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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

society & culture philosophy

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20:03

No Excuses

Proverbial ·

2023/02/01

"A bad workman blames his tools" often conjures images of plumbers and carpenters, but it's about every sort of person who undertakes a task. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:42

The News

Proverbial ·

2023/01/19

There's something sort of exciting about the movies, books, and films that are released this year. They're new, they're now. But do exciting thigns usually pan out well in the long run? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:37

After Roger Scruton

Proverbial ·

2023/01/11

Have you ever noticed just how disturbed some people become by the sight of Christmas decorations after Christmas? There's actually a good reason for that. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:54

Spies

Proverbial ·

2022/12/26

How will your children evaluate your parenting skills when they don't need you anymore? Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:33

The Aristocracy of Children

Proverbial ·

2022/12/15

They don't cook. They don't clean. They don't pay rent. Still, we need children. JoshuaGibbsexplains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:21

The Proverbial Guide to Christmas Gift-Giving

Proverbial ·

2022/11/30

Tis the season to say, "It's the thought that counts." Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:58

Getting Clean

Proverbial ·

2022/11/16

"Cleanliness is next to godliness" isn't in the Bible, except it sort of is. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:56

Fascist Baby

Proverbial ·

2022/11/02

It's fine. Don't mess with it. Just leave it alone. There are so many ways to say, "I love you." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:17

A House Divided

Proverbial ·

2022/10/19

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:21

Not Perfect, Just Dumb

Proverbial ·

2022/09/28

Why are people miserable? Is it fate? Is it bad luck? Is it biological? Former American president James Garfield didn't think so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:45

Here Is Gone

Proverbial ·

2022/09/16

A proverb from Stendahl explains why social media is so bad for mid-level Christian intellectuals. Hopefully no one too famous is listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:31

Closed for Business

Proverbial ·

2022/08/24

Among other things, a reflection on the profound effect "The Last Broadcast" had on Gibbs when he was 21. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:11

The Gray Physician

Proverbial ·

2022/08/17

In this episode Joshua Gibbs exonerates the great Hippocrates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:36

Grace Kelly

Proverbial ·

2022/07/28

People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about Rembrandt, though. No "actually" is necessary. Wonder why? Joshua Gibbs looks into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:19

My Sparkling Personality

Proverbial ·

2022/07/20

Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:04

Fly As Fast As You Can

Proverbial ·

2022/07/01

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:23

Gravity Always Wins

Proverbial ·

2022/06/16

The 100thepisode is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:25

Problems

Proverbial ·

2022/05/31

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:27

Giving the Devil His Due

Proverbial ·

2022/05/19

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:10

Self Help

Proverbial ·

2022/05/12

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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