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The Wisdom Of

Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb

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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Philosophy for All is a leading podcast for everything related to philosophy and theology. We often host leading scholars and thinkers to provide the most up-to-date research and summary about these topics. Popular past episodes include discussions about Jordan Peterson, Postmodernism, nihilism, Dostoevsky, and more! Stay tuned for enlightening discussions which would not only enrich your knowledge of philosophy, but also provide you with life lessons from great thinkers!This podcast has ran ...
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Can institutional culture challenge your mental health? What if your job makes you feel shame, sadness, grief, disgust and fear? What if you are expected not to feel? Or you are expected to be relentlessly competitive? What it’s like to live or work in a prison? Does working with people who commit murder, child abuse and rape affect people who work in prisons and the wider criminal justice system? How do people survive and thrive when facing significant challenges to our emotional health ove ...
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The Brothers Karamazov and Friends is an audiobook disguised as a podcast, in which our host Phil Malcom invites one friend every week to spend an hour reading through the greatest novel ever written. Why? Because the only thing better than a Russian novel is a Russian novel podcast. There are only three rules: 1. There are no re-do's. 2. No help with pronunciation. 3. You have to do voices for the characters. It's the Brothers Karamazov and Friends! Lower your expectations, and you won't be ...
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While Angelo was lost in his thoughts daydreaming of becoming a radio DJ, he forgot that he was on the toilet pooping, causing him to suffer from hemorrhoids. Srsly, Angelo desires to search the truth through reading, listening, communicating, and through this podcast. For what it's worth, you may follow Angelo here as he shares his mind, heart, and soul to you but not his body. As Dostoevsky famously remarked, "Talking nonsense is the sole privilege mankind possesses over the other organism ...
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TPRS Russian – Effortless Russian Podcast is simple, fun, and effective! It’s based on an absolutely unique language learning method — teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling (TPRS). How does it work? You listen to funny stories in Russian and answer simple questions. It helps you to learn grammar and vocabulary naturally and deeply! © Real Russian Club
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Lit Society: Books and Drama

Kari Herrera and Alexis Honoria

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LIT Society is the hilarious weekly book podcast that’s making a global community of listeners fall in love again with reading. Thursdays, join life-long friends Kari and Alexis as they use books to explore pop culture and personal peculiarities. From Tolstoy to Toni Morrison, this is the virtual book club for you!
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What makes us human? We tell stories, so great works of literature tell the emotional tale of human existence as we try to make sense of our existence and the world we live in. I consider fiction a distilled form of truth, coming from the depth of our subconscious mind. So this podcast looks at great novels from a philosophical or psycholgoical perspective, and is dedicated to bringing you the best of literature from around the world for you to enjoy. Each week, I will pick a great novel and ...
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The Neural Surfer podcast is your gateway to an extraordinary blend of audiobooks and original films, delving into the depths of classic short stories, novels, and non-fiction works. We explore themes spanning science, philosophy, religion, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, neuroscience, consciousness studies, and even surfing. Whether you’re intrigued by the mysteries of the human mind or the thrill of catching the perfect wave, Neural Surfer offers a unique experience that stimulat ...
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Friends Bird and Greg are trying to become better thinkers by reading great works of literature. This podcast consists of their discussions of these works, in the hope that it would inspire readers and thinkers of all kinds to join the conversation. New episodes will generally be released on every third Saturday. Seinfeld references abound.
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The (strictly no-business) podcast that shall never become yet another to-do item in a busy CEOs life. A storytelling playground and save space for irresponsible experimentation. We willll talk martial arts, ponder the nature of life, have conversations with weirdos and misfits, shamelessly fail in public, and share what we learn along the way.
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The events about Russian literature and culture listed below were held under the auspices of the Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre at St Antony's College. The Centre was launched in 2003 to carry forward the work of the internationally renowned Russian and East European Studies Centre, established in 1953. The Centre is a major component of research on Russia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia at Oxford University. The centre is directed by Professor Roy Allison, and the current Resea ...
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Listen to the full episode for free on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod/membership White Nights is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was published in 1848. Set in St. Petersburg, it is the story of a young man fighting his inner restlessness. A light and tender narrative, it delves into the torment and guilt of unrequited love. B…
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Today we learn how to say "I must" in Russian! *** If you like learning with mini-stories, welcome to my complete Russian language course – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ My cultural course in English 'Understanding Russia' – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia Join my free email course with lots of useful mat…
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In this conversation, Steve Chalke discusses the ethos and values of Oasis, (not the pop group) the organization he founded to alleviate poverty and support marginalized communities. He shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the vision behind Oasis, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, understanding, and rehabilitation in soc…
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In this conversation, Steve Chalke discusses the ethos and values of Oasis, (not the pop group) the organization he founded to alleviate poverty and support marginalized communities. He shares his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the vision behind Oasis, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, understanding, and rehabilitation in soc…
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Listen to the full episode for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod/membership. Thanks to her lying ex-husband, Finlay juggles two kids, a deadline for her next book and her sanity. If that's not enough, she soon finds herself working against the Russian Mafia as the prime suspect in the disappearance of one of their top men! Will…
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In this enlightening episode, David and Naomi engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Nora Stern, co founder of Affinity AI. They delve into the innovative ways artificial intelligence can enhance therapeutic practices, discussing the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into mental health services. Nora shares insights on ho…
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In this enlightening episode, David and Naomi engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Nora Stern, co founder of Affinity AI. They delve into the innovative ways artificial intelligence can enhance therapeutic practices, discussing the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into mental health services. Nora shares insights on ho…
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Today we learn verbs of motion in Russian! *** If you like learning with mini-stories, welcome to my complete Russian language course – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ My cultural course in English 'Understanding Russia' – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia Join my free email course with lots of useful materia…
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In this episode, we sit down with Judith Edwards, an experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist, to discuss her latest book, "Grandmotherland." Judith shares her insights on the profound impact of grandparenting, the complexities of familial relationships, and the importance of subjective experiences in understanding our lives. Join us as we …
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Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod. Notes on Grief is an exquisite work of meditation, remembrance, and hope, written in the wake of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's beloved father's death in the summer of 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world and kept Adichie and her family members separated from one another, her fat…
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In this conversation Helen Garlick discusses her book 'No Place to Lie' and the impact of family secrets. She shares her personal experience of discovering her brother's suicide and her mother's hidden sexuality after their deaths. The central themes of the book include family secrets, the power of communication, connection, and community, and the …
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In this conversation Helen Garlick discusses her book 'No Place to Lie' and the impact of family secrets. She shares her personal experience of discovering her brother's suicide and her mother's hidden sexuality after their deaths. The central themes of the book include family secrets, the power of communication, connection, and community, and the …
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To keep listening, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod. Grace and Jack are gorgeous newlyweds, swimming in money and success. They seem to have it all. They may even tempt you toward jealousy. Look closer, however. Ask yourself why Grace doesn't have a phone or email address, where her friends are, and what she does all day in t…
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In this detailed conversation, Ari Yampolsky discusses his rewarding work as a lawyer specializing in whistleblower cases in the USA. He finds great fulfillment in hearing clients' stories, gathering evidence, and presenting compelling cases to the government to initiate investigations. Yampolsky emphasizes the importance of self-care, noting that …
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In this detailed conversation, Ari Yampolsky discusses his rewarding work as a lawyer specializing in whistleblower cases in the USA. He finds great fulfillment in hearing clients' stories, gathering evidence, and presenting compelling cases to the government to initiate investigations. Yampolsky emphasizes the importance of self-care, noting that …
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To keep listening, subscribe to our free tier on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod. How to Survive a Plane Crash: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/how-to-survive-plane-crash https://www.fodors.com/news/airlines/how-to-survive-a-plane-crash Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashed into the Pacific Ocean. During the eva…
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Cath is an author, clinician with children and adults, supervisor, researcher, educator, speaker and mum with a background in the Armed Forces Engineering and Optronics, IT, Gaming and Psychology alongside Functional Health and her other passion of Neuroscience. She is a polymath and pattern recognition nerd. New book out October 2024 https://www.r…
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Cath is an author, clinician with children and adults, supervisor, researcher, educator, speaker and mum with a background in the Armed Forces Engineering and Optronics, IT, Gaming and Psychology alongside Functional Health and her other passion of Neuroscience. She is a polymath and pattern recognition nerd. New book October 2024; https://www.rout…
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Today we learn how to say "also" in Russian and what the difference is between ТОЖЕ and ТАКЖЕ! *** If you like learning with mini-stories, welcome to my complete Russian language course – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/ My cultural course in English 'Understanding Russia' – https://russian.fromzerotofluency.com/courses/understanding-russia J…
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Join for free on Patreon to continue listening to our show: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod/membership Y'all made us re-read The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Our first read and review, over three years ago, got us ratioed on YouTube. You called us names and battered us verbally for not liking the ending of this book. Our momma's alw…
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Summary In this conversation, Alex South, a former prison officer with nearly a decade of experience, shares her journey through the prison system, discussing the challenges, culture, and dynamics of working in prisons. She reflects on her training, the impact of staffing shortages, and the mental health challenges faced by both staff and inmates. …
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Summary In this conversation, Alex South, a former prison officer with nearly a decade of experience, shares her journey through the prison system, discussing the challenges, culture, and dynamics of working in prisons. She reflects on her training, the impact of staffing shortages, and the mental health challenges faced by both staff and inmates. …
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The Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a powerful and poignant short story that delves into the complexities of human nature. When the narrator, a kind-hearted man, takes in a ragged and drunken stranger named Astafy, he unwittingly invites a mysterious tale of regret, redemption, and moral struggle into his life. Astafy reveals the painful story…
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To keep listening, subscribe to our free tier on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/litsocietypod. On paper, Yinka has it all. She's Oxford-educated, beautiful, and constantly surrounded by friends and family. Still, one persistent question makes her examine her value and identity: "Where is your husband?" Will Yinka find happiness, and will that hap…
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The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling is a timeless classic, blending adventure, intrigue, and moral complexity in a way that captivates listeners. Set in the rugged and mysterious landscapes of British India and Afghanistan, it tells the story of two daring ex-soldiers who embark on a quest to establish themselves as kings in a remote regio…
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David Hencke, is an award winning investigative journalist known for his hard-hitting pieces that champion truth and expose the bad practices of organizations, industries, and governments. In this engaging discussion, David shares his fascinating experiences and insights into the world of journalism, shedding light on the impact of social media and…
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David Hencke, is a multi award winning investigative journalist known for his hard-hitting pieces that champion truth and expose the bad practices of organizations, industries, and governments. In this engaging discussion, David shares his fascinating experiences and insights into the world of journalism, shedding light on the impact of social medi…
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Jordan Peterson recently launched the Peterson Academy. In this video, we discuss the reasons for why he launched the academy, his criticism of academia, and potential solutions and developments of his program. I hope you enjoy. Support the show -------------------------- If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow m…
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Taslim Tharani was born in the UK as was her older sister. Her parents were both born in Tanzania to parents whose background was in India. Taslim shares her experiences of being in a thrice migrant family. She talks about attending boarding school and the impact it had on her identity and emotional well-being. She discusses the decision to attend …
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Taslim Tharani was born in the UK as was her older sister. Her parents were both born in Tanzania to parents whose background was in India. Taslim shares her experiences of being in a thrice migrant family Taslim talks about attending boarding school and the impact it had on her identity and emotional well-being. She discusses the decision to atten…
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Step into the lives of two old friends who embark on a humble pilgrimage that becomes a profound journey of faith, friendship, and rediscovery. In Two Old Men, Tolstoy captures the essence of human resilience and the beauty of simple acts of kindness. As they face trials and unexpected detours, their journey reveals the deeper meanings of life and …
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Imagine a bustling coffee house in the heart of Surat, where people from all walks of life gather, each with their own stories, beliefs, and desires. In The Coffee House of Surat, Tolstoy masterfully weaves a tale that explores the essence of truth, the nature of wisdom, and the diverse perspectives that shape our world. As the characters engage in…
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