CiRCE Institute Podcast Network

The CiRCE Institute Podcast Network is made up of three regular shows: Dwell features conversat

Episodes

Total: 398

People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about R

Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See

The 100th episode of Proverbial is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal.&nb

Proverbial #99: Problems

2022/5/31

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky.

Proverbial #97: Self Help

2022/5/12

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really wor

"Don't shoot the messenger" seems like obvious advice, so why are we even tempted to shoot poor, hel

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why. Hosted

Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps u

Young men should move out when they hit 18 or 19 even though it's cheaper to live at home. Why? This

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket," they say, but why? This basket is different. It c

This week's proverb is unattributed and goes like this: "you know what they say." Joshua Gibbs conte

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on hum

"It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves," said La Rochefoucauld, thus referencing the

Dr. Geoff Rose joins Brian Phillips to discuss the importance of health and wellness, particularly f

Proverbial #78: Homework

2021/10/15

"Big book, big bore," said Callimachus. Everyone loves a shorty, though. Joshua Gibbs tells all in t

"The best revenge is a life well lived," said George Herbert. Why do other sorts of revenge fall sho

In this brief reflection episode of The Weight of Fatherhood, Dr. Brian Phillips discusses some of

“The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things