Classical Stuff You Should Know

A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee

Arts Education

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297 episodes

293: Cinderella
13/1/2026 | 47 mins.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!
292: Nominalism and William of Ockham
30/12/2025 | 58 mins.
In this episode, we learn about William of Ockham's ridiculous notion that our words don't mean anything. Then why am I even writing this, WILLIAM. WHY DO WE EVEN TALK. You can tell that I (A.J.) am a big fan of this theory.
291: J.R.R. Tolkien's "Letters from Father Christmas"
23/12/2025 | 49 mins.
Apparently Tolkien is a fabulous illustrator. Who knew? I've seriously looked up prints, and they are weirdly hard to find . . . but enchanting. Oh, this episode is about Christmas. Merry Christmas!
290: Civil Disobedience by David Henry Thoreau
16/12/2025 | 1h 4 mins.
In this episode, we learn how to---as Graeme would say---RIP THE SYSTEM. Well, at least until an aunt bails us out.
289: John Bunyan and Babe le bœuf bleu
09/12/2025 | 1h 3 mins.
In this episode, we talk about allegory and cattle. Oh, and Pilgrim's Progress

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About Classical Stuff You Should Know

A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.

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