Best Alan Cornett Podcasts (2025)

My guest is my friend Andrea Kirk Assaf, whom I have known for, well, a few decades now. She is the author most recently of 365 Lessons From the Stoics as well as other books that we discuss. Andrea lives in Rome where she and her husband Tony host and teach students in a villa overlooking Vatican City. Andrea is also the youngest daughter of Russe…

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CD 52 - Christopher J. Scalia on 13 Novels Conservatives Will Love 1:11:24

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Christopher J. Scalia is at the American Enterprise Institute. He and I have been Twitter mutuals for awhile, but I had the pleasure of meeting Chris in Grand Rapids at a Kirk-Scruton conference a couple of weeks ago. Chris is a literature guy, and the conservative movement needs that. To encourage us he has written a new book from Regnery, 13 Nove…

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Rose Sheffler on Past Watchful Dragons - Bookish Questions 16:44

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Host Alan Cornett interviews R.J. (Rose) Sheffler on her new book Past Watchful Dragons from Word on Fire. Past Watchful Dragons Rose Sheffler SubstackBy Alan Cornett

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CD 51 - BJ Dobski on Twain's Joan of Arc 1:22:09

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Bernard J. Dobski is professor of political science at Assumption University. He is the author of Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc, which explores the significance of the famous author’s last published work in his lifetime. We also discuss the new Martin Scorsese Joan of Arc TV dramatization. Mark Twain's Joan of Arc BJ Dobski on X Cultural Debris on YouTu…

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Andrew Petiprin on The Faith Unboxed - Bookish Questions 25:02

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Andrew Petiprin is an author and host of the Ignatius Press Podcast. He was the guest Cultural Debris Episode 45. The Faith Unboxed Watch the video of this episode on YouTube and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Twitter | InstagramBy Alan Cornett

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The HAVOC and More 26:16

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Send us a text Let's welcome Alan back after a few months of Winter Retreat! This episode goes into Alan's time with the band HAVOC and his first Kiss concert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-DjGPqTZDo Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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CD 50 - Rod Dreher On Living In Wonder 1:08:06

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Rod Dreher's most recent book is Living In Wonder, Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age. Our conversation was recorded the day after Pope Francis died, so that was on our minds and receives a good bit of our discussion. Also, we discuss the new documentary series from Angel Studios based on Rod’s earlier book Live Not By Lies. Rod Dreher Su…

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CD 49 - Thomas M. Ward On Boethius & Stoicism 1:12:46

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Professor Thomas M. Ward teaches at Baylor University. He is a philosopher who focuses on Medieval thought, especially the work of John Duns Scotus. He is the author most recently of After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher from Word on Fire. We discuss that book, Boethius, Stoicism, living in C.S. Lewis’s home in Oxford, and who is…

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The Alan Cornett Podcast Grateful & What was that line? 28:23

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Send us a text Okay, it's Black Friday and I just had a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family and thought I would do this week's episode on being grateful! Lot's to be grateful for, like your continued support of my podcast! A big shout out to Ron Garde for being my number one supporter with his kind subscription. If you would like to support us to…

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A New Year and Round Knees! 36:33

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Send us a text Welcome to 2025! It's great to have you here with me for my first episode of the year. It's been a while but I'm ready to get back to you guys. Just a shout out to everyone and thank you very much for all your love and support for the podcast (and everything else you guys do). I hope you enjoy this week's show! Alan Support the show…

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Halloween 24 We're Not Begging 24:29

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Send us a text It's Halloween so let's talk Halloween. It's also Wayne's "HellowWayne" Birthday. Check out this weeks fun podcast! Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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The Alan Cornett Podcast Pink or Blue 30:41

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Send us a text Is Frankenberries milk pink or blue? Or was it just Boo Berries? Find out today on The Alan Cornett Podcast! Check out his website at https://buzzsprout.com/2400165 Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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CD 48 - Eduard Habsburg On Building Families 52:23

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My guest once again is His Imperial and Royal Highness, His Excellency Eduard Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and Ambassador of Hungary to The Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. He is the author of the new book Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World: Habsburg Lessons From the Centuries from Sophia Institute Press. We discuss his new bo…

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The Alan Cornett Podcast 10-4 Good Buddy 17:50

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Send us a text Alan's fourth episode and good news we're launching a website so you follow him with all his episodes and there's even a "fan mail" section where you can leave comments. Check it out. See you soon. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400165 Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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Bookish Questions - Caitlin Smith Gilson & Carol Scott 17:48

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Carol Scott is an artist and Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Holy Cross. Caitlin Smith Gilson is a philosopher and author. She was the guest on Cultural Debris Episode 42. Rhapsody and Redolence: The Crystal Decade Caitlin Smith Gilson: As It Is In Heaven Carol Scott: Website | Instagram | Facebook Watch the video of this episode on …

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The Alan Cornett Podcast Squirrely 26:42

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Send us a text Episode number 3 has Alan talking about some squirrely ideas. Check it out! Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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The Alan Cornett Podcast John Duke 45:31

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Send us a text Hey Folks, we have a special podcast today with an interview with our friend John Duke and his experience with the legendary band The Doors. It's a fun interview and we think you'll enjoy it. Thanks for listening. See you soon. Al Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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CD 47 - Chris Arnade Walks the World 1:04:20

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Chris Arnade writes the Substack ‘Chris Arnade Walks the World,’ which chronicle his wanderings as he literally walks and walks and walks all over the world. He is the author and photographer for the book Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America. Chris and I discuss the value of getting out of your physical and intellectual bubble, loyalty to y…

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The Alan Cornett Podcast Episode Number One 26:12

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Send us a text Hey There! Here's episode number one of The Alan Cornett Podcast. Be sure to check out last weeks Pre-Cast as well. We have lots of new ideas in the works for the future episodes so we hope you'll keep listening in. Talk to you soon. Al Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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The Alan Cornett Podcast Pre-Episode 24:57

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Send us a text Welcome to The Alan Cornett Podcast. This is the first or pre episode as we get ready to launch The Alan Cornett Podcast. We hope you'll join us in the future for more fun episodes. Thanks, Al https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060397/ Support the showBy Alan Cornett

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CD 46 - Ghiglino 1893 On Bringing British Style to Genoa 26:56

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One of my favorite discoveries in Genoa is the clothing store Ghiglino. A family owned local shop that is over 130 years old, Ghiglino embraces traditional British style with an Italian twist. They have lightened my pocketbook on each visit. I was thrilled to be able to interview two generations of owners at the shop, Alba Barabino and Elena Queiro…

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Bookish Questions - Dale Ahlquist 15:20

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Dale Ahlquist has made the study and promotion of the works and ideas of G.K. Chesterton his life’s work. He serves as president of the Society of G.K. Chesterton. The Everlasting Man, by G.K. Chesterton, at Word on Fire Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Trav…

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Bookish Questions - Jane Clark Scharl 11:00

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Jane Clark Scharl is an American poet, playwright, and critic. Sonnez Les Matines, a Verse Play by J.C. Scharl J.C. Scharl website | Twitter Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Cultural Debris Twitt…

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CD 45 - Andrew Petiprin On Popcorn With the Pope 1:06:46

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Andrew Petiprin is co-author of a new book from Word on Fire called Popcorn With the Pope, which examines all the movies on the 1995 Vatican movie list. Did you know there was a 1995 Vatican movie list? Me, either! Andrew is a former fellow at Word on Fire, a co-founder of the Spe Salvi Institute, and host of the Ignatius Press podcast. Andrew and …

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CD 44 - Joel Miller on Books & Reading 1:02:39

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Joel Miller of Miller’s Book Review Substack reads and reviews a prodigious number of books for this regular Substack. Joel formerly served as vice president of acquisitions for Thomas Nelson Publishers. Joel and I discuss how to find time to read, how to choose what to read, and whether we should get rid of books. And if you’re wondering if you sh…

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CD 43 - Holly Ordway on Tolkien's Faith 1:02:26

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It is another year and that must mean another appearance by my guest Holly Ordway. Holly and I discuss her most recent book, Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography from Word on Fire. Holly and I discuss the impact of St. John Henry Newman’s Oratory on J.R.R. Tolkien, his struggles with faith after the war, and just how consciously did Tolkien seek …

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Bookish Questions - Alan Noble 13:04

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Alan Noble is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the author most recently of the book On Getting Out of Bed. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Cultural Debris Twi…

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Bookish Questions - Allen Mendenhall 10:48

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Allen Mendenhall is Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University. He is the author of the novel A Glooming Peace This Morning from Livington Press. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural D…

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Bourbon Shot - Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2023 3:44

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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Bourbon Shot - Brown-Forman’s King of Kentucky 2023 2:35

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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Bourbon Shot - Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series 2:50

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A review of Barrell Craft Spirits' new A Tale of Two Islands and Amburana Finish from their Cask Finish Series. Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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Bookish Questions - Gary Gregg 15:00

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Gary Gregg, Director of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, discusses the new 100th anniversary edition of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran and why we should read it. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Patreon - Su…

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Bourbon Shot - Copper& Kings Bourbon 2023 2:05

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 42 - Feasting With Caitlin Smith Gilson 1:49:59

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Caitlin Smith Gilson is a philosopher, theologian, poet, and novelist. I originally contacted her to invite her to come on the podcast to discuss the story and movie “Babette’s Feast.” As time went on that topic expanded to a discussion of her book As It Is In Heaven as well as her poetry. We also have a bonus guest, her friend and collaborator, th…

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Bourbon Shot - Four Roses 2023 LE 2:21

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 41 - Laird Mackintosh: The Last Phantom 1:20:34

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Laird Mackintosh is a longtime Broadway actor who had the opportunity and privilege to play the Phantom himself in the final performances of the Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom closed in April after 35 years on Broadway and was Broadway’s longest running show. Laird discusses playing the Phantom, his long association with the show, and the unpred…

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CD 40 - Dale Ahlquist on G.K. Chesterton 1:00:57

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My guest is Dale Ahlquist who has made the study and promotion of the works and ideas of G.K. Chesterton his life’s work. We preview the upcoming Chesterton Society Conference, the growth of the Chesterton School network, as well as the status of the campaign to have G.K. Chesterton officially declared a saint. Plus, Dale’s thoughts on traveling to…

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Bourbon Shot - Barrell Bourbon Batch 34 2:32

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 39 - Ferenc Horcher On Roger Scruton 1:10:54

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Ferenc Hörcher comes to us from Budapest where he is a professor of political science and philosophy. He is the author most recently of Art and Politics in Roger Scruton’s Conservative Philosophy from Palgrave Macmillan. He is a leading scholar on the writings and thought of Roger Scruton and traditional conservatism. Ferenc and I discuss Roger Scr…

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CD 38 - John Herreid & Contemporary Catholic Art 1:03:34

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John Herreid is editor of a new art compilation from Ignatius Press titled The Catholic Home Gallery: Eighteen Works of Art by Contemporary Catholic Artists. We discuss the dying world of good used bookstores, what makes authentic art, and how to DIY your way to beautiful art on your own walls. Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Alan Co…

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Bourbon Shot - Peerless High Rye Bourbon 2:57

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 37 - Eduard Habsburg & The Habsburg Way 54:51

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My guest is His Imperial and Royal Highness, His Excellency Eduard Habsburg. He is Archduke of Austria and Ambassador of Hungary to The Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. He is also a member of perhaps Europe’s most famous family. Plus, he is the author of a new book from Sophia Institute Press titled The Habsburg Way: Seven Rules For Turbu…

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Bourbon Shot: Green River Wheated Bourbon 2:30

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 36 - Kathryn Wehr On Dorothy Sayers and ’The Man Born to Be King’ 1:08:40

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Kathryn Wehr is editor of the new Wade Annotated Edition of The Man Born to be King by Dorothy L. Sayers, which is published by IVP. We discuss Sayers’s challenges in realizing her vision for the work, the secretary who tried to change it, and Sayers’s trinitarian understanding of the creative process as well as her friendship with C.S. Lewis. Plus…

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Bourbon Shot - Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Debuts 2:15

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 35 - Eric Twardzik & American Ivy Style 1:06:19

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Eric Twardzik is a regular in such publications as the Robb Report, WM Brown, and Drake’s online. His focus is men’s clothing and the drinks scene. We discuss classic American Ivy Style, its expressions in such places as Italy and Japan, Eric’s visit to Kentucky, and the rise of the white Negroni. Plus, Eric discusses a sheep to suit tailoring proj…

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CD 34 - Holly Ordway & Sharing the Gospel Through Literature 1:10:33

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Holly Ordway is the first returning guest on Cultural Debris. Holly and I discuss her most recent book Tales of Faith: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel Through Literature. Holly and I discuss the value of literature, receiving vs using stories, why reading fiction can be a dangerous act, and why so much modern Christian art is so bad. Plus, we get a p…

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Bourbon Shot - Make & Muddle Adds a Boost to Your Cocktails 1:58

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Welcome to the Kentucky Bourbon Shot: Quick thoughts, news, and reviews on Kentucky bourbon, rye, and spirits by host Alan Cornett. Eat Kentucky: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Make & Muddle Website | InstagramBy Alan Cornett | Eat Kentucky

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CD 33 - Kevin Gutzman on The Jeffersonians 1:01:31

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Kevin Gutzman is Professor of History at Western Connecticut State University. He has published half a dozen books on Jefferson, Madison, and the Constitution. His latest book is The Jeffersonians. Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Cultural Debris logo by Rachael Sinclair Twitter | Instagram The Jeffersonians, by Kevin Gutzman Kevin Gu…