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The Peripatetics
by Trey Hill
The Peripatetics is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by writer, director and avid morning walker, Trey Hill. Taking inspiration from Aristotle, we are walking toward a more tranquil life via that pathways of literature, art and philosophy.
Episodes
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The Hours of Darkness are Necessary
In this episode of The Peripatetics, we explore the interplay of shadow and light — how each shapes and reveals the other, and ultimately defines the contours of our lives. Following Thoreau's assertion that "the hours of darkness are as necessary," we enter the shadows, considering their role…
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Our Only True Names
In this episode of The Peripatetics, we turn our attention to names — their meaning, their limits, and the tension they create between essence and identity. With Thoreau as our guide, we wander through the wild landscapes of Walking, reflecting on his assertion that "at present, our only true…
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Reassert Your Native Rights
In this episode of The Peripatetics, we return to the theme of wildness with Thoreau as our guide. Reflecting on instinct, the raw power of wild nature, and the human struggle to reassert our own "native rights," we explore the deeper tensions between civilization and the untamed spirit within....
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Make The Darkness Visible
We continue Walking with Thoreau through the wild terrain of uncivilized thought — where genius shatters the temples of knowledge, exposing the unseen forces shaping our reality. Thoreau reminds us that it is the wild, uncultivated mind that truly delights, as free and swift as a mallard in…
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A Mere Animal Existence
To a world on the brink of madness, at war with itself, Thoreau pointed to a paradoxical truth: "There is a keen enjoyment in a mere animal existence." In this episode of The Peripatetics, we explore the precarious balance between humanity's creative genius and the traps we've set for our wild...
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Suckled By The Wolf
Drawing on the ancient legend of Romulus and Remus, Thoreau unearths the primal tension between wildness and civilization with his famous declaration: "In Wildness is the preservation of the World." In this episode of The Peripatetics, we journey through the mythic origins of Rome, explore its...
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From The East, Light
Explore the symbolic resonance across time and space, between the light of the past and the pull toward progress. In this episode of The Peripatetics, we examine the tension between Thoreau's idealized vision for the future and the reality that unfolded, contemplating how to better balance…
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That Walk, Never Yet Taken
Uncover the subtle magnetism of Nature through the paths we choose, both literal and metaphorical. In this episode of The Peripatetics, we explore the pilgrim's parabolic path, revealing the deeper significance of aligning ourselves with Nature's guidance, whether venturing into the unknown or...
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You May Name It America
Discover the tension between the Holy-Lander and the Degenerate Villager in this episode of The Peripatetics. Join us as we delve into Thoreau's reflections on how our travels and the roads we take reveal the hidden virtues that can bridge societal divides. Transcripts of all episodes are…
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The Finer Tissue
Explore the profound interplay between our rugged exteriors and the delicate inner qualities that define our humanity. In this episode of The Peripatetics, we delve into Thoreau's reflections on how our movement through natural world shapes the finer tissue of our character. Transcripts of all...
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Ambulator Nascitur, Non Fit
What does it take to become a true walker? In this episode of The Peripatetics, we explore Thoreau's assertion that walkers are born, not made, and reflect on all that can be solved by walking. Transcripts of all episodes are available here. About The Show Inspired by the ancient tradition of...
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The Holy Landers
Welcome to The Peripatetics, a podcast that explores the art of seeking stillness for restless wanderers. This season, writer, director, and avid morning walker Trey Hill draws inspiration from Henry David Thoreau's timeless essay, Walking. In this inaugural episode, The Holy Landers, we delve…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Peripatetics is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by writer, director and avid morning walker, Trey Hill. Taking inspiration from Aristotle, we are walking toward a more tranquil life via that pathways of literature, art and philosophy.
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The Peripatetics is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by writer, director and avid morning walker, Trey Hill. Taking inspiration from Aristotle, we are walking toward a more tranquil life via that pathways of literature, art and philosophy.
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