About Us

Hosts:

Chris McTavish, Alain Beauclair and Craig Nickel

A fun and accessible podcast that explores philosophical ideas and themes in popular films. Come Join the conversation at “Philosophy in Film”!

Chris McTavish

Host

Dr. Chris McTavish is a Faculty Member with the Humanities Centre at Athabasca University. He works in the areas of ethics, phenomenology, and philosophy in film. He is a co-director of the International Society of Philosophy in Film and co-host of the podcast Philosophy in Film.

Alain Beauclair

Host

Dr. Alain Beauclair is an Associate Professor of philosophy at MacEwan University. He works in the areas of ethics, American philosophy, and philosophy in film. He is the co-director of the Association of Philosophy and Literature, a board member of the International Society of Philosophy in Film, and co-host of the podcast Philosophy in Film

Craig Nickel

Host

Craig Nickel is the resident non-academic co-host on the Philosophy in Film podcast. A gainfully employed Soil Scientist by day, Craig brings an “everyman” approach that helps to ground the philosophical discussion with a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and humour.