Pub and Porch: Applied Stoicism

Adam and Mick
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  • PHILOSOPHY

A conversational podcast about Stoicism and its application in modern life. Co-hosted by Mick Mulroy and Adam Piercey, episodes centre around topics from modern life like dealing with anger, ethics, lessons to take from the philosophy, and many others.

  1. 3D AGO

    Political Violence: A Stoic Opposition

    Mick and Adam discuss the political violence that has been occurring so much in the world today and over the recent past. Topics covered include historical takes on violence in political rhetoric, the difference between a sophist and a philosopher, things to watch out for in the political sphere, and the vigilance we must all be prepared for.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    48 min

  2. JAN 5

    Colonialism: A Stoic Interpretation

    In today's episode, Mick and Adam talk about colonialism from its very definition to what it has meant throughout history and in to modern day. Concepts around democracy, cosmopolitanism, and vigilance take centre stage as the two discuss any concepts from the view of both modern day interpretations and events as well as historical interpretations through the eyes of historic Stoics such as Cato and Marcus. URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    43 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Purpose: A Stoic Take

    In this episode, Mick and Adam take turns discussing purpose and how to find it, what to look for, and what it means. Discussions around purpose in life, purpose in employment, purpose in action all get discussed. Personal stories and historical stories talk about finding purpose and what that does for us as human beings. URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    38 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    Unlawful Orders: A Stoic's Duty

    Mick and Adam discuss another current events topic today, unlawful orders and what is a Stoic's duty. Themes covered today include lawful vs unlawful, checks in the system, obligation, duty, ethics, and the choices that we all must make. Topics today do not just cover the military but also cover things in public life and the private sector, with a significant discussion on space program history that is relevant to this topic. Books cited today: George Marshall: Defender of the Republic - David Roll Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space - Adam Higginbotham Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy - William Spears Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind - Nancy Sherman URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    38 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    Anti-Science: A Stoic Rebuttal

    In this episode, Mick and Adam discuss the anti-science movement from a Stoic perspective. The conversation morphs into one about education, ignorance, critical thinking, and the parallel anti-intellectual movement. Stoic perspectives discuss thoughts from Socrates, Marcus, Epictetus, and others, and the virtues we practice and the choices that we must make as Stoics for the present and the future. URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    36 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    A.I.: A Discussion

    Mick and Adam discuss A.I. in today's episode, looking at the pros and cons of its presence in the world. Uses of A.I. that are discussed includes its use in the workplace, on the battlefield, and in the sphere of arts and music. Responsibility, choice, and the ethics of the use of A.I. and robotics are prime topics discussed. URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    41 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Musonius Rufus - Lessons for Life Part 1

    Mick and Adam discuss the writings and concepts of the Stoic teacher Musonius Rufus, teacher of Epictetus (another well-known Stoic). The discussion centres about Rufus' history, but also the connections between his concepts of the past and how they are still relevant today.  URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    48 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    Resilience, and the Will to Keep Going...

    Mick and Adam discuss the concept of resilience, toughness, and the will to keep going even in times of great adversity. Using Stoicism to persevere in challenging times, and the self-discipline to continue when others do not is discussed at length. Using the military and sports as examples, Mick and Adam discuss examples of resilience and also examples of some Stoic practices and mindsets to fact adversity in life today. Personal stories and anecdotes abound in this episode. URL: pubandporch.com Email: info@pubandporch.com X: @PubandPorch Substack: Pub and Porch Applied Stoicism YouTube: @pubporch PPAS Logo Provided by: Mike Golka All music provided by bensound.com

    1h 1m
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4.3
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About

A conversational podcast about Stoicism and its application in modern life. Co-hosted by Mick Mulroy and Adam Piercey, episodes centre around topics from modern life like dealing with anger, ethics, lessons to take from the philosophy, and many others.

Information

  • Creator
    Adam and Mick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pub and Porch: Applied Stoicism
  • Show Website
    Pub and Porch: Applied Stoicism

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