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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278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"
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1:06:52Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.By The Perception, Action, and Will. You pick who is who.
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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.By Three men who are as cool as Knightley.
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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."By A grouch, a lover, and the smart one
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275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"
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1:03:32I would love to give you a summary of the episode, but I prefer not to.By Nippers, Turkey, and Ginger Nut
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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.By Three guys who would mostly go swimming if left on a desert island.
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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.By Three men who have retreated from society
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"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?"By Because the law almost saves you sometimes.
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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.By IT IS A DELUSION
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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.By No, I didn't misspell Play Doh (tm)
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Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each.By THIS SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY
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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.By Hamlet, Socrates, and Death I guess
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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.By Meno, Socrates, and Anytus
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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.By Three loophole artists. We nail it every time.
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In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.By Old money, you know, we stay in the background.
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264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy
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35:39Thomas 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.By Keith, Davies, Bees, and God, who is present everywhere.
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263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing
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1:03:52We 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.By Elf and whoever the other two guys are
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KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!By Picard, Riker, Data
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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.By Three men in full charge of their own education
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260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale
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1:00:47Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops.By Three big fans of the new king
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In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead.By Three wrestlers
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258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months
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1:01:10This 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.By Kings one two and three
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257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart
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1:05:43Turns 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 OKAYBy DONT ASK HOW IT HAPPENED
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256: Genghis Khan 3: Loki and the Frat Battle
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58:34In 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!By Three War Dogs. The fourth is home sick. Even War Dogs get sick sometimes.
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Where does the Pooh part come from? A swan. That's all the explanation you'll get.By Winnie, Piglet, and Tigger
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254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"
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1:14:10In 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..By Well, A.J. is the right one, obviously, and two others are there.
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