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Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal Education

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Classical Education
Artificial Intelligence
Albertus Magnus Institute
Liberal Arts Education
Liberal Arts
Liberal Education
Philosophy
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Catholic Liberal Education
Trivium
Vatican
Catholic Church
The Cohort Program
History
Education
Politics
Wyoming Catholic College
Catholic Anthropology
Symphony X
Plato

Like the early philosophers and theologians before us, we are seeking to nourish our souls, discover the truth, and live in the world, but not of it. Welcome to the Magnus Podcast where John Johnson and Larissa Bianco hope to connect contemporary thinkers to conversations from the catacombs in the classical, Christian tradition before us. The Magnus Podcast is a production of the Albertus Magnus I... more

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Mike LePond
Bass player for Symphony X
Symphony X
Episode: Ep. 122 – Mythology Makes the Best Metal Songs: Mythology, the Classics, and Progressive Metal with Mike LePond of Symphony X
Steve Cortright
Co-founder of Albertus Magnus Institute
Albertus Magnus Institute
Episode: Ep. 119 - Liberal Arts, What Are They Good For? with Steven Cortright
Eric Black
Board member of the Albertus Magnus Institute
Albertus Magnus Institute
Episode: Ep. 118 - Philosophy is More Valuable in Business than an MBA
Anthony Esolen
Dr. Anthony Esolen, professor and scholar
Magnus Fellowship / Institute
Episode: Ep. 117 - Purgatorio and Love? with Dr. Anthony Esolen
Joshua Mazrin
Executive Director-elect of AMI
Albertus Magnus Institute
Episode: Ep. 116 - An Introduction
Alec Bianco
Director of Marketing for CiRCE Institute
CiRCE Institute
Episode: Ep. 115 - Where Did We Go Wrong?: A Mediocre and Sentimental Education
Sam Sorich
Adjunct at JP The Great University; documentary filmmaker
JP The Great University
Episode: Ep.114 - On René Girard and Mimetic Desire
Travis Cooper
Professor and webinar presenter
Thomas Aquinas College
Episode: Ep. 112 - On A Midsummer Night's Dream
Father Peter Hannah
Catholic priest, member of the Dominican Order
Dominican Order
Episode: Ep. 111 - Ad Fontes: Latin, Tradition & Faith

Hosts

John Johnson
Host and co-host of the Magnus Podcast, involved with the Albertus Magnus Institute, leads discussions on topics related to liberal education and philosophy.
Larissa Bianco
Co-host of the Magnus Podcast and one of the directors at the Albertus Magnus Institute.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • An excellent way to participate in the good life

    The Magnus Podcast brings on interesting and excellent guests, the hosts ask insightful questions, and the topics they discuss allow for listeners to really delve deep into the classics, philosophy, and the liberal arts. Please listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alecmb
    United States3 years ago
  • Tantalizing Glimpse of the Pearl of Wisdom

    These podcasts are a very good introduction into the classes that most of them are drawn from. We spend so much time on tributaries when real food is readily available. The topics covered here are eternal and truly meaningful. I am very grateful to the institute for making these materials available to all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roberto Hill
    United States4 years ago
  • Worth the listen

    Enriching conversations, important topics. This podcast brings together the gravitas of the intellectual life with leisure and enjoyment - as of a dinner with friends. With a million voices and ideas out there, these are some truly worth your time and attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LM Summers
    United States4 years ago
  • Lectures Worth Meditating On…

    The Magnus Institute is generously distributing the riches of wisdom through these episodes. If we will be attentive and gather up these nuggets of truth, we will not only grow richer in knowledge, but wiser as we are conformed to the image of Christ, who is truth and wisdom incarnate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathanbshaver
    United States4 years ago
  • The Albertus Magnus Education

    I never got into listening to podcasts frequently, perhaps because they often seem to divert my attention rather than enrich me. I have listened to nearly all of the Magnus episodes—my wife can attest, since she is often required to listen along while I put it on at home. The difference is that this podcast can educate and does so in a way true to the classical liberal arts. One of my favorite episodes—apart from the very first episode—has to be something like 2 1/2 hours on Aristotle’s Categori... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tippy Tripod
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and insightful conversations that bridge classical philosophy with contemporary issues.
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Reviewers appreciate the caliber of guests and the depth of discussions, often citing it as a refreshing change from mainstream media.

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Ep. 119 - Liberal Arts, What Are They Good For? with Steven Cortright
Q: When you start to talk about liberal arts, what are the first things that you think are important to say?
The initial clarification that liberal refers to freedom and that arts denote habits and disciplines that free a person from ignorance and prepare them to participate in civic and spiritual life.
Ep. 117 - Purgatorio and Love? with Dr. Anthony Esolen
Q: Why are there three cantos dedicated to love in this section during Dante's ascent of Purgatory?
The three cantos collectively trace love as a governing force in human life: how desire can be rightly ordered, how love prompts moral action, and how the soul learns to love the good through charity, philosophy, and theology, culminating in a transformation that aligns personal longing with divine truth.
Ep.114 - On René Girard and Mimetic Desire
Q: Who was René Girard and why should contemporary audiences care about his ideas?
Girard proposed that human desires are imitated (mimetic) and that this imitation leads to rivalry and violence, which is managed through sacrificial mechanisms; Christianity, in his view, reveals and ultimately dissolves these cycles by promoting forgiveness and neighborly love, making his work a bridge between literature, theology, and social theory.
Ep. 116 - An Introduction
Q: Give me your top three priorities for 2026.
Priorities include expanding AMI's reach through strategic partnerships with classical schools and universities, scaling organizational efficiency, and launching new initiatives like publications, pilgrimages, and symposia to broaden impact while keeping overhead low.
Ep. 106 - What is Knowing?
Q: What are the implications of the concept of participation according to Plato?
Participation means that things we perceive are reflections of higher realities; our understanding must transcend basic perception to grasp their deeper significance.

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Exploring the intersections of classical education and contemporary thought, engaging discussions craft a rich tapestry of topics encompassing philosophy, technology, and liberal arts. A blend of historical and modern perspectives, the content reflects on spiritual and ethical dimensions of current societal issues. Noteworthy for its strong ties to the Christian intellectual tradition, the discussions often reference venerable philosophers and contributors, engaging listeners in a quest for truth and wisdom. This podcast invites an audience eager for enriching dialogues that seek to elevate the mind and spirit in today's rapidly evolving world.

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