In this episode of the Digressio Podcast, Daniel Foucachon and Dr. Joe Carlson explore John Milton’s Paradise Lost and Regained as the crowning epic of the English language, and why they deserve renewed attention today. They discuss how to read epic poetry well, the challenges and rewards of Milton’s elevated style, and the importance of approaching his work on its own terms rather than through modern distortions. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about Milton’s theology, ...
16 Nov 2024
Ep 16 - How to Read an Epic Poem
In episode 16 (episode 4 of Season 2), Joe Carlson and Daniel Foucachon read some epic poetry together, beginning with a BAD reading of epic poetry, followed by a tutorial covering four basic principles for reading epic poetry: First, allow the natural stresses of the words to dictate the flow of the sentence. Different words have different stress lengths, depending on the placement of the vowels and the number of consonants. For example the words “to” and “flinch” are both one syllable words...
31 Oct 2024
Ep 15 - What To Do with an Epic Poem?
This is the Digressio podcast, helping families inherit the humanities in their home. Welcome to Season 2, where we are, among some "Digressios," discussing Epic Poetry. I’m your host Daniel Foucachon, and I’m joined by our co-host Joe Carlson, translator of Dantes Divine comedy, and author of The Dante Curriculum.The topic today is “What to do with an epic poem?”
12 Sept 2024
Ep 14 - What is an Epic Poem?
In episode 14 (episode 2 of Season 2), Daniel Foucachon and Joe Carlson continue the discussion of epic poetry by defining an epic poem. They begin by discussing the four genres of literature based on Dr. Louise Cowan's genre theory (Epic, Tragedy, Comedy, and Lyric), and then the four elements that make up an Epic, which functions as Cosmopoesis through: Expansion of SpaceExpansion of TimeHarmony of OppositesFulfillment in the EschatonJoin the discussion!
6 Sept 2024
Ep 13 - The Need for Epic Poetry
Welcome to Season 2 of The Digressio Podcast! In this season Daniel Foucachon and co-host Joe Carlson will discuss Epic Poetry, starting with the topic of this first episode: The Need for Epic Poetry.
29 Mar 2023
Ep 12 - Nostra Vita (Joe Carlson on Dante's Opening Lines)
The following was a portion of a Dante panel, focusing on the Inferno, presented at the University of Dallas, March 27, 2023, by Joe Carlson. Read the full article. Learn more about Dante's Divine Comedy at DantePoem.com
6 Jan 2023
Ep 11 - Four Reasons to Read Dante in 2023
This special edition of the podcast is a reading of an article by Joe Carlson entitled “Four Reasons to Read Dante in 2023." You can also read this article: https://romanroadspress.com/2023/01/four-reasons-to-read-dante/Joe Carlson is a translator of Dante's Divine Comedy, and the author of a reader guide for each of the the three canticles, published by Roman Roads Press. You can find these at DantePoem.com.
3 Feb 2022
Ep 10 - What Does Jesus have to do with STEM? by Dr. Mitch Stokes
This special edition of the Digressio Podcast features an article by Dr. Mitch Stokes, senior fellow of Philosophy at New Saint Andrews College, entitled, "What Does Jesus have to do with STEM." STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In this article Dr. Stokes explores the need to integrate STEM fields with the Liberal Arts, and addresses the current crisis in Physics. "The proper kind of liberal arts education for STEM students has more than theoretical value...
31 Aug 2021
Ep 9 - How to Speak Latin, with Tim Griffith and Reuben Jansen
In this episode, Daniel Foucachon sits down with Tim Griffith (the creator of Picta Dicta) and Reuben Jansen (the author of Picta Dicta Latin Primer) to discuss the art of learning Latin the right way, which means speaking and using Latin. Reuben tells us the story of how Latin Primer came about, and we discuss what speaking and using Latin as a living language looks like, as well as why it is worth while pursuing. Come listen to some Latin (don't worry, we'll teach you - even in this podcast...
13 Apr 2021
Ep 8 - Latin Acquisition with Tim Griffith
Timothy Griffith joins us to answer the question "Why Latin?" and why we need to integrate the three pathways of Use, Grammar, and Reading. We also bash the SAT a little bit, and talk about the CLT. INTRO:Tim Griffith, Fellow of Classical Languages, New Saint Andrews CollegePicta DictaOUTLINE:1. Why learn latin?2. Why latin over another language?3. Being familiar with the ancient worldview4. Real education vs. Studying to the test, and the Classical Learning Test.5. The three learning pathway...
13 Apr 2021
Ep 7 - The Hidden Assumptions of the 5-Day School with Rusty Olps
Rusty Olps tells us about the lesser-known roots of the modern school system, and the affects of incidentals like age-based placement and 5-day a week attendance.INTRO:The Jubilee SchoolLewis Clark Christian SchoolKepler EducationOUTLINE:1. The Prussian Model of Education2. Horace Mann's Report of an Educational Tour, 18443. Incidentals of the Modern School4. Diversity of learners, age-based grades, achievement-based advancement, 3-day model5. The flipped classroom model6. The One World...
16 Mar 2021
Ep 6 - Why Integrate Science, Math, and Philosophy with Dr. Mitch Stokes
Dr. Mitch Stokes tells us about his journey from engineering to philosophy and why those disciplines should be much more integrated than they typically are in the classroom and the lab.How To Be An Atheist - Why Most Skeptics Aren’t Skeptical EnoughA Shot of Faith to the Head - Be a Confident Believer in an Age of Cranky AtheistsGalileoMitch's journey from STEM to philosophyHow did science and math influence philosophy?What Does Jesus Have to Do with STEM? - Digressio MagazineIs calculus...
5 Mar 2021
Ep 5 - The Rage of Achilles
In this episode "about" Homer's Iliad, we get to enjoy the entirety of Book 1, "The Rage of Achilles" from Wes Callihan's personal rendering of the Iliad.1. "About" the great books vs. "Through" the great books2. Roman Roads' 2019 Iliad Read Aloud Livestream3. ConclusionQuestions and Suggestions Form
4 Mar 2021
Ep 4 - Inaugural Lecture of Old Western Culture
In this episode we explore how to approach the great books as Christians, Enlightenment prejudices, and oft-forgotten Medieval classics through the very first lecture of the Old Western Culture course.Ep 4 - OWC Inaugural LectureOld Western Culture Year 1 - The GreeksWhat do the great books do for us?A Christian approach to the great books“The clean sea breeze of the centuries”Christianity vs. syncretism; a confessional approachEnlightenment prejudice in great books collectionsThe Consolation...
26 Feb 2021
Ep 3 - Classical Education as Inheriting the Humanities
What is classical education? Is it a way of teaching (pedagogy) or is it the topics covered (subject)? We explore Daniel's answer and see how it dovetails with sharing the Gospel. Ep 3 - Classical Education as Inheriting the HumanitiesWhat is classical education? Pedagogy vs. SubjectThe inheritance of the West“The Humanities”: an integrated approach to many subjects, Calculus For EveryoneAn inheritance for who?Americans’ Roman worldviewDifferent cultural understandings of the Gospel: guilt vs...
25 Feb 2021
Ep 2 - Lewis's Ransom Trilogy and Deeper Heaven with Christiana Hale
Everybody knows Narnia, but fewer have ventured into C.S. Lewis's science fiction series, wrongly called "The Space Trilogy". Teacher, author, and Lewis scholar, Christiana Hale shares her knowledge of Lewis, the Discarded Image, and the deeper meaning behind the trilogy. Ep 2 - Deeper Heaven & Lewis’ Ransom TrilogyDeeper HeavenSilent Planet, Perelandra, Hideous StrengthForeword from Douglas WilsonChristiana’s introduction to LewisWhy does the Ransom Trilogy need a reader’s guide?Why Lewi...
24 Feb 2021
Ep 1 - What is Roman Roads?
In this pilot episode we explore the mission and curricula of Roman Roads Press. Ep 1 - What is Roman Roads? What is Roman Roads?Great Books Reading ChallengeThe “Old Western Culture” course De Descriptione TemporumWhy is it called “Roman Roads”?RR curricula: Calculus For Everyone, Picta Dicta, Grammar of Poetry“Fitting Words” and the art of RhetoricConclusionQuestions and Suggestions Form
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