Rob and Massimo have a conversation on the use of Stoic philosophy in prisons. Rob talks about his firsthand experiences with inmates and how they react to, and learn from, philosophy.

Bill Irvine, author of "The Stoic Challenge" joins Massimo  for a conversation on how to turn adversity and setbacks into exercises in resilience. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Rob Colter and Massimo Pigliucci talk to Eric Weiner, the author of The Socrates Express. In the book, Eric examines various philosophers and philosophies, but our conversation focuses on Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and a number of philosophical traditions close to Stoicism. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Greg Sadler, editor of the Modern Stoicism blog, joins Massimo Pigliucci for a conversation on a number of common misconceptions of Stoic philosophy. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Rob and Massimo talk to translator Robin Waterfield, author of Meditations: The Annotated Edition. We explore how a translator works, what challenges he encounters, and how the book affects him.

Rob and Massimo discuss the relationship between Stoicism and politics. The ancient Stoics were definitely involved in politics, and so should the modern ones. But how? [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Rob and Massimo talk to Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a Classics scholar and the author of the introduction to "That One Should Disdain Hardships," a collection of the writings of the Roman Stoic Musonius Rufus.

Jon Sellars, author of "Stoicism" and "The Art of Living," joins Massimo for a conversation on Stoicism as practical philosophy. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Rob and Massimo interview William Stephens, the author of Marcus Aurelius - A Guide for the Perplexed. We talk about Marcus' metaphysics, his often underappreciated abilities as a philosopher, and whether the character of Maximus in Gladiator was a Stoic-in-training. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Massimo talks to Australian comedian Michael Connell about his unique brand of comedy, based on presenting Stoic ideas to a general public in a funny yet rigorous fashion.

Rob chats with Massimo about his latest book: A Field Guide to a Happy Life (Basic Books), which attempts to articulate a 21st century version of the Stoic philosophy of Epictetus.

Gregory Lopez talks to Massimo about the Stoic treatment of emotions. Where the Stoics advocating the suppression of emotions and going through life with a stiff upper lip? No, not really. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]

Rob and Massimo talk to Nancy Sherman, author of Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience. We touch on the good and the bad of modern Stoicism, what the ancients got right (or not), and the complex relationship between Stoicism and the military. [Episode extracted from a show formerly known as the Stoa Nova Conversations.]