The Street Stoic
“The Street Stoic” is a podcast that invites listeners in for their daily shot of inspiration by combining Hip Hop lyrics with ancient Stoic philosophy. Hosted by Dramos, whose voice has been heard from The Breakfast Club to New York’s Z100 and most recently his “Life as a Gringo” podcast; the show creates a practical approach on how to live a happier and more fulfilled life.
Latest episodes
Jan 18, 2023 • 11min
Big Sean & Seneca | The Importance Of Seizing The Day
Dramos takes a look at lyrics from Big Sean's "Life Should Go On" and how they relate to Seneca's quote on why it's important to never leave for tomorrow what you can accomplish today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2023 • 10min
Tupac & Seneca | Being Strong In The Face Of Hardships
Tupac Shakur, wildly considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, made an immediate impact on the charts with "Me Against The World." Today, Dramos reflects on how it relates to Seneca's philosophy on the importance of practicing resilience in tough times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2023 • 13min
Nipsey Hussle & Epictetus | Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
Quoting the late great Nipsey Hussle and philosopher Epictetus, Dramos breaks down the importance of focusing on the things that are within control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2023 • 10min
Gratitude Changes Everything ft. J. Cole & Epictetus
Top selling artist J. Cole raps about family and love in his singe "Love Yourz." Taking lyrics from this song, Dramos looks at how they relate to Epictetus' quote on why we should appreciate the journey of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2023 • 10min
Keep Your Ego In Check ft. Logic, Russ & Ryan Holiday
Ego can fuel society in many different ways, and "Therapy Music," an introspective track that looks at the way ego fuels society, is a perfect example on how it relates to modern stoic Ryan Holiday's quote on diminishing one's ego. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2023 • 10min
Bouncing Back After Failure ft. Jay Z & Marcus Aurelius
Today's episode features lyrics from Jay Z's "Blueprint2" and how it relates to Stoic Philosopher Marcus Aurelius' quote on overcoming obstacles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2023 • 10min
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, Just Keep Moving ft. Nipsey Hussle & Marcus Aurelius
Dramos discusses lyrics from Nispey Hussle's "Road to Riches" and how they relate to stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius' quote on the importance of assembling your life by taking action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 9, 2023 • 12min
Staying In Your Lane ft. Brand Nubien, Jay Z, & Epictetus
Brand Nubien's "Love Me or Leave Me Alone," quickly became a hit upon its release in 1993. In the season premiere of The Street Stoic, Dramos breaks down lyrics from the song, and discusses how it relates to the Greek philosopher Epictetus' quote on how to identify things you can, and can’t control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3, 2022 • 2min
Introducing: The Street Stoic
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