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Books of Titans Podcast

Erik Rostad
The Iliad
Robert Alter
The Prophets
The Odyssey
The Bible
Enuma Elish
Achilles
The New Testament
Odysseus
The Homeric Hymns
Israel
The Five Books Of Moses
Epic Of Gilgamesh
Apsu
Tiamat
Marduk
Hospitality
Greek Literature
Covenant
Books

Welcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books. My goal is to read the Great Books written by 200 authors over the next 15 years and share what I’m learning. I’ll talk a bit about each book, tie ideas together from a variety of genres, and share the one thing I always hope to remember from each of the Immortal Books. www.booksoftitans.com

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For the next month or so, I’m going to highlight different early Greek Philosophers on the podcast and in my Substack articles. Last year, I started reading Plato’s dialogues and realized that I didn’t know the philosophers or their ideas that he was... more

I start each year reading straight through a different version of the Bible during January & February. This year, I selected the Intertextual Tanakh for the Five Books of Moses and the Early Prophets and used the Bibliotheca version for The Latter Pr... more

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Here’s episode 7 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the New Testament books of the Gospels, Acts, Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.

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Here’s episode 6 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the books of Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles.

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Purchase The Intertextual Tanakh from Landmark Booksellers.... more

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Host

Erik Rostad
Host of the Books of Titans Podcast, focused on exploring significant literary works and sharing insights from his reading journey. His discussions often tie literary themes to broader cultural and philosophical conversations, making the exploration of literature both personal and intellectual.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Big fan

    We only have so much time in our life, and Erik recognizes this. He has chosen to read the great books, the books, that have influenced people for thousand of years. Allowed people to form new ideas on many subject matters. To read the current books that have not stood the test of time can be a poor use of time. Time is our enemy and he grew to understand this and focused on the great books. A task we all would grow a lot from. The progressions he makes in his thinking has been deeply valua... more

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    5
    -Ubermensch
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Book Recs

    I am a woman, and I love this podcast!

    Erik talks about himself and his family, and if you can relate to that, then you will probably also enjoy the books he reviews favorably. I have read some books based on his recommendations and enjoyed them all.

    And the music is fire!

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    5
    Sue424242
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly variable in quality

    Podcast Addict
    3
    GC
    4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I enjoy listening and learning from these podcasts as I go on walks or mow the lawn. He reviews books that I otherwise would not read and I glean insight and wisdom from the reviews. Very nuanced and enjoyable for me. Thanks for doing these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saltsavage
    United States5 years ago
  • Gave it a second listen

    At first I did not like this podcast but came back and listened to more recent episodes including the most recent about Trumps book end enjoyed these episodes much more. If you don’t enjoy the early episodes skip ahead and give it another try. Looking forward to the Biden episode and whatever follows.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Randy IV
    United States5 years ago

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Many comment on the host's passion for reading and the engaging style of the content, expressing a sense of admiration for the reading projects outlined.
Some feedback suggests that there could be more focus on the core themes of the books discussed rather than personal anecdotes, indicating a desire for deeper literary analysis.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful discussions and insights into classic literature, finding the podcast beneficial for personal growth.

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#262 - Phaedo by Plato
Q: Is the soul altogether immortal, or can it be damaged?
This question addresses whether the soul can suffer harm and what implications this has for the afterlife.
#262 - Phaedo by Plato
Q: Is the body itself bad, or are the desires of the body bad?
This question examines the duality presented in the dialogue regarding body and soul, and the values attached to physical desires.
#262 - Phaedo by Plato
Q: Did Plato think a god had created these souls?
This question explores the origins of souls, whether they pre-exist eternally or are created by a divine entity.
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Q: What do you think heaven is like?
Heaven will have kindness and beauty without the burdens of life; it's a place to encourage one another and celebrate love and connections.
Allen Levi In Conversation: Part II
Q: Can you talk us through the process of, and maybe the similarities and differences of going from writing music to writing a work of fiction?
There's a symmetry to my career path; both use words to tell stories and persuade people, but writing a book is a much longer, more frustrating process compared to writing songs.

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