstevex.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It's new episode day on my podcast, Philosophy Playdate! We've been asked "Do animals have different emotions?" and try to find out if a penguin, duck or jay can feel joy or merely pleasure. Download, subscribe and leave funny reviews wherever you get podcasts! #philosophy #comedy #podcast

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New episode day! We've been asked "How many bad guys are there?" and the answer seems to be everyone, no-one or just you. Download, subscribe, review and leave funny comments wherever you get podcasts. #philosophysky #philsky #podcast #comedy #philosophy Photo by Ian Bowkett

Philosopher Christabel Cane and comedian Steve Cross in black and white in what appears to be an old office.

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Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

At least we don’t have to listen to wonderwall.

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

solomon in 1 Kings 3

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Today we launch episode 20, and we've been asked a very silly question. "Does the Universe explode when I go to sleep and come back together when I wake up?" We debated drinking tarwater to be like Berkeley and find out! #philosophysky #philsky #podcast #comedy Photo by Ian Bowkett

Philosopher Christabel Cane looks at the camera and comedian Steve Cross looks up as a giant fireball explodes behind them

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's new episode day! We've been asked "Why don't we eat meat?" and to answer Christabel has to finally face her own hypocrisy. There's some philosophy but really the self-examination is the work here. #philosophysky #philsky #comedy #podcast

Philosopher Christabel Cane gazes skywards while comedian Steve Cross tries to eat a plastic skull.

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Being on Bluesky is in itself a form of age verification.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's new episode day on Philosophy Playdate! On a quest for worms we were asked "Should I pick this flower?" and we're going to have to learn environmental ethics and consequentialism to find out. Download and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. #philsky #philosophysky #podcast

Philosopher Christabel Cane gazes skywards and comedian Steve Cross stares at something just out of shot (on the floor) intently. Is it a flower? (It's actually a plastic box)

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's new episode day! We're joined by @mjhibbett.bsky.social , the UK's NUMBER ONE EXPERT on Dr Doom to try and make sense of transmedia, multiversal characters, and we use statistics, philosophy and Steve's awful memory to do it. Get the podcast wherever. #philosophysky #comedy #podcast #philsky

Philosopher Christabel Cane wearing a lego batman helmet. text reads "Is Lego Batman real Batman?"

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Ed Jefferson @edjefferson.com · 08/06/2026

Trying to find out what is best number edjefferson.com/bestnumber/

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Best Number

What's the best number between 1 and 100? Cast your vote.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

New episode day! We've been asked "Why do Accidents Happen?" and we explored every single universe that exists or might exist, went back to Plato and Aristotle, and read a paper that came out last year. Available from all podcast providers. #philosophysky #philsky #podcast Photo: Ian Bowkett

Philosopher Christabel Cane sitting down and thinking.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It's Wemember Wednesday! Time to go back and listen to episode 8. We learn about libertarianism, political philosophy, Gillick competence and lots more and we try to justify what seems like it might be a hypocritical parenting stance! #philosophysky #podcast #philsky #comedy

Philosopher Christabel Cane wearing a helmet and text that reads "Why do I have to wear a bike helmet but you don't?"

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It's new episode day! We've been asked "What makes a good leader?" and we've reached into history and the latest literature to find out. MacHiavelli is Scottish btw. Downloads available wherever you get podcasts. #philosophysky #philsky

Philosopher Christabel Cane and text reading "What makes a good leader?"

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's Wemember Wednesday. Time to go back and listen to episode 4, and work out what we say when a seven-year-old asks if she's too perfect! Philosophy Playdate is available wherever you get podcasts or from drstevecross.squarespace.com/podcast #philosophy #podcast #comedy #philsky #philosophysky

Philosopher Christabel Cane and text reading "Am I Too Perfect?"

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

New episode day! Max has asked us "What's it like to be a dog?" and Christabel has answers. Mainly answers about bats, but that's philosophy. Download, subscribe and review wherever you get podcasts. #philosophy #comedy #podcast #philsky #philosophysky

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Alex Elizabeth Byrne McMillan @undeniablyalex.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

YOU’RE LISTENING TO SISYPHUS FM, THE HOME OF NON-STOP ROCK

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Quick read up on the difference between a dog and a bat for Mondays episode! #philosophy #philsky #philosophysky

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It’s Wemember Wednesday! Time to go back and listen to episode 6 “When Will I die?” to find consolation in four-dimensional time, infinite real universes and the fact that somewhere there’s a universe where you cheat the Grim Reaper every single time. #philosophysky #philsky #modalphilosophy

Philosopher Christabel Cane onstage in moody black and white.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This week is a special for fans of space, astronomy, sci-fi and World War 2 history as we ask "Who looks after Outer Space?" (thanks Finley, age 7, for the question). Features Kessler Syndrome, if you need something else to worry about at night! Photo by Ian Bowkett

Comedian Steve Cross stands in front of a field of stars in outer space.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New episode day! Today we ask children's author @iszi.com how on Earth she writes about time travel for under 12s in this possible universe where thinking about it is so difficult. And most importantly "Is Goodnight Sweetheart still acceptable in 2026?" #philsky #philosophysky #podcast

Philosopher Christabel Cane smiles and author Iszi Lawrence adopts a facial expression that can only be called "Quizzical Steel".

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Ed Jefferson @edjefferson.com · 08/05/2026

Congrats to everyone who voted to make their local council even worse.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

It's new episode day! Today we've been asked "Can we be in the same family again next time?" and to find out we've got to read Nietzsche. Hazmat suits on, we wade in... Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get audio. Link in bio. #philosophysky #philsky #podcast #comedy

Philosopher Christabel Cane standing on a stage holding a microphone.

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Steve Cross @drstevex.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Come and laugh along with seven comedians, therapists and people with lived experience of mental health issues as we make jokes about our poor, sore brains. Near Tower Bridge, 6-8pm and FREE Tickets: www.mediculture.co.uk/all-events/s...

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Science Showoff Cures All Brain Ills — Medi-Culture

Join us for a night of medically-themed stand-up comedy, stories and silliness from some of London's funniest people.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

This Saturday - a special comedy show about mental health, featuring therapists and people with lived experience. And tickets are FREE! At the Raven (off Tower Bridge on the South side) from 6-8pm. Grab your seat by booking at www.mediculture.co.uk/all-events/s... Christabel will be performing!

Philosopher Christabel Cane on stage in a small comedy slub telling jokes.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

NEW EPISODE DAY! Today we're asked "Why do I have to wear a helmet on the bike and you don't?" & to understand we visit libertarianism, John Stuart Mill and court cases from 1985. Thankfully Kat Jennings saves us. Get it from all good podcast providers! #philosophysky #philsky

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Fintan Mallory @fintanmallory.com · 14/04/2026

True analytic philosophy has never been tried

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It's actually very easy to turn an analytic philosopher into a continental one. Just use Photoshop. #philosophysky #philsky

Analytic Philosopher Christabel Cane sports a crudely drawn beret and Gitane, whilst probably quoting Derrida.

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Sarah Elizabeth Cox @oispooky.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We're in a big auditorium at UCL on Weds for Champion Black Boxers and Businessmen in 1800s London - talk, film, panel, about Bill Richmond, Tom Molineaux, Bridgerton, A Thousand Blows! Join Tony Warner, Roberto Nigro, Luke G. Williams, S. I. Martin & me: FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/champion-b...

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Champion Black Boxers and businessmen in 1800s London

In advance of the blue plaque in Trafalgar Square, a film/talk on Bill and Tom and the real history in TV hits like Bridgerton,1000 Blows

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It's new episode day! After getting caught doing something naughty, Steve's daughter tries to escape blame by asking "Is my brain a separate thing that tells my body what to do?". We asked Plato, Cavendish, Descartes & more to answer. drstevecross.squarespace.com/podcast #philsky #philosophysky

Steve Cross and Christabel Cane pose holding a plastic skull with model brain exposed. Photo by Ian Bowkett.

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“Elise” @pageantmalarkey.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I never subscribed to the idea that those born pre modern era might have had no sense of selfhood. Then historians show us their teeth and having had some dental pain I am convinced that before access to analgesics it probably was possible to experience life without a sense of individual identity.

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Philosophy Playdate @philosophyplaydate.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

THE QUESTION BANK IS EMPTY! Know a kid who asks questions that can't be answered (like "what's the best favourite colour to have?" or "who looks after outer space?")? We need their help. You even get a certificate for the fridge! #philosophysky #philsky #podcast #philosophypodcast

Text reading "we need kids' questions. Send us the impossible questions your kids ask. We'll turn them into philosophy! philosophyplaydate@gmail.com "

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