307: Planet Narnia: Saturn, Mercury, and Venus

307: Planet Narnia: Saturn, Mercury, and Venus

Author: A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee September 8, 2026 Duration: 1:05:37
In this episode we finish Graeme's series on Lewis and his planets.

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.
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266: A Parley with Youth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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265: The Great Gatsby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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264: An interview with Davies Owens and Keith McCurdy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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263: The Ballad of the White Horse and Some Dudes Who Sing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:52
We revisit a book we've done an episode on already. But here's the thing, folks: the book is so dang good, and Graeme walks us through the intricacies of a specific scene in this one. And it's good. Soooooo good. In my h…
261: Montessori [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:11
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259: Genghis Khan 4: Anda Undone! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:36
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