137 episodes

On every episode of Proverbial, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue and Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.
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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

On every episode of Proverbial, teacher and author Joshua Gibbs (How to Be Unlucky: Reflections on the Pursuit of Virtue and Something They Will Not Forget: A Handbook for Classical Teachers) explores a single proverb, some old bit of wisdom, and tries to discern what it means for modern men.
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    Pretend It's A School

    Pretend It's A School

    The consolation of imaginary things is not imaginary. Joshua Gibbs explains. 
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    • 28 min
    Dump Him

    Dump Him

    Should you stay or should you go? Burke weighs in. Gibbs weighs in. 
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    • 23 min
    Exit Interviews

    Exit Interviews

    The chip stains and grease will come out in the bath. Joshua Gibbs explains. 
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    • 24 min
    Half A Master's Degree

    Half A Master's Degree

    A little learning is a dangerous thing. Joshua Gibbs explains.
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    • 25 min
    How Things Fall Apart

    How Things Fall Apart

    Institutions fall apart like men, men fall apart like institutions. Joshua Gibbs explains. 
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    • 23 min
    In Defense of Bob Ross

    In Defense of Bob Ross

    It's hard to be good, but it's still way easier than we want to admit. Joshua Gibbs explains. 
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    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

guitar playing girl ,

One of my favourite podcasts

I never come away from episode without something to think deeply about, and often something to repent of and turn from within myself. I appreciate the pertinent examples and stories that often make me smile, but convict me at the same time.
Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with us.

Pipcreek ,

Contemplation that’s welcomed in the intervals

I’ve been listening to this podcast for the past few weeks as I venture to and fro from training colts. I’m continually amazed by the overlaps in the humilities required to have a learning and contemplative mindset with starting a horse on its path to great usefulness and a simple mom attempting to absorb as much wisdom as she possibly can to bring forth a generation that will be beneficial to the generations to come. Thank you.

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