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Black, white, and grey? 09.11.2026 4:36 ↓

Today we compare two of Homer’s most famous poems of all time. The Illiad, and the Odyssey. Join us on this epic episode where we dissect the main characters of each book.

Pride: Virtue or Vice? | The Iliad by Homer 31.10.2026 5:01 ↓

Join us in an adventure in the ancient epic poem the Iliad, where we follow Achilles’ wrath, and see where it takes him.

The Alchemist - What is your purpose? 21.10.2026 4:24 ↓

In one of the most legendary books of the past 50 years, Santiago explores his personal legend, providing key insights into the meaning of life.

Old age, and the rediscovery of life. 12.10.2026 5:08 ↓

Follow Daniel Klein as he embarks on a journey of self exploration, guided by the teachings of the legendary philosopher Epicurus.

The history of humans: Destroyer, or Dominator? 09.10.2026 3:55 ↓

Today, we explore Yuval Noah Harari’s SAPIENS, and look into the checkered and controversial past of the human race.

Can Words Save/Destroy Us? | The Book Thief 03.10.2026 4:13 ↓

Justin explores The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and examines how words can become weapons of hatred and manipulation or sources of comfort, friendship, and resistance.

Did Santiago Win or Lose? | The Old Man and the Sea 26.09.2026 3:26 ↓

Justin explores Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea and asks whether Santiago’s struggle with the marlin ends in failure or proves that success can mean more than what you bring home.

How Far Would You Go to Save Humanity? | Death’s End 21.09.2026 4:27 ↓

Justin concludes Cixin Liu’s Three-Body trilogy with Death’s End , exploring how far humanity should be willing to go, and what moral lines it should cross, to ensure its survival.

Should Humanity Stay Silent? | The Dark Forest 19.09.2026 4:05 ↓

Justin explores the Dark Forest theory in Cixin Liu’s The Dark Forest and asks whether humanity should reach out to alien civilizations or stay silent to protect our survival.

Can You Create Without Destroying? | The Hero of Ages 11.09.2026 3:21 ↓

Justin concludes the Mistborn trilogy by exploring how The Hero of Ages uses Ruin and Preservation to show that seemingly opposite forces may need each other to create something new.

Do We Own Our Pets—or Are They Our Partners? 07.09.2026 3:12 ↓

Justin explores “How to Love Animals” from The Best American Essays 2025 and asks whether our relationship with pets is really ownership—or a partnership built on mutual care.

Freedom or Stability? | The Well of Ascension 06.09.2026 4:46 ↓

Using Brandon Sanderson’s The Well of Ascension , Justin explores whether freedom is always worth the risk when overthrowing tyranny leads to instability and chaos.

Should We Answer the Aliens? | The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu 26.08.2026 5:44 ↓

Justin explores humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization and asks whether reaching out to extraterrestrial life is worth the risk.

The Odyssey: Emily Wilson vs. Christopher Nolan — Who Told It Better? 23.08.2026 12:15 ↓

Book or blockbuster? J and W debate which tells the story better.

Ryland Grace: Hero or Zero? (Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir) 22.08.2026 5:44 ↓

Project Hail Mary

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 20.08.2026 5:48 ↓

Purple Hibiscus

She is not invisible by Marcus Sedgwick 16.08.2026 5:11 ↓

She is not invisible by Marcus Sedgwick

The Odyssey by Homer- Emily Wilson Edition 15.08.2026 5:26 ↓

The Odyssey translated by Emily Wilson

Power vs People: insights from Scythe series by Neal Shusterman 18.07.2026 11:40 ↓

Two brothers to debate about people vs power

Toll by Neal Shusterman 15.07.2026 4:50 ↓

Toll by Neal Shusterman

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman 12.07.2026 5:07 ↓

Thunderhead

Scythe by Neal Shusterman 11.07.2026 4:54 ↓

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Heroes by Alan Gratz 29.06.2026 4:58 ↓

Heroes by Alan Gratz

Code of Honor by Alan Gratz 28.06.2026 5:09 ↓

Code of Honor by Alan Gratz

Allies by Alan Gratz 28.06.2026 5:57 ↓

Allies by Alan Gratz