Episodes
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GG20231124 -- Coming (Hopefully) Soon
Show Theme: "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 127 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 5 - LAST CHAPTER
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 126 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 4
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 125 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 3 Part 2
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 124 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 3 Part 1
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 123 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 2 Part 4
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 122 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 2 Part 3
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 121 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 2 Part 2
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 120 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 2 Part 1
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 119 -- On Liberty by John Stuart Mill Chapter 1
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Tschaikovski Opus 40" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 73 -- Flatland Part 2 Sections 21 & 22 - The End - & The Preface
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 72 -- Flatland Part 2 Sections 19 and 20
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 71 -- Flatland Part 2 Sections 17 & 18
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 70 -- Flatland Part 2 Sections 15 & 16
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 69 -- Flatland Part 2 Sections 13 & 14
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 67 -- Flatland Part 1 Sections 11 & 12
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 66 -- Flatland Part 1 Sections 9 & 10
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 65 -- Flatland Part 1 Sections 7 & 8
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 64 -- Flatland Part 1 Sections 5 & 6
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 63 -- Flatland Part 1 Sections 3 & 4
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Hiber-Nation 62 -- Flatland Part 1 Sections 1 & 2
Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat. Book Theme: "Friendly Day" from Kevin MacLeod
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Episode 20200911 -- We Should Talk More Episode Zero
Episode Zero for the new We Should Talk More podcast with Lady J. Show Theme "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com. Comments via the https://www.speakpipe.com/grizzlysgrowls Comment Line: 218-234-CALL 218-234-2255 Contributions: https://www.patreon.com/grizzlysgrowls
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GG20200616 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 8 and 9
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 8 -- The End of the Household Gods: "The only place where it is possible to find an echo of the mind of the English masses is either in conversation or in comic songs. The latter are obviously the more dubious; but they…
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GG20200609 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 7
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 7 -- The Transformation of Socialism: "Socialism is one of the simplest ideas in the world. It has always puzzled me how there came to be so much bewilderment and misunderstanding and miserable mutual slander about it. At...
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GG20200602 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 6
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 6 -- The Eclipse of Liberty: "If such a thing as the Eugenic sociology had been suggested in the period from Fox to Gladstone, it would have been far more fiercely repudiated by the reformers than by the Conservatives."...
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GG20200526 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 5
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 5 --The Meanness of the Motive: "Now, if any ask whether it be imaginable that an ordinary man of the wealthier type should analyse the problem or conceive the plan, the inhumanly far-seeing plan, as I have set it forth…
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GG20200519 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 4
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 4 -- The Vengeance of the Flesh: "By a quaint paradox, we generally miss the meaning of simple stories because we are not subtle enough to understand their simplicity." Comments to 218-214-CALL (218-234-2255)…
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GG20200512 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 3
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 3 -- True History of a Eugenist: "He does not live in a dark lonely tower by the sea, from which are heard the screams of vivisected men and women. On the contrary, he lives in Mayfair." Comments to 218-214-CALL...
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GG20200505 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 2
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 2 -- True History of a Tramp: "He awoke in the Dark Ages and smelt dawn in the dark, and knew he was not wholly a slave." Comments to 218-214-CALL (218-234-2255) Contributions: https://www.paypal.me/grizzlysgrowls
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GG20200428 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 2 Chapter 1
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Part 2 -- The Real Aim Chapter 1 -- The Impotence of Impenitence "The root formula of an epoch is always an unwritten law, just as the law that is the first of all laws, that which protects life from the murderer, is written…
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GG20200421 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 8
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 8 -- A Summary of a False Theory: "I have up to this point treated the Eugenists, I hope, as seriously as they treat themselves. I have attempted an analysis of their theory as if it were an utterly abstract and...
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GG20200414 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 7
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 7 -- The Established Church of Doubt: "Let us now finally consider what the honest Eugenists do mean, since it has become increasingly evident that they cannot mean what they say." Comments to 218-214-CALL (218-234-2255)...
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GG20200407 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 6
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 6 -- The Unanswered Challenge: "Dr. Saleeby did me the honour of referring to me in one of his addresses on this subject, and said that even I cannot produce any but a feeble-minded child from a feeble-minded ancestry. To...
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GG20200331 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 5
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 5 - The Flying Authority: "It happened one day that an atheist and a man were standing together on a doorstep; and the atheist said, "It is raining." To which the man replied, "What is raining?": which question was the...
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GG20200324 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 4
Finished editing this, then forgot to post it. (sigh) "Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 4 -- The Lunatic and the Law: "The modern evil, we have said, greatly turns on this: that people do not see that the exception proves the rule. Thus it may or may not…
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GG20200317 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 3
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 3 -- The Anarchy from Above: "A silent anarchy is eating out our society. I must pause upon the expression; because the true nature of anarchy is mostly misapprehended." Comments to 218-214-CALL (218-234-2255)…
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GG20200310 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 2
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Chapter 2 -- The First Obstacles: "Now before I set about arguing these things, there is a cloud of skirmishers, of harmless and confused modern sceptics, who ought to be cleared off or calmed down before we come to debate with…
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Hiber-Nation 20200305 - Federalist # 17 - The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
The same subject continued... continued. The original text from Congress.gov Book Theme: "Prelude in C Major" from Kevin MacLeod Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat Comments via the https://www.speakpipe.com/grizzlysgrowls Comment Line: 218-234-CALL 218-234-2255 Contributions:...
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GG20200303 -- Eugenics by G K Chesterton Part 1 Chapter 1
"Eugenics and Other Evils," by G.K. Chesterton, published in 1922. Narrator's Introduction: For the next few paragraphs I will speak for myself, to set the stage for G.K. Chesterton's book, and to suggest why I believe it is still an important book. I think G.K. Chesterton explains his book…
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Eugenics by GK Chesterton - the Promo
I'm going to be reposting my old recordings of G.K. Chesterton's "Eugenics and Other Evils." I heard the other day that the idea is making a comeback. Again. And Chesterton said what needed to be said rather well. He could make a point, stick it in your gut, and make you chuckle when he did it....
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Episode 20181127 - Back in the Game
Where I've been and what I've been doing and not doing. And where I'm going next. Show Theme "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com. Comments via the https://www.speakpipe.com/grizzlysgrowls Comment Line: 218-234-CALL 218-234-2255 Contributions: https://www.patreon.com/grizzlysgrowls
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Episode 20180527 - Not Too Terribly Special
Exhausted, all my tech is failing, including this podcast. Oh, did I mention I'm losing my hearing and half-blind in one eye? So, how's your year been going. See also one of my earliest podcast episodes, "Some Old Guy Whining." Show Theme "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com.…
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Prince Martin Wins His Sword - the Promo!
I recently completed the Audible version of "Prince Martin Wins His Sword" for the author, Brandon Hale. While recording this rhyming book, I noticed a particular piece of music fit the rhyme scheme perfectly. And then I also noticed the promotional language on the book's page on Amazon also…
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Hiber-Nation 20180419 - Federalist # 16 - The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Back in the saddle, with a few saddle sores. And a bit of news. And then, The Same Subject Continued. The original text from Congress.gov Book Theme: "Prelude in C Major" from Kevin MacLeod Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat Comments via the https://www.speakpipe.com/grizzlysgrowls Comment...
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Hiber-Nation 20180208 - Federalist # 15 - The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union
Everybody agreed the Articles of Confederacy weren't working. Not everyone agreed how much needed to be changed. The original text from Congress.gov Book Theme: "Prelude in C Major" from Kevin MacLeod Show Theme: "Canon in D" from Owen Poteat Comments via the...
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Hiber-Nation 20180201 - Federalist # 14 - Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered
Hello, welcome back for Federalist # 14, "Objections to the Proposed Constitution From Extent of Territory Answered." You know, I do love reading these older works aloud for you. I like to think it adds a living energy to words to which you and I have paid far too little attention for far too…
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Hiber-Nation 20180125 - Federalist # 13 - Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government
Hello, we meet again, this time for Federalist # 13, "Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government." Once again, the Federalist's primary argument for the Constitution is that it is the only way to preserve the Union, all the states working together. That argument is assumed...
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Episode 20180122 - Our Stories Tell Us
We all tell stories, and listen to stories, and learn from stories. And our stories tell us, too. Show Theme "Hot Swing" from Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com. Comments via the https://www.speakpipe.com/grizzlysgrowls Comment Line: 218-234-CALL 218-234-2255 Contributions:...
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Hiber-Nation 20180118 - Federalist # 12 - The Utility of the Union In Respect to Revenue
Hello again. Tonight is Federalist # 12, which is all about Revenue. Or in other words, tax collecting. Naturally this one is written by Alexander Hamilton, the banker. He founded the Bank of New York. Later on, President George Washington appointed him as the first Secretary of the Treasury, and...
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Hiber-Nation 20180111 - Federalist # 11 - The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy
Hello again. Tonight I'm recording Federalist #11. This is not the most exciting essay to the modern ear, being primarily about international trade, especially by sea. The ending does get a bit firey. I am not a trained historian, just a history fan, I suppose. In 1787 America didn't have much of…
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