Suffering, Lyrical Poetry & the Heroism of Women | Peter Gunn

Why do human beings keep telling stories about suffering, sacrifice, heroism, and transformation?In this episode, I sit down with Peter Gunn, a U.S. Air Force veteran, poet, author, bodybuilder, guitarist, and creator exploring the intersection of mythology, philosophy, literature, and modern storytelling.After 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, Peter turned toward the ancient ideas and stories that have shaped human culture for centuries. We explore why epic poetry still matters, what makes a story timeless, and whether suffering can actually transform us.We also discuss mythology, objective meaning, human progress, The Sigma Squad, Peter's Linked-Lyrical Poetry, and his music with The AngellicS.At the heart of the conversation is a much bigger question: are the stories we tell about suffering and heroism actually revealing something fundamental about what it means to be human?Learn more about Peter Gunn and his creative work: https://www.petergunn.net/Listen to The AngellicS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vECOl1UhrFzgnb1y7SFFT/discography/all