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The Athenaeum Book Club is a podcast for curious minds who love history, big ideas, and the stories that shaped our world.
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Auron MacIntyre - The Prince (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club , host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by Auron MacIntyre to explore Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince , one of history’s most influential, and misunderstood, works on power. Together they examine the turbulent world of Renaissance Italy, Machiavelli’s firsthand experience with politics, and his famous ideas about fear, fortune, virtue, and leadership. They also explore Machiavelli’s fascination with Cesare Borgia , whom he personally observed during his dra
Alex Petkas - The Odyssey (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club , host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by Dr. Alex Petkas for an exploration of Homer’s The Odyssey , one of the foundational works of Western literature. Together they journey through Odysseus’ epic voyage home, examining the poem’s timeless themes of courage, perseverance, identity, and the longing for home. Dr. Petkas provides insight into Homer’s world, the oral tradition that preserved the epic, and the enduring wisdom behind one of history’s greatest
Dr. Joshua Phillips - The Old Man and the Sea (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club , host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by Dr. Joshua Phillips for a thoughtful exploration of Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea . Together they examine Hemingway’s timeless story of Santiago, an aging fisherman whose struggle with a great marlin becomes a profound meditation on perseverance, dignity, and the meaning of true success. Dr. Phillips unpacks Hemingway’s understated prose, rich symbolism, and enduring philosophy, revealing why this Pulit
Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson - The Brothers Karamazov (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club , host Jeremy Ryan Slate is joined by Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson for a deep discussion of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov , one of the greatest novels ever written. Together they explore the book’s profound questions about faith, doubt, freedom, suffering, and the search for truth. From the unforgettable parable of the Grand Inquisitor to the complex relationships between the Karamazov brothers, Dr. Wilson reveals why Dostoevsky’s masterpiece
Johan Kurtz - Leaving a Legacy (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Athenaeum Book Club , host Jeremy Ryan Slate sits down with author Johann Kurtz to discuss his book, Leaving a Legacy . Together they explore what it means to build a life that matters, examining themes of purpose, responsibility, family, leadership, and the impact we leave on future generations. Kurtz shares the experiences and ideas that inspired the book, offering practical wisdom on living with intention in an age often focused on short-term success and personal achiev
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