The Problem with Reading
The Problem with Reading
A book appreciation club hosted by one catholic, one anglican, and one orthodox nerd. We talk about book chapters, special topics, and what we're drinking.
Currently:
-James Scott's Seeing Like a State (502-present)
Previously:
-Jacques Ellul's Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes (421-427, 429)
-Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (407-410, 412-413, 415-416)
-Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (402 and 405)
-Richard Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences (314-318)
-Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary (213-310)
-Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue (101-114,116-119)
You can find this podcast on most podcast applications, Itunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Currently:
-James Scott's Seeing Like a State (502-present)
Previously:
-Jacques Ellul's Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes (421-427, 429)
-Carl Trueman's Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self (407-410, 412-413, 415-416)
-Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (402 and 405)
-Richard Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences (314-318)
-Iain McGilchrist's The Master and His Emissary (213-310)
-Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue (101-114,116-119)
You can find this podcast on most podcast applications, Itunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 24, 2022 • 1h
407 The Problem with... "The Parking Gestapo, and The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Part 1"
Join the Problem with Reading crew on this first episode reading through "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" by Carl Trueman, covering Part 1. Is sarcasm a Deathwork? Can Stephen avoid bringing up David Foster Wallace? What revenge has Summer wrought? All this and more.
Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 31min
406 The Problem with… “Bioethics and Dueling” ft. Alison
Alison comes aboard to share her expertise in Bioethics. Whither Bioethics? Whomst Bioethics? You might be wondering these things, and we have answers. Well, our expert guest, Alison, does. What good is autonomy? Why is Canada (even more) evil (than we already thought)? Plus, an Ethics Bowl to see who is most ethical, and rants featuring Lord of the Ring, the Death of Summer Part II, and more!
Jul 15, 2022 • 49min
405 The Problem with..."New York Hobos and Amusing Ourselves to Death, Part 2"
Second of two episodes on the ever-relevant "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman. Hear the problem with televangelists, politics by TV, and Sesame Street--and why we're all agitated amnesiacs. Also, Sam finally experiences the joys of NYC's famously mentally stable population, Stephen reflects on his mortality, and Brevin finds a fellow tribe member via bloodline instincts.
May 26, 2022 • 56min
404 The Problem with…“Nirvana Batman”
After the first attempt was lost to the computer gods, the boys convene to give a second run at their review of The Batman, the latest iteration of the Caped Crusader. Brevin hates it, Stephen’s indifferent, and Sam’s in love, so get ready to choose the hero you deserve. Also included: a gritty rant, Gotham as the darkness of America’s cities, and an extensive review of reviews (all of them). Have a listen!
May 8, 2022 • 47min
403 The Problem with... "Grad School and Mystery Egg Shots"
In a belated episode back, a reduced crew ponders their escape from graduate school...at least for now.
Mar 18, 2022 • 53min
402 The Problem with... "Wheels, Nukes, and Amusing Ourselves to Death, Part 1"
First of two episodes on the ever-relevant "Amusing Ourselves to Death" by Neil Postman, as well as some meditations on our reemergent nuclear moment. Also--Stephen has new appreciation for water torture, Sam's mind is collapsing attempting to answer the question "Are there more doors or wheels?", and Brevin thinks the Orthodox made lousy DnD classes. Have a listen!
Feb 10, 2022 • 29min
401 The Problem with…“Traditional Season Openers”
2022 is finally here, and the Problem with Reading has a party to kick off the new year. Stephen presents more Math Poetry, Sam has his best rant of 2021 in 2022, and Brevin already wants Summer to return. Have a listen!
Feb 10, 2022 • 1min
Math Poetry, Part 2 (TPWR 401 Teaser)
Stephen returns with an addition to his hit poetry series, "Math Homework without the Math."
Dec 16, 2021 • 7min
319 It’s a Wonderful Nietzsche - The Problem with Reading Christmas Special
Friedrich Nietzsche stars in the classic Christmas story of "It's a Wonderful Life" and discovers the world without his contribution to philosophy would be a very different place.
Our thanks to the anonymous (sorry) Facebook poster whose comment inspired (and wrote half of) this audio drama.
Nov 28, 2021 • 57min
318 The Problem with... "Human Dignity and Single People"
The gentlemen wrap up "Ideas have Consequences" with their takeaways and leave-behinds, and afterwards Stephen and Sam review the venerable MacIntyre's speech at the 2021 Notre Dame Ethics conference. Also, Brevin hates single people, Sam muses, and everyone has a good time.
