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The Indosphere Show

Long-form conversations at the intersection of history, religion, and culture — with the scholars and writers who know this civilisation best.

About the Show

Go deeper into the Indosphere

The Indosphere Show is our long-form audio companion to the magazine. Each episode takes one story — a kingdom, a goddess, a philosopher, a forgotten city — and explores it in unhurried conversation with someone who has spent years, sometimes decades, in its company.

No sensationalism. No agenda. Just serious, curious conversation about the ideas and events that shaped one of humanity’s greatest civilisations. Episodes run from 45 minutes to over two hours. Some stories cannot be told in ten minutes.

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What to Expect
Format

Deep Dives

Each episode focuses on one topic — a dynasty, a text, a tradition — explored with the depth it deserves. No surface-level takes.

Guests

Expert Voices

Historians, archaeologists, and theologians who bring decades of research. Not pundits — scholars with something real to say.

Duration

Long Form

Episodes run 45 minutes to two hours. Some stories cannot be told in ten minutes, and we refuse to pretend otherwise.

Access

Free Forever

No premium tier, no Patreon exclusives — just open access for anyone who wants to learn, wherever they are in the world.

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