Fair Winds Podcast

Episodes

1. 10

   Don't Worry Darling: Manipulative Speech

   Ahoy, welcome back to the Fair Winds Podcast. In this episode, Mark, Mike, and Austin finish up the movie tetralogy with Don't Worry Darling. This movie is about the manipulative power of speech and how it harms individuality. There are plenty of twists and turns in the episode as we try to…

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   Sep 21, 2023

   1h 30m
2. 9

   French Dispatch: Playful Storytelling

   Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! Have I got a treat for you today! In our latest episode, we dive into the enchanting world of Wes Anderson's "The French Dispatch." Join us as we unpack all the delightful and thought-provoking stories woven within this cinematic masterpiece. First off, we start…

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   Sep 11, 2023

   1h 07m
3. 8

   12 Angry Men: The Art Of The Argument

   Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for the latest episode of our podcast! In this discussion, we dive into the cinematic masterpiece, "Twelve Angry Men." We dissect the film's themes of prejudice, identity, and the pursuit of truth. This takes to topics such as, the power of real-time...

   Aug 23, 2023

   1h 10m
4. 7

   The King's Speech: Speaking With Courage

   Greetings, listeners! Are you ready to embark on another riveting journey into the realm of our podcast? In our latest episode, we've prepared quite the treat for you. Prepare to dive deep into the craft of speech-making through the lens of a renowned film, The Kings Speech. In this episode, we...

   Aug 10, 2023

   1h 29m
5. 6

   Gorgias Pt 3: The Unteachable Student

   Hey there, fellow podcast lovers! We've got an episode for you that is packed with thought-provoking discussions and captivating banter. In this episode, we dive deep into Plato's Gorgias and explore the theme of objective truth and the pursuit of goodness. But don't worry, this isn't your…

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   Aug 3, 2023

   1h 34m
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   Gorgias Pt 2: The Teachable Student

   Welcome back for part two of Plato's Gorgias. In this episode, Mark and Mike talk about Gorgias's student Polas. As a student of Gorgias, Polas is seeking knowledge. Towards the beginning of his conversation with Socrates, it becomes clear that the knowledge that Polas seeks is how to manipulate...

   Jul 26, 2023

   1h 18m
7. 4

   Gorgias Pt1: Dialectic & Rhetoric

   In this episode, Mark, Mike, and Hunter begin the first of a three part series on the Gorgias. This is one of Plato's longest dialogues and so it needs lots of care and attention. Gorgias is the greatest of the sophists. In this dialogue, he and his students claim to practice the "greatest of all...

   Jul 21, 2023

   1h 13m
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   Hippias Minor: Who is Good

   In this podcast episode, Mark and Mike deeply dive into Plato's Hippias Minor and explore what makes a man good. Through a careful analysis of the dialogue, the hosts guide the audience through a philosophical journey that leads them to conclude that true goodness can only be attained through...

   Apr 12, 2023

   1h 07m
9. 2

   Hippias Major: What is Beauty

   In this podcast episode, Mark and Mike delve into Plato's Hippias Major, a dialogue that explores the nature of beauty. They walk the audience through the text, analyzing the arguments presented by Socrates and Hippias, the dialogue's two main characters. Hippias, in short, is a bit of a moron....

   Mar 28, 2023

   1h 21m
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    Protagoras: Refuting Sophists

    In this podcast episode, Mark and Mike delve into Plato's second tetralogy, starting with the Protagoras. This tetralogy is all about Sophists and moral relativism. The Dialogue on Protagoras is framed as a conversation between Socrates and a young man named Hippocrates, who is seeking to learn...

    Mar 15, 2023

    1h 31m
11. Reflecting on Myths & Stories

    In this podcast episode, Mark, Mike, and Hunter delve into the nature of myths and why people tell stories. They start by discussing how myths are often thought of as just ancient stories, but in reality, myths are still being created today. Myths are stories that help us understand the world...

    Feb 23, 2023

    59m
12. Orestia: How Myths Evolve

    In this episode we talk about how stories and myths evolve depending on who is telling them. It is important to understand that stories are living entities in their own right. This is the third episode in the tetralogy on mythology.

    Dec 12, 2022

    53m
13. Jonah Part 2

    This is the second part of the conversation about Jonah. As with many myths, this story has layers upon layers to it. The more work you put in to understanding it, the more you get out. Enjoy

    Nov 28, 2022

    38m
14. Jonah Part 1: Reading Myths

    More myths for this series. This time we look at Jonah and the big ol fish, well at least part of Jonah. This conversation went a bit long so Part 2 will be out in a few days.

    Nov 23, 2022

    56m
15. The Hero With 1000 Faces: An Intro To Modern Philosophy

    For this tetralogy of podcasts we are talking about myths. We started with Joseph Campbell's Hero With A Thousand Faces. In a lot of ways, this book has defined how we look at myths and stories today. It is funny how a book written in the 1950's accurately described the issues our society faces...

    Nov 10, 2022

    1h 24m
16. Little Women

    Mark and Mike talk with new guest Lilly Burr. The movie this time around is Little Women. This is a bit of a departure from the films we have looked at thus far. Little Women examines archetypal femininity through a coming of age story. Hopefully, you enjoy the episoe!

    Oct 23, 2022

    1h 19m
17. Pirates, freedom, and banter oh my!

    Trying outa fun banter episode

    Oct 17, 2022

    39m
18. Treasure Planet

    Mark, Hunter, and Jacob discuss the movie Treasure Planet. While at the surface, this is a simple kids movie, there is a reason that the book its based on is a classic. This episode hits on previously discussed topics like one's potential, as well as some new themes like relationships. Hopefully...

    Oct 10, 2022

    1h 05m
19. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

    Mark and Mike talk about the Secret Life of Walter Mitty. This movie is much more approachable in its themes than last episode's. While it takes a minute to get to, the conversation focuses on archetypal masculinity. It unintentionally shifted the focus of this tetralogy towards the differences…

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    Sep 20, 2022

    1h 11m
20. Everything Everywhere All At Once

    Mark and Mike sit down with a new guest, Austin Pistulka. The movie we are talking about is Everything Everywhere All At Once. There is a lot of talk about Nihilism and how we can have meaning in out lives. Hope you enjoy!

    Sep 10, 2022

    1h 09m
21. Groundhog Day

    Groundhog Day is the final part in our brief series on movies. It is a wonderful film about purpose and fulfillment. It makes for a good capstone for the last two months. We will do more movies in the future. If you have a movie recommendation, let us know. I think we will talk poetry next time.

    Oct 29, 2021

    1h 02m
22. High Noon

    Government, McCarthyism, and Dragons. No, that is not the name of a table table top rpg. It is however, the topics we covered discussing the movie High Noon. There is a lot happening in this movie on multiple layers. It was called un-American by John Wayne, yet is the favorite film of multiple...

    Oct 11, 2021

    1h 41m
23. Rocky

    Mike, Hunter, and Mark talk about the movie Rocky. Mike actually enjoyed this one, which is surprising. Rocky has a lot more to offer than an average cheesy 70s movie. It is about living up to one's potential and going the distance. I hope you enjoy.

    Sep 21, 2021

    1h 19m
24. Dead Poets Society

    Hunter joins us this time as we talk about the movie Dead Poets Society. It is Mark's favorite movie of all time. We were much more contentious with this episode than we have been in the past. It looks like this may continue for the rest of this first movie series, but we'll see. I hope you enjoy.

    Sep 12, 2021

    1h 53m
25. Charmides: What Is Wisdom

    This is the last episode in this tetralogy of dialogues. The goal was to become a wisdom loving man. This one puts a capstone on the discussions we have had up to this point. Next episode we are talking about movies, and Mark is going to lead.

    Aug 21, 2021

    1h 22m
26. The Laches: What Is Courage

    Mike and Mark discuss the Laches in this one. It is all about courage and what it takes to be a man. This follows the Lysis, the one fellowship. Keep that in mind, because everyone is paired up in this one. We hope you enjoy this discussion about a discussion about bravery.

    Aug 11, 2021

    1h 28m
27. Lysis: What Is Friendship

    Mark and Mike sit down and talk about the Lysis. We are focusing on how to become a wisdom loving man. This dialogue focuses on the love aspect of that. It is probably my favorite dialogue we have done so far, so I hope you enjoy.

    Jul 22, 2021

    1h 48m
28. First Alcibiades: Who Do You Want To Be

    Mark and Mike sit down to examine the first dialogue in the first tetralogy of Plato, The First Alcibiades. This dialogue examines what is the meaning of life and what should we orient ourselves towards.

    Jul 11, 2021

    1h 01m
29. What is the Meaning of Life

    Mark and Mike sit down to discuss the meaning of life. They go deeper into some of the topics of the first episode. There is a problem with the audio, but the quality of the conversation hopefully makes up for it.

    Jun 21, 2021

    1h 02m
30. Why Think?

    This is an introduction to our podcast. Mike, Mark, and Greg sit down and talk about why it is important to think about life. Why should anyone think? The podcast ends with a discussion about where to start thinking and living life correctly.

    Jun 10, 2021

    43m