280: Raskolnikov and Narcissism
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).
May 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Classical Stuff You Should Know
A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.
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279: Aesop's Fables
In this episode, we talk about ants, grasshoppers, scorpions, and a fish named Chris.
May 13, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 279
278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"
Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 278
277: "Emma," by Jane Austen
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.
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 277
276: Dyskolos (my favorite DJ)
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."
Mar 11, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 276
275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"
I would love to give you a summary of the episode, but I prefer not to.
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 275
274: The Lord of the Flies
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.
Feb 11, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 274
273: Against Christian Civilization
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.
Feb 04, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 273
272: Sir Thomas More
"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?"
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 272
271: The Socratic Method
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.
Jan 14, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 271
270: Phaedo
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.
Dec 17, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 270
269: Plato v. Aristotle
Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each.
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 269
268: Hamlet and Socrates and Death
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.
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 268
267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno
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.
Oct 01, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 267
266: A Parley with Youth
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.
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 266
265: The Great Gatsby
In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 265
264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy
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.
Aug 09, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 264
263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing
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.
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 263
262: The Wrath of Khan
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Jul 09, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 262
261: Montessori
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.
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 261
260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale
Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops.
May 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 260
259: Genghis Khan 4: Anda Undone!
In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead.
May 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 259
258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months
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.
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 258
257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart
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
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 257
256: Genghis Khan 3: Loki and the Frat Battle
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!
Mar 12, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 256
255: Winnie the Pooh
Where does the Pooh part come from? A swan. That's all the explanation you'll get.
Mar 05, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 255
254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"
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..
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 254
253: Beatrix Potter
In this episode, Thomas walks us through the storied life of Beatrix Potter. We also discuss a bully rabbit.
Feb 13, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 253
252: Genghis Khan 2: The Coat Khan and a Wife Named Borte
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.
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 252
251: Kristin Lavransdatter 1
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.
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 251
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