Virtuous Men Podcast

An inside look at Season One of the Virtuous Men Podcast, where we discuss the making of each episode and a good bit of shenanigans from the creators of Virtuous Men on the side.

A taste of the Season 1 interviews with experts Martin Kemp (Leonardo da Vinci), Stephen Mansfield (Winston Churchill), and Gary Kremer (George Washington Carver). 

Innovation is a virtue marked by the creation and development of a new product, idea, process or service, with the aim of improving efficiency, effectiveness or competitive advantage. Men who display a gift for innovation are also restless and unsatisfied, because they see a better future and work to make it a reality. Such was the case with George Washington Carver. In this episode, we will see a glimpse of the true George Washington Carver, and how he innovated less for his own personal gain, but for the benefit of all. Hosted by Scott Einig and featuring Carver biographer and social historian Gary R. Kremer.

Leadership is a virtue marked by the act of taking charge of a group of individuals, considering the group dynamics and executing an objective by overcoming whatever adversities stand in your way. Leadership is perhaps no better exemplified than in the example of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his infamous 1914 expedition to the Antarctic. In this episode, we will explore the expedition and how we can learn from this example in order to lead more effectively in our own lives. Hosted by Jamie Adams with readings from Shackleton's first-hand account South by John Gallagher.

Ingenuity is a virtue marked by cleverness, craftiness and cunning. It often takes an ingenious solution to solve problems. One of the greatest examples of ingenuity in world literature is the Greek hero Odysseus. In this episode, we will explore his many trials and see what it means to foster ingenuity within ourselves. Hosted by Scott Einig with readings from The Odyssey by Stephanie Einig.

Judgment is a virtue marked by the ability to carefully consider the facts at hand, weigh all the options, and use critical thinking to make decisions based on one’s conclusions. Judgment is perhaps no better exemplified than in the life of Sir Winston Churchill. In this episode, we will explore his life and how we can use his example to make good judgment calls in our own lives. Hosted by Jamie Adams and featuring special guest best-selling author and historian Stephen Mansfield.

Curiosity is a virtue marked by the strong desire to know or learn something. A curious person is one who nurtures the desire and passion within themselves to know. Curiosity is perhaps no better exemplified than in the life of Leonardo da Vinci. In this episode, we will explore his life and see what it means to foster curiosity within ourselves. Hosted by Scott Einig and featuring art historian and emeritus professor of art history at the University of Oxford Martin Kemp.