Pub and Porch: Applied Stoicism

Epictetus

In this week's episode, Adam and Mick discuss one of the "Big Three" of Stoicism: Epictetus. In discussion is Epictetus' origins, what we know (or don't really know) about his early life, how he came to become a slave, and how he ended up in Rome. The discussion turns to some of his core views, and where they might have originated based on the experience that we know that he went through. Epictetus' fame in the classical world, and his eventual connections to Marcus Aurelius, rounds out the discussion as well as Epictetus' connection to some more modern Stoics as well. Referenced works in this episode: Lives of the Stoics - Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman Epictetus: Discourses and Selected Writings - Penguin URL: pubandporch.com [http://pubandporch.com] Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch [https://x.com/PubandPorch] Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism [https://substack.com/@pubandporch?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nsqjc] YouTube: @pubporch [http://www.youtube.com/@pubandporch] PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com [http://bensound.com]

Selecting Leaders Part 2

In this week's episode, Adam and Mick continue the conversation in part 2 of the main topic for this week's episode which is the selection of leaders, be it political, industry, military, or otherwise. Concepts around the current trends we are seeing in the world, and some of the responsibilities that citizens and Stoics have when looking to select their leaders, are a prevalent theme in today's discussion. URL: pubandporch.com [http://pubandporch.com] Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch [https://x.com/PubandPorch] Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism [https://substack.com/@pubandporch?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nsqjc] YouTube: @pubporch [http://www.youtube.com/@pubandporch] PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com [http://bensound.com]

Selecting Leaders Part 1

In this week's episode, Adam and Mick open with a little life update to each other and also talk a little bit about some recent space program events going on. Then, the conversation shifts to part 1 of the main topic for this week's episode which is the selection of leaders, be it political, industry, military, or otherwise. Concepts around the current trends we are seeing in the world, and some of the responsibilities that citizens and Stoics have when looking to select their leaders, are a prevalent theme in today's discussion. URL: pubandporch.com [http://pubandporch.com] Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch [https://x.com/PubandPorch] Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism [https://substack.com/@pubandporch?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nsqjc] YouTube: @pubporch [http://www.youtube.com/@pubandporch] PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com [http://bensound.com]

Freedom of Speech

In today's episode, Mick and Adam discuss a topic that has become quite prevalent in these past few years: freedom of speech. Concepts around what is means by definition, but also what it means in practice, are major topics throughout the podcast today. The idea of freedom of speech also coincides the idea of freedom to disagree or debate, and that is another key topic in today's discussion as Adam and Mick discuss what is better for a society - to be open and ready for discussion, or to hide and ignore. URL: pubandporch.com [http://pubandporch.com] Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch [https://x.com/PubandPorch] Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism [https://substack.com/@pubandporch?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nsqjc] YouTube: @pubporch [http://www.youtube.com/@pubandporch] PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com [http://bensound.com]

Musonius Rufus - Epictetus' Teacher

In today's episode, Adam and Mick continue our episodes on the classical Stoics. Today's episodes covers Musonius Rufus, a prominent Stoic in Rome during the time of Octavian and Nero and also the teacher of one of the "Big Three" Stoics, Epictetus. Key parts of Musonius' life are discussed, as well as some of the key tenets of Musonius' teachings that make him both modern-thinking and timeless. We finish off with discussions about the upheaval in Rome at the time that Musonius and his peers rose in prominence as people looked for guidance in a tumultuous world. URL: pubandporch.com [http://pubandporch.com] Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch [https://x.com/PubandPorch] Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism [https://substack.com/@pubandporch?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=nsqjc] YouTube: @pubporch [http://www.youtube.com/@pubandporch] PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com [http://bensound.com]