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“Massimo is brilliant (and witty) at transmitting bite-sized earfuls of Stoic wisdom in an extremely clear way. Stoic Meditations has had a major impact on my grasp of Stoicism and is helping me on my path as a prokopôn. Thank you, Massimo. 🙏🏻”
Maberabo via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
12/14/23
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“I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the interview with Arnold. So much wisdom he shared in genuine way. Thank you.”
Papi98! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/17/23
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“Loved this podcast.”
GodzillaDeTuckwilla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
“I like your books. I like reading everything you write.
But this podcast is not for me because:
I started this in the morning and the 30sec intro music was way too loud and intrusive and too long for a morning meditation/learning session.
You speak too fast. English is my second language and...”Read full review »
JoeB7 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/28/23
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“If you are new to this podcast, be sure to check out the entire series over time. It’s been very helpful to me in sorting out seemingly contradictory values, giving me useful tools to live a better life. This isn’t about “life hacks”, it’s about developing a discipline through practice”
Robert Parish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/22
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“Gracie Massimo for this well thought podcast in miniature! As a child of the military I always knew I was uptight, but I didn’t know that was different from being stoic. Thanks to you and your Great Course, I see the overlap where it exists and see it in myself. I have only one criticism: your...”Read full review »
JJRROMI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“Love this to start my day”
Jinxc1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/21
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“I really enjoy this podcast and have now invested in some of the author’s books. He has introduced me to the world of stoic thought. I now find myself routinely going back to the dailies to recenter my priorities. Thank You so much for this wonderful podcast.”
Onecuppa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/25/21
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“I thought this is a stoicism podcast. Apparently this is a podcast which gives medical advice and treats unvaccinated people as superstitious.”
Sona Abgaryan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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“Great distillations of Stoicism”
fight disinformation via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/21
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“This is an excellent podcast. Listening to every episode.”
A aspirent via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/21
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“Digestible yet profound bites of philosophy. Small enough to be consumed over your morning coffee, but thought-provoking enough to reflect on all day. Good, sound, actionable meditation.”
DaveG-C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
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“The perfect length and frequency of stoic meditations for daily life”
Pnvasc via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/08/21
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“This podcast is exactly what I’ve been looking for — short episodes with plenty to think about, and a variety of topics and sources that are outside of the usual themes and quotes that can easily be found in any book or podcast that covers Stoicism.”
vnjtr via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/28/21
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“The short and to the point episodes set it apart. Massimo has a bit of an Italian accent, but he is clear when he talks. The accent helps you feel you are in the Stoa.
This podcast reached already 800 episodes. It’s amazing.
If you need something more concrete, his book with 52 weeks of...”Read full review »
Ale_83_b via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/21
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“Most of the others have pretty insufferable hosts so this is by far my favorite.”
Mckenna Layne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
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“Leave it to one of the pioneers of bringing back the philosophy to produce an excellent Stoic podcast. No “Broicism” or “$toicism” here; just quality daily bites to start your day on solid footing. Only gripe might be the intro/outro, but I get Massimo does need support the show. If you practice...”Read full review »
Coffee&Kettlebells via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/21
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“A interesting short thought for the day - to start the day intentionally and in the most beneficial state of mind.”
!Everyperson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/05/21
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“So happy to have found this. I appreciate the morning wisdom.”
critcrimD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
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“If you are a fan of Epictetus within the Stoics. Then this podcast is for you. Massimo reflects a lot on Epictetus, one of the most interesting stoics there was.”
Input@321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/01/21
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“Bravo! You do the only podcast that not only explains Stoic writing but points out fallacious reasoning and bad arguments, all while adhering to the Stoic value of brevity (I am a bad reasoner and have a worse attention span so I love them).”
*****123142 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
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“Short, precise, and really deep. Giving it a listen every night before going to bed and what an effect it’s having. Highly recommended!”
Moign Khawaja via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/14/21
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“Cut the intro/outro music, introductions, etc. Put that in the show notes, just broadcast the meditations”
akonruks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
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“I have always been drawn to stoicism and it is such a delight to have these nuggets brought to me automatically. Training for our brains in bite sized nuggets to start or end the day.”
sledxl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“I listen almost daily! I appreciate the bite-size stoic readings, and your voice is so calming. This podcast got me started when I was first interested in stoicism, and I still appreciate it a year or so later.”
Leeway27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“I’m a daily listener and financial supporter of this podcast. It’s short, to the point, and well-grounded in the stoic texts that have survived. Many of these repay listening multiple times, though Massimo does make occasional references to the issues we confront today, Good now, but may be dated...”Read full review »
DeanCamRich via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/30/20
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“No fancy accoutrement interviews, no catchy themes...just teachings.
Sustain this, and recommend adjusting only to fit our environment, not desires.”
RamSantoyo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/20
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“Awesome content, only flaw (minor!) is his accent many times makes it difficult to understand.”
Sgstarling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/20
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“Massimo is a master at making Stoic wisdom from the ancient texts accessible and applicable.”
snowboardsurfergloop via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/08/20
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“This is great, I just wish you spent more time talking about the topic. Maybe give an additional example that could happen in life, or happened in your life.”
IamScavenger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/20
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“5 minutes every day to change the view on life.”
Terceriano via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
06/02/20
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“I wish these were at least a few minutes longer, or that here and there you threw in a longer episode. Not really a criticism, since I’m really saying I like it so much I can’t get enough!”
bestsariah via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/18/20
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“The bite-sized chunks of stoic philosophy are excellent, but given how us stoics try not to waste time, I was wondering if the music could be cut - get straight to the content! (Hopefully you will welcome this criticism). Then I would give the podcast 5 stars!”
Olaf McPherson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/20
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“Big fan of your work Massimo 🤙🏼 keep up the great work. Good fortune has provided your work to me 😀.”
Setanta78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/07/20
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“Massimo Pigliucci’s podcast on stoicism has been a great help and balm during the disruption to my life that has been the covid-19 pandemic. Stoicism is a way of thinking and living that is designed to help us in times of great distress (though it can be a great help at other times as well)....”Read full review »
Doug Newdick via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/25/20
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“I am learning about Stoicism and these meditations are clearly and simply bringing the ancient wisdom into our modern context”
seeking_sofos via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/21/20
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“Short, structured and to the point. Learn classical philosophical nuggets as you get yourself up and about in the morning.”
Tampicopilot via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/15/20
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“Molto bravo!”
Australia: Marketing Agency via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/10/20
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“For a daily dose of wisdom and practical advice on how to live a better life. This has to be the best.
Become a better person, for yourself and others whilst being able to navigate daily life, imbibe frequently.
Thanks for producing and providing.”
Jecomprend via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/20
“This podcast is helping my daily routine become a lifestyle change.
The hosts voice is calming and helps me relax into my thought processes.
The topics also help me better understand where I want to redirect my life, even though they are only a few minutes long, I end up thinking about the...”Read full review »
reallythoughno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/20
“If you find it hard to stay focused on reading or just want some reminder to help you stay on track with stoic teachings, this is your podcast. Honestly this podcast is really for anyone trying to make a positive change in their life. Thank you , Massimo:)”
Stefabro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/20
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“The front and end bumpers are too long for me, but this speaks to how the content is good and I would prefer to get straight to it.”
Grant_TB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/20
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“Quick bites of wisdom to get your day off to a good start. Massimo adds valuable commentary to the wisdom of anicient philosophers. This podcast will help you live a better life. Good for people who are looking for practical guidance.”
WorldBiking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/20
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“Short, valuable insight, with no wasted time”
exyank via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/19
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“Sets me up for the day. Enjoying the insights.”
roddyroo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/19
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“The best way to leave the busy world behind and focus on the present moment. Thank you Massimo. 🙏🏼”
Buxly via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/26/19
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“I listen to this almost every day. Great way to easily learn the lessons of stoicism consistently. Thanks for making it!”
Isorabins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/19
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“I love this concise, brief explanation of stoic texts and concepts. It helps me whenever I listen, and it’s short and sweet. I’m very grateful for it.”
instafooty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/19
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“My husband and I began our journey as students of stoicism about two years ago. We began by reading the meditations of Marcus Aurelius, and then we discovered this podcast. We have made it a daily habit to listen and reflect on the lessons from Massimo Pigliucci. They are short, sweet, and...”Read full review »
JFunky85 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/19
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