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
Feb 16, 2021 • 40sec
Cut that out please (TPWR 304 Teaser)
The Tea Farm.
Feb 7, 2021 • 54min
303 The Problem with... "Whining, Chest Theory, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 11"
The fellas tackle another full chapter of the Master and His Emissary, grapple with our helplessness in the face of our idiot ruling class, and invent Gerbil Theory (NSA grant pending). Also, Sam stages a coup against Stephen, Brevin reads a poem, and Christianity may have killed the Roman Empire. Have a listen!
Feb 7, 2021 • 44sec
Metamorphoses (TPWR 303 Teaser)
Metamorphoses (TPWR 303 Teaser) by The Problem with Reading
Jan 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
302 The Problem with… “Cultural Genes, Hating Everyone, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 10"
We’re on to part two of the Master and His Emissary with Chapter 7! The boys tighten up their summarizing skills (hopefully) and talk through cultural memes and left-hemisphere feedback loops. Also, imitation is good for the soul, boots will save our civilization, and a look into the inner priesthood of right-wing ideology today. Finally, listen to Stephen hating on the news and tune in next week to see if his rant backfires!
Jan 7, 2021 • 29min
301 The Problem with..."Season Openers and Trivia"
A New Year and a New Season of the Problem with Reading! The three boys are reunited and talk through all the excitement on the way in season 3. Also, Brevin puts his co-hosts on the spot with a Sam vs Stephen TPWR trivia deathmatch!
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 25min
222 The Problem with... "Metroid Prime, Cold Soup, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 9" ft. Zach
The boys gather once more before the new year to retrospect over the first half of The Master and His Emissary. Joining them is the lord sponsor of the reading series and M+E evangelist Zach, who brings spicy takes, a dramatic voice, and archaic video game references. After that, the pod shifts into words about screens and seeing, cold soup and brunch, and the first of men. Also, four (4) rants from Stephen, Brevin, Zach and a secret guest to close out the season. Have a listen!
Dec 22, 2020 • 3min
Schoolhouse Rock and Children Eating Alone ft. Zach (Season 2 Finale Outtake)
Schoolhouse Rock and Children Eating Alone ft. Zach (Season 2 Finale Outtake) by The Problem with Reading
Dec 22, 2020 • 3min
Zach on the Problem with Video Games (Season 2 Finale Teaser)
Zach reflects on video games and re-presentation to the haunting tones of Metroid Prime.
Oct 22, 2020 • 58min
221 The Problem with…“Replicants, Hemisphere Asymmetries, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 8”
Stephen and Brevin finish up Part 1 of the Master and His Emissary to great fanfare. Also--White House tree planting traditions are opaque, Blade Runner 2049 has surprisingly good bioethics, and cookies are mmm.
Oct 8, 2020 • 59min
220 The Problem with..."Corporate Sacraments, Decadence, and the Master and His Emissary, Part 7"
Stephen and Brevin finish off Ch.5 of the Master and His Emissary as we enter the home stretch of part one! Also in this podcast—corporations want to make religion because they are evil incarnate, Stephen has a fun encounter with soulless bureaucracy at Michigan’s version of the DMV, and our society is decadent AF. Have a listen!
