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295: Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe03 févr. 202601:00:08
In this episode, we discuss ol' Robinson Crusoe, how he lived on the island, and escaped twenty-eight years later. It's . . . kinda good?
294: The Servile State, by Hilaire Belloc20 janv. 202601:02:24
In this episode, Graeme introduces us to "The Servile State," by Hilaire Belloc. All I know is that living in the woods has always been attractive to me, and now Graeme introduces fishing? Hot diggity, look for me near the trees, boys!
293: Cinderella 13 janv. 202600:47:32
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!
292: Nominalism and William of Ockham30 déc. 202500:58:24
In this episode, we learn about William of Ockham's ridiculous notion that our words don't mean anything. Then why am I even writing this, WILLIAM. WHY DO WE EVEN TALK. You can tell that I (A.J.) am a big fan of this theory.
291: J.R.R. Tolkien's "Letters from Father Christmas"23 déc. 202500:49:19
Apparently Tolkien is a fabulous illustrator. Who knew? I've seriously looked up prints, and they are weirdly hard to find . . . but enchanting. Oh, this episode is about Christmas. Merry Christmas!
290: Civil Disobedience by David Henry Thoreau16 déc. 202501:04:12
In this episode, we learn how to---as Graeme would say---RIP THE SYSTEM. Well, at least until an aunt bails us out.
289: John Bunyan and Babe le bœuf bleu09 déc. 202501:03:07
In this episode, we talk about allegory and cattle. Oh, and Pilgrim's Progress
288: Macbeth Inverted02 déc. 202501:06:30
In this episode, Graeme talks us through a framework in which we can experience Macbeth (you know, that Scottish play). Turns out that when you kill a Scottish king, everything goes topsy turvy.
287: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving04 nov. 202500:56:36
Ever heard of the headless horseman? Did you know he was a Hessian Soldier? Do you know where the Jack-o-lantern comes from? FIND OUT IN THIS SPOOOOOOOKY EPISODE.
286: Prince Darling07 oct. 202500:42:36
Faeries. Stay away from them or you'll have your finger pricked all to heck.
285: The Democratic Man: Plato's Republic Revisited30 sept. 202501:07:38
In this episode, Graeme discusses the degradation of man as a reflection of the degradation of the state suggested in Plato's Republic, Book VIII. Apparently true freedom is bloodshed.
284: Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"09 sept. 202501:18:24
In this (far too long) episode, we play a quiz show with a cake as a prize. Because really, that's what every war is about: cake.
283: Beauty and the Beast02 sept. 202501:01:14
Thomas continues his series on children's books with the (an?) original Beauty and the Beast tale. It's pretty lovely. Is it bad if I want to be Thomas's kid?
282: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen26 août 202501:09:40
In this episode, we discuss Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility," along with a bunch of doofy males. I mean we discuss them, we don't podcast with them.
281: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde19 août 202501:09:24
Evil deeds? Never. I would never do that. I mean, somebody else might. But I never would. Trample a child? Nah. Nope. Not me.
280: Raskolnikov and Narcissism20 mai 202501:01:43
In this episode, Graeme tells us of the Narcissism of Raskolnikov. I mean, Graeme tells you, but A.J. had all the ideas (please give him validation).
279: Aesop's Fables13 mai 202500:43:12
In this episode, we talk about ants, grasshoppers, scorpions, and a fish named Chris.
278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"22 avr. 202501:06:52
Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.
277: "Emma," by Jane Austen18 mars 202501:02:10
In this episode, Graeme tells us the story of Emma, a meddler, someone who doesn't know as much as she thinks she does. Join us, listener, as we take a journey with a socialite.
276: Dyskolos (my favorite DJ)11 mars 202500:58:26
In this episode, A.J. is a grouch and falls in a well, Graeme is lovestruck, and Thomas talks us through Menander's play "Dyskolos."
275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"04 mars 202501:03:32
I would love to give you a summary of the episode, but I prefer not to.
274: The Lord of the Flies11 févr. 202500:56:24
So I MAY have missed that Satan is sometimes called the Lord of the Flies. I see that now. I admit I make mistakes. But hey, at least I caught on to the rest of the biblical imagery.
273: Against Christian Civilization04 févr. 202500:58:32
In this episode, we discuss Paul Kingsnorth's lecture about Christian civilization. Some are for it. Some against it. Settle it with a boxing match? Yes please.
272: Sir Thomas More21 janv. 202501:01:09
"Oh? And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat?"
271: The Socratic Method14 janv. 202500:58:44
In this episode, you get a semi-faithful reproduction of the talk AJ did on the Socratic Method. TLDR: just ask questions and try not to be obnoxious.
270: Phaedo17 déc. 202400:55:14
Ever wonder what Socrates discussed with his buds before he drank the poison? Well, it was the soul. Now you know. You can skip the episode I guess.
269: Plato v. Aristotle10 déc. 202401:01:12
Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each.
268: Hamlet and Socrates and Death08 oct. 202400:59:41
In this episode, we discuss the views of two famous dudes on Death. One is old and makes everyone else overthink everything. The other is young and overthinks everything himself.
267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno01 oct. 202400:57:46
In this episode, you'll recall (not learn) how Socrates and Meno try to figure out if Virtue can be taught. You'll remember that it can't.
266: A Parley with Youth10 sept. 202401:06:14
In this episode, Thomas talks us through the new book by Josh Gibbs: A Parley with Youth. If I remember anything from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, "Parley" means something about booty.
265: The Great Gatsby03 sept. 202401:09:04
In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.
264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy09 août 202400:35:39
Thomas interviews Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy. Davies is the current host of Basecamp Live, and Keith is the founder of Live Sturdy, LLC. Both have various other credentials. Oh heck, just listen to the episode already.
263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing30 juil. 202401:03:52
We revisit a book we've done an episode on already. But here's the thing, folks: the book is so dang good, and Graeme walks us through the intricacies of a specific scene in this one. And it's good. Soooooo good. In my humble opinion.
262: The Wrath of Khan09 juil. 202400:57:22
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
261: Montessori02 juil. 202401:03:11
In this episode we play the game of Life, explore notions on education, and interact with each other. But we do these things in a carefully cultivated environment designed to guide our inclinations toward growth and improvement.
260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale14 mai 202401:00:47
Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops.
259: Genghis Khan 4: Anda Undone!07 mai 202401:00:36
In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead.
258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months16 avr. 202401:01:10
This is the penultimate episode of Graeme's series on the war of the roses. There's only one more. It's the end of an era. I, for one, grieve.
257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart19 mars 202401:05:43
Turns out that a king who is good at war sometimes wins wars. Sometimes that means kids beg for their lives. Sometimes that mean someone gets bludgeoned. BUT WE JUST HAVE TO LET THE KING LIVE HIS LIFE OKAY
256: Genghis Khan 3: Loki and the Frat Battle12 mars 202400:58:34
In this episode, we see the slow degradation of brotherhood, the lamentable breakdown of relationship. Also in this episode: spine cracking wrestling; young love; beating people up with sticks; and knucklebones, the game!
255: Winnie the Pooh05 mars 202400:46:40
Where does the Pooh part come from? A swan. That's all the explanation you'll get.
254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"27 févr. 202401:14:10
In this episode, I admit that while I, Graeme, have some good points, A.J. is ultimately right. He's convinced me with the gravity of his intellect couched in both wit and charm. What a great guy, that A.J..
253: Beatrix Potter13 févr. 202400:57:45
In this episode, Thomas walks us through the storied life of Beatrix Potter. We also discuss a bully rabbit.
252: Genghis Khan 2: The Coat Khan and a Wife Named Borte06 févr. 202401:04:21
In this episode, we cover the origins and a chunk of the childhood of Temujin; that's Genghis Khan for all you noobs out there.
251: Kristin Lavransdatter 123 janv. 202401:05:23
Kristin Lavransdatter is a three-volume story by Sigrid Undset. This episode covers volume one. And oh, so much happens. Vows are given. Babies conceived. Fathers hoodwinked. We've got fires. Vagabonds. Poison. Oh, it's good.
250: Genghis Khan 116 janv. 202400:59:20
This is the first episode of a series on "The Secret History of the Mongols," the primary source for a big chunk of our knowledge about Genghis Khan. This episode lays the groundwork for the actual book.
249: War of the Roses 10: 25 déc. 202300:56:22
Graeme continues the saga of the War of the Roses. Let me encourage you to receive the caresses of fortune with mild endurance.
248: An interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"20 déc. 202300:13:42
This is an excerpt from Thomas's recent interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil." The full interview is on our Patreon! We'll have another new episode next week!
247: Heart of Darkness21 nov. 202301:01:56
Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is better than you might think. Just as depressing, but probably better. Also, I feel bad for calling Graeme out on "Aprehensious."
246: The War of the Roses 9: A Secret Marriage14 nov. 202300:55:38
Graeme is back with everybody's favorite historical saga. This time featuring: bro king, a secret marriage, and angry advisors.
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