Rhetoric in Retrospect

In this episode, we apply one of the concepts we covered in a previous episode, in this case, Episode 6 on Ring Composition, and took a work of art we admire and used our tool to reveal new depths in the story. David leads us in the discovery of Rings in the Book of Numbers, the Illiad, and the Odyssey while we also discuss them as books, and what we can take away from them as Christians. Join us in this integrated episode for a great time!

In this episode, we have a lively conversation; which will emerge victorious? Books? Movies? Neither? Listen to find out. We answer questions you have always wondered at; is it "analogicially"? (no) Should you read movies? (how...) Is logic funny? (sometimes) Listen to us giggle and guffaw in this latest episode.

In this departure from the usual, we discuss a new technology with the potential to change the world--and we attempt to determine for better or for worse. We discuss philosophy, theology, science, and mosquitos in an attempt to reach a conclusion. Join us for this unusual and fascinating episode!

A brief announcement that we shall be publishing a new episode every other week for the next two months as we wrap up our school year. We'll be back to it next week! Until then, check out Classical Stuff You Should Know, Pints with Jack, the Lamppost Listener, and Freakonomics Radio or catch up on our previous episodes.

In this laid-back episode, we describe to you our own personal methods of memory, and tell you how to build your very own "Mind Palace!" We explore the quirks of our three minds, and we hope that we have helped you in your memorizing pursuits. 

In this episode, Max teaches us to have a healthy skepticism of anyone trying to manipulate us using the book by Robert Cialdini Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. We cover common tactics of influence, how to kindly evade them without violating social code, and we also stress the importance of not being paranoid that everyone is trying to manipulate you, but simply know which tools may be used against you. In short, addressing the topic from a Christian perspective.

Have you ever truly read a book? Are you sure? Mortimer J. Adler’s “How to Read a Book” is a topic that was recommended by a viewer. Ben leads us through an informative episode ft. Pickles and co., and we promise that after hearing this episode (or reading the book) you will approach reading in a brand new way. Enjoy!

In this episode, David leads us through a discussion of C.S. Lewis's The Four Loves (If you haven't noticed, we're fans). We learn about the four loves, their relationships to one another, modern uses of the word 'love', and the goals and applications of love itself. We hope you appreciate your Valentine's Day in a newfound way after hearing C. S. Lewis's take on the subject and our thoughts on his book.

In this episode of Rhetoric in Retrospect, Ben lectures us on another ancient literary tactic: Ring Composition. We learn what a Ring Writing is, the Seven Rules of a Ring, and how the Book of Numbers, Star Wars, and Harry Potter are all advanced Rings. Ben also forgets his age, likely due to the excitement of sharing one of his favorite subjects with you, the audience, as well as integrating some of his favorite stories. For further reading, as well as helpful images to enrich your listening, follow this link: tinyurl.com/frprprlr.

In this entertaining episode, you hear much more of our unedited dialogue; spiders, Netflix, and emails. Aside from our laughs, we talk about an issue pertaining to many of us today; we discuss smartphones, the glue of our modern society. (Or is it?) Are they good? bad? helpful? hurtful? All this and more we contemplate in this episode of Rhetoric in Retrospect.