Classical Stuff You Should Know

This is the last bit of Aristotle's De Anima. I think we've finally got it cracked. Sort o... more

OOOOOooooh buddy it's a journey.

In this episode, we discuss part one of the book, in which we find out that we're all desp... more

In this book, Graeme teaches us Michael Ward's theory about Narnia---how each book corresp... more

In this episode, A.J. talks about George and Lennie and their unfortunate run-in with wann... more

In this episode, Graeme finishes what he began in episode 299: a full retelling of Dostoye... more

COME BACK WITH YOUR SHIELD OR ON IT

In this episode, we dive into Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." We've never really don... more

In this episode, Graeme walks us through the complicated world of factions. How do we make... more

In this episode we cover a little of Poe's life, then two of his famous stories.

In this episode, we discuss how Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan" relates to the victory of Ro... more

In this episode, we discuss ol' Robinson Crusoe, how he lived on the island, and escaped t... more

In this episode, Graeme introduces us to "The Servile State," by Hilaire Belloc. All I kno... more

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!

In this episode, we learn about William of Ockham's ridiculous notion that our words don't... more

Apparently Tolkien is a fabulous illustrator. Who knew? I've seriously looked up prints, a... more

In this episode, we learn how to---as Graeme would say---RIP THE SYSTEM. Well, at least un... more

In this episode, we talk about allegory and cattle. Oh, and Pilgrim's Progress

In this episode, Graeme talks us through a framework in which we can experience Macbeth (y... more

Ever heard of the headless horseman? Did you know he was a Hessian Soldier? Do you know wh... more