Books of Titans Podcast

Erik Rostad
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Welcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books. My goal is to read the Great Books written by 200 authors over the next 15 years and share what I’m learning. I’ll talk a bit about each book, tie ideas together from a variety of genres, and share the one thing I always hope to remember from each of the Immortal Books. www.booksoftitans.com

  1. 4D AGO

    #281 - The Bible | A Straight Read-Through

    I start each year reading straight through a different version of the Bible during January & February. This year, I selected the Intertextual Tanakh for the Five Books of Moses and the Early Prophets and used the Bibliotheca version for The Latter Prophets, The Writings, and The New Testament. In this episode, I share what stuck out this year over the 80 hours of reading through the Bible. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    24 min
  2. #280 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #7

    FEB 27

    #280 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #7

    Here’s episode 7 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the New Testament books of the Gospels, Acts, Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Show Notes: Dr. Jason Staples’ Suggested Bible Reading Order (start at the 1hr 16 minute mark): This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    17 min
  3. #279 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #6

    FEB 20

    #279 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #6

    Here’s episode 6 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the books of Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles. Show Notes: Purchase The Intertextual Tanakh from Landmark Booksellers. Dr. Jason Staples’ Suggested Bible Reading Order (start at the 1hr 16 minute mark): This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    14 min

  4. FEB 17

    #278 - Hadestown - Myth, Music, and Meaning

    This special mid-week episode is a deep dive into the musical Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell’s folk opera that reimagines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a haunting, jazz-inflected underworld. Last week, I had the joy of playing violin in the on-stage band for a series of local youth-theater performances of Hadestown, and sharing the stage with my daughter made the entire experience unforgettable. During preparation, I became captivated by the music, the storytelling, and the rich threads of Greek mythology woven throughout Hadestown. I also discovered that the show’s writer published a book, Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown, which opens a window into the creative process behind the musical. In this episode, I explore: * The Greek myths at the heart of Hadestown * The subtle ways the musical reshapes and reimagines those myths * The connection points between this story and narratives found in the Bible This musical moved me in a way that very few others ever have. Audio Recordings Original Broadway Cast Recording Spotify / Apple Music Live from London Spotify / Apple Music This one is my personal favorite but it only contains about half of the songs. Hermes is played by a female and she just absolutely kills it. I love her passion. Talking Hadestown: Commentary & Songs Spotify / Apple Music This is a neat recording where Anaïs Mitchell talks about some of the songs from Hadestown. The Book Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell The Band This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    52 min
  5. #277 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #5

    FEB 13

    #277 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #5

    Here’s episode 5 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the books of Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, and Daniel. I also highlight some overarching themes so far from this reading. Show Notes: Purchase The Intertextual Tanakh from Landmark Booksellers. Dr. Jason Staples’ Suggested Bible Reading Order (start at the 1hr 16 minute mark): This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    20 min
  6. #276 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #4

    FEB 6

    #276 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #4

    Here’s episode 4 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the books of Ezekiel, the 12 Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi), and the Psalms. I also highlight some overarching themes so far from this reading. Show Notes: Purchase The Intertextual Tanakh from Landmark Booksellers. Dr. Jason Staples’ Suggested Bible Reading Order (start at the 1hr 16 minute mark) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    21 min

  7. JAN 30

    #275 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #3

    Here’s episode 3 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the books of Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. I also highlight some overarching themes so far from this reading. Show Notes: Purchase The Intertextual Tanakh from Landmark Booksellers. Dr. Jason Staples’ Suggested Bible Reading Order (start at the 1hr 16 minute mark) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    26 min
  8. #274 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #2

    JAN 23

    #274 - 2026 Bible Reading Progress Update #2

    Here’s episode 2 covering my 2026 read-through of the Bible. I talk about the ideas that have stuck out to me while reading the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and Samuel. I also highlight some overarching themes so far from this reading. Show Notes: Purchase The Intertextual Tanakh from Landmark Booksellers Dr. Jason Staples’ Suggested Bible Reading Order (start at the 1hr 16 minute mark) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

    27 min
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Welcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books. My goal is to read the Great Books written by 200 authors over the next 15 years and share what I’m learning. I’ll talk a bit about each book, tie ideas together from a variety of genres, and share the one thing I always hope to remember from each of the Immortal Books. www.booksoftitans.com

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  • Creator
    Erik Rostad
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    337
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Erik Rostad
  • Show Website
    Books of Titans Podcast

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