293: Cinderella

293: Cinderella

Author: A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee January 13, 2026 Duration: 47:32
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!

Three friends, A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee, gather for the kind of wide-ranging conversation that happens after a good book or a shared idea. Their Classical Stuff You Should Know podcast is built on the belief that the ancient world isn't a sealed relic but a living conversation that touches everything from art and literature to the deeper questions of faith and philosophy. You’ll hear them explore mythology, history, and classical texts, but always through a lens that feels immediate and accessible. They connect these enduring ideas to the categories that shape our lives, whether that's education, creative arts, or personal spirituality. The tone is less like a lecture and more like joining a discussion among knowledgeable pals who genuinely enjoy unpacking these topics together. This approach makes the podcast a resource for teachers looking for engaging angles and for anyone simply curious about how ancient thoughts on Christianity, ethics, and storytelling still resonate. Each episode feels like an invitation to pull up a chair and think along with them, finding richness in the classical tradition that goes far beyond dusty textbooks.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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221: The Discarded Image [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:00
In C.S. Lewis's "The Discarded Image," he discusses the complex medieval notion of the cosmos. So . . . we do it too in this episode. Boom.
216: Plato's Crito [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
We finish out the saga of Socrates's trial and death. In this one, Socrates defends why he's sticking around to guzzle some hemlock.
215: Learning in Wartime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:16
In 1939, C.S. Lewis gave a sermon to some Oxford boys about whether it's okay to study books when there are Nazis to fight.
214: Plato's Apology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:22
He's God's gift to Athens, so punish him with free meals.
212: Plato's Dialogue, "Euthyphro" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:26
As Socrates waits in line for his own trial, he chats up a fellow named Euthyphro who plans to denounce his own father. They end up discussing the definition of piety until Euthyphro politely excuses himself from the con…