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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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.Hamlet, Socrates, and Death I guess による
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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.Meno, Socrates, and Anytus による
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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.Three loophole artists. We nail it every time. による
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In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.Old money, you know, we stay in the background. による
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264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy
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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.Keith, Davies, Bees, and God, who is present everywhere. による
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263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing
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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.Elf and whoever the other two guys are による
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KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!Picard, Riker, Data による
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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.Three men in full charge of their own education による
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Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops.Three big fans of the new king による
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In this episode, the Khan sees his most cherished relationships deteriorate. Anda? Nah. More like dead.Three wrestlers による
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258: Plantagenets 12: Three Kings in Three Months
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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.Kings one two and three による
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257: Plantagenets 11: Bleeding to Death from a Broken Heart
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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 OKAYDONT ASK HOW IT HAPPENED による
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256: Genghis Khan 3: Loki and the Frat Battle
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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!Three War Dogs. The fourth is home sick. Even War Dogs get sick sometimes. による
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Where does the Pooh part come from? A swan. That's all the explanation you'll get.Winnie, Piglet, and Tigger による
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254: Kristin Lavransdatter 2: "I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL"
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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..Well, A.J. is the right one, obviously, and two others are there. による
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In this episode, Thomas walks us through the storied life of Beatrix Potter. We also discuss a bully rabbit.WE DONE STOLE YO CABBAGES による
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252: Genghis Khan 2: The Coat Khan and a Wife Named Borte
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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.3 Merkit who WANNA STEAL YO WIFE による
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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.Never trust a rake. による
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This is the first episode of a series on "The Secret History of the Mongols," the primary source for a big chunk of our knowledge about Genghis Khan. This episode lays the groundwork for the actual book.WE ARE BUT HUMBLE SERVANTS OF THE KHAN による
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Graeme continues the saga of the War of the Roses. Let me encourage you to receive the caresses of fortune with mild endurance.Featuring the Duke of Clarence, a posh surfer. による
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248: An interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"
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This is an excerpt from Thomas's recent interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil." The full interview is on our Patreon! We'll have another new episode next week!Three Bombadillionaires による
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Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is better than you might think. Just as depressing, but probably better. Also, I feel bad for calling Graeme out on "Aprehensious."three heads on pikes による
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246: The War of the Roses 9: A Secret Marriage
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Graeme is back with everybody's favorite historical saga. This time featuring: bro king, a secret marriage, and angry advisors.three guys that might have the king in their house による
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Aristophanes is a hoot. GET IT!? A HOOT.You heron this? These guys can really tern a phrase. による
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In this episode, we discuss how using the right verbs can elevate your writing. It is something useful. You should be a person who uses active verbs. They are great things.We Podcast, You Podcast, We . . . Podcasted? による
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