Podcast Episodes

Should Stoics Care About The Environment?

In this episode I explore the Stoic perspective on the environment — how we should think about our roles and responsibilities toward nature, and whether caring for the natural world is a Stoic duty o…

Published on 6 hours ago

What If It Actually Is My Job?

Season 3 Episode 2

In this episode I reflect on the idea of responsibility through the lens of Spider-Man’s famous question, “What if it is my job?” I talk about how we can discern whether something really falls to us …

Published on 1 week ago

A Stoic's Perspective on Immigration (Broadly)

Season 3 Episode 1

In this episode I explore how Stoic principles apply to the controversial and often emotionally charged topic of immigration. Using the Circles of Concern as a framework, I examine why Stoics must ca…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rhetoric as a Method of Self-Betterment [Interview with Jay Heinrichs]

Season 2 Episode 48

My interview with Jay Heinrichs, author of "Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion." Buy the book here: https://stoicismpod.com/jay

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Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Introducing Season 3: Applied Stoicism

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Published on 1 month ago

Guest Interview: The Strong Stoic Podcast

Season 2 Episode 47

Check out the Strong Stoic podcast at https://brandontumblin.com/strongstoicpodcast

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Published on 1 month ago

Guest Interview: The Tech Stoic Podcast

Season 2 Episode 46

Find Brian's show here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14w68JEPb1D2suzGHAEWU9?si=4d97cdfb29244780

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Quick Update: I'm not dead!

Season 2 Episode 46

I live!

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Figs, Fate, and When to Quit (Meditations 4.6)

Season 2 Episode 45

This week I reflect on Meditations 4.6 and consider whether Marcus is really writing about death—or if he's reminding himself of the silliness of resisting what naturally unfolds. I explore the Stoic…

Published on 2 months ago

Fear of Death? Listen to This (Meditations 4.5)

Season 2 Episode 44

In this episode, I reflect on Meditations 4.5 and Marcus Aurelius’ effort to habituate acceptance of death as a natural and necessary part of life. Drawing from Marcus' experiences leading Rome throu…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago