Overdue Classics

Patty, Alec, and Brandon wrap up Book II on this Question and Answer episode and look ahead to the next installment of Herodotus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overdue Classics 48 Herodotus Book II, Part 3—Patty, Alec, and Brandon discuss the last section of Book II of Herodotus and look ahead to the Q&A Episode.Email us: podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patty, Alec, and Brandon return the second half of Book II of Herodotus' Histories. Email us: podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patty and Alec Bianco return for Book II of Herodotus' Histories. We left Book I with the death of the Persian king Cyrus. In Book II Herodotus takes this opportunity jump into Egypt. Email us: podcasts@circeinstitute.org Thanks to the Belmont Abbey Honors College today: bac.edu/honors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get angry with Matt, Andrea, and Brandon as they discuss Plutarch's comparison of Lycurgus and Numa. And then listen as they realize he may be a sneaky genius. Email us: podcasts@circeinstitute.org The Lawgivers: https://circeinstitute.org/product/the-lawgivers/ Thanks to the Belmont Abbey Honors College today: bac.edu/honors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea, Matt, and Brandon remember everything they forgot about Numa Pompilius! They discuss how Plutarch gives a true contrast to the Lawgiver Lycurgus which anticipates the comparison he will make to conclude this set of parallel lives.The Lawgivers: https://circeinstitute.org/product/the-lawgivers/ New Intensive! https://circeinstitute.org/product/teaching-like-every-day-is-christmas/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Bianco returns to talk Plutarch with Brandon and Andrea. Using the Hicks brothers' translation they begin with the first life in The Lawgivers, Lycurgus of Sparta. They discuss his influences, laws, and lasting legacy which shaped much of how we still view Sparta today.The Lawgivers: https://circeinstitute.org/product/the-lawgivers/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overdue Classics 42 On the Human Condition Q&AAndrea, Brandon, and Patty wrap up the discussion of St. Basil's On the Human Condition with questions. They cover ideas they'll be continuing to ponder, how this text shapes how we teach, how the text might be taught, and the translator's choice to compile these particular pieces under the title On the Human Condition.FORMA Symposium: https://circeinstitute.org/events/forma-symposium/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Andrea, and Patty return to St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition. This episode deviates a little from the homilies we have discussed so far. The end of the collection is a short letter in response to Bishop Amphilochius, a student of St. Basil, and selections from his Long Rules relevant to the topic of the Human Condition. Many of the previous themes are revisited and fleshed out in their application to the living Christian community.CIRCE Regional Conference: https://circeinstitute.org/events/lift-up-your-hearts-2/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Andrea, Patty Bianco return to St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition for the 5th homily, Homily on the Words "Be Attentive to Yourself." The hosts discuss St. Basil simply's teaching on true attentiveness as a safeguard of the soul.CIRCE Regional Conference: https://circeinstitute.org/events/lift-up-your-hearts-2/FORMA Symposium: https://circeinstitute.org/events/forma-symposium/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's confession time as Brandon, Andrea, Patty Bianco return to St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition for the 4th homily, Homily Against Anger. The hosts discuss how St. Basil simply, yet profoundly, explains the ridiculousness of sinful responses of anger, while still articulating the need for righteous anger.CIRCE Atrium: https://circeinstitute.org/atrium/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Andrea, Patty Bianco return to St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition for the 3rd homily in this collection. St. Basil draws his congregation's attention to the problem of evil, tying together the errant responses of a rejection of God's existence and a rejection of His goodness. The hosts discuss his exposition which primarily focuses on the latter and how his specific audience directs his theological arguments.CIRCE Atrium: https://circeinstitute.org/atrium/Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Andrea, Patty Bianco dive into Homily Two in St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition. This second homily is a purposeful part 2 to St. Basil's 1st homily "On the Origin of Humanity" he picks up where he left off in the Genesis account deftly and clearly drawing out the answers about our place in the cosmos that we still wrestle with today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon and Andrea are joined by Patty Bianco for the discussions on St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition. In the first episode, they cover how this compilation of Homilies came to be. After recognizing that St. Basil's homilies must be approached one at a time, they wrestle through his delineation of image and likeness.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian, Andrea, and Brandon revisit all 3 plays in this Q&A. They start with Brian playing Professor, giving first-timers Andrea and Brandon the questions he uses with students when teaching these plays. Then they dive in to all the burning questions...yours and theirs!Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/New Aberdeen College - Brian Phillips, Board Member: https://newaberdeencollege.com/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian, Andrea, and Brandon dive in to the final play of Aeschylus trilogy resolving the woes of house Atreus. They discuss Athene's establishment of Athens as the center for rhetorical justice as well as the passionate...and strange...arguements by the Furies and Apollo as they adjudicate between piety and matricide. Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/New Aberdeen College - Brian Phillips, Board Member: https://newaberdeencollege.com/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out we really didn't cover enough of Agamemnon to really get into The Libation Bearers. Luckily we have Brian Phillips to get us all up to speed. Brian, Andrea, and Brandon then get into parallels between Oerestes and Odyssius, competing claims of piety, and true dilemma.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea and Brandon are joined by old friend and former colleague Brian Phillips for this series on Aeschylus' Oresteia. In this first episode, they jump into Agamemnon discussing its back story, connections to and deviations from Homer, and end up wishing for more time. You can also check out Brian's article on Penelope, Clytemnestra, and weaving here: https://circeinstitute.org/blog/blog-potw-odyssey-dangerous-women-their-looms/" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon is joined by Patty and Alec Bianco to answer questions about Book I of Herodotus' History. They revisit Solon's soliloquy on happiness, as well as Herodotus' treatment of Oracles, prophecy, and fate in ancient Greece. Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/ Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Brandon is joined by Patty and Alec Bianco to wrap up the first book of Herodotus' History. In this episode, they follow Cyrus' move across Ionia, Babylon, and the rest of the Eastern Mediterranean.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon is joined by Patty and Alec Bianco to discuss the first book of Herodotus' History. In this episode, they look to sections 73-144 and the culmination of Croesus unraveling Fate. They also discuss Herodotus account of the rise of Cyrus in Persia.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon is joined by Patty and Alec Bianco to discuss the first book of Herodotus' History. In this first episode they tackle sections 1-72 discovering Herdotus' purpose for writing, meandering style, and navigation between myth and reporting.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea, Brandon, and Matt wrap up the Epic of Gilgamesh answering a few of your questions and a few of our own. We also take a little time to mock one of our tens of listeners.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgChildren's Gilgamesh: https://bookshop.org/p/books/gilgamesh-the-hero-geraldine-mccaughrean/12576965?aid=1329&ean=9780802852625&listref=overdue-classicsA Land of Giants: http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits/land_of_giants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea, Brandon, and Matt discuss the final book of the Epic of Gilgamesh. We see the culmination of Gilgamesh's pursuit of immortality, a near eastern flood narrative, and many other connections to the Old Testament narrative. The hosts discuss whether the ending is satisfying and lay out some questions for the Q&A episode.Matt's Groundhog Day blog post: https://classicalconversations.com/blog/groundhog-day/Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgFind the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/overdue-classics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea, Brandon, and Matt discuss Gilgamesh's mourning of Endiku. As mourning leads to fear, we follow Gilgamesh on treacherous journey, risking death in pursuit of eternal life.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgFind the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/overdue-classics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gilgamesh and Endiku face off with Humbaba in the Cedar Forrest. But their hero's welcome is short-lived. Andrea, Brandon, and Matt discuss the fallout of their battle, insulting the gods, and the dreams of Endiku.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgFind the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/overdue-classics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pick back up with new best friends Gilgamesh and Endiku as they head out to best the best of the Cedar Forrest. Andrea, Brandon, and Matt discuss more connections to the Bible and other ancient mythology.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgFind the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/overdue-classics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Andrea, and Brandon reach far back to one of our oldest stories, The Epic of Gilgamesh. The oldest fragments of this story are from Akkadian tablets, dating back almost 1000 years before Homer composed his epics. Join us as we discuss the sense of deep connection to the narrative of the Old Testament and much more.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgFind the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/overdue-classics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt, Andrea, and Brandon journey far and wide across philosophical landscape to answer questions on Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy. From the language of heeling, references to Plato, bridging pagan philosophy and Christian Theology, and why we should read Boethius we try to cover as much as possible...only to realize we just need to read it again!Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.orgFind the books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/overdue-classics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Lady Philosophy make good on her promise to lead Boethius(and us) home? Is she sidetracked by Boethius' own insatiable desire to have all his questions answered? Matt, Andrea, and Brandon try to sort it all out in the last book of A Consolation of Philosophy.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finally reach the root of Boethius' complaint to Lady Philosophy and thus God. Job-like he laments the blessings of evil men and the suffering of good. Join us as we take the bitter medicine alongside Boethius and face the truth of how to embrace fortune.Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the longest book of Consolation of Philosophy, we discuss chiastic structure. Is Lady Philosophy's stronger medicine really all that strong? Is she still building Boethius up for the bitter pill?Join the discussion on CIRCE Circle: https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return to Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy for Book II. We pick up in this Book dominated by Lady Philosophy as Boethius receives the weaker medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Matt and Andrea return to Overdue Classics for Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy. We dive into the first Book with Boethius' lament and the appearance of Lady Philosophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katerina, Brandon, and Alec attempt to answer your questions on Ovid -- plus a few of our own!Join the CIRCE Circle conversation for Overdue Classics and other CIRCE podcasts at:https://circe.circle.so/c/overdue-classics/https://circe.circle.so/homeSend your questions and comments to: podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Brandon, Katerina, and Alex contemplate the beautiful sorrow that is Ceyx and Alcyone. This tale stands out among the Metamorphoses stories we've read so far, less driven by plot than rich imagery. What is Ovid trying to do here?Send questions and comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we get a double dose of metamorphosis as Venus tells Adonis the story of Hippomenes and Atalanta before his eventual transformation. Katerina, Alec, and Brandon attempt to unpack this story within a story, running down parallels and symbolic imagery. Join in by send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Daughters, and fathers, from my song retireI sing of horror; and could not prevail,You shou'd not hear, nor believe my tale."Well, it was inevitable with Ovid...things got weird. Join Katerina, Alec, and Brandon for the shady origin of the myrrh tree. They discuss Ovid's questions that require moving past the "obvious" response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Alec, and Katerina pick up the selections from Ovid with Orpheus from Eurydice to death. They discuss the source and use of Orpheus' musical prowess, the purpose of Hades' caveat to Eurydice's release, and continue the discsussion of the nature of changing nature in Ovid.Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Brandon is joined by Alec Bianco and Katerina Kern for this first episode on selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Start with us at the beginning--The Creation of the World and The Four Ages--for a discussion of what Ovid's project may be all about.Send questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chorus...the Fates...blindness...and ideal types. Andrea, Matt, and Brandon answer your questions on Sophocles' Oedipal Cycle with Antigone.You can send your questions or comments to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea, Matt, and Brandon wrap up the Oedipal Cycle with Antigone. The hosts discuss the arc of Creon, the place of fate in Sophocles' plays, and the merits of beginning with Antigone rather than Oedipus Tyrannus.You can send your questions on any play or the whole cycle to podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Andrea, Matt, and Brandon continue their discussion of the Oedipal Cycle with Oedipus at Colonus. The hosts are forced to reflect upon and reevaluate their thoughts on Oedipus Tyrannus in light of this second play.You can start sending your questions on the first two plays(or any other comments and questions) to podcasts@circeinstitute.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Andrea, Matt, and Brandon as they start their discussion of the Oedipal Cycle with Oedipus Tyrannus, often called Oedipus Rex or Oedipus the King. Of the 3 plays, this plot is the most familiar, even to those who haven't read it. But Sophocles doesn't give it to us straight. through devasting revelation, he produces a tragedy that Aristotle would later hod up as the standard in his Poetics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Brandon, Andrea, and Matt for this week's episode as they wrap up the discussions of Plato's two Alcibiades dialogs by answering audience questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we called an audible and added Alcibiades II to round out our discussion of Socrates and Alcibiades. Coming up next is our Q&A episode. Send your questions to podcasts@circeinstitute.org! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Andrea, Matt, and Brandon wrap up the discussion of Alcibiades I. Does Alcibiades submit to Socrates' guidance? Who can know themselves? And is, "how does one 'know thyself?'" the actual question of this dialog? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we cover the 1st half of Alcibiades I, (stopping at Stephanus line 124 b). Join us as we discuss the various ways Socrates holds a mirror up to Alcibiades, preparing him to wrestle with the deeper questions of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to CIRCE's brand new bookish podcast, Overdue Classics. Join Matt Bianco, Andrea Lipinski, and Brandon LeBlanc as we discuss, "why one more book podcast?", what we hope to add to the literary podcast landscape, what we mean by "Classic", and the analogical approach to reading. We hope you'll join us as we read all the books we should have already read.https://www.circeinstitute.org/store/audio-resources/after-phonics-learning-how-close-read Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.