What Plato’s Republic Has to Say About Being a Man
Editor’s Note: This is a re-broadcast. This episode originally aired in April 2019. Plato’s Republic is a seminal treatise in Western political philosophy and thought. It hits on ideas that we’re sti...
1 Juni 20211h 13min
The Men and Mission of WWII's Unsinkable U.S.S. Plunkett
Seventy-six years years after the end of World War II, that singular event continues to capture our interest and fascination. There's a reason for that; the war combined two greatly compelling things ...
26 Maj 202158min
How to Plan the Ultimate Road Trip
After more than a year of being cooped up due to pandemic restrictions, lots of people are itching to hit the open road and get the heck out of dodge. If that's you, my guests have some great tips for...
24 Maj 202150min
The Spartans at Thermopylae
for knowing the death which was about to come upon them by reason of those who were going round the mountain, they displayed upon the barbarians all the strength which they had, to its greatest extent...
19 Maj 202146min
The Art of Conversation — A Guided Tour of a Neglected Pleasure
How do you form a meaningful connection with another person? Well, it starts with simply opening your mouth. From there, my guest says, you want to progress through a conversation, or perhaps a series...
17 Maj 202141min
Overcoming the Comfort Crisis
Our world has never been more convenient and comfortable. With just a few taps of our fingers, we can order food to our door, access endless entertainment options, and keep our climate at a steady 72 ...
12 Maj 202158min
Did You Pick the Right Partner?
Whether you've been dating someone for a short time or been married for years, there's one question that can remain perennially interesting — did I choose the right partner? My guest today has some a...
10 Maj 202149min
The (Non-Cliche) Life Lessons of Fly Fishing
Fishing has long lent itself to imparting philosophical parallels and metaphorical life lessons. But these homespun platitudes can, to be honest, tend to get a little timeworn and cliche. My guest to...
5 Maj 202147min
