The Great Books

Episode 371: A Thank You and a Farewell

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Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Miller's Podcast Journey

  • John J. Miller shared his journey starting The Great Books Podcast in 2017 and recording 370 episodes on various classics.
  • He reflected on his personal education and memorable encounters with great literature throughout his life.
INSIGHT

Finite Nature of Great Books

  • The Great Books list is finite, so at some point, a great books podcast might become a very good books podcast.
  • Miller emphasized how some lesser-known classics can also provide meaningful discussions.
ANECDOTE

Rediscovering Austen's Northanger Abbey

  • Miller recalled discovering he had actually read Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey when preparing for the show.
  • Finding his old marked-up paperback brought the experience and themes flooding back vividly.
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