Best Harrison Garlick And Adam Minihan Podcasts (2025)

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Lying as Contraceptive Speech: Lessons from Dante's Inferno 2:16:27

7d ago2:16:27

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Lying is a sterile act that impedes the purpose of the intellect. Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Sean Berube and Shannon of Catholic Frequency to discuss "Lying as Contraceptive Speech." Dcn. Garlick gives several short talks pulling from Dante's Inferno, the Gospel of St. John, and liberalism with responses from Sean and Shannon from a …

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 7: Cantos 32-34 with Evan Amato 1:43:53

14d ago1:43:53

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The frozen heart of hell. Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. Evan Amato to discuss the frozen wastes of the 9th Circle of Hell - the damned guilty of treachery (or complex fraud). Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for other great books to read! A few questions from our guide to Dante's Inferno: 78. What happens in the ninth circle of he…

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 6: Cantos 26-31 with Dr. Donald Prudlo 1:56:37

21d ago1:56:37

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We finish the 8th Circle of hell! Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Donald Prudlo of the University of Tulsa discuss pits 8-10 of the 8th Circle of Dante's Inferno (Cantos 26-31). Dr. Prudlo is an incredibly talented Catholic scholar! You'll want to hear what he has to say - especially about Odysseus, Troy, and the Garden of Eden. Visit thegreatbookspo…

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 5: Cantos 18-25 with Noah and Gabriel of CLT 2:17:55

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Seducers, Flatterers, Sorcerers, and more! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Noah Tyler, CFO of the Classic Learning Test, and Gabriel Blanchard, a staff writer for CLT, to discuss the first part of the 8th Circle: Simple Fraud (Cantos 18-25). Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. Check out our written GUIDE to Dante's Inferno: …

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 4: Cantos 12-17 with Fr. Thomas Esposito, O. Cist. 1:42:51

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We enter the circle of violence. This week Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Fr. Thomas Esposito, O. Cist., a Cistercian priest who teaches at the University of Dallas, to discuss the seventh circle of Dante's Inferno: (1) violence against neighbor (2) violence against self and (3) violence against God & nature. Check out our website for more info…

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 3: Cantos 6-11 with Dr. Jason Baxter 1:54:22

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Today, we finish lower hell. Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jason Baxter of Benedictine College to discuss cantos 6-11 of Dante's Inferno. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for other great books! Check out our Patreon for our 80+ Question & Answer guide to the Inferno. From our guide: 27. The Third Circle of Hell – Gluttony (Canto 6) Musa …

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 2: Cantos 2-5 with Dr. Jennifer Frey and Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson 1:39:53

2M ago1:39:53

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Dante approaches the gates of hell! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jennifer Frey, the Dean of the new Honors College at the University of Tulsa, and Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson, the Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University, to discuss cantos 2-5 of Dante's Inferno. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com. Check out OUR GUIDE to…

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Dante's Inferno Ep. 1: Intro and Canto 1 with Dr. Jeremy Holmes 2:01:16

2M ago2:01:16

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We are reading the Inferno together! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jeremy Holmes of Wyoming Catholic College to give an introduction to Dante's Inferno and discuss the first canto. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. Reading Schedule for Lent 2025: Introduction & the Dark Woods 1. Intro & Canto 1 (3.4.25) with Dr. Jeremy H…

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Aeschylus' Oresteia: The Eumenides Explained Part Two 1:45:31

2M ago1:45:31

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Frank Grabowski and Mr. Thomas Lackey to discuss the end of the Oresteia, the second part of the Eumenides. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com. Check out our guide to the Oresteia. The first half of the Eumenides demonstrates Aeschylus’ ability to dramatize philosophical questions. The old system of justice, b…

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Aeschylus' Oresteia: The Eumenides Explained Part One 1:27:16

2M ago1:27:16

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is once again joined by Dr. Frank Grabowski and Mr. Thomas Lackey to discuss the first part of the Eumenides, the third play in Aeschylus' Oresteia. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. Check out our written guide to the Oresteia. The final play of Aeschylus’ Oresteia, The Eumenides, sets forth the transfor…

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Aeschylus' Oresteia: Libation Bearers Explained Part Two 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Mr. Thomas Lackey, and the Adam Minihan come together to discuss the second part of the Libation Bearers, the second play in Aeschylus' Oresteia. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for guides and more information. Support us on Patreon and get access to guides! The second half of the Libation Bearers moves decisively toward the c…

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Aeschylus' Oresteia: Libation Bearers Explained Part One 1:32:09

3M ago1:32:09

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This week Dcn. Garlick is joined by Mr. Thomas Lackey and the Adam Minihan to discuss part one of the Libation Bearers, the second play in Aeschylus' Oresteia. Check out thegreatbooksdpodcast.com for more resources. Check out our Patreon for a written GUIDE to the whole Oresteia. From our guide: The Libation Bearers presents Orestes as both the her…

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Aeschylus' Oresteia: Agamemnon Explained Part Two 1:20:40

3M ago1:20:40

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We are reading Aeschylus' Oresteia. This week Dcn. Garlick, Adam Minihan, Thomas Lackey, and Dr. Frank Grabowski discuss part two of Aeschylus' Agamemnon, the second part of the first play of the Oresteia. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more sources. Check out our written guide to the Oresteia. I. Clytemnestra and Agamemnon: Murder, Manipul…

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Aeschylus' Oresteia: Agamemnon Explained Part One 1:49:37

3M ago1:49:37

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Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Thomas Lackey are reunited to discuss the first part of Agamemnon, the first play in Aeschylus' Oresteia. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. From our written guide available to our supporters: The first play of the Oresteia tells of the homecoming of Agamemnon and is predominately animate…

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An Introduction to Aeschylus, the Father of Greek Tragedy 38:51

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are reunited to intro Aeschylus, the Father of Greek Tragedy. Aeschylus (b. 525 BC) was a warrior, statesman, and the father of Greek tragedy. Born into nobility, he grew up in Athens during its pivotal transition from tyranny to democracy. Furthermore, he famously fought in the Battle of Marathon (490 BC), de…

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A Discussion on Hesiod's Theogony 2:47:32

4M ago2:47:32

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey come together to discuss Hesiod's Theogony - a poem about the origin of the gods and the cosmos. Key conversations: The role of the Muses The four primordial gods - especially Chaos Eros as the generative and binding force of the cosmos Zeus as a bringer of civilization The Prometheu…

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Why You Should Read the Greek Plays with Ascend 35:37

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You can read the Greek plays with Ascend! Dcn. Harrison Garlick flies solo this week as he explains why you should read the Greek plays. He discusses how the plays are an intellectual bridge between Plato and Homer and explains some of the major themes you can expect in their writings: justice, eros, fate, divinity, etc. He'll then introduce each G…

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The Tower of the Elephant by Robert E. Howard with Alberto Fernandez 1:15:06

4M ago1:15:06

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This week Dcn. Garlick is joined by Alberto Fernandez, a former U.S. diplomat and Vice President of the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) in Washington, D.C., to discuss "The Tower of the Elephant," one of the best Conan the Barbarian stories by Robert E. Howard. Deacon and Alberto discuss the life and philosophy of Robert E. Howard alon…

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The Odyssey as the Restoration of Culture with President Washut 1:16:57

4M ago1:16:57

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Kyle Washut, President of Wyoming Catholic College, to discuss the Odyssey as the restoration of Catholic Culture and the unique educational approach of Wyoming Catholic College. Eastern Catholicism John Senior Odyssey as the restoration of culture President Washut takes on the question: "Why go to a great books c…

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The Odyssey Book Twenty-Four: Peace with Roundtable Discussion 1:59:05

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THE FINAL BOOK! Dcn. Garlick is joined by Adam Minihan, David Niles, Thomas Lackey, and Dr. Frank Grabowski to discuss Book 24 of the Odyssey: Peace. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. From our guide: 111. What happens in book twenty-four? Hermes leads the souls of the suitors to Hades, to the fields of asphodel, where they me…

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The Odyssey Book Twenty-Three: The Great Rooted Bed 1:02:56

5M ago1:02:56

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mrs. Rachel Greb to discuss Book 23 of the Odyssey: The Great Rooted Bed. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources! From our written guide: 108. What happens in book twenty-three? The old maid Eurycleia, laughing with delight, runs and tells Penelope that the day she’s dreamed of is here: Odysseus has…

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The Odyssey Book Twenty-Two: Slaughter in the Hall with Dr. Adam Cooper 1:11:11

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Slaughter in the hall! This week Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Adam Cooper of Wyoming Catholic College to discuss Odysseus' revenge upon the suitors in Book 24. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information! 103. What happens in book twenty-two? The time has come. Odysseus stands at the threshold of his home, cries out to Apollo,…

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The Odyssey Book Twenty-One: Odysseus Strings His Bow with Dcn. Conque 1:09:01

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by another Catholic deacon, Dcn. Adam Conque to discuss Book 21 of the Odyssey: Odysseus Strings His Bow. Check out more at thegreatbookspodcast.com Help support the podcast and get access to guides! From the guide: 100. What happens in book twenty-one? The time has come for Penelope’s test and the slaughter the suit…

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The Odyssey Book Twenty: Portents Gather with Dr. Jennifer Frey 59:45

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jennifer Frey of the University of Tulsa Honors College to discuss Book 20 of the Odyssey: The Portents Gather. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for guides and more! From the written guide: 97. What happens in book twenty? After his conversation with Penelope, Odysseus the beggar lays in bed alert to the fac…

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The Odyssey Book Nineteen: Penelope and Her Guest with Mary Pat Donoghue 1:01:15

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education at the USCCB, to discuss Book 19 of the Odyssey: Penelope and her guest. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more! From our written guide: 93. What happens in book nineteen? With the suitors retired for the evening to their own house…

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The Odyssey Book Eighteen: The Beggar-King of Ithaca 50:21

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Dr. Jared Zimmerer of Benedictine College returns to the podcast to discuss Book 18 of the Odyssey with Dcn. Garlick and Adam Minihan. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more. From our written guide: 90. What happens in book eighteen? Another beggar, a man nicknamed Irus, arrives at Odysseus’ palace and begins to harass Odysseus, the beggar in …

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The Odyssey Book Seventeen: The Stranger at the Gates w Dr. Zimmerer 1:06:14

6M ago1:06:14

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jared Zimmerer to discuss Book 17 of the Odyssey: The Stranger at the Gates. Dr. Jared Zimmerer is the Content Marketing Director and Great Books adjunct professor for Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. The former Senior Director of the Word on Fire Institute and the Dean of Pastoral Fellows. He holds a …

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The Odyssey Book Sixteen: Father and Son 1:24:47

6M ago1:24:47

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by independent scholar and friend of the podcast Mr. Thomas Lackey to discuss book 16 of the Odyssey: Father and Son. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our written guide! From the guide: 83. What happens in book sixteen? Telemachus arrives at the home of the Swineherd and, the Swineherd greets him like a father …

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The Odyssey Book Fifteen: The Prince Sets Sail for Home 56:31

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan continue the YEAR WITH HOMER by discussing Book 15 of the Odyssey: The Prince Sets Sail for Home. Check out our guide at thegreatbookspodcast.com. 80. What happens in book fifteen? Athena goes to Sparta and inspires the young Telemachus to return home quickly (15.10) and advises him on how to avoid the ambush …

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The Odyssey Book Fourteen: The Loyal Swineherd with Alec Bianco 1:08:56

7M ago1:08:56

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Alec Bianco of the Circe Institute to discuss Book Fourteen of the Odyssey: The Loyal Swineherd. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more! From our guide: 77. What happens in book fourteen? Odysseus, disguised as an old beggar, makes his way to the home of his loyal swineherd, Eumaeus (14.32).…

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The Intellectual Life with Alan Cornett and Dr. Richard Meloche 1:21:44

7M ago1:21:44

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In this episode, Deacon Harrison Garlick, along with guests Alan Cornett and Dr. Richard Meloche, delve into the french Dominican A.G. Sertillanges' influential book "The Intellectual Life." They explore the significance of cultivating an intellectual life, the role of courage and discipline, and the importance of community in intellectual pursuits…

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The Odyssey Book Thirteen: Ithaca at Last with Dr. Papadopoulos 1:25:59

7M ago1:25:59

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Dcn. Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos of Wyoming Catholic College to discuss BOOK THIRTEEN of the Odyssey. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more. From our guide: 73. What happens in book thirteen? King Alcinous makes good on his promise and sends Odysseus back to Ithaca (13.108). Odysseus sleeps the whole way hom…

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The Odyssey Book Twelve: The Cattle of the Sun 1:08:30

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book Twelve of the Odyssey: The Cattle of the Sun. Check out more at thegreatbookspodcast.com. From our guide: 68. What happens in book twelve? Odysseus and his men return the island of Circe and bury their comrade, Elpenor, who had spoken to Odysseus from the underworld (12.10). Circe tells Odyssey—an…

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The Odyssey Book Eleven: The Kingdom of the Dead 2:05:22

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Dr. Frank Grabowski and Thomas Lackey return to discuss Book Eleven of the Odyssey with Dcn. Garlick. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources. From the guide: 60. What happens in book eleven? Odysseus and his men sail to the edge of the world into the endless darkness and the house of death (11.21). Following the ritual Circe prescrib…

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The Odyssey Book Ten: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea 1:01:35

8M ago1:01:35

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Dcn. Garlick flies solo to explore the depths of BOOK TEN of the Odyssey: The Bewitching Queen of Aeaea. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources. From the guide: 53. What happens in book ten? Odysseus and his men come to the floating island of King Aeolus[1] who Zeus had made the “master of all the winds” (10.24). After hosting them f…

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The Odyssey Book Nine: Odysseus and the Cyclops 1:20:23

8M ago1:20:23

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Dcn. Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss BOOK NINE of the Odyssey: Odysseus and the Cyclops. Odysseus finally gives his name and starts to tell his story. Book Nine is one of the most important books in the Odyssey. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information. From the guide: 48. What happens in book nine? The guest of good King Alcinous f…

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The Odyssey Book Eight: A Day for Songs and Contests 1:33:48

8M ago1:33:48

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This week Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Mr. Eli Stone, formerly of the TU Great Books Honors College and now teaching at a classical school, discuss Book VIII of the Odyssey: A Day for Songs and Contests. We have a 50+ page guide to the Odyssey. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources. From the guide: 42. What happens in book eight? King Alci…

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The Odyssey Book Seven: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens 1:21:25

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This week Dcn. Garlick and Mr. Eli Stone discuss Book Seven of the Odyssey: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources. FROM THE GUIDE: 36. What happens in book seven? Athena hides Odysseus in a mist and leads him, in the guise of a child, toward the palace (7.17). She reiterates the advice of Nausicaa by te…

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The Odyssey Book Six: The Princess and the Stranger 1:25:14

9M ago1:25:14

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Eli Stone, formerly of the TU Great Books Honors College and now with Holy Family Classical School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to discuss BOOK SIX of the Odyssey: The Princess and the Stranger. Check us out at thegreatbookspodcast.com. From the guide: 32. What happens in book six? Athena inspires Nausica…

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The Odyssey Book Five: Calypso's Island with Rewire the West 1:45:28

9M ago1:45:28

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Evan Amato of Rewire the West to discuss Book Five of Odyssey: Odysseus escapes Calypso's Island. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for a written guide to the Odyssey. A couple questions from the guide: 28. What happens in book five? King Odysseus is trapped on Calypso’s island. Zeus, at Athena’…

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The Odyssey Book Four: The King & Queen of Sparta 52:09

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This week Adam Minihan returns to discuss Book Four of the Odyssey with Father Bonaventure, OP - a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph. The out our website for a 50+ page guide to the Odyssey. 23. What happens in book four? Telemachus arrives in Sparta to find King Menelaus hosting a “double-wedding feast;” as Menelaus’ daughter is marryi…

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The Odyssey Book Three: King Nestor Remembers 1:07:01

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey discuss Book Three of the Odyssey: KING NESTOR REMEMBERS. The lovable old man from the Iliad returns to help set Telemachus on his way. More on Telemachus' coming of age story What power comes to rest on Telemachus? How did Great Ajax die?! (ignobly...) What caused the Achaeans to su…

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The Odyssey Book Two: Telemachus Sets Sail 55:20

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Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey come together to discuss Book Two of the Odyssey: Telemachus sets sail. Summary of the book Discussion on key themes Aristotle's Metaphysics John Wayne references And more! Check out our website for 60+ page reader's guide to the Odyssey. What happens in book two? Inspired by Athena, Telemach…

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Fatherhood in the Odyssey with Jason Craig 44:14

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Jason Craig of Sword and Spade magazine to discuss the theme of fatherhood in the Odyssey. The fatherhood of Odysseus The problem of fatherlessness in Ithaca The coming of age story of Telemachus And more! Check out Sword and Spade magazine. Check out our 60+ page guide to the Odyssey. Join us as…

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The Odyssey Book One: Athena Inspires the Prince 1:37:59

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WE ARE STARTING THE ODYSSEY! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Frank Grabowski and Mr. Thomas Lackey to discuss Book One of the Odyssey. Check out our website - thegreatbookspodcast.com - for a written guide to the Odyssey and other resources. Questions discussed: What happens in book one? What should be observed about the invocation to the Mu…

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Intro to the Odyssey with Dr. Patrick Deneen 1:06:18

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick welcomes Dr. Patrick Deneen, Dr. Chad Pecknold, and Dr. Richard Meloche to introduce Homer's Odyssey. Dr. Patrick Deneen is a Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame. He is the author of many books and articles including Why Liberalism Failed (2018). His teaching and writing interests focus on the history of political tho…

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After-Hours: The Story Between the Iliad and the Odyssey 41:42

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss the events BETWEEN the Iliad and the Odyssey. There is a notable gap between the Iliad and the Odyssey. As the Odyssey picks up after the fall of Troy, tradition turns to authors such as the Greek poet Sophocles, the Greek poet Euripides, and the Roman poet Virgil to tell the story of how Troy fell. Th…

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Iliad: Book 24 | Achilles and Priam 1:47:44

11M ago1:47:44

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss the FINAL book of the Iliad: Book 24 - Achilles and Priam. Check out our 65-page guide to the Iliad! I have put to my lips the hands of the man who killed my son. Priam to Achilles (24.591) 103. What happens in book twenty-four? The funeral games have ended, and Achilles, who still mourns for Patroclus…

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Iliad: Book 23 | The Funeral Games for Patroclus 48:58

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 23 of the Iliad: The Funeral Games. Check out this section of our guide to the Iliad! Sleeping, Achilles? You’ve forgotten me, my friend. You never neglected me in life, only now in death. Bury me, quickly—let me pass the Gates of Hades. Patroclus (23.81) 100. What happened in book twenty-three? N…

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Iliad: Book 22 | The Death of Hector 53:50

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Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 22 on the Death of Hector. “There are no binding oaths between men and lions—wolves and lambs can enjoy no meeting of the minds—they are all bent on hating each other to death.” Achilles (22.310). 97. What happens in book twenty-two? The Trojans scurry back into the city like “panicked fawns,” whi…

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