Tim, Lachlan and Reuben (All Certified Middle aged Men)

The Republic of Middle Aged Men.

Society EN ↓ 55 episodes

Plato, Socrates, Epictetus, Seneca and more. This is The Republic of Middle aged men Podcast. We are 3 real world mates, all of which are wanting to work through Philosophy classics, as well as generally hanging out and chatting about life as Middle aged Men. We hope you enjoy hanging out with us.www.therepublicofmam.com

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Tim, Lachlan and Reuben (All Certified Middle aged Men)

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Society

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www.therepublicofmam.com

Latest episode

Dec 1, 2025

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Episodes

Meditations - Episode 10 - Don't sweat the small stuff 01.12.2025

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 9 - The man from Gunna Do 04.04.2025

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 8 - What to say on every occasion 30.03.2025

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 7 - Everything from Bread to Death 23.03.2025

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 6 - Can the soul be copied? 23.03.2025

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 5 - Only the now can be lost. 27.10.2024

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 4 - What does Golf, 10 pin bowling and Darts have in Common with Meditations? 20.10.2024

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 3 - Do what you are here to do 13.10.2024

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 2 - Thank the Gods 08.09.2024

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Meditations - Episode 1 - Diary of a wimpy emperor? 05.08.2024

Welcome. This is our series on Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. This is one of my personal favourite books, teaching stoic principles applied. This is the diary of Marcus Aurelius. He sets a model well worth considering for how to manage responsibility, stress and life in general. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this cl...

Timaeus Special - Episode 2 23.05.2024

Plato. Timaeus.. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Timaeus Special Episode 2. In this episode we discuss the fact that the Book of Timaeus, written by Plato - famous for its reference to Atlantis, is not actually what we want to do as season four - oops. We will instead do this book as a series of specials. Season 4 will be Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. We are 3 real world mates, none of...

Timaeus Special - Episode 1 07.04.2024

Plato. Timaeus.. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Timaeus Special Episode 1. In this episode we Introduce the Book of Timaeus, written by Plato - famous for its reference to Atlantis. We are really happy to be back with Plato again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of...

Apology - Episode 43 - Socrates becomes legend 24.09.2023

Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 43. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all o...

Apology - Episode 42 - Socrates is too pretty for Prison 05.03.2023

Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 42. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all o...

Apology - Episode 41 - Separation of Self and State 25.02.2023

Plato. Apology. Socrates.  Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 41.  In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology.  We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes.  We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified...

Apology - Episode 40 - Have a lizzle my fellow Grizzle. 19.02.2023

Plato. Apology. Socrates.  Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 40. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology.  We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes.  We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in ph...

Apology - Episode 39 - What about Horses? 29.01.2023

Plato. Apology. Socrates. Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 39. In our third episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology. We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all o...

Apology - Episode 38 - Socrates isn't an Atheist, by the Dog he isn't, by the god even...wait what? 13.01.2023

Plato. Apology. Socrates.       Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 38.       In this second episode for this book / season, we cover discuss our thoughts as we read together Platos Apology.   We are really happy to be back with Socrates again, please join us in what is bound to be a great read over the coming episodes.  ...

Apology - Episode 37 - Introduction to Platos Apology 30.12.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 37.   This week we introduce our next read, Apology by Plato.   The version of this book we will read together in season 3 is listed below via Amazon.   We are really looking forward to reading through this book and finding out what else Socrates has in stall for us to discover.   We are 3 real world mates, none of which are q...

The Enchiridion - Episode 36 - Our Final thoughts on this book 11.09.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 36. This week we discuss our thoughts after our read through of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We really enjoyed this book and we hope you have as well. The next book we will read together in season 3 is listed below via Amazon. We are reading the Trial of Socrates in Season 3. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy...

The Enchiridion - Episode 35 - Live as one who would wish to be a Socrates 28.08.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 35. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 44 to the end this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This book finishes strong and points back to the man, the myth, Socrates, which we are very happy with. We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified...

The Enchiridion - Episode 34- Top Spear, Smart Women and No Footwear embroidery 19.08.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 34.   This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus.   We cover parts 34 - 43 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic.   We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but all of which are wanting to work through this classic and others in the...

The Enchiridion - Episode 33- Avoid many things Malaka, except Philosophy 17.07.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 33. This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus. We cover parts 32 - 33 (They are huge) this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic. This week he discusses many things to avoid such as mens laughter, Games, Great people and too much food (that's right, have less Maccas). We are 3 r...

The Enchiridion - Episode 32- Choked out by the Loins of Justice 10.07.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 32.   This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus.   We cover parts 28 - 31 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic.   This week he discussed Fathers and Nature and many other things.   We are 3 real world mates, none of which are qualified in philosophy but...

The Enchiridion - Episode 31- Philosophos before Bros Or pay the price of a lettuce. 11.05.2022

Welcome to the Republic of Middle Aged Men, Episode 31.   This week we continue our read through and discussion of The Enchiridion, by Epictetus.   We cover parts 23 - 27 this week as we work our way through this Stoic Philosophy classic.   Such a great section of the book this week, section 27 alone could be an entire episode to discuss, we hope you enjoy this weeks episode as much...

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