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The Orwellians

Hosted by Roland Elliott Brown · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 11 episodes

★★★★★5.0(2 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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About this podcast

Conversations from London on literature and dictatorship. Host: Roland Elliott Brown

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About the host

Roland Elliott Brown hosts The Orwellians, a arts show with 11 episodes published.

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How do I pitch The Orwellians as a podcast guest?

To pitch The Orwellians, visit https://theorwellians.substack.com for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent arts coverage.

Who is the host of The Orwellians?

The Orwellians is hosted by Roland Elliott Brown. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 11 episodes.

How many episodes does The Orwellians have?

The Orwellians has published 11 episodes.

What topics does The Orwellians cover?

The Orwellians regularly covers arts, books, history. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.

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The Orwellians is accessible for guests with genuine arts expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The Orwellians currently accepting guest pitches?

The Orwellians hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are The Orwellians episodes?

Episodes of The Orwellians average 62 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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