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.

Episodes

280: Raskolnikov and Narcissism

May 20, 2025 • 61 mins
In this episode, Graeme tells us of the Narcissism of Raskolnikov. I mean, Graeme tells you, but A.J. had all the ideas (please give him validation).
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279: Aesop's Fables

May 13, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode, we talk about ants, grasshoppers, scorpions, and a fish named Chris.
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278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"

April 22, 2025 • 66 mins
Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.
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277: "Emma," by Jane Austen

March 18, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode, Graeme tells us the story of Emma, a meddler, someone who doesn't know as much as she thinks she does. Join us, listener, as we take a journey with a socialite.
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276: Dyskolos (my favorite DJ)

March 11, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, A.J. is a grouch and falls in a well, Graeme is lovestruck, and Thomas talks us through Menander's play "Dyskolos."
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275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"

March 4, 2025 • 63 mins
I would love to give you a summary of the episode, but I prefer not to.
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274: The Lord of the Flies

February 11, 2025 • 56 mins
So I MAY have missed that Satan is sometimes called the Lord of the Flies. I see that now. I admit I make mistakes. But hey, at least I caught on to the rest of the biblical imagery.
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273: Against Christian Civilization

February 4, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, we discuss Paul Kingsnorth's lecture about Christian civilization. Some are for it. Some against it. Settle it with a boxing match? Yes please.
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272: Sir Thomas More

January 21, 2025 • 61 mins
"Oh? And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat?"
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271: The Socratic Method

January 14, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode, you get a semi-faithful reproduction of the talk AJ did on the Socratic Method. TLDR: just ask questions and try not to be obnoxious.
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270: Phaedo

December 17, 2024 • 55 mins
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.
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269: Plato v. Aristotle

December 10, 2024 • 61 mins
Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each.
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268: Hamlet and Socrates and Death

October 8, 2024 • 59 mins
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.
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267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno

October 1, 2024 • 57 mins
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.
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266: A Parley with Youth

September 10, 2024 • 66 mins
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.
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265: The Great Gatsby

September 3, 2024 • 69 mins
In this episode, we talk about how the American dream will leave you dead in your swimming pool.
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264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy

August 9, 2024 • 35 mins
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.
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263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing

July 30, 2024 • 63 mins
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.
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262: The Wrath of Khan

July 9, 2024 • 57 mins
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
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261: Montessori

July 2, 2024 • 63 mins
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.
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