

Lectures on Lacan Podcast
Prof. Dr. Samuel McCormick
Lectures and commentaries on key texts in Lacanian psychoanalysis lecturesonlacan.substack.com
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Oct 6, 2025 • 44min
Les non-dupes errent (Seminar XXI), Episode 4
“Narcissistic Love” is what we’re calling this one. Hope you enjoy it as much as I still do — which is to say, maybe too much! You can also access the video recording of this episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 4min
Les non-dupes errent (Seminar XXI), Episode 3
Here’s the third episode in our podcast on SXXI, the title of which is fitting: “Thirdness.” And all the more so given that this is also where our new lecture series on Seminar XXII began last week! As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Sep 22, 2025 • 29min
Les non-dupes errent (Seminar XXI), Episode 2
The second episode of our new podcast on Seminar XXI is called “Dupes of the Real.” Like our first episode, it also scaffolds nicely toward our upcoming lecture and discussion series on Seminar XXII. Another bonus! As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Sep 15, 2025 • 47min
Les non-dupes errent (Seminar XXI), Episode 1
Welcome to our new podcast on Seminar XXI, Les non-dupes errent! Episode one is titled “Knowledge vs. Meaning.” In addition to introducing you to Seminar XXI, it ought to get you prepped (and pumped) for our upcoming lecture series on Seminar XXII. Bonus! As always, you can access the video recording of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Aug 11, 2025 • 43min
Television, Episode 6
Here’s the final episode, titled “The Game of Love,” in our podcast series on Television. You can also access the video recording of this lecture, like each before it, at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Aug 4, 2025 • 42min
Television, Episode 5
“Meaning v. the Sign, Part 2” — check it out! Or just enjoy the diagram we developed in this episode, which still gives me lots to consider (see below). You can also access the video recording of this lecture at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Jul 28, 2025 • 53min
Television, Episode 4
Here’s the first of two conjoined episodes in our podcast on Television, both of which are titled: “Meaning v. the Sign.” You can also access the video recording of this lecture at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 17min
Television, Episode 3
“Masculine Masters Handled” — that’s what we’re calling this episode in our podcast on Television. You can also access the video recording of this lecture at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest news. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
Television, Episode 2
If you’ve ever wondered about the destiny of Lacan’s “little a,” you’re going to like this episode, the title of which says it all: “Abject Little Piles.” You can also access the video recording of this lecture at our YouTube channel. And if you’re eager for more, head to our Substack for all the latest! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lecturesonlacan.substack.com

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Jul 7, 2025 • 41min
Television, Episode 1
This discussion dives into the intricate relationship between truth, love, and the unconscious from a Lacanian perspective. It highlights the challenges of language in expressing human emotions and the limitations we face in understanding each other. The conversation also explores how simple interactions can lead to complex realities, encapsulating the philosophical depth of human dynamics. Ultimately, it encourages listeners to recognize their learned ignorance as a step towards deeper self-awareness.


