The Underworld DMV, Presentism, and the Elm of False Dreams: Entering Aeneid Book VI (Ad Navseam Ep. 99)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 99 as they officially descend into the Underworld of Virgil’s Aeneid Book VI. Discover the bureaucratic nightmare of the Roman Hades, the Elm of False Dreams, the evolution of Charon the Ferryman, and the academic debate over the hesitating Golden Bough. Plus, how to master the Latin language and a classic C.S. Lewis parting shot.
The Paradox of the Gunslinger, Eating a Whole Bull, and the Legend of Milo of Croton (Ad Navseam Ep. 125)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 125 as they explore the legendary feats of the ancient Olympic wrestler Milo of Croton. Discover his massive appetite, his bizarre death, and the truth about ancient track and field records. Plus, mastering the Latin language, the Paradox of the Gunslinger, and a Stephen Wright parting shot.
Hotel California, The Golden Bough, and the Gates of Hades: Entering Aeneid Book VI (Ad Navseam Ep. 97)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 97 as they descend into the Underworld of Virgil’s Aeneid Book VI. Discover the eerie parallels between Hades and “Hotel California”, the prophetic Cave of the Sibyl, and the dark meaning behind the Golden Bough. Plus, resources for the Latin language, Tarantino-style Roman poetry, and gastronomic sirens.
Alexis de Tocqueville, Mount Rushmore, and the Illusion of Elite Education: An Interview with Dr. Robert Stacey (Ad Navseam Ep. 212)
Introduction: AI and the Cusp of Spring Break Welcome back, classical gourmands, to Episode 212 of the Ad Navseam Podcast! Broadcasting from the subterranean bunker of Parnassus, aka Ad Navseam Central, your hosts, Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe, are battling through a cold, aching February day in West Michigan. Dr. Winkle notes that […]
Games, Flames, and Sacrificial Gore: Surviving Aeneid Book V (Ad Navseam Ep. 96)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 96 as they tackle the second half of Vergil’s Aeneid Book V. Discover the dark comedy of the foot race, the brutal boxing match of Entellus, the Ludi Troiani, and the tragic fall of Palinurus. Plus, mastering the Latin language and a classic Seinfeld parting shot.
Hyperpolyglots, fMRI Scans, and Plato’s Wax Tablet: Inside the Language Brain (Gurgle Ep. 6)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in this bite-sized Gurgle episode as they explore the brains of hyperpolyglots. Discover why your native tongue is special, how Plato’s wax tablet explains learning the Latin language, and why a carpet cleaner speaks 24 languages.
The Mythic Totem and the Emperor’s Rumpus Room: Tracking the Palladium (Gurgle Ep. 5)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in this bite-sized Gurgle episode as they track the legendary Palladium. Explore the mythic origins of Troy’s wooden totem, its dramatic theft by Odysseus, and its centuries-long journey to the Temple of Vesta and Constantinople. Plus, a dive into the Latin language and Rome’s most eccentric emperor.
The Super Bowl Halftime Show of Antiquity: Ship Races and Funeral Games in Aeneid Book V (Ad Navseam Ep. 95)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 95 as they dive into the thrilling funeral games of Virgil’s Aeneid Book V. Discover why ancient athletics are serious business, explore the comedic ship race, and learn how to master the Latin language. Plus, an analysis of the Ganymede ekphrasis and the ultimate “Fail Army” moment of antiquity.
Redating the Gospels and the Myth of ‘Q’ (Ad Navseam Ep. 202)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 202 as they return to John Wenham’s assault on the Synoptic Problem. Discover the case for Matthew’s priority, why Mark’s gospel reads like a raw oral history, and whether the Apostle Peter really went to Rome in 42 AD. Plus, a dispatch from Uganda, the Latin language, and the absolute worst picnic food.
The Funeral Pyre, The Pack Rat, and The Flames of Carthage: Concluding the Aeneid Book IV (Ad Navseam Ep. 93)
Join Dr. Jeff Winkle and Dr. David Noe in Ad Navseam Episode 93 as they close out the tragic finale of Virgil’s Aeneid Book IV. Discover the significance of Dido’s funeral pyre, the psychological need for break-up bonfires, and the performative power of the Latin language. Plus, a dive into the Bonfire of the Vanities and an Amy Tan parting shot.