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The CiRCE Institute Podcast Network is made up of three regular shows: Dwell features conversations about motherhood, home education, homemaking, and more. Proverbial features author and educator Joshua Gibbs exploring proverbs from the ages. The Play’s The Thing is the ultimate resource for Shakespeare lovers hosted by actor, playwright, and educator Tim McIntosh. Plus we produce various seasonal shows like The Weight of Fatherhood with Brian Phillips, Ask Andrew with CIRCE President Andrew Kern, and Café Scholé with Dr. Christopher Perrin.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Proverbial #100: Gravity Always Wins

2022/06/16

The 100th episode of Proverbial is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #99: Problems

2022/05/31

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #98: Giving the Devil His Due

2022/05/19

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #97: Self Help

2022/05/12

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #96: Sick Fascination

2022/04/27

"Don't shoot the messenger" seems like obvious advice, so why are we even tempted to shoot poor, helpless messengers? We have our reasons, though. Joshua Gibbs explores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #94: The Hours

2022/04/08

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #92: Family of Trees

2022/03/24

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #89: So Complicated

2022/02/18

Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps us sort out this vexing truth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #88: The Real World

2022/02/09

Young men should move out when they hit 18 or 19 even though it's cheaper to live at home. Why? This week's proverb from the Comtesse De Lafayette explores the answer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #87: What Could Go Wrong?

2022/01/28

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket," they say, but why? This basket is different. It can't be dropped. Or can it? Joshua Gibbs wants to know more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial 86: The Merciless Clandestine Society that Rules the World

2022/01/22

This week's proverb is unattributed and goes like this: "you know what they say." Joshua Gibbs contemplates what it has to say for modern men and women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proverbial #83: Fondest, Blindest, Weakest

2021/12/03

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on humility. Joshua Gibbs explores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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4.8 out of 5

316 reviews

jimsimply 2020/09/09

Essential listening

As a practitioner of and parent in classical education—the great conversation—I find the conversation richer and deeper with the Forma crew in the “ro...

lyonzhrt 2020/05/04

Variety and quality from a concerned and informed institute

All of Circe’s offerings share a quality approach to the subject at hand. Never taking itself too seriously, personable hosts draw listeners in to fee...

Kate List 2019/11/17

Engaging and informative

Thanks for this podcast-- I love the conversational style and the selection of topics.

camillenflo 2019/04/02

Great content

CiRCE Institute is consistent in putting out informative, enlightening, and entertaining podcasts full of applicable knowledge in the everyday. They a...

melissakipe @oakandzinnia 2018/04/19

A feast for my brain

I really enjoy having something so uplifting and mind expanding to listen to. I am a busy homeschool mom and these podcasts help feed my brain.

dadthemad 2018/01/30

Love this.

I love this podcast network. I'm not a homeschooling parent, but I find these episodes to be an invaluable resource for supplementing my child's Cath...

fullflock 2017/12/15

Soul-enriching

These podcasts enrich my soul and are vital nourishment for this mom of many! Thank you, Circe!

great8mom 2017/11/15

Close reads is the best!

I look forward to every episode. It’s my schole’.

greenhousemama 2017/10/18

These are my people

I am home here. For the first time ever. Thank you!

GThorton1 2017/10/23

Great Content, Needs Editing

The content on this podcast is fantastic. On the Close Reads episodes in particular, I could do with a lot less of the hosts' chasing rabbits and gigg...

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