The Problem with Reading
The Problem with Reading
A book appreciation club hosted by one catholic, one anglican, and one orthodox nerd. We talk about book chapters, special topics, and what we're drinking.
Currently:
-James Scott's Seeing Like a State (502-present)
Previously:
-Jacques Ellul's Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes (421-427, 429)
-Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (407-410, 412-413, 415-416)
-Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (402 and 405)
-Richard Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences (314-318)
-Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary (213-310)
-Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue (101-114,116-119)
You can find this podcast on most podcast applications, Itunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Currently:
-James Scott's Seeing Like a State (502-present)
Previously:
-Jacques Ellul's Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes (421-427, 429)
-Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (407-410, 412-413, 415-416)
-Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (402 and 405)
-Richard Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences (314-318)
-Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary (213-310)
-Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue (101-114,116-119)
You can find this podcast on most podcast applications, Itunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 10, 2022 • 29min
401 The Problem with…“Traditional Season Openers”
2022 is finally here, and the Problem with Reading has a party to kick off the new year. Stephen presents more Math Poetry, Sam has his best rant of 2021 in 2022, and Brevin already wants Summer to return. Have a listen!
Feb 10, 2022 • 1min
Math Poetry, Part 2 (TPWR 401 Teaser)
Stephen returns with an addition to his hit poetry series, "Math Homework without the Math."
Dec 16, 2021 • 7min
319 It’s a Wonderful Nietzsche - The Problem with Reading Christmas Special
Friedrich Nietzsche stars in the classic Christmas story of "It's a Wonderful Life" and discovers the world without his contribution to philosophy would be a very different place.
Our thanks to the anonymous (sorry) Facebook poster whose comment inspired (and wrote half of) this audio drama.
Nov 28, 2021 • 57min
318 The Problem with... "Human Dignity and Single People"
The gentlemen wrap up "Ideas have Consequences" with their takeaways and leave-behinds, and afterwards Stephen and Sam review the venerable MacIntyre's speech at the 2021 Notre Dame Ethics conference. Also, Brevin hates single people, Sam muses, and everyone has a good time.
Nov 16, 2021 • 57min
317 The Problem with..."New York Musings and Word Limits"
The boys finish off the final chapters of Ideas have Consequences to mixed reviews. Stephen avoids getting cancelled again, while Sam and Brevin fall on different sides of a latter day Chinese Alexis de Tocqueville who's disappearing celebrities and banning video games. Also, Stephen complains about word limits, Sam avoids actually ranting in favor of inconclusive musing yet again, and Brevin possibly commits a hate crime against handless people.
Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 6min
316 The Problem with..."God Our Mother and Geico"
Ideas Have Consequences continues with chapters 6 and 7, and Richard Weaver is one cranky fella! Also, Stephen discovers the horrors of navigating insurance labyrinths, Brevin learns family weddings aren't important, and everyone tries to work out whether God is our "Mother." Also, see the podcast feed for the outtakes that didn't make it into the episode--have a listen!
Oct 26, 2021 • 4min
TPWR Outtakes: "Edgelord Batman and Fake Music"
There's a new Batman movie, and it's edgy. Also 4:33 is not a thing. Stop it.
Oct 26, 2021 • 5min
TPWR Outtake: "Mars Hill and True Heresy Podcasts"
The boys discuss Christianity Today's excellent podcast, "The Fall of Mars Hill"
Sep 30, 2021 • 56min
315 The Problem with…“Bad Jazz Opinions and Math Poetry”
Ideas have Consequences Chapters 4 and 5 brings some folksy wisdom, but also some very bad opinions about Jazz, which Sam takes to task. In other news, Stephen shows off his brewing and poetry skills, Brevin endorses apartment gardening, and ebooks are an abomination. Have a listen!
Sep 20, 2021 • 57min
314 The Problem with…"the Unifying Dream and Summer"
The podcast kicks off a new reading series with Chapters 1-3 of Richard Weaver's "Ideas Have Consequences"! Listen to hear Sam talk about how marriage forces generality over overspecialization, Brevin declare the death of the Summer, and Stephen butcher a YA fantasy novel's name. Also, Anberlin's reunion tour, the pressure of being a sound technician, and all three chaps are drinking Evan Williams. Cut from this episode: an extended reverie about LEGO Bionicle's expansive lore. Enjoy!
Articles:
~https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/were-the-only-plane-in-the-sky-214230/
~https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/09/glenn-vogt-september-11/620030/
