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The Art of Being a Mutt
When your interests span from many to more, it seems natural to dive in head-first to whatever the moment calls for. I like interesting things, some of you like interesting things too. We'll try that: discussing interesting things. History, psychology, mythology, arts, science, music, mental and physical health, literature, and more. Hosted by Philip Cottingham, writer, musician, learner of unlearnt things.
Podcasting since 2020 • 40 episodes
The Art of Being a Mutt
Latest Episodes
William Blake (vs. the World)
I read through the first chapter of John Higgs’ book William Blake vs. the World and give personal commentary. I delve into Blake’s ideas of his four types of vision, and also touch on his fascinating personal mythology. I learned a lot along t...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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50:09
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We Give It All Away
Why do we continue to give our power away? I ramble about Solar Energy, or more simply, responsibility. I think here in America we have fallen short on this.
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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23:11
Podcasket
America’s up against the ropes. We’re still in the underworld fighting each other instead of fighting our way out. Grab a shovel and seeds, grab some books and a drumset, find a pen and paper, and, oh, who here is a plumber?
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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47:05
Good Intentions in "The Headstrong Historian"
This is the second (of two short episodes) I did for a project. This one covers Chimamanda Adichie's short story "The Headstrong Historian". It's a story that spans generations and covers the loss of tradition, culture, and family. It does, how...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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10:42
The Magic in "The Shawl"
This is one (of two short episodes) that I did for a project covering Cynthia Ozick's ghostly novella "The Shawl". The first ten pages of the novella were written as a short story and I cover mainly that. If you're into literature this will int...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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13:06