

#5103
Mentioned in 8 episodes
Brothers Kramazov
Book •
'The Brothers Karamazov' is a complex novel that explores themes of faith, doubt, morality, and free will through the lives of the Karamazov family.
The story centers around the murder of Fyodor Karamazov and the subsequent investigation, with each of his sons—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—representing different facets of human nature.
Dmitri is driven by passion and sensual desires, Ivan embodies intellectual skepticism, and Alyosha represents spiritual purity and faith.
The novel delves into philosophical debates about the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the search for meaning in a world filled with suffering.
Through its intricate plot and profound character studies, 'The Brothers Karamazov' examines the depths of the human soul and the complexities of moral choice.
The story centers around the murder of Fyodor Karamazov and the subsequent investigation, with each of his sons—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—representing different facets of human nature.
Dmitri is driven by passion and sensual desires, Ivan embodies intellectual skepticism, and Alyosha represents spiritual purity and faith.
The novel delves into philosophical debates about the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the search for meaning in a world filled with suffering.
Through its intricate plot and profound character studies, 'The Brothers Karamazov' examines the depths of the human soul and the complexities of moral choice.
Mentioned by

















Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by Conan as a book he recently read and enjoyed, despite finding some parts slow.

25 snips
Don’t Look A Gift Horse Meat In The Mouth Yet Again
Mentioned by 

as a five-episode series available on Patreon at the $10 a month tier.


Tamler Sommers

22 snips
Episode 320: Forgive Me (Kafka's "A Hunger Artist")
Mentioned by 

as an allusion to their conversation about death and life.


Dasha Nekrasova
20 snips
Nuzzi Salute
Mentioned by 

as being excessively long when referring to resumes.


Matt

15 snips
Friday Flight - Pre-K For Pay, Helicopter Savers, & Politics Shmoliticks #1029
Mentioned by 

when speaking about freedom and humanity.


Timothy Radcliffe
83. Synod Spirituality with Fr. Radcliffe: ‘Authority’
Mentioned as an example of literature that is too complex to consume constantly.

The DIY Investor's Guide to Building Your Own Index Fund (And Why It's a Terrible Idea)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a classic book he is revisiting with an AI co-reader.

Laurence Holt

AI in K–12: Feedback, Curiosity, and the New Frontier of Teaching
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a book by Dostoevsky that he has read.

Martin Cothran

How the Founding Fathers' Classical Education Shaped America
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as one of Dostoevsky's novels in the top 25 greatest books.

Jacke Wilson

744 Love, Sex, and Frankenstein (with Caroline Lea) | #10 Greatest Book of All Time | My Last Book with Geoffrey Turnovsky | A Letter from a Middle School Teacher and Mom
Mentioned as containing interwoven themes that influenced the speaker's conversion story.

Discussing Orthodoxy w Jay Dyer | Q&A | Ask Your Orthodox Questions
Mentioned by 

, referencing the 'Grand Inquisitor' scene within the novel.


Bishop Robert Barron

The Risen Jesus
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

in reference to Dostoevsky's riff on the Grand Inquisitor.

Fr. John Neppler

Self-Determination and Self-Gift
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

, describing its confusing nature due to characters having multiple names.

Elisha Voetberg
444: Our Top Books of 2025 LIVE Stream
Mentioned as a book that the podcast will be pulverizing to squeeze goodness out of.

Dostoyevsky’s Unique Critique of Utopianism (Notes From Underground)
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a book he intends to finish, acknowledging its difficulty.

Jay Dyer

Pt 2 - Candace/TPUSA, Evolutionary Fan Fiction: Response to Professor Dave & OPEN DEBATE & CALLS
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

, referring to a scene involving Ivan and Alyosha.

Josh Nadeau

Ep. 279 - How to Be an Everyday Saint with Josh Nadeu from Sword & Pencil



