"Big book, big bore," said Callimachus. Everyone loves a shorty, though. Joshua Gibbs tells all in the latest episode of Proverbial.&nbsp;

Proverbial #78: Homework

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on humility. Joshua Gibbs explores.&nbsp;

Proverbial #83: Fondest, Blindest, Weakest

"It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves," said La Rochefoucauld, thus referencing the troubled relationship between pleasure and wisdom. Joshua Gibbs investigates on this week's edition of Proverbial.

Proverbial #81: Losing Weight

Dr. Geoff Rose joins Brian Phillips to discuss the importance of health and wellness, particularly for dads. They discuss nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness, emphasizing how fathers can serve as models for their families in these areas.&nbsp;

Dad's and Health (Weight of Fatherhood 2.6)

"The best revenge is a life well lived," said George Herbert. Why do other sorts of revenge fall short of good old-fashioned happiness and contentment? Joshua Gibbs investigates.

Proverbial #77: Losing Sleep 

In this brief reflection episode of The Weight of Fatherhood, Dr. Brian Phillips discusses some of the best books on fathering daughters.&nbsp;

 Books on Fathering Daughters (Weight of Fatherhood 2.5)

“The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things," claimed&nbsp;Jean de La Bruyere. Joshua Gibbs investigates.&nbsp;

Proverbial #75: How to Ruin a Decent Christoper Nolan Movie

"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

"Don't smile before Christmas" is a common proverb traded by veteran teachers. It is a saying which is particularly offensive to an egalitarian age. Joshua Gibbs explores.&nbsp;

Proverbial #73: Lenny Belardo

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The CiRCE Institute Podcast Network is made up four regular shows: <ul><li>FORMA, featuring interviews and conversations with educators, writers, and thinkers.</li><li>The Mason Jar featuring Cindy Rollins, all Charlotte Mason all the time.</li><li>Close Reads, a book club podcast, featuring Angelina Stanford and Tim McIntosh.</li><li>Ask Andrew, in which Andrew Kern answers listener questions about Christian classical education.</li></ul> As well as various seasonal shows like The Commons with Brian Phillips, The Divided Line with Matt Bianco, and A Perpetual Feast with Andrew Kern and Wes Callihan.

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