Historian Eckart Frahm joins to discuss the great Assyrian Empire, Babylon, the Epic of Gilgamesh, cuneiform, and more.By Patrick Garvey

Bestselling thriller author J.F. Penn joins to talk about the mysterious lance that was allegedly used against Jesus during the crucifixion and its role in her latest novel.By Patrick Garvey

English medievalist Anthony Bale joins to talk about the Middle Ages, from the top medieval travel destinations to the legends of King Arthur.By Patrick Garvey

Most know of King Herod from the Bible. But who was he really and what was his kingdom of Judea like in the years leading up to the birth of Jesus? Historian Martin Goodman comes on to help answer these questions and more.By Patrick Garvey

What was the Late Bronze Age Collapse? What happened to the grand civilizations of the time, including Egypt and Greece? Archaeologist and best selling author Eric Cline joins to discuss.By Patrick Garvey

Classical and Biblical archaeologist Jodi Magness joins to talk about the history of Jerusalem, a sacred city in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We talk about the city's origins, its development into a major religious site, the lost Ark of the Covenant, and much more.By Patrick Garvey

What is meant by human "prehistory" and how do we understand the story of our species? Historian Stefanos Geroulanos makes the case that modern ideas about human prehistory often say more about us than they do about our ancestors from the distant past.By Patrick Garvey

My thoughts on the controversial new miniseries about the campaign of Alexander the Great.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree recap the Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers. They discuss Travis Kelce’s altercation with Andy Reid, what this win means for Patrick Mahomes, the impact of Dre Greenlaw’s injury, Kyle Shanahan’s decision in overtime, and more. Then, they share their thoughts on Usher’s halftime show performance. Nex…

Modern-day traveling bard Joe Goodkin joins to talk about Homer, Achilles, and the legendary war at the heart of Greek mythology. He also performs a few of his original songs inspired by the Iliad.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree recap the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Buffalo Bills to advance to the AFC Championship Game and what’s next for the Bills as they failed to reach their goals. Then, they react to two NBA trades that went down this past week and the big games from Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. Next, they recap the other three divisional-round …

Gabb and Bree discuss everything they saw during NFL wild card weekend from C.J. Stroud’s impressive playoff debut to the collapse of the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, they give their predictions for where high-profile head coaches could end up next season. Next, they preview all four of the divisional round matchups taking place this weekend. After t…

Gabb and Bree react to Michigan winning the college football national championship over Washington, all the NFL coach firings we saw after the end of the regular season, Ja Morant being ruled out for the season and more NBA news, and the Dodgers continued busy MLB offseason. Then, they preview each matchup taking place during NFL wildcard weekend a…

I rank these seven legendary structures from least impressive to most impressive.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss Bradley Beal getting injured again, Ja Morant returning from his 25-game suspension, the latest update on Aaron Rodgers’ potential return, Shohei Ohtani signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Kyle McCord transferring to Syracuse. Then, they recap all the games from Week 15 in the NFL as the Seattle Seahawks’ last-second tou…

Journalist and bestselling author Douglas Preston joins to discuss his first-hand investigations into some of archaeology's greatest mysteries.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss Florida State being left out of the college football playoff, Trevor Lawrence injuring his ankle on Monday night, the interaction between Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and LeBron James, the New York Jets bringing back Zach Wilson as starting quarterback, and their predictions for Shohei Ohtani’s next team. Next, they talk about…

Gabb and Bree discuss the Carolina Panthers firing Frank Reich, Michigan beating Ohio State, Draymond Green’s return to the court, and Tom Brady’s comments about today’s NFL. Then, they highlight Josh Dobb’s rough game, the Philadelphia Eagles’ OT win against the Buffalo Bills, the Thanksgiving Day matchups, and more in their NFL Week 12 recap. Fin…

What was the Lighthouse of Alexandria actually like? Why is it included in the list of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? We talk to scientist and scholar Michael Denis Higgins about the famous lighthouse and how it evolved over the centuries.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss five things around sports, with James Harden’s debut for the Clippers, Kyler Murray set to play for the Cardinals on Sunday, Caleb Williams losing to Washington, and more. Then, they recap Week 9 of the NFL season, where it seems like Joe Burrow’s back to his elite form, Josh Dobbs coming in to lead the comeback win over the F…

How did fossils inspire ancient Greek and Roman myth? Were the Amazons real? Historian and classical folklorist Adrienne Mayor joins me to answer these questions and many more.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss five things around sports, such as the Los Angeles Clippers trading for James Harden, Kirk Cousins tearing his Achilles, the Texas Rangers taking a 2-1 series lead in the World Series, and more. Then, they recap all the biggest stories from Week 8 in the NFL, including Bryce Young getting his first career win, the Denver Bronc…

Gabb and Bree recap Week 7 of the NFL, including the Minnesota Vikings’ upset win over the San Francisco 49ers, whether the Philadelphia Eagles are the best team in the league after beating the Miami Dolphins, if the Buffalo Bills are frauds after losing the New England Patriots, and more. Then, they discuss Nick Bosa and Neymar representing SKIMS,…

Gabb and Bree chat with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang about how playing with Donovan Mitchell impacted his game, what he brings to his new squad as one of the oldest players on the roster, and his friendship with Tyrese Halliburton at Iowa State. Then, Gabb and Bree discuss if the Buffalo Bills are frauds, the Cleveland Browns and New Y…

The Elgin Marbles at the British Museum have long been a lightning rod for debate about whether museums are obligated to return artifacts that were taken from other parts of the world. I talk about the factors I would consider when trying to decide what the right answer is.By Patrick Garvey

The Antonine Plague was a mysterious pandemic that hit the Roman Empire at the peak of its power. Historian Colin Elliott and I discuss what this historical pandemic was like, how the Romans reacted, parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss four marquee college football teams that narrowly escaped with wins last weekend, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, and Nick Chubb’s season-ending injury. Then, they talk about two 0-2 teams in the NFL that shouldn’t be, six matchups that came down to the wire in Week Two, injury updates from around the league, and the performanc…

Inca expert Christopher Heaney joins the show to talk about this fascinating historic civilization of Peru and the Andes Mountains. We also talk about the controversies and challenges of Inca and other artifacts being owned by foreign museums.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss the impact of Aaron Rodgers being out for the season after tearing his achilles, Texas beating Alabama, Colorado racking up another win, what to make of the Dallas Cowboys' dominant win over the New York Giants, and the USA basketball team coming in 4th at the FIBA World Cup. Then, they give out their NFL week one overreaction…

We dive into the 700-year rivalry between the Roman and Persian Empires and how it shaped two superpowers of the ancient world.By Patrick Garvey

Gabb and Bree discuss five things you need to know going on in sports, including an impressive week one win for Deion Sanders and his Colorado team, two college football programs that proved to be frauds you should be aware of, marquee NFL players' holdouts to monitor as the season approaches, and more. Then, they reveal their NFL predictions for w…

Gabb and Bree discuss whether they’d take the Boston Red Sox or any team in the AL Central and the New York Mets continued struggles. Then, they outline potential moves for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, Jordan Poole getting traded to the Washington Wizards, and the ongoing Damian Lillard saga. Next, they talk about DeAndre Hopkins’ si…

Gabb and Bree discuss the Denver Nuggets defeating the Miami Heat 4-1 to win its first NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic’s stellar play as he earned Finals MVP, and other storylines from around the association. Then, they react to Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs not being present at the start of the team’s mandatory minicamp, if they bel…

Gabb and Bree discuss what's next for the Boston Celtics after being eliminated by the Miami Heat from the NBA playoffs, have a conversation on Jayson Tatum, and react to Donovan Mitchell’s comments about playing in New York. Then, they give their thoughts on the news that Jacob deGrom's expected to miss the rest of the MLB season with Tommy John s…

Gabb and Bree discuss what’s wrong with the Boston Celtics as they face a 3-1 deficit against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, who’s to blame, and if one of its star players could be on the move after the season. Then, with the NFL returning for offseason training, they give their thoughts on the biggest storylines so far, such as A…

Gabb and Bree recap Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, the corgi that took over social media for its Lakers/Warriors prediction, if that's the end of Golden State’s dynasty, and their thoughts on Doc Rivers getting fired by the Sixers. Then, they discuss the Stanley Cup drought for Canadien teams continuing after the eliminat…

Gabb and Bree recap the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby as Mage took home the win. Then, they talk about the Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Warriors, controversial flops in the 76ers-Celtics series, and Nikola Jokic shoving Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia. After that, they discuss the Cleveland Guardians’ struggles in the MLB, the NHL …

Gabb and Bree have a therapy session to deal with the Boston Bruins blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Florida Panthers after the most wins in NHL regular season, rank the 3-1 comebacks in sports history, and preview the next chapter of LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry. Then, they react to the Philadelphia Eagles continuing to draft as many player…

Gabb and Bree discuss the trade for Aaron Rodgers finally being announced as he’s headed to the New York Jets, they debate Dak Prescott vs. Jared Goff, and Jalen Hurts’ new contract. Then, they focus on small market teams in the MLB with the Cleveland Guardians struggling as they sit at 11-13 through 24 games and the Oakland Athletics reportedly on…

Gabb and Bree discuss their predictions for both the NBA play-in and playoff as the regular season ended and their thoughts on the Rudy Gobert-Kyle Anderson fight that led to Gobert's suspension for the play-in matchup against the Lakers. After that, they talk about Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Baltimore Ravens, how he’ll fit on the offense n…

We've reached the end of season two, and are sending it off with a truly remarkable read. Come join us as we talk about The Song of Achilles by the talented Madeline Miller. This is a spoiler heavy episode. Trigger Warning: r*pe, graphic violence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message…

Gabb and Bree discuss their takeaways from both the men’s and women’s march madness tournaments as UConn dominated throughout the men’s side and the memorable battle on the women’s side between LSU and Iowa. Then, they talk about the offseason news in the NFL as we still wait for an Aaron Rodgers trade, the rumors that the Patriots could look to mo…

Season 2 Finale book announcement! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message

Calling all of our gals, gays, theys, and friends! It's finally time to welcome Joel Leslie to A Gay, A Bi, & a Book! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message

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.comBy Joe Carlson

Gabb and Bree give their thoughts on the latest moves and news in NFL free agency as Juju Smith-Schuster signed with the Patriots, Aaron Rodgers still waits on a trade from the Packers, Baker Mayfield's now in line to be the successor to Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, and the possibility of Odell Beckham Jr. going to the Jets. They also discuss the latest…

This week Joe and Becki discuss the M/M romance, Honeymoon for One written by Keira Andrews and performed by Joel Leslie. Trigger Warning: hate crime--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message

Gabb and Bree discuss all the biggest news from the first few days of NFL free agency, from surprise signings to trades to moves we’re still waiting on. They debate whether the additions of Jimmy Garoppolo and Derek Carr make the Raiders and Saints better or the same as when they finished the season, what the Miami Dolphins trading for Jalen Ramsey…

It's hump day, friends! Join Becki and Joe for a quickie as they top off their conversation about Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agayabiabook/message

The boys are back and once again there's a lot of self-exploration and growth. We're thrilled to be discussing Benjamin Alire Sáenz's follow up novel, Aristotle & Dante Dive into the Waters of the World. Join us for a discussion that revolves around growth, acceptance, love, and loss. Joe may even sing a song or two for us. Trigger Warning: Death o…