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“This show started out well enough, but it seems to be moving in some kind of weird right-wing direction – maybe this is an occupational hazard with classicists?”
dbvisel via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
01/19/24
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“I love all of the guests and experts Jack brings on. I’ve rediscovered my love for Greek culture and thought”
DigDug98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Really appreciate the dedication and work put into this podcast. Jack does a fantastic job in presenting the information and teaching history.”
MGP Terps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/24
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“I really like your Podcast. Never been much into Ethics, but you deliver a format that drags me in, broadens my horizon and gets me to think. Thank you!”
ntrJS via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
12/10/23
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“I love the in depth interviews on special topics. I’ve listened to lots of general history podcasts that just give textbook summaries of battles and great men. This podcast goes into the weeds on big ideas of history and philosophy and really gets me thinking.”
Sandi O'Brien via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“Nothing stuffy about this but neither is it below academic research standards. The guests are exceptional and the host always seems to get the best out of them. Truly excellent!”
Mosehead via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/02/23
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“I have found you podcast fantastic & hope there are more to come.”
bobski 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/18/23
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“A solid podcast but I feel like it switches from history to philosophy after the initial episodes and it’s never properly addressed. It’d be nice to avoid false advertisement.”
almennur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
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“If you want to get a grasp on Plato this is the place to go.”
Aeburda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/23
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“Really good. Simple as that.”
1Picccccckle1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/27/23
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“Dr. Jack’s recent dialogue with John Vervaeke on the Forms, the Matrix, and AI is one of the single best podcast episodes I have ever had the pleasure to overhear. Very thought provoking and very enriching. I am so grateful to have access to such enlightening dialogue. Dr. Jack is very well...”Read full review »
Disceautdiscede via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/23
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“The host has a great ability to make points vivid to a contemporary audience. This is combined with scholarly rigor, often in the form of discussions with experts. Occasional disagreements aside (did Kant seek to argue for morality by pointing out positive consequences that come from it?), this...”Read full review »
Mathijßem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“I love the interviews and discussions regarding Plato. Very informative and engaging”
donc981 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/23
“Among the several "ancient history" podcasts, this one really stands out. I usually start, having read the title and blurb, think, "I know about this..." Then I learn something new, often, often a lot that's new - to me.
I wish I could mark this as a "most favorite"...”Read full review »
Steve at Starsend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/22
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“Already a classic”
E. Hemingway via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/15/22
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“Great to have such an eclectic mix of material. Such great contributors and Jack seems to bring the best out of each and opens new horizons of thought. This latest series on The Republic has served up Plato as a voice with contemporary resonance much as the Antikythera Mechanism leaves you...”Read full review »
Switchm8 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/22
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“Loved the recent Polybius episode, gave me a new appreciation. I’ve been listening happily since 2020 and embarrassingly am only now writing a review. Thank you!”
Jvgnzsablb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“There’s no short summary that can do justice to the outstanding podcast Jack delivers. Whether interviewing subject matter experts or flying solo, he’s always at the top of his game in every detail. I particularly enjoy the times when he challenges current orthodoxy relating to one of his...”Read full review »
Decaon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“Hard to choose a favorite episode. After a hard day of work, this podcast is one of the ways I relax.”
UX_me via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/22
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“Gets into the details and keeps it interesting!”
RWRyburn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/22
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“Greetings from Sweden!
I downloaded the app just to leave you a rap, a rhyme like you said even though my brain feels slight dead, it’s autumn and cold we’re depressed and I feel old. I love your podcast a lot please never stop❤️”
Linus the Swede via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
09/27/22
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“A ton of really great stuff in this podcast. Way more than just history and very thought provoking, I’ve gone back and listened to many of the episodes multiple times. Thanks Jack!!”
Billoroo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
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“What an amazing podcast. I’m especially enjoying the series on the Republic.”
tuturutut via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
09/06/22
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“I could listen and listen, over and over, again and again, yet never seize learning. Love the topics, the thoroughness, the voice, the rhythm, the relatedness to current concepts and events, the guests, and the knowledge building of this podcast. It’s not just the Greeks, it’s not just ancient...”Read full review »
Nonalina via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/17/22
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“I’ve listened to every single episode and I love this podcast. The person who left this podcast a 1 star for being “too progressive” is being ridiculous.”
greenhill__ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/22
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“I am really bothered by the latest interview. I have been with this podcast since the third show came out and I really liked it. It was very in-depth and had really interesting conversations. However the progressive mindset has become noticeable in the interviews. What I mean is...”Read full review »
Ajax0012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/22
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“Inebriated with their own convictions. Sadly, too adolescent for my taste. The comparison with the ancient Greeks to the Romans—“The Roman’s were engineers.” Even in my ignorance—so were the Greeks, and they were mathematicians and architects. There are better podcasts on the classics for me; the...”Read full review »
August Consumer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/22
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“Great insight into philosophy, amazing guests, and the host is a creative thinker worth hearing.”
Doc Denoon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/22
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“…But more than the rhymes I value his clear discussion of the most complex and challenging ideas from the ancient texts. I learn so much from him and can’t wait for the next podcast!”
MaryMottB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/05/22
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“I was looking for a show about Greek mythology. I came across this show. And I’ve just been listening to it ever since then. I even have some thoughts on reading the republic!
I loved how the host develops his arguments effectively. He is a professional. I hope this show just goes on forever.”
SupernovifieD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/22
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“More than just flyover of ancient history, Lantern Jack reveals the timeless mystery, that is relative to the real world today, in philosophy and play.
And he likes rhymes too :-)”
PaintingFlowersWithKevin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/22
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“This podcast makes ancient Greek literature and culture accessible and familiar. Without compromising the integrity of ancient Greek ideas, the host presents these ideas succinctly and allows the listener to place them in the context of the contemporary world. He does this primarily through...”Read full review »
Mike_2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/22
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“Never reviewed anything before until I heard his instructions how to do so…. Never time to read a screen. L J….Why not introduce yourself in the 1st episode? I got here from your Scott Rank interview and have yet to go back. Since I’ve never read Homer, Plato etc I listen to each episode...”Read full review »
El Mateo 1047 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/22
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“Love the variety of topics, excellent guests, and great conversation. Highly recommended!”
Lisa Rose G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/22
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“I listen to Ancient Greece Declassified on a regular basis. Jack does a great job of demonstrating how the classics are relevant to today. I have particularly enjoyed his series on Plato’s Republic. Oh, also love the ending music.”
Hodgeseb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/22
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“Wonderful podcast series and the series of episodes on Plato’s Republic are truly excellent- among the very best podcast material I, a podcast aficionado, have come across.”
J-J Diplomat ex-academic via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
05/15/22
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“Really interesting. Very good at explaining the concepts to amateurs, and fairly regularly takes us to valuable insights into classical philosophy. The more I listen, the more I like.”
Manicotaku via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/14/22
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“This podcast is so awesome, it approaches the Platonic form of the good.”
Lesionok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/22
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“love philosophy and always search for good sources of information on this very topic.
and this is a really good source”
Gigiwjllp via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
12/30/21
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“I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts, so I enjoy when I get a new episode of Ancient Greece Declassified in my feed. I am not really knowledgeable about ancient Greece, but once I married my Greek spouse, I became a lot more interested. And while this is *ancient* Greece, not modern-day, I...”Read full review »
Simkha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/21
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“This podcast is dope! As someone who has very little exposure to philosophy or classics I found it very approachable and thought provoking! I came here for the Harry Potter reference but will stay for Plato’s Republic :)”
larik_sea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/21
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“Love the series on Plato’s republic! It’s like all the best parts of being in a college philosophy class.”
Andrea 👻 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/21
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“I really appreciate the diverse guests, and their unique input inside of each episode.”
senor meme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/21
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“Used to be a high/middle school Latin teacher and I miss being immersed in all things Greece and Rome. This pod has helped fill that void a bit and the expertise with which the topics are discussed is amazing. Thank you!”
duped a little via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/21
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“Beyond good! It’s just about perfect!”
CMcStevens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/21
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“Excellent show - well done - fantastic topics and expertly crafted. Highly recommend…”
kiphtoot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/21
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“Great guests. Great questions by the host and all the topics that feed my θυμος”
passing thoughts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/21
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“Expertly done.”
thankyou7295 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/21
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