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Applying ancient philosophy to modern life.
The Sunday Stoic Podcast is a weekly show for those seeking to live a life guided by reason, virtue, and resilience. Each episode explores the timeless wisdom of ancient Stoicism through modern reflections on ancient writings, practical applications, and interviews. Whether you're new to Stoicism or deeply steeped in its teachings, the show blends clarity, curiosity, and community in a down-to-earth format designed to inspire thoughtful action.
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Reason and Ethics with Massimo Pigliucci
mercredi 24 septembre 2025 • Duration 01:02:24
In this classic episode Massimo Pigliucci visits the show to discuss ethics and the use of reason. According to the Stoics, the one thing that distinguishes us from the rest of nature is that we are capable of reason. But what exactly is reason and how does it relate to living a complete life? Dr. Massimo Pigliucci joins the podcast this week to discuss Stoicism, Reason, Science and Scientism.
Check out more from Massimo Pigliucci here
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Virtue is the Only Good
dimanche 21 septembre 2025 • Duration 10:39
In this episode Dan discusses the ancient Stoic paradox that Virtue is the only good.
The Enchiridion 3 and 4
samedi 16 août 2025 • Duration 25:22
Today we discuss the Enchiridion 3 and 4. Book 3 is one of the most challenging to apply to modern life and book 4 is something we should remember each and every day!
The Enchiridion 2
Season 4 · Episode 2
dimanche 10 août 2025 • Duration 14:30
Steve and Dan discuss Epictetus's advice on desires and aversions as we cover the Enchiridion 2.
311: The Return
Episode 311
samedi 9 août 2025 • Duration 31:05
The Sunday Stoic Podcast Returns!
Steve returns to the mic along with Dan to discuss the Enchiridion Chapter 1.
contact the show at sundystoic@gmail.com
The Sunday Stoic Podcast
Season 4
lundi 4 août 2025 • Duration 00:54
The Sunday Stoic Podcast is back! New episodes will be released soon. If there are any topics you'd like us to cover, email Steve at sundaystoic@gmail.com
Wise up with Karen Duffy
mercredi 17 septembre 2025 • Duration 45:41
In this episode of The Sunday Stoic, I sit down with author, actress, and former MTV VJ Karen Duffy to explore her latest book, Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It. With her signature wit and warmth, Duffy shares Stoic-inspired insights drawn from a life of resilience, motherhood, and being followed by bears—yes, really.
Physical Definition/Decomposition Break things down!
dimanche 14 septembre 2025 • Duration 16:48
We investigate the Stoic technique of breaking things down to their component parts to put some distance between events and our emotions.
No one does wrong on purpose
dimanche 7 septembre 2025 • Duration 13:58
This week we explore one of the main tools of maintaining equanimity in the face of adversity. It is the idea passed down from Socrates that no one does evil on purpose.
Classic Episode: Donald Robertson: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Duration 57:03
In this episode Donald Robertson Joins the show to discuss his book How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. We discuss the life and philosophy of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and how to apply this ancient wisdom to modern life.
Check out Donald's website here: https://donaldrobertson.name/









