Latest Historical stories Podcast Episodes
Exploring the Legacy and Impact of 'Band of Brothers': A Discussion on War, Heroism, and Historical Storytelling
The Troubadour Podcast - February 22, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsPicture the gritty reality of war and the unbreakable bonds it forges—this is the essence we capture in our heartfelt conversation about "Band of Brothers." Joined by Jax, Jennifer, and Mark, we revisit the powerful emotions and painstaking authenticity that catapult this HBO series into the ann...
You do not own me! part three
This Weeks Story - February 18, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTensions explode between Texans and the Mexican government, after Texas becomes part of the United States.
You Do Not Own Me! part two
This Weeks Story - February 11, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat should my rights as a United States citizen be? What are my God-given rights?
The Aesthetic of Adversity: Tracing the Dance of Struggle in Art and Life
The Troubadour Podcast - February 08, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutesArt and adversity intertwine in a dance as old as creation itself, and we're here to explore each step of their intricate pas de deux. As we close the curtains on our summer series, I, Kirk, alongside Luc and our esteemed guest Don Watkins, unpack the profound connection between struggle and cre...
The Aesthetic of Adversity: Tracing the Dance of Struggle in Art and Life
The Troubadour Podcast - February 08, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsArt and adversity intertwine in a dance as old as creation itself, and we're here to explore each step of their intricate pas de deux. As we close the curtains on our summer series, I, Kirk, alongside Luc and our esteemed guest Don Watkins, unpack the profound connection between struggle and cre...
Feasting on Chaos and Redemption: A Deep Dive into 'The Bear' Season 2 with Expert Panel
The Troubadour Podcast - February 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsPrepare to be whisked into the bustling kitchen of critique as we unfold the second season of "The Bear" with the astute insights of Mark Pellegrino, Jax Schumann, Jennifer Buoani, and myself, Kirk Barbera. Together, we slice through the series' masterful storytelling, savoring the poignant and ...
Feasting on Chaos and Redemption: A Deep Dive into 'The Bear' Season 2 with Expert Panel
The Troubadour Podcast - February 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourPrepare to be whisked into the bustling kitchen of critique as we unfold the second season of "The Bear" with the astute insights of Mark Pellegrino, Jax Schumann, Jennifer Buoani, and myself, Kirk Barbera. Together, we slice through the series' masterful storytelling, savoring the poignant and ...
Shakespeare's Greatest Love Sonnets for Valentine's Day
The Troubadour Podcast - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsUncover the intricate dance of love and beauty in Shakespeare's sonnets with Austin Shakespeare's Justin Scalise and Ann Cicolella. As Justin's voice breathes life into Sonnets 18 and 49, we embark on a journey through the complexities of romantic entanglement and the raw emotions that make us q...
Shakespeare's Greatest Love Sonnets for Valentine's Day
The Troubadour Podcast - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutesUncover the intricate dance of love and beauty in Shakespeare's sonnets with Austin Shakespeare's Justin Scalise and Ann Cicolella. As Justin's voice breathes life into Sonnets 18 and 49, we embark on a journey through the complexities of romantic entanglement and the raw emotions that make us q...
Exploring the Romantic Spark: Poetry, Painting, and the Power of Unspoken Connections
The Troubadour Podcast - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 57 minutesUnlock the mysteries of love's first glow as we, Kirk and Luc, together with our spirited Facebook Group community, dissect the elusive 'romantic spark' through the prisms of poetry and painting. We kick off with a poignant poem and a captivating visual narrative, inviting you to feel the pulse ...
Exploring the Romantic Spark: Poetry, Painting, and the Power of Unspoken Connections
The Troubadour Podcast - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsUnlock the mysteries of love's first glow as we, Kirk and Luc, together with our spirited Facebook Group community, dissect the elusive 'romantic spark' through the prisms of poetry and painting. We kick off with a poignant poem and a captivating visual narrative, inviting you to feel the pulse ...
You Do Not Own Me! part one
This Weeks Story - February 04, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAmericans receive a terrific opportunity to settle in Tejas.
Rethinking History Education W/ Scott Powell & Heather Schwarz
The Troubadour Podcast - February 02, 2024 18:00 - 1 hourHeather Schwarz and Scott Powell are co-founders of the online school Knowable World. Embark on a journey through time with Scott Powell and Heather Schwartz as we unravel how a deep understanding of history can illuminate the complexities of today's world. Scott, with his books "The History of...
Rethinking History Education W/ Scott Powell & Heather Schwarz
The Troubadour Podcast - February 02, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsHeather Schwarz and Scott Powell are co-founders of the online school Knowable World. Embark on a journey through time with Scott Powell and Heather Schwartz as we unravel how a deep understanding of history can illuminate the complexities of today's world. Scott, with his books "The History of...
Wilma lost and won! part two
This Weeks Story - January 28, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNot only was Wilma Rudolph fast, she was beautiful and graceful with a hard-to-believe story.
The Viewing Room: Fauda Discussion
The Troubadour Podcast - January 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsDiscover the complex emotional landscape of "Fauda" Season One as Mark Pellegrino, Jax Schumann, Jennifer Bouani, and I unravel the artistry and cultural impact of this politically charged drama. Our candid discussion takes an unexpected turn as we peel back the layers of storytelling, character...
The Viewing Room: Fauda Discussion
The Troubadour Podcast - January 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourDiscover the complex emotional landscape of "Fauda" Season One as Mark Pellegrino, Jax Schumann, Jennifer Bouani, and I unravel the artistry and cultural impact of this politically charged drama. Our candid discussion takes an unexpected turn as we peel back the layers of storytelling, character...
Behind the Mask of Moby-Dick: Captain Ahab's Pivotal Speech Explained
The Troubadour Podcast - January 23, 2024 22:00 - 8 minutesUnveil the mystery behind Captain Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale as we dissect his profound monologue in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." Joined by a renowned Melville scholar, we plunge into Ahab's psyche, examining his belief in a hidden force driving existence and his unwavering ...
Behind the Mask of Moby-Dick: Captain Ahab's Pivotal Speech Explained
The Troubadour Podcast - January 23, 2024 22:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsUnveil the mystery behind Captain Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale as we dissect his profound monologue in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." Joined by a renowned Melville scholar, we plunge into Ahab's psyche, examining his belief in a hidden force driving existence and his unwavering ...
The Fastest Woman, part one
This Weeks Story - January 21, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPolio is not going to determine what Wilma Rudolph can do!
Navigating the Depths of "Moby Dick": Herman Melville's Epic and Its Reflection of America's Soul
The Troubadour Podcast - January 19, 2024 19:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings*This was a short talk I gave at an Austin event called "Third Thursday." Step aboard as we chart a course through the soul of America with Herman Melville's leviathan of literature, "Moby Dick." Grapple with the whale of all novels as we dissect the Essex tragedy's influence on Melville's mast...
Navigating the Depths of "Moby Dick": Herman Melville's Epic and Its Reflection of America's Soul
The Troubadour Podcast - January 19, 2024 19:00 - 26 minutes*This was a short talk I gave at an Austin event called "Third Thursday." Step aboard as we chart a course through the soul of America with Herman Melville's leviathan of literature, "Moby Dick." Grapple with the whale of all novels as we dissect the Essex tragedy's influence on Melville's mast...
Philosophy's Place in the Modern World: From Higher Education to Practical Impact W/ Dr. Mike Mazza
The Troubadour Podcast - January 19, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsJoin the conversation with Dr. Mike Mazza from the Einrand Institute as we navigate the purpose and future of philosophy amidst the changing tides of higher education. Our engaging chat begins with a casual banter on motorcycles, only to transition into an examination of America's unique approac...
Philosophy's Place in the Modern World: From Higher Education to Practical Impact W/ Dr. Mike Mazza
The Troubadour Podcast - January 19, 2024 11:00 - 2 hoursJoin the conversation with Dr. Mike Mazza from the Einrand Institute as we navigate the purpose and future of philosophy amidst the changing tides of higher education. Our engaging chat begins with a casual banter on motorcycles, only to transition into an examination of America's unique approac...
Navigating Truth and Liberty: Fake News, and the American Abortion Debate with Dr. Ben Bayer
The Troubadour Podcast - January 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsEmbark on a philosophical voyage with Dr. Ben Bayer, Director of Content at the Einrand Institute, as he joins us to dissect the intrinsic American value of individualism and its current cultural standing. Throughout our conversation, we tackle the complexities of consuming news in an era where ...
Navigating Truth and Liberty: Fake News, and the American Abortion Debate with Dr. Ben Bayer
The Troubadour Podcast - January 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hourEmbark on a philosophical voyage with Dr. Ben Bayer, Director of Content at the Einrand Institute, as he joins us to dissect the intrinsic American value of individualism and its current cultural standing. Throughout our conversation, we tackle the complexities of consuming news in an era where ...
Surprised by Art: Undying Love
The Troubadour Podcast - January 15, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutesCould the fervent passion depicted in the tragic tales of Quasimodo and Esmeralda be present in our real-life love stories? This episode, with special guest Luke Travers from touchingtheart.com, delves into the enduring enigma of undying love as seen through the prisms of literature, art, and ou...
Surprised by Art: Undying Love
The Troubadour Podcast - January 15, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsCould the fervent passion depicted in the tragic tales of Quasimodo and Esmeralda be present in our real-life love stories? This episode, with special guest Luke Travers from touchingtheart.com, delves into the enduring enigma of undying love as seen through the prisms of literature, art, and ou...
For Sale!
This Weeks Story - January 14, 2024 21:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBooks have changed minds and nations. When people read Uncle Toms Cabin by author Harriet Beecher Stowe,many felt the cruelty and injustice of owning human beings.
The Art of the Twist: Celebrating O. Henry's Timeless Tales with Ann Ciccolella
The Troubadour Podcast - January 10, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutesEver been caught off guard by the twist in a short story that left you pondering life's unexpected turns? We've all been there, and this episode celebrates the king of the twist ending, O. Henry. Joining me is the artistic director of Austin Shakespeare, Ann Ciccolella, as we delve into the whim...
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