The Lost Book of Aristotle, The Avocados of Trader Joe’s, and The Art of the Left Turn: Decoding Comedy with Robert Mac (Ad Navseam Ep. 78)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 78 as they welcome professional comedian Robert Mac. From the “lost book” of Aristotle’s Poetics to the mechanics of the “Paraprosdokian,” explore the intersection of Classics and Comedy. Discover why specificity is the soul of wit, how to handle a heckling hand surgeon, and why the Latin language is the ultimate tool for understanding the structure of a joke.
The Flying Tortoise, The Unripe Grape, and The Artist’s Suicide: Strange Tales of Ancient Death (Ad Navseam Ep. 75)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 75 as they explore the bizarre and tragic ends of antiquity’s greatest figures. From Aeschylus and the tortoise to Nero’s final dramatic act, discover the legends surrounding the deaths of Greeks and Romans. Plus, learn why you should never split an oak tree with your bare hands and how the Latin language preserves these tales of mortality.
The Boy Wonder, The Mutilated Statues, and The Sicilian Disaster: Decoding the Scandal of Alcibiades (Ad Navseam Ep. 74)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 74 as they tackle the “Boy Wonder” of Athens, Alcibiades. From the scandalous mutilation of the Herms to the disastrous Sicilian Expedition, explore the hubris, the politics, and the sheer audacity of the ancient world’s most chaotic celebrity. Plus, discover why you should never use reverse psychology on an Athenian assembly.
The Missing Nose, The Crying Turk, and The Great Stone Heist: The Saga of Lord Elgin (Ad Navseam Ep. 70)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 70 for the “Septuagesimal” spectacular. From the missing nose of Lord Elgin to the crying Turkish official on the Acropolis, explore the scandalous history of the Parthenon Marbles. Plus, a Maroon 5 Latin translation and the debate over whether the British Museum should return the goods.
The Jippy Tummy, The Muskrat in the Window, and The Infiltrated Vomitorium: Married with Classicists (Ad Navseam Ep. 68)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 68 for a groundbreaking “Married with Classicists” special. The hosts are joined by their wives, Bec Winkle and Tara Noe, to discuss the perils of travel with academics, the “Jippy Tummy,” and the truth about living with men who correct your grammar at the dinner table. Plus, a look at the Latin language of marriage and the “Cheese Banks” of Parma.
The Injected Pastry Horn, The Bad Pop Culture, and The Classical Stocking Stuffer: A Holiday Gift Guide (Ad Navseam Ep. 67)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 67 for a special holiday gift guide. From the “Injected Pastry Horns” of West Michigan to the “bad pop culture” that sparks a love for the classics, discover the perfect stocking stuffers for the Latin lover in your life. Plus, a debate on Rick Steves, the theology of St. Cyril, and why The Police are the most Classical band of the 80s.
The Demigod Daughter, The Lotus Hotel, and The Latin Dad: Decoding Percy Jackson with Jillian Noe (Ad Navseam Ep. 66)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle in Ad Navseam Episode 66 for a special interview with Jillian Noe. Discover how Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series is sparking a new love for the Latin language and Greek mythology. From the “Mist” that hides monsters to the real-life experience of growing up with a Classicist dad, this episode explores the fun side of the ancient world.
The Hijacked Corpse, The Broken Nose, and The Venetian Conspiracy: The Search for Alexander’s Tomb (Ad Navseam Ep. 65)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 65 as they embark on an archaeological detective story to find the Lost Tomb of Alexander the Great. From the heist of the funeral cart to the sewers of Alexandria and a conspiracy in Venice, discover the strange afterlife of the ancient world’s greatest conqueror. Plus, learn the Latin language of tombs, bodies, and imperial legitimacy.
The Gruntled Host, The Weeping Rock, and The Hard Yakka of Hubris: Decoding Ovid Part V (Ad Navseam Ep. 61)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 61 as they return to the shifting world of Ovid. From the petrification of Atlas to the tragic hubris of Niobe, explore how the Latin language captures the terrifying beauty of transformation. Plus, discover the meaning of “Hard Yakka” and why you should never boast to a goddess.
The Man-Eater, The Shape-Shifter, and The Ghost Barber: Decoding Ancient Horror (Ad Navseam Ep. 60)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 60 for a spooky Halloween special. From the child-eating Mormo to the shape-shifting Empusa, explore the monsters that haunted the ancient imagination. Plus, discover the original haunted house story from Pliny the Younger, the mystery of the “Ghost Barber,” and why the Latin language has the perfect vocabulary for terror.