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A show where I engage in thoughtful discourse with interesting musicians and thinkers musicallyspeaking.substack.com

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Originally Recorded February 12th, 2026

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Originally Recorded February 10th, 2026

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Liz Kelly
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Episode: Episode 604 - Interview with Liz Kelly (Women's Formation Community Leader - Word On Fire Institute)
Ben Appel
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Episode: Episode 603 - Second Interview with Ben Appel (Writer)
Paul Gottfried
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Episode: Episode 602 - Discussing Curtis Yarvin and American Conservatism with Paul Gottfried (Editor-in-Chief - Chronicles Magazine)
Simone Rizkallah
Director of Philos Catholic and host of the Beyond Rome Podcast
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Episode: Episode 601 - Interview with Simone Rizkallah (Director - Philos Catholic, Host - Beyond Rome Podcast)
Marc Eliot
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Episode: Episode 600 - Interview with Marc Eliot (Author)
Guy Evans
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Episode: Episode 599 - Interview with Guy Evans (Author - Beyond Nitro)
Thomas Ward
Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Episode 596 - Discussing Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy with Thomas Ward (Assoc. Professor of Philosophy - University of Texas at Austin)

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Chuong Nguyen
Host of the show, engaging in thoughtful conversations with diverse guests on topics of music, society, and philosophy.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Some great topics and guests

    But if you’re going to do a podcast then be serious about your sound quality. The sound is so poor that it becomes frustrating to continue listening. I keep returning hoping to find the listening more agreeable but not so.

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    Happy in bed
    United States7 months ago
  • Good listen

    A great range of guests! Easy listen

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    5
    rachelM077
    Australia3 years ago

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Episode 604 - Interview with Liz Kelly (Women's Formation Community Leader - Word On Fire Institute)
Q: How can faithful Catholic men contribute to the formation of women in the church?
By attending to their own formation and being role models of faith, which helps uplift the entire community.
Episode 604 - Interview with Liz Kelly (Women's Formation Community Leader - Word On Fire Institute)
Q: How should Catholics, as well as non-Catholic Christians, consider the role of Mary in the life of the Church?
Mary directs us toward her son, providing support and intercession, illustrating how she desires our good and encourages closeness to Jesus.
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Q: What part about writing or promoting the book gives you the most joy?
Hearing responses from people who felt the book was therapeutic and engaging, and who couldn't put it down brings him joy as an author.
Episode 603 - Second Interview with Ben Appel (Writer)
Q: How should LGBT Americans engage in politics?
LGBT individuals should engage in politics as individuals with their beliefs rather than as a monolithic voting block, focusing on individual issues they care about.
Episode 603 - Second Interview with Ben Appel (Writer)
Q: What's it like being a gender heretic?
It was lonely for a long time as he felt he was the only one holding these views, and everyone around him seemed to agree with mainstream beliefs about gender.

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