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300 episodes
Language
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Date created
2017/11/01
Latest episode
2026/09/29
Average duration
64 min.
Release period
17 days
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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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309: How to Rite Goodest
2026/09/29
In this episode A.J. dives into the nuts and bolts of what makes writing good or bad. In Graeme's words, this episode was "shorter than it felt." So . . . buckle up for fun.
308: Wise Blood
2026/09/15
Thomas guides us through a book that would only improve with Daniel Day Lewis in the cast.
307: Planet Narnia: Mercury, Venus, and Saturn
2026/09/08
In this episode we finish Graeme's series on Lewis and his planets.
306: Planet Narnia: Moon and Sun
2026/08/04
Did C.S. Lewis organize his Narnia books around the medieval planets? Graeme sure thinks so. Thomas doesn't. This episode covers the two books connected to the sun and moon.
305: Nolan's "The Odyssey"
2026/07/28
OOOOOooooh buddy it's a journey.
304: Kierkegaard's "The Sickness Unto Death," Part One
2026/07/21
In this episode, we discuss part one of the book, in which we find out that we're all despairing, even it you are pretty sure you're not. Rosy book, this one.
Planet Narnia: Jupiter and Mars
2026/07/14
In this book, Graeme teaches us Michael Ward's theory about Narnia---how each book corresponds to one of the planets. Sounds like something Lewis would do. He's a nerd.
302: Of Mice and Men
2026/05/18
In this episode, A.J. talks about George and Lennie and their unfortunate run-in with wannabe boxer.
301: Crime and Punishment 2: Electric Boogaloo
2026/05/12
In this episode, Graeme finishes what he began in episode 299: a full retelling of Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." Honestly, I would listen to more audiobooks if they were just Graeme telling me stories.
300: 300
2026/04/07
COME BACK WITH YOUR SHIELD OR ON IT
299: Crime and Punishment: Raskolnikov the Edgelord
2026/03/31
In this episode, we dive into Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." We've never really done the whole book in an episode before, so this is (part 1) of a great little introduction for those thinking about reading the book or teaching it to a few edgelords of your own.
298: Federalist Papers #10
2026/03/03
In this episode, Graeme walks us through the complicated world of factions. How do we make sure that everybody . . . and nobody . . . gets what they want?
297: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Fall of the House of Usher"
2026/02/24
In this episode we cover a little of Poe's life, then two of his famous stories.
296: Coleridge's "Kubla Khan"
2026/02/10
In this episode, we discuss how Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan" relates to the victory of Romanticism. That, and we giggle sometimes.
295: Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe
2026/02/03
In this episode, we discuss ol' Robinson Crusoe, how he lived on the island, and escaped twenty-eight years later. It's . . . kinda good?
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AntiquesAddict 2026/09/29
Fantastic resource
As a homeschool mom this is one of my favorite resources. The hosts make the topics very approachable and interesting. My teens also love listening. T...
the ✨best✨ ever 2026/07/09
MY FAVORITE
I love, love, LOVE listening to these podcasts! Whether it’s American history, classic fairytales, or epic poetry, these guys absolutely crush explain...
Dilly💀 2026/06/20
Dilly 💀💀
Bro this podcast is fire 🔥
Elly16625 2026/06/09
Classical stuff I should know
Fantastic, funny, give me more
Andrew Daeger 2026/05/03
My favorite show
I’ve never devoured a podcast like this one! I love the content and learning about classical stuff!
86Rivers 2026/04/08
Listened to all 300
I found this show on accident and fell in love with the guys- I joke that I would marry AJ (my husband doesn’t find it as funny as I do). Graeme is s...
Chauffeurtoe 2026/03/04
The Lack of research is baffling
I just attempted listening to episode 298: The Federalist Papers #10
and I was baffled at the seemingly complete lack of effort or research.
Graeme D...
ListenerKim 2026/01/13
Well done!
I love this podcast! It is clever, entertaining, smart and very silly at times. Everything I enjoy in a conversation!
Nongolfer 2025/12/09
Pilgrim’s Progress
This is one of my favorite books. As an allegory, the story delivers many layers of a Christian’s walk through life. I have read this book at least 18...
Reviewer 782 2025/11/04
Religious fundies + misogyny or books?
I enjoy listening to the book reviews, many of which I’ve read via my own classic education. While the hosts are knowledgeable and offer up interestin...
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