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The Moviegoer
Socrates
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The Adventures Of Pinocchio
Walker Percy
Kierkegaard
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Democracy
Fatherhood
Catcher In the Rye
Stoicism
Human Nature
Jim Harrison
Nihilism

Fewer of us than ever are reading books for pleasure. Shilo Brooks is on a mission to change that. Old School is a new podcast from The Free Press about great books and how reading them can make us stronger, better men. The show features intimate conversations with fascinating men—from fitness gurus to philosophers—about the books that shaped their lives. New episodes out every Thursday. Read with... more

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In this episode, legendary comic Colin Quinn dives into a cult classic that still makes him cry with laughter: John Kennedy Toole’s A Confederacy of Dunces.

The novel follows the misadventures of an overweight, pretentious misanthrope still living w... more

Dante Alighieri is one of the most consequential poets in human history, and his The Divine Comedy is essential to understanding Western civilization itself. And yet, though most of us have heard of Inferno, Dante remains one of the least read of all... more

In Venezuela, a U.S. operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro has sent shock waves through the hemisphere. In Iran, a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests has Washington threatening the possibility of direct military action. Meanwhile, war... more

Middlemarch is George Eliot’s (real name Mary Ann Evans) masterpiece. The 900-page Victorian novel is about the people living in a fictional English town in a time of enormous changes.

In this episode, Shilo Brooks sits down with Dominican friar Fat... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph Luzzi
Author and professor with a deep passion for literature and Dante
Episode: Dante: The Most Famous, Least Read Poet
Elliot Ackerman
Best-selling author, Marine Corps veteran, and contributor to The Free Press
Episode: America’s Most Righteous War Produced Its Best Anti-War Novel
Father Jonah Teller
Dominican friar and parochial vicar at St. Joseph's Church in New York City
St. Joseph's Church
Episode: Why ‘Middlemarch’ Changed This Catholic Priest’s Life
Dominic Green
Historian, author, and columnist for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Examiner
The Free Press
Episode: Living Through the Fall of a Regime
Rob Henderson
Bestselling author of Troubled, a memoir of foster care, family, and social class
Episode: George Orwell’s Lessons on the Class Divide
Coleman Hughes
Author, podcaster and columnist for The Free Press
The Free Press
Episode: How Thomas Sowell Transformed Coleman Hughes
Nick Cave
Australian singer, songwriter, and rock music legend who fronts the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Episode: Nick Cave on ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’
Dr. Cornel West
Renowned teacher, theologian, and activist
Episode: Why We Still Need Plato
Dr. Mike Israetel
Co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, coaching company; competitive bodybuilder, Brazilian jujitsu black belt, author
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Episode: What Steven Pinker Taught this Pro Bodybuilder about Genetics

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Shilo Brooks
Shilo Brooks is a professor and CEO with a passion for literature and exploring its impact on personal development. He hosts discussions that highlight how great books shape lives and encourage growth through reading.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • DNC-only Liberal Woke

    Shilo is TX outside, CA inside. Conservatives here are not wanted. Yet another podcast where Liberal politics and pro-Democrat Party worldviews are pushed—in this case through books. BIAS is awful.

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    1
    chubby baker
    United States19 days ago
  • Guests?

    I was looking forward to this pod, but In the Middlemarch episode, instead of a discussion, the guest can only manage to interject single syllable responses to Shilo’s manic, repetitive monologue about the book. No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EM_918
    United Statesa month ago
  • More please

    Im not the target audience but I love this show. Shiloh Brooks leads a great interview and the guests surprise me. Keep making more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel CP4
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic

    I binged all of the available episodes and I’m listening to them again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. Jewely
    United Statesa month ago
  • More, please!

    This pod will make you smarter, nicer and prettier. Nick Cave and Richard Dawkins talk books…what else do you need to know?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miss lina b.
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep, insightful discussions that bring literary classics to life and provide relevance to modern experiences.
Many find the storytelling aspect of the interviews enriching, noting that it inspires them to read more of the classics.
The host is commended for his ability to engage thoughtfully with guests, providing a platform for reflection and personal connection to the literature discussed.

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Dante: The Most Famous, Least Read Poet
Q: How does Dante inform the journey of healing and redemption after your personal tragedy?
His depiction of hope, exile, and guidance parallels my own journey through grief to rebuilding my life.
Dante: The Most Famous, Least Read Poet
Q: Why is The Divine Comedy considered a great book or a touchstone of Western literature?
It represents a transition to modern literature, showcases linguistic brilliance, and is an epic poem that personalizes the human experience.
Dante: The Most Famous, Least Read Poet
Q: What advice do you have for someone who wants to start reading The Divine Comedy?
Start by surrendering to it, listen to the poetry like music, and focus on the broader themes rather than getting bogged down in every detail.
America’s Most Righteous War Produced Its Best Anti-War Novel
Q: What role does comedy have in helping us understand the grave matters of war?
Comedy helps release tension and allows us to cope with the seriousness of war.
America’s Most Righteous War Produced Its Best Anti-War Novel
Q: Can you talk about at that time you were 26, you were on this ship, this book resonated with you as a person in the military, may now resonate with you differently as a veteran.
Catch-22 resonates because it takes military tropes and turns them on their heads, showing the absurdity of war.

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Conversations surrounding literature are at the heart of this podcast, as the host engages with a diverse range of guests to discuss classic texts and their significant impacts on personal development, philosophy, and culture. Episodes explore various themes, including morality, the human condition, historical perspectives, and contemporary societal challenges, all viewed through the lens of literature. The dialogues often emphasize the transformative power of reading, encouraging listeners to reconnect with classic works to gain deeper insights into their own lives and the world around them.

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1. Joseph Luzzi
2. Elliot Ackerman
3. Father Jonah Teller
4. Dominic Green
5. Rob Henderson
6. Coleman Hughes
7. Nick Cave
8. Dr. Cornel West

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