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Proverbial

Proverbial

CiRCE Podcast Network

On every episode of Proverbial, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue and Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.

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Top 10 Proverbial Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Proverbial episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Proverbial for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Proverbial episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Proverbial - Once Upon A Time In Shaolin
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02/16/23 • 17 min

An enigmatic proverb about dead cats is explained.



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Proverbial - Fly As Fast As You Can
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07/01/22 • 27 min

When a child becomes so sick that it may die, what do the parents say to themselves? Joshua Gibbs explores with a famous quotation from Menander.

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Proverbial - Stay Humble, Stay Low
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06/05/21 • 35 min

"He who has much, wants much," said Boethius. In this episode, Joshua Gibbs explains suffering and want with a story about his acquisition of an iPod in 2004.

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Proverbial - Pick a Side

Pick a Side

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03/12/20 • 24 min

This week's proverb comes from the Roman scholar Cicero who said, "I would rather be wrong with Plato than right with such men as these." Join Joshua Gibbs as he contemplates what this proverb has to offer modern men and women.


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Proverbial - Three Words

Three Words

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10/24/19 • 27 min

This week's proverb comes from Petrarch: "To be able to say how much you love is to love but little." Join Joshua Gibbs as he contemplates the philosophical and practical implications of this proverb.


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Proverbial - It's a New Age

It's a New Age

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03/02/20 • 27 min

This week's proverb comes from that famous American essayist, Ralph WaldoEmerson: "I pay the school master but 'tis the school boys who educate my son."


Join Joshua Gibbs for a contemplation of this proverb and what it has to offer modern men and women.


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Proverbial - A House Divided

A House Divided

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10/19/22 • 25 min

When I was young I would tell my father, "I want something to eat," and he would reply, "How does it feel to want?" I would groan and roll my eyes. It's an interesting question, though.

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Proverbial - Fondest, Blindest, Weakest
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12/03/21 • 17 min

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on humility. Joshua Gibbs explores.

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Proverbial - the Secret Life of
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11/27/21 • 44 min

“Almost all our faults are more pardonable than the methods we resort to to hide them," said La Rochefoucauld. In this episode of Proverbial, Joshua Gibbs discusses the dangers of pleasures sought in secret.

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Proverbial - Zed's Dead

Zed's Dead

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12/20/23 • 25 min

A heartbreaking saying from Socrates explains "home culture." Joshua Gibbs explains.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Proverbial have?

Proverbial currently has 137 episodes available.

What topics does Proverbial cover?

The podcast is about Classical Education, Education, Self-Improvement, Podcasts, Society & Culture, Philosophy and Wisdom.

What is the most popular episode on Proverbial?

The episode title 'Just My Imagination' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Proverbial?

The average episode length on Proverbial is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Proverbial released?

Episodes of Proverbial are typically released every 8 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Proverbial?

The first episode of Proverbial was released on Sep 24, 2019.

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