Classical Stuff You Should Know

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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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September 15, 2026 73 mins
Thomas guides us through a book that would only improve with Daniel Day Lewis in the cast.
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In this episode we finish Graeme's series on Lewis and his planets.
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August 4, 2026 64 mins
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.
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July 28, 2026 80 mins
OOOOOooooh buddy it's a journey.
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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.
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July 14, 2026 64 mins
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.
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May 18, 2026 54 mins
In this episode, A.J. talks about George and Lennie and their unfortunate run-in with wannabe boxer.
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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.
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April 7, 2026 59 mins
COME BACK WITH YOUR SHIELD OR ON IT
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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.
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March 3, 2026 54 mins
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?
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In this episode we cover a little of Poe's life, then two of his famous stories.
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February 10, 2026 59 mins
In this episode, we discuss how Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan" relates to the victory of Romanticism. That, and we giggle sometimes.
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February 3, 2026 60 mins
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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January 20, 2026 62 mins
In this episode, Graeme introduces us to "The Servile State," by Hilaire Belloc. All I know is that living in the woods has always been attractive to me, and now Graeme introduces fishing? Hot diggity, look for me near the trees, boys!
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January 13, 2026 47 mins
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!
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December 30, 2025 58 mins
In this episode, we learn about William of Ockham's ridiculous notion that our words don't mean anything. Then why am I even writing this, WILLIAM. WHY DO WE EVEN TALK. You can tell that I (A.J.) am a big fan of this theory.
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Apparently Tolkien is a fabulous illustrator. Who knew? I've seriously looked up prints, and they are weirdly hard to find . . . but enchanting. Oh, this episode is about Christmas. Merry Christmas!
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In this episode, we learn how to---as Graeme would say---RIP THE SYSTEM. Well, at least until an aunt bails us out.
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December 9, 2025 63 mins
In this episode, we talk about allegory and cattle. Oh, and Pilgrim's Progress
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