The Narratologist

John Watson
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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?

  1. Dad

    FEB 14

    Dad

    This is a story of my dad. Not THE story of my dad, as that would take decades to tell. When I wrote the companion episode about my mom, I realised that this is a story that you can't get right. Which makes it easier, and infinitely more difficult, all at once. If you knew my dad, I hope this rings true, and teaches you some new things. If not, meet him now.

    19 min
  2. The Price of Patriotism

    FEB 7

    The Price of Patriotism

    Is America exceptional? The answer to that question is one of the most important questions in recent world history. And perhaps one of the most difficult aspects is how that question is seen inside and outside of America.

    12 min
  3. Ignorance is Essential

    JAN 31

    Ignorance is Essential

    It's counterintuitive, but ignorance is our superpower. Without ignorance, there is no way we would have all this knowledge. Why? Listen and find out!

    12 min
  4. Straight Lines

    JAN 24

    Straight Lines

    Straight Lines are not natural. Nature evolves and meanders and follows the path of least resistance. Straight lines are an unnatural imposition. Straight lines have consequences.

    22 min
  5. The Game of Life

    JAN 17

    The Game of Life

    We often compare life to sports. Why? What are the useful analogies and metaphors? And which sport is the best analogue for life? The answer might surprise you.

    17 min
  6. The Cloak of Christianity

    12/20/2025

    The Cloak of Christianity

    Stories about Christianity are important for everyone for the simple reason that Christian thought, narratives and morality dominate the globe. So, what happens when Biblical narratives and the modern state of masculinity collide?

    18 min
  7. AI Stories

    11/22/2025

    AI Stories

    I'm not going to lie. This was difficult. AI is such an important, complicated topic. This episode is around twice as long as my average episode because I wanted to cover all the big points. If you're knee-deep in AI yourself, you will find things I have missed. If you're new to AI, this will hopefully act as some kind of intro to the topic as it stands today.

    30 min
  8. Gender (Left/Right)

    11/14/2025

    Gender (Left/Right)

    Are there 2 genders? Are there 77? Do we know? How can we talk about this highly emotive subject in a better way? As ever, we just need to do 2 things: Accept that the other side isn't crazy Be prepared to say. "We don't know"

    15 min
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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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  • Creator
    John Watson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Narratologist