
"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 317 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Unlock timeless leadership and betrayal lessons from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as we explore the question: Why did Brutus kill Caesar? In this lecture, we dive into Brutus’s famous “serpent’s egg” soliloquy from Act 2, Scene 1 and u... more
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In this lecture, I explore how Ayn R... more
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What happens when an epic Hindu poem collides with modern workplace bias?
Artistic-director Sharanya Rao joins Kirk to trace three big chapters of her journey: consulting on Mahabharata Tales for Austin Shakespeare, founding Leela In... more
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In this video I give a brief analysis of Ahab's character and a reading of one of his speeches in chapter 132, The Symphony.
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Really good explanation.
Would recommend to students.
Great show! Thanks.
Reading and discussion of great literature and poetry by Kirk Barbera, a tremendously considerate and *good* expert on the matter.
This pod has been a non-stop supply of soul-food for me over the years. Im not sure where I would be without the inspiration, understanding, and self-help that can be found in literature, but I am sure that I love where I am now because of it.
Thank-you, Kirk.
.. everyone should give Kirk a 5-star rating and leave a review. and send him money!!! This stuff is pure ... more
I’ve never been a fan of poetry. I found it confusing and boring. However, Kirk’s ability to make poems relevant and easy to understand helped me appreciate the true beauty behind poetic words. Great concept!
Kirk is a natural and inspirational teacher. As an avid reader, and one who has learned more from”non-business” books than many business books, I’m thrilled to hear how Kirk related literature to life. This is a great podcast for anyone looking to live a better life.
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