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The Troubadour Podcast

Kirk j Barbera

"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educational.In 1798 William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge published Lyrical Ballads, which Wordsworth called an experiment to discover how far the language of everyday conversation is adapted to the purpose of poetic pleasure. With this publication, he set in motion the formal movement called "Romanticism." 220 years later the experiment is continued on this podcast. This podcast seeks to reach those of us who wish to improve our inner world, increase our stores of happiness, and yet not succumb to the mystical or the subjective.Here, in this place of the imagination, you will find many conversation with those humans creating things that interest the human mind.

Episodes
Beyond Glory: A Deep Dive into HBO's The Pacific and the Human Cost of WarMarch 14, 2024
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Why You Should ONLY Read the First 3 Chapters of Moby-DickMarch 11, 2024
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Is "High Noon" Toxically Masculine? W/Viewing Room CrewMarch 06, 2024
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Why We Bond With Art - A Discussion with Art Historian Luc TraversFebruary 27, 2024
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Exploring the Legacy and Impact of 'Band of Brothers': A Discussion on War, Heroism, and Historical StorytellingFebruary 21, 2024
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The Aesthetic of Adversity: Tracing the Dance of Struggle in Art and LifeFebruary 08, 2024
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Feasting on Chaos and Redemption: A Deep Dive into 'The Bear' Season 2 with Expert PanelFebruary 07, 2024
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Shakespeare's Greatest Love Sonnets for Valentine's DayFebruary 06, 2024
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Exploring the Romantic Spark: Poetry, Painting, and the Power of Unspoken ConnectionsFebruary 05, 2024
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Rethinking History Education W/ Scott Powell & Heather SchwarzFebruary 02, 2024
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The Viewing Room: Fauda DiscussionJanuary 24, 2024
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Behind the Mask of Moby-Dick: Captain Ahab's Pivotal Speech ExplainedJanuary 23, 2024
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Navigating the Depths of "Moby Dick": Herman Melville's Epic and Its Reflection of America's SoulJanuary 19, 2024
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Philosophy's Place in the Modern World: From Higher Education to Practical Impact W/ Dr. Mike MazzaJanuary 19, 2024
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Navigating Truth and Liberty: Fake News, and the American Abortion Debate with Dr. Ben BayerJanuary 16, 2024
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Surprised by Art: Undying LoveJanuary 15, 2024
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The Art of the Twist: Celebrating O. Henry's Timeless Tales with Ann CiccolellaJanuary 10, 2024
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Riding Towards Wealth: The Pursuit of Financial Happiness and the Wisdom of Rich Dad Poor DadJanuary 08, 2024
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Exploring the Grand Themes of Love and Chivalry in Andrew Marvell's PoetryJanuary 02, 2024
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Unveiling the Layers of Beauty and Truth in Shakespeare's Sonnet 54January 02, 2024
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Reflecting on Tennyson: Embracing Hope and Renewal as the Year EndsDecember 31, 2023
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Exploring the Intersection of Parenting, Personal Growth, and Marital Satisfaction with Jesse McCarthyDecember 27, 2023
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Surprised by Art: Holiday SpiritDecember 20, 2023
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Redefining Your Financial Future through Money Scripts With Jake NunoNovember 26, 2023
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Exploring Love and Art Through Lord Byron's 'The First Kiss of Love'October 24, 2023
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