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
Aug 12, 2021 • 43min
312 The Problem with..."Facebook Church and the Green Knight"
In this shorter special episode, Stephen, Brevin, and Sam discuss Facebook's recent attempts to collaborate with and parasitize churches for their secret nefarious purposes. Also, Stephen despises The Green Knight movie and Sam endorses road rage. Have a listen!
Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 31min
311 The Problem with..."STAR WARS, Again" (Special Episode ft. Jensen and Kellen)
It's Star Wars Special Time, now with twice as many special guests! Kellen and Jensen join Brevin and Stephen to trench run through the recent past, present, and future of Star Wars in its many media forms. Kellen doesn't buy ReyLo, Jensen hates EA's dominance of SW games, Stephen thinks Chewie is overrated, and Brevin wants a return to the wild space west of early novelization. Also, games! Star Wars Trivia (see how well you do!) and the main event, Star Wars Superlatives! What's the best lightsaber? Worst character in the sequels? Character most likely to vote for Bernie Sanders? Listen and find out! DRINK THE GREEN MILK
Jul 28, 2021 • 2min
Chopper, Ruler Of The Galaxy (TPWR 311 Teaser)
Kellen describes why Chopper would rule the Galaxy atop a mountain of bodies.
Jun 26, 2021 • 1h 15min
310 The Problem with…"Zarathustra, Sociology, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 16"
It's finally the end of the Master and His Emissary. As they finish up the final chapter, the boys reflect on a long journey well spent, as well as critique a few gaps in the book's conclusion. Also, firebombing freemasons, sinophillic sociologists, Covid nonsense, and comic sans psychopathy. Have a listen!
Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
309 The Problem with... "Modernism, Bad Neighbors, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 15"
It's the homestretch as the Master and His Emissary stares at modernism and postmodernism. There's plenty more about why modern art is bad--what's not to like!? Also, Brevin brings an article about kickstarter board game bloat, Sam laments self-inviting relatives, and Stephen goes on an expectative-laced rant against innocent car enthusiasts. Have a listen!
May 31, 2021 • 1h 8min
308 The Problem with “Romanticism, Blood Marys, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 14"
While this podcast is supposed to be about the industrial revolution's creation of a dystopian hellscape, the Master and His Emissary sort of breezes by the topic, and the boys do too. Instead they talk about who to vote for in 2020, how many whole fried chickens one can stuff into a Bloody Mary, and even a mask/vaccine politics. Have a listen!
May 16, 2021 • 1h 14min
307 The Problem with..."McGilchrist, RPG Novels, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 13" ft. Nik
We're back at it with the Master and His Emissary Chapter 10, and we've brought a special guest to throw water on our enthusiasm! Nik has some choice words to say about McGilchrist's analysis of the Enlightenment (and everything else), Brevin is ready to go to war with birds, and Stephen takes the controversial position of disliking group projects. Have a listen!
Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 16min
306 The Problem with..."Online PE Classes and a Secular Age" ft. Ben
Special Guest Ben arrives on the program to give a succinct summary of Charles Taylor's "Secular Age" and saves the boys several months of reading. Stephen's main man David Foster Wallace makes an angst-filled return. Sam steals several of Brevin's transitions, and everyone successfully passes the All Souls College Entrance Exam. Have a Listen!
Mar 15, 2021 • 57sec
It Loops Back Around to Being Stupid (TPWR 306 Teaser)
It Loops Back Around to Being Stupid (TPWR 306 Teaser) by The Problem with Reading
Mar 12, 2021 • 36sec
The Worst Kind Of Doctor (TPWR 306 Teaser)
The Worst Kind Of Doctor (TPWR 306 Teaser) by The Problem with Reading
