Jeff Bilbro's Convivial Quest

Jeff Bilbro's Convivial Quest

Author: frontporchrepublic October 21, 2024 Duration: 43:43
The editor-in-chief of the FPR website discusses the recent conference in Grand Rapids and his latest book, Words for Conviviality.  Highlights 1:00       Pacific Northwesterner in western PA 8:00       Prospects for localism and trad wives now 11:00    Bilbro’s obsessive bibliography 17:00    Printing press 2.0 and Postman problems 25:30    Frederick Douglass, cancer patient 30:00    Margaret Fuller, proto-podcaster 35:00    Melville’s pilgrimage and Jeff’s truck stop oats 40:00    A convivial reading Resources Jeff's bio and buy the book (and some more books) FPR’s excerpt (suitable for nailing on church doors) Exploring Ivan Illich on the podcast John reviews Jeff’s early works here and here Wendell Kimbrough helps us find our way home

There’s a certain kind of conversation that happens best when you’re not in a hurry, when the topic can wander from the headlines of the day to the deeper questions that have always shaped how we live together. The Brass Spittoon is built for that kind of talk. Hosted by the folks at Front Porch Republic, this podcast serves as a gathering spot for discussions rooted in the tangible realities of our lives-our connections to a specific place, the practical limits we encounter, and what genuine liberty means within that framework. Each episode feels less like a lecture and more like joining a thoughtful, meandering dialogue among friends who aren’t afraid to chew over ideas from both the past and the present. You’ll hear explorations of culture, community, and the small-scale practices that build a durable society, all approached with a sense of curiosity and a lack of pretense. It’s for anyone weary of abstract debates and hungry for conversations grounded in the texture of everyday life. So, pull up a chair and settle in; this is where we consider how to live well, right where we are.
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The FPR leadership has decided to make a foray into a new medium (for us). And given this transitional moment in American politics, this seems like a good time. We hosted an on-line discussion that, hopefully, provides a…