Millions of Tyrants
By Millions of Tyrants
"Millions of tyrants" is a tongue in cheek way to explore all the ways we engage with the world as human beings. Let's talk life, virtue, tradition, current events, and living in truth.
Millions of TyrantsMar 19, 2019
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What I Read in February // 2019
A bunch of books I read. Shazaam!
Mar 19, 201932:43
J.R.R. Tolkien Vs. C.S. Lewis, Friendship, and Battles
Welcome to my podcast, Millions of Tyrants. MOT explores the limits of human experience and participation. I wanted all of my listeners to know that this was recorded before I read "Return of the King" and "The Silmarillion," both of which were some of the most devastatingly good fantasy books I have ever read. I've read all of the books that both men published in their own lifetime, sci-fi and fantasy.
Who do you think is better?
My answer: Tolkien.
Who do you think is better?
My answer: Tolkien.
Mar 12, 201914:37
M. Night’s “Glass” & The Problem of Spite In Reviews
Jon attempts to discuss why “Glass” is better than what the critics deserve and will become a classic upon re-watching. Not unlike “Unbreakable,” Glass suffers from bad advertising, but will become a strong piece of this subversive and emotionally powerful trilogy.
Jan 24, 201908:58
Why I Changed The Name
In which Jon discusses the concept of "Million of Tyrants" and why the name has been changed.
Jan 12, 201909:16
The Kavanaugh Affair
In which Jon discusses, with himself, the limits of discourse in the Kavanaugh debacle.
Oct 08, 201821:31
Beto & The Border Controversy
We discuss Beto's visit to the border and the pre-political good of the family.
Jul 11, 201812:22
The Allure of Anger
We all get angry. Sometimes it seems we live in a world that is bathing in anger and resentment. But is there a good kind of anger? Facebook: So To Speak Twitter: speak_official
Apr 24, 201810:46
Common Myths On The Subject of Reading
Many of us wish we would have read mow books growing up. And now, we feel intimidated and don't know where to start. Jon begins by asking us to consider changing the way we think about reading. Stay tuned, as he brings us through the various myhs that plagues our thinkkng on the subject! Facebook: so to speak | twitter: @speak_official
Apr 16, 201810:20
First Woman To Be Arrested For Being A Racist
A white woman has been arrested for a charge of "racism." She has been given three years in prison for using racial slurs towards police officers. The topic of racial justice is a huge issue in our day and time. So -- lets talk about it! Facebook: So To Speak | Article: www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.nytimes.com/2018/03/28/world/europe/south-africa-racist-speech.amp.html
Apr 11, 201817:51
What I'm Reading (March-April 2018)
Jon tries to run through a stack of the books he has either just finished, currently reading, or books that have meant something profound to him in the past.
Apr 02, 201815:38
Millions Of Tyrants
This is the original episode that eventually persuaded Jon to change the name of the show. We are all fans of concepts of liberty and the liberal way we structure our society. But what if the Tyrannical impulse has shifted and we aren’t as free as we think we are? Listen for a more complete discussion on the concept. Also, Jon includes a reference to Woody Allen. So there’s the best filmmaker talking about anxiety around death and religion. Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: speak_official | Film: Whatever Works
Mar 30, 201811:03
What Do You Do If The King Wants Your Head?
#9: In which Jon talks about a man who defied a King, and what that might mean for our times, today. | Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: speak_official | jonbeadle.com
Mar 26, 201814:41
When You Go From Puppett to Real Boy
In which Jon discusses what it mean to have a “real” life | Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: speak_official | Screwtape Letters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0060652934/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521636806&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=screwtape+letters+by+c.s.+lewis&dpPl=1&dpID=51Si%2BBA72XL&ref=plSrch | Why Liberalism Failed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0300223447/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521636758&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=why+liberalism+failed%2C+patrick+j.+deneen&dpPl=1&dpID=41QuVePVIzL&ref=plSrch
Mar 21, 201819:26
The Media Is Our Ritual
In which Jon talks about the difference between media and "media" | Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: speak_official | book: Heretics by G. K. Chesterton | film: Good Night, And Good Luck
Mar 19, 201810:50
BOOK REVIEW #1: "12 Rules For Life" (part 2)
In which Jon continues reviewing the book, rather poorly; allowing for brief intervals of reading! | Book Review #1, part 2: Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: @speak_official | book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson | event: March 16th, at 7 PM: The CHOP in Conroe
Mar 16, 201826:09
How to Change Your Mind with Kevin Sherman
#6: In which Kevin talks about the ways our thinking impacts our lives! Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: speak_official | Event: March 16th, 7pm, Conroe TX | Website: www.asyouthink.org | Book: Man’s Search For Meaning | Film: Wind River
Mar 15, 201821:48
BOOK REVIEW #1: "12 Rules For Life" (part 1)
Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: @speak_official | book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson | event: March 16th, at 7 PM: The CHOP in Conroe TX
Mar 14, 201814:13
Science Is Not A Hitler Monkey
Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: speak_official | Event: March 16th, 7pm, Conroe TX | Article link: m.kltv.com/kltv/db_330566/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=QY6Jp3JO#.WqFauik8IKA.facebook
Mar 12, 201809:31
The Return of Humor
Facebook: So To Speak | Twitter: Speak_official | film: Phantom Thread | book: Heretics by G. K. Chesterton | Event: March 16th, 7pm, at the CHOP in Conroe, TX
Mar 09, 201814:00
Mass Shootings and Russian Literature
In which Jon tries to flesh out what happened in Parkland and why mass shooters emerge. Twitter: speak_official | Facebook: So To Speak | First event: March 16th at the CHOP in downtown Conroe, TX
Mar 05, 201819:37
It's Not Really About Billy Graham
In which Jon discusses Billy Graham, and answers the question: "is this group religious or something?" | Twitter: @speak_official | Facebook, search "So To Speak" | Link to the article: blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/samuel/2018/02/23/wrong-spite-history/
Mar 01, 201809:20
Who Is So To Speak?
Episode 1; where we make an attempt to define our group. Twitter: @speak_official | Facebook: So To Speak | First Event: March 16, 7 pm at the CHOP (115 W Davis St, Conroe TX 77301)
Feb 27, 201810:49