

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Society of G.K. Chesterton
The Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski. Want to give us feedback? Email podcast@chesterton.org.
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Nov 9, 2012 • 30min
ACS Virtual Society Meeting 11/7/12
Wednesday, November 7 at 7PM Central. With the election behind us, President Dale Ahlquist shares Chesterton's thoughts on politics and patriotism, drawn from a chapter in the new book, The Complete Thinker: The Marvelous Mind of G.K. Chesterton.
We'll also share an update on the next season of the Apostle of Common Sense - we completed filming Season VII last week at EWTN!

Oct 25, 2012 • 53min
Dale Ahlquist on 10/24/12 EWTN with Fr. Mitch Pacwa
10/24/12Dale Ahlquist discusses the latest episodes of "G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense" and the life and work of GK Chesterton with Father Mitch Pacwa on EWTN LIVEchesterton.orghttp://www.ewtn.com/tv/live/ewtnlive.asp

Oct 20, 2012 • 18min
The Complete Thinker Interview Catholic Connection 10/19/12
Get in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/catholic-connection/id316248218?mt=2Dave Palmer is guest host for Theresa Tomeo. Dale Ahlquist is interviewed on Catholic Connection on Ave Maria Radio on 10/19/12 talking about his new book The Complete Thinker, and what it means to be a complete thinker, and how G.K. Chesterton had that kind of mind.Chesterton.org

Oct 18, 2012 • 16min
Dale Ahlquist 10/17/12 on Morning Air talking about The Complete Thinker
Dale Ahlquist is interviewed on Morning Air Radio on 10/17/12 from 6 to 6:30am talking about his new book The Complete Thinker, and what it means to be a complete thinker, and how G.K. Chesterton had that kind of mind. And we can learn to have that kind of mind, too, if we read Chesterton.http://relevantradio.com/audios/morning-air-with-sean-herriottchesterton.orghttp://www.chesterton.org/store/#ecwid:category=1777461&mode=product&product=15544862

Oct 15, 2012 • 45min
Ian Ker on GKC on Humor and the Philosophy of Wonder
“G.K. Chesterton on Humor,” by Ian KerRecorded on:Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:00 PM“G.K. Chesterton on Humor”Ian Ker, University of OxfordIda Noyes, Third Floor Theatre1212 East 59th StreetCo-sponsored by The Nicholson Center for British Studies, The American Chesterton Society, and the Literature and Philosophy WorkshopChesterton regarded comedy as important an art form as tragedy. He thought humor was integral to Christianity as opposed to paganism, and it was an essential part of his philosophy of wonder.Ian Ker has taught both English literature and theology at universities in the United States and Britain, where he is currently a member of the Oxford theology faculty. He is the author and editor of more than twenty books on Newman, including the standard biography which Oxford University Press reissued prior to Newman’s beatification. He is also the author of The Catholic Revival in English Literature 1845-1961, Mere Catholicism, and most recently, G. K. Chesterton: A Biography.

Oct 2, 2012 • 29min
First Ever Virtual Society Meeting Recording 10-1-12
The first-ever online meeting of the American Chesterton Society. Topics for discussion include:
Special preview of the next issue of Gilbert Magazine, our 15th Anniversary Issue!
A sneak peek at two new books coming out this fall: The Soul of Wit: G.K. Chesterton on William Shakespeare (Dover) and The Complete Thinker: the Marvelous Mind of G.K. Chesterton (Ignatius)
Highlights of our upcoming ACS Rome Pilgrimage, March 15-23, 2013
And … drum roll please … the ACS Rome Pilgrimage Raffle Drawing, live!
Date & Time: Mon, Oct 1st, 2012 at 7:00 pm CDT

Aug 5, 2012 • 19min
#US60 Final Reno Joey Odendahl and Sharon Parker Interviews
Nancy Brown one last time from Reno, with interviews with Joey Odendahl, director of MANALIVE THE MOVIE, and Sharon Parker, responsible for hosting the conference in Reno, head of the local society.

Aug 4, 2012 • 8min
US#59 Reno Friday
Nancy summarizes Friday and looks forward to Saturday when she'll speak.

Aug 3, 2012 • 9min
US#58 In Reno
Podcasting from Reno Nevada from the ACS Conference on Friday morning, 8/3/12

Aug 2, 2012 • 7min
US#57 Reno, NV
Podcasting nearly live from the Silver Legacy Hotel in Reno, NV, Nancy gets ready for the conference which starts today.