The perfect mix between funny, crazy, and edifying. This is a podcast with author and historian Charles Coulombe and his interlocutor Vincent Frankini who talk about a variety of topics on history, philosophy, and culture, offering opinions that you won't dare find in mainstream media. We're cultured but crazy.
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episode 302: ... But We Don't Talk About that
0:00 ???? Encounters with celebrities and the importance of saying something unique to them.
8:11 ???? World of Warcraft, Vienna ball season, Ash Wednesday, and negative comments on the show.
16:36 ???? Romanovs, royal families, and their impact on history.
24:28 ???? Traditional family structure and the 50s ideal of marriage, including the role of women, impact of feminism, and the decline of extended family support.
33:07 ???????????????? The shift from extended to nuclear family in the 50s was driven by societal forces such as post-WWI phenomenon, suburbanization, and increased mobility.
41:18 ???? The impact of world leaders, particularly Napoleon, and the importance of prioritizing children in divorce situations.
49:55 ???? Historical figures, literature, and writing advice
58:33 ???? The challenges and passion of writing, finding publishing outlets, and the changing landscape of the industry.
1:06:34 ???? Challenges in the publishing industry, including rights, imprints, and market dynamics, along with concerns about hate speech laws.
1:14:49 ????️ Hate crimes, equality, and the impact of ideologies on society.
1:23:41 ????️ Immigration, anti-Semitism, and collegiate rivalries, with references to historical events and literature.
1:32:21 ????️ Black History Month, Lent, and the subtle temptations of the devil.
1:40:13 ????️ The date of Easter, and a philosophical question about the soul.