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You know the old adage. Nobody hates Star Wars more than Star Wars fans. Join Mason and Rachel as they deconstruct movie tropes, superheroes, Star Wars and other nerd lore. Did this description sell you on listening? No? Oh well. I suck at descriptions but the podcast is reasonably entertaining, I swear.
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Hi, my name is Rachel and I love to debate and to write poetry. Debating is all about making the best argument and winning the argument. I enjoy debating because it challenges my mind and I like the feeling of winning. Poetry is also really fun for me. Poems are like a form of art and I love to express myself through writing.
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Bants, jokes, poetry, rhymes, guests, inspiration, #mentalhealth, fun, education, spirituality, politics haha some deep shit too! ☺ 😂 Inspiration, ideas, brain farts, good things! :) Old description: Love, spirituality, jokes, vegan/meat, meditation, yoga and jokes! 😉 😂 www.anchor.fm/JitenPatel www.instagram.com/UandiVerSe www.twitter.com/JitenPatel108
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Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare ...
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Real-life stories & interviews – laced with original poetry & music – produced by the creative team at Street Poets Inc. – a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization transforming our world one rhyme at a time. ••••••• Born in an L.A. County juvenile detention camp in 1995, Street Poets works behind bars and beyond, from inner-city high school classrooms to Native American reservations, from local streets and projects to countries as far away as Belize, Sweden, Northern Ireland and South Afr ...
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The legend of Don Juan is one that's been told and retold over the centuries by poets and novelists. His life has been the subject of operas, musicals and film. The earliest reference was in a fourteenth century Spanish play and compiled in book form in the seventeenth century. His life continued to fascinate writers like Moliere, Byron, Bernard Shaw, Pushkin, Shakespeare, Jose Saramago and musicians like Mozart, whose Don Giovanni is a brilliant work that still charms audiences and music lo ...
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Send us a Text Message. Classical education has fallen out of popularity over the past century. We are in the process of finding out if that was a good or bad thing and the evidence is becoming more clear. We may have chosen the wrong path to progress down. There is no shame in backing up and starting over again. History is littered with examples o…
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Send us a Text Message. This new-themed 8-book reading series is going to cover the demise of education and how that leads to a lack of morals and eventually the road to totalitarianism. What happens when we move away from a classical education? What happens to society when morals are lost? These are some of the issues we will be covering in this r…
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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 5 and 6 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we sit down at Adam and Eve's table with the archangel Raphael to hear the story of Satan's bat…
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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 3 and 4 out of the 12. Join us as we follow Satan into hell and meet Adam and Eve for the first time. RALSTON COLLEGE: Thank…
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Send us a Text Message. Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 1 and 2 out of the 12. Join us as we sit down with Satan's counsel and discuss the path to planting evil on Earth. RALSTON C…
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Send us a Text Message. How To Read A Book is an amazing book on how to become a better reader. Mortimer Adler's precise and clear writing method is so insightful that you can't help but gain something from his knowledge. Hands down one of the most important books that you should read when learning to read well. How To Read A Book: https://amzn.to/…
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Send us a Text Message. John Milton is most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" but he is also well known for his prose and other poetry that he wrote throughout his life. Sometimes involved in controvery and other times secluded in a hamlet composing verse and rhyme Milton would become one of the greatest writers in English history. He lived …
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Send us a Text Message. John Milton is most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" but he is also well known for his prose and other poetry that he wrote throughout his life. Sometimes involved in controvery and other times secluded in a hamlet composing verse and rhyme Milton would become one of the greatest writers in English history. He lived …
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Send us a Text Message. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of religion, it was the age of atheism. It was the age of faith and then the age of reason. Thomas Browne lived in a transformative period in history when the world was shifting from the age of faith to the new age of enlightenment and reason. Thomas Browne'…
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Send us a Text Message. What constitutes the elements of a true gentlemanly education? In John Milton's Tractate on Education, he breaks this topic down and discusses his idea of what a true classical education should look like. A healthy amount of studies, mixed in with some exercise and a well-balanced diet to keep the students in good mental and…
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Send us a Text Message. Freedom to express opinion and debate ideas has been the foundational aspect of Western civilization since the inception of our culture. Without the freedom to print, write, and speak freely we lose the ability to understand what "truth" is. To seek anything beyond what is "truth", is to seek appeasement. The ability to dist…
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Send us a Text Message. They were lost at sea and almost gave up hope until they stumbled upon the land of Bensalem. A Christian utopia comprised of some of the most virtuous and pious inhabitants. They valued knowledge over gold and wisdom over commodities. In the story of The New Atlantis, Francis Bacon lets his pen flow with imaginative details …
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Send us a Text Message. The Essays of Francis Bacon are a compilation of short ideas that cover a wide variety of topics. These short essays are filled with history, wit, and great information that provide a rich literature experience. From references to Plutarch's Lives to the Islam religion these essays have stood the test of time. His writing st…
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Send us a Text Message. The history of Marcus Aurelius is rich and lined with lessons learned and troubles overcome. He would lose his father at the age of three and be adopted by one of the most powerful men in Rome. He waged war, lost loved ones, owned slaves, and persecuted Christians. He would be betrayed, lied to, and immortalized. He quietly …
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Send us a Text Message. During the peak of Rome's glory lived a stoic emperor who left a journal that became a blueprint on how to live a virtuous and good life. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius is an important pillar of classical education and classical literature. The "Philosopher King" would become synonymous with Marcus Aurelius as he would b…
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Send us a Text Message. The Fragments of Epictetus are some great words of wisdom from a great stoic. Sadly there are not many of the fragments that were saved so we only have a few to read through. Epictetus's wisdom shines through them though. Hope you enjoy the Fragments of Epictetus. If you would like to support this series please consider purc…
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Send us a Text Message. Epictetus is one of my favorite stoic philosophers. From his wit to his straightforwardness, I enjoy his works immensely. From his humble beginnings as a slave just trying to survive to his influence on emperors and generals, he has earned his place in history. I truly hope you are enjoying the Harvard Classics! If you would…
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Send us a Text Message. The death of Socrates set off the age of philosophy. It also set off the search for the soul. In the story of Phaedo we dive into Socrates' ideas on the existence of the soul before life begins and what happens to it after it ends. In the last minutes of Socrates's life after drinking the poisonous hemlock we watch as Socrat…
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Send us a Text Message. The trial and death of Socrates is a remarkable story about one man's decision to defy the mob of society and choose truth over unrighteousness. So many lessons can be pulled from the story such as sacrifice, justice, betrayal, and corruption. The simple act of telling the truth can make waves that can last for thousands of …
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Send us a Text Message. The Trial of Socrates is a remarkable story about one man's decision to defy the mob of society and choose truth over unrighteousness. So many lessons can be pulled from the story such as sacrifice, justice, betrayal, and corruption. The simple act of telling the truth can make waves that can last for thousands of years. Soc…
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Send us a Text Message. He was a radical, a prisoner in the infamous Tower of London, and would soon become one of the largest landowners in the world. This is Some Fruits of Solitude with William Penn. A remarkable man who lived an incredible life. Truly hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to support this series please consider purchasi…
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Send us a Text Message. The Journal of John Woolman is a documented journey of a remarkable man. Although, like me, you probably have never heard of John Woolman his story I feel can resonate with us all. He is a devout Quaker hell-bent on living a life that is loyal to his religion and traditions and at the same time courageously willing to challe…
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Send us a Text Message. Benjamin Franklin is one of those individuals in history I could sit around a fire with, sipping a cold brew, and just listen to the tales and stories of his remarkable time in history. His wit, his energy, and his lessons have placed him on the shelves of history as a truly remarkable founding father. I hope you enjoy this …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome Everyone! When did our education system die? I think about that often... Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussi…
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In our season-ending cross-over episode which first aired on the podcast “I’m No Hero,” Street Poets Founder and former Executive Director Chris Henrikson shares some of the challenges, joys and hard-won wisdom from Street Poets’ early days - in conversation with our former associate director, comedy writer Justin Heimberg (a.k.a. Justy Jones). Str…
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This episode illuminates the inspiring origin story of Street Poets' former Artistic Director, poet/author and Minister of Metaphor, Barbara Fant. Since her early days growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, Barbara has followed her calling – the transformational practice of poetry – through hardship and healing, darkness and light, to the cafe open-mics o…
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"THE BURNING RIVER," an origin story for aspiring adults, was conceived as a narrative prayer for transformation & peace. Inspired by the many traditional stories and songs from around the world that have helped us to remember who we are, and are becoming, here at Street Poets, "The Burning River" is a fresh fable fed by ancient roots. We hope, as …
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In this inspiring episode, veteran Street Poet David Sanchez remembers his epic journey from the streets of South Central L.A. to the confines of Central Juvenile Hall to the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains and California backcountry to the organic gardens that have become both his passion and his vocation. As the founder of SEED & SOL ORGANIC GA…
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In this insightful, music-infused origin story, rapper and current Street Poets board member Chirag Menon a.k.a. CHEE MALABAR breaks down his journey from India to inner-city America at the age of 12, and the role that hip-hop played in his healing, political awakening and evolution as a man. Today, Chee serves as a principal in the well-respected …
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Street Poets has been blessed to have many powerful female leaders, healers, writers and teaching artists steward our creative community forward over the past 25 years. Inspired by the saying "each one, teach one," SISTERS IN RHYME amplifies the original poetry, music and wisdom of three of Street Poets' most gifted co-creators, past and present: s…
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If Street Poets had a Hall of Fame, LUIS J. RODRIGUEZ would be one of the very first writers our community would choose to honor with enshrinement. Luis is the former Poet Laureate of Los Angeles and the acclaimed author of 16 books, including the best-selling memoir "Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.," known anecdotally as the most s…
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In this inspiring, wisdom-infused episode, poet/storyteller/author/educator FRANK “BUSSTOP PROPHET" ESCAMILLA, our beloved Director of School Programs, is joined by Street Poet Jaylen Poole for a heart-warming, soul-stirring conversation about the healing power of poetry, storytelling and Nerd Culture in the ‘hood. If your inner child hasn't been o…
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Street Poets founding member TAYLOR CODE MAXIE Jr. reflects back on his redemptive journey through gangs, gunshot wounds and prison to the kind of poetic power and hard-won wisdom that saves lives – one rhyme at a time. Laced with Taylor's original poetry and music, this episode sheds light and sound on one of our community's most dramatic origin s…
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I often find my thoughts turning to the past: the people I’ve loved, the places I’ve been. But there’s no point. It’s all just the same old game, with different players. And I’m tired of the game. Maybe it’s time I learned to live in the present and focus on the future. https://5amily.com/mug/i-may-be-a-debater-but-i-cant-fix-stupid…
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That feeling when your gut is all clenched up, your eyes are looking around wildly, you’re so tense that if you dropped a plate on the floor, it would shatter? Yeah. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: nothing is scarier than the things we think about when we think about being scared. https://5amily.com/hoodie-gildan/magician-debater-same-th…
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And I would never leave in your past, you know I have been there for you. I have done all in my power to love and respect you. I have guided you when you were blind, held your hand when you were feeling weak. Helped you when you were starting to fall and when you had fallen I have caught you. https://5amily.com/long-sleeve-shirt/i-cant-keep-calm-im…
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