Episode #50
Thin Narratives
Jul 19, 202618 minS2
Some of the most popular narratives at any time are terrible. They are easily disproven, discredited, disrupted. They are, in a word, thin.
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Humans don't just tell stories. We ARE stories. We'll be journeying from the big metanarratives that shape whole societies to taking a more intimate look at our personal stories, and how they shape and define us. From our primitive ancestors to us, the power of stories has formed our very essence. Curious to find out more?
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What is The Narratologist about?
Humans don't just tell stories. We ARE stories. We'll be journeying from the big metanarratives that shape whole societies to taking a more intimate look at our personal stories, and how they shape and define us. From our primitive ancestors to us, the power of stories has formed our very essence. Curious to find out more?
Who hosts The Narratologist?
The Narratologist is hosted by John Watson. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
What has The Narratologist covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Thin Narratives" (19 July 2026, 18 minutes), "Immigrants" (13 July 2026, 21 minutes), and "Greenwood" (14 June 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does The Narratologist publish?
The Narratologist publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 50 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Narratologist?
Booking probability for The Narratologist is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Narratologist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Narratologist's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
John Watson hosts The Narratologist, a society podcast with 50 episodes published.
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