https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/symposium-version-2-dramatic-reading--6879157 Cast List Apollodorus KHandGlaucon Elizabeth KlettCompanion to Apollodorus, and Pausanias Beth ThomasAristodemus ToddHWSocrates alanmapstoneAgathon Peter TuckerServant staticstasyAristophanes Libby GohnEryximachus balaPhaedrus Eden Rea-HedrickDiotima Anna SimonAlcibiades Chuck Williamson Edited by Libby Gohn]]>enPhilosophyCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/621a510d8ad9c45bbbfe88bb57c8909c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/symposium-version-2-dramatic-reading--6879157Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:24:35 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Family and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comJoin us as we delve into one of Platos most engaging dialogues, where Apollodorus recounts a lively drinking party, or symposium, attended by the intellectual elite of late 5th century Athens. Set against the backdrop of a two-night celebration for... 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This timeless philosophical work...9171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timaeus-plato-platon--74383275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74383275Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:45 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Timaeus by Plato presents a profound exploration of the nature of the universe, offering insights into the creation of the world and the principles that govern it. This dialogue delves into the relationship between the physical and the metaphysical,...28266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-shortness-of-life-lucius-annaeus-seneca--74310003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74310003Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:33 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)On the Shortness of Life by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound exploration of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living a meaningful life. Seneca argues that life is not inherently short, but rather, it is often squandered through...5875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pseudolus-or-the-cheat-titus-maccius-plautus--74207759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74207759Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:51 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Pseudolus or, The Cheat" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a timeless comedic play that delves into themes of deception, cleverness, and the quest for love. At its core, the story revolves around the cunning slave Pseudolus, who devises a scheme to outwit...7951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-2-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74147322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74147322Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:13 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Annals Vol 2" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the Roman Empire's history, delving into the complexities of power, governance, and human behavior. Tacitus, known for his incisive observations and eloquent prose, captures...13798falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satyrs-of-decimus-junius-juvenalis-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--74100760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74100760Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:05 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Satyrs of Decimus Junius Juvenalis-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis" presents a powerful exploration of human behavior and societal critique through the lens of satire. This work delves into the complexities of morality, vice, and the human condition,...20947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octavius-marcus-minucius-felix--74050972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74050972Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:20 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Octavius-Marcus Minucius Felix" is a profound exploration of faith and reason, presenting a dialogue that reflects the tensions between belief and skepticism. This work stands as a testament to the enduring questions of existence, morality, and the...7249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-brings-home-a-wife-dramatic-reading-steele-rudd--74002500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74002500Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:46 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Dave Brings Home A Wife" is a captivating dramatic reading by Steele Rudd that explores the humorous and poignant moments surrounding the arrival of a new partner into a family's life. This story delves into themes of love, family dynamics, and the...5968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-sophocles--73950213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73950213Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:23 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Philoctetes" by Sophocles is a powerful exploration of human suffering, isolation, and the struggle for redemption. The story centers on Philoctetes, a warrior abandoned due to a festering wound, who grapples with betrayal and the longing for...5151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--73895420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73895420Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:13 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Lysistrata, a timeless comedic masterpiece by Aristophanes, explores themes of gender, power, and the human desire for peace through the clever strategy of women withholding intimacy from their husbands to end a war. This audacious play not only...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysis--73800296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73800296Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:20 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Lysis is a profound exploration of friendship and the nature of love, delving into the philosophical inquiries that have shaped human thought for centuries. This timeless dialogue invites listeners to reflect on the essence of connection, highlighting...3355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heidi-version-2-dramatic-reading-johanna-spyri--73764016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73764016Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:09 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Heidi, a timeless tale by Johanna Spyri, captures the heart of a young girl who finds solace and joy in the Swiss Alps after being taken from her home. This dramatic reading brings to life the enduring themes of nature, innocence, and the power of...17636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgics-a-poem-of-the-land-virgil--73731386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73731386Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:28 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Georgics A Poem of the Land" by Virgil is a profound exploration of agricultural life, celebrating the relationship between humanity and the earth. This timeless work delves into the joys and labor of farming, reflecting on the cycles of nature and...10984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-dramas-for-primary-grades-lillian-nixon-lawrence-ada-m-skinner--73707228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73707228Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Little Dramas for Primary Grades" by Lillian Nixon Lawrence and Ada M. Skinner offers a collection of engaging and accessible plays designed specifically for young learners. These delightful dramas are crafted to spark creativity and encourage...6896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/of-the-shortness-of-life-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73684208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73684208Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:57 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Of the Shortness of Life" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound exploration of the human experience, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living life to its fullest. Seneca argues that life is not inherently short, but...3859falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcibiades-i-plato-platon--73658965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658965Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:19:41 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Alcibiades I" by Plato presents a profound exploration of the nature of love and the complexities of the human soul through the lens of Alcibiades, a charismatic and controversial figure in Athenian society. This dialogue delves into themes of...8145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charmides-plato-platon--73633766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73633766Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:31:21 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Charmides, a dialogue by Plato, delves into the nature of temperance and self-knowledge through an engaging philosophical exchange. This timeless work invites listeners to explore the intricate relationship between wisdom and virtue, emphasizing the...3905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73590681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73590681Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:57:37 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Satires-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis" presents a sharp critique of Roman society through the lens of satire, exploring themes of morality, corruption, and human folly. This collection offers listeners a window into the complexities of human behavior and...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-beauty-version-3-dramatic-reading-anna-sewell--73554158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73554158Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:43:16 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)"Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell is a poignant tale told from the perspective of a horse, chronicling his life experiences and the varying treatment he receives from humans. This dramatic reading brings to life the themes of compassion, empathy, and the...19576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--73517701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73517701Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:47:11 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Alcestis by Euripides is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the human condition, centering on the themes of devotion and mortality. This timeless tragedy delves into the depths of a woman's willingness to sacrifice herself for her husband,...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-part-4--70048655Cast List Apollodorus KHandGlaucon Elizabeth KlettCompanion to Apollodorus, and Pausanias Beth ThomasAristodemus ToddHWSocrates alanmapstoneAgathon Peter TuckerServant staticstasyAristophanes Libby GohnEryximachus balaPhaedrus Eden Rea-HedrickDiotima Anna SimonAlcibiades Chuck Williamson Edited by Libby Gohn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048655Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:31:17 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Join us as we delve into one of Platos most engaging dialogues, where Apollodorus recounts a lively drinking party, or symposium, attended by the intellectual elite of late 5th century Athens. 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Set against the backdrop of a two-night celebration for...Cast List Apollodorus KHandGlaucon Elizabeth KlettCompanion to Apollodorus, and Pausanias Beth ThomasAristodemus ToddHWSocrates alanmapstoneAgathon Peter TuckerServant staticstasyAristophanes Libby GohnEryximachus balaPhaedrus Eden Rea-HedrickDiotima Anna SimonAlcibiades Chuck Williamson Edited by Libby Gohn]]>2638athens,culture,drama,friendship,literature,love,philosophy,plato,speeches,symposiumfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-2--70048652Cast List Apollodorus KHandGlaucon Elizabeth KlettCompanion to Apollodorus, and Pausanias Beth ThomasAristodemus ToddHWSocrates alanmapstoneAgathon Peter TuckerServant staticstasyAristophanes Libby GohnEryximachus balaPhaedrus Eden Rea-HedrickDiotima Anna SimonAlcibiades Chuck Williamson Edited by Libby Gohn]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70048652Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:31:08 +0000Plato (Πλάτων)Join us as we delve into one of Platos most engaging dialogues, where Apollodorus recounts a lively drinking party, or symposium, attended by the intellectual elite of late 5th century Athens. 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