Old School with Shilo Brooks
The Free PressFewer 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksEducationArtsSelf-Improvement | |||
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According to Ryan Holiday, Walker Percy’s The Moviegoer is like the better, more mature cousin to The Catcher in the Rye. In this episode, Shilo Brooks sits down with the author and Daily Stoic founder to discuss the quiet Southern novel set in postw... more
Most of us have read 1984 or Animal Farm. But fewer know of George Orwell’s first great work—an unvarnished account of his descent into the world of society’s outcasts. In this episode of Old School, Shilo Brooks sits down with Rob Henderson to discu... more
It’s been 100 years since The Great Gatsby was published. In this episode, Shilo Brooks sits down with journalist Fareed Zakaria to explore why the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel still feels so modern.
Zakaria shares his experience discovering the classi... more
Why do we believe what we believe? And how do those beliefs shape our politics?
Thomas Sowell, one of the world’s most influential economists and social philosophers, set out to answer this question in his 1987 book, A Conflict of Visions. In it, he... more
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- A True Gem
The Old School podcast with Shilo Brooks has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. There’s something wonderfully refreshing—and honestly rare these days—about the way Shilo and his guests dive deep into the classics with genuine reverence, sharp insight, and fantastic storytelling. Every episode feels like sitting in on a great conversation you never want to end.
Shilo has an incredible gift for drawing out the timeless wisdom in these books while making them feel urgent and alive for us ... more
Apple Podcasts5September14
United States9 days ago - Outstanding
Excellent review it came highly recommended by Ben Shapiro he never lets us down top guests with a host that lets the guests speak keep it up all us in the uk are waiting for the next podcast really interesting
Apple Podcasts5buggatti royal
United Kingdom22 days ago - Thank you for these discussions
I got a lot of enjoyment from listening to these podcasts, they push the gears of my mind into motion. The host is a deft hand at managing the conversations and digging deeper on key points. His critical thought and calm presentation makes you savor the podcast and want to read the books... immediately. I'm also an alum from St. John's College, which he sometimes cites on the podcast- if these discussions are up your alley, I really recommend looking into the educational programs there. Thanks f... more
Apple Podcasts5dcalifoneUnited States23 days ago - Andrew Klavan was right, this is a wonderful podcast!
I read many of these books 30 to 50 years ago. I appreciate the deep conversations about these stories. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Grandma SnapdragonUnited Statesa month ago - Pure Joy
This is the best podcast about books that I have ever listened to. Shiloh is a fantastic teacher and he asks his guests probing questions so that they reveal their true feelings and deepest thoughts about the book they have chosen to discuss. His guests are thoughtful,reflective and knowledgeable about each book but also about life in general. It is pure joy to listen to Old School and it has quickly become one of my favourites.
Apple Podcasts5Brise Girl
Canadaa month ago
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2. Coleman Hughes
3. Nick Cave
4. Dr. Cornel West
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6. Steven Rinella
7. James Stavridis
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