The College of Stoic Philosophers Podcast

Dr. Bob Robinson joins the podcast to discuss his new book "The Stoic Habit: How to Own Your Choices - Even When It's Difficult" BIO: I’m interested in our flaws and their sources, talking about them with people, and being real about the difficulty of the work required to improve. After earning my PhD in philosophy from Purdue University and teaching at Loyola Marymount University as a visiting professor, I went on to teach ethics and Stoicism to incarcerated men and women for several years. My book – The Stoic Habit: How to Own Your Choices – Even When It’s Difficult (Cider Mill Press, 2026) – draws on my experience to offer research-informed Stoic guidance on making better choices. Currently, I hold down a full-time day job, teach part-time in the Honors College at the University of New Mexico, coach Muay Thai, and contribute to a family run business.

Aaron Poochigian joins the CoSP podcast to discuss his new translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, poetry, Greek slang, “koinonia” and much more! Aaron Poochigian is a poet, classics scholar, and translator who lives and writes in New York City. His work has appeared in such newspapers and journals as The Financial Times, The New York Review of Books, and Poetry Magazine. He's the author of Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park, and his translations include Stung with Love (Penguin UK). His new translation is Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. Learn more at aaronpoochigian.com.

Courtney Shipley of the Brisbane Stoics joins the CoSP podcast to discuss: connections between psychotherapy and Stoicism, AOD counseling, the Prokopton Project, "Let's Read Philosophy, Literature and Psychotherapy" book club, "Aretotherapy" and much more! LINKS BELOW "Let's Read Philosophy, Literature and Psychotherapy" book club link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GspdrQDDY/ Courtney Shipley's personal page "Aretotherapy":http://www.philosophicaltherapy.com.au/

Brandon Pittman returns to the podcast to discuss the game "The Forgotten City" and its Stoic themes and characters.

Christos Tzevelekakis's presentation of "Stoicism is not for Monks in Caves" from Athens, Greece.

College founder, Erik Wiegardt, returns to the podcast to discuss meditation and its relation to Stoic practice.

"Stoic Trivia!" with CoSP faculty: Julia Kovtoun, Cliff Kliewer and Ryan Broadfoot

Judith Stove returns to the podcast to discuss her new book "Marcus Aurelius and his Legacy: Seeking Rome's Kingdom of Gold".

Erik Wiegardt's presentation of "Stoic Metaphysics" from Athens, Greece.

Don Putnam, Ralph Kurz and Paul Cleverley discuss Heraclitus (aka The Obscure) and his paradoxical fragments.