Episode 42 – The Emperor’s Club (2002)
This episode, it’s all about the three C’s of classical education: Caesar, Cicero and Cheating at trivia contests. We dig into The
Series: Book V - Reception and Other Special Finds
Not all films about the past are set in the past. We look at how ancient history and culture is adopted and adapted in settings beyond antiquity.
Episode 38 – The Mummy (1999), with Amy Pistone
What’s a place like me doing in a podcast like this? That’s right we’re jumping across the Mediterranean to Egypt to talk
Episode 37 – Hadestown (2019), with Sam Lipert
Why do we build the podcast? We build the podcast to set us free! This week we shift gears into musical theater
Bonus Episode – Superbowl Commercials (2004-2022)
We’re here with a very special bonus episode on Superbowl commercials past and present. We dig into three classically themed features from
Episode 34 – Cleopatra (1970), with Chiara Sulprizio
Get ready for a real trip back to ancient Egypt, where Caesar is green, triumphs feature sports cars and gladiators bring handguns
Episode 32 – Interview with Charley & Vlas Parlapanides (Blood of Zeus), with Zoé Elise Thomas
In a very special episode, Colin, Eli, Christie and special guest Zoé Thomas sit down with Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, the creators
Episode 18 – Black Orpheus (1959), with Rebecca Futo Kennedy
Depressa! Toma! Toca faz o sol nasce! Bolstered by yet another mega guest, Dr. Rebecca Futo Kennedy, the creative mind behind Classics
Episode 15 – O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000), with Joel Christensen
Joined by another fantastic guest and man of constant sorrow, Joel Christensen, we trace the unbroken line from Homer to Mumford &
Episode 12 – The Dig (2021), with Christie Vogler
A movie actually about digging! This week we’re joined by special guest, Dr. Christie Vogler, to talk about the 3 D’s of