The College of Stoic Philosophers Podcast

Todd Obenauer, Derrick Koon, James Kostecka, Katherine Bucher and Erik Wiegardt join the podcast to discuss the 30th Anniversary of The Stoic Registry.

Dr. Bob Robinson joins the podcast to discuss his new book "The Stoic Habit: How to Own Your Choices - Even When It's Difficult" BIO: I’m interested in our flaws and their sources, talking about them with people, and being real about the difficulty of the work required to improve. After earning my PhD in philosophy from Purdue University and teaching at Loyola Marymount University as a visiting professor, I went on to teach ethics and Stoicism to incarcerated men and women for several years. My book – The Stoic Habit: How to Own Your Choices – Even When It’s Difficult (Cider Mill Press, 2026) – draws on my experience to offer research-informed Stoic guidance on making better choices. Currently, I hold down a full-time day job, teach part-time in the Honors College at the University of New Mexico, coach Muay Thai, and contribute to a family run business.

Aaron Poochigian joins the CoSP podcast to discuss his new translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, poetry, Greek slang, “koinonia” and much more! Aaron Poochigian is a poet, classics scholar, and translator who lives and writes in New York City. His work has appeared in such newspapers and journals as The Financial Times, The New York Review of Books, and Poetry Magazine. He's the author of Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park, and his translations include Stung with Love (Penguin UK). His new translation is Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. Learn more at aaronpoochigian.com.

Courtney Shipley of the Brisbane Stoics joins the CoSP podcast to discuss: connections between psychotherapy and Stoicism, AOD counseling, the Prokopton Project, "Let's Read Philosophy, Literature and Psychotherapy" book club, "Aretotherapy" and much more! LINKS BELOW "Let's Read Philosophy, Literature and Psychotherapy" book club link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GspdrQDDY/ Courtney Shipley's personal page "Aretotherapy":http://www.philosophicaltherapy.com.au/

Brandon Pittman returns to the podcast to discuss the game "The Forgotten City" and its Stoic themes and characters.

Christos Tzevelekakis's presentation of "Stoicism is not for Monks in Caves" from Athens, Greece.

College founder, Erik Wiegardt, returns to the podcast to discuss meditation and its relation to Stoic practice.

"Stoic Trivia!" with CoSP faculty: Julia Kovtoun, Cliff Kliewer and Ryan Broadfoot

Judith Stove returns to the podcast to discuss her new book "Marcus Aurelius and his Legacy: Seeking Rome's Kingdom of Gold".

Erik Wiegardt's presentation of "Stoic Metaphysics" from Athens, Greece.

Don Putnam, Ralph Kurz and Paul Cleverley discuss Heraclitus (aka The Obscure) and his paradoxical fragments.

Mitch Leventhal's faculty presentation of "Evolution of Schools in Antiquity" from Athens, Greece.

Will Johncock discusses his book "Beyond the Individual", social oikeosis, the diamon, Heraclitus & (of course) Ozzy Osbourne!

William C. Spears discusses his upcoming book "Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy". Warrior-Philosopher, the Stoic Knife and Admiral James Stockdale are just a few of the many topics explored. The "Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy" book: https://a.co/d/9QA1PYB William C. Spears’s website: https://williamcspears.com/ Stockdale on Stoicism: https://www.usna.edu/Ethics/_files/documents/stoicism1.pdf

Ralph Kurz's faculty presentation of "Living Like Zeno in Athens" from Athens, Greece.

Kevin Murphy's faculty presentation of "From Bar to Polis: How Legal Ethics Can Enlighten the Practice of Stoic Philosophy" from Athens, Greece.

Top 3 Stoic Songs discussion with the celebrity guest panel of Kathryn Bucher, Rob Heller and Ralph Kurz! SONGLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ddDhg5k8jqzEoRHF6T6ZL?si=FSHxi6msSoG8nhJo4Xe9YA

CoSP mentor, Matt Seibert, discusses entrepreneurship and Stoicism (along with a little ayahuasca)!

Author, Kai Whiting, of Newcastle, EN, discusses Zeno of Citium, eliminating the word ‘if’, Stoic life application and much more with Ryan Broadfoot & Mark.

Dr. Bill Bell of San Fransisco, CA, discusses traditional Stoicism and psychotherapy with Don Putnam and Mark.

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!).

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!).

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!).

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!).

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!). collegeofstoicphilosophers.org

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!).

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic: history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!). www.collegeofstoicphilosophers.org

Welcome to the College of Stoic Philosophers podcast! A podcast dedicated to exploring the applied philosophy of traditional Stoicism. The College of Stoic Philosophers is an online school founded in 2008. We at the college endeavor to educate all who would be Stoics and Stoic philosophers, who aspire to the Good Life within the world community. Podcast episodes will include discussions of Stoic history, application, interviews, and much more all while having some fun (fate permitting!). www.collegeofstoicphilosophers.org