Classical Stuff You Should Know

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**Classical Stuff You Should Know**

A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.

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310: The Tower of Babel Oct 06, 2026

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Ever heard of a Chiasm? I hear it was the basis for naming the band "Kris Kross."

309: How to Rite Goodest Sep 29, 2026

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In this episode A.J. dives into the nuts and bolts of what makes writing good or bad. In Graeme's words, this episode was "shorter than it felt." So . . . buckle up for fun.

308: Wise Blood Sep 15, 2026

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Thomas guides us through a book that would only improve with Daniel Day Lewis in the cast.

307: Planet Narnia: Saturn, Mercury, and Venus Sep 08, 2026

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In this episode we finish Graeme's series on Lewis and his planets.

306: Planet Narnia: Moon and Sun Aug 04, 2026

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Did C.S. Lewis organize his Narnia books around the medieval planets? Graeme sure thinks so. Thomas doesn't. This episode covers the two books connected to the sun and moon.

305: Nolan's "The Odyssey" Jul 28, 2026

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OOOOOooooh buddy it's a journey.

304: Kierkegaard's "The Sickness Unto Death," Part One Jul 21, 2026

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In this episode, we discuss part one of the book, in which we find out that we're all despairing, even it you are pretty sure you're not. Rosy book, this one.

303: Planet Narnia: Jupiter and Mars Jul 14, 2026

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In this book, Graeme teaches us Michael Ward's theory about Narnia---how each book corresponds to one of the planets. Sounds like something Lewis would do. He's a nerd.

302: Of Mice and Men May 18, 2026

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In this episode, A.J. talks about George and Lennie and their unfortunate run-in with wannabe boxer.

301: Crime and Punishment Part 2: Electric Boogaloo May 12, 2026

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In this episode, Graeme finishes what he began in episode 299: a full retelling of Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." Honestly, I would listen to more audiobooks if they were just Graeme telling me stories.

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