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Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Purgatorio: Ante-Purgatory and the Terrace on Pride (Cantos 6-12) with Mr. Luke Heintschel
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Garlick and Mr. Luke Heintschel, headmaster of Coeur du Christ Academy, discuss the rest of ante-purgatory and then the first terrace--the purging of pride.Check out our GUIDE: 51 QUESTIONS ON THE PURGATORIO.Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information.The conversation explores the transition from Ante-Purgatory into the proper mountain of Purgatory and the first terrace dedicated to purging the sin of pride. Garlick describes this section as one of his favorites in the entire Purgatorio, praising Dante’s ability to provide a rich “liturgy” and spirit...
2026-02-24
2h 28
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Purgatorio: Ante-Purgatory Cantos 1-5 with Dr. Donald Prudlo
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Donald Prudlo, the Warren Chair of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa, discuss the Ante-Purgatory, the foot of Mount Purgatory (Cantos 1-5).Check out our guide on Dante's Purgatorio (out soon!)Visit Dr. Jason Baxter's website and use "Ascend" in the promo code for 20% off his Purgatorio audiobook.Thanks for the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College for their support!The conversation with Dr. Prudlo and Deacon Garlick on Cantos 1–5 of Purgatorio opens with the dramatic sh...
2026-02-17
2h 09
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Introduction to Dante's Purgatorio with Dr. Jason Baxter
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dr. Jason Baxter and Dcn. Harrison Garlick come together to introduce Dante's Purgatorio and Dr. Baxter's new translation!We are reading Dante's Purgatorio for Lent. Join us!Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule!Check out our LIBRARY of written guides to the great books!DISCOUNT: Check out Dr. Jason Baxter's website and enter "Ascend" to receive **20%** off the Purgatorio audiobook read by Dr. Baxter!Check out Dr. Baxter's Substack article on his new translation.And thank you to the...
2026-02-10
1h 03
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Plato's Influence on St. Boethius with Dr. Thomas Ward
In this episode of the Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Thomas Ward from Baylor University about Plato's influence on St. Boethius. The conversation begins with an exploration of Boethius's life, particularly his role as a Roman statesman and philosopher during a tumultuous time in history. Dr. Ward highlights St. Boethius's seminal work, "The Consolation of Philosophy," written while he awaited execution, and discusses its impact on medieval thought and the liberal arts tradition. The dialogue emphasizes St. Boethius's unique position as a bridge between Roman and medieval...
2026-01-20
54 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Fitt 1 with Dr. Justin Jackson
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are discussing Fitt 1 of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight with Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Justin Jackson of Hillsdale College, Chivalry Guild, and Banished Kent.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.Check out our WRITTEN GUIDE to Sir Gawain and the Greek Knight (posted soon!).Episode SummaryThe panel dives into the 14th-century Middle English masterpiece Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, exploring its mysterious single-manuscript survival, alliterative brilliance, and rich layers of meaning in Fit 1. From the Troy-to-Britain prologue to the...
2025-12-16
1h 54
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Rhetoric and Philosophy: Part One of the Gorgias with Athenian Stranger and Johnathan Bi
"In war and battle, this is the way to do your part."Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by the Athenian Stranger and Johnathan Bi to introduce the Gorgias and discuss the first part: the dialogue of Gorgias and Socrates.What begins as a polite inquiry into the nature of rhetoric erupts into a war for the soul of Athens—and for every reader seeking the good life. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.Visit our COLLECTION OF GUIDES to the great books. ...
2025-11-11
2h 03
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Plato's Meno and Education with Dr. Daniel Wagner
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Daniel Wagner dive into Plato’s Meno as a masterclass in education, contrasting Meno’s stagnant, power-seeking sophistry with his slave boy’s humble, rapid learning during the famous geometry demonstration.Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.See our COLLECTION OF GUIDES on the great books.Check out our sister publication, THE ASCENT, for spiritual lessons.They explore aporia (perplexity) as a vital pedagogical tool requiring courage and humility, the theory of recollection as a rhetorical device rather than d...
2025-11-05
1h 41
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Plato's Phaedo Explained with Dr. Christopher Frey Part II
The Phaedo is a beautiful dialogue! Join Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Christopher Frey, McFarland Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa, as they conclude their exploration of Plato’s Phaedo, a profound dialogue capturing Socrates’ final hours and his arguments for the soul’s immortality. Reading schedule and more!Collection of guides on the great books!In this episode, Dcn. Garlick and Dr. Frey dive into the second half of the text (72e–118a), unpacking the recollection and affinity arguments, objections from Simmias and Cebes, the concept of misology, the final cause ar...
2025-10-21
1h 25
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Plato's Apology Part I with Fr. Justin Brophy, OP
In this episode of Ascend, The Great Books Podcast, host Deacon Harrison Garlick is joined by Fr. Justin Brophy, a Dominican friar and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Providence College, to dive into the first half of Plato’s Apology. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.Check out our collection of guides on the great books!The discussion explores Socrates’ defense speech at his trial in 399 BC, set against the backdrop of post-Peloponnesian War Athens. The conversation delves into key themes, including the role of Aristophanes’ The Clouds in shaping Socrat...
2025-09-16
1h 58
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Aquinas and the Euthyphro Dilemma with Dr. Donald Prudlo
How would a Christian answer the Euthyphro dilemma? Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Donald Prudlo, the Warren Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa, to discuss Aquinas and the Euthyphro dilemma. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more!Need a guide to a great book? Check out our online collection.Also, check our Dr. Prudlo's new books:Governing Perfection (2024) - "In the beginning, God administrated." For as Donald Prudlo observes, "There can be no achievement without administration." In...
2025-09-09
1h 27
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Euthyphro by Plato Part I with Dr. Joey Spencer and Friends
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we are joined by Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, Thomas Lackey, and Dr. Joey Spencer to discuss the first part of Plato’s Euthyphro—a dialogue on piety.Dr. Spencer is the diocesan Archivist for the Diocese of Tulsa, a tutor in Theology, and an expert in the theology of angels and demons.We discuss the context of the dialogue and move into conversations on piety as a political problem, the role of imitating the divine in Greek religion, an introduction to Plato’s Ideas and its reception into C...
2025-08-26
1h 47
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
First Alcibiades by Plato Part Two with Alec Bianco and Athenian Stranger
KNOW THYSELF. Today, we have the second part of the excellent conversation on First Alcibiades with Dcn. Garlick, Alec Bianco, and Athenian Stranger. The conversation starts at 124(b)!First Alcibiades is one of the BEST PLACES you could start with Plato. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more!Check out our WRITTEN GUIDE to First Alcibiades.From the guide:14. What does Socrates teach Alcibiades about the body (129b)?Plato teaches that the body is subordinate to the soul, viewing it as a possession rather...
2025-08-12
1h 07
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Clouds by Aristophanes with Dr. Zina Hitz
In this episode, Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Chancellor and General Counsel of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, welcomes Dr. Zena Hitz, a tutor at St. John’s College and founder of the Catherine Project, to discuss Aristophanes’ comedic masterpiece, The Clouds. The episode dives into the play’s biting humor, its critique of Athenian society, and its timeless questions about education, piety, and moral decay. From the Thinkery’s absurd teachings to the mysterious Clouds, Dcn. Garlick and Zena unpack the play’s relevance to modern audiences, exploring themes of social ambition, familial breakdown, and the consequences of abandon...
2025-07-01
1h 08
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Madness and Piety: A Discussion on The Bacchae Part II
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, we plunge into the second part of Euripides’ The Bacchae—a harrowing yet gripping Greek tragedy that leads us deeper into the mystery of Dionysian eros. We’ll observe the tragic descent of King Pentheus, the Bacchae as a parasite upon society, and the haunting themes of eros, justice, and the question of piety under an evil god.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading SCHEDULE.Check out our Patreon page for our 25 Q&A GUIDE to the Bacchae.From the guide:Why sh...
2025-06-24
1h 51
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Madness and Piety: A Discussion on The Bacchae Part I
Madness, piety, gore, and reason! Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, host Dcn. Harrison Garlick and the always insightful Dr. Frank Grabowski delve into the first part of Euripides’ The Bacchae—a chilling yet captivating Greek tragedy that explores piety, eros, the nature of the divine, and the fragility of societal order.The guys explore Dionysus, a god transformed from Homer’s jovial wine deity into a “cruel” and “diabolical” figure worshipped through “frenzied madness and the bestial release of sex and violence." With its graphic imagery, raw intensity, and ambiguous morality, this play offers a rich discussion...
2025-06-17
2h 26
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Cursed by the Gods: Oedipus at Colonus Part Two
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Garlick and Mr. Eli Stone discuss the second and final part of Oedipus at Colonus—wherein Sophocles brings the horrific tale of Oedipus to a beautiful, redemptive end.Deacon and Eli discuss the dramatic zenith of Oedipus’ life, the theme of redemptive suffering, the binding power of love, and all the various ways this play comments on the relationships in Antigone and Oedipus Rex.Go visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule!Check out this awesome guide to Oedipus at Colonus! Here is the...
2025-06-10
1h 49
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Cursed by the Gods: Oedipus at Colonus Part One
In this episode of Ascend the Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and returning guest Eli Stone dive into the first half of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus, the third play in the Theban cycle by publication order but the second in narrative chronology.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule.Check out Patreon page for written guides to the great books!Recorded in rural Oklahoma, this episode explores Oedipus’ transformation from a cursed exile to a figure of divine significance, set against the backdrop of Athens’ post-Peloponnesian War turmoil.The hosts...
2025-06-03
2h 05
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Know Thyself: A Discussion on Oedipus the King by Sophocles
Aristotle said Oedipus the King was the best tragedy. Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Mr. Eli Stone and our friend Josiah to discuss Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) by Sophocles - the second play in the Oedipus cycle or Theban plays.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more!Check out our Patreon for our written guides!Here is a letter Dcn. Garlick wrote to our supporters about Oedipus the King:Oedipus the King is, according to Aristotle, the best of the Greek tragedies. Through Oedipus’ own in...
2025-05-27
2h 28
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Dark Sign of the Gods: Antigone by Sophocles Part II
Does Antigone hold strong until the end? Is Antigone the hero? Today, Dcn. Garlick is joined again by David Niles and Dr. Frank Grabowski to discuss the second part of Sophocles' Antigone. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule!Check out our Patreon page! We appreciate all our supporters.From our guide:15. How does Haemon’s interaction with Creon highlight his character and challenge Creon’s perspective?Haemon, Creon’s son and Antigone’s betrothed, enters around line 700 and is described by David as “one of my favorite characters” for...
2025-05-20
2h 08
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus with Dr. Jared Zimmerer
How would you respond to the will of a tyrant? Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jared Zimmerer of Benedictine College to discuss Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound - the first play in an otherwise lost triad. Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule!WHY SHOULD YOU READ PROMETHEUS BOUND?From the guide:Prometheus Bound is the story of man and civilization. Within the contrast of Prometheus’ rebellion and Zeus’ tyranny, Aeschylus provides a narrative that explores the concepts of liberty and purpose. It is a story of human nature—of the...
2025-05-06
1h 48
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Lying as Contraceptive Speech: Lessons from Dante's Inferno
Lying is a sterile act that impedes the purpose of the intellect. Today, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Sean Berube and Shannon of Catholic Frequency to discuss "Lying as Contraceptive Speech." Dcn. Garlick gives several short talks pulling from Dante's Inferno, the Gospel of St. John, and liberalism with responses from Sean and Shannon from a live recording on X (Twitter).Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more help to read the great books!Master Adamo lies a bloated mass of “watery rot.” His amorphous frame bears his diseased paunch and distended limbs, as his lips...
2025-04-22
2h 16
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Odyssey Book Seven: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens
This week Dcn. Garlick and Mr. Eli Stone discuss Book Seven of the Odyssey: Phaeacia’s Halls and Gardens.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more resources. FROM THE GUIDE:36. What happens in book seven?Athena hides Odysseus in a mist and leads him, in the guise of a child, toward the palace (7.17). She reiterates the advice of Nausicaa by telling Odysseus to go to Queen Arete (7.61). Odysseus enters the magnificent palace and throws his arms around the queen’s knees, as Athena withdraws her mist (7.168). Odysseus pleads for mercy and then falls into...
2024-08-20
1h 21
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Odyssey Book Six: The Princess and the Stranger
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Eli Stone, formerly of the TU Great Books Honors College and now with Holy Family Classical School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to discuss BOOK SIX of the Odyssey: The Princess and the Stranger. Check us out at thegreatbookspodcast.com.From the guide: 32. What happens in book six?Athena inspires Nausicaa, the daughter of King Alcinous, to go with her handmaids to the river and wash clothes (6.20). Her father grants her permission, and she takes a wagon of clothes to be washed (6.75). As she waits...
2024-08-13
1h 25
Artists in Conversation
Color
In this episode Maryann and Jessica dive into the world of color. It's a huge topic and they break it down - starting with the rainbow and explaining color mixing. They cover a lot and flag some topics for future episodes! Enjoy!The images they discuss can be found on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/colorImage 1: Rainbow - stock imageImage 2: Color Wheel Image 3: Maryann's portraitLinks:Radio Lab podcast about color:https://radiolab.org/podcast/211119-colorsBlog post about the history...
2024-08-12
43 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Odyssey Book Five: Calypso's Island with Rewire the West
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Evan Amato of Rewire the West to discuss Book Five of Odyssey: Odysseus escapes Calypso's Island.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for a written guide to the Odyssey. A couple questions from the guide: 28. What happens in book five?King Odysseus is trapped on Calypso’s island. Zeus, at Athena’s pleading, agrees to two proposals: first, Odysseus may leave the captivity of Calypso; and second, Athena may help Telemachus escape the trap set by the suitors (5.24). Hermes, the messenger god, goes and tells Caly...
2024-08-06
1h 45
Artists in Conversation
Personality Tests
This episode is all about personality types and what (if anything) this has to do with painting. They dive into zodiac, enneagram, and via character traits. You get to know them better by the end of this one. Enjoy!Personality test links:https://www.viacharacter.orghttps://tests.enneagraminstitute.comhttps://cafeastrology.com/Enneagram content links:https://www.instagram.com/enneagramashtonhttps://www.instagram.com/enneagraminrelationshiphttps://www.instagram.com/michaelshahan_therapy/https://www.instagram.com/ninetypescoThe images they discuss can be seen at the...
2024-07-29
47 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Odyssey Book Three: King Nestor Remembers
Dcn. Harrison Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey discuss Book Three of the Odyssey: KING NESTOR REMEMBERS. The lovable old man from the Iliad returns to help set Telemachus on his way. More on Telemachus' coming of age storyWhat power comes to rest on Telemachus?How did Great Ajax die?! (ignobly...)What caused the Achaeans to suffer the wrath of Athena?Check out Dcn. Garlick's 50+ page guide to the Odyssey.What happens in book three?Telemachus arrives in Pylos to find King Nestor sacrificing eighty-one...
2024-07-23
1h 07
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Odyssey Book Two: Telemachus Sets Sail
Dcn. Garlick, Dr. Frank Grabowski, and Mr. Thomas Lackey come together to discuss Book Two of the Odyssey: Telemachus sets sail.Summary of the bookDiscussion on key themesAristotle's MetaphysicsJohn Wayne referencesAnd more!Check out our website for 60+ page reader's guide to the Odyssey.What happens in book two?Inspired by Athena, Telemachus addresses the assembly of Ithaca (2.25) and condemns the suitors and invokes the gods against them (2.70). In response, Antinous, a suitor, blames Telemachus’ mother, Penelope, the “matchless queen of cunning” (2.95) for refusing to return to her father’s house and letting him choo...
2024-07-16
55 min
Artists in Conversation
Inspiration
In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about inspiration - where they find it and what it feels like when they do! They're both super inspired by the natural world and discover a shared bond over feeling so excited every time they see a full moon. The images they discuss can be found on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/inspirationImage 1: Jessica's mediocre source photoImage 2: Jessica's painting title Evening WalksImage 3: Picasso's sketches with colors planned outImage 4: Picasso painting 1Image 5: Picasso painting 2Image 6: Maryann's...
2024-07-15
1h 07
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Fatherhood in the Odyssey with Jason Craig
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Jason Craig of Sword and Spade magazine to discuss the theme of fatherhood in the Odyssey. The fatherhood of OdysseusThe problem of fatherlessness in IthacaThe coming of age story of TelemachusAnd more!Check out Sword and Spade magazine. Check out our 60+ page guide to the Odyssey. Join us as we read the Odyssey as part of our Year of Homer!
2024-07-09
44 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
The Odyssey Book One: Athena Inspires the Prince
WE ARE STARTING THE ODYSSEY! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Frank Grabowski and Mr. Thomas Lackey to discuss Book One of the Odyssey. Check out our website - thegreatbookspodcast.com - for a written guide to the Odyssey and other resources. Questions discussed:What happens in book one?What should be observed about the invocation to the Muses?What should be made of Zeus’ comment on fate?What happened to Agamemnon?What should be made of Telemachus?What major themes and narratives help unfold the story of the Odyssey?Join us...
2024-07-02
1h 37
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Menopause and Dementia - Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 79
We frequently hear women say ‘I thought I had dementia’ when going through the menopause. But do you know what causes this? Do you know whether HRT helps and what the research says? Expert information here. Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where...
2024-07-02
31 min
Artists in Conversation
Social Media
In this episode Maryann and Jessica describe their experiences with social media. The good, the bad, the frustrating! Ultimately they suggest that everyone lead with their own authenticity. Do what you enjoy doing on social media and ignore the rest! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/social-mediaImage 1 - Jessica's painting from painting classImage 2 - Maryann's underpainting of spoolsFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want t...
2024-07-01
53 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Intro to the Odyssey with Dr. Patrick Deneen
Dcn. Harrison Garlick welcomes Dr. Patrick Deneen, Dr. Chad Pecknold, and Dr. Richard Meloche to introduce Homer's Odyssey. Dr. Patrick Deneen is a Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame. He is the author of many books and articles including Why Liberalism Failed (2018). His teaching and writing interests focus on the history of political thought, American political thought, liberalism, conservatism, and constitutionalism. Dr. Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America. “In political theology, Pecknold is principally concerned with close readings of Augustine’s masterwork, The City of God, as a funda...
2024-06-25
1h 06
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
After-Hours: The Story Between the Iliad and the Odyssey
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss the events BETWEEN the Iliad and the Odyssey. There is a notable gap between the Iliad and the Odyssey. As the Odyssey picks up after the fall of Troy, tradition turns to authors such as the Greek poet Sophocles, the Greek poet Euripides, and the Roman poet Virgil to tell the story of how Troy fell. The following questions, while tracking the fates of specific individuals, tell the narrative that occurs between the Iliad and the Odyssey. One may make a distinction between the Homeric tradition and the Greek tradition...
2024-06-18
41 min
Artists in Conversation
Fear
This episode is all about fear and how it shows up when we're painting. Jessica and Maryann dive into how common fear is, how to notice it and paint anyway, and tricks to side-step it. They talk about staying playful when you paint and trying not to focus on the outcome. Of course, talking about fear in painting leads to talking about all kind of ways fear shows up. Fun! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/fearImage 1 - Blank canvases! So scary!
2024-06-17
41 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 24 | Achilles and Priam
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss the FINAL book of the Iliad: Book 24 - Achilles and Priam. Check out our 65-page guide to the Iliad!I have put to my lips the hands of the man who killed my son. Priam to Achilles (24.591) 103. What happens in book twenty-four?The funeral games have ended, and Achilles, who still mourns for Patroclus, drags Hector’s body behind his chariot around Patroclus’ tomb (24.19). Twelve days after the death of Hector, Apollo pleads with the gods to save the body of the Tro...
2024-06-11
1h 47
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Good bone health for life - Kat Bright | Episode 78
Do you know the impact the menopause has on your bone health? Do you know how this could affect you? Listen in to hear more and what you can do to improve your bone health for life! Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Kat Bright, Co-founder of The Health Boost. Kat Bright is a nutritional therapist and co-founder of The Health Boost. She firmly believes that optimal health doesn’t end at 40 and with the right nutrition and exercise we can all thrive in our midlife and beyond. Kat supports women...
2024-06-09
31 min
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Hot flushes and alternatives to HRT - Dr Clare Spencer | Episode 76
Struggling with hot flushes but don’t want to take HRT, or can’t take HRT? Do you want to know abut the latest developments and what else is available to help you? Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace’s Deborah Garlick was joined by Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doct...
2024-06-06
30 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 23 | The Funeral Games for Patroclus
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 23 of the Iliad: The Funeral Games. Check out this section of our guide to the Iliad!Sleeping, Achilles? You’ve forgotten me, my friend. You never neglected me in life, only now in death. Bury me, quickly—let me pass the Gates of Hades. Patroclus (23.81) 100. What happened in book twenty-three?Now back at the Achaean camp, Achilles leads his Myrmidons in mourning around the body of Patroclus (23.13). That night, as Achilles lay by the shoreline, the ghost of Patroclus appears to...
2024-06-04
48 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 22 | The Death of Hector
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 22 on the Death of Hector. “There are no binding oaths between men and lions—wolves and lambs can enjoy no meeting of the minds—they are all bent on hating each other to death.” Achilles (22.310). 97. What happens in book twenty-two? The Trojans scurry back into the city like “panicked fawns,” while Hector remains outside the walls (22.05). Apollo, who had taken the form of a Trojan soldier to make Achilles chase him, reveals his trickery to Achilles (22.09)—and Achilles turns back to the city (22.26). Despi...
2024-05-28
53 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 21 | Achilles Fights the River
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discussed BOOK 21 of the Iliad: Achilles Fights the River.“Come friend, you too must die. Why moan about it so? […] Even for me, I tell you, death and strong force of fate are waiting.”Achilles (21.119).CHECK OUT OUR GUIDE TO THE ILIAD.93. What happens in book twenty-one?The Trojans are in full retreat. Achilles drives half the Trojan army back toward Troy over the plains, but the other half is driven into the Xanthus river (21.09). Achilles, who leaps into the waters, slaughters Trojans until his a...
2024-05-21
1h 01
Artists in Conversation
Abstract Art
In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about abstract art. What is it? Does it have meaning? How do you create it? They try to tackle these big questions and end up asking more questions than they answer. But they have a great conversation about it. Enjoy!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/abstract-artImage 1 - Maryann's abstract painting Image 2 - Picasso's bull drawings Image 3 - Karen's still life (Jessica's mom - brand new to painting!)Find us on in...
2024-05-20
42 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Interview with the Chivalry Guild
Dcn. Harrison Garlick interviews George of the Chivalry Guild on topics such as CS Lewis, virtue, magnanimity, meekness, and the importance of strength and prowess. Deacon and George will also discuss his new book - "Chivalry: An Ideal Whose Time Has Come Again" - and explore the concept of noblesse oblige. Thank you for checking out Ascend! We exist to help people study the great books and explore timeless truths. Check out our website and account on X for more information.
2024-05-16
1h 29
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 20 | The Olympian Gods in Arms
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 20 of the Iliad: The Olympian Gods in ArmsSummary of the narrativeWhat is Aeneas special?Some details others often overlookCheck out our GUIDE TO THE ILIAD. “Aeneas will rule the men of Troy in power—his son’s sons and the sons born in future years.” Poseidon (20.355). 90. What happens in book twenty?Zeus calls the gods to council and tells them that they may now aide whatever side they wish—the strict decree to not intervene is...
2024-05-14
52 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 19 | The Champion Arms for Battle
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 19 of the Iliad: The Champion Arms for Battle!Achilles prepares to enter the war!Summary of Book 19How does Odysseus try to broker peace?What should we make of Briseis weeping over Patroclus?Who is Ate, the goddess of ruin?“You talk of food? I have no taste for food—what I really crave is slaughter and blood and the choking groans of men!” Achilles (19.254). 85. What happens in book nineteen? Thetis returns to Achilles with new armor crafted by He...
2024-05-07
43 min
Artists in Conversation
Tools: Our Favorites
In this episode, Maryann and Jessica share their favorite tools. This, of course, leads them all over the place. They talk about fear of painting, easing back into painting after a break, and the power of play! The images they discuss can be found at this website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/tools%3A-our-favoritesImage 1: Palette knives - the best and most versatile toolImage 2: Jessica's safety brushImage 3: A photo of Jessica's sister-in-law's gallery wall that includes her magenta snowy landscape painting Image 4: Jessica's collection of oversized brushes...
2024-05-06
58 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 18 | The Shield of Achilles
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 18 of the Iliad: The Shield of Achilles. Arguably the MOST philosophically dense book in the entire Iliad. Summary of the NarrativeWhat lesson does the "heart" of Achilles teach?How do we interpret the shield of Achilles?Check out our 115 QUESTION GUIDE to the Iliad. How should we interpret the shield of Achilles?The shield of Achilles presents a commentary on the cosmos. It is a testament to the Greek belief that the world is ordered and in balance. From the heavens to...
2024-04-30
1h 26
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 17 | Menelaus’ Finest Hour
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 17 of the Iliad: Menelaus' Finest Hour. Summary of Book 17What is the "dark heart" of Hector?Can human agency affect fate?What about the horses of Achilles?Check out our 115 Question & Answer Guide on the Iliad. But grief bore down on Hector, packing his dark heart.Homer (17.92) 75. What happens in books seventeen?The body of Patroclus still lays on the plains outside of Troy. Menelaus, the Spartan king, slays Euphorbus, the Trojan who had speared Patrocl...
2024-04-23
1h 08
Artists in Conversation
Painting From Life vs Photos
This episode is all about painting from life versus painting from photographs. Maryann and Jessica discuss pros and cons for each and encourage a both/and attitude. Paint something - from life or photos, just paint!Since this episode was recorded Maryann won best in show with her painting of the poloroid with crazy light. Yay Maryann! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/painting-from-life-vs-photosImage 1 - Jessica's sunset photoImage 2 - Jessica's sunset paintingImage 3 - Maryann's poloroid with...
2024-04-22
32 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 16 | Patroclus Fights and Dies
Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 16 of the Iliad: Patroclus Fights and Dies. Summary of Book 16What is the difference between Zeus and Fate?What is the relation of Fate to the free will of men?Did Patroclus deserve his fate?Check our GUIDE ON THE ILIAD. 70. What happens in books sixteen? Patroclus returns to Achilles and begs Achilles to send him out to fight in Achilles’ armor (16.43). Homer writes: “So [Patroclus] pleaded, lost in his own great innocence, condemned to beg for his own death and brutal doom” (16.5...
2024-04-16
1h 15
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 15 | The Achaean Armies at Bay
Deacon Harrison Garlick welcomes Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson to the podcast to discuss Book 15 of The Iliad, The Achaean Armies at Bay.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in book fifteen?What is the relationship between men and the will of the gods in book fifteen? What else should be noted in book fifteen?You can follow Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson on X at @HootenWilsonWant our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.67. What happens in book fifteen?Zeus, the father of gods and men...
2024-04-09
52 min
Artists in Conversation
Artist Retreats, Workshops, and Online Learning
In this episode Maryann and Jessica rave about a recent art retreat they attended in southern France. They talk about the overwhelming amount of courses and online content for artists and how to choose which ones are a good fit for you. Enjoy!!(Side note: At one point Jessica uses the phrase "earliest art memories" and she meant to say "earliest money memories" and now it will drive her crazy forever that this mistake is out in the world. It happens at 11 minutes 22 seconds if you want to listen and imagine her saying the correct words.)
2024-04-08
38 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 14 | Hera Outflanks Zeus
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan welcome Thomas Lackey back to the podcast to discuss Book 14 of The Iliad, Hera Outflanks ZeusIn this episode we will discuss:What happens in book fourteen?What are we to make of Love and Sleep conquering Zeus?Why is this one of the funniest books thus far (according to Adam)?What else should be noted in book fourteen?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Book FourteenHera Outflanks ZeusAnd so, deep in peace, the Father slept...
2024-04-02
1h 03
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 13 | Battling for the Ships
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan welcome Thomas Lackey back to the podcast to discuss Book 13 of The Iliad, Battling for the ShipsIn this episode we will discuss:What happens in book thirteen?How does the story of Asius end?Why Adam is frustrated with this book and why it's Dcn. Garlick's least favorite so far.What else should be noted in book thirteen?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Zeus, Father Zeus, they say you excel all others… all men and gods, in wis...
2024-03-26
46 min
Artists in Conversation
Art Shows & Artist Statements
In this episode Jessica and Maryann talk all about art shows, how to write an artist statement, and how to find shows to enter. They have tips and give examples from their own experiences. They mostly stay on topic this week! Amazing. They gave themselves homework but they promptly forgot to do it. BUT! Since they recorded this episode they both got a piece in a local juried show. Fun! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/art-shows-%26-artist-statementsImage 1 - Maryann's...
2024-03-25
43 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 12 | The Trojans Storm the Rampart
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan welcome Thomas Lackey and David Niles to discuss Book 12 of The Iliad, The Trojans Storm the Rampart.In this episode we will discuss:Our Sunday Great Books group.What is the issue with the gods and the wall of the Achaeans?What should we make of the story of Asius?What should we make of Hector disregarding the bird-sign?What else should be observed in book 12?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Bird-signs! Fight for your country—that is...
2024-03-19
1h 45
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 11 | Agamemnon's Day of Glory
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about Book 11 of the Iliad, Agamemnon's Day of Glory.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in Book 11?What should be noted about Patroclus?What should be noted about Peleus' command to Patroclus?What else should be observed in book 11?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Achilles will listen to you—for his own good. So the old man told you. You’ve forgotten. - Nestor to Patroclus (11.943)55. What happens in book eleven?Dawn has...
2024-03-12
49 min
Artists in Conversation
Sketchbooks
In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk all about sketchbooks. They cover their avoidance of sketchbooks, their reluctant attempt to get in the habit of using them, and eventually their understanding of how they can be helpful in supporting their painting practice. With the usual tangents along the way. Enjoy!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/sketchbooksImage 1 - Frida Kahlo sketchbook - coverImage 2 - Frida Kahlo sketchbook- inside spreadImage 3 - Example of Jessica's 3-color sketches with marker I...
2024-03-11
54 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 10 | Marauding Through the Night
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about Book 10 of the Iliad, Marauding Through the Night.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in Book 10?Hector calls for a spy.Diomedes goes on a rampageWhat else should be observed in book 10?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.53. What happens in book ten?Agamemnon cannot sleep (9.04). He is tormented by the thousand fires of the Trojans camped around his black ships (10.14), and he tears “his hair out by the roots” (10.18). He dresses for...
2024-03-05
45 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 9 | The Embassy to Achilles
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about the embassy to Achilles in Book 9.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in book nine?Who is Phoenix?What is the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus?What effect does the embassy have on Achilles?What else should be noted in the embassy to Achilles?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Book NineThe Embassy to AchillesBut now at last, stop, Achilles—let your heart-devouring anger go!Odysseus (9.307)...
2024-02-27
1h 05
Artists in Conversation
Mood & Avoiding Painting
In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about how their moods influence them and what they do when they are avoiding painting. They talk about sleep, snacks, and exercise. They have tips for how to get unstuck if you’re in an avoidant mood. They also go on side tangents, as usual. One long tangent is about instagram where they tease a future episode! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/mood-%26-avoiding-paintingHere’s a link to the YouTube video that Maryann talks about...
2024-02-26
58 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 8 | The Tide of Battle Turns
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about the tide of battle turns in Book 8.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in book eight?Do the Achaeans actually need Achillies?What is the relationship between Athena and Zeus?What else should be observed in book eight?Want our whole guide to The Iliad? Download it for free.Book EightThe Tide of Battle TurnsMany attempts have been made to reconcile these two ideas, to assert the overriding power of Zeus’s will on...
2024-02-20
57 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 7 | Ajax Duels with Hector
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about the duel between Ajax and Hector in Book 7.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in book 7?What does Nestor, the old Achaean war chief, say to Hector?The duel between Ajax and Hector.How the end of book seven introduces the reader to the importance of burying the dead.What happens in book seven?Hector and Paris lead the “rampaging Trojans” on a counteroffensive against the Achaeans (7.19). Athena goes to intervene, but Apollo convinces her to “halt the war and th...
2024-02-13
36 min
Artists in Conversation
How to Finish a Painting
In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about how to finish a painting. They talk about the struggle to know when a painting is done. How many unfinished paintings they have that are stuck in the messy middle (it's a lot). And they get into a side conversation about how to know when you're evolving as an artist and when you're jumping to something new to avoid building your skills. Deep stuff! Enjoy!!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/how-to-finish-a-paintingImage 1 - Jessica's...
2024-02-12
36 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 6 | Hector Returns to Troy
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan sit down to talk about Hector returning to Troy.In this episode we will discuss:What happens in book six?What should be noted in the duel between Glaucus and Diomedes?What may be noted in Helen's lament to Prince Hector?What lesson does Homer provide by Hector returning to Troy?Is Homer presenting Hector as a virtuous character?Book SixHector Returns to TroyAlways be the best, my boy, the bravest, and hold your head up high above the others. N...
2024-02-06
1h 28
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 5 | Diomedes Fights the Gods
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan are joined by Grayson Quay. Grayson Quay Grayson Quay is a writer and News and Opinion Editor for the Daily Caller. He earned his M.A. from Georgetown University in 2019.Book FiveDiomedes Fights the GodsNow take heart, Diomedes, fight it out with the Trojans!Deep in your chest I’ve put your father’s strength.Athena (5.137)30. What happens in book five of the Iliad? Athena grants Diomedes, an Achaean, power to fight the Trojans (5.01) and convinces Ares, who h...
2024-01-30
1h 53
Artists in Conversation
The Messy Middle
Maryann and Jessica talk about the awkward and sometimes ugly middle stage of a painting. They talk about how you can feel stuck when you get to the middle of a painting and how to keep working. They go on a long tangent about their preferred color palettes. Don't forget to listen to the end when they check in about what they've been working on!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/the-messy-middleImage 1 - Big Magic - The amazing and epic book by...
2024-01-29
47 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 4 | The Truce Erupts in War
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan discuss Book 4 of the Iliad - The Truce Erupts in WarBook FourThe Truce Erupts in WarThe Iliad is a poem that lives and moves and has its being in war. Bernard Knox26. What happens in the fourth book of the Iliad?Zeus taunts Hera with possibly supporting the truce and ending the war (4.17). Amongst the bickering, Zeus reveals that he esteems Troy (Ilium) more than any other city, and its destruction is given to Hera by Zeus of h...
2024-01-23
41 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 3 | Helen Reviews the Champions
Deacon Harrison Garlick welcomes Dr. Karl Schudt to Ascend to discuss Book 3 of the Iliad - Helen Reviews the ChampionsIn this episode Dcn. Garlick and Dr. Karl Schudt will discuss:What happens in the third book of the Iliad?What is the story of Helen and Paris?What are Trojan politics concerning Helen and Paris?What is guest-friendship?What else should be noted in book 3?Book ThreeHelen Reviews the ChampionsParis’ spirit shook, backing into his friendly ranks he cringed from death…dreading Atrides—magnificent, brave Paris...
2024-01-16
1h 55
Artists in Conversation
How to Start a Painting
Maryann and Jessica talk about how to start a painting. They each talk about their process in beginning a new piece. They go on tangents - as usual - but mostly this episode is about trusting yourself and building your own painting process. Enjoy!You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/how-to-start-a-paintingImage 1 - Jessica's underpainting with magenta and yellowImage 2 - Jessica's finished paintingImage 3 - Maryann's farm painting - closeup of the skyImage 4 - Maryann's farm painting...
2024-01-15
43 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 2 | The Great Gathering of Armies
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan take a slow read of Book 2 of The Iliad. Adam is not sure about this book, but by the end of the discussion, Deacon Garlick has talked Adam off the ledge.Book TwoThe Great Gathering of ArmiesThe rage of kings is strong—they’re nursed by the gods, their honor comes from Zeus—they’re dear to Zeus, the god who rules the world.Odysseus (2.226)14. What happens in the second book of the Ilia...
2024-01-09
1h 06
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Iliad: Book 1 | The Rage of Achilles
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan jump into The Iliad Book 1.Commentary on the textBook OneThe Rage of Achilles[1]Rage—Goddess, sing of Peleus’ son Achilles. Iliad (1.1) 6. What happens in the first half of book one?The rage of Achilles is both the theme of book one and of the Iliad as a whole. Achilles is the son of Peleus, King of Phthia, a legendary city-state in ancient Greece. Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae and leader of the federation of ancient Greek tribes that have come...
2024-01-02
1h 24
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Introduction to Homer
Deacon Harrison Garlick and Adam Minihan answer the question, "Who is Homer?"We announce a year with Homer! Who is Homer? Was he a real person? Did he write the Iliad and the Odyssey?1. Who was Homer?The city of Troy is said to have fallen in 1184 B.C.[1] Such a date would place it just prior to ancient Israel’s foray into a monarchy under King Saul and the subsequent zenith of the reign of King David at 1000 B.C. Troy was a well-fortified Greek city-state[2] or polis situated on the west coast of a...
2024-01-01
42 min
Artists in Conversation
Artist Stereotypes
In this episode Jessica and Maryann break down common artist stereotypes. They admit that some stereotypes apply to them, and others do not! Are all artists flaky and disorganized? Do they all wear black a lot? Listen to find out!Side tangents include a story about why Jessica hates zoom. They talk about the enneagram and plan a future episode about the enneagram and the zodiac. You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/artist-stereotypesFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick...
2024-01-01
44 min
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
How to Read the Great Books Well
Dr. Richard Meloche, Dr. Aaron Henderson, Dcn. Harrison Garlick, and Adam Minihan ask the question, "Why read the Great Books and how do you read them well?"In this episode, they discuss:What are the Great Books?Why should we read the Great Books?How reading the Great Books helps form the person.How reading the Great Books will help form the cultureHere is a copy of the text read at the beginning of the episode:Avoiding the Unreal: How to Read the Great Books Well...
2023-12-31
1h 29
Ascend - The Great Books Podcast
Introduction to Ascend: The Great Books Podcast
Who are we and why did we start this podcast?In this episode Adam and Deacon Garlick discuss:Who is Adam Minihan and Deacon Harrison Garlick?Why did we start this project?What should the listener expect?Announcing a YEAR WITH HOMER!We are all disciples of someone.Many are disciples of Nietzsche or of Locke without ever having read them. *This is why we read the great books.*We read to know the origin of ideas and to take ownership of our own intellect.To...
2023-12-26
23 min
Artists in Conversation
Art Education
Maryann and Jessica talk about their experiences in art school. They dive into what made them study art in college and post-college. They talk about surviving harsh critiques and whether a graduate degree is a good investment. There's even an explanation of submitting a portfolio on slides. (!) (Look it up if you're under 40)You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/art-educationImage 1 - A selfie of Maryann and Jessica on a slide!Find us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickart
2023-12-18
48 min
Artists in Conversation
Welcome
This is a short welcome episode to introduce you to Artists in Conversation. Get to know our voices, why we started the podcast, and what we hope you'll get out of it! You can find an episode summary and images on the following website:https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/welcome-episodeFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf you want to send feedback, ask follow up questions, or give topic ideas, send an email to artistsinconversationpodcast@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!
2023-12-03
04 min
Artists in Conversation
Early Artistic Life
Maryann and Jessica talk about their early art memories and what they remember about creating art as kids, and what made them pursue art as adults. You can find an episode summary and images on the following website: https://www.artbyjpl.com/projects/early-artistic-lifeImage 1 - Maryann's Preschool PaintingImage 2 - Jessica's Amazing Dragon Image 3 - Monet's Wisteria Image 4 - Van Gogh's House at AuversImage 5 - Degas' Portrait de FamilleFind us on instagram! @artistsinconversationpodMaryann Garlick - @maryanngarlickartJessica Lomeli - @artbyjplIf yo...
2023-12-03
40 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#8 - Phenomenology
In this episode, Ben is joined once again by Dr Pauline Couper, Associate Professor of Geography and Associate Head for the School of Humanities at YSJU, to discuss the concept of ‘phenomenology’. We explore some of the ways in which philosophers and geographers have attempted to theorise and inject a sense of our bodily existence and experience into accounts of human-environmental interactions. We explore the contributions of humanist geography, as well as the application of ideas around perception in the work of continental philosophy, and consider some of the exciting and critical ways in which today’s scholars are extend...
2022-10-18
22 min
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Menopause - What's Changed? with Deborah Garlick and Sally Leech Ep 42
It's September and to kick off our Autumn series of Podcasts I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the last six years of Henpicked Menopause; since we have been educating and talking to employers. I am joined by our Training Director Sally Leech as we discuss how attitudes to Menopause are slowly changing and we also look forward to future help and support for you and your menopause. Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’...
2022-09-05
16 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#7 - Geodiversity
In this episode, Ben is joined once again by Dr Joseph Bailey, currently part of the team at YSJU Geography but soon-to-be Senior Lecturer in Ecology, Conservation and Sustainability at Anglia Ruskin University, to discuss the concept of ‘Geodiversity’, and why the varied shape of the landscape is an important factor in determining ecosystem biodiversity, and its conservation. We discuss the ways in which Joe’s research has explored this concept, and how he has sought to map and measure geodiversity through a holistic understanding of landscape processes. We reflect on how geographers are well-placed to offer insight into the si...
2022-08-19
24 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#6 - Ecosystem Services
In this episode, Ben is joined once again by Dr Olalekan (Lekan) Adekola, Senior Lecturer in Geography at York St John University, to discuss the concept of ‘Ecosystem Services’ – the idea that we can value different environments or ecologies on the basis of the provisioning, regulatory, supporting or cultural benefits or services they provide (primarily to humans). We discuss the origins of the term, and its implications and practical application to environmental management, as well as addressing some of the key critiques of this approach. We reflect on how geographers might offer a useful perspective on the value of specif...
2022-08-01
24 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#5 - Sustainability
In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr Olalekan (Lekan) Adekola, Senior Lecturer in Geography at York St John University, to discuss the concept of ‘Sustainability’ – a term that has become commonplace in discussions of development and its environmental impacts. We examine the origins of this term, its contemporary associations and applications (particularly in relation to ideas of ‘sustainable development’), and the importance of considering sustainability beyond the environment, to encompass social and economic relations. We also discuss the relevance and critical exploration of this key concept within geographical scholarship, and the value of reflecting on how sustainability – as both a conce...
2022-07-14
23 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#4 - Ecological Justice
In this episode, Ben is joined in conversation by Dr Jude Parks, Senior Lecturer in Geography, and Dr Catherine Heinemeyer, Lecturer in Arts and Ecological Justice, both of York St John University, to discuss the concept of ‘ecological justice’ and its implications for understanding and responding to contemporary climate crisis. The conversation includes discussing how best to make questions of justice in the context of human-environmental relations tangible for students in the classroom, and Jude and Cath also touch on their work at YSJU as part of the Ecological Justice Research Group, which has run a ‘Living Lab’ project to use a...
2022-07-06
23 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#3 - Archives / The Archive
In this episode, Ben is joined in conversation by Dr Su Fitzpatrick, a Geographer lecturing at York St John University, to discuss the question of archives, and their use within geographical research and our efforts to understand the past. The conversation includes considering the question ‘what is an archive / the archive?’ We also reflect on our own work involving archives, the practicalities of doing so, and the issue of gaps or absences in recorded historical sources. Across much of the discussion Su draws from her recent experiences researching British ‘New Towns’ – specifically Warrington New Town – and you can read more about h...
2022-06-28
46 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#2 - Field Observation
In this episode, Dr Ben Garlick is joined in conversation by Dr Pauline Couper, Geographer and Associate Head of the School of Humanities, York St John University, to discuss the method of 'field observation', and its uses in geographical research. Reflecting on their own experiences of fieldworking and observing different environments, Ben and Pauline continue to explore the various practical and ethical considerations arising when seeking to gather, and draw from, observations for the purposes of geographical research. Below, for those who are interested, are some links to relevant readings that flesh out the concepts / topics discussed...
2022-06-07
21 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography Podcast
Ep#1 - Space and Place
In this episode, Dr Ben Garlick is joined in conversation by Dr Pauline Couper, Geographer and Associate Head of the School of Humanities, York St John University, to discuss the interlinked key concepts of 'space and place'. They begin by exploring what these everyday terms mean to us, and the associations they conjure, before expanding and critically discussing each term, and what they bring to the thought and work of academic geographers. Below, for those who are interested, are some links to relevant readings that flesh out the concepts / topics discussed... Key Reading #1: Doreen Massey's f...
2022-06-07
19 min
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
HRT Risks and Benefits - Dr Clare Spencer Ep 29
Do you know enough about HRT to make an informed choice about whether it’s right for you? In this episode we’ll discuss the benefits and risks of HRT. Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick talks to Dr Clare Spencer of My Menopause Centre. Your menopause, your choice. For more from the Henpicked Menopause Hub go to: https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated min...
2022-03-21
30 min
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Weight Gain with Nutritional Therapist Jackie Lynch Ep 10
Is it a given that you gain weight around menopause? What can you do about it? In this episode Henpicked’s Deborah Garlick talks to Jackie Lynch, who is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, discussing menopause, weight gain and diets. Jackie Lynch's book "The Happy Menopause" available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/572xsu8v Menopause, it’s always been around, as long as they’re been women on this earth and they’ve lived long enough, there’s been the menopause. Yet we still have an outdated mindset and too little awareness, education and support. Today...
2021-11-01
28 min
Henpicked Menopause Podcast
Fatigue with Jackie Lynch Ep 06
In this episode we discuss fatigue during the menopause. This is one of the most frequent symptoms women tell us at Henpicked they experience at some point. Deborah Garlick speaks to Jackie Lynch, the founder of the WellWellWell Nutrition Clinic, who specialises in women’s health and the menopause. So if you’re finding your energy on the carpet and don’t know what to do about it, take a listen to this podcast. Listen to Jackie's own Podcast 'The Happy Menopause" here: https://podfollow.com/1468784256 'The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish' by Jac...
2021-10-04
29 min
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2020-09-26
1h 09
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2020-09-22
1h 11
Coaches Coffee Club
007. Stuart English
This month, Lee Garlick talks to Stuart English about his role as Head of Coaching at Birmingham City. Follow Lee: https://twitter.com/coachgarlickFollow Stuart: https://twitter.com/stuartenglish8 This podcast is sponsored by Pitch, a new website that links coaches to players to help them develop and share good practices. Create your coach or player profile now at www.pitchrmt.com.This podcast is also sponsored by Oglove.
2020-01-28
54 min
Coaches Coffee Club
006. Jack Collison
This month, Lee Garlick talks to Jack Collison about his time as a player at Peterborough United and West Ham and his current coaching role at Atlanta United.Jack shares some fascinating insights into what it was like working under Gianfranco Zola and Sam Allardyce and how those experiences have shaped his coaching journey.This is one not to be missed.Follow Lee: https://twitter.com/coachgarlickFollow Jack: https://twitter.com/jackcollisonThis podcast is sponsored by Pitch, a new website that links coaches to players to help them develop and share good practices. Create your coach or player profile now a...
2019-11-29
49 min
Coaches Coffee Club
005. Roundtable discussion
This month, Lee Garlick is joined by no less than five guests to discuss the thorny topic of "winning" in youth football development.Guests:James Algar (@algerj) - Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Coventry CityMark Lyons (@marklyons14) - Pre-Academy Coordinator and Lead Coach at Leicester CityShane Goddard (@shane_goddard) - Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at Northampton TownJohn Bitting (@johnhalbitting) - Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at MK DonsJames Geddes (@jmaxcoach) - U16 coach at Mawsley FCThis podcast is sponsored by Pitch, a new website that links coaches to players to help them develop and share good practices. Create your...
2019-10-29
1h 16
Coaches Coffee Club
004. Ryan Maye
In the latest episode of Coaches Coffee Club, host Lee Garlick talks to Ryan Maye, Head of Coach Development at Aston Villa FC.Lee and Ryan dive deep into matchday coaching.
2019-09-24
48 min
Coaches Coffee Club
002. Steve Healy
This month, Lee Garlick speaks to International Academy Head Coach & YD Academy Coach, Steve Healy, about the importance of communication in coaching.This podcast is sponsored by Pitch, a new website that links coaches to players to help them develop and share good practices. Create your coach or player profile now at www.pitchrmt.com.Coaches Coffee Club is produced by Business Fiction Ltd.
2019-07-09
44 min
Coaches Coffee Club
001. Matthew Joseph
In the first ever episode of The Coaches Coffee Club, our host Lee Garlick speaks to FA Youth Coach Developer, Matthew Joseph.This podcast is sponsored by Pitch, a new website that links coaches to players to help them develop and share good practices. Create your coach or player profile now at www.pitchrmt.com.Coaches Coffee Club is produced by Business Fiction Ltd.
2019-06-12
36 min