Dante's Paradiso: Sphere of the Sun (Cantos 10-14) Pt. 1
In this lecture, we (a) introduce the basic theme (shared perspective) and speakers (St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure) of the sphere, (b) speak to Dante's increasing clarity of sight/judgment, a...
5 Feb 201924min
Side Quests 039: Final Fantasy VII 24
In this episode of Side Quests, Mr. Wes Schantz and I discussed (a) the huge materia in the underwater reactor, (b) the space-flight in Rocket Town, and (c) what precisely the function and essence of ...
2 Feb 201952min
Recurrent Events 006: The LA Teacher's Union Strike
On this episode of Recurrent Events, Mr. Wes Schantz and I consider the recent (18 Jan. 2019) UTLA (Union of Teacher's of Los Angeles) teacher walk-out. We specifically wonder, (a) what were the speci...
2 Feb 201938min
Conversations at the Leaky Cauldron 007: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Chs. 27-30
As we continue on our epic journey through the fantasy worlds of our youth, Ms. Sarah Miller, Mr. Wes Schantz, and I consider some of the finer points of Harry's most recent adventures: (1) What is th...
31 Jan 20191h 2min
The Great Men Podcast 004: Julius Caesar
In this return-episode of The Great Men podcast, Mr. Oscar Ortiz and I are joined by Mr. David Oldham to discuss Plutarch's "The Life of Caesar". Below are just a few of the topics we discussed: The ...
30 Jan 201959min
Homer's "Odyssey" Bk 9 Pt. 1 (The Cave of Polyphemos)
In this lecture, we hear Odysseus recount his tale of meeting (a) the Kikones of Ismaros, (b) the devastating Lotus Eaters, and (c) the man-eating Cyclops, Polyphemos!
29 Jan 201936min
Night School 031: The Poems of Robert Frost Pt. 2
In this episode, Mr. Wesley Schantz and I talk about Robert Frost's "Mowing". Specifically, we consider (a) what the American form of poetry is, (b) the purpose of poetic/imagistic self-expression, an...
29 Jan 201925min
Side Quests 038: Final Fantasy VII 23
Side Quests 038: Final Fantasy VII 23 with Mr. Wesley Schantz and Mr. Alexander Schmid Fort Condor Selfish request: fight fund Take all risk But they are desperate; their wives sent away Fun strategy...
28 Jan 201949min
