Best Tim Lachlan And Reuben All Certified Middle Aged Men Podcasts (2025)

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Meditations - Episode 9 - The man from Gunna Do 1:08:53

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 8 - What to say on every occasion 1:03:33

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 7 - Everything from Bread to Death 58:05

2M ago58:05

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 6 - Can the soul be copied? 54:44

2M ago54:44

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 5 - Only the now can be lost. 1:03:17

7M ago1:03:17

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 4 - What does Golf, 10 pin bowling and Darts have in Common with Meditations? 57:36

7M ago57:36

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 3 - Do what you are here to do 52:59

7M ago52:59

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 2 - Thank the Gods 1:08:42

8M ago1:08:42

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Meditations - Episode 1 - Diary of a wimpy emperor? 1:27:06

9M ago1:27:06

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Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy bu…

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Timaeus Special - Episode 2 1:05:34

12M ago1:05:34

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Plato. Timaeus..Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Timaeus Special Episode 2.In this episode we discuss the fact that the Book of Timaeus, written by Plato - famous for its reference to Atlantis, is not actually what we want to do as season four - oops. We will instead do this book as a series of specials. Season 4 will be Marcus Aurelius,…

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Timaeus Special - Episode 1 46:53

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Plato. Timaeus..Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Timaeus Special Episode 1.In this episode we Introduce the Book of Timaeus, written by Plato - famous for its reference to Atlantis.We are really happy to be back with Plato again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes.We are 3 real world mates, none o…

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Apology - Episode 43 - Socrates becomes legend 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Plato. Apology. Socrates.Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 43.In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology.We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes.We are 3 real world mates, none …

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Apology - Episode 42 - Socrates is too pretty for Prison 1:21:01

2y ago1:21:01

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Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 42. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, n…

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Apology - Episode 41 - Separation of Self and State 1:15:02

2y ago1:15:02

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Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 41. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, n…

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Apology - Episode 40 - Have a lizzle my fellow Grizzle. 1:11:22

2y ago1:11:22

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Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 40. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, n…

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Apology - Episode 39 - What about Horses? 1:09:26

2+ y ago1:09:26

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Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 39. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, n…

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Apology - Episode 38 - Socrates isn't an Atheist, by the Dog he isn't, by the god even...wait what? 1:19:46

2+ y ago1:19:46

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Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 38. In this second episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates,…

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Apology - Episode 37 - Introduction to Platos Apology 39:10

2+ y ago39:10

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 37. This week we introduce our next read, Apology by Plato. The version of this book we will read together in season 3 is listed below via Amazon. We are really looking forward to reading through this book and finding out what else Socrates has in stall for us to discover. We are 3 real world mate…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 36 - Our Final thoughts on this book 35:51

2+ y ago35:51

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 36. This week we discuss our thoughts after our read through of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We really enjoyed this book and we hope you have as well. The next book we will read together in season 3 is listed below via Amazon. We are reading the Trial of Socrates in Season 3. We are 3 real world…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 35 - Live as one who would wish to be a Socrates 1:08:34

2+ y ago1:08:34

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 35. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 44 to the end this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This book finishes strong and points back to the man, the myth, Socrates, which we are very happy with. We ar…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 34- Top Spear, Smart Women and No Footwear embroidery 1:03:17

2+ y ago1:03:17

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 34. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 34 - 43 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through t…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 33- Avoid many things Malaka, except Philosophy 1:21:35

3y ago1:21:35

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 33. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 32 - 33 (They are huge) this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This week he discusses many things to avoid such as mens laughter, Games, Great people and too much…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 32- Choked out by the Loins of Justice 1:10:48

3y ago1:10:48

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 32. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 28 - 31 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This week he discussed Fathers and Nature and many other things. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are quali…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 31- Philosophos before Bros Or pay the price of a lettuce. 1:07:10

3y ago1:07:10

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 31. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 23 - 27 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Such a great section of the book this week, section 27 alone could be an entire episode to discuss, we hope you enj…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 30 - When a Raven Croaks, do PT 1:06:59

3y ago1:06:59

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 30. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 18 - 22 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Really good conversation this week, the words and the drinks flowed and it was a good night recording. We covered O…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 29 - Say No to the hors d'oeuvres 1:13:54

3y ago1:13:54

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 29. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 13 - 17 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Lots of interesting ideas in this part of the book such as how to not be a slave to anyone and how to treat tragedy…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 28 - Don't cry over spilt IT Issues. 45:15

3y ago45:15

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 28. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 11 - 12 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic, on this episode we did encounter IT Issues which impacted our show and length of episode. Our apologies for this ho…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 27 - Trojan Impressions, Quit horsing around 56:27

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 27. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 5 - 10 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Conveniently Tim has a Statue of a Greek Horse which is handsome but should he have pride in this? Please join us to…

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The Enchiridion - Episode 26 - Introducing Epictetus, First "Impressions" 1:11:57

3y ago1:11:57

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 26. This week we begin our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We have an introduction to Epictetus and start working our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. Please join us for the journey. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but al…

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TROMAM - Season 2 - Episode 1 - What next? 37:04

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Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 25 (Season 2 Episode 1). This week we figure out what to read next on camera to speed up the process. We hope you enjoy watching the chaos. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the future, as we…

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The Republic - Episode 24 - The Three Wise(r) Men 55:36

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 24. In this final episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts after completing our read through of Platos Republic. We share what we learned, what wisdom we have gained and try to answer several questions about this book. We are 3 real world mates, …

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The Republic - Episode 23 - The Socratorian - This is the way 1:28:50

3+ y ago1:28:50

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 23. In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 10 of the Republic - FINALLY. This episode Socrates discusses the soul being eternal and how he believes Philosophy is the key to making it through the waters of forgetfulness or something like that. Plus he concl…

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The Republic - Episode 22 - Socrates prefers Tolkien over RR Martin 55:29

3+ y ago55:29

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 22. In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 10 of the Republic. This episode Socrates discusses the bleeding hearts and artists and that they should be banned from the republic until they decide that maybe they need them. We are very excited to continue our…

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The Republic - Episode 21 - living 729 times more pleasantly 1:23:33

3+ y ago1:23:33

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 21 In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 9 of the Republic. This episode Socrates discusses Tyranny some more and finally answers the question put to him so many chapters ago. We also explore the need for law or rules for raising children and or for leadi…

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The Republic - Episode 20 - When Protectors become Tyrants 1:20:34

3+ y ago1:20:34

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 20! In this episode we cover the last part of chapter 8 and first part of chapter 9 of the Republic. AND we do it face to face! This episode Socrates discusses Tyranny and the type of Men that are of the Tyrannical nature. We explore examples of this both past and pr…

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The Republic - Episode 19 - Democracy is still to blame 1:21:34

3+ y ago1:21:34

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 19! In this episode we cover the first half of the second half of book 8 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates discusses Democracy and the type of Men that serve the two types of government. We discuss how for us this was a look in the mirror and discuss what th…

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The Republic - Episode 18 - Elon Musk, 2021. A space Oligarchy 1:06:04

3+ y ago1:06:04

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 18! In this episode we cover the first half of book 8 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates discusses Timocracy and Oligarchy and the type of Men that serve the two types of government. We also discuss this method and Forza 5 drifting. We are very excited to con…

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The Republic - Episode 17 - Plato’s Cave & The bad seeds. 1:24:11

3+ y ago1:24:11

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 17! In this episode we cover the second part of book seven. This episode Socrates discusses the purpose of Maths and the sciences and the appropriate ages of Philosophers. He also says looking up at the heavens is really looking down and that we need to look beyond t…

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The Republic - Episode 16 - The Allegory of the Cave or Platos Cave... Socrates Cave? Lots of Cave! 1:20:59

3+ y ago1:20:59

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 16! In this episode we cover the first part of book seven, Socrates Cave! (Platos Cave, Socrates Cave, the Allegory of the Cave, Aladdin's Cave of Wonders (well, not that cave) but MUCH CAVE! This episode Socrates uses the example of a cave to describe the journey of…

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The Republic - Episode 15 - Forms and the Furious, Socrates Drift Edition. 1:15:43

3+ y ago1:15:43

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Plato. The Republic. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 15! In this episode we cover the second half of book 6 of Plato's Republic. This episode Socrates argues that like socialism no one has implemented philosophy as a political system properly and that the Theory of Forms can capture the idea of the ultimate Good, or as…

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The Republic - Episode 14 - No Country for Old Socrates 1:20:30

3+ y ago1:20:30

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic (Plato's The Republic) and others in the future, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us and that …

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The Republic - Episode 13 - The Art of War, Discord and Philosophy 1:15:32

3+ y ago1:15:32

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 13! In this episode we cover the second half of book 5. This episode Socrates explores taking kids to war, how to keep them safe while learning at war and what makes a Philosopher different from someone with an opinion. We are very excited to conti…

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The Republic - Episode 12 - Think of the Women and Children! 1:17:45

3+ y ago1:17:45

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 12! In this episode we cover the first half of book 5. This episode Socrates is reminded to think of the women and children and also addresses the problem of sex in the Republic. We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato…

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The Republic - Episode 11 - How Socrates got his Soul back 1:07:17

3+ y ago1:07:17

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 11! In this episode we cover the conclusion of book 4. This episode Socrates applies something resembling the beginning of a definition of justice for the republic to a man. But does it work? Join us to find out. We are very excited to continue our…

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The Republic - Episode 10 - Mind your own business 1:21:48

3+ y ago1:21:48

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 10! This episode Socrates discovers something resembling the beginning of a definition of justice for the republic but like all things Socrates, this is going to take a while to get to the punch line. In this episode we cover the Middle Third of bo…

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The Republic - Episode 9 - Live and let Legislate 1:21:17

3+ y ago1:21:17

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 9! Stop, Legislate and Listen, Socrates is back with a brand new impression. In this episode we cover the fist half of book 4, Socrates discusses Class systems & wealth, the impact of music on culture and should society be doctored by legislation o…

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The Republic - Episode 8 - Socrates, Making a Lie great again. 1:18:24

3+ y ago1:18:24

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 8! In this episode, Book 3 Part 3, we discover Guardians are actually Auxiliaries, leaders are actually Guardians and all of the citizens in his republic contain traces of metal. Socrates was a metal head dude. We are very excited to continue our p…

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The Republic - Episode 7 - Corinthian Girls and Athenian confectionary, which is sweeter? 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 7! In this episode, Book 3 Part 2, we address the elephant in the room, Socrates and his dislike towards Doctors and discuss the below video about safety and culture (link Below) https://youtu.be/e3EsCIjvrSw We are very excited to continue our podc…

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The Republic - Episode 6 - Republic of the Apes 1:19:26

3+ y ago1:19:26

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 6! In this episode, we discuss Lockdown (again) in NSW, The purpose of Literature including music and how it should influence Socrates ideal republics Guardians Character, and what we think about mixing apes with humans (Story link below) https://y…

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The Republic - Episode 5 - "Dogs are philosophers too" 1:15:05

3+ y ago1:15:05

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Plato Socrates The Republic of Middle aged men... Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 5! In this episode, we discuss Lockdown in NSW, Socrates - did he answer the age old question "Who's a good boy?" and who is God? We are very excited to continue our podcast our read through of Plato's The Republic. We are 3 real world mates, none …

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