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Episode 17 – Final episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 4:28


In episode 17 Mark explains the most recent dry spell. Please send feedback to podcast@paintedporch.org Segments and LInks mentioned in this episisode. The Jay Forrest Podcast  – Episode 136 Credits Music:  Michael Chapman and the Woodpiles, A Stranger’s Map of Texas

Episode 16 – Memorization

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 36:27


In episode 16 Kevin Patrick discusses mneme and maxims. Please send feedback to podcast@paintedporch.org Segments and LInks mentioned in this episode: topoi – [9:20] Traditional Stoicism blog – Chris Fisher (Path of the Prokopton series) [14:40] Desire – William Irvine [15:08] Aha! – William Irvine [15:25] Obsolete wiki – [26:05] Stoic Forum – [29:20] Stoapedia Wikia […]

Episode 15 – Beer and pistols

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 38:11


In episode 15 Greg discusses attention while driving. Please send feedback to podcast@paintedporch.org Segments and LInks mentioned in this episode: Aha! by William Irvine [0:08] Stoicon 2016 New York [0:25] Partially Examined Life episode with Massimo Pigliucci [4:40] Meaning of Life vodcast [5:30] Camels with Hammers by Dan Fincke [5:50] Redwood Stoa blog [6:45] Minnesota Stoics […]

Episode 14 – Back in business

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 8:36


In episode 14 Mark explains the long gap between episodes and announces upcoming changes. Please send feedback to podcast@paintedporch.org Segments and LInks mentioned in this episode: Thanks for the emails – [0:01:34] Reasons for gap – [0:02:05] Upcoming changes – [0:02:58] Credits Background music: Every Waking Hour (Instrumental) Robin Grey

Episode 13 – LeBon

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 94:27


In episode 13 we interview therapist Tim LeBon [0:57:15] . Mark talks about role models [0:16:00] and Matt talks about consumerism and soylent [0:37:33]. Segments and LInks mentioned in this episode: Stoic Week  – Stoicism Today blog [0:02:40 Wonder-full podcast – Bart Campolo interviews Massimo Pigliucci [0:03:50] The Oasis Within – Tom V. Morris [0:12:00] […]

Episode 12 – Somers

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 79:46


In episode 12 we interview Phil Somers, creator of the Cynic TubCast [0:44:20]. We also discuss the discipline of attention, art, shaming and gambling. Credits Intro and outro music: Southern Spirit by Still Pluto Interview bumper: Catch the Sun by Rhanee

Episode 11 – Robert Colter

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 77:43


In episode 11 we interview Dr. Robert Colter from the University of Wyoming about Stoic Camp [0:53:00]. Matt discusses theories of violence [0:17:30]. Mark discusses who should not be a Stoic [0:26:00]. LInks mentioned in this episode: Stoic Camp NY – Greg and Massimo (sold out) [0:01:42] Seneca on noise – Stoicism Today article [0:03:00] […]

Episode 10 – Marije van Wieringen

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 103:32


In episode 10 we interview artist Marije van Wieringen [1:04:30]. Mark rants on the McKinney pool party and Kevin asks a difficult question about expatriation. Images discussed by Marije: Quarantine – Marc Petit [1:24:28] The Study – Rémi De Ligny [1:25:28] Atlas – Lotta Blokker [1:26:50] LInks mentioned in this episode: Mountain Stoic – Kevin […]

Episode 9 – Michael Baranowski

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 62:47


In episode 9 we interview political scientist Michael Baranowski [38:30] LInks mentioned in this episode: How to be a Stoic – Massimo Pigliucci’s blog [03:27] Stoicism Today – Painted Porch mentioned on Stoicism Today blog [4:27] Stoic Camp – University of Wyoming [04:45] Pathological Giving – The Atlantic [23:15] Virtues from Meditations Chapter 1 – […]

Episode 8 – Do stoics need to believe?

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 68:47


In episode 8 we respond to some recent heavy drama on the forums and blogosphere about whether or not believe in God is necessary for someone to be a Stoic. LInks mentioned in this episode: Good Fortune – Matt’s new podcast Starting Out with Stoicism – Kirsten Johnson’s new blog Do You Need God to […]

Episode 7 – Wiegardt

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 90:04


In episode 7 we have an interview with Erik Wiegardt [43:30] about the Society of Epictetus. Also we discuss the Tablet of Thebes [17:20] and commonplace books [29:45]. LInks mentioned in this episode: Steven Umbrello’s blog and podcast Stoically Speaking Steven Umbrello’s article on vegetarianism at Stoicism Today Massimo Pigliucci’s new blog How to be […]

Episode 6 – Pigliucci

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 69:12


We have an extended interview this month with Massimo Pigliucci [19:15] who identifies ideas in Stoicism that atheists might find troublesome. LInks mentioned in this episode: Gabriele Oettingen – Rethinking Positive Thinking  [02:30] Mental Contrasting Wikipedia article [03:35] My Meditations by Mike Dariano [04:50] John Sellars’ blog – Miscellanea Stoica [06:15] Stoicism and emotions – […]

Episode 5 – Connell

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 61:00


In episode 5 we have an interview (37:25) with comedian Michael Connell and Greg has a segment on tech overload (20:10). Links mentioned: 03:30 Stoicism Today article by Jenny Horner 13:27 Stoicism Today article by Mark Vernon and Tim LeBon 14:10 Youtube videos by Gregory Sadler 14:40 Science Daily article on morality Michael Connell channel […]

Episode 4 – Irvine

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 85:37


Blogger/podcaster Tanner Campbell joins us for the entire episode as a guest host.  We discuss death with dignity, selective renunciation, dealing with illness (0:37:00), the ebola panic (0:29:00) and have an interview with William Irvine (1:02:15), author of A Guide to the Good Life. The Problem with Positive Thinking – New York Times (0:10:50) The […]

Episode 3 – Ussher

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 69:17


Episode 3 is ready for download! Beginning with the next episode, we will no longer be using the feedburner link to handle our syndication. This month we talked about Panaetius and his influence on Roman Stoicism. Greg gave an introduction to the Lift.do website that helps people to develop good habits. In our interview, Matt […]

Episode 2 – Introductions

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 55:24


Episode 2 of the PaintedPorchPodcast is now available. In our interview this month, Dustin Brandt gives us an overview of reddit and r/Stoicism. Also, the podcasters give a little more detail on who we are and why we are podcasting. Thanks for all the feedback! Meet the podcasters, Mark, Matt and Greg Interview with Dustin […]

Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 44:44


The first episode of a new Stoic podcast!   Interview Pastor Michael Jones from Zion Baptist Church in Taylor, MI discusses how Christians can adopt Stoic philosophy. News Stoicon James Stockdale documents http://www.usna.edu/Ethics/_files/documents/stoicism1.pdf http://www.usna.edu/Ethics/_files/documents/Stoicism2.pdf Topics Meditations by Marcus Aurelius audio book from audible.com reviewed by Greg. Translation of Meditations by Robin Hard.   Follow Matt […]

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