George Orwell
Type: Person
As of November 2026, George Orwell has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Jun 2020 on Dan Carlin. George Orwell is referenced in Dan Carlin's "Hardcore History" to discuss totalitarianism and how democracies may adopt fascist methods during wartime, highlighting his work '1984'. Ezra Klein mentions Orwell's '1984' as an example of art that allows readers to safely engage with dangerous themes, illustrating its impact on world-building in literature.
Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2020 on Dan Carlin |
| Role | English novelist, essayist, and critic |
| Affiliation | Independent writer; associated with anti-totalitarian democratic socialism |
What do podcasts say about George Orwell?
2 quotes from Ezra Klein, recorded on Dan Carlin and The Ezra Klein Show.
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Dan Carlin · · Hear itA huge world like... George Orwell's 1984.
Ezra Klein · The Ezra Klein Show · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about George Orwell?
3 shows discussed George Orwell in these episodes.
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
A huge world like... George Orwell's 1984.
Brian Eno on AI, Art and What Makes Us Human - Dan Carlin — 1 episode
There was a quote from I think it's from mine conference...
Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History 65 – Supernova in the East 4 - Matt Walsh — 1 episode
Which podcasts has George Orwell appeared on?
Ezra Klein brought up George Orwell; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Matt Walsh.
Which podcasts mention George Orwell most?
The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode), Matt Walsh (1 episode) and Dan Carlin (1 episode) mention George Orwell most.
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More people from The Ezra Klein Show
- Matt Walsh — 1 episode · More people from Matt Walsh
- Dan Carlin — 1 episode · More people from Dan Carlin
What is George Orwell mentioned alongside?
George Orwell is most often mentioned alongside Art, Sandra Bernhard and American Financing.
Influenced by: Art
Mentioned together: Sandra Bernhard, American Financing, Infinite Jest, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, The Matt Walsh Show, PragerU, Saxons, Hengist, TILF, Tom Clancy