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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 100th episode of Proverbial is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps us sort out this vexing truth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Young men should move out when they hit 18 or 19 even though it's cheaper to live at home. Why? This week's proverb from the Comtesse De Lafayette explores the answer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket," they say, but why? This basket is different. It can't be dropped. Or can it? Joshua Gibbs wants to know more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's proverb is unattributed and goes like this: "you know what they say." Joshua Gibbs contemplates what it has to say for modern men and women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease" isn't just good career advice, it's a helpful perspective on humility. Joshua Gibbs explores.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Big book, big bore," said Callimachus. Everyone loves a shorty, though. Joshua Gibbs tells all in the latest episode of Proverbial.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this brief reflection episode of The Weight of Fatherhood, Dr. Brian Phillips discusses some of the best books on fathering daughters.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things," claimed Jean de La Bruyere. Joshua Gibbs investigates.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"You can't make everybody happy all the time," but why would any sane person try? Join Joshua Gibbs as he considers the paradoxes of human happiness.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.