"No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible," said Stanislaw Lec. This isn't just a proverb about riots and mobs, though. It's about our guilty pleasures. Joshua Gibbs examines.&nbsp;

Proverbial #74: Michael Bay

People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about Rembrandt, though. No "actually" is necessary. Wonder why? Joshua Gibbs looks into it.

Proverbial #103: Grace Kelly

Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains.

Proverbial #102: My Sparkling Personality 

The 100th&nbsp;episode of Proverbial is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal.&nbsp;

Proverbial #100: Gravity Always Wins

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates.

Proverbial #99: Problems

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains.

Proverbial #98: Giving the Devil His Due

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores.

Proverbial #97: Self Help

"Don't shoot the messenger" seems like obvious advice, so why are we even tempted to shoot poor, helpless messengers? We have our reasons, though. Joshua Gibbs explores.&nbsp;

Proverbial #96: Sick Fascination 

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Proverbial #94: The Hours

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why.

Proverbial #92: Family of Trees

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The CiRCE Institute Podcast Network is made up of three regular shows:&nbsp;Dwell features conversations about motherhood, home education, homemaking, and more. Proverbial features author and educator Joshua Gibbs exploring proverbs from the ages. The Play’s The Thing is the ultimate resource for Shakespeare lovers hosted by actor, playwright, and educator Tim McIntosh.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus we produce various seasonal shows like The Weight of Fatherhood with Brian Phillips, Ask Andrew with CIRCE President Andrew Kern, and Café Scholé with Dr. Christopher Perrin.”

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