Best Morgan Cobbs Podcasts (2025)

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Katherine Ladny Mitchell Writes Mystery. 38:21

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Katherine Ladny Mitchell is a mystery-writer. Not To Be is the first in her Pen and Paintbrush mystery series, in which a writer and a painter, two sisters, work together as amateur sleuths. In this episode, Katherine and Jonathan Rogers talk about the rules of mystery stories, and how they apply to other kinds of storytelling. And they discuss the…

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Grace Hamman on Virtues and Vices 40:38

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Dr. Grace Hamman is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Her new book is Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life. In this episode,…

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266 - Benny Kauff: "An Apparent Injustice Has Been Done" 50:39

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Ohio native Benny Kauff made his Major League debut in 1912. He jumped to the Federal League in 1914 where he emerged to stand among that circuit's best hitters. After the Federal League folded, Kauff signed with John McGraw's New York Giants and claimed the team's center field position. Kauff held that spot until a New York grand jury indicted him…

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104. Fast Five (2011) Audio Commentary 2:14:29

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in Fast Five (2011). Fast Five is directed by Justin Lin, starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The film explores the themes of chosen family, freedom, and seeing the bigger picture. The film also unites t…

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Karen Walrond Is a Total Amateur. 38:43

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Karen Walrond is the author of The Lightmaker’ Manifesto and Radiant Rebellion. She and her work have been featured on Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us podcast, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Her blog Chookooloonks is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination. Karen’s new book is In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance o…

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265 - "They All Though I Was Crazy Anyway" w/ Scipio Spinks 52:37

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Scipio Spinks rose from junior college ball in Chicago to the Major Leagues with Houston and St. Louis. He pitched 5 seasons before injuries derailed his promising career. Spinks talks about his pitching in the late 60s and early 70s, the wind at Candlestick, the heat at Busch and hitting his one and only home run as a big leaguer. Today, Spinks re…

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206: Esther Mobley - San Francisco Chronicle 1:03:53

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Join me as I sit down with Esther Mobley, Senior Wine Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. Esther shares her fascinating journey from an English major to a wine journalist, starting with a harvest internship in Napa Valley and subsequently working in Mendoza, Argentina. Her career path led her through Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator before la…

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Kate Gaston Is Generous. And Hospitable. 39:04

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Kate Gaston’s essays are usually hilarious and always wise. She is the proprietor of the Substack That Middle Distance and a regular at the Rabbit Room. She will also be a featured guest at The Habit's Focus Retreat at the end of October. In this episode, Kate and Jonathan Rogers discuss her essay, "The Heavy Lift of Creativity." Support the show: …

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103. Fast & Furious Audio Commentary 1:47:37

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us back to where it all began in Los Angeles and south of the border to Mexico, in Fast & Furious (2009). Fast & Furious is directed by Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The film explores the recurring themes of loyalty, chose…

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264 - Texans in the Hall: Joe Morgan 51:12

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Joe Morgan, a native of Bonham, Texas, a small town near the Oklahoma border, is generally regarded as baseball's greatest second basemen in the post-World War II era. Originally Colt-.45 then Astro, Houston traded him to Cincinnati after the 1971 season is perhaps Houston's most ill-fated (and bone-headed) trades. Morgan went on to win two Most Va…

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Louis Markos Contemplates 40:42

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Dr. Louis Markos is Professor of English at Houston Christian University. He’s an authority on C. S. Lewis, apologetics, and ancient Greece and Rome. He’s the author of close to thirty books, most recently From Aristotle to Christ: How Aristotelian Thought Clarified the Christian Faith. In this episode, Dr. Markos and Jonathan Rogers talk about the…

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102. Tokyo Drift (2006) Audio Commentary 1:45:42

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us outside of the U.S. for the first time and across the Pacific Ocean to Tokyo, Japan, in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006). The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is directed by Justin Lin and stars Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan, and Bow Wow. The fil…

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263 - The Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker Gambling Scandal of 1926 w/ Dan Taylor 45:59

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The fallout from the 1919 World Series gambling scandal rocked the baseball world when the affair broke into the public's view late in the 1920 season. Just when baseball emerged from that threat, two of baseball's biggest stars, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker, found themselves immersed in betting scandal arising from a seemingly meaningless game late in…

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205: Rich DeScenzo - ETS Labs 1:10:45

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Rich DeScenzo, the Microbiology Group Leader at ETS Labs, came on this episode to discuss the science of wine microbiology and its impact on winemaking. We talked about the roles of yeast and bacteria, such as Brettanomyces, in wine quality and stability. The episode explores the evolution of microbial testing, highlighting advanced techniques like…

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101. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Audio Commentary 1:48:58

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, our Fast Saga Audio Commentary series is taking us to Miami, Florida, in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). 2 Fast 2 Furious is directed by John Singleton and stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Cole Hauser. The film explores themes of second chances, family, and forgiveness.…

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Carey Wallace on The Discipline of Inspiration 35:32

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Carey Wallace is an author and speaker who has devoted much of her professional life to equipping and encouraging other writers and artists. Her most recent book is The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter with God at the Heart of Creativity. In this episode, Carey and Jonathan Rogers talk about inspiration, openness, surprise, and t…

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262 - Rube and Bill Foster: Texans in the Hall 58:39

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Andrew "Rube" and William "Bill" Foster were half-brothers born in Calvert, Texas, 25 years apart. Rube (b. 1879) left home in the late 90s to pitch for barnstorming teams deep into the late teens. He established his name as a top pitcher in the circuit as well as a savvy businessman. In 1920, he organized the Negro National League, the first and l…

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Vicki Courtney Knows That Motherhood Isn't Your Highest Calling 40:34

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Speaker and author Vicki Courtney has been writing books for women since the late 90s. Her new book is Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling: The Grace of Being a Good-Enough Mother. Vicki says iIt’s the book she would have liked to read when she was a young mother unable to shake the idea that motherhood defined her identity. In this episode, Vic…

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100. The Fast and the Furious | Audio Commentary 1:54:02

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, we are fastening our seatbelts and cracking open the Coronas as we start another audio commentary series, this time on the Fast Saga, beginning with The Fast and the Furious (2001). The Fast and the Furious is directed by Rob Cohen and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Michelle Rodriguez. The film explores t…

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261 - The Bill Bevens Story: As Close as you Can Get 54:48

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Bill Bevens came within one out of throwing the first World Series no-hitter in Game 4. Also, a look at the pennant and wild card races plus some 1988 Topps baseball cards. Errata: The Giants were 14-14 in August, 9-15 in July. In the second half so far, Texas is 24-19, Seattle is 22-21 and Houston is 20-23. San Diego went 23-43 after the All-Star …

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204: Chris Morisoli - Morisoli Vineyard 57:56

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Join us today as we have a conversation with Chris Morisoli from Morisoli Vineyard. Chris is a fifth-generation farmer from Morisoli Vineyard in Napa Valley and he shares his journey from serving as a helicopter pilot and volunteer fireman to managing his family's historic vineyard. The conversation highlights the vineyard's evolution, the challeng…

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David Taylor and Steve Guthrie on Naming the Spirit 55:02

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W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology & Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as the director of various initiatives in worship, theology and the arts. He teaches courses in systematic theology, art and worship, art and theology, art and beauty, spiritual formation through the psalms, and theology and science fiction. Alon…

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99. To Kill A Mockingbird | Movie Review 1:41:46

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On this week's episode of Cobbs Corner, the AFI Top 100 is taking us to the Jim Crow South in #25 To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). To Kill a Mockingbird is directed by Robert Mulligan, written by Harper Lee and Horton Foote, and stars Gregory Peck, John Megna, and Frank Overton. The film follows widowed attorney Atticus Finch as he defends a black man…

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260 - Bo Belinsky: Everything Has a Price w/ David Krell 44:10

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David Krell is a returning guest and the author of "Bo Belinsky: The Rise, Fall and Rebound of a Playboy Pitcher," (McFarland & Co., 2025) the first full-length biography of Bo Belinsky. David Krell's official website (https://www.davidkrell.com) David Krell's Twitter (https://x.com/davidkrell) McFarland Books (https://McFarlandBooks.com) Please co…

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Jason M. Baxter Knows Why Literature Still Matters. 45:04

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Jason M. Baxter is a speaker, college professor, and author of eight books, including the best-selling Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis, A Beginner's Guide to Dante's Comedy, Why Literature Still Matters, and now a new translation of Dante's Comedy. On his Substack, Beauty Matters, he writes about the role of the humanities in our technologically driven…

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259 - Texans in the Hall: Eddie Mathews 48:43

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Eddie Mathews played 17 seasons in the big leagues and is the only player to play for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta. He hit 512 home runs in his career and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1978. This week Hooks & Runs continues its series, Texans in the Hall, by looking back at Mathews' career. Also this episode Shohei Ohtani's late…

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203: Ashley Hepworth, Molly Hill, and Sally Blum - Abloom Wines 57:45

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Discover the art and passion behind Abloom, a distinctive rosé wine brand crafted by winemakers Molly Hill, Ashley Hepworth, and Sally Blum. This episode discusses their experiences from UC Davis to Napa Valley, highlighting their unique collaboration and the meticulous process of creating a high-quality rosé. They share about their use of fermenta…

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Father Damian Ference on The Hillbilly Thomist. 43:21

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Father Damian Ference is a priest of the diocese of Cleveland. He serves at Borromeo Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio as Director of Human Formation and Assistant Professor of Philosophy. He is also the author of Understanding The Hillbilly Thomist: The Philosophical Foundations of Flannery O’Connor’s Narrative Art. In a letter to a friend, O’Connor wro…

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258 - "I Was a Kid Too Back Then" w/ Rick Wise 53:57

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Rick Wise pitched 18 seasons in the big league, beginning with is rookie year for the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies. He won 188 games in that span and achieved some notable milestones, including becoming the only pitcher in Major League history to pitch a no-hitter and hit 2 home runs in the same game. Wise was also the winning pitcher in Game 6 of th…

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Heidi White Has a Divided Soul. (So Do You.) 47:21

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Heidi White is a teacher, a podcaster, a speaker, and an author. In her speaking and writing she explores literature, education, and the Christian imagination. Her new book is The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life. In this episode, Heidi and Jonathan Rogers talk about the division and ultimate reunification of “want” and “ought,”…

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257 - MLB's Microbet Investigation Snares an All-Star. 1:03:51

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Colorado of all teams highlights the week with a wild come-from-behind win at home against Pittsburgh. Hooks & Runs' favorite teams made big splashes at the trade deadline. MLB's microbets investigation snares Cleveland All-Star pitcher Emmanuel Clase - lockers have been cleared out, so this looks serious. Where are they now? Hooks & Runs follows u…

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202: Rosemary Cakebread - Gallica Wine 58:32

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Join us today as we explore the fascinating journey of renowned winemaker Rosemary Cakebread, whose career spans continents and decades. We discuss her early life in Japan, her education at UC Davis, and her groundbreaking work at Inglenook Winery. Rosemary shares information on dry farming and crafting varietals like Albariño and Petite Sirah, rev…

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Karen Swallow Prior Has Her Doubts About Your Passion. 41:28

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Karen Swallow Prior is a public intellectual— a writer, speaker, and literature teacher. Her work centers on the intersection of faith, narrative, and cultural life. Her Substack, The Priory, is devoted to the holy cultivation of a rich inner life. Her new book is You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good and Beautiful. In this ep…

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256 - Southwest Conference Baseball w/ Bo Carter 48:58

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Bo Carter is the Executive Director for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and an inductee into the College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame. He was media relations director for the Southwest Conference (SWC) and Big 12 Conference for a combined 22 years. His essay, "Southwest Conference Baseball HIstory," was appears in The Nati…

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Mitali Perkins on Just Making 1:04:20

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Mitali Perkins (mitaliperkins.com) has written many books for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award) and Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film), all of which explore crossing different kinds of borders. Her goal is to make readers laugh or cry, preferably both, as long as their hearts are widening. He…

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255 - Major League Baseball Needs to Think Globally 46:27

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Topics this week: Tampa Bay Rays sale; A Shoeless Joe's Hall of Fame promotion; The All-Star Game; The USA vs. The World; Late Night TV is in trouble; BananaBall may entertain some, but it isn't baseball; Manfred wants a salary cap; MLB's tickets are overpriced for a reason; an Ozzy Osbourne post-mortum; making money while making music. Errata: A H…

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201: Morgan Twain-Peterson - Bedrock Wine Co. 54:30

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Join us this week to hear from Morgan Twain-Peterson, Master of Wine, owner and winemaker at Bedrock Wine Co. Influenced by his father, the founder of Ravenswood Winery, Morgan's path is enriched by his experiences in the European vineyards. Listen in for innovative methods in sustainable viticulture, including sap testing for vine nutrient needs a…

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Carolyn Weber on Memoir 48:18

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Carolyn Weber was our special guest at The Habit Summer Writers’ Weekend this past June. Carolyn is the author of Surprised by Oxford and Sex and the City of God. She is also a professor at New College Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee. The following conversation was recorded in front of a live audience of writers. Carolyn and Jonathan Rogers talk ab…

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254 - Frank Robinson is Underrated (Texans in the Hall) 44:37

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Frank Robinson was born in Beaumont, Texas, raised in Oakland, California, and established himself among baseball's most feared hitter and fierest competitors for over a decade. Robinson had over 2,900 hits, hit 586 home runs and drove in over 1,800 runs over 21 big league seasons that included two part-time years as Cleveland's player-manager. He …

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Wendell Kimbrough Thinks You Belong. [From the Archives] 41:00

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Songwriter Wendell Kimbrough has been writing, recording, and performing songs based on the Psalms for the last few years. His most recent record is called You Belong. In this episode, Wendell and Jonathan Rogers talk about loneliness, perfectionism, feeling like an outsider, learning to belong–and how one writes songs that sound like the Psalms wh…

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253 - Microbets, 1980's Baseball Cards, and Fare Thee Well to Ozzy 52:31

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This week on the show, baseball's microbets scandal, another Topps pack - this time from 1986 - and Ozzy's "farewell" concert. See the two Luis Ortiz pitches in question here: Cody Williams, "These are the two pitches that got Luis Ortiz investigated for gambling by MLB," July 3, 2025, Fansided.com (accessed July 9, 2025). https://tinyurl.com/hooks…

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200: Ross Cobb - Cobb Wines 1:08:26

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Located on the true Sonoma Coast, Ross Cobb of Cobb Wines tackles the intricate challenges of vineyard management and unpredictable weather. Ross farms his family’s Coastland Vineyard, planted to Pinot Noir, one of the oldest plantings of Pinot in Sonoma County. Our discussion ran the gamut between farming and Ross’ experiments in the cellar. Ross …

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Daniel McInerny on Beauty and Imitation 48:42

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Daniel McInerny is associate professor and chair of the philosophy department at Christendom College in Virginia. He is also a novelist and dramatist. His scholarship is directed toward reactivating an Aristotle’s understanding of art as imitation, long out of favor among philosophers. HIs biggest step in that direction is his new book, Beauty & Im…