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Athenaeum Book Club

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Medieval History
The Confessions
History
Augustine
Rhodesia
Honor Culture
Iliad
Homer
Grace
Wars Of the Roses
Monarchy
Christianity
Greek Tragedy
War
Evil
Orthodoxy
Cold War
Brantôme
Henry VI
Margaret Of Anjou

The Athenaeum Book Club is a podcast for curious minds who love history, big ideas, and the stories that shaped our world. Hosted by Jeremy Ryan Slate, the show features engaging conversations with historians, authors, and thinkers about classic books and pivotal moments—from ancient epics and medieval chronicles to the rise and fall of civilizations. Each episode brings timeless ideas to life, co... more

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In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club, host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by Jeremy Tate for a reflective discussion on Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop.

Together they explore the novel’s quiet power, following Bishop Latour’s missi... more

In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club, host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by Dr. Joshua Phillips of Penn State University for a deep exploration of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace—one of the greatest novels ever written.

Together they unpack the swe... more

In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club, host Jeremy Ryan Slate sits down with scholar Andrew N. Snyder to explore J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings—one of the most beloved works of modern literature.

Together they discuss the world Tolkien... more

In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club, host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by historian and bestselling author Dan Jones to discuss his book The Wars of the Roses.

Together they explore the brutal dynastic conflict that tore England apart in the ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Tate
Educator and author; founder of CLT (Center for Lit Education)
CLT (Center for Lit Education)
Episode: Jeremy Tate - Death Comes for the Archbishop
Joshua Phillips
Professor/Scholar, Penn State Brandywine; rhetorician
Penn State Brandywine
Episode: Dr. Joshua Philips - War and Peace
Andrew Snyder
Philosophy and theology professor with a focus on Tolkien
Various universities, author
Episode: Andrew N. Snyder - Lord of the Rings
Dan Jones
Historian and author specializing in medieval history
Author of The War of the Roses
Episode: Dan Jones - The War of the Roses
Will Tanner
Expert on Rhodesian history and Cold War geopolitics.
The American Tribune
Episode: Will Tanner - Rhodesia
Wade Stotts
A passionate advocate for G.K. Chesterton's works and creator of related content
Episode: Wade Stotts - G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy
Matthew Knott
Newer professor who previously discussed St. Augustine's Confessions
Episode: Wade Stotts - G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy
Dr. Matthew Knotts
An academic with a PhD on Augustine, currently teaching at a high school in North of Chicago
University of Leuven
Episode: Dr. Matthew Knotts - The Confessions of St. Augustine
Raymond Ibrahim
Author specializing in historical conflicts between Islam and the West
Episode: Raymond Ibrahim - Defenders of the West

Host

Jeremy Ryan Slate
Host of the Athenaeum Book Club, known for engaging conversations with historians, authors, and thinkers about classic literature and historical narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Best Podcast

    This is my favorite podcast. I’m really enjoying the book club, and rediscovering classical literature.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cerulean1D
    United States2 months ago
  • Spectacular

    Amazing interviews! So glad I found this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonesy8888
    United States6 months ago

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Dr. Joshua Philips - War and Peace
Q: So Dr. Phillips, could you tell us a little about who you are and what you do?
I'm at Penn State Brandywine, a rhetorician who studies how texts create culture and shape our understanding of the world, including connections to the Western canon, pop culture, and political life.
Dr. Shaun Rieley - St. Thomas More's Utopia
Q: What are the political implications of Utopia?
Dr. Rieley argues that Utopia should be seen within the context of Christian humanism and seeks to engage with political community to effect social renewal.
Dr. Shaun Rieley - St. Thomas More's Utopia
Q: What drew you to Thomas More and Utopia?
Dr. Rieley was initially suggested the topic by his dissertation advisor, and after reading Utopia, he found it both mystifying and intriguing.
Raymond Ibrahim - Defenders of the West
Q: Do you think modern leaders of the West have lost the civilizational awareness that these men had?
He believes they have, indicating that current politicians lack the necessary qualities such as masculinity and honor.
Raymond Ibrahim - Defenders of the West
Q: How do you navigate the moral ambiguities of historical figures you discuss?
He evaluates their actions based on their beliefs and states that self-defense was not seen as wrong in their time.

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1. Jeremy Tate
2. Joshua Phillips
3. Andrew Snyder
4. Dan Jones
5. Will Tanner
6. Wade Stotts
7. Matthew Knott
8. Dr. Matthew Knotts

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