
The Ad Navseam podcast, where Classical gourmands everywhere can finally get their fill. Join hosts Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for a lively discussion of Greco-Roman civilization stretching from the Minoans and Mycenaeans, through the Renaissance, and right down to the present.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 227 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationLeisureHobbies | |||

Will the clever slave Dexter (Palaestrio) succeed in outsmarting the self-absorbed, narcissistic, self-proclaimed war hero Major Blowhard (Pyrgopolynices), so that the mostly incompetent, lovable, lovelorn young man Nauticles (Pleusicles) can rescue ... more
This week the guys make their first foray into Roman Comedy, specifically Plautus and one of his best-known plays, Miles Gloriosus (“Major Blowhard”). After a brief digression on Doestoevsky (не спрашивай), Dave and Jeff dig into the particulars of G... more
This one's for all you autodidacts: if you have questions about any aspect of Greco-Roman antiquity, have trouble distinguishing between Phylas and Phrynichus, and are not sure where to turn when you are tearing through an ancient text and get stumpe... more
In the Athenian criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime (and who didn't exist) and the district attorneys (there were none of these either), who prosecute the... more
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Been telling my kids this since they were little but it takes talented folks like David and Jeff to really make it sing. Well worth a listen!
Hi Dave and Jeff!
I just found your podcast this past summer, when an elder at my church shared it with me. I started off listening to your episodes on Greek textbooks, but then went all the way to Ad Navseum’s beginning. I’ve enjoyed listening through the entire catalogue—what a feast! ;) Your guys’ delight and passion for the Classics is contagious. Thank you so much for sharing your labors via the podcast and Latin and Greek courses.
I finished my first week of teaching Greek to my 7th Gra... more
Had Dr. Noe as a teach years ago. Great show with lots of thoughtful discussion.
Love the lighthearted learning
This is one of the few podcasts where I actually enjoy the banter, shot through as it is with the ripest dad humor. The content is of course excellent — how many podcasts are going to feature discussions of history and literature alongside recitations of Greek and Latin?
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A duo-level classics show that blends rigorous cultural and literary analysis with accessible, conversational banter. Episodes span Greco-Roman texts, education in antiquity, translation philosophy, and how ancient ideas connect to modern culture, with frequent sponsor reads and practical learning resources. Listeners likely appreciate thoughtful rigor paired with humor, clear teaching intent, and approachable explanations of difficult classical topics for a broad audience.
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