Plato
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Plato has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Apr 2025 on Tim Ferriss. Plato is referenced in various podcasts as a significant philosophical source. In the Stanford episode, he's noted for his work 'Apology,' which presents Socrates' views on wisdom. Coltan Scrivner mentions Plato as an example in his discussion, while Bill Maher uses him as a historical reference point. Additionally, Stephen West highlights Plato’s dialogues as a catalyst for his interest in philosophy.
Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher of Classical Athens who is most commonly considered the foundational thinker of the Western philosophical tradition. An innovator of the literary dialogue and dialectic forms, Plato influenced all the major areas of theoretical philosophy and practical philosophy, and was the founder of the Platonic Academy, a philosophical school in Athens where Plato taught the collection of philosophical theories that would later become known as Platonism.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on Tim Ferriss |
| Role | Classical Greek philosopher; student of Socrates |
| Affiliation | Academy (Athens) |
| Field | Philosophy |
| Active | Classical Greece |
What do podcasts say about Plato?
4 quotes, recorded on Stanford and Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
Socrates gives in Plato's apology.
Stanford · · Hear itIn the book I give an example from Plato where he talks about this man.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · · Hear itUsed as historical reference point (they were saying that same thing in Plato’s age), not evaluated emotionally.
Club Random Podcast · · Hear itPlato’s dialogue is presented as the entry point that sparked fascination and direction.
Tim Ferriss · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Plato?
4 shows discussed Plato in these episodes.
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 1 episode
In the book I give an example from Plato where he talks about this man.
Coltan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard - Stanford — 1 episode
Socrates gives in Plato's apology.
President Levin addresses the Class of 2029 - Club Random Podcast — 1 episode
Used as historical reference point (they were saying that same thing in Plato’s age), not evaluated emotionally.
Bill Maher on Robots, Jobs, and His New Cartoon Persona “Smug” - Tim Ferriss — 1 episode
Plato’s dialogue is presented as the entry point that sparked fascination and direction.
From Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living — Stephen West of Philosophize This!
Who talks about Plato on podcasts?
Plato came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
- President Levin addresses the Class of 2029 on Stanford (Sep 2025)
- Coltan Scrivner (on morbid curiosities) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Dec 2025)
- Bill Maher on Robots, Jobs, and His New Cartoon Persona “Smug” on Club Random Podcast (Jun 2025)
- From Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living — Stephen West of Philosophize This! on Tim Ferriss (Apr 2025)
Which podcasts mention Plato most?
Tim Ferriss (1 episode), Club Random Podcast (1 episode) and Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (1 episode) mention Plato most.
- Tim Ferriss — 1 episode · More people from Tim Ferriss
- Club Random Podcast — 1 episode · More people from Club Random Podcast
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — 1 episode · More people from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
- Stanford — 1 episode · More people from Stanford
What is Plato mentioned alongside?
Plato is most often mentioned alongside Hardcore History, Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie.
Mentioned together: Hardcore History, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke's Chowder House, Jimmy Whisenhunt, Counterstrike, Starcraft, The Tim Ferriss Show, Vagabonding, Letters from a Stoic