Classical Stuff You Should Know

A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee

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.

  • 55 minutes 14 seconds
    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.
    17 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    269: Plato v. Aristotle
    Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each.
    10 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 59 minutes 41 seconds
    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.
    8 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 46 seconds
    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.
    1 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    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.
    10 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    265: The Great Gatsby
    In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.
    3 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 39 seconds
    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.
    9 August 2024, 9:28 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    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.
    30 July 2024, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 22 seconds
    262: The Wrath of Khan
    KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
    9 July 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    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.
    2 July 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 47 seconds
    260: The Plantagenets 13: A Fairytale
    Uh, yeah, we're obviously big fans of good ol' Tudor. Just come this way. No cops.
    14 May 2024, 10:00 am
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