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Genghis Khan
War Of the Roses
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Socrates
Kristin Lavransdatter
Crime and Punishment
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Emma
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Lord Of the Flies
Pilgrim's Progress
Plato's Republic
Virtue
The Great Gatsby
Beatrix Potter
Henry VI
Socratic Method
William Golding
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.

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

In this episode, Graeme finishes what he began in episode 299: a full retelling of Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." Honestly, I would listen to more audiobooks if they were just Graeme telling me stories.

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In this episode, we dive into Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." We've never really done the whole book in an episode before, so this is (part 1) of a great little introduction for those thinking about reading the book or teaching it to a few edge... more

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C. R. Wiley
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Episode: 248: An interview with Pastor C. R. Wiley about his book, "In the House of Tom Bombadil"

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Thomas Magbee
Host of Classical Stuff You Should Know
A.J. Hanenburg
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Graeme Donaldson
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Dilly 💀💀

    Bro this podcast is fire 🔥

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    Dillyđź’€
    United States5 days ago
  • Grateful for the content

    Considering the literacy crisis right now, and simply as a classical literature lover, very thankful for the podcast.

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    AmberLilllzz
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Classical stuff I should know

    Fantastic, funny, give me more

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    5
    Elly16625
    United States15 days ago
  • My favorite show

    I’ve never devoured a podcast like this one! I love the content and learning about classical stuff!

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    5
    Andrew Daeger
    United States2 months ago
  • Listened to all 300

    I found this show on accident and fell in love with the guys- I joke that I would marry AJ (my husband doesn’t find it as funny as I do). Graeme is so intelligent and funny and Thomas is delightful and has the patiences of saint. Highly recommend. Have listened to all 300.

    My last meal: my husband’s salmon. It’s incredible. 10/10

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    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging, lighthearted banter paired with thoughtful, accessible analysis.
Many praise the hosts' ability to make complex classical topics approachable for educators and families.
Some criticisms point to uneven depth on certain episodes, with a few reviews noting varying research rigor.

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267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno
Q: Can virtue be taught?
Socrates concludes it cannot be taught but comes through true opinion.
267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno
Q: What is virtue?
Virtue is the desire of things honorable and the power of attaining them.
267: Plato's Dialogues: Meno
Q: What is the essence of shape?
The essence of shape is described as the boundaries of an object in space.

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A thoughtful, entertaining trio converses about classical literature, philosophy, history, and related ideas with a mix of sharp analysis and playful banter. Episodes balance scene-by-scene breakdowns and big-picture interpretation, often connecting ancient or canonical texts to modern life, education, and culture. Noteworthy are their approachable explanations, willingness to challenge ideas, and a unique blend of rigor and humor that keeps conversations accessible for educators and curious lay listeners alike.

A standout in this space is the recurring dynamic among the three hosts, who bring complementary perspectives—scholarly, practical, and philosophically curious—while maintaining a friendly, conversational tone that invites listener... more

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