Classical Stuff You Should Know

I started listening to this podcast in 2021 when my teacher recommended it to me as a supplement for our literature class. Since then, I have listened to every episode at least four or five times. It’s actually concerning how I gorge myself this content. I love how the guys make a topic approachable while still offering in-depth commentary. This podcast has been my lifeline in times of intellectual drought and has gotten me through some of the lowest years of my life. I will legitimately crash out if they ever stop making new episodes. Thanks for all the good times, 🫵😶

I love your show! Not only is it funny and interesting but it saves me time! I am a homeschool mom who can barely keep up with my kids reading. We are apart of classical conversations and I have three teens, so the pace of all their assigned reading is too much for me. Your show covers a book, play, or philosophical idea in a way that I am able to engage my teens in conversation when I lack to time to read the book with them! Appreciate you guys!

I have listened to nearly every single episode of this podcast and have read many of the books recommended on it. When I first started listening, I craved this kind of knowledge, feeling that I had never been given it in school. Now, after finishing nearly every episode, I can say that it has made me a better man while also spoon-feeding me virtue. God has undoubtedly used this podcast to help me through struggles in my life, whether in faith or in overcoming sin. Very Truly thank you

When I pondered the Platonic ideal of a review, I discovered two primary of components: first, to encourage and second, to promote. Based off of this astute first premise (for how could it be otherwise) I will assert my best efforts to emphasize both. As to the encouragement- I discovered this podcast during my freshman year of high school in 2021. Since then, I have listened to every episode, laughed in over half, and learned something at least once. I appreciate the perspective, lightheartedness, and love of the good that exudes from Graeme, AJ, and Thomas. As a homeschooler, I have appreciated the freely given wisdom of two classical teachers and one life-long learner. They have been my constant resource for insightful conversation as soon as I finish a work of literature or philosophy, want to learn how to think, behave, and write gooder (though I may regret boasting of that last skill in this written review, although I did say “er” which insinuates relativity), or be entertained by the intricate plot of history. While I’m not an official Acolyte of Love, I maintain the faith in spirit. As to the promotion- As a classically educated person myself, I had no idea of the MANY classical things I should know, but didn’t. This podcast is one of the best investments your ears can make (aside from perhaps, listening to the Bible, audiobooks, or having meaningful discussions with your loved ones, but in the realm of podcasts at least, it consistently delivers). If you desire to discuss topics with wide ranging implications Classical Stuff You Should Know is a great place to be. (Also recommended for riotous Greek plays which are admittedly less ranging but still… imply things). While I’m unsure if this rambling review would meet Plato’s lofty expectations, I hope I’ve, at the very least, persuaded you to give this podcast a listen.