Truth and Fiction

Exploring ideas around compassion, morality, justice with our conversation about the Literary classic Les Miserables by Victor Hugo.

Guest Host Joe Gillespe and I explore Homer's classic story the Illiad. This epic tale of the days leading up to the sacking of Troy is a beautiful exploration of honor, wisdom, the psychology of warriors in battle, and much more. I hope you enjoy

Steve and I explore the classic novel by John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men. We discuss ideas like the value of competence, hierarchy's both pathological and healthy, and the nature of hope and loneliness.

Steve and I discuss a beautiful novel written by Yann Martel diving into the psychology of a hero, the value of religiosity, and much more.

As a start to the new year, we hope you enjoy this episode on a holiday classic: Love Actually. Begin 2021 with the reminder of the many forms love takes and the beauty it provides.

Join Steve Hansen and I on this discussion of some of the rich ideas explored in J.K. Rowling's brilliant novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We explore ideas around death, tyranny, resurrection, the power of love and acceptance, and many more.

An exploration of individuals reacting to deep betrayals by their society, by family, and by foundational ideas. Alec Dutrow is a student of Chinese culture, and has some deep insights into this profound novel, which is the first in a three book series. Join us as we explore ideas around existential risk, the fruits of the tree of bitterness, and the shaky foundation science creates without deep moral foundations.

Join this discussion with lifetime Star Wars Fan, and Universal man Scott Mills. As a father of many, and a middle school teacher he has some brilliant insights into the the ideas explored in George Lucas' classic Movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

Join Steve Hansen and I in this weeks discussion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This will be our first discussion of the Harry Potter Series, and the introduction to a number of profound themes explored through the brilliant work of JK Rowling. We delve somewhat deeper on the subjects of depression, isolation, and overcoming tyranny.

A discussion of dealing with past suffering, about the transformational power of femininity, the dangers of responding in anger, and the circumstances which ground an individual and inspire the best in us all.