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Overdue Classics

CiRCE Institute

Overdue Classics is a reading podcast dedicated to reading Classic texts, aka Great Books. CiRCE wants to invite you into the literature that has stood the test of time and remove the idea that these works are too hard or require some specialized knowledge.

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#49
Jan 18, 2024 · 40 min
Herodotus Book II Q&A
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.
#48
Dec 28, 2023 · 43 min
Herodotus: Book II, Part 3
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.
#47
Dec 21, 2023 · 54 min
Herodotus: Book II, Part 2
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.
#46
Dec 14, 2023 · 41 min
Herodotus: Book II, Part 1
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.
#45
Nov 17, 2023 · 1 hr
Plutarch | The Lawgivers: Comparison Q&A
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.
#44
Nov 9, 2023 · 49 min
Plutarch | The Lawgivers: Numa
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.
#43
Nov 2, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Plutarch | The Lawgivers: Lycurgus
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.
#42
Oct 19, 2023 · 55 min
On the Human Condition, Q&A
Overdue Classics 42 On the Human Condition Q&A Andrea, 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.
#41
Oct 12, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
On the Human Condition, Letter and Select Rules
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.
#40
Oct 5, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
On the Human Condition, Homily Five
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.
#39
Sep 28, 2023 · 59 min
On the Human Condition, Homily Four
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.
#38
Sep 21, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
On the Human Condition, Homily Three
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.
#37
Sep 14, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
On the Human Condition, Homily Two
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.
#36
Sep 7, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
On the Human Condition, Homily One
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.
#35
Aug 31, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
The Oresteia: Q&A
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.
#34
Aug 28, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
The Oresteia: Eumenides
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.
#33
Aug 18, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
The Oresteia: The Libation Bearers
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.
#32
Aug 12, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
The Oresteia: Agamemnon
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.
#31
Aug 10, 2023 · 58 min
Herodotus Book I, Q&A
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.
#30
Jun 30, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Herodotus Book I, 145-End
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.

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