
The Karl Schudt Show
For me to express myself on literature, philosophy, theology, barbells, nature, farming, or whatever else strikes me as interesting. Maybe you will find it interesting too?
Latest episodes

Jul 11, 2025 • 41min
Chesterton's "The Dumb Ox", a biography of Thomas Aquinas, chapter 7
Chesterton explains St. Thomas Aquinas' philosophy of Being, and takes shot at nominalists, evolutionists, and other villains. Chapters 1-6 have been also recorded. Look for the earlier episodes!

Jul 1, 2025 • 49min
The Intellectual Life by Sertillanges
The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges was important to John Senior. Perhaps we should look at it together? I also talk a bit more about space marines and artificial intelligence.

Jun 15, 2025 • 49min
DumbGPT
AIs and LLMs do not understand anything. Listen and find out why everyone is wrong about AI.

Jun 1, 2025 • 31min
Chesterton's "The Dumb Ox", a biography of Thomas Aquinas, chapter 6
Continuation of my reading of Chesterton's biography and reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas. This is part 6, and focuses on his common-sense philosophy as opposed to Hegel or Berkely.

May 22, 2025 • 46min
Notetaking, AI, and Thoughts about Thoughts
Explore the art of note-taking and discover how it blends traditional methods with cutting-edge AI tools. Delve into the intersection of memory, courage, and the joy of literature. Reflect on the ethical implications of AI as it relates to human thought processes. Gain insights from spiritual reflections that guide decision-making. Learn how structured approaches to learning can enhance your philosophical discussions and personal growth.

May 6, 2025 • 49min
What is Philosophy?
I talk about what I think philosophy is, and how it is a useless profession. Also, this episode was live-streamed on Instagram @schudt_strength.

Apr 21, 2025 • 49min
All About Strength Training
A very special episode wherein I talk about strength training. How should you do it? Should you get a coach? You can find me here.

Apr 13, 2025 • 32min
The Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete
Dear Listeners, this is a talk I gave to our church group about the wonderful Great Canon, an athletic masterpiece of biblical scholarship, hymnography, and repentence. I thought you might like it.

Apr 3, 2025 • 49min
Machiavelli on why we prefer the old days
Also, the purpose of writing history, and a little bit of Scriabin talk.

Mar 24, 2025 • 45min
Chesterton's "The Dumb Ox", a biography of Thomas Aquinas, chapter 5
Chesterton delves deeper into the character of St. Thomas Aquinas, born a great aristocrat with immense natural gifts, but the humblest of saints.