Chris Fisher on Traditional Stoicism (Episode 33) A conversation on Traditional Stoicism: its religious aspects, the Stoic God, and what modern Stoics miss from the ancient philosophy.
Close Reading: Meditations 3.2 (Episode 31) Caleb and Michael do a close reading of Meditations 3.2 - 3.4.
How To Deal With Non-Stoic People (Episode 29) How can you remain Stoic when everyone around you has lost their head?
On Theory vs Practice with Musonius Rufus (Episode 25) The Roman Socrates on the division between theory and practice, Spartan minimalism, and egalitarianism.
Stoic Psychology: Why What You Think is Up to You (Episode 23) Stoic PsychologyWhy did the Stoics believe what you think is up to you? What are the components of thought? Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay discuss that in this episode. We
Bryan Hill on the Confidence to be Creative (Episode 21) Using Stoicism to overcome the ego, imposter syndrome, and fear of rejection that comes both with pursuing any craft.
The Fossilized Stoic Way of Life: Nietzsche vs Stoicism (Episode 18) Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay talk about how Nietzsche challenges Stoics.
Reading the Handbook (Episode 16) Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay closely read the first two chapters of Epictetus’s Handbook.
Stoicism and Sport (Episode 12) How Stoicism can improve our game and sport can make us better Stoics.
Six Stoicisms: Modern vs. Traditional Stoicism and More (Episode 8) Michael and Caleb discuss six different kinds of Stoicism. Some of these are misunderstandings, or at least incomplete, other's are much more meaningful uses of the philosophy.
Why You Should Compare Yourself to Other People (Episode 5) In this episode, Caleb and Michael discuss why you should compare yourself to other people – but not just anyone. They discussion focuses on Caleb's recent article: You Should Compare Yourself
Stoicism FAQ: Freewill, Happiness, and Death (Episode 3) In this episode, Caleb and Michael discuss important and frequently asked questions about Stoicism: - What do the Stoics say about free will? - What is the Stoic version of
Nick Baima on Plato's Pragmatism In this conversation, Michael Tremblay speaks with Nick Baima, an Associate Professor of Philosophy, and expert on the ethics of Plato. Nick, along with his co-author Tyler Paytas, is the
Can Stoics be Patriots? In this conversation Michael Tremblay, speaks with Mick Mulroy. Mick is the former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for the Middle East, a life long student of Stoicism,
Stoicism, Bullying, and Beyond Michael Tremblay speaks with Matt Sharpe about Stoicisms application in our work lives. Matt is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Deakin University in Australia, who specializes in ancient philosophy
David Fideler on Seneca and Deep Stoicism In this conversation David Fideler returns as a guest on Stoa, and we talk about the thinking of Seneca, and how it applies to our modern world. David is the
Skye Cleary on How to Be Authentic In this conversation, Skye Cleary talks about her new book How to Be Authentic: Simone de Beauvoir and the Quest for Fulfillment. Skye Cleary is an author, and teaches philosophy
Translation with Robin Waterfield This conversation is with Robin Waterfield, Stoic translator. Robin has just released a new translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and has translation of Epictetus’ Discourse forthcoming. We discuss the art
Should Stoics be Scouts or Soldiers? A discussion on improving our reason and learning to pursue the truth
Catherine Wilson on the Epicurean Life Catherine Wilson is a Professor of Philosophy, currently at the City University of New York. She is the author of How to Be an Epicurean: The Ancient Art of Living
Stoicism Online Workshop with Donald Robertson - Marcus Aurelius on Anger - February 8th Donald Robertson will be hosting a 1-hour online workshop February 8th on Marcus Aurelius and Anger. You can register here to attend.
Getting Started Bryan Hill on Stoicism and the Confidence to be Creative. Television and comic writer Bryan Hill talks about how he used Stoic concepts to over-come self-doubt and become a better artist.