Episodes

  • Les Miserables with Katherine Schuessler
    Oct 21 2021

    Exploring ideas around compassion, morality, justice with our conversation about the Literary classic Les Miserables by Victor Hugo.

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • The Illiad with Joe Gillespe
    May 28 2021

    Guest Host Joe Gillespe and I explore Homer's classic story the Illiad. This epic tale of the days leading up to the sacking of Troy is a beautiful exploration of honor, wisdom, the psychology of warriors in battle, and much more. I hope you enjoy

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Of Mice and Men
    May 10 2021

    Steve and I explore the classic novel by John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men. We discuss ideas like the value of competence, hierarchy's both pathological and healthy, and the nature of hope and loneliness.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Life Of Pi
    Jan 22 2021

    Steve and I discuss a beautiful novel written by Yann Martel diving into the psychology of a hero, the value of religiosity, and much more.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Love Actually
    Jan 1 2021

    As a start to the new year, we hope you enjoy this episode on a holiday classic: Love Actually. Begin 2021 with the reminder of the many forms love takes and the beauty it provides.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
    Dec 16 2020

    Join Steve Hansen and I on this discussion of some of the rich ideas explored in J.K. Rowling's brilliant novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We explore ideas around death, tyranny, resurrection, the power of love and acceptance, and many more.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Three Body Problem With: Guest Alec Dutrow
    Dec 12 2020

    An exploration of individuals reacting to deep betrayals by their society, by family, and by foundational ideas. Alec Dutrow is a student of Chinese culture, and has some deep insights into this profound novel, which is the first in a three book series. Join us as we explore ideas around existential risk, the fruits of the tree of bitterness, and the shaky foundation science creates without deep moral foundations.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back with Scott Mills
    Nov 29 2020

    Join this discussion with lifetime Star Wars Fan, and Universal man Scott Mills. As a father of many, and a middle school teacher he has some brilliant insights into the the ideas explored in George Lucas' classic Movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

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    50 mins