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Combat and Classics logoCombat and Classics is a series of podcasts and online seminars that explores the nature of man in conflict and cooperation through socratic dialogue and the great books. For more info visit combatandclassics.org

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Combat & Classics Ep. 36: Flaubert’s Madame Bovary

June 17, 2020 by Sanya Kerksiek Leave a Comment

  Join Brian, Ashley Johnson (https://www.writethinkdream.com/) and Anne Kniggendorf (twitter: @annekniggendorf) in their discussion of the 19th century classic, Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. Get more C&C on the PEL site or at combatandclassics.org.  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics Ep. 35: In memorian: Lise van Boxel

June 14, 2020 by Sanya Kerksiek 4 Comments

Our dear friend, co-founder, co-host and great-souled human, Lise van Boxel, has passed away. We present our humble tribute.  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #33: Nietzsche’s “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” Part I

February 19, 2020 by Sanya Kerksiek 1 Comment

We begin our next “close read” series with the first two sections of Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, which conclude with the famous line “God is dead.” Lise, Jeff, and Brian discuss Nietzsche’s imagery, allusions, and treatment of questions concerning love, envy, and humanity. Get more C&C on the PEL site or at combatandclassics.org.  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #32: Veterans Education Project

February 12, 2020 by Sanya Kerksiek Leave a Comment

Brian interviews Daniel Elkins, founder and director of the Veterans Education Project, which works to address issues faced by veterans in higher education. You can find more information on the Project’s website. And tune in to the Project’s podcast “Coffee with Congress” here, where it shares conversations with members of Congress about everything but politics. Get more  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #31: Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”

February 5, 2020 by Sanya Kerksiek Leave a Comment

We're joined today by actor Matt Eitzen, who is also a Shakespeare and Roman History aficionado. You can catch Matt in upcoming productions at The Guinea Pig Theater in Dallas, Texas through this link: https://www.facebook.com/theguineapigdallas/. You can rent Brian's favorite interpretation, Caesar Must Die on YouTube  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #30: Shakespeare’s “King Lear”

January 29, 2020 by Sanya Kerksiek Leave a Comment

Brian is joined by guest George Eckerle, St. John's College grad and co-founder (with Brian) of the Plato Project, a series of online seminars for discussion of Plato’s complete works. In this episode they discuss one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies, King Lear. Get more C&C on the PEL site or at combatandclassics.org.  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #29: Emerson’s Divinity School Address

July 9, 2019 by Sanya Kerksiek 1 Comment

How does speech move the human soul? How can a leader use speech inspire others to action? Lise, Jeff, and Brian tackle those questions in their discussion of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s address to the graduating class of Harvard’s divinity school in 1838. Get more C&C on the PEL site or at combatandclassics.org.  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #28: Aristotle’s “Politics” Bk. I, Part 4

June 5, 2019 by Sanya Kerksiek Leave a Comment

Jeff, Lise, and Brian continue a "close-read" series on Aristotle's Politics. They continue to tackle Aristotle's discussion of slavery, which raises questions about nature, law, and virtue. Get more C&C on the PEL site or at combatandclassics.org.  Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #27: Interview with Jennifer Wright

November 26, 2018 by Sanya Kerksiek Leave a Comment

Brian sits down with St. John's College alum Jennifer Wright, who is a writer and the author of several books including It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History. They talk about Ms. Wright's informed and fun take on history, as well as her career path from SJC to professional writer. Get more C&C on the PEL site or at combatandclassics.org.    Continue Reading …

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