

Classical Stuff You Should Know
A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee
A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.
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May 2, 2023 • 1h 7min
230: The Gold Standard
In this episode, we discuss how the different monetary paradigms have affected history. Turns out, it's kinda hard to make things run if you are just trading shoes back and forth.

Apr 25, 2023 • 50min
229: Thought Experiments
In this episode we discuss a few of the famous thought experiments and their purpose in general. Also, it's totally not the same boat.

Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 8min
228: The Pomposity of ChatGPT
In this episode, we review some common writing errors . . . errors that robots commit. Darn Robits are stealin' our jerbs.

Mar 14, 2023 • 59min
227: The final Kantdown
This is the last of the four part series on Kant's "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals." While I don't feel like I nailed the first bit, I think we ended in a good place.

Mar 7, 2023 • 59min
226: War of the Roses 6: Wormwood
In this episode, Graeme continues his series on the War of the Roses. The catatonic king finally wakes up, a guy fights the king in order to save him, and Clifford doesn't make an appearance.

Feb 21, 2023 • 54min
225: Festschrift
In this episode, we discuss the collection of essays written in honor of Andrew Kern, "Liber Amicorum."

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
224: Kant IV: Get them endsssss
In this episode, we continue with chapter two of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, by Immanuel Kant. Our Hackles. They are raised.

Jan 25, 2023 • 59min
223: The War of the Roses 5: The Mad King
Graeme continues his series on the War of the Roses. New this week: a dude who fights without armor on, a military parade, and the mad king. It's like Game of Thrones, except real and sadly lacking Peter Dinklage.

Jan 17, 2023 • 52min
222: Leaf by Niggle by Tolkien
Tolkien once wrote a story that totally isn't an allegory. Not even one bit. We discuss that story (totally an allegory) in this episode. Also, Horticulture! We don't discuss it, just been thinking about it lately.

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
221: The Discarded Image
Explore the medieval model of the universe and its challenges. Reflect on the implications of the motto 'God and My Right' on society. Delve into inconsistencies in our understanding and actions. Discuss the ethical implications of technology and selfishness. Question the legitimacy of the current system and speculate on the future of our society.