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 24, 2021 • 33min
305 The Problem with… “Heretical Pokémon and Jelly Beans”
It’s a special, content-lite episode for the Problem with Reading crew. Tune in for highlights from inside the Trump Hotel, Stephen's Pokémon or Heretic Quiz in which Brevin embarrasses himself, and rants that span the spectrum from bitter to confused to almost entirely wholesome. Also, Sam knows the secret of rightwing jellybeans. Have a listen!
Feb 16, 2021 • 59min
304 The Problem with… “The Tea Farm, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 12”
It is time to fix the Renaissance and the Reformation, and the boys manage to do so in just under an hour. Brevin tries to convince everyone the Martin Luther was the biggest mistake in history, spies don’t care about you, and Covid is changing how we do friendships. Also, Stephen hates physicists approximating equations badly, Sam welcomed the Superbowl’s uncontroversial commercials, and Brevin proposes a tea farm. Have a listen!
Feb 16, 2021 • 40sec
Cut that out please (TPWR 304 Teaser)
The Tea Farm.
Feb 7, 2021 • 54min
303 The Problem with... "Whining, Chest Theory, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 11"
The fellas tackle another full chapter of the Master and His Emissary, grapple with our helplessness in the face of our idiot ruling class, and invent Gerbil Theory (NSA grant pending). Also, Sam stages a coup against Stephen, Brevin reads a poem, and Christianity may have killed the Roman Empire. Have a listen!
Feb 7, 2021 • 44sec
Metamorphoses (TPWR 303 Teaser)
Metamorphoses (TPWR 303 Teaser) by The Problem with Reading
Jan 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
302 The Problem with… “Cultural Genes, Hating Everyone, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 10"
We’re on to part two of the Master and His Emissary with Chapter 7! The boys tighten up their summarizing skills (hopefully) and talk through cultural memes and left-hemisphere feedback loops. Also, imitation is good for the soul, boots will save our civilization, and a look into the inner priesthood of right-wing ideology today. Finally, listen to Stephen hating on the news and tune in next week to see if his rant backfires!
Jan 7, 2021 • 29min
301 The Problem with..."Season Openers and Trivia"
A New Year and a New Season of the Problem with Reading! The three boys are reunited and talk through all the excitement on the way in season 3. Also, Brevin puts his co-hosts on the spot with a Sam vs Stephen TPWR trivia deathmatch!
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 25min
222 The Problem with... "Metroid Prime, Cold Soup, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 9" ft. Zach
The boys gather once more before the new year to retrospect over the first half of The Master and His Emissary. Joining them is the lord sponsor of the reading series and M+E evangelist Zach, who brings spicy takes, a dramatic voice, and archaic video game references. After that, the pod shifts into words about screens and seeing, cold soup and brunch, and the first of men. Also, four (4) rants from Stephen, Brevin, Zach and a secret guest to close out the season. Have a listen!
Dec 22, 2020 • 3min
Schoolhouse Rock and Children Eating Alone ft. Zach (Season 2 Finale Outtake)
Schoolhouse Rock and Children Eating Alone ft. Zach (Season 2 Finale Outtake) by The Problem with Reading
Dec 22, 2020 • 3min
Zach on the Problem with Video Games (Season 2 Finale Teaser)
Zach reflects on video games and re-presentation to the haunting tones of Metroid Prime.
